Oman to host 16th Gas Union Conference in 2020

IGRC 2020 will welcome a host of international and local guests to join the three-day conference and exhibition focused on gas innovations for a sustainable future

MUSCAT: In 2020, Muscat will host the prestigious International Gas Union’s (IGU) 16th International Gas Union Research Conference (IGRC 2020) in collaboration with Oman LNG, attracting many senior-level executives and technical gas experts from the global gas and energy industry. This is the first time the conference will be hosted in the Middle East, under the patronage of the Ministry of Oil and Gas.

The event will welcome a host of international and local guests to join the three-day conference and exhibition focused on gas innovations for a sustainable future; a conversation which is due to provide a unique insight into the technologies of tomorrow within this ever-evolving sector.

IGRC is a triennial event organised by IGU, expected to attract over 1,000 participants representing more than 40 countries. IGRC 2020 will highlight the research, development and innovation aspects of the ever-growing gas and energy industry. Additionally, the esteemed event will bring enormous socio-economic benefits to Oman and promote the country as an important foothold to hold conferences, exhibitions and events. It will also leverage the Sultanate’s strategic location and enhance the country’s profile as a preferred destination for doing business.

The event could not have come at a better time, as 2020 marks a significant milestone in which Oman LNG will celebrate 20 years of its existence since its start of operations in the year 2000.

During IGRC 2020 press conference which was held on September 5, Prof. (JM) Joe Kang, IGU’s president said: ”Research, development and innovation are fundamental to the future of the natural gas industry and it is particularly exciting to bring IGRC to this region for the first time. I extend IGU’s thanks to the Sultanate of Oman’s Ministry of Oil and Gas under Dr Mohammed bin Hamad Al Rumhi, who are patrons of IGRC 2020, and our member Oman LNG and its CEO Harib Al Kitani, who is our host. With Muscat’s easy accessibility, and with so much natural gas and LNG activity and opportunity in the region, we look forward to the support and participation of regional and global stakeholders.”

Khalid Al Massan, CEO of Oman LNG Development Foundation and Chair of IGRC 2020 National Organising Organising Committee, stated, “We are delighted to host such prestigious event to Oman. The IGRC 2020 will captivate the attention of thousands of senior leaders, partners and experts of the gas industry together. Such a conference will accommodate a great atmosphere of sharing invaluable insights on the role of natural gas today, and in the future. The timing of the event cannot be better as it comes amid ambitious gas discoveries and booming gas industry.”