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GNL GLOBAL is pleased to announce the 6th International GNL GLOBAL Forum 2026 (6IGGF2026), our annual flagship event taking place on October 19–21, 2026, at the InterContinental Santiago Hotel in Santiago, Chile.

The International GNL GLOBAL Forum has established itself as the premier LNG industry event in Latin America and the Caribbean, serving as the most influential meeting point for industry leaders, technical experts, senior executives, policymakers, investors, and strategic decision-makers across the LNG value chain.

3
Days
76
Speakers
30
Sponsors
31
Sessions

Program

08:00 - 09:00

Registration | Morning Coffee & Networking

Centro America and Norte America Saloon

09:00 - 09:40

Official Opening Ceremony

Centro America and Norte America Saloon

09:40 - 10:25

Session 1. Plenary: The Future of Natural Gas and LNG in Latin America & the Caribbean: Energy Security, Competitiveness and Demand and New Market Integration Map

Centro America and Norte America Saloon

10:25 - 11:05

Session 2. Keynote Speaker: Latin America’s New LNG Map: Emerging Importers and New Exporters

Centro America and Norte America Saloon

11:05 - 11:35

Coffee Break

11:35 - 11:55

Session 3. Market Presentation

Centro America and Norte America Saloon

Sergio Chapa

11:55 - 12:40

Session 4. Plenary: The Strategic Role of Natural Gas and LNG Infrastructure in Energy Security and Industrial Competitiveness

Centro America and Norte America Saloon

12:40 - 13:00

Session 5. Market Presentation

Centro America and Norte America Saloon

Angeles Rodriguez

13:00 - 14:30

Networking Lunch

14:30 - 14:50

Session 6. Market Presentation: Argentina's Gas Abundance and the Next Phase of Regional Integration: Opportunities for Chile and the Southern Cone

Centro America and Norte America Saloon

Vinicius Romano

14:50 - 15:40

Session 7. Plenary: LNG Opportunities and Challenges in Latin America: New Markets, New Infrastructure and Expansion and Emerging Demand Centers

Centro America and Norte America Saloon

15:40 - 16:00

Session 8. Market Presentation: Energy Security Map of Latin America: Supply Risks, LNG Opportunities and Regional Integration

Centro America and Norte America Saloon

Mauro Chavez

16:00 - 16:50

Session 09. Panel Discussion: Building LNG Infrastructure for the Future: Terminal Construction, Operational Safety and Reliability

Centro America and Norte America Saloon

16:50 - 17:10

Session 10. Technical Presentation: Loading Arms Capabilities

Centro America and Norte America Saloon

Felipe Bernardi

17:10 - 18:00

Session 11. Panel Discussion: Natural Gas and LNG in Power Generation: Balancing Reliability, Renewables and Decarbonization | LNG-to-Power: Reliability, Flexibility and Grid Stability

