NGV2013 Gothenburg, officially launched

Anders Mathiasson, Managing Director of the Swedish Gas Association (Energigas) welcomed all the exhibitors and visitors: “We work hard to promote especially biogas in different transport sectors in Sweden today. We have been promoting natural gas in big trucks and ships. And we can see how the market grows. Although Sweden is still a very small country in this area, we are in the front regarding the technology. So it is an honor for us to be the host for this event.”

The opening ceremony was also attended by Daniela Rosca, Head of the Unit for Clean Transport and Sustainable Urban Mobility, European Commission; Gerhard Holtmeier, NGVA Europe President; Mariarosa Baroni, NGV Italy President; Niklas Gustavsson, Senior Vice President Volvo Group; and Claudio Kohan, NGV Communications Group Director.

“We appreciate the close cooperation with the European Commission as well as the commitment from Volvo and the Italian industry, and I specially thank Energigas,” said Holtmeier. “We hope we have a good week and good discussions, and I am happy to welcome this opening ceremony.”

Moreover, Mariarosa Baroni commented: “Many friends of mine ask me why I work so hard for the NGV industry. And I say because of the future of the children since our aim is to have a better air. But we want to improve also in the economic aspect, and alternative fuels, such as CNG, LNG and biogas, can be the best solution.”