Kristy Kramer

With two decades of gas & LNG expertise, Kristy Kramer leads our LNG strategy and market development, focusing on pivotal issues shaping company strategies in the gas & LNG industry. Her role is instrumental in ensuring Wood Mackenzie delivers cutting-edge solutions to address clients' evolving needs in this dynamic sector. Since joining Wood Mackenzie in 2016, Kristy has held several leadership positions, including global head of gas & LNG consulting and global head of gas & LNG markets research. These roles have allowed her to collaborate closely with clients across the entire gas value chain, providing comprehensive fundamental market research, tailored strategic engagements and in-depth commercial due diligence. Kristy is a speaker at prominent industry events, known for her insightful analysis and forward-thinking perspectives on the gas & LNG market. Her career began at ExxonMobil, where she gained valuable experience in various roles. Key responsibilities included evaluating deal opportunities and developing portfolio strategies for both proprietary gas and joint venture LNG assets. This foundation in one of the world's leading energy companies has informed her strategic approach and industry insights.

Session Overview

Thursday, 6 November

13:10

Natural Gas & LNG ICC Hall A 13:10 - 14:10

Shaping the future of the global LNG market growth through rising global demand

As global energy dynamics continue to evolve, LNG is poised to play a pivotal role in meeting rising demand - particularly in fast-growing economies across Asia. Driven by rapid electrification, rising per capita incomes, and the urgent need to transition away from coal, the LNG market is entering a new phase of opportunity and complexity.

Sustaining long-term LNG demand growth requires a range of enablers, including supportive policies, strategic infrastructure investment and the rollout of effective carbon pricing mechanisms. These factors are critical to ensuring that governments can provide the right platforms for secure, scalable, and sustainable energy demand growth.

With affordability remaining a key concern in emerging markets, collaboration across the value chain is essential for demand to materialise at scale. Additionally, greater flexibility in LNG contracting structures plays a vital role - but are current models adaptive enough to support buyer commitments amid uncertainty around future consumption patterns? And how can the industry innovate on pricing, financing, and regulatory frameworks to unlock new markets and build long-term resilience?

Attendee insights:

Understand how ensuring diversified supply and demand portfolios, both geographically and structurally, will be key to enhancing global energy security and maintaining market resilience, creating further market demand.