Co-organized by the Partnership for Clean Air (PCA), and supported by the LPG Industry Association (LPGIA) of the Philippines and the World LP Gas Association (WLPGA) the recently-organized Asian LP Gas Summit 2014 aims to help shape the future of the LP growth in Asia.
The three-day event commenced at the ISLA LPG Calamba Refilling Plant, host for the site tour of pre-registered participants. An LP Gas Best Practices Workshop was also conducted during the 1st day of the event. And later in the evening, the attendees were treated to a sumptuous, welcome dinner.
Day 2 marked the ALPGS Exhibition Opening at the designated area, with foreign and local exhibitors, which was held simultaneously with the conference programme.
Noteworthy was the opening address of Director David Tyler of the World LP Gas Association, 'LPGas Usage in Asia - Sustainable Development in LP Gas Growth'. He mentioned the WLPGA's 5-year global campaign to reduce death and illness caused by traditional cooking fuels, used by millions worldwide. He also indicated that the transition from solid, fuel and kerosene to LPG Gas generates benefits in health, environment, economic and social areas.
And as as discussed by the LPG Association President Carlos Corpuz, who is also the President and CEO of Petronas Energy Philippines, Inc., fuelwood is still the primary cooking fuel used by most Filipino households. Kerosene is also widely used, but the majority of women, especially in developing countries prefer LPG gas over kerosene; because LPG gas is clean and convenient to use with no indoor pollution. He added that compared with LPG gas, kerosene is hazardous to store and handle.
In 2001, the Asian Development Bank, World Bank and USAID established the Clean Air Asia, which has been operating since 2007, as an independent non-profit organization. Its mission is to promote better air quality and livable cities by translating knowledge to policies and actions that reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from transport, energy and other sectors. It is hoped by Clean Air Asia that the adoption of tighter standards for cleaner fuels and vehicles by Asian countries be facilitated.
Today, the big challenge we all face is to hearten the national governments in accelerating adoption of new policies, effectively implementing existing rules, and scaling up proven solutions to Asia’s 1,000 cities. Let's us do our share!
In 2001, the Asian Development Bank, World Bank and USAID established the Clean Air Asia, which has been operating since 2007, as an independent non-profit organization. Its mission is to promote better air quality and livable cities by translating knowledge to policies and actions that reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from transport, energy and other sectors. It is hoped by Clean Air Asia that the adoption of tighter standards for cleaner fuels and vehicles by Asian countries be facilitated.
Today, the big challenge we all face is to hearten the national governments in accelerating adoption of new policies, effectively implementing existing rules, and scaling up proven solutions to Asia’s 1,000 cities. Let's us do our share!
For more details, please contact: www.worldlpgas.com;www.lpgsummit.com/asia; vincent@lpg.com
