EVENT
Gas, LNG & The Future of Energy 2024
22-23 October 2024
08:00 - 17:00 BST
City of London, UK
Early Bird Tickets are £995 + 20% UK VAT per person. Save £300 off the £1295 standard rate when you book by 31 July.
Having navigated through the energy crisis brought by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the gas and LNG industry is now confronted with a new set of challenges, including the Biden administration’s temporary pause on LNG permits, decarbonisation of gas, volatile prices, and cost inflation. With growing concerns about climate change, the question is, what does the future of gas and LNG hold?
Join us at the second annual Wood Mackenzie Gas, LNG & The Future of Energy Conference in the City of London from 22-23 October 2024 for industry expert insights and debates to gain a global perspective on these challenges.
Key themes include:
- Today’s solution, tomorrow’s problem – what is the future for gas and LNG?
- A pathway forward for the future of gas and LNG in Asia
Examining lowering of emissions within the gas and LNG industry - How will AI transform gas and energy?
- North America: domestic dynamics and implications on global LNG markets
- What are the emerging technologies that could transform the gas and LNG industry?
- Diversifying and sourcing new LNG supply
- Financing gas and LNG through the energy transition
- The future of pipelines, regasification, and storage in Europe
- Contracts: pricing, flexibility, and indexation – what is the way forward?
- Exploring key developments impacting LNG shipping
Be a part of the discussions that bring together senior leaders from European gas aggregators and utilities, Asian LNG buyers and traders, international energy companies, investment bankers and project financiers as well as, North American E&P, LNG players and shippers, commodity traders, and law firms.
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30+ Speakers
From across the gas and LNG value chain.
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250+ Attendees
Gathered in 2023.
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30+ countries
Represented across the globe.
Be at one of the most significant gatherings for the LNG, Gas and drivers of the energy transition.
Would your organisation like to sponsor this conference?
Commercial partnership opportunities include; Thought Leadership, Brand Awareness, Exhibiting, and Hospitality.
To find out how you can get involved:
Registration
Early Bird Tickets are £995 + 20% UK VAT per person. Save £300 off the £1295 standard rate when you book by 31 July.
Discounted rates for Wood Mackenzie clients / subscribers and group bookings for two or more people from one company are also available. Contact Laurence Allen on events@woodmac.com for more information.
Agenda
8:00 AM
GMT
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration and refreshments
9:00 AM
GMT
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM
Welcome and opening remarks
9:05 AM
GMT
9:05 AM - 9:25 AM
Wood Mackenzie insight: Global outlook and a critical overview of challenges and developments within the industry
9:25 AM
GMT
9:25 AM - 10:05 AM
Keynote panel discussion: Today’s solution, tomorrow’s problem – what is the future for gas and LNG?
· The role of gas and LNG as a transition fuel: emerging versus advanced economies.
· How can the gas and LNG industry help solve the energy quadrilemma?
· How will the industry evolve as more LNG supply comes to market and what are the business models and strategies being used to ensure resilience?
10:05 AM
GMT
10:05 AM - 10:25 AM
Keynote fireside chat
10:25 AM
GMT
10:25 AM - 11:00 AM
Networking coffee
11:00 AM
GMT
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Keynote interview
11:30 AM
GMT
11:30 AM - 12:10 PM
Panel discussion: A pathway forward for the future of gas and LNG in Asia
· What is Asia's demand growth in the short and long term?
· What needs to happen to unlock demand potential in South and South-East Asia?
· Energy security, affordability, and sustainability: how can Asia navigate through the energy quadrilemma?
12:10 PM
GMT
12:10 PM - 12:30 PM
Fireside chat
12:30 PM
GMT
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Networking lunch
2:00 PM
GMT
2:00 PM - 2:40 PM
Panel discussion: Examining lowering of emissions within the gas and LNG industry
· Where is the overarching MRV system (monitoring, reporting and verification) for the gas and LNG supply chain?
· How effective are current incentives and regulations at reducing methane leakage and carbon emissions?
