IGRC2020
IGRC2020: Overcoming the challenges While other international conferences have been cancelled in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, IGRC2020 was successfully held in Muscat, Oman in February. By Hisataka Yakabe On February 26, the 16th IGU Research
the globe, despite the current world cir
under the patronage of Oman’s
Conference came to a close, following
cumstances; as such we thank everyone
Ministry of Oil and Gas. This was the
a last-minute reorganisation of the
who made an effort to create, attend,
first time IGRC had been held in the
programme to ensure the success of
and be part of this event, and look
Middle East.
the three-day event in the face of the
forward towards creating more ground-
international health crisis.
breaking research in the gas industry.”
As IGU President, Professor JM (Joe)
The theme of IGRC2020 was “Gas Innovations for a Sustainable Future”,
Hundreds of participants from 34
giving a clear message that innovative
Kang, said: “I would like to extend my
countries took part in IGRC2020, which
technologies related to natural gas have
gratitude to the Sultanate of Oman and
was held at the Oman Convention and
an important role to play in meeting the
Oman LNG for successfully hosting this
Exhibition Centre in Muscat, to discuss
challenges of global warming and
event, as well as to all the participating
the latest developments in gas
ensuring a sustainable future.
individuals and companies. We have
research and innovation. It was hosted
seen a great attendance from all over
by IGU Charter Member Oman LNG
Oman’s Minister of Oil and Gas, HE Dr Mohammed bin Hamad Al Rumhi,
HE Dr Mohammed bin Hamad al Rumhi, Oman’s Minister of Oil and Gas (left ), Prof. JM (Joe) Kang, IGU President (centre ) and Khalid bin Abdullah Al Massan, CEO of Oman LNG Development Foundation (right), addressing the opening ceremony.
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