Held in Bangkok, Thailand, the first iteration of IG Asia 2024 (previously IG China) has been heralded as a success by its organisers after the event saw 37 leading industrial gas exhibitors and over 350 participants.
Taking place from March 19th to March 20th under the theme of ‘Investing in Green Hydrogen for a Clean Energy Future’, the event showcased the potential of green hydrogen to prepare for a future energy transformation.
The event was attended by a range of leading companies include Linde Thailand, SCG, Hangzhou Oxygen Plant and Fortune Gas, spanning 12 countries and regions such as China, Thailand, India, South Korea, Malaysia and Singapore.
During the second day of IG Asia 2024, the ‘Southeast Asia Purchasing Matchmaking Meeting for Gases & Equipment 2024’ brought together gas buyers to discuss air separation equipment, electronic special gas, cryogenic liquid storage tanks, transport tankers, cylinders, gas cylinder valves and gas analysis instruments.
A closed-door session that yielded ‘excellent outcomes’ was also held between leading gas companies and equipment manufacturers to discuss liquid nitrogen relating to Thailand’s Durian Industrial Park.
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Day three saw the organiser lead around 80 Chinese gas industry entrepreneurs to visit Anmai Chunburi Industrial Park, Rayong Industrial Park and WHA Weihua Industrial Park, along with Jalon Thailand Ltd., and Himile Group Thailand.
These Chinese companies aimed to quickly familiarise themselves with Thailand’s investment policies, environment and support systems as they pursue overseas markets.
“IG Asia 2024 has witnessed its successful conclusion which highlighted the confidence of China’s gas equipment manufacturing enterprises in the development of Thailand and Southeast Asia market,” said a spokesperson for the organisers.
In demand
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), up to 850 gigawatts (GW) of aggregate renewable electricity capacity is required to produce the world’s demand for 80 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of green hydrogen by 2050.
The hydrogen supply required to feed a midsize 400 ktpa (kilo tonnes per annum) ammonia or 600 ktpa methanol plant ranges from around 75 to 85 ktpa.
In the Pacific region Australia, China and the Republic of Korea are currently planning GW-scale single site electrolyser facilities. Amongst the announced GW-scale solar PV projects in the region are the Singapore’s Sunseap’s plans for up to 7GW capacity around the Indonesian Riau Islands, which include a 2.2 GW floating solar PV project in Batam Island, Australia’s ReNu and Anantara’s 3.5 GW project in Riau.
