INOGATE originated in 1995 as an EU support mechanism dealing with INterstate Oil and GAs Transportation to Europe (whence it derived its name as an acronym).
INOGATE a fost creat în 1995 ca un mecanism al UE care se ocupă de asistență sistemelor de transport petrol si gaze în Europa (INterstate Oil and GAs Transportation to Europe, de unde a derivat numele său ca un acronim).