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Indonesia is the world's fourth most populous country with
around 250 million people and also the world's largest archipelago
with over 17,000 islands. The largest economy in Southeast Asia,
Indonesia has recorded strong economic growth amid global
economic uncertainty and volatility over the last few years.
In a recent research report titled "Global Development Horizons
2011-Multipolarity: The New Global Economy", the World Bank
has predicted that Indonesia will be among the six emerging
countries that will form an economic axis by 2025. Indonesia
along with Brazil, China, India, South Korea and Russia will control
more than half of the world's economy.
As a major gas producer, Indonesia plays an important role in the
region's energy security. High rates of development, coupled with
increasing consumer purchasing power and change in climate
policies are fueling Asia Pacific's growing demand for natural gas
at a compounded rate of 4.9 per cent over the next decade.
While gas resources are plentiful in the region, realizing the
potential of natural gas calls for much greater investments
in infrastructure and innovative energy and climate policy
initiatives.
How can Asia-Pacific countries simultaneously sustain economic
growth, meet escalating energy needs and strengthen energy
security, while curbing the rise in greenhouse gas emissions?
Themed "Unleashing Potential, Sustaining Growth" GASEX
2012 will bring regional governments and industries together to
exchange information and find common ground for collaboration
towards solutions to these pressing questions.
We look forward to welcoming you to this important conference. |
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Hendi Prio Santoso
President of Indonesian Gas Association (IGA) /
Gasex 2012 Steering Committee Chairman |
About Gasex
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GASEX also known as "Gas Information Exchange in the Western Pacific Area" was founded just two decades ago, representing 15 member economies of gas industries in the Western Pacific region. This distinguished gathering of gas industries has been held every two years for dedicated to supporting the sound development of gas industries by promoting information exchange and discussion among members. GASEX held with conference, exhibition and technical visit to develop the greatest benefit to the family of gas industry. First GASEX of 1990 in Tokyo, 1992 in Sydney, 1994 in Bali, 1996 in Kuala Lumpur, 1998 in Seoul, 2000 in Pattaya, 2002 in Bandar SeriBegawan, 2004 in Singapore, 2006 in Beijing, 2008 in Hanoi and 2010 will be held in Taipei. This forum has become one of the most important events in Asia to pursuit of best practices in gas utilization safety & reliability, high-efficiency of natural gas technology; reduce carbon emissions to the environment etc.
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