Gastech 2026 achieves 17bn USD in deals, hands over to USA

MGR Online•Economy•1d ago

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Thailand's Gastech 2026 event resulted in energy business agreements valued at over 17 billion US dollars before handing the hosting duties to the United States for 2027.

•Ekannat Promphan presided over the handover of Gastech 2027 hosting from Bangkok to Houston, USA on September 15, 2026.
•Gastech 2026 achieved business agreements in the energy sector worth more than 17 billion US dollars.
•James Danly, US Assistant Secretary of Energy, received the handover for the event to be held in Houston, Texas.

Overview

•On September 15, 2026, Ekannat Promphan presided over the handover ceremony for Gastech 2027.
•Ekannat Promphan handed over the host flag from Bangkok to the city of Houston, United States.
•Gastech 2026 achieved energy business agreements valued at over 17 billion US dollars.
•The success of Gastech 2026 reinforces Asia's potential as a global energy business hub.
•Ekannat Promphan stated that natural gas is a key factor in creating current energy stability and security.
•James Danly noted that Houston is recognized as a heart and hub of the American energy industry.
•Gastech 2027 will be hosted in Houston, Texas, United States.
•James Danly stated the focus for the next event includes addressing unprecedented global energy demand and energy security.

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Key Quotes

Ekannat Promphan

"As the host of Gastech 2026, I hope everyone is impressed with the organization and Thailand's hospitality, and I hope this is not the last time."

ในฐานะเจ้าภาพ Gastech 2026 ผมหวังว่าทุกท่านจะประทับใจกับการจัดงานและการต้อนรับของไทย และหวังว่านี่จะไม่ใช่ครั้งสุดท้าย

Key Entities

Person

Ekannat Promphan(เอกนัฏ พร้อมพันธุ์)

Minister of Energy of Thailand who presided over the Gastech 2026 handover.

James Danlyℹ️

Assistant Secretary of Energy of the United States who received the Gastech 2027 hosting duties.

Organization

Ministry of Energy(กระทรวงพลังงาน)ℹ️

The Thai government ministry led by Ekannat Promphan.

US Department of Energy(กระทรวงพลังงานแห่งสหรัฐอเมริกา)ℹ️

The US government body represented by James Danly.

Place

Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️

The host city of Gastech 2026.

Houstonℹ️

The city in Texas, United States, designated as the host for Gastech 2027.

United States(สหรัฐอเมริกา)ℹ️

The country that will host Gastech 2027.

Texasℹ️

The US state where the city of Houston is located.