Natural Gas & LNG

Amplifying the role of natural gas in delivering reliable, sustainable lower carbon energy.

Natural gas and LNG offer a robust, lower carbon and flexible source of energy that complements the intermittencies of renewables, supports a swift switch away from coal-fired power markets and acts as a stabilising force to mitigate the risks associated with a disorderly energy transition. Gastech will champion the ascendency of gas as a vital enabler of decarbonisation, bringing industry leaders together to advance the industry’s growth through new projects and markets.

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Natural Gas & LNG Agenda

Tuesday, 09 September | 12:00 - 12:15 Strategic Leadership

Activating breakthrough technologies and strategic partnerships to realign business models for a new energy era

The energy industry is at a critical juncture, balancing the urgent need to decarbonise with the responsibility of providing secure, reliable energy during a time of heightened volatility. Companies face a complex array of challenges, including talent shortages, rising costs, investor and consumer pressures, the integration of AI technologies, and adapting to a changing regulatory environment.The natural gas and LNG market is forecast to grow to 4.73 tcm by 2050 and will remain essential corners... Read More

Tuesday, 09 September | 12:00 - 11:15 Strategic Leadership

Opening Ceremony

Ministerial Panel: Balancing energy security, affordability and accessibility in tandem with decarbonisation in volatile global marketsAs the global energy landscape continues to evolve, governments face the complex challenge of resolving the energy trilemma amidst geopolitical volatility. Although energy markets became more stable in 2024, the underlying weaknesses revealed during the energy crisis persist. Building resilience against future shocks while advancing decarbonisation is a crit... Read More

Tuesday, 09 September | 12:00 - 02:45 Strategic Leadership

Leading through the realities of energy sector transformation: AI, Investment, and the Future of Gas & LNG

Audience insight: Pragmatic strategies for harnessing AI, investment, and the flexibility of gas and LNG to secure a lower-carbon future.

Tuesday, 09 September | 12:00 - 03:30 Strategic Leadership

The ascendency of natural gas as a reliable and flexible energy source to advance decarbonisation goals and meet rising global demand

Natural gas is uniquely positioned to integrate both traditional and renewable energies, offers a market ready solution for stabilising power grids and serves as an affordable and fast-track route to coal displacement in emerging markets. Global gas demand is set to grow to 4.73tcm by 2050 creating an urgent need to develop new projects to link supply volumes with new consumption centres and service growing demand from the power sector and artificial intelligence datacentres.To fully realise the... Read More

Tuesday, 09 September | 12:00 - 04:15 Strategic Leadership

Harnessing the advantages of the AI-natural gas nexus for dual sector growth

By 2026, global power demand from data centres is set to double to 1,000 TWh, more than twice Germany's total energy use in 2022. In the United States, powering data centres may need an extra 8.5 bcf/d of natural gas by 2030. This rise in demand brings challenges, including strain on ageing power grids and intensified competition between local gas consumers and LNG exporters.However, natural gas and the AI sector can drive each other’s growth. As a lower carbon energy feedstock, natural gas meet... Read More

Tuesday, 09 September | 12:00 - 05:00 Strategic Leadership

Fostering enhanced cross-border trade and cooperation to deliver a secure energy future

Achieving a secure and sustainable energy future demands unprecedented international collaboration. Cross-border energy, and future carbon trade are key to speeding up the energy transition, optimising resource use, and strengthening global energy security. However, challenges remain. Regulatory inconsistencies, infrastructure limitations, and geopolitical tensions create hurdles. Varying regulations and outdated infrastructure often block the seamless integration of energy systems. Meanwhile, p... Read More

Tuesday, 09 September | 12:00 - 05:45 Strategic Leadership

Building and investing in future ready resilient power grids to meet sharp demand spikes

Ensuring grid security and resilience is crucial to meet the demand of future power markets. This is notably needed to meet the additional pressure on infrastructure resulting from the boom in AI technologies development and increased renewable capacity on the grid. To achieve this transformation, modernisation of grid infrastructure will be essential, along with enhanced energy storage solutions, and the implementation of AI-powered smart grid technologies. Government policies that support rene... Read More