· The role of CCUS and hydrogen in decarbonisation of the industry and its challenges.
2:40 PM
GMT
2:40 PM - 3:00 PM
Fireside chat
3:00 PM
GMT
3:00 PM - 3:40 PM
Panel discussion: How will AI transform gas and energy?
· The implications of AI on energy consumption, production, and trading – doing more with less.
· How is an increase in investment in data centres for AI and cloud computing affecting the demand for electricity globally?
· How will power demand load evolve as data centres spread out? How and what are the options to accommodate growth, from grid expansion to new power plant developments?
· What is the upside for gas demand in power and what will be the implications on gas/LNG markets?
3:40 PM
GMT
3:40 PM - 4:15 PM
Networking coffee
4:15 PM
GMT
4:15 PM - 4:25 PM
Wood Mackenzie insight: Outlook for gas and LNG market in North America
4:25 PM
GMT
4:25 PM - 4:55 PM
Panel discussion: North America: domestic dynamics and implications for global LNG markets
· How is the LNG supply boom shaping domestic dynamics?
· Increasing gas demand, constraints on developing new pipelines and the implications on pricing.
· North America LNG: what does the next wave of investments look like?
4:55 PM
GMT
4:55 PM - 5:25 PM
Industry debate and discussion: What are the emerging technologies that could transform the gas and LNG industry?
· Will e-LNG become competitive and scale up to be significant?
· What is the potential for biomethane growth?
· How will blue hydrogen and CCUS impact the industry?
5:25 PM
GMT
5:25 PM - 5:30 PM
Closing remarks: summary of day one and preview of day two
5:30 PM
GMT
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Networking drinks reception
8:00 AM
GMT
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration and refreshments
9:00 AM
GMT
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM
Welcome and opening remarks
9:05 AM
GMT
9:05 AM - 9:30 AM
Keynote interview
9:30 AM
GMT
9:30 AM - 10:10 AM
Panel discussion: Diversifying and sourcing new LNG supply
· What is the future of US LNG following the Biden Administration’s pause on new LNG export permits?
· What are LNG supply options beyond the US and Qatar?
· How important is LNG supply diversification for buyers and the LNG industry?
10:10 AM
GMT
10:10 AM - 10:30 AM
Fireside chat
10:30 AM
GMT
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Networking coffee
11:00 AM
GMT
11:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Panel discussion: Financing gas and LNG through the energy transition
· What financial barriers are gas/LNG projects facing and what is required to get funding?
· What role will different sources of capital play in financing projects across the value chain?
· How is the need for infrastructure development in emerging markets going to be financed?
11:40 AM
GMT
11:40 AM - 12:00 PM
Fireside chat
12:00 PM
GMT
12:00 PM - 12:40 PM
Panel discussion: The future of pipelines, regasification, and storage in Europe
· Does Europe have enough regasification capacity to meet future LNG requirements, or has it built too much?
· What is the future of gas storage capacity in Europe?
· What is the feasibility of converting pipeline infrastructure for hydrogen use?
12:40 PM
GMT
12:40 PM - 2:00 PM
Networking lunch
2:00 PM
GMT
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Wood Mackenzie insight: Short-term outlook for LNG
2:15 PM
GMT
2:15 PM - 2:35 PM
Fireside chat
2:35 PM
GMT
2:35 PM - 3:15 PM
Panel discussion: The role of LNG trading in the global gas industry
· How is the value of gas and LNG trading evolving as prices go down?
· Firm contracts, shipping capacity, access to Regas: what is needed to be successful in LNG trading?
· How are different players expanding and shaping LNG trade?
3:15 PM
GMT
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Networking coffee
3:45 PM
GMT
3:45 PM - 4:25 PM
Panel discussion: Contracts: pricing, flexibility, and indexation – what is the way forward?
· What are the commercial trade-offs of different types of contracts, from different types of indexation, tenure to flexibility?
· What is the balance different companies look to strike in their agreements?
· What are LNG suppliers prepared to offer to secure long-term contracts?
