Gas, those who dream of it for the future

At full throttle: it is not the synthesis of the growth rate of renewable energies, but the precise description of the near future energy. Or at least the signal from Gastech 2022proud that Attilio Fontanapresident of the Lombardy Region, correctly described how “a conference that has never been as relevant as it is today“. Between 5 and 7 September, in the week from gas price record and European choices on the price cap, it was celebrated a Milan the 50th edition of the most important fair in the world on the most sought-after energy source in the European Union after Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to cut off supplies.

Beyond 750 companies exhibitors, 180 managing directors, 20 energy ministers and about 40 thousand professionals took part in the event that every year brings together the largest companies on the planet engaged in the business of gas And Petroleum: from mining to processing and transportation, from investment funds to high-tech companies. Well-known companies such as Eni, Shell, BP or Exxon, along with lesser known names to the general public such as ConocoPhilips, Baker Hughes, Tellurian, Sonatrach but which in some cases are even richer and more powerful.

Sustainability and gas: a paradox for the net zero economy

Despite the importance of the business and the large participation of institutions and corporations, Gastech is a little known event for the layman. And it does not seem to aspire to become more so, judging by a widespread lack of interest in relating to media that are not “partners”. But the history with a capital “S” that has passed through Ukraine in recent months has ignited a huge reflector on every appointment where we talk about energies and above all, given the energy source that now missing from Russia, on Gastech’s annual appointment. Walking through the pavilions 11, 13 and 15 of the Fiera di Rho, the corporate slogans printed in many stands that recall climbing plants, forests, sun, sea on green and blue backgrounds that praise sustainability: sustainable shipping, projects with purpose, the human energy company, better future, best value, generating greener future, build a better world, energy for sustainable life.

A truly positive sign from the point of view of the zero carbon projects announced by the largest companies in the world, in line with the sustainable development goals. The principles of sustainable development and “green” aspirations stand out in many corporate claims, but in this edition of Gastech, when it really comes to business, everyone only thinks of three letters: LNG (liquefied natural gas).