Wednesday, 10 September | 12:00 - 09:30 Strategic Leadership

Securing the future: Leveraging gas portfolios for resilience and reliability

Global gas demand is forecast to grow by 2.5% annually through 2030, driven by emerging markets and the need for flexible, lower-carbon energy. Yet, the security of supply remains under strain due to geopolitical disruptions, infrastructure constraints, and volatile pricing. Traditional models of long-term supply are being tested as buyers seek both flexibility and certainty.To navigate this new era, companies must reimagine portfolio strategies, balancing spot and long-term contracts, diversify... Read More

Wednesday, 10 September | 12:00 - 10:15 Strategic Leadership

Mapping and delivering the natural gas and LNG infrastructure required to meet demand growth scenarios

As global energy systems transition towards a low carbon future, natural gas and LNG are set to play a vital role in balancing energy security, reliability, and sustainability. With demand for natural gas expected to reach 4.73tcm by 2050, the challenge lies in developing the necessary infrastructure to support this growth while meeting decarbonisation goals.Expanding and modernising natural gas and LNG infrastructure requires a strategic, forward-thinking approach; mapping future demand centres... Read More

Wednesday, 10 September | 12:00 - 10:15 Strategic Leadership

Powering growth and prosperity in high potential economies through widened access to affordable, reliable and flexible energy

Access to reliable energy is critical for economic growth, human development, and climate resilience, yet 1.8 billion people worldwide remain without it, according to the UNDP. This energy inequality is most acute in the global south, where communities face disproportionate vulnerability to climate change. The World Economic Forum estimates that delivering an equitable energy transition, which nurtures clean technology manufacturing in the global south and drives essential development, will requ... Read More

Wednesday, 10 September | 12:00 - 11:00 Strategic Leadership

Expediting the next wave of export projects to mitigate the global LNG supply crunch

Global markets will need around 135 mmtpa of new LNG supply by 2040, according to Wood Mackenzie’s LNG forecasts, to meet growing demand. However multiple post-FID LNG supplies have been delayed, which may result in less supply coming to market than expected, amplifying uncertainty and structural change in global market flexibility. The anticipated tightening of global LNG supply highlights the risks to energy security and access, caused by disruptions in Russian pipeline gas supply to Euro... Read More

Wednesday, 10 September | 12:00 - 11:00 Strategic Leadership

Rethinking LNG project strategies in the new energy era: unlocking supply chain bottlenecks

According to McKinsey, over ten projects, representing 100 million tons per annum of LNG capacity, reached final investment decisions in 2023 and 2024. However, rising labour costs, the need to decarbonise the gas value chain, regulatory delays, resource shortages, complex environmental approvals, and infrastructure challenges - particularly in remote locations - are all contributing to cost overruns and project delays. In this highly competitive market projects yet to reach FID may need to reas... Read More

Wednesday, 10 September | 12:00 - 11:45 Strategic Leadership

Operational excellence through the application of artificial intelligence technologies

According to the World Economic Forum, AI is set to deliver up to US $1.3tn in economic value annually to the energy sector by 2030, revolutionising operations from predictive maintenance to real-time grid optimisation. As natural gas, hydrogen, and power networks face mounting pressure to enhance efficiency and resilience, AI-driven technologies offer unprecedented opportunities to streamline decision-making, reduce costs, and improve asset reliability.However, digital challenges including data... Read More

Wednesday, 10 September | 12:00 - 11:45 Strategic Leadership

LNG demand outlook scenarios: A new era for consumer-producer engagement

LNG demand is forecast to grow rapidly over the next two years due to rising power demand and the pursuit of decarbonisation goals. Shell’s 2025 LNG Outlook estimates growth of 60% by 2040, as industrial coal-to-gas switching gathers pace across Asia and demand for power grows. However, fluctuations in global gas prices and concerns over a potential tightness in LNG supply have raised doubts about the affordability and long-term sustainability of natural gas as a primary energy source for power ... Read More

Wednesday, 10 September | 12:00 - 12:30 Strategic Leadership

Financing for an orderly transition: Channelling investments to support a future enabled energy system

Access to financing continues to be a challenge for energy projects, especially in emerging markets. Although clean energy investment is increasing, the Global South encounters considerable obstacles in securing capital for low carbon infrastructure. Development finance institutions are involved, but attracting private investment is more difficult without clear risk mitigation strategies and stable energy policies. Conversely, the financing outlook for natural gas and LNG is improving, as f... Read More

