(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- The International Gas Union (IGU) Executive Committee meetings are being held in Muscat till Thursday.
The event, a collaboration between Oman LNG and IGU, will have over 120 senior level executives and gas experts from the global gas industry as attendees.
As the leading global organisation for the gas industry, IGU wishes to focus on the role of gas and how gas can play an important role in the future energy mix.
For this key gas event that contains both meetings and workshops, IGU has invited experts from international organisations, the ministry and industry.
The first two days of the meetings provided an opportunity for high-level government representatives and industry professionals to share knowledge, raise awareness and to discuss strategic options that natural gas offers in the context of sustainable access to energy, social and economic development and addressing environmental challenges.
On Thursday, a workshop will be held focusing on the gas industry. H E Salim al Aufi, Undersecretary, Ministry of Oil & Gas, will open the workshop with a session to discuss the 'Gas Landscape Market in Oman – Opportunities & Challenges'.
Other representatives from governments include Salim al Sikaiti, gas director, Petroleum Development Oman; Amir Hossein Zamaninia, deputy petroleum minister in International Affairs & Trading, Iran; Anna-Sophie Corbeau, senior fellow, King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC), Saudi Arabia and Jassim Isa al Shirawi, general manager, Oil & Gas Affairs, National Oil & Gas Authority (NOGA), Bahrain.
IGU is a worldwide, non-profit organisation promoting the progress of the gas industry. Through its many member countries representing approximately 97 per cent of global gas sales, IGU covers all aspects of the natural gas industry.
As the global voice of gas, IGU seeks to improve the quality of life by advancing gas as a key contributor to a sustainable energy future.
In support of diversifying the economy, Oman LNG, as the sole IGU member in Oman, has gone to great efforts to bring the prestigious gas event to Oman, to be able to showcase the multitude of wonders this country has in abundance – from its strategic geographic location and well-developed venues to the beautiful natural splendours of the country. Oman is well-positioned to exceed expectations for this event.
'We are pleased to be collaborating with Oman LNG to host the prestigious IGU Executive Committee Meeting here in Muscat, Oman. We hope that the event enables fruitful discussions regarding the gas industry and the role of gas in the future energy mix. We are grateful to our partners in Oman, who have allowed us to create the perfect setting for this key event,' said David Carroll, IGU president.
With all eyes on the current economic shifts in the global oil and gas industry and numerous gas opportunities arising in this region, in the sultanate in particular, the time could not be better to host this annual meeting in the region accompanied by reputable government and industry partners and key gas experts.
'Over the course of the next few days, we look forward to learning from each other and sharing knowledge. With over 120 senior leaders, partners and experts in the gas industry here with us, we have an invaluable opportunity to discuss the role of natural gas today and in the near future. There is no doubt that new insights and value will be brought to the global gas industry,' said Harib al Kitani, chief executive officer of Oman LNG.
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