Budapest LNG Summit

The Budapest LNG Summit focuses on the up-and-coming LNG region of Central & Eastern Europe, connecting regional demand with the international supply chain. The first Budapest LNG Summit was organised in 2017, and since then the conference has become a well-established meeting point for major stakeholders of the regional and global LNG and gas market to discuss the key LNG-related developments in the region and beyond.

The 6th Budapest LNG Summit will be organised on 23 April 2025.

 

Testimonials

Andrea Istenes Solti

The conference provided a great opportunity to meet partners and stakeholders and discuss how Shell can support the diversification and energy security of the region.

Andrea Istenes Solti

Franck Neel

Always a pleasure to participate to this event and thanks again to the great organization!

Franck Neel

Gergely Molnár

It was a great pleasure and honour to give the keynote speech at the Budapest LNG Summit. Huge congratulations to Andrea Panczel, Evelin Szőke and the team for organising this top-notch conference.

Gergely Molnár

Ferencz I. Szabolcs

Great to meet our partners and discuss the way forward for the Vertical Gas Corridor at the Budapest LNG Summit. Thank you for the outstanding efforts of the organisers.

Ferencz I. Szabolcs

Teodora Georgieva

It is truly an honor and pleasure to be invited by Andrea Panczel and Claudia Patricolo for the second consecutive year. The significance of this conference cannot be overstated,  it is crucial for industry leaders to come together, share insights and work for one cause.

Teodora Georgieva

Maria Olczak

It was a great honour and fun to join the 5th Budapest LNG Summit and the panel on the EU methane regulation.

Maria Olczak

HOT TOPICS

  • Global Gas and LNG Market Outlook: Lessons learnt this winter season and how to go forward. The growth trajectory of the gas and LNG industry and its response to global energy demands. Future trends in pricing and trade patterns. 
  • Europe’s Energy Transition: The role of gas and LNG in enhancing the EU’s energy security and diversification. The potential for LNG as a bridge fuel in the EU’s decarbonisation strategy.
  • Infrastructure Investments, the Special Position of CEE/SEE: Expanding the gas infrastructure, LNG terminals and storage capabilities in Central and Eastern Europe. New infrastructure developments and expansion project and new sources, cooperation in the region. Investment strategies for increasing LNG infrastructure resilience and flexibility.
  • Risk Management and Financing LNG Projects: Financial models for LNG infrastructure investments in a volatile economic environment. Risk management strategies in LNG contracting and pricing.
  • Sustainability and Decarbonization: Greening the LNG value chain. The rise of bio-LNG. Innovations in reducing carbon emissions in LNG production, transportation, and utilization. LNG, as a partner in hydrogen production.
  • Technological Innovations in LNG: Breakthrough technologies. Advances in small-scale LNG. Digitalisation in LNG operations.
  • Policy and Regulatory Frameworks of LNG: The role of government policies and international cooperation in the expansion of the LNG market. Regulatory challenges and regional cooperation in Central and Eastern Europe.

Former SPEAKERS

Péter Szijjártó

Minister Of Foreign Affairs And Trade, Hungary

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Jefferson Edwards

Vice President, Shell Energy

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Gergely Szabó

Regional Chairman, MET Central Europe

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Dr. Vitaliy Baylarbayov

Deputy Vice-President, SOCAR

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Konstantinos Sifnaios

Vice President & Managing Director, Gastrade S.A.

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Teodora Georgieva

Executive officer and Board Member, ICGB AD, Interconnector Greece Bulgaria

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Lászlo Fritsch

CEO, MVM CEEnergy

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Franck Neel

Member of the Executive Board, OMV Petrom

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Szabolcs I Ferencz

Chairman-CEO of FGSZ Natural Gas Transmission Ltd.

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Sotirios Bravos

Chief Officer, Commercial Services, DESFA

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Danijela Šimović

Director of the Commercial and Financial Affairs Sector, LNG Croatia

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Mario Matković

CEO, MET Croatia Energy Trade Ltd.

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Kiril Ravnachki

Member of the Management Board, Bulgartransgaz

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Ion Sterian

Director General, Transgaz

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Pawel Stanczak

Advisor at Representation in the EU, LLC Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine

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Veselin Sinabov

Director of Natural Gas Trading Directorate and Member of the Board of Directors, Bulgargaz EAD

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Viktória dr. Mészáros Kardosné

Manager of the Green Transition Office, FGSZ Natural Gas Transmission Ltd.

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Eszter Szekeres

Executive Director of Wholesale&Portfolio Optimization, MET Central Europe

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Gökhan Soruş

Board Member and Gas Group Leader, PETFORM

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Anett Csontos-Tóth

Head of EU Regulatory Affairs, MOL Group

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Mykola Kolisnyk

Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine

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György Berze

CEO, HEXUM Földgáz Zrt.

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Rastislav Ňukovič

CEO, EUSTREAM

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Mónika Zsigri

Head of Unit, DG ENER Task Force European Commission

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Vladimir Malinov

CEO, Executive Member of the Management Board, Bulgartransgaz

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Gergely Molnár

Energy Analyst, International Energy Agency (IEA)

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Maria Olczak

Research Fellow, Oxford Institute for Energy Studies

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Zoltán Rahóty

Director of Structured Gas Trading, LNG and Upstream, MVM CEEnergy

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Tamás Pletser

EMEA Oil & Gas Analyst, Erste Group

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Claudia Patricolo

Editor-in-chief, CEENERGYNEWS

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Former sponsors and partners

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Be proactive and stand out from the crowd by becoming a sponsor of the Budapest LNG Summit!

  • Introduce yourself and showcase your project or technology at an international forum;
  • Get international coverage and high-profile visibility for your brand;
  • Benefit from networking and conducting business with senior-level delegates from the industry and government;
  • Make sure that your message reaches a broad audience;
  • Find new partners, investors and clients!

Contact us directly on office@whitepaperconsulting.hu to discuss sponsorship opportunities!

Who you can meet?

  • Government representatives, EU policymakers, industry associations, and local administration;
  • Domestic and international regulators;
  • Energy producers and suppliers;
  • Transmission system operators (TSO) and Distribution system operators (DSO);
  • Engineering, procurement, logistics & construction companies;
  • Materials suppliers, technology providers, and equipment manufacturers;
  • Stakeholders of various end-use sectors;
  • Consulting companies, law firms, banks and financial institutions;
  • Research and development organisations, academia.
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About the organiser

White Paper Consulting (WPC) is a team of professionals with solid experience in the organisation of business events in the energy sector. WPC is the organiser of the leading energy summits in Central and Eastern Europe since 7 years with well-established brands like the Budapest Energy Summit, the Budapest LNG Summit, the Budapest Hydrogen Summit and the Budapest Climate Summit. Out events are ideally placed to take a prominent role in connecting policymakers and the business ecosystem by providing a unique platform to discuss the driving trends of the energy industry.

Our portfolio includes CEENERGYNEWS, the leading English-language online portal that delivers up-to-date news and analysis across the energy agenda in 20+ countries in Central and South-Eastern Europe.

THE EVENT VENUE

The venue of the event is the Hotel Marriott Budapest, located in the heart of Hungary’s capital, along the banks of the Danube River and near Budapest’s most treasured landmarks, from the Chain Bridge to Buda Castle.

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