At a press conference held in Beijing on April 18, it was announced that the 29th World Gas Conference (WGC 2025) will take place at the China National Convention Center (CNCC) from May 19 to 23. The event will feature a 50,000-square-meter technology exhibition and nearly 80 forums, spotlighting cutting-edge achievements in global energy tech. The event aims to drive international tech cooperation and accelerate breakthroughs and applications of gas-related core technology.

As the top among the International Gas Union (IGU)’s three flagship conferences, WGC is the longest-running international gathering in the global gas industry. This year, WGC will make its debut in China with over 80 activities, including opening and closing ceremonies, high-level dialogues, plenary sessions, and parallel forums. More than 400 senior guests, with 70% coming from regions outside China, will address the conference. 

Cao Yujun stated that, “The upcoming WGC 2025 will serve as a showcase of Chinese enterprises’ achievements and a bridge between China and the global energy industry”. The conference will not only encourage Chinese energy firms to expand into international markets, but also attract global energy industrial chain partners to join China’s booming economy.

In Beijing, natural gas plays a vital role in optimizing the energy mix and controlling air pollution. With the implementation of the Coal-To-Gas Project, PM 2.5 concentration and carbon emission intensity in Beijing over the last decade dropped by over 60% and by 50% respectively; natural gas consumption increased to 20 billion cubic meters, accounting for over 35% of the city’s energy mix. Beijing has therefore become the second-largest consumer of natural gas among global cities.

During the conference, IGU and other organizations will release the Beijing Declaration on Low-Carbon Development of the Global Gas Industry, advocating for a fair and inclusive international energy governance system. By creating an open platform for resource sharing and connectivity, the declaration aims to channel more innovation resources to Beijing. It also intends to provide a “Beijing model” for the deep integration of the global energy industry chains and contribute China’s solutions to the world’s green energy transition.