8th Annual LNG Summit USA

Fuelling the industry

LNG in the New Geopolitical Era: Balancing Expansion, Energy Security and New Business Opportunities

1- 2 April 2025

Houston, Texas

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Johanthan Bass

CEO & Chairman
ARGENT LNG

Mallik Angalakudati

Consulting Partner
PA Consulting

Justin Brady

Vice President - RNG Supply
Vanguard Renewables

Matt Jackson

Vice President Crowley Advanced Energy

Dain Detillier

Executive VP - LNG Operations
‍Harvey Gulf | LNG Bunkering

Cesar Martinez Castillo

Industry Marketing MgrNatural Gas/LNG | Marketing
Endress+Hauser USA

Gregory Krupnikovs

Founder
RikaBiotech

Vince Morrissette

Senior Vice President Commercial
Alder Midstream, LLC

Brent Mellen

Commanding Officer
U.S. Coast Guard Liquified Gas Carrier National Center Of Expertise

Derrick Adam

CEO
Scopes USA

Camilio Morales

Secretary General
NATURGAS

Christopher Guith

Senior Vice President
‍ U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Jacob Dick

Senior LNG editor
‍Natural Gas Intelligence

Kunal Karkera

Jamison Cocklin, Managing Editor - LNG,
Natural Gas Intelligence

Antonio Nicotra

COO
Olbia LNG Terminal Srl

Eser Özdil

Founder & Managing Director
Glocal Group Consulting

Djamel Amri

Senior ManagerInformation Technology
Sonatrach

Roberto Ruiperez Vara, Pe

Director – LNG Technology, Operations and ProjectsFreeport LNG

Amanda Duhon

Director North & Central America, EIC (Energy Industries Council)

Dallas Smith

Vice President of LNG & Offshore | General Manager of LISCR HoustonLiberian Registry

David Baumgartner

Managing Director Kerogen Ventures LLC

Langtry Meyer

Founder & Chief Operating OfficerTexas LNG

Yong J. An

LNG Legal Counsel

Caio Zapata

Chief Executive OfficerENESTAS SA de CV

Robert Nussmeier

Vice-President of Strategic Clients Baker Concrete Construction

Jim Linn

Chief Information Officer American Gas Association

Chikako Ishuguru

Senior AnalystOsaka Gas

Keith Meyer

Chief Executive OfficerLNG Central

Paul de moudt

General Manager North America Shell LNG Trading

Vivek Chandra

Chief Executive OfficerTEXAS LNG

Ron Brogdon

Oil and Gas Team Leader MDxBlocks

Dain Detillier

General Manager LNG FacilityHarvey Gulf International Marine

Krishna Bayanna

CEO/CTO MDxBlocks

Vince Morisette

Commercial DirectorAlder Midstream

Roberto Ruiperez Vara, Pe

Director – LNG Technology, Operations and ProjectsFreeport LNG

Amanda Duhon

Director North & Central America, EIC (Energy Industries Council)

Dallas Smith

Vice President of LNG & Offshore | General Manager of LISCR HoustonLiberian Registry

David Baumgartner

Managing Director Kerogen Ventures LLC

Langtry Meyer

Founder & Chief Operating OfficerTexas LNG

Yong J. An

LNG Legal Counsel

Caio Zapata

Chief Executive OfficerENESTAS SA de CV

Robert Nussmeier

Vice-President of Strategic Clients Baker Concrete Construction

Jim Linn

Chief Information Officer American Gas Association

Chikako Ishuguru

Senior AnalystOsaka Gas

Keith Meyer

Chief Executive OfficerLNG Central

Paul de moudt

General Manager North America Shell LNG Trading

Vivek Chandra

Chief Executive OfficerTEXAS LNG

Ron Brogdon

Oil and Gas Team Leader MDxBlocks

Dain Detillier

General Manager LNG FacilityHarvey Gulf International Marine

Krishna Bayanna

CEO/CTO MDxBlocks

Vince Morisette

Commercial DirectorAlder Midstream

LNG Series Speakers

Alain Giacosa

Technology LNG Manager
Total Energies

James Watson

Secretary General Eurogas

Jose María Gomez Fuster

CEO
Port Authority of Cartagen

Juan Ignacio Buenestado Grande

Distributed generation and self consumption
Excelerate Energy

Marcel Tijhuis

Senior Business Developer
Gasunie

Vittorio Avogadro di Collobiano

Strategy Development Director
ENI next

Milorad Doljanin

Senior Manager Sales & Business Development
Avenir LNG

Bharadwaj Kummamuru

Executive Director
World Bioenergy Association

Keith Meyer

President & CEO
LNG Central

Roberto Ruiperez Vara, Pe

Director – LNG Technology, Operations and ProjectsFreeport LNG

Amanda Duhon

Director North & Central America, EIC (Energy Industries Council)

Dallas Smith

Vice President of LNG & Offshore | General Manager of LISCR HoustonLiberian Registry

