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High-level attendance at 6th IEF-IGU Ministerial Gas Forum More than 100 delegates including eight Ministers and Deputy Ministers of IEF member countries, nine CEOs of IGU member companies and four heads of international organisations attended the 6th edition of this biennial event. By Luis Calvo The International Energy Forum (IEF)
The Forum provides a platform for
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and IGU convened the 6th IEF-IGU
industry and government figures to
and Unión Fenosa Gas as partners.
Ministerial Gas Forum on November
discuss issues that affect both industry
21-22, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain, with
and society in relation to natural gas.
how gas markets can better contribute
the theme “Inclusive Growth Towards a
It was launched in 2008 and the 6th
to inclusive growth and a sustainable
Sustainable Energy Future: The role of
edition was hosted by IGU Premium
energy future and so help achieve
gas technologies and innovation”.
Associate Member Naturgy with IGU
globally shared goals faster together.
In Barcelona, delegates debated
IGU President Joo-Myung (Joe) Kang (far right) addressing the Forum. On the top table with him are (from left to right) Luis Bertrán Rafecas, IGU Secretary General; Francisco Reynés Massanet, Executive Chairman, Naturgy; and Dr Sun Xiansheng, IEF Secretary General.
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