4:25 PM
GMT
4:25 PM - 5:05 PM
Panel discussion: Exploring key developments affecting LNG shipping
· Are we heading into an oversupplied shipping market?
· Choke points and the threat to global trade.
· How will the LNG market change with the extension of Europe’s Emission Trading Scheme (EU-ETS) to maritime transport?
5:05 PM
GMT
5:05 PM - 5:15 PM
Event summary: Five key take-aways
Sponsors
Would your organisation like to sponsor this conference? Get involved now by contacting Ro Pleasant, Sponsorships Manager on events@woodmac.com
The second annual Gas, LNG and The Future of Energy conference 2024 is expected to be one of the most significant gatherings for the LNG, Gas and drivers of the energy transition. For companies looking to gain market leading insights from the Wood Mackenzie experts, develop and leverage business opportunities with the industry leaders and be part of the forward thinking discussion – it is an event not to be missed.
As a commercial partner, your company will be mixing with the industry decision-makers, procurement, influencers, seeking investment, partnerships, and the latest business enhancing-technologies.
- Demonstrate thought leadership
The conference is a key channel for high-profit business transactions. Position your brand in front of international delegates and explore new business opportunities.
- Launch your products and showcase innovation
The conference will be a great opportunity to connect with the entire value chain while gaining exclusive insights from our team of subject matter experts and leaders in the industry.
- Host one of our networking functions
Connect your company with the industry's most important stakeholders, enabling you to forge new partnerships and demonstrate your business strength, innovation, and expertise.
- Online presence
Wood Mackenzie event sponsorships provide a comprehensive digital marketing strategy to reach a wider audience beyond the physical event. Your company will receive dedicated exposure on our event website, social media platforms, email marketing campaigns, ensuring maximum visibility and engagement among our online community.
To find out how you can get involved:
Why attend the 2nd annual Gas, LNG & The Future of Energy conference?
Wood Mackenzie hosted its first Global Gas, LNG and the Future of Energy conference in London from 14-15 November 2023 featuring the CEOs of E.ON Energy Markets and TotalEnergies as keynote speakers as well as senior leaders from bp, Cheniere, Citi Group, Engie, Eni, Equinor, ExxonMobil, MUFG, Tellurian Inc, Shell, Vitol and many more.
Read WoodMac's five key takeaways
Join us this year to:
Meet the key leaders in the gas and LNG industry, gain insight into project developments, forge new partnerships and be part of the candid conversation that is not reported in papers or research..
Connect with the most important stakeholders. Take the opportunity to network with 180+ like-minded industry professionals and Wood Mackenzie experts from across the gas and LNG value chain to exchange ideas and form new business relationships.
Stay up-to-date on the different market, investment and corporate dynamics shaping the industry, and the role of gas in supporting the energy transition.
Find out more about discounted tickets to attend the 2nd annual Gas, LNG & The Future of Energy Conference 2024.
A ticket to attend includes:
• Exclusive and inspiring insights from the Wood Mackenzie team of subject matter experts and industry leaders
• Peer to peer networking opportunities where you can make essential connections and have crucial conversations
• Access to the event app: Prepare for the event and gain the most from the programme and venue on the day
• Refreshments and lunches on both days
• Re-cap on the essential information with speaker presentation downloads (where permission has been given) post-conference
Discounted rates for Wood Mackenzie clients / subscribers and group bookings for two or more people from one company are available.
Contact Laurence Allen on events@woodmac.com
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30+ Speakers
From across the gas and LNG value chain.
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250+ Attendees
Gathered in 2023.
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30+ Countries
Represented across the globe.
Be at one of the most significant gatherings for the LNG, Gas and drivers of the energy transition.
The audience will comprise representation from across the gas and LNG supply chain including:
- European gas aggregators and utilities
- Infrastructure investors and private equity
- Asian LNG buyers and traders
- International energy companies
- Investment banking and project finance
- North American E&P, infrastructure, and LNG players
- Commodity traders
- LNG Shippers
- EPC and construction companies
- Law Firms