Wednesday, 10 September | 12:00 - 02:00 Strategic Leadership

Reimagining energy portfolios to balance security, costs and energy transformation

According to the IEA, 70 countries are due to reach or surpass renewable capacity targets by 2030 signalling a boom for the sector in the second half of the decade. Despite this trajectory and the flexibility of and low carbon credentials of LNG, coal remains stubbornly entrenched in the energy mix particularly across the global south where it accounts for 80% of total global demand, driven by price volatility and energy security concerns. Nations must navigate the delicate balance between affor... Read More

Wednesday, 10 September | 12:00 - 02:45 Strategic Leadership

Decarbonising the maritime sector: Integrating low carbon technologies and alternative fuels for a cleaner shipping future

Improving efficiency in the existing fleet is critical to reducing GHG emissions while continuing to innovate with low- carbon technologies and the use of alternative fuels. As the maritime industry contributes nearly 3% of the world’s carbon emissions, it is finding pathways to decarbonise to meet the IMO’s ambitious targets to reduce GHG emissions by 70% by 2050 compared to 2008 levels.While alternative fuel technologies are maturing, with clearer development timelines supported by growin... Read More

Wednesday, 10 September | 12:00 - 03:30 Strategic Leadership

Diversifying the energy mix with the adoption of LNG and natural gas to support a low carbon energy future

The economic impact of the energy crisis triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on the European Union was estimated to be 2% GDP in 2022. Globally, energy suppliers still consider mitigating the risk of such market shocks a key priority. To meet growing power demand successfully, energy systems must be designed to provide a mix of feedstocks to ensure continuity of affordable, flexible, and decarbonised energy supply to consumers. By leveraging a range of geo-appropriate renewable energy solu... Read More

Wednesday, 10 September | 12:00 - 04:15 Strategic Leadership

Global LNG trading: The evolution of supply and demand dynamics in a tightening market

The global LNG market links 20 exporting nations to 51 importing markets. However, supply side growth is limited by delays to LNG projects under development, leading to a tightening market, amid price uncertainty and geopolitical instability and increasing competition for supply. The cessation of Russian pipeline gas flows through Ukraine in early 2025 has created uncertainty regarding Europe’s intensified reliance on LNG and the resulting pressure on global supply. Meanwhile, some traditio... Read More

Thursday, 11 September | 12:00 - 11:00 Strategic Leadership

Fuelling an equitable transition: Actions for an inclusive energy future

Mobilising the US $1.2tn needed to lift an estimated 1.8bn people out of energy poverty requires targeted policies and investments that balance decarbonisation goals with the need to provide reliable energy access to underserved populations and fuel sustainable development. Achieving an equitable energy transition demands a commitment to addressing the needs of diverse populations and economies, ensuring no one is left behind in the shift toward sustainable energy systems. Despite progress in ex... Read More

Thursday, 11 September | 12:00 - 11:15 Strategic Hydrogen

Replicating the successes of the LNG industry: Routes to maturing an integrated hydrogen energy system at pace

As the energy industry marks 60 years of global LNG trade, it is a good time to reflect on the successes and challenges, from inception to maturity, which can inform the development of hydrogen systems. The road to establishing hydrogen as a low carbon fuel source in the energy mix will be complex; however, the IEA predicts that a net zero future will depend on the international trade of hydrogen. Building out a hydrogen system poses challenges, including high costs, immature and unsuitable... Read More

Thursday, 11 September | 12:00 - 03:30 Strategic Leadership

Advancing progress on methane abatement through strategic cooperation and the mobilisation of finance and technologies

Methane abatement offers the energy sector a critical opportunity to achieve substantial greenhouse gas reductions at relatively low cost. According to the IEA, an estimated 40% of global methane emissions could be abated at zero net cost, which highlights the immediate potential for a meaningful impact. Although advanced technologies for methane detection and monitoring are widely available, significant gaps remain in consistently tracking emissions and utilising these technologies.Funding chal... Read More

Friday, 12 September | 12:00 - 11:45 Strategic Leadership

Gastech 2025 Wrap Up

A look back over the last four days, highlighting the unparalleled blend of pioneering content, thought leadership and cutting edge innovation. Pulling the key points from both the Strategic Conference and Technical & Commercial Conference, the Co-Chairs of the Governing Body will summarise how Gastech 2025 will lead to actions for global energy transformation.

