THE WORLD’S LARGEST GLOBAL GAS CONFERENCE

The World Gas Conference is the most important global gas industry gathering of influential leaders, policy-makers, buyers, sellers and experts. Conducted since 1931 by the International Gas Union (IGU), the triennial event aims to raise the voice of natural gas while offering timely updates on strategic, commercial and technical issues facing the entire gas value chain.

The 27th World Gas Conference (WGC 2018) takes place in Washington DC from June 25-29 and offers the most comprehensive and diverse program to date for the natural gas industry. For the first time ever this includes topics for professionals working in sectors including finance, trading, law, sustainability & renewables, policy & Government and many more. View the interactive online program.

WGC 2018 is proud to host over 600 of the industry’s most senior speakers from all over the world, including US Secretary of Energy Rick Perry, and CEOs from global companies including Chevron, ExxonMobil, Qatar Petroleum, Gazprom, BP, Total, ConocoPhillips and Shell to name a few.

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“WGC 2018 in Washington will bring the world’s largest gas conference to the world’s largest gas market – industry participants cannot afford to miss this event!”

Jack Fusco, CEO Cheniere & WGC 2018 Keynote Speaker

“WGC presents a valuable opportunity for energy professionals to gather and exchange thoughts on significant developments and challenges impacting the global gas industry. There are important insights to be gained from the lively debates on diverse issues and the impressive showcase of new technologies. As a leading global LNG player, PETRONAS is pleased to contribute to this influential platform, particularly at a time when gas is recognised as an increasingly important source of clean energy.”

Wan Zulkiflee, President & Group CEO, PETRONAS & WGC 2018 Keynote Speaker

“The World Gas Conference brings together the industry’s best minds to create solutions for a reliable, secure, and cleaner global energy future. WGC 2018 will be one of the world’s premiere forums for interconnecting markets, companies, governments and people.”

Meg Gentle, President & CEO, Tellurian and WGC 2018 Current Debate Speaker

Keynote Sessions

50 senior level executives will address the most timely and topical issues facing the global gas industry in 2018 and beyond.

Keynote Luncheons

Daily keynote addresses delivered by senior level executives during a seated three-course lunch.

Current Debates

120 speakers will take part in discussions and debates on the key strategic issues facing all segments of the gas value chain.

Master Classes

Up-to-date, industry specific training to further your professional growth and understanding of the gas industry.

Networking Functions

Exclusive networking opportunities, including the must-attend Welcome Reception at the prestigious Union Station.

Technical Tours

Unique opportunities to access three key energy facilities in the Washington DC region.

27th World Gas Conference 2018 Keynote Speakers

Rick Perry
Secretary of Energy - United States Department of Energy
H.E. Dharmendra Pradhan
Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas - India
To Be Confirmed
National Energy Administration of China
H.E. Ignasius Jonan
Minister of Energy & Mineral Resources - Republic of Indonesia
Ungyu Paik
Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy - Ministry of Trade,…
Dr. Fatih Birol
Executive Director - International Energy Agency
Darren Woods
Chairman & CEO - ExxonMobil
Michael K. Wirth
Chairman & CEO - Chevron Corporation
David Carroll
President - International Gas Union
Maria van der Hoeven
Senior Fellow - Clingendael International Energy Programme
Hendrik Gordenker
Chairman - JERA
Peter Coleman
CEO & Managing Director - Woodside
Al Monaco
President and Chief Executive Officer - Enbridge Inc.
Omar Mithá
Chairman & CEO - ENH
Klaus Schäfer
CEO - Uniper
Rachel Kyte
CEO - Sustainable Energy for All
Ryan Lance
Chairman & CEO - ConocoPhillips
Daniel Yergin
Vice Chairman - IHS Markit
Lorenzo Simonelli
President & CEO - Baker Hughes, A GE Company
Marco Alverà
CEO - Snam
Eldar Sætre
President & CEO - Statoil
Jack A. Fusco
Director, President & CEO - Cheniere Energy, Inc
Luis Alberto Moreno
President - Inter-American Development Bank
Maroš Šefčovič
Vice President, Energy Union - European Commission
Isabelle Kocher
CEO - ENGIE
Abdelmoumen Ould Kaddour
CEO - Sonatrach
Seung-Il Cheong
President & CEO - Korea Gas Corporation
Fred Krupp
President - Environmental Defense Fund
Jorge Celestino Ramos
Chief Refining & Natural Gas Officer - Petrobras
Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi
President & CEO - Qatar Petroleum
Bob Dudley
Group Chief Executive - BP
Coby van der Linde
Director - Clingendael International Energy Programme
Mitchell W. Ingram
Executive VP, International & Deepwater Operations - Anadarko Petroleum
Jason Zander
Corporate Vice President - Microsoft Azure
Patrick Pouyanné
Chairman & CEO - Total
Ernest J. Moniz
Secretary of Energy (2013–2017) - United States Government
Charif Souki
Chairman of the Board - Tellurian
Dave McCurdy
President & CEO - American Gas Association
Kimberly J. Harris
Chair of the Board of Directors - American Gas Association
Wan Zulkiflee
President & Group CEO - PETRONAS
Riccardo Puliti
Senior Director - World Bank Group
Nobuo Tanaka
Chairman - The Sasakawa Peace Foundation
Calvin M. Dooley
President & CEO - American Chemistry Council
Bhavesh V. Patel
CEO & Chairman, Management Board - LyondellBasell
Mark Lashier
President & Chief Executive Officer - Chevron Phillips Chemical Company
Pat Roberts
Managing Director - LNG-Worldwide LTD
Jason Bordoff
Founding Director - Center on Global Energy Policy
Carlos Pascual
Senior VP, Global Energy & International Affairs - IHS Markit
Mark Zoback
Director of the Stanford Natural Gas Initiative - Stanford University