Bangkok becomes the meeting point for the gas and LNG ecosystem in September 2026, with hydrogen, climate tech, and AI in energy pulled into the same conversation. If you are tracking supply, contracting, shipping, and decarbonization timelines in Asia, this is the week where a lot of “next steps” get pressure-tested in person and moved forward.
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Gastech Bangkok 2026 — Event Snapshot
Sep 14–17, 2026
Dates
September 14–17, 2026
City & venue
BITEC (Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre), Bangkok, Thailand
BITEC sits in the Bang Na area on Bangkok’s east side, which is useful for teams that want to stay close and keep morning arrivals predictable.
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What makes Gastech different
Global gas and LNG, hosted in Asia
This is a large-scale energy exhibition and conference where LNG, gas infrastructure, low-carbon fuels, and digitalization run in parallel, so you can connect
commercial priorities with technical execution in the same week.
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Asia demand lens, global supply chain
The Bangkok host setting naturally pulls discussions toward Asian demand growth, contracting posture, and the infrastructure needed to deliver LNG and gas reliably.
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Shipping and marine sits inside the main show
LNG shipping and marine topics are treated as part of the energy project lifecycle, not an afterthought, which makes it easier to connect chartering, terminals,
and equipment conversations to upstream and midstream decisions.
With large exhibitor and attendee targets, you can use the week to run a structured buying loop: shortlist on Day 1, validate technical fit on Day 2,
align commercial terms on Day 3, and close next steps before the final half-day.
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Best-fit missions for this week
Contracting and supply visibility, terminal and infrastructure planning, LNG shipping and marine procurement, emissions and efficiency upgrades,
and digital projects where AI and data platforms have to integrate with operational reality.
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2026 week game plan
Sep 14–17 • BITEC Bangkok
Gastech runs four days with a shorter final day. The best outcomes come from a simple pattern: shortlist early, validate technical fit midweek,
and lock next steps before Thursday’s close.
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Show hours rhythm
Mon Sep 14
09:00–18:00
Tue Sep 15
09:00–19:00
Wed Sep 16
09:00–18:00
Thu Sep 17
09:00–14:00
Tuesday runs later than the other full days. Use that evening for the hardest meetings to schedule.
Suggested time split for a high-ROI week
Adjust based on your role
Conference sessions
40%
Exhibit floor
40%
Targeted meetings
20%
The win is not “seeing everything”. The win is leaving with 6 to 10 meetings that have owners, dates, and a defined next step.
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Simple four-day plan that fits the schedule
Day 1
Build your shortlist. Walk the floor fast, identify the 10 booths that matter, and book meeting slots for Days 2 and 3.
Use sessions to confirm what is changing in LNG supply, contracting, and project timing.
Day 2
Go deep on execution. Validate equipment, integration, and delivery lead times. Tuesday runs later, so schedule the hardest stakeholder meetings in the late afternoon.
Day 3
Convert interest into terms. Narrow to 2 or 3 options per workstream and get pricing assumptions, scope boundaries, and decision gates written down.
Day 4
Close the week. Thursday is a shorter day, so use it for final meetings, introductions you still need, and confirmation of next actions before teams disperse.
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One-page meeting prep that works here
Project timeline and decision date
Commercial goal: supply, price, or delivery certainty
Constraints: specs, approvals, or financing limits
Short list of required integrations
Evidence you want: references and outcomes
Next step you want booked before you leave
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Practical notes for Bangkok and BITEC
Bang Na area
BITEC is directly reachable by BTS Skytrain. That is usually the easiest way to avoid long road delays during peak hours.
Getting to the venue
BTS Skytrain: get off at Bang Na Station (E13), Exit 1, then walk the skywalk directly to BITEC.
Driving: plan buffer time during morning peak and after the show closes.
Arrive early on Day 1 to reduce entry and badge delays.
Airports and distance reality
Suvarnabhumi (BKK) is listed by BITEC as about 14 km by car.
Don Mueang (DMK) is listed by BITEC as about 39 km by car.
If you are flying in for a morning start, staying near BITEC helps more than staying in central districts.
Hotel zones that work well
Bang Na and Udom Suk areas for shortest morning commute.
Sukhumvit line neighborhoods are useful if you want a direct BTS ride to Bang Na (E13).
For teams with early meetings, prioritize predictable transit over nightlife proximity.
Food and meeting flow
Keep a “quick debrief” slot daily and do it near the venue to avoid losing teams to traffic.
Use Tuesday’s later hours for dinners with stakeholders you cannot easily schedule during the day.
Choose one consistent regroup point each day so your team stays aligned.
What to carry
Portable charger and a backup eSIM plan if you rely on mobile hotspot.
A simple one-page brief for your key meetings.
Comfortable shoes. BITEC show days can be long and spread out.
Night-before checklist
Pick 6 booths you must hit and 3 sessions you will not miss.
Confirm the BTS plan to Bang Na (E13) or your car pickup times.
Draft a same-day follow-up template so your leads do not cool off.
