The 8th Annual Gulf Coast Energy Forum takes place October 14 – 16, 2026, in New Orleans, LA.
Houston, Texas
The U.S. Gulf Coast continues its dominance as the epicenter for Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) exports to global markets. At the same time, demand for natural gas for domestic use in this region is extremely strong and projected to grow considerably in the foreseeable future. New Orleans is the obvious location for energy industry professionals to gather to examine markets, obtain insight, develop strategies, and consummate commercial transactions.
The 8th annual Gulf Coast Energy Forum takes place October 14 – 16, 2026 in New Orleans, LA. This is the industry’s premier gathering uniquely positioned for natural gas and LNG industry professionals, which is much more than simply a conference, with participants routinely negotiating commercial transactions during the event.
This year’s Program is structured to address critical issues faced by Natural Gas and LNG export market stakeholders spanning the commercial value chain. The central theme for the Agenda includes the industry response to the phenomenal increase in U.S. natural gas demand, primarily for liquefaction and export of LNG, to fuel Natural Gas Power Generation, including for AI data centers, and also to supply domestic U.S. natural gas demand stemming from economic growth and re-industrialization.
Beyond these overarching themes, the agenda also addresses issues unique to U.S. Gulf Coast Natural Gas markets, including:
- Worldwide geopolitical events impacting Domestic U.S. and global energy markets
- Demand for reliable/non-intermittent electricity in the form of natural gas-fired power generation
- Gas/electric coordination challenges
- Accelerating development of natural gas midstream infrastructure (pipeline, storage, distribution) to overcome constraints to support demand growth (permitting reform)
- Evolving gas supply flow patterns into/across/from the U.S. Gulf Coast market region
- Impact of Natural Gas exports (LNG and Mexico) competing for supply from production regions traditionally serving U.S. Gulf Coast markets
- State and local energy policy implications, including zero carbon energy mandates
Specific to LNG exports, the entire commercial value chain will be examined, including production, feedgas access, midstream delivery capacity, storage, liquefaction terminal operations, shipping, global market requirements, trading and marketing, etc. The agenda will include evaluation of the numerous new LNG export terminal projects in various stages of development, calculation of forecasted growth in U.S. LNG export capacity, and resulting increase in U.S. market share of the global LNG demand.
Gulf Coast Energy Forum topics include market fundamentals (supply/demand/price), natural gas supply sufficiency, midstream infrastructure project updates, end-use natural gas buyer perspectives, policy/regulatory/legal analysis, and technology innovations. These topics are discussed in the context of the commercial operations value chain involving producing, transporting, and buying natural gas and LNG.
The Program for the Gulf Coast Energy Forum consists of 2 ½ days of Presentations and moderated Panels providing topical content, insight, analysis, and takeaways from industry leaders and subject matter experts.
A Keynote Luncheon Address will be provided by Jeff Hammad, Chief Commercial Officer, Golden Pass LNG.
The Program also includes five moderated Panel discussions addressing a variety of timely topics, discussed by knowledgeable industry leaders representing the following leading organizations: Natural Gas Intelligence (NGI), East Daley Analytics, ConocoPhillips, Howard Energy Partners, DT Midstream, Enbridge Inc., REV LNG, Gulf Coast Midstream, Sapphire Gas Solutions, bp, Center For LNG, Williams, Entergy Services, Torridon Group LLC, RBN Energy, a Novi Company, Sempra Infrastructure, Glenfarne LNG, Shell, TC Energy, NJ Resources, EQT, Southern Company Services, Southern Company Gas, Cleveland Advisory, NatGasHub.com, nGenue, Trellis Energy Software, SEO Agency USA, Delta Utilities, NRG Energy, GCC of America and Cleveland Advisory. Panel discussions offer an excellent opportunity to gain actionable insight into topical issues, with drill-down focus, from a variety of unique perspectives.
The Program also incorporates multiple sessions of dedicated time for networking, to facilitate discussion, including with Speakers, and to meet and connect with existing and prospective customers, as well as key product/service providers from across the value chain.
This Forum focuses on U.S. Gulf Coast natural gas and LNG export markets, while five other LDC Gas Forums throughout the year address other primary regions and key market segments across the continent. Registration is available at www.ldcgasforums.com/gc.
About the LDC Gas Forums: The LDC Gas Forums (4), Gulf Coast Energy Forum, NatGas to Power Forum, series consists of six annual events, each focused on a key natural gas market region across North America. This is where buyers and sellers meet to do business. Much more than simply conferences, the Forums are a purpose-built event that delivers insights into critical issues affecting natural gas, LNG, natural gas power generation, and emerging energy markets, but in addition, provides participants opportunities to meet with industry counterparts to complete commercial business transactions. Timely panel discussions featuring key industry experts focus on important questions facing buyers, sellers, transportation operators, service/product suppliers, and other market stakeholders in competitive energy markets. Topics addressed include: natural gas and LNG market fundamentals (supply/demand); price forecasting; LNG exports; natural gas power generation demand (incl. for AI Data Centers); gas/electric coordination; natural gas and LNG midstream infrastructure; energy policy; regulation; legal; geopolitics; Mexico gas exports; natural gas end user perspectives; virtual pipeline solutions; technology innovations for energy; energy evolution/additions providing supply security, affordability, and lower carbon alternatives (incl. certified gas, RNG, CCS).
Participants at the Forums include C-Suite market leaders, decision makers and subject matter experts, representing all segments of the commercial natural gas and LNG value chain including utilities, industrial gas consumers, producers, pipelines, marketers, key service/product providers, as well as policy makers, regulators and market analysts. Multiple dedicated networking sessions give you access to your clients, prospects, and peers to pursue opportunities in the market.
Even in today’s digital age, natural gas and LNG market participants appreciate events that facilitate face-to-face interaction. The LDC Gas Forums are uniquely structured to meet this expectation. The Forums have been the venue of choice for thousands of participants for several decades.
The LDC Gas Forums: Southeast, Northeast, Energy Innovations: Rockies & West, Mid-Continent, Gulf Coast Energy Forum, and NatGas to Power Forum.
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Media Contact Details
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