Wood Mackenzie is proud to be the official knowledge partner of Japan Energy Summit & Exhibition from 3-5 June 2024 at Tokyo Big Sight, International Exhibition Centre.
About the event
Japan Energy Summit & Exhibition is a catalyst for climate action, igniting change and connecting the global energy community to Japan’s energy value chain. Featuring keynote presentations, cross-industry panels, and in-depth case studies, the Japan Energy Summit & Exhibition Conferences will equip you with critical insights for informed decision-making in accelerating Japan’s energy transition.
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Wood Mackenzie’s experts will moderate the following roundtables at Japan Energy Summit:
Roundtable One: The New Energy Economy - Optimising Asia's Future Energy Mix
3 June 2024, Monday, 13:30 - 15:00
LNG continues to be essential to the economies of Northeast Asia, but its role is changing as demand slows and low-carbon energy proliferates. But for how long can LNG be a transition fuel for the growth in renewable? Could manufacturing blue hydrogen from imported LNG via CCS transform the long-term demand outlook across Northeast Asia, pushing importers to continue engaging with producers, portfolio players and traders to secure new supply? And can LNG act as the facilitator of future low carbon energy in Northeast Asia?
Roundtable Two: Balancing Global LNG Supply and Demand Through Turbulent Times
3 June 2024, Monday, 16:00 - 17:30
With European demand expected to decline over the next decade, all eyes are on Asia’s gas markets. Regional dynamics are already coming into play. The mature markets of Japan, South Korea and Taiwan are forecast to have flat demand with downside risks and while China’s LNG imports continue to grow, these are expected to peak by as early as 2032. South Asia and Southeast Asia are the longer-term prize; however, challenges remain on price affordability, infrastructure, investments, speed of decision making and forex reserves/currency depreciation.
Roundtable Three: Rebooting Asia’s Energy Transition
4 June 2024, Tuesday, 12:30 - 14:00
Asia Pacific is no exception. Across the region, countries are locking in new fossil fuel supply to boost energy security. With carbon emissions rising, there is a strong case for Asia to reboot its net zero ambitions. Addressing Asia’s demand for coal is an important first step. Gas can play a key role, but not without significant levels of investment to underpin supply and develop infrastructure. Can policy makers deliver the fresh thinking need to revitalise the goal of decarbonising conventional energy supply, boost investment in clean energy technologies and critical minerals and implement supportive carbon policies?
Meet our experts

Gavin Thompson
Vice Chairman, Energy – Europe, Middle East & Africa
Gavin oversees our Europe, Middle East and Africa research.
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The narrowing trans-Atlantic divide on the energy transition
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What a future Ukraine peace deal means for energy (part 1)
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Battery energy storage comes of age
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CCUS’s breakthrough year
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Five themes shaping the energy world in 2025

Mangesh Patankar
Vice President, Gas and LNG Consulting
With 14 years of experience in the gas/LNG and power industry, Mangesh has a deep understanding of client challenges.
Latest articles by Mangesh
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Daniel Toleman
Research Director, Global LNG
Daniel's expertise covers global LNG markets, asset analysis, project economics, contracting and corporate analysis.
Latest articles by Daniel
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Opinion
Shining a light on the “coal versus LNG emissions” debate
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Opinion
Asia Pacific gas & LNG: 5 things to look for in 2025
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Opinion
Preparing for ADIPEC 2024: 3 crucial questions answered
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Opinion
Transforming energy: 5 key questions ahead of Gastech 2024
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Opinion
Woodside acquires Tellurian and the Driftwood LNG project
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Opinion
The LNG Majors' strategies in five key charts

Johnson Quadros
Head of Gas and LNG research
Johnson is an LNG industry professional with 20 years of global experience.
Latest articles by Johnson
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The Edge
Walking Japan’s energy tightrope
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Opinion
Industrial demand, shrinking production fuel rise in Indian LNG imports
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Opinion
Asia Pacific gas & LNG: 5 things to look for in 2025
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Gas & LNG in Asia: the next 10 years
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Opinion
Will gas fuel Asia’s data centre boom?
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Opinion
How Shell’s Pavilion LNG acquisition will affect the Singaporean market
