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The Sun
20-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Energizing a Sustainable Future: The 29th World Gas Conference Opens in Beijing
BEIJING, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 20 May 2025 - On the morning of May 20, the 29th World Gas Conference (WGC2025) opened at the China National Convention Center in Beijing. This marks the first time in the nearly 100-year history of the World Gas Conference that the event is being held in China. As one of the three flagship events of the International Gas Union (IGU), this year's conference is themed 'Energizing a Sustainable Future.' It has brought together more than 3,000 delegates from 70 countries and regions around the world to engage in in-depth discussions and consensus-building on global energy transition, the development of the natural gas industry, and pathways to a sustainable future. The opening ceremony was chaired by Mr. Cao Yujun, Chair of the National Organizing Committee (NOC). Speeches were delivered by Li Yalan, President of the International Gas Union; Yin Yong, Mayor of Beijing; Wan Jinsong, Deputy Director of the National Energy Administration; Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies; and Dai Houliang, Chairman of China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC). Li Yalan, emphasized that amid multiple global challenges such as climate change, energy security, and geopolitical tensions, natural gas — with its advantages of abundant reserves, cleanliness, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness — is becoming an indispensable pillar of the global energy mix. She noted that China, as the world's largest importer of natural gas and LNG, is drawing growing international attention for its development model. In particular, she highlighted how Beijing has leveraged natural gas to significantly improve air quality, offering a replicable model for other developing countries. Yin Yong stated that Beijing firmly implements the country's new energy security strategy and continues to promote the green and low-carbon transformation of the energy structure. Currently, natural gas accounts for more than 35% of Beijing's energy consumption. Through initiatives such as coal-to-gas conversion, the city has achieved a more than 60% reduction in average annual PM2.5 concentrations and nearly a 50% decrease in carbon intensity over the past decade. He reaffirmed Beijing's commitment to opening up and deepening international energy cooperation while promoting sustainable urban development. Wan Jinsong noted that China's energy production and consumption continue to grow, with increasingly robust infrastructure and a nationwide unified gas network essentially completed. He emphasized significant improvements in natural gas dispatching and emergency response capacity. He said breakthroughs were seen in deep-earth, deep-sea, and unconventional resource development, helping boost output of natural gas. Wan proposed four key initiatives: enhancing supply capabilities to serve global public welfare, prioritizing ecology in green development, empowering the energy system through digital transformation, and improving governance via multilateral cooperation. He called for continued openness and win–win collaboration to jointly build a secure, efficient, clean, and low-carbon global energy system. Patrick Pouyanné highlighted TotalEnergies' efforts to maintain its leadership in the conventional oil and gas market while actively participating in the global energy transition. He reiterated TotalEnergies' commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and to furthering international cooperation to build a diversified, clean, secure, and sustainable energy future. Dai Houliang introduced CNPC's recent breakthroughs in deep oil and gas exploration, including the successful completion of a 10,000-meter ultra-deep drilling mission and continuous progress in unconventional resource development. As Asia's largest and the world's second-largest energy company, CNPC plays a key role in safeguarding national energy security and consistently undertakes critical supply missions during peak winter and summer periods. He stressed CNPC's unwavering commitment to green transition, accelerating the integration of oil, gas, and new energy, and building a synergistic, multi-energy system. As the only Chinese member of the Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI), CNPC will continue to actively participate in global climate governance, contribute to China's carbon peak and carbon neutrality goals, and help extend the benefits of green development to more countries, clients, and communities, he said. Following the speeches, Mr. Cao Yujun, Chair of the NOC, invited Yin Li, Secretary of the Beijing Municipal Committee of the CPC; Yin Yong, Mayor of Beijing; Li Yalan, President of the IGU; Wan Jinsong, Deputy Director of the National Energy Administration; Li Xiaolong, Vice Minister of Housing and Urban-Rural Development; Dai Houliang, Chairman of CNPC; and Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies, to jointly inaugurate the opening ceremony. As the countdown reached zero, the main screen lit up with the words 'WGC2025 Officially Opens,' and the venue erupted in enthusiastic applause—marking the official launch of the 29th World Gas Conference. According to schedule, WGC2025 will feature more than 80 high-level forums covering topics such as LNG development, natural gas and renewable energy integration, energy security, and digital transformation. More than 400 distinguished guests will engage in deep dialogue on industry trends and technological innovation. The concurrent exhibition spans 50,000 square meters — the largest in the event's history — and is expected to attract more than 30,000 professional visitors from China and abroad. The 29th World Gas Conference (WGC2025) is presented by the International Gas Union, hosted by Beijing Gas Group, and exclusively organized by Capital Convention & Exhibition Group.
