We are proud to announce that Dr. Fatih Birol, Executive Director of IEA, will join Liquid Gas Week 2026 in Istanbul as our Opening Keynote Speaker.
“I look forward to joining Liquid Gas Week in Istanbul to underscore the important role that liquid gas, including LPG, plays in expanding reliable and affordable energy access around the world."
Dr Birol is a world-renowned economist and energy expert, who has served as the Executive Director of the IEA since 2015. During his time at the helm of the IEA, Dr Birol has taken a series of steps to modernise the organisation, including to bring the Agency to the forefront of global efforts to ensure secure, affordable and sustainable energy systems. Dr Birol has been included on the Time 100 list of the world's most influential people, named by Forbes magazine among the world’s most influential people, and recognised by the Financial Times as Energy Personality of the Year. He is the recipient of the highest decorations from some 20 governments, including France, Germany, Italy, Sweden and the UAE. He is also the chairman of the World Economic Forum (Davos) Energy Advisory Board.
WLGA is delighted that Dr Birol will address this important event as he will undoubtedly bring a critical international weight to the meeting.
Liquid Gas Week 2026 is a critical global event which brings together global leaders across LPG, LNG, bio-LPG and renewable gases at a time when the industry is undergoing major transition. Liquid Gas Week provides a platform to set policy directions, showcase new technologies and strengthen supply-chain cooperation amid evolving energy-security challenges. Hosting the event in Istanbul, the crossroads of Europe, Asia and the Middle East, highlights the region’s growing strategic role in gas trading and infrastructure. By uniting producers, distributors, innovators and regulators, the week accelerates investment, supports decarbonisation efforts and shapes the future trajectory of the liquid gas sector worldwide. Liquid Gas Week 2026 is set to be the largest event ever held for the Liquid Gas industry and we look forward to welcoming attendees from around the world.
“I look forward to joining Liquid Gas Week in Istanbul to underscore the important role that liquid gas, including LPG, plays in expanding reliable and affordable energy access around the world. This gathering provides a valuable opportunity to engage with industry leaders and policymakers on how we can further leverage liquid gas as a practical, scalable solution to improve livelihoods and strengthen energy systems globally.” Dr Fatih Birol, International Energy Agency
NOTES TO EDITORS
The WLGA is the authoritative voice for the global Liquid Gas industry, representing the full Liquid Gas value chain. The primary goal of the association is to add value to the sector by driving premium demand for Liquid Gas, while also promoting compliance to good business and safety practices. With over 300 members in 125 countries, the association brings together private and public companies involved in one, several or all activities of the industry, develops long-term partnerships with international organisations, and implements projects on local and global scales.
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