Tuesday, 09 September | 12:00 - 01:00 Strategic Leadership

The new geopolitics of energy: Balancing the advancement of decarbonisation goals with energy security and affordability priorities

The global energy landscape is shifting as nations strive to balance ambitious decarbonisation targets with the realities of energy security. Protectionist policies, tariffs, and shifting industrial strategies are reshaping supply chains, raising concerns about market access and investment flows. While initiatives like the US Inflation Reduction Act have driven clean energy growth, there is now a strategic shift away from certain incentives, prompting a global reassessment of policy approaches. ... Read More

Tuesday, 09 September | 12:00 - 04:10 Strategic Leadership

Global trading: Securing supply amid geopolitical upheaval

The global trade war, intensified by the introduction of tariffs in early 2025, has created significant disruptions in the LNG market. As major economies implement restrictions, supply chains are being restructured, long-term contracts are being reassessed, and spot market volatility is increasing. In this Energy Talk LNG trading leaders will examine the effects of tariffs on LNG flows, discuss strategies for ensuring supply, and debate how geopolitical changes are reshaping trade partnerships. ... Read More

Thursday, 11 September | 12:00 - 09:30 Strategic Leadership

Enhancing energy security and supply stability: Unlocking new natural gas sources amid global uncertainty

Recent geopolitical tensions and global supply chain disruptions have exposed critical vulnerabilities in existing energy systems, underscoring the urgent need for diversified, flexible, and resilient energy sources. According to Goldman Sachs, global gas supply is set to grow by 54% by 2029 to service demand increases, balancing the markets, and enhancing supply flexibility for importing nations. New gas sources are poised to serve as a vital buffer, providing alternative supply routes and dive... Read More

Tuesday, 09 September | 12:00 - 03:30 EPC & Gas Processing

Liquefaction process

Join us for this insightful session where leading technical experts will each present on liquefaction, followed by a dynamic panel discussion and interactive audience Q&A. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of this topic and engage directly with the experts.Liquefaction in supercritical vs. subcritical regimes Tyler Thompson, Principal Process Engineer, Black & Veatch Lower-cost LNG terminals enabled with non-metallic cryogenic pipes Dr. Jonathan Wilk... Read More

Tuesday, 09 September | 12:00 - 03:00 Commercial

Absorbing the supply wave

Join us for this insightful session where leading experts will each present on the expected LNG supply wave, followed by a dynamic panel discussion and interactive audience Q&A. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of this topic and engage directly with the experts.Absorbing the supply wave: How will supply and demand flex balance the LNG market?David Duncan, Director, Timera EnergyWhen will the 2026-2030 global LNG supply overhang arrive?Tomiwa Igbalajobi, Senior Analyst... Read More

Tuesday, 09 September | 12:00 - 05:00 EPC & Gas Processing

LNG operations

Join us for this insightful session where leading technical experts will each present on LNG operations, followed by a dynamic panel discussion and interactive audience Q&A. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of this topic and engage directly with the experts.Automating LNG plant cooldown process to minimise downtime, reduce emissions, and enhance main heat exchanger longevity Virang Parekhji, Operations Superintendent, Cove Point LNG Mastering mixed refrigera... Read More

Tuesday, 09 September | 12:00 - 01:30 EPC & Gas Processing

FLNG

Join us for this insightful session where leading technical experts will each present on the topic of FLNG, followed by a dynamic panel discussion and interactive audience Q&A. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of this topic and engage directly with the experts.Life extension and relocation of the Hilli Episeyo FLNG Vidar Aanesland, Chief Engineer Technology, NOV | APL Norway AS The New Fortress Energy Fast LNG 1 Project: A ‘tour de force’ of technical innova... Read More

Tuesday, 09 September | 12:00 - 04:00 Commercial

The future outlook for supply and demand

Join us for this insightful session where leading experts will each present on the future of LNG supply, followed by a dynamic panel discussion and interactive audience Q&A. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of this topic and engage directly with the experts.The role of LNG in the energy transitionGraeme Wildgoose, Manager, Poten & PartnersNavigating uncertainties: Key risks shaping the global gas marketKateryna Filippenko, Research Director – Global Gas Markets, W... Read More

