Group 1: Event Overview - The 29th World Gas Conference took place in Beijing from May 20 to 23, marking the first time the event has been held in China since its inception in 1931, with over 3,000 registered representatives and participation from 298 exhibiting companies and nearly 1,500 attending companies [1][5] - The conference focused on six core topics related to global energy dynamics, energy transition, and regional gas development, under the theme of "Empowering a Sustainable Future" [1] Group 2: Technological Innovations - Beijing Beikong Beidou Technology Investment Co., Ltd. launched the world's first L4 level unmanned detection vehicle for gas pipeline leakage, capable of detecting gas leaks at a precision of one part per billion [2][4] - The vehicle is equipped with high-precision detection equipment and a Beidou satellite navigation system, enhancing both detection accuracy and autonomous driving technology [2] Group 3: China's Energy Transition - Since 2012, China has achieved an average energy consumption growth rate of 3.3%, supporting an average economic growth rate of 6%, making it one of the fastest countries in reducing energy intensity globally [5] - Beijing has reduced its coal consumption from 21.8 million tons in 2012 to less than 600,000 tons by 2024, with clean energy accounting for less than 1% of its energy consumption [5] Group 4: Natural Gas Consumption - By 2025, Beijing is projected to become the largest city in China for natural gas consumption and the second largest globally, with a pipeline network of approximately 36,000 kilometers supplying 17 to 18 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually [6][8] - Natural gas now accounts for over 35% of Beijing's energy consumption structure [6] Group 5: International Collaboration - TotalEnergies' CEO expressed the expectation of finding more Chinese partners, noting that China is now the world's third-largest natural gas consumer, with significant future demand anticipated from Asia [8][9] - Snam Group's strategic analyst highlighted the long-term growth potential for natural gas in China and the importance of collaboration with Chinese companies [9] Group 6: Green Development Initiatives - The "Green Beijing Salon" showcased Beijing's achievements in green transformation over the past decade and outlined future development paths, emphasizing the city's goal to become a global benchmark for digital and green economies [11] - Beijing is actively engaging with over 180 companies to promote investment and collaboration in green development initiatives [11]