The 18th Greenhouse Gas Control Technology Conference (GHGT-18), the premier international conference on greenhouse gas reduction technologies, will meet in Perth in 2026.
The event will bring together leading researchers, industry decision-makers, government officials and business professionals from around the world to advance the global dialogue on greenhouse gas control technologies, in particular carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS).
GHGT-18 will be co-hosted by Australian Energy Producers, CSIRO, CO2CRC, and the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment, and Water.
Samantha McCulloch, chief executive of Australian Energy Producers, highlighted that Australia’s selection to host GHGT-18 reinforced its standing as a global leader in CCUS research, development, and deployment.
“We are pleased to co-host GHGT-18 and showcase the Australian oil and gas sector’s CCUS leadership on the world stage,” she said.
“The conference provides an important opportunity to highlight growing momentum for CCUS in Australia and around the world, as well as the future opportunities for this key emissions reduction technology.
“It is fitting the event will be held in Western Australia, a state where industry and government are leading the way on CCUS in Australia,” McCulloch added.
Western Australia’s deputy premier and minister for tourism, Rita Saffioti, emphasised the significance of securing lucrative business events for the economic development of the state.
“Securing high-profile business events to Western Australia is an important part of our overarching tourism strategy, as it not only enhances our state’s reputation but creates significant economic benefits through increased tourism spend.
“Hosting GHGT-18 gives delegates a time-specific reason to visit our beautiful state and provides a unique platform to highlight the innovation and diversity that define Western Australia – we are not just attracting visitors; we are building lasting connections that contribute to our state’s economic vitality and global presence,” said Saffioti.
Gareth Martin, CEO of Business Events Perth, shared in a press statement that “securing GHGT-18 is a testament to Western Australia’s growing reputation as a premier destination for high-impact international business events”.