Tuesday, 09 September | 12:00 - 05:00 Commercial

Gas buyers

Join us for this insightful session where leading experts will each present on gas buyers and markets, followed by a dynamic panel discussion and interactive audience Q&A. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of this topic and engage directly with the experts.How the LNG supply wave will reshape Japan’s energy security strategiesBen Cahill, Director - Energy Markets & Policy, Center for Energy and Environmental Systems Analysis, University of Texas at AustinAssessing ... Read More

Wednesday, 10 September | 12:00 - 11:00 EPC & Gas Processing

Lower carbon LNG

Join us for this insightful session where leading technical experts will each present on lower-carbon LNG, followed by a dynamic panel discussion and interactive audience Q&A. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of this topic and engage directly with the experts.Marsa LNG: TotalEnergies’ flagship very low carbon project pioneering the future of the LNG Gines Petit, Head – LNG & Cryogenic Process Department, TotalEnergies Case Study: Low carbon LNG fro... Read More

Wednesday, 10 September | 12:00 - 10:30 Commercial

New support for gas demand

Join us for this insightful session where leading experts will each present on new sources and support for gas demand, followed by a dynamic panel discussion and interactive audience Q&A. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of this topic and engage directly with the experts.Unprecedented global data centre growth: The disruptor in the natural gas supply chainAlden Evans, VP, WorleyNavigating uncertainty: Where is long-term demand for low-carbon hydrogen emerging?&nb... Read More

Wednesday, 10 September | 12:00 - 11:30 Commercial

Emerging gas pricing trends

Join us for this insightful session where leading experts will each present on emerging gas pricing trends, followed by a dynamic panel discussion and interactive audience Q&A. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of this topic and engage directly with the experts.Beyond fundamentals: The growing financialisation of TTF and its impact on market dynamicsDr. Christoph Halser, Senior Analyst, Rystad EnergyThe storage-speculation nexus: Regression analysis identifies how inve... Read More

Wednesday, 10 September | 12:00 - 12:30 Technical AI

Digital twins

Join us for this insightful session where leading technical experts will each present on digital twins, followed by a dynamic panel discussion and interactive audience Q&A. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of this topic and engage directly with the experts.Dynamic Package Control: Physics-based digital twins optimising gas compression for efficiency, reliability, and sustainabilityAdrian Cowan, Engineering Services Manager, Detechtion TechnologiesGraph-based physics-i... Read More

Wednesday, 10 September | 12:00 - 12:30 EPC & Gas Processing

Flaring reduction

Join us for this insightful session where leading technical experts will each present on flaring reduction, followed by a dynamic panel discussion and interactive audience Q&A. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of this topic and engage directly with the experts.Operational performance of LNG liquefaction plants: A novel benchmarking study based on gas flaring Dr. Mark Davis, CEO, Capterio Design considerations for pressurized flare and vent systems for ... Read More

Wednesday, 10 September | 12:00 - 12:30 Commercial

LNG contracting and SPAs

Join us for this insightful session where leading experts will each present on LNG contracting and SPAs, followed by a dynamic panel discussion and interactive audience Q&A. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of this topic and engage directly with the experts.Portfolio players and LNG contracting: Is the industry sleepwalking into a supply shock?Adam Bradfield, Senior Consultants, Gas StrategiesEvolving LNG portfolio dynamics: Embracing flexibilityHadrien Collineau, LNG... Read More

Wednesday, 10 September | 12:00 - 02:30 EPC & Gas Processing

Carbon capture integration

Join us for this insightful session where leading technical experts will each present on carbon capture integration, followed by a dynamic panel discussion and interactive audience Q&A. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of this topic and engage directly with the experts.Enabling carbon capture plants on floating production units: An integrated technology approach of gas turbine exhaust gas recirculation and process heat recoveryLain Macleod, Technical Assurance Manager... Read More

Wednesday, 10 September | 12:00 - 02:00 Commercial

Projects

Join us for this insightful session where leading technical experts will each present on energy projects and case studies, followed by a dynamic panel discussion and interactive audience Q&A. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of this topic and engage directly with the experts.Making impact at scale: Constructing the world's largest Direct Air Capture facilityKelly Newnham, SVP New Markets & Product Placement, WorleyThe rise of nearshore FLNG: Case studiesKyle Haber... Read More

