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  "id": 12413613,
  "title": "Empowering a sustainable future: International Gas Union summit to be held in Hong Kong this October",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/empowering-a-sustainable-future-international-gas-union-summit-to-be-12413613",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-06T16:00:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "South China Morning Post - Hong Kong",
    "slug": "south-china-morning-post-hong-kong",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/topics/igu-council-meeting-summit/article/3369856/empowering-sustainable-future-international-gas-union-summit-be-held-hong-kong-october"
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  "summary": "The International Gas Union (IGU) is set to host its Council 2026 and \"Empowering a Sustainable Future\" Summit in Hong Kong from 26 to 29 October, with the summit itself taking place on 29 October at the Hopewell Hotel. The event aims to address cross-sector challenges related to persistent geopolitical uncertainties, global energy price trends, and energy security. The summit will bring together 70 international delegates for Council meetings and approximately 500 government officials, energy business executives, academics, and industry experts for panel discussions on four core themes: Asia Pacific: The Engine of Global Natural Gas Market Development, China Natural Gas Market Development, Strategic Roadmaps for Asia’s Energy Evolution, and Finance as a Driver: Strengthening Support for Energy Development. The summit will feature keynote speeches from distinguished figures, including Mr. Tse Chin-wan, Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Ir Arthur Li Hok-yin, Deputy Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services, and Ms. Li Yalan, Vice President of the IGU. The event will also showcase leading energy enterprises presenting their latest breakthrough technologies and services.",
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        "title": "Empowering a sustainable future: International Gas Union summit to be held in Hong Kong this October",
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        "published": "2026-10-06T16:00:13.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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