Gas, Security, and Transition in an evolving energy landscape
| Date | 29 Oct 2026, 14:00 - 16:30 hrs |
| Venue | Marina Bay Sands Singapore |
Natural gas continues to play a significant role in global and regional energy systems, supporting power generation, industrial activity, and overall energy security. At the same time, gas markets are undergoing structural changes, shaped by evolving supply dynamics, contracting practices, and shifting demand patterns.
In many economies, gas remains an important source of flexibility within the power system, helping to balance variability from other generation sources and support reliability in meeting electricity demand. These considerations are becoming more prominent as energy systems become more complex and interconnected.
This roundtable will examine the role of natural gas, including how gas markets are evolving and how we are managing fuel security alongside broader energy planning and transition considerations.
Key Discussions:
- Outlook for natural gas supply and LNG market dynamics, and what they mean for energy security
- How contracting approaches and pricing structures are evolving in global gas markets
- The role of natural gas in ensuring power system reliability and flexibility
- Balancing near-term energy security needs with longer-term transition objectives
- How gas infrastructure and investment decisions are adapting to changing demand patterns
- Key risks and uncertainties shaping gas availability, affordability, and system planning
| Time (GMT +8) | Programme |
14:00 – 14:05 hrs |
Welcome Remarks by EMA |
14:05 – 14:10 hrs |
Opening Remarks |
14:10 – 14:15 hrs |
Keynote Address |
14:15 – 15:00 hrs |
Session 1: Securing Gas Supply for Asia’s Energy Transition As Asia continues to balance economic growth with decarbonisation objectives, natural gas remains an important part of the region’s energy mix. The growing demand for LNG, combined with evolving supply dynamics and contracting structures, is reshaping how countries approach fuel security and affordability. This session will explore the outlook for gas supply in Asia, including LNG market developments, contract structures, and the role of suppliers and buyers in ensuring stable and flexible fuel availability. It will also examine how gas markets are adapting to changing demand patterns and the implications for investment and long-term supply security. Panellists:
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15:00 – 15:40 hrs |
Session 2: Natural Gas and Energy Security in a Changing Power System As power systems across Asia evolve with higher shares of variable renewable energy, natural gas continues to play a critical role in supporting system reliability, flexibility, and energy security. Its role is increasingly shaped by the need to balance intermittent generation, meet peak demand, and ensure resilience in the face of supply and price volatility. This session will examine the evolving role of gas in Asia’s energy security strategy, including its interaction with renewable energy growth, grid stability needs, and long-term transition pathways. It will also explore how countries are managing the trade-offs between affordability, reliability, and decarbonisation in their energy systems. Speaker:
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