Barnama
15-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
The 29th World Gas Conference To Be Held In Beijing
BEIJING, May 15 (Bernama) -- The 29th World Gas Conference (WGC2025) will be held from May 19 to 23 at the National Convention Center in Beijing, the first to be held in China since its inception in 1931. The conference will feature four key highlights that are worth paying attention to. Focus on New Trends in the Natural Gas Industry amid Energy Transition Energy security and low-carbon transformation have become global issues, and natural gas, with its characteristics of "safety, affordability, and sustainability," has become a key bridge to a sustainable future. Li Yalan, President of the International Gas Union (IGU), stated that natural gas is the third-largest energy source globally, with an annual consumption of more than 4.1 trillion cubic meters, accounting for about 24% of the energy structure. Natural gas, as a resource-rich, low-carbon, and clean energy, plays a crucial role in ensuring energy security and supporting the energy transition.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The 29th World Gas Conference to be held in Beijing
BEIJING, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 29th World Gas Conference (WGC2025) will be held from May 19 to 23 at the National Convention Center in Beijing, the first to be held in China since its inception in 1931. The conference will feature four key highlights that are worth paying attention to. Focus on New Trends in the Natural Gas Industry amid Energy Transition Energy security and low-carbon transformation have become global issues, and natural gas, with its characteristics of "safety, affordability, and sustainability," has become a key bridge to a sustainable future. Li Yalan, President of the International Gas Union (IGU), stated that natural gas is the third-largest energy source globally, with an annual consumption of more than 4.1 trillion cubic meters, accounting for about 24% of the energy structure. Natural gas, as a resource-rich, low-carbon, and clean energy, plays a crucial role in ensuring energy security and supporting the energy transition. This conference, themed "Energising a Sustainable Future," will address global energy macro-environment and transformation issues, the diversity of regional gas development, prospects for China's natural gas development, challenges and opportunities for gas infrastructure, as well as market outlooks and investment prospects in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector. These topics will be explored through forums, keynote speeches, roundtable discussions, and high-level dialogues, aiming to discuss new trends in the gas industry during this period of energy transformation. Against the backdrop of energy transformation, the future of gas is under the spotlight. The conference will also focus on topics such as methane emission control, renewable gases, hydrogen energy, and how the industry can achieve net-zero targets. International and domestic experts will speak at the event, exchanging views and building consensus through their discussions, thereby promoting the gas industry's contribution to "energising a sustainable future." The Significance of the First World Gas Conference Held in China in Nearly a Century The World Gas Conference is one of the three flagship events of the International Gas Union (IGU). This year's conference is the first time it will be held in China since its establishment in 1931. 2025 marks the final year of China's 14th Five-Year-Plan period, and WGC2025 coincides with this pivotal moment, offering a unique opportunity for global companies to take advantage of the benefits of China's market development. Cao Yujun, Chairman of the WGC2025 National Organizing Committee, stated that the World Gas Conference will provide a platform for China's gas industry to engage deeply with international counterparts, allowing the global gas sector to focus on China and gain a comprehensive understanding of China's gas industry's strength, capability, and vitality. This will help enhance the position and influence of China's gas industry on the global stage. "This grand event will become the best window for observing global energy transition, and will also provide 'China's solution' and 'global wisdom' for building a clean, low-carbon, safe, and efficient energy system." Leading Global Enterprises Gather in Beijing to Showcase Innovations across the Entire Industry Chain Over 300 exhibitors from around the world, including ExxonMobil, Shell, TotalEnergies, BP, Petronas, QatarEnergy, CNPC, Sinopec, CNOOC, PipeChina, and China Huadian Corporation, will showcase cutting-edge technologies and innovations across the entire gas value chain and related industries at a 50,000-square-meter exhibition area. In addition to comprehensive energy enterprises, the conference will also attract high-end manufacturing, engineering design, and strategic consulting firms from both domestic and international markets. The event is expected to draw more than 30,000 professional visitors. Cao Yujun emphasized that this World Gas Conference will serve as a window for Chinese gas companies to showcase their achievements in development over the years, while also acting as a bridge of friendship between China and the global energy industry. "On one hand, it encourages China's energy enterprises to 'go global' and invest in international markets, injecting strong momentum into the development of the global energy sector. On the other hand, it attracts global players in the energy industry chain to 'come to China' and participate in the wave of China's economic development." A Gathering of Industry Giants to Spark Intellectual Exchange and Present a "Feast of Ideas" for the Global Energy Industry As a flagship event of the International Gas Union, WGC2025 will bring together leading experts and decision-makers in global energy governance, including senior executives from top 50 energy giants such as CNPC, ExxonMobil, Shell, and others. The conference will also feature leaders from nearly 70 countries and regions, international political figures, heads of international organizations, leaders from international financial institutions, technical experts, and academic leaders. Over 3,000 participants will engage in full-session meetings, debates on current affairs, industry insights, technical forums, and other activities, exchanging ideas, sharing cutting-edge green technologies, and best practices in the industry. The conference will organize more than 80 forums covering topics such as global energy landscape, energy transition, regional gas development, energy and finance, global LNG outlook, and digitalization and technological innovation. These forums will not only help attendees grasp strategic industry trends but also enable them to discover cutting-edge technological innovations. Leading global industry figures will join forces to help achieve win-win cooperation and sustainable development for the global gas industry. In her welcome speech, Li Yalan stated, "WGC2025 will create a multi-layered, multi-dimensional platform for sharing world energy governance and development experiences. With the most forward-looking industry insights, the most authoritative trend predictions, the deepest professional expertise, and the most influential brand, we will present a world-class 'feast of ideas' for the energy industry." Source: The WGC2025 National Organizing Committee CONTACT: Contact person: Ms. E, Tel: 86-10-63074558Sign in to access your portfolio
