As global energy demand continues to rise, particularly across fast-growing Asian economies, the challenge of balancing security, affordability, and sustainability has never been greater. CNPC, one of the world’s largest integrated energy companies, plays a pivotal role in meeting this challenge, both as the backbone of China’s energy system and as a trusted international partner.

In this Energy Talk, the Chairman of CNPC will outline how the company is advancing energy security through resilient upstream investment, enhanced LNG capacity, and diversified international partnerships. Mr. Dai Houliang will share insights into CNPC’s technology-driven approach to efficiency and digital transformation, from advanced exploration techniques to AI-enabled operations that drive greater value from existing resources.

Government energy policies are powerful instruments for securing national energy supply, attracting investment, and enhancing economic resilience. In today’s volatile global landscape, forward-thinking strategies demonstrate how pragmatic planning can diversify energy portfolios, strengthen domestic infrastructure, and ensure long-term energy security. From sovereign wealth funds to regional gas hubs and electrification initiatives, governments are using policy levers to unlock capital and build robust energy systems that serve both domestic needs and export ambitions.

As global markets evolve, fostering investment momentum requires collaborative dialogue between policymakers, investors, and industry leaders to establish predictable frameworks that support energy reliability, infrastructure development, and economic competitiveness across both developed and emerging economies.

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In this session, explore how energy and finance ministers are encouraging investment and securing the public and private finance needed to build a future, a cost- and carbon-efficient energy system.

As energy demand continues to rise due to fast-growing populations, industrialisation and the unprecedented acceleration of AI and data centres, natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) are emerging as essential components in the inclusive approach to energy needed to advance a resilient, low-carbon, high-growth future.

The flexibility and versatility of natural gas, particularly in LNG form, make it well-suited for diversifying energy sources, reducing dependence on coal and oil, and integrating effectively with renewable sources – helping to meet sharply rising global energy demand while advancing a resilient, low-carbon future. Global market dynamics continue to evolve, driven by regional agendas, including shifts in supply-demand patterns and geopolitical considerations.

China remains the world's largest LNG buyer, with demand driven by industrial sectors and expanding regasification capacity. The EU, currently a significant LNG importer having purchased 43% of US LNG exports in 2024, faces challenges due to expected declining demand and climate goals. Meanwhile, the US has emerged as a major exporter, while Japan's natural gas demand has declined as it restarts nuclear power plants, reinforcing its energy diversification strategy.

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Gain valuable perspective on natural gas and LNG's pivotal role in the global energy mix, examining evolving supply-demand dynamics across the US, Europe and Asia, and exploring opportunities to harness diverse forms of energy to fuel inclusive growth.

Close government collaboration between Egypt and Cyprus led earlier this year to two historical signings with key international stakeholders to solidify regional energy collaboration supporting cross border development of Cronos and Aphrodite offshore projects.  With the commercial and operational agreements also recently signed, transport of Cyprus’s natural gas to Egypt for liquefaction and re-export is coming to fruition and expected to begin by 2027 creating a truly regional gas hub with direct access to European and Middle East buyers and markets.

The increasing interconnectivity of global energy systems, as well as shifting geopolitical dynamics, has both unlocked new market opportunities and introduced strategic complexities. Enhanced cross-border trade efficiency can drive competitive pricing benefits for buyers and open access to expanded and new markets for sellers. At the same time, renewable energy integration is creating new trading opportunities.

These market evolutions bring new complexities. Technical integration across systems– though enhancing cross-border energy stability – requires substantial investment and coordination. This complexity is amplified by shifting policy frameworks, emerging tax incentives and tariffs, and evolving consumer preferences across global economies.

Successfully navigating shifting market dynamics demands pragmatic solutions, visionary risk management strategies, and adaptive regulatory frameworks that enable the energy ecosystem to deliver the energy needed for humanity to thrive.

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Hear from global trading CEOs about their take on the energy market, what challenges are currently keeping them up at night and where they see opportunities for market growth.

As companies strategically reassess their capital allocation - largely driven by factors such as economic conditions, technological advancements and shifting market dynamics - major energy players are narrowing their focus to hydrogen ventures with the strongest commercial potential. This includes projects likely to advance to final investment decisions and secure reliable offtake agreements from industries most viable for uptake such as refineries, chemicals, and steel. Energy companies seeking to reach FID in hydrogen projects must navigate the nexus of policy frameworks, demand certainty, cost structures, and evolving technologies. Delivering energy in the most cost- and carbon-efficient way possible requires meticulous permitting, robust contract negotiations, and proactive demand creation, particularly in regions offering the best production economics. Despite challenges, the emerging hydrogen market offers substantial opportunities for growth and decarbonisation.     

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Gain a comprehensive overview of commercially viable hydrogen projects, and learn how strategic investment, regulatory rigor, and targeted demand creation are shaping hydrogen’s role in the global energy system.  

As global energy demand continues to rise, particularly across fast-growing Asian economies, the challenge of balancing security, affordability, and sustainability has never been greater. CNPC, one of the world’s largest integrated energy companies, plays a pivotal role in meeting this challenge, both as the backbone of China’s energy system and as a trusted international partner.

In this Energy Talk, the Chairman of CNPC will outline how the company is advancing energy security through resilient upstream investment, enhanced LNG capacity, and diversified international partnerships. Mr. Dai Houliang will share insights into CNPC’s technology-driven approach to efficiency and digital transformation, from advanced exploration techniques to AI-enabled operations that drive greater value from existing resources.

As global energy demand continues to rise, particularly across fast-growing Asian economies, the challenge of balancing security, affordability, and sustainability has never been greater. CNPC, one of the world’s largest integrated energy companies, plays a pivotal role in meeting this challenge, both as the backbone of China’s energy system and as a trusted international partner.

In this Energy Talk, the Chairman of CNPC will outline how the company is advancing energy security through resilient upstream investment, enhanced LNG capacity, and diversified international partnerships. Mr. Dai Houliang will share insights into CNPC’s technology-driven approach to efficiency and digital transformation, from advanced exploration techniques to AI-enabled operations that drive greater value from existing resources.