IGU – Gas is Essential to Human Progress and Global Growth

Gas is essential to human progress and global growth.

The document supports the Paris Agreement and efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, highlighting the role of gas in creating more prosperous, secure, and sustainable societies. Key findings include gas and related technologies supporting renewable energy, helping to overcome their intermittency and instability. Gas can contribute to achieving net-zero goals, ensuring energy security and affordability. Replacing coal with gas in power and industry can significantly reduce emissions. Increasing gas use can improve air quality and public health, especially in developing countries.