Opening Ceremony

Ministerial Panel: Balancing energy security, affordability and accessibility in tandem with decarbonisation in volatile global marketsAs the global energy landscape continues to evolve, governments face the complex challenge of resolving the energy trilemma amidst geopolitical volatility. Although energy markets became more stable in 2024, the underlying weaknesses revealed during the energy crisis persist. Building resilience against future shocks while advancing decarbonisation is a crit... Read More

Creating robust policy frameworks that stimulate off-taker demand and unlock low-emission hydrogen markets

The COP29 Hydrogen Declaration highlights the need for countries to work together to increase production and the deployment of renewable, zero-emission, and low carbon hydrogen, as well as to accelerate the decarbonisation of hydrogen production from unabated fossil fuels. Supportive national and regional policies can create market conditions that encourage standardised hydrogen trading and promote the development of a hydrogen economy. Over 30 countries are preparing strategies to develop ... Read More

Fostering enhanced cross-border trade and cooperation to deliver a secure energy future

Achieving a secure and sustainable energy future demands unprecedented international collaboration. Cross-border energy, and future carbon trade are key to speeding up the energy transition, optimising resource use, and strengthening global energy security. However, challenges remain. Regulatory inconsistencies, infrastructure limitations, and geopolitical tensions create hurdles. Varying regulations and outdated infrastructure often block the seamless integration of energy systems. Meanwhile, p... 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 rene... Read More

Powering growth and prosperity in high potential economies through widened access to affordable, reliable and flexible energy

Access to reliable energy is critical for economic growth, human development, and climate resilience, yet 1.8 billion people worldwide remain without it, according to the UNDP. This energy inequality is most acute in the global south, where communities face disproportionate vulnerability to climate change. The World Economic Forum estimates that delivering an equitable energy transition, which nurtures clean technology manufacturing in the global south and drives essential development, will requ... Read More

Financing for an orderly transition: Channelling investments to support a future enabled energy system

Access to financing continues to be a challenge for energy projects, especially in emerging markets. Although clean energy investment is increasing, the Global South encounters considerable obstacles in securing capital for low carbon infrastructure. Development finance institutions are involved, but attracting private investment is more difficult without clear risk mitigation strategies and stable energy policies. Conversely, the financing outlook for natural gas and LNG is improving, as f... Read More

Reimagining energy portfolios to balance security, costs and energy transformation

According to the IEA, 70 countries are due to reach or surpass renewable capacity targets by 2030 signalling a boom for the sector in the second half of the decade. Despite this trajectory and the flexibility of and low carbon credentials of LNG, coal remains stubbornly entrenched in the energy mix particularly across the global south where it accounts for 80% of total global demand, driven by price volatility and energy security concerns. Nations must navigate the delicate balance between affor... Read More

Diversifying the energy mix with the adoption of LNG and natural gas to support a low carbon energy future

The economic impact of the energy crisis triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on the European Union was estimated to be 2% GDP in 2022. Globally, energy suppliers still consider mitigating the risk of such market shocks a key priority. To meet growing power demand successfully, energy systems must be designed to provide a mix of feedstocks to ensure continuity of affordable, flexible, and decarbonised energy supply to consumers. By leveraging a range of geo-appropriate renewable energy solu... Read More

Fuelling an equitable transition: Actions for an inclusive energy future

Mobilising the US $1.2tn needed to lift an estimated 1.8bn people out of energy poverty requires targeted policies and investments that balance decarbonisation goals with the need to provide reliable energy access to underserved populations and fuel sustainable development. Achieving an equitable energy transition demands a commitment to addressing the needs of diverse populations and economies, ensuring no one is left behind in the shift toward sustainable energy systems. Despite progress in ex... 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 ac... Read More

Bridging the talent gap to build the future global energy ecosystem’s workforce

The energy industry is facing a global talent shortage: in the USA alone, it is estimated 400,000 industry employees will retire within the next 10 years, according to McKinsey. This would not only impact industry operations but also detract from important decarbonisation goals.As the industry progresses towards global net zero goals, even more talent is required to innovate and drive progress. According to BCG, the skills gap in the global green energy industry will rise to seven million by 203... Read More

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.

Engineering energy transformation: Alliances, natural gas, and future technologies

As the energy sector moves from ambition to action on the path to net zero, the role of Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) companies is evolving fast. No longer just project executors, EPCs are becoming strategic enablers, integrating innovation, technology, and partnerships to deliver the infrastructure of the energy transition. Strategic alliances are now critical to overcoming delivery risk, scaling emerging technologies, and aligning supply chains with decarbonisation goals. Nat... Read More

Special Address: The role of policy in driving innovation and growth in AI technologies