Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, World LNG Summit & Awards will convene the most senior energy leaders from across the global value chain on 2-5 December in Istanbul. During the four-day summit, discussions will cover the impact of geopolitical trends and disruptions, the evolving global LNG market, energy security and expansion, and the ongoing drive for decarbonisation.
Under the theme, “Expanding energy horizons”, the World LNG Summit & Awards 2025 is hosted by BOTAŞ and will feature the Strategic Conference, the Leadership Roundtables, the World LNG Awards Evening, in addition to newly added features, including the Traders’ Forum. Now in its 25th year, it will welcome over 1,000 attendees, 120 senior speakers, and over 500 companies from 50 countries.
Abdulvahit FİDAN, Chairman of the Board, Managing Director of BOTAŞ said: "We are proud to host the 25th World LNG Summit & Awards in Istanbul, Türkiye. As a cornerstone of the global energy mix, LNG continues to drive affordability, bolster energy security, and reduce emissions worldwide - empowering nations to meet growing demand while advancing climate goals. Türkiye is at the forefront of this transformation. By securing long-term supply agreements and expanding critical infrastructure - including state-of-the-art terminals and interconnectors - we are diversifying energy sources and strengthening our position as a key regional gas hub. Through strategic partnerships and innovation, Türkiye is also contributing to Europe’s energy resilience, ensuring stability in an evolving geopolitical landscape. This December, we look forward to welcoming the global LNG industry to Istanbul for a week of insightful discussions with our esteemed friends and partners. Together, we can unlock new opportunities for a sustainable and secure energy future."
Istanbul’s strategic location at the crossroads of Europe and Asia connects key energy markets, making it an ideal hub for global LNG discussions. As a vibrant city with rich cultural and economic significance, it embodies the intersection of diverse energy landscapes, fostering collaboration and innovation.
LNG continues to deliver pragmatic, reliable and more efficient energy to meet the world’s growing energy demands. It has a significant role in today’s energy mix and as a bridging fuel, it presents the unique opportunity for lower emissions, enhanced market resilience, and reduced reliance on coal.
Early confirmed speakers include:
Abdulvahit FİDAN, Chairman of the Board, Managing Director of BOTAŞ
Jassim Al Shirawi, Secretary General, IEF Yizhou Luo, CEO, PetroChina International Anatol Feygin, EVP & CCO, Cheniere
Thomas Summers, EVP - LNG Marketing & Trading, Shell
Andrew Barry, VP - Global LNG Marketing and Chairman – LNG Market Development, ExxonMobil Maria Rita Galli, CEO, DESFA
Sandeep Kumar Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director, GAIL Alan Heng, Chief Executive Officer, Singapore GasCo
Philip Mshelbila, CEO and MD, NLNG
Takeuchi Atsunori, Executive Officer, Senior General Manager of Global Business Planning Dept.,
Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd.
Akshay Kumar Singh, Managing Director and CEO, Petronet LNG Limited Paul Marsden, President, Bechtel Energy
Marco Alvera, CEO, TES
Ivan Fugaš, Managing Director, LNG Croatia De la Rey Venter, CEO, MidOcean Energy Steve Hill, EVP Gas & LNG, Mercuria
Narin Phoawanich, Deputy Govenor - Fuel, EGAT
Esther Navarro Morente, International LNG Director, Naturgy Paula Swain, Managing Director – Global Energy, EXIM
Paul Eardley-Taylor, Gas Sector Lead, Standard Bank
Paul Sullivan, SVP - Upstream, Midstream & LNG Americas, Worley Hasan Ozkoc, Director, MEDREG
Martin Houston, Chairman, Omega Oil and Gas Ltd
Anne-Sophie Corbeau, Global Research Scholar, Center on Global Energy Policy Fred Hutchison, President & CEO, LNG Allies
Agnieszka Ason, Principal, Ason Energy
Samantha Gross, Director - Energy Security and Climate Initiative, Brookings Carole Nakhle, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Crystol Energy
Andy Flower, Independent Consultant, Flower LNG
Sponsors of the event include: Cheniere, Venture Global, Commonwealth LNG, NLNG, Bechtel, MidOcean Energy, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Poten & Partners and Sempra Infrastructure.