Wednesday, 10 September | 12:00 - 03:00 Technical AI

AI optimisation

Join us for this insightful session where leading technical experts will each present on AI optimisation, followed by a dynamic panel discussion and interactive audience Q&A. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of this topic and engage directly with the experts.AI-driven closed-loop implementation for enhanced efficiency and sustainabilityChen Horng Tan, Process Engineer, Malaysia LNGCommercial risks and benefits of AI in the LNG value chainMiraan Amin, Consultant, Gas S... Read More

Wednesday, 10 September | 12:00 - 03:00 Commercial

LNG emissions reduction

Join us for this insightful session where leading technical experts will each present on LNG emissions reduction, followed by a dynamic panel discussion and interactive audience Q&A. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of this topic and engage directly with the experts.MiQ methane performance certification framework as a solution for EUMR compliance challengesBen Webster, Director – Policy, MiQMapping the LNG industry’s emissions futureDr. David Drury, Managing Consultan... Read More

Wednesday, 10 September | 12:00 - 04:00 EPC & Gas Processing

CCS

Join us for this insightful session where leading technical experts will each present on CCS, followed by a dynamic panel discussion and interactive audience Q&A. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of this topic and engage directly with the experts.Integrated CO₂ compression and dehydration designs: What is the optimal approach? John Vincent Ergina, Technology Director, Siemens Energy Integration options at LNG import terminals for supplementary CO₂ liquefacti... Read More

Wednesday, 10 September | 12:00 - 04:00 Shipping & Marine

Wind propulsion

Join us for this insightful session where leading technical experts will each present on wind propulsion, followed by a dynamic panel discussion and interactive audience Q&A. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of this topic and engage directly with the experts.Optimised application of Wind-Assisted Propulsion Systems by utilising fore accommodation in gas carriers Donguk Jung, Senior Engineer, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Retrofitting LNG carriers with Wind-Ass... Read More

Thursday, 11 September | 12:00 - 11:00 EPC & Gas Processing

Electrification

Join us for this insightful session where leading technical experts will each present on electrification, followed by a dynamic panel discussion and interactive audience Q&A. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of this topic and engage directly with the experts.System integration and validation of large synchronous motor for e-LNG production Richard Burford, Product Manager, Baker Hughes Electrifying process steam production with heat pumps and Mechanical Vapor... Read More

Thursday, 11 September | 12:00 - 10:30 Commercial

The geopolitics of the energy transition

Join us for this insightful session where leading experts will each present on the geopolitics of the energy transition, followed by a dynamic panel discussion and interactive audience Q&A. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of this topic and engage directly with the experts.The second Trump administration and Europe’s green energy dilemmaAndrei Covatariu, Co-chair – Digitalization in Energy Task Force, United Nations Economic Commission for EuropeThe impact of US and E... Read More

Thursday, 11 September | 12:00 - 12:30 EPC & Gas Processing

Liquefaction driver selection

Join us for this insightful session where leading technical experts will each present on liquefaction drivers, followed by a dynamic panel discussion and interactive audience Q&A. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of this topic and engage directly with the experts.Is E-drive really superior to GT-drive? Systems level reliability and production estimate Dr. Jena Satabdy, Researcher – Power Systems & Modelling, Shell India Markets Application of a new... Read More

Thursday, 11 September | 12:00 - 03:00 EPC & Gas Processing

Cold energy and LNG import

Join us for this insightful session where leading technical experts will each present on cold energy and LNG import, followed by a dynamic panel discussion and interactive audience Q&A. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of this topic and engage directly with the experts.BLUE REGAS: Blue hydrogen production using LNG wasted cold energy for CO₂ capture Benoit Queney, Market Analyst, GTT Rejuvenation and repurposing of an existing LNG regasification termin... Read More

Thursday, 11 September | 12:00 - 03:30 Commercial

LNG shipping: Bunkering and fuel choice

Join us for this insightful session where leading experts will each present on bunkering and fuel choice in LNG shipping, followed by a dynamic panel discussion and interactive audience Q&A. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of this topic and engage directly with the experts.LNG as a fuel choice for oil tankers: A comprehensive feasibility analysis in light of evolving GHG regulationsTheo Kourmpelis, Global Tankers, Emerging Energy Markets & Future Fuels Segment Di... Read More

