Activating breakthrough technologies and strategic partnerships to realign business models for a new energy era

The energy industry is at a critical juncture, balancing the urgent need to decarbonise with the responsibility of providing secure, reliable energy during a time of heightened volatility. Companies face a complex array of challenges, including talent shortages, rising costs, investor and consumer pressures, the integration of AI technologies, and adapting to a changing regulatory environment.

The natural gas and LNG market is forecast to grow to 4.73 tcm by 2050 and will rem... Read More

Accelerating the progress of decarbonisation goals through AI-powered climate technology solutions

With 2024 being the first year on record to surpass the 1.5°C global average threshold, the urgency to reach net zero has never been greater. AI-driven climate technologies have emerged as a vital tool in speeding up decarbonisation, with new applications in predictive maintenance, large-scale data processing, and energy production optimisation leading to significant emissions reductions. 

AI has immense potential to unlock the full capabilities of climate technologies a... Read More

Leading through the realities of energy sector transformation: AI, Investment, and the Future of Gas & LNG

Audience insight: Pragmatic strategies for harnessing AI, investment, and the flexibility of gas and LNG to secure a lower-carbon future.

Harnessing the symbioses of the AI-natural gas nexus for dual sector growth

By 2026, global power demand from data centres is set to double to 1,000 TWh, more than twice Germany's total energy use in 2022. In the United States, powering data centres may need an extra 8.5 bcf/d of natural gas by 2030. This rise in demand brings challenges, including strain on ageing power grids and intensified competition between local gas consumers and LNG exporters.

However, natural gas and the AI sector can drive each other’s growth. As a lower carbon energy feedst... Read More

Building and investing in future ready resilient power grids to meet sharp demand spikes

Ensuring grid security and resilience is crucial to meet the demand of future power markets. This is notably needed to meet the additional pressure on infrastructure resulting from the boom in AI technologies development and increased renewable capacity on the grid. To achieve this transformation, modernisation of grid infrastructure will be essential, along with enhanced energy storage solutions, and the implementation of AI-powered smart grid technologies. Government policies that support r... Read More

Building a robust foundation for DAC market growth

As of early 2025, 27 Direct Air Capture (DAC) plants have been commissioned worldwide, with another 130 large-scale facilities in development, indicating growing momentum driven by strategic partnerships and rising public and private investment. 

However, DAC remains in the early stages of commercialisation, facing challenges that include high operational costs, limited technology readiness, and a lack of demand, with few buyers committed to long-term offtake agreements.... Read More

Operational excellence through the application of artificial intelligence technologies

According to the World Economic Forum, AI is set to deliver up to US $1.3tn in economic value annually to the energy sector by 2030, revolutionising operations from predictive maintenance to real-time grid optimisation. As natural gas, hydrogen, and power networks face mounting pressure to enhance efficiency and resilience, AI-driven technologies offer unprecedented opportunities to streamline decision-making, reduce costs, and improve asset reliability.

However, digital chal... Read More

Tackling the invisible: Leveraging AI and innovative detection technologies to combat global methane emissions

Methane emission abatement and flaring reductions are crucial for global decarbonisation efforts, and the application of new AI technologies promises to significantly improve real-time detection and reporting and response on an unprecedented scale and speed. 

The methane data revolution is being adopted by organisations and initiatives such as UNEP, the Global Methane Pledge, and OGMP 2.0. The launch of the European Union’s Methane Abatement Roadmap provides a strategic ... Read More

The resurgence of nuclear power in meeting AI-driven energy demand spikes

Nuclear power, now the second-largest source of low carbon electricity worldwide, is experiencing a resurgence, with 29 GW of new nuclear capacity expected to come online by 2026. At COP28, 31 countries signed the Declaration to Triple Nuclear Energy, further solidifying nuclear’s role in the future energy mix. A key driver of this resurgence is the rapid growth in demand for energy-intensive data centres. According to Forbes, these data centres and their associated transmission networks... Read More

From investment to impact: Unlocking the potential of low consumption AI technologies to accelerate energy transition goals

Artificial intelligence is poised to revolutionise industries, with McKinsey projecting it could add US $13tn to the global economy by 2030. However, meeting the substantial energy demands of AI-driven datacentres is critical to realising this promise. The high energy requirements have raised concerns the environmental footprint of AI could overshadow its potential contributions to decarbonisation.

Developing and deploying low-energy, high-impact AI solutions will be essentia... Read More

The new era of electrical grids: Leveraging AI to accelerate a lower carbon future

Electrical grids are the backbone of modern civilisation, yet our present networks are not future proofed – with investment of US $21.4tn needed by 2050 to support a net zero trajectory. Integrating the expanding range of renewable energy sources within existing electrical grids - to meet rising energy demand and achieve a lower-carbon future - will require a major transformation of current power infrastructure. This includes modernising existing grid infrastructures with new sensors and soft... Read More

Preparing for the unexpected: Strategies for enhancing supply chain agility

Enhancing the agility and resilience of supply chains requires a multifaceted approach and is critical for long-term business success. Proactive strategies such as supplier diversification, robust risk management, and operational flexibility must be seamlessly integrated with digital innovations — including AI-driven forecasting and real-time monitoring — to improve visibility and responsiveness in an increasingly volatile landscape. As market conditions continue to fluctuate, how can bu... Read More

From data to decision: Leveraging AI to optimise supply chain resilience

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionise supply chain resilience by transforming vast amounts of data into actionable insights at an unprecedented pace. This enables businesses to anticipate potential disruptions, streamline decision-making processes, and enhance both operational and cost efficiency.  However, in order to harness the full capabilities of AI, businesses must continuously develop and integrate machine learning, automation, and predictive analysis – i... Read More

Bridging the green talent and digitalisation gap to prepare a new, skilled workforce for tomorrow

New technologies and innovation will be critical for the energy industry to meet mid-century climate goals, requiring a skilled workforce to scale the commercialisation of technologies to enable a lower-carbon future in the near term. 

McKinsey predicts that current employment trends will lead to a 101.5% supply and demand gap in green talent by 2050. However, the talent pools from which the energy industry has traditionally drawn skilled employees are shrinking. 

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Gastech 2025 Wrap Up

A look back over the last four days, highlighting the unparalleled blend of pioneering content, thought leadership and cutting edge innovation. Pulling the key points from both the Strategic Conference and Technical & Commercial Conference, the Co-Chairs of the Governing Body will summarise how Gastech 2025 will lead to actions for global energy transformation.

Ministerial Energy Talk: Policy frameworks for turbocharging the transition through the responsible and impactful deployment of artificial intelligence across the energy industry

Artificial intelligence is transforming industries worldwide, offering a revolutionary potential to enhance efficiency, productivity, and innovation. In the energy sector, AI can be a game-changer, accelerating the transition to secure and decarbonised systems. However, its rapid evolution presents significant challenges. Concerns include resource disparities, the uneven global distribution of AI capabilities, and the risks of misinformation, political interference, and job displacement. The ... Read More