LNG Tech Summit 2009 will discuss the current technical challenges facing the LNG industry

June 18, 2009 - PRLog -- LNG Tech Global Summit will have a strong focus on LNG technology and will discuss current technical challenges facing the industry through an array of international case-studies, workshops and presentations.

With dedicated streams focusing on liquefaction, shipping, regasification and FLNG, key topics for this year’s summit include optimising your LNG facilities, LNG transfer, Floating LNG Units, liquefaction technology and start-up terminal operations. LNG Tech 2009 will also feature an exclusive site visit to the Gate LNG Terminal, which will allow delegates to see the construction of this regasification facility and see first-hand how the Gate Terminal project is progressing.

The Summit will also once again bring together the leading oil and gas companies, gas shipping and utilities companies from around the globe to discuss how to achieve technical excellence across the complete LNG value chain. Over 200 international delegates and press are expected.

Key speakers at this year’s event include, amongst others, Ed Lehotsky, Vice President, LNG Project Management of Cheniere, Captain  Mark K. Lane, Vice President Operations of Excelerate Energy, Rob Klein Nagelvoort, General Manager Gas Technology of Shell Global Solutions.

Andrew Barrett, Managing Director, WTG Energy, comments: “The success of the LNG Summit is built upon partnerships with leading market players and media. We received overwhelming feedback from our delegates and sponsors alike regarding last year’s event and the summit has gone from strength to strength. With a very strong programme and a range of experts that will discuss the LNG current challenges, 2009 looks set to be bigger and better than ever and I’m really looking forward to the event.”

Individuals interested in attending, sponsoring or finding out more about the 2009 event should visit www.lngsummit.com.

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The 4th Annual LNG Tech Global Summit 2009 will discuss current technical challenges facing the industry through an array of international case-studies, workshops and presentations.