David Baumgartner

Managing Director Kerogen Ventures LLC

Langtry Meyer

Founder & Chief Operating OfficerTexas LNG

Yong J. An

LNG Legal Counsel

Caio Zapata

Chief Executive OfficerENESTAS SA de CV

Robert Nussmeier

Vice-President of Strategic Clients Baker Concrete Construction

Jim Linn

Chief Information Officer American Gas Association

Chikako Ishuguru

Senior AnalystOsaka Gas

Keith Meyer

Chief Executive OfficerLNG Central

Paul de moudt

General Manager North America Shell LNG Trading

Vivek Chandra

Chief Executive OfficerTEXAS LNG

Ron Brogdon

Oil and Gas Team Leader MDxBlocks

Dain Detillier

General Manager LNG FacilityHarvey Gulf International Marine

Krishna Bayanna

CEO/CTO MDxBlocks

Vince Morisette

Commercial DirectorAlder Midstream

Roberto Ruiperez Vara, Pe

Director – LNG Technology, Operations and ProjectsFreeport LNG

Amanda Duhon

Director North & Central America, EIC (Energy Industries Council)

Dallas Smith

Vice President of LNG & Offshore | General Manager of LISCR HoustonLiberian Registry

David Baumgartner

Managing Director Kerogen Ventures LLC

Langtry Meyer

Founder & Chief Operating OfficerTexas LNG

Yong J. An

LNG Legal Counsel

Caio Zapata

Chief Executive OfficerENESTAS SA de CV

Robert Nussmeier

Vice-President of Strategic Clients Baker Concrete Construction

Jim Linn

Chief Information Officer American Gas Association

Chikako Ishuguru

Senior AnalystOsaka Gas

Keith Meyer

Chief Executive OfficerLNG Central

Paul de moudt

General Manager North America Shell LNG Trading

Vivek Chandra

Chief Executive OfficerTEXAS LNG

Ron Brogdon

Oil and Gas Team Leader MDxBlocks

Dain Detillier

General Manager LNG FacilityHarvey Gulf International Marine

Krishna Bayanna

CEO/CTO MDxBlocks

Vince Morisette

Commercial DirectorAlder Midstream

About this event

The 8th Annual LNG Summit is a pioneer in the industry in its own right. It has been seen to bring together leaders in this sector, who in turn bring solutions to glaring industry challenges. The event is necessary for several reasons, addressing key challenges and opportunities within the LNG industry and the broader energy landscape. As the world shifts towards cleaner energy sources to combat climate change, it's crucial to discuss how LNG, as a relatively cleaner fossil fuel, fits into this transition. The conference will provide insights into alternative energy options that could potentially replace or complement LNG.

With increasing pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the event will explore the feasibility and benefits of transitioning from LNG to alternative fuels like hydrogen and ammonia, which have gained attention as potential zero-emission energy carriers. The maritime industry is continuously evolving, and adopting the latest technology for LNG ships is crucial for efficiency, safety, and emissions reduction. This conference will showcase innovations in ship design, propulsion systems, and fueling infrastructure, contributing to the industry's advancement.

Methane emissions from LNG operations contribute to global warming. Discussing strategies and initiatives to reduce these emissions aligns with environmental targets and regulatory requirements.Understanding global LNG market trends, pricing mechanisms, and supply-demand dynamics is vital for industry stakeholders to make informed decisions and develop effective business strategies. By exploring the future of LNG through research and development, the event will foster collaboration and innovation.Attendees will gain insights into emerging technologies and potential breakthroughs that could shape the industry. In its 8th year running this event promises to shift the narrative where all aspects of LNG are concerned.

Agenda

LNG in the New Geopolitical Era: Balancing Expansion, Energy Security and New Business Opportunities

9:00 Welcoming Remarks by WISDOM Representative

9:10 Opening Remarks by Chair
Adi Aggarwal, Principal, ASConsulting LLCPeter Keller, Chairman, SEA -LNG

9:45 PANEL DISCUSSION

Evaluating LNG as a Core Component in the New Green Energy Mix
Join our Expert panel discussion debating on LNG as a core component in:

Renewable Energy: helping countries shift from coal and oil to cleaner sources of energy,by providing a low-carbon alternative in the interim
Reduced Emissions in short and long term
Energy Security: enhancing energy security by diversifying energy sources and providing flexibility in supply, enabling stable and resilient energy system in the transition to green energy

Panelist: Vince Morrissette, Senior Vice President Commercial, Alder Midstream, LLC
Panelist: Eser Özdil, Founder & Managing Director, Glocal Group Consulting, Investment & Trade
Panelist: Jonathan Bass, CEO & Chairman, ARGENT LNG

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Awards

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LNG Technological Innovation of the Year

The Most Exceptional Contribution to LNG Value Chain

Digital Transformation Award

The LNG Carrier of the Year Award

Best Supporting Organisation Recognition Award

Green Transition Excellence Award

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Words from our clients that fuel our zeal to serve better.

Great opportunity as service providers to meet with the owners of EPC contractors and industry companies. Good setting to come and meet with other partners. Great opportunity to reconnect with people one works with

Adi Aggarwal

PE, PMP, Program Manager, Global Gas Solutions of ABS

I think, it’s good whether you’re new to the industry and trying to learn the basics of LNG, it’s a good opportunity to get out and hear what’s happening and general trends in the industry, but also for seasoned professionals to hear about new technologies that can help drive their projects forward and reduce cost

Andrew W. Palmatter

Program Director of U.S Energy Association