Core Insights - The 29th World Gas Conference (WGC2025) will be held in Beijing from May 19 to 23, marking the first time the event is hosted in China since its inception in 1931 [1] - The global energy landscape is undergoing significant restructuring, presenting historic development opportunities for the energy sector, with "green, low-carbon, transformation, and upgrading" being key industry themes [1][2] - The natural gas industry is experiencing three core trends: deepening regional trade, decarbonization capabilities becoming a new competitive advantage, and increasing demand differentiation [1] Industry Trends - The industry is shifting from "resource scale competition" to "low-carbon service capability competition," with market concentration likely favoring industry giants that combine flexible supply and decarbonization technologies [1] - The establishment of the National Petroleum and Natural Gas Pipeline Group is accelerating the implementation of a unified national network, enhancing competition in upstream and downstream sectors [1] - There is a focus on diversifying natural gas imports while increasing domestic gas production, which is improving supply chain resilience [1] Company Initiatives - The company is committed to becoming a comprehensive service provider for low-carbon smart energy solutions, leveraging "key equipment + core processes + integrated services" to drive technological innovation in the industry [2] - The company is actively involved in projects that utilize waste gases, such as collaborating with steel companies to develop integrated solutions for converting coke oven gas into liquefied natural gas (LNG) and hydrogen [4] - The company is participating in large-scale renewable energy projects, including green hydrogen and green ammonia integration projects, emphasizing the importance of efficient energy storage technologies in the low-carbon transition [5] Market Development - The maturity of the natural gas market depends on ensuring energy security while expanding low-carbon transition capabilities, requiring consensus across the industry [6] - There is a need to accelerate the improvement of market-based pricing systems and stimulate infrastructure investment, while also integrating natural gas infrastructure with hydrogen and renewable energy sources [6] - The WGC2025 will feature over 80 forums covering topics such as global energy dynamics, energy transition, regional gas development, and digital innovation in the industry [6]
【WGC2025】中集安瑞科鞠晓锋:天然气行业将从“资源规模竞争”转向“低碳服务能力竞争”