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12 June 2008

LP Gas – Clean Energy for a Low Carbon World 21st World LP Gas Forum 24th – 26th September 2008

The 21st World LP Gas Forum will take place in Seoul, Korea from 24th - 26th September 2008 under the theme: 'LP Gas - Clean Energy for a Low Carbon World'. The theme reflects the commitment of the LP Gas industry to help combat climate change.

 

In addition to a session dedicated to "Combating Climate Change", the 21st Forum will feature sessions on: "The Global Outlook for LP Gas"; "Opportunities for LP Gas in Asia"; "Towards Operational Excellence"; and Innovation for Change". A High-Level Roundtable of industry experts will also debate "Competing in a High-Price Environment". The World LP Gas Forum is delighted and honoured to announce the participation of several key-note speakers including: Mr. Yoon-Ho Lee, Minister of Knowledge Economy, Republic of Korea, Mr. Ian Noble, Senior Climate Change Specialist at the World Bank, Mr. Hyun-Soon Lee, President of Hyundai Motor Company and Dr. Kwang-Kyu Kang, Director of the Korea Environment Institute. For the second time ever, the Forum will feature a Global Technology Conference (GTC) that brings together 50 recognised experts within the LP Gas industry from across the globe. They will present in three parallel streams covering Global Autogas Developments, Operations Technology and Applications Innovation. In addition to the Conference, the 21st World LP Gas Forum will feature an exhibition which will be a unique showcase for key LP Gas companies across the world to display their cutting edge technology, first class equipment, and services - all under one roof. " We are looking forward to our Seoul event and have introduced new initiatives to complement the theme this year" said James Rockall, Managing Director of the WLPGA. "One of these is that the World LP Gas Association (WLPGA) will mitigate the carbon impact from the air travel of all Forum delegates through a partnership with 'Coolearth' - an organization that works to counteract climate change through the protection of endangered rain forest". The World LP Gas Forum would not be complete without top quality social events and this year we would like to acknowledge our three platinum sponsors: E1 Corporation, SK Gas and Saudi Aramco whose support will ensure that the 21st World LP Gas Forum will be memorable.  About the World LP Gas Forum The World LP Gas Forum conference and exhibition is recognized as the premium annual global event in the LP Gas industry, regularly attracting up to 700 attendees and hundreds of external visitors from more than 50 countries. It is the ideal place to meet with senior executives from all over the world and other LP Gas stakeholders including government, policy makers and international organizations.
More information: www.wlpgasforum2008.com About the World LP Gas Association The WLPGA is the authoritative voice of the global LP Gas industry representing all sectors of the industry. WLPGA's primary aim is to add value to the sector through driving premium demand for LP Gas, while promoting compliance to good business and safety practices. It brings together public and private companies involved in one, several or all activities of the industry, develops partnerships with international organizations and implements projects on local and global scales. WLPGA was established in 1987 and granted Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council in 1989. www.wlpga.org More about