Flame-conference

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to speak at REGATEC in Lund, Sweden and share some exciting news, that after 10+ years of bringing together Europe's renewable gas community, REGATEC is joining the Flame portfolio as RegatecX. We're not replacing the legacy, we're building on it and the mission remains unchanged; driving science, technology and industry together, securing Europe’s energy future and supporting the transition to sustainable energy solutions. REGATEC has been a cornerstone of the European renewable gas industry for over a decade, and we're committed to maintaining the technical rigor, quality of dialogue, and collaborative spirit that Jörgen Held and Frank Scholwin created. We look forward to continuing this incredible journey together in Amsterdam in 2027. #REGATEC #Flame #RenewableGas #EnergyTransition

Final hours of FLAME 2026. So, what’s staying with you after three days in Amsterdam? A market insight? A debate? A new partnership? Maybe the business card sitting in your pocket right now 👀 As the final sessions continue at Hotel Okura Amsterdam, delegates are making the most of the last conversations, last meetings and last opportunities to connect before the doors close on another edition of FLAME. 📍 19–21 May 2026 | Okura, Amsterdam #FLAME2026 #FLAME #FlameConf

A strong agenda brings people into the room. Strong industry support keeps the conversation moving. Thank you to the sponsors supporting FLAME 2026, including POTEN & PARTNERS, a division of BGC Group, Sempra Infrastructure, Cheniere Energy, Inc., SEFE Energy UK, Uniper, Argus Media and ICE for helping bring together the global gas and LNG community in Amsterdam this week. From the sessions to the networking spaces, your support helped make the discussions, connections and partnerships possible. 📍 FLAME 2026 | Okura, Amsterdam #FLAME2026 #FLAME #FlameConf

On the third and final day of FLAME, we caught up with Fanni Kummer, Structured Trading Manager at E.ON UK ENERGY MARKETS LIMITED UK, for a quick chat on weather risk, hedging and why flexibility matters more than ever in gas trading. Fanni discussed how flexible weather derivatives can give energy retailers more room to respond when risks shift, from warm to cold, cold to warm, portfolio changes and volume swings. After a turbulent winter, the conversation felt especially relevant for traders managing P&L volatility in fast-moving gas and power markets. Her message was clear: traditional one-off hedging approaches are becoming harder to rely on. The market needs more product development, more counterparties and sharper tools to manage weather exposure. Take a closer look at the conversation. 📍 FLAME 2026 | Hotel Okura Amsterdam #FLAME2026 #FLAME #FlameConf

Not every valuable conversation starts with a formal introduction. Between sessions at Hotel Okura Amsterdam, the networking spaces have been filled with coffee catch ups, familiar faces, shared laughs and the kind of conversations that make this industry feel smaller than it is. Alongside the market discussions and business meetings, FLAME 2026 has also created space for genuine connections between people who spend the year working across different corners of the global gas and LNG sector. Some partnerships begin in meeting rooms. Some start over coffee and a good story. 📍 19–21 May 2026 | Okura, Amsterdam #FLAME2026 #FLAME #FlameConf

China’s role in the future of global LNG markets remains one of the industry’s biggest questions. At FLAME 2026 in Amsterdam, explored the role of natural gas in China’s evolving energy landscape and how the country is balancing supply security, affordability and energy transition priorities. The session also looked at how China continues to navigate energy reliability while managing transition pressures across coal-dependent regions. 📍 19–21 May 2026 | Okura, Amsterdam Yao Li - SIA Energy #FLAME2026 #FLAME #FlameConf

As energy markets continue to evolve, flexibility in contracting and joint purchasing mechanisms are becoming increasingly important for long-term supply security and commercial stability. The session explored how buyers and suppliers are adapting contract structures to respond to changing market conditions, geopolitical uncertainty and evolving demand patterns. Discussions also focused on the role of flexibility in strengthening market resilience and supporting future LNG and gas supply strategies across regions. 📍 19–21 May 2026 | Okura, Amsterdam Will Jordan - EQT Corporation, Anne-Sophie Corbeau - Columbia University #FLAME2026 #FLAME #FlameConf

The Eastern Mediterranean is becoming one of the most closely watched regions in the global energy market as new corridors, supply routes and geopolitical priorities continue to emerge. The discussion explored the future of the South North Corridor, the evolving role of Egypt and Turkey in regional gas markets, and the opportunities emerging across Syria and Cyprus as Europe continues to diversify supply routes. 📍 19–21 May 2026 | Okura, Amsterdam #FLAME2026 #FLAME #FlameConf

Every industry talks about the next generation. Bright Sparks gives them a seat in the room. This morning at FLAME 2026, students and young professionals joined senior industry leaders for the Bright Sparks breakfast, gaining direct access to discussions on net zero energy systems, global gas markets and the future of the sector. Alongside the agenda, the session also opened the door to something just as valuable: career advice, mentorship and honest conversations with CEOs and decision-makers across the industry. Today’s speakers included Angus Paxton on future energy systems and Yao Li on natural gas’ role in China’s energy future. 📍 FLAME 2026 | Hotel Okura Amsterdam #FLAME2026 #FLAME #FlameConf

Diversification is only useful when the supply can actually move. At FLAME, Chima Mba Kalu, Manager of Marketing and Business Development at Nigeria LNG Limited Oil & Energy, spoke about NLNG’s role as a strategically positioned supplier in the Atlantic Basin, with access to Europe, South America and wider global markets. Nigeria LNG sits among the world’s major LNG suppliers NLNG owns its own fleet, giving it flexibility in global delivery Its Atlantic Basin location supports easier access into Europe Europe’s need for diversified supply creates a clear role for Nigerian LNG As energy markets face disruption and Europe looks for reliable supply options, NLNG’s position, flexibility and export capacity make this a timely conversation. Play and hear Chima’s perspective in full. 📍 19–21 May 2026 | Okura, Amsterdam #FLAME2026 #FLAME #FlameConf