LONDON and BEIJING, May 21,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the World Gas Conference 2025
(WGC2025) marks a significant milestone, announcing one year until
the highly anticipated event in Beijing,
China on 19-23 May 2025. To
mark this occasion, an exclusive one-year countdown event
was held at the China National Convention Center in
Beijing. The President and the
Secretary General of the International Gas Union (IGU), the
President of Eurogas, and other industry leaders attended the
event and delivered speeches to energy professionals from across
the globe.
Jointly organised by the IGU, Beijing Gas, and Beijing Capital
Group Exhibitions & Events (BCGEE), the WGC2025 one-year
countdown event and the IGU Gas Industry's Development Forum
brought together more than 400 industry pioneers and energy
professionals from global industry associations, think tanks,
research institutions and leading energy companies. Additionally,
thousands of participants joined online through live streaming.
Madam Li Yalan expressed her
excitement, stating, "We are thrilled to mark one year until
WGC2025 with this exclusive event in Beijing. This prestigious conference and
exhibition promises to ignite excitement, passion, and
anticipation. We look forward to bringing together leaders to
discuss critical issues, make connections, and pave the way for a
sustainable future."
"The one-year countdown event marks the most important prelude
in China to WGC2025 and this
triennial flagship event presented by the IGU, will make history as
the first-ever World Gas Conference to be held in China. Anticipating over 30,000 participants
from 70+ countries and regions across various gas and energy
sectors, including policymakers, business leaders, decision-makers,
customers, NGOs, media, and financial professionals. The conference
will feature 500+ speakers in approximately 100 sessions across a
4-day programme, under the theme Energising a Sustainable
Future. With over 90 years of IGU history, this premier gas and
energy event will showcase China's
global leadership in natural gas growth potential," Madam Li
added.
The one-year countdown event featured the IGU Gas Industry's
Development Forum where experts shared their insights and views
on gas and energy in the context of climate change, energy
transition, and energy investment from both global and regional
perspectives. They emphasised that natural gas, as a clean and
efficient energy source, will continue to play a crucial role in
the future energy system. The integration of natural gas and
renewable energy resources was highlighted as a key development
direction for the industry. Additionally, they stressed the need
for investment in the sustainable development of the global gas
industry, the importance of accelerating low-carbon transformation,
and the necessity of further strengthening methane emission
control.
The day also featured a registration opening ceremony, the
unveiling of speakers and sponsors, and exhibitor announcements,
offering a glimpse into the insightful and pioneering discussions
and networking opportunities. WGC2025 is proud to announce an
impressive line-up of speakers, including DAI Houliang of China
National Petroleum Corporation and PetroChina, H.E. Saad
Sherida AL-KAABI of the State of
Qatar and QatarEnergy, LI Yalan of the IGU, FU Chengyu of
China International Council for Promotion of Multinational
Corporations, Michael LEWIS of Uniper, SUN Xiansheng of the
International Society for Energy Transition Studies (ISETS), Andrea
STEGHER of SNAM and the IGU, LI Junfeng of the China Energy
Research Society (CERS) and the National Center for Climate Change
Strategy and International Cooperation (NCSC), Sarah BAIRSTOW of
Mexico Pacific and HUANG Weihe of the Chinese Academy of
Engineering, each bringing invaluable insights and expertise to the
conference. Prominent sponsors like CNPC, SINOPEC, CNOOC
further emphasise commitment to advancing the global gas and energy
sector.
WGC2025 promises an authentic, top-tier experience, offering
unparalleled networking opportunities within the global gas and
energy industry. Over 300 energy-related companies will showcase
their innovations at the China National Convention Center
Phase 2, providing a platform to discuss critical issues, make
connections, and pave the way for a sustainable future.
With the Call for Abstracts underway, attendees from across the
world are invited to speak in Beijing and be at the forefront of the global
gas conversation. Moreover, registration is open, offering
delegates the opportunity to secure their pass for one of the most
prestigious gatherings in the global gas and energy industry. For
more information, visit www.wgc2025.com
Contact:
Julia Blundell
Media Partnerships, Marketing & PR, WGC2025
Email: marketing@wgc2025.com
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