LNG2023 awaits you!

As the Executive Director of LNG2023, I am delighted to extend a warm invitation to you. This year, from July 10-13, we mark the 20th edition of the world’s largest triennial Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) conference. We’re gathering in the heart of downtown Vancouver, at the Vancouver Convention Centre, a venue that vibrates with the same dynamic energy that fuels our industry. It’s a privilege to convene on the traditional lands of the First Nations of Canada’s Pacific Coast.

This collaboration between the International Gas Union, GTI Energy, and the International Institute of Refrigeration, hosted by the Canadian Gas Association, makes LNG2023 possible. We are particularly delighted to have QatarEnergy, the future host of our LNG2026 conference, as part of the team.

This gathering is as important, as it is timely; we’re not just discussing energy at this conference; we’re addressing the future of our planet. The gas sector’s vital role in providing affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy sources for modern life is our key focus. The diverse landscape of Vancouver serves as a symbol of the variety of perspectives we look forward to embrace in our discussions.

In Canada, natural gas is deeply ingrained into our great country’s social fabric. It meets 38% of our energy needs, and by 2025, we’ll be stepping up as an LNG exporting nation. This transition is a proud and eagerly anticipated moment for us.

LNG2023 is a beacon of global connection after the challenging years of separation caused by the pandemic. We are expecting up to 15,000 delegates from over 85 countries, each contributing their unique viewpoint on energy’s future. This summer, we rekindle old friendships and foster new collaborations.

Our conference themes, “Fueling a More Stable Future”, “Fueling a Cleaner Future”, and “Fueling a More Prosperous Future”, capture our shared vision. We’re all on the same path, trying to strike a balance between global energy demand and sustainable supply.

Moving towards a greener future isn’t as simple as flipping a switch. It’s about navigating a path forward with education and collaboration as our guides. LNG, amidst the ups and downs of recent years, has shown itself to be the flexible fuel that the world truly needs. Its demand continues to rise, reflecting our growing ingenuity in using this resource sustainably.

In the end, we are the sum of our choices. The world needs wise choices now more than ever. That’s the essence of LNG2023. I eagerly anticipate welcoming you as we shape the future of energy together.