Global Leaders Convene Amidst Unprecedented Energy Crisis at 33rd Middle East Petroleum & Gas Conference
LONDON and SINGAPORE – May 19, 2026 – The global energy landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, a reality underscored by the upcoming 33rd annual Middle East Petroleum & Gas Conference (MPGC). Scheduled for June 2-3, 2026, in London, this pivotal event will gather senior decision-makers from the energy and finance sectors at a critical juncture, as the world grapples with the fallout from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz – an event recognized as the largest supply disruption in the history of oil markets.
Under the compelling theme, “Clarity for a Volatile Oil & Gas World,” MPGC 2026 emerges as an indispensable forum for acquiring actionable intelligence. The conference aims to confront the profound uncertainty, market volatility, and rapid reshaping of global trade that now define the international oil and natural gas community.
Addressing Systemic Vulnerabilities and Future Pathways
The agenda is meticulously crafted to tackle the industry’s most pressing questions: immediate response strategies, methods for restoring resilience in supply chains, and proactive measures for future preparedness. This comes as the established rules of global energy trade are being fundamentally rewritten, impacting cargo routes, trade flows, and supply chains worldwide.
Dave Ernsberger, President of S&P Global Energy, emphasized the gravity of the situation, stating, “The rules of global energy trade are being rewritten in real time—reshaping cargo routes, trade flows, and supply chains. In this environment, leaders need ever-evolving wisdom to navigate successfully.” He further highlighted the conference’s role as a crucial platform for “fresh market intelligence, insight, and decision-makers at a critical moment of necessitated industry adaptation.”
MPGC 2026 offers a unique in-person opportunity for direct engagement with the key decision-makers actively navigating these turbulent markets. The conference will feature diverse perspectives from leading figures representing national oil companies, international oil companies, prominent trading houses, refiners, and influential financial institutions.
Key Discussions and Expert Insights
A highlight of the conference will be Daniel Yergin, Vice Chairman of S&P Global and acclaimed author, who will share his insights on “What Comes Next for Oil and Gas — 5 Signals to Watch.”
The two-day program is structured around critical challenges, including:
- The profound impact of the Hormuz closure on the global energy system.
- New directions for Middle East energy flows – towards Europe, Africa, or Asia.
- The evolving realities of freight risk, logistics, and supply-chain resilience.
- Strategies for maintaining downstream competitiveness amidst severe supply constraints.
Distinguished leaders slated to offer their perspectives on traversing these complex challenges include:
- Musaab Al Mulla, VP Market Analysis, Aramco
- Shaikh Khaled Ahmad Al-Sabah, MD International Marketing, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation
- David Bird, CEO, Dangote Petroleum Refinery
- Scott Nelson, President & Head of Trading, Reliance International
- Tom Baker, Managing Director, Vitol Bahrain
- Toril Bosoni, Head of Oil Industry & Markets Division, IEA
- John Roper, CEO Middle East, Uniper Global Commodities
The MPGC consistently draws a broad spectrum of participants from the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas, encompassing leading traders, oil and gas majors, refiners, consultants, technologists, banks, and regulators. As the longest-running and most prestigious annual gathering for the Middle East oil and gas industry, it continues its three-decade legacy of fostering collaboration and sharing crucial intelligence on market shifts, commercial opportunities, and the geopolitical risks that shape global energy flows.
