Executives from Excelerate Energy, DNV, Trelleborg and Sea-LNG will address issues facing LNG shipping at the 2024 LNG Shipping & Terminals Conference in London on 12-13 November 2024
With complex market dynamics, evolving environmental standards and fuel transition efforts at the forefront, industry representatives are set to tackle these concerns through comprehensive discussions, case studies and debates.
From examining the global LNG orderbook to regional market pressures, the first session highlights commercial insights on pricing, availability and trends.
Lansdowne Moritz’s Gary Regan will examine the state of the LNG vessel orderbook, which has implications for global availability with infrastructure projects responding to geopolitical tensions at the London conference.
Day one will provide insights into LNG markets and emerging opportunities, covering commercial analysis, market drivers, geopolitical risks and regulatory updates.
Key speakers represent SOHAR Port and Freezone, Excelerate Energy, UK P&I Club, DNV, Centrica, GTT, Trelleborg Marine & Infrastructure, Tunable and Victrol.
In a dedicated segment, regulatory compliance discussions will explore balancing new IMO standards with commercial feasibility. Panellists, including Trelleborg’s Matt Richardson, will delve into challenges around floating storage, regasification and LNG bunkering operations, offering insights into new adaptive strategies.
Following an industry dinner sponsored by Smit Lamnalco, day two will centre on LNG bunkering advancements, safety practices and crewing challenges, with discussions on LNG demand shifts and the implications for vessel operations.
The day’s speakers include representatives from Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore, Avenir LNG, Samson Ropes, Oil Companies International Marine Forum, K Line LNG Shipping UK, Straatman Mooring Systems, Seapeak, Orion Global Transport and Pronav Ship Management.
These sessions are expected to offer a comprehensive look at the evolving bunkering landscape and safety measures.
Environmental targets will receive significant attention, as panellists discuss decarbonisation pathways, alternative fuels and carbon capture initiatives.
Representatives from Sea-LNG, Peninsula and Smit Lamnalco will contribute perspectives on the operational changes required to meet decarbonisation targets. The debate will address both technical advancements and the ongoing regulatory pressures that influence fleet management.
Day two will also focus on global LNG trading trends, supply-demand shifts and how geographical shifts impact the industry’s direction.
Insights will be shared by speakers from GIIGNL, KN Energies, who will discuss Asia’s evolving infrastructure and the strategic responses from European shipowners.
The conference promises to offer valuable industry forecasts on the future of LNG bunkering, trading trends and crewing demands and will foster critical dialogue on LNG’s evolving role in a decarbonising world.
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