Shell has announced its principal sponsorship of LNG2026, one of the world’s most influential gatherings for the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry.
Taking place in Doha on February 2-5, LNG2026 will explore the current and future state of LNG under the theme: Leading LNG: Powering Today and Tomorrow.
As a world-leading integrated gas and LNG business, Shell will use this platform to showcase its global expertise and technological leadership in LNG and gas-to-liquids (GTL). Shell’s participation underscores its long-standing partnership with Qatar and its alignment with Qatar National Vision 2030.
“Shell’s principal sponsorship of LNG2026 highlights our strong global position in LNG and our commitment to supporting Qatar’s leadership in natural gas. Shell has a long and proud history of supporting Qatar’s vital role in the global gas value chain.
“Through Pearl GTL — the world’s largest gas-to-liquids plant — and our local and global LNG partnerships with QatarEnergy, we transform natural gas into high-value products used worldwide. We are proud to work alongside QatarEnergy and other partners to deliver innovative solutions that meet the needs of customers worldwide,” said Rob Maxwell, managing director and chairperson of Shell Companies Qatar.
Shell is involved globally at every stage of the LNG journey: extracting, liquefying, trading, shipping, regasifying, and distributing it to customers. This integration allows the company to match supply with demand, offering customers gas whenever and wherever required.
In 2024, Shell sold 66mn tonnes of LNG – enough to heat the equivalent of 67mn average-sized European homes every year. Its diversified portfolio of plants and terminals helps withstand market shocks and capitalise on price volatility. Shell has also developed one of the world’s largest LNG refuelling networks, operating 26 bunkering locations in 12 countries, including the US, the Netherlands, Spain, and Singapore.
In Qatar, Shell plays a pivotal role in supporting the country’s position as a global LNG leader. Through its partnership with QatarEnergy, Shell contributes to major projects such as the North Field expansion, which will integrate carbon capture and storage (CCS) to reduce emissions.
Shell also operates Pearl GTL, the world’s largest gas-to-liquids plant, showcasing cutting-edge technology that converts natural gas into cleaner-burning fuels and high-value products. These initiatives reflect Shell’s commitment to innovation, sustainability and supporting Qatar’s long-term energy strategy.
