Doha, February 5 (QNA) - The 21st International Conference and Exhibition on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG 2026) concluded today, after four days of high-level panel discussions and interactive debates between government officials, policymakers, industry experts, and innovators from more than 80 countries who 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 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, QatarEnergy’s Manager of Public Relations and Communication Lolwa Khalil Salat said that the past few days have reaffirmed that energy was not merely about numbers and projects, but about bridges of trust and cooperation, and a language of a shared future.

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. (QNA)