Group 1: Event Overview - The 29th World Gas Conference is being held in Beijing from May 20 to 23, with the theme "Empowering a Sustainable Future" [1] - The conference features 8 main forums and over 70 parallel sessions focusing on global energy transition and finance, attended by over 3,000 representatives from more than 70 countries [1] - This is the first time in over 90 years that the World Gas Conference is hosted in China, with a record exhibition area of 50,000 square meters [1][5] Group 2: Technological Innovations - New gas technologies showcased include the "Inspection Spirit" robotic dog, which enhances community gas inspection efficiency and safety by detecting gas leaks [2] - The "Self-Driving Electromagnetic Ultrasonic Internal Inspection Equipment" can identify weld seams and detect deformations in gas pipelines without interrupting gas flow [2] - A white intelligent welding robot is under development, designed to perform welding tasks in hazardous environments, improving quality and efficiency through laser guidance [3] Group 3: Industry Contributions - Beijing Gas Group has established a global procurement network with over 600 partners and has a gas supply capacity exceeding 24 billion cubic meters annually [4] - The company aims to deepen global partnerships and promote technological innovation and green transformation in the gas sector [4] - Beijing is recognized as the second-largest city globally in natural gas consumption, with over 35% of its energy structure relying on natural gas [7]