Carlos Guerrero Pozuelo, Global Market Leader for Gas Carriers at Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore
Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s expanding leadership in the global liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector continues to play a vital role in strengthening its economy and supporting sustained GDP growth, industry experts said on the sidelines of the LNG2026 conference, which concluded in Doha last week.
Carlos Guerrero Pozuelo, Global Market Leader for Gas Carriers at Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore, highlighted Qatar’s importance as a central meeting point for global LNG stakeholders, noting that the scale and depth of participation at the conference reflected the country’s growing influence across the energy value chain.
“The LNG conference is a very important platform for operators to get closer to the main stakeholders such as oil and gas majors, LNG charterers, shipowners, shipyards, and equipment manufacturers,” Guerrero told The Peninsula, noting that the concentration of decision-makers in Doha underscores the country’s role as a global LNG hub.
He stressed that the LNG sector’s expansion, both in production and transportation, is closely tied to broader economic momentum in Qatar and the region.
As global energy markets adjust to geopolitical shifts and rising demand, Qatar’s LNG projects and infrastructure investments are helping reinforce long-term economic stability and growth.
Guerrero pointed out that Qatar’s LNG ecosystem spans the entire value chain from upstream production to midstream transportation, attracting global expertise and investment.
“Many of the companies exhibiting here are involved in LNG production, transportation, and shipping, which shows how integrated the sector has become,” he said.
He emphasised that international conferences hosted in Doha provide a platform not only for technical dialogue but also for strengthening partnerships that support large-scale energy projects, fleet expansion, and operational excellence.
These interactions, he said, contribute to the reliability and efficiency of LNG supply chains that are critical to global energy security.
With Qatar continuing to expand LNG capacity and modernise its maritime and offshore infrastructure, Guerrero said the country remains well-positioned to sustain its leadership role in global gas markets while contributing to economic diversification and GDP growth.
“The discussions that take place at forums like this go beyond regulations,” he said. “They focus on best practices, performance, safety, and long-term sustainability, all of which are essential for the continued success of LNG projects and the economies that depend on them.” The LNG 2026 conference brought together global producers, shipowners, charterers, regulators, and service providers, reinforcing Doha’s standing as a key destination for energy dialogue.
