Geneva, July 28, 2025 — The 18th International Gas Tech Summit today awarded the Global Innovation Prize to the fourth-generation Smart Composite Cylinder (featuring nano-sensor arrays and blockchain-based tracking) jointly developed by a U.S.-EU-Asia consortium. This breakthrough enables full lifecycle monitoring for the first time in gas transportation history.

Core advancements:

• 40% greater pressure resistance alongside 25% weight reduction

• Integrated pressure-purity dual sensors

• Full compliance with 2024 Paris Agreement Amendment standards

"This sets new benchmarks for oxygen medical and hydrogen energy supply chains," stated Maria Chen, Chairperson of the International Gas Association (IGA). The pilot rollout is scheduled for the first quarter of 2026 in targeted Asian markets, with initial deployment in Japan and Singapore.