Thursday, 11 September | 12:00 - 04:30 EPC & Gas Processing

Layout and safety

Join us for this insightful session where leading technical experts will each present on layout and safety, followed by a dynamic panel discussion and interactive audience Q&A. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of this topic and engage directly with the experts.A fresh approach to LNG liquefaction unit plot optimization Dr. Doo-hwan Cha, Senior Process Engineer, Kiewit Engineering Group Adapting to emerging hazards: Managing evolving major accident risk... Read More

Thursday, 11 September | 12:00 - 04:30 Commercial

Shipping commercial

Join us for this insightful session where leading experts will each present on shipping, followed by a dynamic panel discussion and interactive audience Q&A. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of this topic and engage directly with the experts.Multi-gas carriers: Cargo operations feasibility on backhaul tradesConstantinos Chaelis, Global Gas Markets & Technology Lead, Lloyd’s RegisterAre we slowing down LNG shipping? Examining the causes and consequences of reduced ... Read More

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Natural Gas & LNG

2025 Themes

Natural Gas & LNG Agenda

Activating breakthrough technologies and strategic partnerships to realign business models for a new energy era

Opening Ceremony

Leading through the realities of energy sector transformation: AI, Investment, and the Future of Gas & LNG

The ascendency of natural gas as a reliable and flexible energy source to advance decarbonisation goals and meet rising global demand

Harnessing the advantages of the AI-natural gas nexus for dual sector growth

Fostering enhanced cross-border trade and cooperation to deliver a secure energy future

Building and investing in future ready resilient power grids to meet sharp demand spikes

Securing the future: Leveraging gas portfolios for resilience and reliability

Mapping and delivering the natural gas and LNG infrastructure required to meet demand growth scenarios

Powering growth and prosperity in high potential economies through widened access to affordable, reliable and flexible energy

Expediting the next wave of export projects to mitigate the global LNG supply crunch

Rethinking LNG project strategies in the new energy era: unlocking supply chain bottlenecks

Operational excellence through the application of artificial intelligence technologies

LNG demand outlook scenarios: A new era for consumer-producer engagement

Financing for an orderly transition: Channelling investments to support a future enabled energy system

Reimagining energy portfolios to balance security, costs and energy transformation

Decarbonising the maritime sector: Integrating low carbon technologies and alternative fuels for a cleaner shipping future

Diversifying the energy mix with the adoption of LNG and natural gas to support a low carbon energy future

Global LNG trading: The evolution of supply and demand dynamics in a tightening market

Fuelling an equitable transition: Actions for an inclusive energy future

Replicating the successes of the LNG industry: Routes to maturing an integrated hydrogen energy system at pace

Advancing progress on methane abatement through strategic cooperation and the mobilisation of finance and technologies

Gastech 2025 Wrap Up

The new geopolitics of energy: Balancing the advancement of decarbonisation goals with energy security and affordability priorities

Global trading: Securing supply amid geopolitical upheaval

Enhancing energy security and supply stability: Unlocking new natural gas sources amid global uncertainty

Liquefaction process

Absorbing the supply wave

LNG operations

FLNG

The future outlook for supply and demand

Gas buyers

Lower carbon LNG

New support for gas demand

Emerging gas pricing trends

Digital twins

Flaring reduction

LNG contracting and SPAs

Carbon capture integration

Projects

AI optimisation

LNG emissions reduction

CCS

Wind propulsion

Electrification

The geopolitics of the energy transition

Liquefaction driver selection

Cold energy and LNG import

LNG shipping: Bunkering and fuel choice

Layout and safety

Shipping commercial

2025 Themes

Speakers include

Patrick Pouyanné

Jack Fusco

Lorenzo Simonelli

Michael Lewis

Fatema Al Nuaimi

H.E. Mohamed Hamel

Dr. Narin Phoawanich

Guido Brusco

Peter Clarke

Dr. Philip Mshelbila

Maria Rita Galli

Anne-Laure de Chammard

Russell Hardy

Richard Holtum

Akshay Kumar Singh

Matt Schatzman

Leye Falade

Yumiko Yao

Andrew Barry

De La Rey Venter