1-4 December, 2026
Istanbul, Türkiye
Host Sponsor
LNG is firmly established as a crucial enabler of economic stability and growth in Europe and Asia. Situated at the meeting point of the two continents, and long appreciated as a point of cross-cultural and commercial exchange, Istanbul will provide the perfect setting for this year’s World LNG Summit & Awards.
Türkiye is home to a world-renowned energy sector, with our Host Sponsor BOTAŞ announcing a series of ambitious steps to grow the national LNG import sector. The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources has recently agreed a historic international joint venture on natural gas exploration, ushering in a new era of multilateral collaboration and increased energy production. Türkiye is a confident and influential partner in matters of international trade and diplomacy, and Istanbul its economic engine room.
The summit in Istanbul reflects the region’s growing influence in the global energy sector, promoting dialogue, partnerships, and solutions for the future of the LNG industry.
Türkiye's state-owned energy company BOTAŞ, Host Sponsor of World LNG Summit & Awards 2026, signed nine new LNG supply contracts in 2025.
50% of Türkiye's total national gas demand is now serviced by LNG - sufficient to power every household in the country.
At World LNG Summit 2025, H.E. Dr. Alparslan Bayraktar, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources told delegates that "a quiet revolution in LNG Capability" was underway in Türkiye.
Istanbul is the bridge that connects Europe and Asia, blending cultures and marking a centre point between the world’s largest LNG import markets.
Türkiye's ambitious energy security and diversification strategy is strengthening its role in global LNG markets, reinforcing supply flexibility, resilience and long-term industry growth.
World LNG Summit & Awards 2026 is delighted to partner with Turkish national gas operator, BOTAŞ, to deliver a week of insightful discussions with esteemed friends and colleagues.
Boasting nearly 3000 years of history, and 1600 years as an imperial capital, Istanbul is a unique and bustling multicultural metropolis, famed for its geography, architecture, industry, sport and cuisine.
