• Operational lifetime of assets
• Environmental aspects
• LNG liquefaction
• Pipeline integrity management systems
• Fuel Cells for natural gas
• Natural Gas vehicles
• Tri-generation (heat/power/cold)
• Increased pipeline capacity
• Internal combustion engine systems

The oral presentations will focus on issues of major importance to the gas business, allowing enough time for questions and answers and for audience discussion. We will focus on the need for technology development to support the industry. New R&D results and emerging technologies that may shape the industry’s future in these areas will be presented.

The core of the conference will be formed by 3 poster sessions comprising a total of 300 posters. The Programme Committee of the Conference will select posters of a high scientific standard that give a good insight into the latest developments along the whole gas chain.

Also 36 innovation exhibit focussed on innovative technologies will be shown.

The IGRC provides an excellent opportunity for interaction among delegates from various gas research institutes and other interested business parties. Technological success cannot be taken for granted but will have to be based on research and development focusing on basic science as well as technology breakthroughs. In addition, technological developments will have to meet market needs.

We call upon you and your colleagues to make a note of the conference dates in your diaries and to submit papers for this unique event.

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You will benefit most from attending this conference by presenting R&D results of your company or institute and by discussing the questions still open regarding the technology development needed for the future of the gas business.