Pricing levels play a crucial role in stimulating long-term demand in Asia. In North Asian markets, balancing LNG with decarbonisation objectives is challenging, and managing expiring contracts amid uncertain demand is crucial, leading to some discussion on long-term contracts. In South & Southeast Asian markets, high LNG prices impact new entrants and existing projects, encouraging the optimisation of infrastructure, and bolstering firm LNG supply. For the Indian Sub-Continent markets, price sensitivity is a challenge, and appetite for investing in US projects or committing to HH-indexed LNG is being assessed. The question remains whether high prices defer or destroy LNG demand. How much appetite is there for new long-term contracts in key Asia markets? What impact has high prices had on new entrants and their existing projects and their planned gas to power projects? What is the appetite to invest in US projects or commit to long term HH indexed LNG?

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Assessing the current and future appetite for LNG in key Asian markets as they balance economic viability, environmental concerns, and energy independence.

These two dynamic markets are shaping the future of LNG in Asia. In Thailand, LNG development is gaining momentum due to lower prices, and it is playing a crucial role in driving economic recovery. However, the country faces challenges balancing energy security and with net-zero commitments. In China, imports are recovering from a slump in 2022, with January imports jumping nearly 30% year-on-year, and LNG helping to drive its green transition, and shape future demand globally. What role will natural gas play in each market? What efforts are being made in each market to mitigate emissions from LNG? And what impact will China’s changing energy mix and Thailand’s substitution of domestic gas have on LNG?

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Gain valuable insights into these two pivotal players, exploring what impact their natural gas, emissions reduction, and energy transitions strategies will have on regional and global energy dynamics.

FSRU’s enable rapid and cost-effective LNG import capacity growth, offering flexibility and adaptability. However, bringing them online requires addressing technical, regulatory, and infrastructure challenges. Small-scale LNG distribution and bunkering are potential growth areas, and FSRU’s play a pivotal role in expanding these markets, especially in Asia. The strategic deployment of both FSRU’s and land-based terminals is essential for meeting diverse LNG demand and fostering industrial growth throughout the region. What is the regional overview of the projects under construction and those planned to 2030 for both FSRUs and land-based terminals? What has been the impact of European FSRU demand in deploying FSRU’s in Asia Pacific? Can China and India sustain the recent growth in new terminals?

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Hear from industry leaders with real-world knowledge as they explore how new construction techniques, innovation, and technology is shaping the future of FSRU’s and land-based terminals, unlocking new supply and growth opportunities throughout the region.

CCUS solutions represent a significant opportunity for the Asia-Pacific region, helping to decarbonise hard to abate sectors, create new valued-added applications – such as synthetic fuels and materials – and unlock new commercial value chains. However, establishing new CCUS projects requires significant investment, government support, and a new policy framework for the region. Collaboration among different industry, government, and regulators is crucial for accelerating the adoption of CCUS solutions and highlighting its role in achieving net-zero goals. What are the economic and technical considerations for implementing carbon capture projects in the region? What are the economic and policy barriers to large-scale deployment of carbon capture? What are the potential sites for safe carbon storage in the Asia-Pacific, and what regulatory frameworks are needed? How can captured carbon dioxide be effectively utilised in hard to abate industrial processes? How can different industries collaborate to accelerate the adoption of carbon capture solutions?

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Gain insights into how collaboration, incentives, and technology are reducing the cost of CCUS, enabling significant emission reductions in hard to abate sectors, and unlocking new growth opportunities in the new carbon economy.

Buyers in Asia are increasingly interested in LNG with low greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Delivering GHG-neutral LNG, as demonstrated by Shell’s recent delivery to Taiwan, is a step toward addressing emissions concerns. While companies focus on Scope 1 and 2 emissions (from operations and bought fuel), they also grapple with pressure to address Scope 3 emissions (from products). Changing regulations and evolving clean energy expectations add complexity to adopting new decarbonisation technologies. However, innovative technologies and strategic planning will drive its evolution, with LNG’s resilience and adaptability contributing significantly to Asia-Pacific’s sustainable energy future. What policy changes are needed to encourage the sustainable use of LNG? Hoe effectively are organisations in Japan and the wider region reducing their Scope 1 and 2 emissions. What emerging technologies will have the greatest impact on achieving net-zero goals?

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Reviewing current emission reduction strategies in key Asian markets, what impact cross-border collaboration and regulation will have on future efforts, and how technology can make further accelerate decarbonisation in the LNG value chain.

Rapid growth in energy demand across Asia is seeing LNG become the fuel of choice, driven by expanding populations, rising standards of living, and sprawling urbanisation. With LNG production and transportation at an all-time high, Asia is seeing new opportunities for both land-based import terminals as well as floating storage and regasification facilities. However, critical barriers to LNG value chain financing are likely to constrain demand growth in South and Southeast Asian markets, as cost inflation, demand fluctuations, and delays in approving new developments impact long-term investment in the industry. How are lenders responding to the uncertainties in LNG demand and deployment of funds between different fuels? What efforts do host governments need to make to promote investment in LNG infrastructure and promote LNG as a new demand centre? What are the key hurdles currently associated to the development of energy projects in Asia Pacific?

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Explore how best to secure investment and financing to successfully deliver new LNG projects, and understand how Asia can transition from fossil fuels to cleaner energy sources whilst balancing economic imperatives and climate goals.

• Evaluating energy supply through the lens of GHG emissions intensity
• Accurately measuring emissions across fuel supply chains for both CO2 and CH4
• New technologies enabling emissions measurement by natural gas producers and consumers at a systemic level

• Building a long-term framework to benchmark LNG against pipeline gas and coal in the world's top markets
• Implications for natural gas and LNG trade and pricing
• Strategic considerations for Natural Gas and LNG buyers and sellers