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LNG Operations North America Summit

  • September 30-1 October, 2026
  • Norris Conference Centers - Houston/CityCentre, Houston, TX

Event Overview

The LNG Operations North America Summit will convene experts and operational leaders from across the global liquefied natural gas (LNG) value chain, including producers, midstream operators, shipping companies, technology providers, academia, and industry consortia to discuss the rapid evolution and commercial deployment of next generation LNG capabilities. The 2026 Summit will highlight the critical advancements shaping the future of global energy, with a focus on the priorities and challenges top-of-mind for today’s operational leaders.

2026 Confirmed Speakers Include:

Download the Agenda for a complete list of speakers and session topics.

  • Honorable James E. Campos

    President, Red Post Energy Futures Event Moderator

  • Melanie Wilson

    LNG Operations Advisor, ExxonMobil

  • Steven Borsos

    Vice President LNG, Fluor Corporation

  • Paul Sullivan

    Vice President of LNG Americas, Worley

  • Roberto Vara

    Vice President, Freeport LNG

  • COL Robert Hilliard

    United States Commander, U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville

  • Dain Detillier

    Executive Vice President of LNG Operations, Harvey Gulf

  • Christopher Guith

    Senior Vice President, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

  • Algert Prifti

    CCUS Portfolio Manager, Black & Veatch

  • Gaojing (Melody) Cao

    Head of Product APM, SLB

  • Russell Amacher

    Commercial Vessel Specialist, U.S. Coast Guard

  • Brian Hill

    Gateway Director- Western Gulf, MARAD

About the LNG Operations North America Summit

Topics to be covered

  • Strengthening LNG supply chain resilience by managing equipment constraints and global logistics disruptions impacting components
  • Understanding LNG regulatory compliance by navigating FERC, PHMSA, EPA, and cybersecurity requirements
  • Optimizing maintenance & reliability strategies by leveraging predictive technology, advanced diagnostics, and Zero Trust architecture to mitigate growing cyber risks across industrial systems
  • Building an emissions-managed gas value chain by implementing methane leak detection and reduction technology and integrating CCS integration into liquefaction and upstream production
  • Evaluating modular and small‑scale LNG deployment, allowing for reduced labor intensity, faster time‑to‑market, and ability to reach remote markets
  • Reviewing the liquefaction technology advancements shaping next‑generation LNG trains
  • Evaluating LNG through the lens of energy security and geopolitics
  • Understanding maritime and bunkering innovations, focusing on fleet demand, safety standards, and the evolving role of LNG bunkering for marine, rail, and heavy‑duty transportation customers

This summit will highlight how the LNG sector is transforming to meet rising global demand, reduce emissions, and support long-term energy security. With LNG playing a pivotal role in flexible, reliable, and lower carbon energy systems, operators are advancing innovations that enhance storage capacity, streamline shipping logistics, and improve the efficiency of liquefaction and regasification terminals. These capabilities are especially essential in remote, offshore, or infrastructure constrained environments where operational continuity and agility are required.

Industry leaders will share insights into how they are modernizing existing LNG infrastructure and accelerating decarbonization initiatives including methane abatement and carbon capture and storage. Participants will also explore how strategic collaboration across the LNG ecosystem is reshaping project development models and enabling greater flexibility and scalability for future growth.

Attendees will take part in dynamic discussions featuring senior decisionmakers, technical experts, operators, EPCs, and representatives from regulatory agencies. Sessions will explore topics such as the future of LNG market dynamics, innovations in liquefaction and regasification technologies, methane management and sustainability, digital transformation, and the evolving role of LNG in global energy security.

ASI’s Summit is specifically designed to bridge the gap between innovative operational advancements and technologies and the practical needs of LNG community. We recognize that leaders in this sector often operate within their established networks, and our summit provides a crucial conduit for them to efficiently connect with a broader audience of LNG experts, innovators, and solution providers. Our interactive forums are at the heart of this connection, fostering dynamic dialogue and deep collaboration.

Trusted for our expertise and reliability, ASI serves as a catalyst for real-world solutions through impactful engagements. Through carefully curated content, including case studies, expert presentations, and lively panel discussions, we deliver impactful engagements that translate directly into actionable insights for the LNG industry.

Summit is CLOSED TO PRESS / NO RECORDINGS

Gain Knowledge & Insight: Leave with knowledge gained from our senior level speakers on some of the complex challenges facing the LNG community.

Build Partnerships: The agenda is designed to allow for ample networking opportunities and the ability to engage in constructive dialogue among all in attendance.

Influence: Help foster ideas! Share your own insight and knowledge during our interactive sessions. All attendees are encouraged to address our speaker faculty and each other with their questions, comments, or ideas.

ASI Event Testimonials

Exceptional professionalism. I very much enjoyed the level of engagement by your attendees...Thank you for the opportunity to conduct what we call “Knowledge Transfer
Director UCSD
This was truly one of the best conferences I've attended! A fantastic event!.. This was a collaborative event where we took the opportunity to learn from each other to drive our industry forward.
Vice President of Business Development KTERIO
A superb program. I have been attending utility/energy sessions, of widely varying sizes, for over 35 years. Your work ranks with the best I have experienced.
District of Columbia, Department of Energy and Environment

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