Gastech 2026 Opens in Bangkok with Call to Scale Up Global Energy Supply

## Gastech 2026 Opens in Bangkok with Call to Scale Up Global Energy Supply Gastech 2026 has officially opened its doors in Bangkok, Thailand, delivering a clear and urgent message to the global energy industry: the world needs more energy, and the gas and LNG sector must rise to meet that challenge. According to dmg events, the conference organiser, this year's edition marks the largest gathering for the natural gas and LNG sector anywhere in the world in 2026, attracting more than 50,000 attendees representing governments, energy majors, shipping companies, and technology providers from over 150 countries. The event's return to Asia is strategically significant. The region continues to be the primary driver of global LNG demand growth, with economies across Southeast and East Asia expanding their energy infrastructure to support rapid industrialisation and population growth. More than 20 ministers from Asia, Europe, and Africa are participating in the conference, underscoring the geopolitical weight of energy security discussions at this year's forum. ### Why This Matters for Maritime For the maritime industry, Gastech represents a critical bellwether for LNG shipping demand. The conference agenda directly influences investment decisions in LNG carrier newbuilds, floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) deployments, and the broader LNG bunkering infrastructure that is reshaping global shipping fuel strategies. With LNG remaining a key transitional fuel for the shipping sector — and a growing number of vessel operators adopting dual-fuel technology — signals from Gastech regarding upstream production investment and long-term supply contracts carry direct implications for freight markets and fleet planning. The overarching theme of 'delivering more energy for a growing world' also reflects mounting pressure on the LNG supply chain, from liquefaction terminals and export facilities through to the shipping lanes and import terminals that connect producers with end consumers across Asia and Europe. ### Industry Context Global LNG trade has continued to expand in recent years, driven in part by Europe's accelerated pivot away from pipeline gas following the 2022 energy crisis, and by sustained demand growth across South and Southeast Asia. This dual demand dynamic has kept LNG shipping rates elevated and prompted a wave of newbuild orders for LNG carriers. Gastech 2026 is expected to produce a series of supply agreements, investment announcements, and policy declarations over its multi-day programme that will shape the trajectory of the global gas market — and by extension, the LNG shipping sector — through the remainder of the decade. *Source: PR Newswire / dmg events*