Centro America and Norte America Saloon

18:00 - 18:30

Coffee Break | LNG Industry Awards 2026

20:00 - 22:00

Welcome VIP Cocktail | W Santiago Hotel

Speakers

Adolfo Antompietri
TLF and Fuels Manager EcoElectrica - Puerto Rico
Alberto Consuegra
Alberto Consuegra
CEO Amazónica LNG - COLOMBIA
Alessandra Dentone
Commercial Director Solgas - PERU
Alex Arzola
Logistics Manager Cermaq - Chile
Alex Contreras
Gerente General All Energy Peru S.A.C. - Peru
Ana Retamal
Ana Retamal
Sourcing and supply Manager Abastible - Chile
Angeles Rodriguez
LNG Reporter S&P Global -Mexico
Antonio Bacigalupo
Antonio Bacigalupo
General Manager GNL Quintero - Chile
Antonio Murugó
Antonio Murugó
CEO HAM Group - SPAIN
Antonio Serrano Padilla
Antonio Serrano Padilla
Sales Director INDOX Energy Systems - SPAIN
Brian Bartlett
Senior Vice President Business Development Energos Infrastructure - USA
Caio Zapata
CEO Énestas - Mexico
Carlos Cortes
Executive President AGN - Chile
Carlos Garibaldi
Executive Secretary Arpel - Uruguay
Carlos González
Carlos González
CEO and President Cespira - SPAIN
Carolina Von Lachmann
Americas Head BW LNG - Brazil
César Galdamez
Senior Manager, LNG Procurement Invenergy / EDP - El Salvador
Dainius Sivickis
Head of Business Development and Marketing KN Energies - LITHUANIA
Daniel Martinez
Commercial Director Scania - Chile
Débora Aramayo
Maritime Law Specialist / Founding Partner Aramayo & Associates Law Firm - Argentina
Eduardo Andrade
Eduardo Andrade
Solutions Engineering SIAD Americas -USA
Erick Oms
President, Argentine Branch Ibero-American Institute of Maritime Law - Argentina
Esteban Alveal
CEO Transporte GLA - Chile
Felipe Bernardi
SVT Americas CEO SVT GmbH - Brazil/Germany
Felipe Tapia
Felipe Tapia
Assistant Manager of Large Accounts Abastible - Chile
Fraser Bennie
Fraser Bennie
Lead in Clean Fuels, Maritime & Land Based Arta - Germany
Gabriel Bravo Leiva
Advisor on Fuels New Energy Sources and Regional Integration - Chile
Gabriela Duarte
General Manager of Gas and Power Market Intelligence Petrobras - Brazil
Germán Castro
Germán Castro
Sr. VP, Head of Americas & Caribbean Region HÖEGH EVI - USA
Gonzalo Saavedra López
General manager CryoLab - Chile
Guido Maiulini
Guido Maiulini
Head of Strategic Advisory Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE)
Gustavo Schettinni
Gustavo Schettinni
General Manager GNL Mejillones - Chile
Hans Fagerberg
Hans Fagerberg
Business Development Gas and Heat S.p.A. - Italy
Igor Salazar
President Hunt Oil Company - USA
Jorgen Grindevoll
CEO & Tech Founder Rawbai Energy Solutions - COLOMBIA
Jose Maria Castro
Senior Vice President Commercial & BD Latam Vopak - Colombia
Jose Ramon Iribarren
Director General Siport21 - Spain
José Rosales Mendoza
Chief Commercial Officer TPL Energía - Colombia
Juan Pablo Parodi
LNG Origination, Executive Manager EDGE
Juan Paulo Cervantes Cavazos
Commercial Director Solensa - MEXICO
Juan Richards
Developer Manager GNL Quintero - CHILE
Julio Villalobos Contreras
Director Transportation and Logistics Center- UNAB - CHILE
Kaja Knowles Kaas
Kaja Knowles Kaas
Vice President Business Development & Key Accounts ECOnnect Energy - NORWAY
Kenna Bravo
Kenna Bravo
Director General GNL GLOBAL
Luc Sabbe
Enginneer Manager GNL Quintero - CHILE
Lucy Rosado
Fuel Trading Manager ENEVA - BRAZIL
M. Cristina Gallardo
Business Development Manager CHILE
Manuel Gomez Fajardo
Manuel Gomez Fajardo
Partner Cuatrecasas - COLOMBIA
Maria Beatriz Antequera
General Manager Calamari LNG - COLOMBIA
María Chang
Project Director Exmar - BELGIUM
María Julia Aybar
VP Country Manager Hunt Oil Company - PERU
Mario Camacho
CEO GNL Chile - CHILE

Sponsors

Platinum Regional Partners

Platinum Strategic Partner

Strategic Industry Partner

Gold Strategic Partners

Gold Regional Partners

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

Strategic Supporting Project

Strategic Supporting Organization

Exhibitors

Höegh Evi
Höegh Evi
Herose
Herose
PERU LNG
PERU LNG
Hunt
Hunt
SVT Gmbh
SVT Gmbh
CIMC ENRIC
CIMC ENRIC
ARTA
ARTA
Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases
Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases
PRF Gas Solutions
PRF Gas Solutions
CRYOSYS
CRYOSYS
Cryo Tech
Cryo Tech
INDOX Energy Systems
INDOX Energy Systems
ABASTIBLE
ABASTIBLE
SOLGAS
SOLGAS
DURAGAS
DURAGAS
CRYOLAB
CRYOLAB
SAAM Towage
SAAM Towage
GNL GLOBAL
GNL GLOBAL

Contact information

Event date:
19. October - 21. October, 2026
Organizer:
KB Corporation S. P. Topolsica 88 Sostanj Slovenia +38669649551 [email protected]
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