Panel Discussion 6: Beyond LNG: Building a Regional Gas Economy

Natural gas has the potential to become far more than an export commodity—it can serve as a catalyst for industrialisation, economic diversification and regional energy security. While LNG exports will play an important role, long-term success will depend on developing strong domestic markets, expanding gas-to-power, supporting downstream industries, promoting virtual pipeline solutions to deliver gas to remote and off-grid communities and industries, and strengthening cross-border energy partnerships. This panel will explore how governments, industry and investors can create sustainable demand for Venezuelan gas, maximise value across the gas value chain, and position Venezuela as a key contributor to a more integrated, resilient and inclusive energy market across Latin America and the Caribbean.

With: Carlos Hinestrosa, Director of Fuels and LNG Development, InterEnergy; Ruben Perez, Technical Vice President, Asociación Venezolana de Procesadores de Gas (AVPG); Jean Michel Bonnet, Conseiller du Commerce Extérieur de la France

Moderated by: Oscar Santibañez, Director Central America, GELA