WGC 2018: China to lead as Asian gas demand booms
China's need for a clean and abundant energy source is mirrored throughout the region
Increasingly urgent electrification and environmental goals will fuel surging natural gas demand across Asia over the next decade, with China leading the way, industry leaders said today. "Asia will be the game-changer for the energy revolution. Its role as the largest natural gas destination will only expand," said former IEA director Nobuo Tanaka at World Gas Conference 2018, noting Asia's rapidly expanding consumption and readiness to adopt new technologies, such as battery storage and driverless cars. China will be at the forefront of that growth, as momentum towards strong air-quality policies and Beijing's commitment to greener energy takes shape, noted panelists. The government has or
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