Gulf Coast Energy Forum 2026
Event Date
October 14–16, 2026
Location
New Orleans, LA
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe Gulf Coast Energy Forum is a natural gas and LNG conference held annually in New Orleans, produced by the team behind the LDC Gas Forums and NatGas To Power Forum series. The U.S. Gulf Coast is established as the epicenter for global LNG supply, and hundreds of energy industry professionals gather in New Orleans to gain insight and analyze current issues facing the U.S. Gulf Coast natural gas market, as well as the growth in exports of Liquefied Natural Gas to global markets.
The event is designed as a commercial, deal-making gathering rather than a traditional conference. It is billed as the industry's premier gathering for natural gas professionals, much more than simply a conference, with participants routinely negotiating transactions during the event. The entire natural gas value chain is represented, including LNG facility operators, LNG transporters, shipping, traders, marketers, producers, pipelines, LDCs/utilities, end users, regulators, policy makers, market analysts, and key service providers.
Attendees come to learn from newsmakers, obtain unique market insight, and network with existing and prospective counterparties. Networking is at the heart of the Forum, with multiple opportunities arranged to meet and engage through scheduled networking activities and before, after and in-between sessions.
Show Highlights
The 2026 program spans the LNG value chain from a commercial perspective. Topics include monetizing transactions and the capability to use natural gas to generate electricity to serve AI data centers.
Key agenda areas include:
- LNG Export Market Overview: LNG export terminal capacity, global LNG demand, LNG pricing and forecasts, LNG feedgas capability, and new LNG projects
- Demand: competing demand for LNG feedgas, including AI data centers
- Production: optimal producing basins supplying U.S. Gulf Coast LNG exports
- Infrastructure: capabilities, constraints, storage, new projects and virtual pipelines
- Policy & Regulatory: energy policy updates and regulatory developments
- Other: gas/electric coordination, supply chain, technology and low-carbon energy
The registration includes a keynote lunch, and a new LNG Nexus sponsorship opportunity was introduced for 2026. The Forum differentiates itself by focusing on commercial operations across the entire LNG value chain, with speakers and attendees who are dealmakers directly involved in commercial operations.
Registration
Registration is completed online through the official event portal. Conference registration includes access to all sessions, the keynote lunch, networking breakfasts and breaks, and cocktail receptions, as well as a copy of the conference program, with optional networking activities available at an additional cost.
Published registration types and fees (U.S. funds):
- Standard Registration: Conference Registration – $1,795.00; Optional Networking Activities – $245.00
- Sponsor Registration: Conference Registration – $1,795.00; Optional Networking Activities – $245.00
- Government Registration: Conference Registration – $850.00 (a 50% discount) with Optional Networking Activities – $245.00
- Energy Merchant Gas Buyer: Conference Registration – $850.00; Optional Networking Activities – $245.00
- Gas Buyers (Regulated Utilities & End Users only): Conference Registration at no charge, limited to a maximum of 3 free passes per company
- Press: complimentary for those who meet media criteria
Early Bird and promotional discounts apply to standard registrations only.
History
The Gulf Coast Energy Forum is presented in 2026 as its 8th Annual edition, held October 14–16, 2026 at the Westin Canal Place in New Orleans. It is brought to you by the producers of the LDC Gas Forum and NatGas To Power Forum series. The Forum is one of six events in the broader LDC Gas Forum series and is produced by Access Intelligence, LLC.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the Gulf Coast Energy Forum 2026 held?
The 8th Annual Gulf Coast Energy Forum takes place October 14–16, 2026 at the Westin New Orleans Canal Place, located at 100 Iberville St, New Orleans, LA 70130.
Who should attend the Gulf Coast Energy Forum?
The event draws the entire natural gas value chain, including LNG facility operators, transporters, shipping, traders, marketers, producers, pipelines, LDCs and utilities, end users, regulators, policy makers, market analysts and service providers. It is designed for commercial dealmakers focused on U.S. Gulf Coast natural gas and global LNG activity.
How much does registration cost?
Standard conference registration is $1,795.00, with optional networking activities at $245.00. Government and energy merchant gas buyer registrations are $850.00, and gas buyers from regulated utilities and end users may qualify to attend at no charge, limited to three free passes per company.
How do I register for the Gulf Coast Energy Forum?
Registration is completed online through the official event portal linked on the Gulf Coast Energy Forum website. Your registration includes access to all sessions, the keynote lunch, networking breakfasts and breaks, cocktail receptions, and a copy of the conference program.
Where should I stay and how do I get a discounted hotel rate?
The official conference hotel is the Westin New Orleans Canal Place, which offers a discounted block rate of $271.00. The room block expires Monday, September 21, 2026, and reservations should be made only through the official link or by calling the hotel and asking for the Gulf Coast Energy Forum block.
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