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As the global energy landscape evolves, the role of natural gas and LNG in ensuring a secure, sustainable, and affordable energy future has never been more critical. The 29th World Gas Conference (WGC2025), taking place in Beijing, China, on 19 – 23 May 2025, will gather the global gas industry’s leading voices to explore how gas can continue to play a key role in the energy transition.
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With the theme ‘Energising a Sustainable Future’, WGC2025 will offer a platform for leaders, policymakers, and innovators to discuss developments in natural gas, LNG, zero and low-carbon gases, carbon capture, and decarbonisation strategies. As the industry focuses on delivering energy security while decarbonising, collaboration between the industry, government, investment sector, and regulators will be vital to navigating this complex landscape.
LNG has transformed global energy markets, offering flexibility and a pathway to reducing emissions. Recent market volatility has highlighted LNG’s role in energy resilience.
WGC2025 will bring together key stakeholders to explore pressing questions, including: What is the future of Global LNG? Assessing global demand, investment trends, and evolving market dynamics.
- Is it time to develop a unified global LNG trading model? Examining key elements needed for a more integrated and efficient system.
- How can the global LNG shipping industry advance in a low-carbon, efficient, and intelligent direction? Innovations in shipbuilding, transportation, and emissions reduction.
- What are the primary challenges for global LNG terminals? Addressing infrastructure expansion, operational efficiency, and sustainability.
- How will China shape the future of LNG? Analysing its role as a major importer and driver of industry innovation.
As the host country of WGC2025, China’s role in the LNG industry will be a focal point. As the world’s largest LNG importer, China is shaping global market dynamics through its advancements in clean energy technologies, LNG storage, and new trading hubs. WGC2025 will offer a unique opportunity to explore how China’s and, implicitly, Asia’s strategies influence industry trends and developments.
We are delighted to collaborate with LNG Industry in the lead-up to WGC2025 to bring key industry conversations to a broader audience. The conference and exhibition will serve as the premier platform for networking, sharing knowledge, and building partnerships that will drive the industry’s next phase of growth.
As WGC2025 approaches, the conversation about LNG’s role in a sustainable energy future will intensify. I invite you to participate in this crucial dialogue, and let’s shape it together in Beijing. See you at WGC2025!
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