2025 World LNG Report
Global liquefied natural gas (LNG) trade grew by 2.4% in 2024 to 411.24 million tonnes (MT), connecting 22 exporting markets with 48 importing markets. Asia Pacific remained the largest exporting region with 138.91 MT in 2024, adding 4.10 MT over 2023. European LNG imports declined sharply, falling 21.22 MT year-on-year to 100.07 MT, driven by high storage levels at the start of the year, sluggish demand, and steady pipeline flows. However, LNG demand rebounded in Asia, with China and India posting strong year-on-year growth in spot LNG imports, driven by heatwaves, infrastructure expansions, and greater reliance on gas-for-power.
Join us in Qatar for the LNG2026
The 21st International Conference & Exhibition on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG2026) will take place in Doha, Qatar, on 2-5 February 2026, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of the State of Qatar. LNG2026 is the leading global LNG industry conference and exhibition, offering industry leaders, decision-makers, and innovators the chance to discuss and debate the latest developments, emerging technologies, and market trends impacting the industry. Take part in the conference’s programme and submit your abstract today.
Gas in Transition - Volume 5, Issue 1
Our latest Gas In Transition magazine features thought leadership articles and insights by some of the most influential names in the global Gas industry: from Ajay Shah, the Vice President of Shell Energy Asia to Greg Molnar, the Gas expert of the International Energy Agency (IEA), and from Sonatrach’s ambitious expansion to the latest developments in the East Mediterranean basin, our first 2025 issue is packed with unmissable takeaways! Download your copy now!
IGU Manifesto
As the world faces growing uncertainty, the Gas industry is essential to building more prosperous, secure and sustainable societies for everyone. Gas is essential to human progress and global growth, and its role in a just and orderly global energy transition is critical. Energy security, energy sustainability and tackling energy poverty make Gas, in all its forms, a fundamental energy source for the humanity and for our progress towards decarbonisation and methane emission mitigation. Heating, cooling, refrigeration, industrialisation, electricity, economic development and scientific progress depend on Gas.
The Role of Gas in Eastern Mediterranean Economies
As the East Mediterranean Gas sector continues to develop, there are numerous avenues for investment for foreign direct investments (FDIs) or public-private partnerships (PPPs) ranging from upstream exploration and production to midstream infrastructure projects such as pipelines and LNG terminals, and downstream activities such as energy distribution networks. Other promising regional investment opportunities are developing and deploying decarbonisation technologies such as Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS).
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Upcoming event: World Gas Conference 2025
The 29th World Gas Conference (WGC2025) is set to unfold from 19-23 May in the vibrant city of Beijing, China. Hosted by Beijing Gas, this world-class conference and exhibition will mark a pivotal moment in Energising a Sustainable Future by driving discussions on clean energy, innovation, and sustainable solutions.
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We represent the global gas value chain, with members in over 80 countries across six continents, covering almost 90% of the global gas market: from the supply of natural and decarbonised gas, renewable gas and hydrogen, through to their transmission and distribution, and all the way to the point of use.
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