6. Social, Commercial, Regulatory, Policy, Financing and Innovation Perspectives Across the Gas Value Chain

Researchers, industry practitioners, policymakers, regulators, innovators, and social scientists exploring the evolving role of Gas in the global energy system. As energy systems transform, the Gas value chain—from production and processing through to transmission, storage, distribution, and end use—faces significant social, commercial, regulatory, and policy challenges, as well as new opportunities for innovation.

Highlighting contributions that go beyond the technical analysis to examine the enabling conditions that shape Gas markets, with a focus on delivering reliable, resilient, affordable, and low-emission energy while minimising harmful air emissions.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

  • Social acceptance and community impacts;

  • Innovation in workforce transition and skills development;

  • Novel commercial models and market design;

  • Alternative investment frameworks and risk allocation;

  • Regulatory reform and permitting;

  • Policy alignment with decarbonisation goals;

  • Cross-sector integration;

  • Policy and market innovations that enhance affordability, security of supply and emissions reduction.

Sessions will feature case studies, comparative analyses, forward-looking concepts and evidence-based perspectives from global, regional and local contexts, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches, practical insights and implementation pathways.

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