The 21st International Conference and Exhibition on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG2026) ended on a high note Thursday, concluding four days of high-level panel discussions and interactive debates on critical topics and challenges including LNG’s role in meeting global energy demand and its competitive advantages.
Government officials, policymakers, industry experts, and innovators from more than 80 countries also took part in the world’s most prestigious LNG event. It attracted over 300 companies who took part in the accompanying exhibition spanning 35,000 sqm of space provided by the Qatar National Convention Centre in Doha.
The conference was held under the theme: “Leading LNG: Powering Today and Tomorrow”, and featured market trends, breakthrough technologies, and innovations shaping a sector that remains essential for global energy security and a cornerstone of the energy transition. It offered unique opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and high-value deals that will help advance the LNG industry.
LNG2026, which was inaugurated on February 2 by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, saw high level participation by His Excellency Saad Sherida al-Kaabi, the Minister of State for Energy Affairs, also the President and CEO of QatarEnergy, as well as the C-Suite officials of the world’s largest energy companies such as TotalEnergies, ExxonMobil, Shell, and ConocoPhillips.
The past few days have reaffirmed that energy is not merely about numbers and projects, but about bridges of trust and cooperation, and a language of a shared future, according to Lolwa Khalil Salat, QatarEnergy’s Manager of Public Relations and Communication.
"We leave this conference carrying more than just recommendations and statements; we carry stronger relationships, a clearer vision, and renewed confidence that energy security is everyone’s responsibility," she said, handed over hosting of the next edition to Professor Andrew Garnett, the chair of The Australian Gas Industry Trust as co-host of LNG2029, representing Australia. LNG2029 will be hosted in Brisbane, Australia.
The LNG Conference and Exhibition is held every three years alternating between exporting and importing countries. It is organised by the International Gas Union, the Gas Technology Institute, and the International Institute of Refrigeration.
