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DOHA, Qatar • 5 February 2026 – The 21st International Conference and Exhibition on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG 2026) ended on a high note today 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.
LNG2026, which was inaugurated on Monday February 5th by His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of the State of Qatar, also saw high level participation by His Excellency Mr. Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, the Minister of State for Energy Affairs, the President and CEO of QatarEnergy, as well as the Chief Executive Officers of the world’s largest energy companies such as TotalEnergies, ExxonMobil, Shell, and ConocoPhillips.
Government officials, policymakers, industry experts, and innovators from more than 80 countries also took part in the world’s most prestigious LNG event. LNG2026 also attracted over 300 companies who took part in the accompanying exhibition spanning 35,000 square meters 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.
Speaking at the conclusion of LNG2026, Ms. Lolwa Khalil Salat, QatarEnergy’s Manager of Public Relations and Communication, said: “Today, we come to the conclusion of the International Conference and Exhibition on Liquefied Natural Gas LNG2026, following days rich with dialogue and the exchange of perspectives. 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.”
Ms. Salat added: “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.” Ms. Salat concluded her remarks by saying: “On behalf of His Excellency Mr. Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, the Minister of State for Energy Affairs, the President and CEO of QatarEnergy, and on behalf of everyone working in Qatar’s energy sector, we express our sincere gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, the Amir of the State of Qatar, for his patronage and for the honor of opening the conference. And to all the speakers and participants, who enriched this global event with their insightful ideas and perspectives. I also would like to extend special thanks to all the conference sponsors and partners, and all exhibiting companies, who were the drivers of this success.”
Ms. Salat handed over hosting of the International Conference and Exhibition on Liquefied Natural Gas to Professor Andrew Garnett, the Chair of The Australian Gas Industry Trust as Co-Host of LNG2029, representing the next host country, Australia. LNG2029 will be hosted in Brisbane, Australia in 2029.
The LNG Conference and Exhibition is held every three years alternating between exporting and importing countries. It is organized by the International Gas Union, the Gas Technology Institute, and the International Institute of Refrigeration.