Indonesian Gas/LNG Industry Executive LNG Course 2026 (5-7 October 2026, Seoul, Korea)

The Executive LNG Course 2026 was designed to strengthen strategic understanding and decision-making capabilities within the evolving global LNG industry.

The three-day program combined two days of executive learning sessions in Seoul with a technical visit to Korea Gas Corporation's (KOGAS) Incheon LNG Terminal.

Bringing together technical, commercial, and financial perspectives, the course explored how LNG infrastructure, global market dynamics, investment considerations, and business strategies influence decisions across the LNG value chain.

Inside the Executive Learning Sessions

The program was structured around two days of discussions, connecting industry fundamentals with strategic business considerations.

Day 1 — LNG Infrastructure, Investment & Global Outlook

The first day explored LNG infrastructure, technological advancements, and emerging industry trends, including digitalization and automation. Sessions also addressed capital budgeting, project financing, investment risk assessment, and the global oil and gas outlook, providing a foundation for evaluating LNG business opportunities.

Day 2 — LNG Commercial Strategy & Executive Decision-Making

The second day focused on LNG commercial frameworks, Sale and Purchase Agreements (SPAs), global market dynamics, and strategic business development. Discussions covered LNG trading, portfolio optimization, partnership strategies, and the process of transforming market opportunities into commercially viable LNG projects.

Beyond the Classroom: KOGAS Incheon LNG Terminal

An important component of the program was the technical visit to the KOGAS Incheon LNG Terminal on 7 October 2026. The visit program included the Gas Science Museum and a tour of the LNG terminal, offering insights into Korea's natural gas supply infrastructure, operational technologies, and safety management systems.

By connecting executive-level discussions with LNG infrastructure and operations, the technical visit was designed to provide a practical perspective on the role of reliable infrastructure in supporting energy supply and commercial development.

Course Overview

The executive course brought together experienced industry practitioners and energy experts, each contributing perspectives from different areas of the LNG business.

Aris Mulya Azof

With more than 29 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, Aris brings extensive expertise in corporate finance, strategic business development, and energy project financing.

His sessions addressed capital budgeting and LNG project finance.

Amir Harahap

Learning from Industry Practitioners

With over 30 years of experience in the gas industry, Amir brings technical and operational expertise in LNG infrastructure, terminal operations, and project development.

His session focused on the LNG infrastructure ecosystem, technological advancements, and emerging trends.

Widhyawan Prawiraatmadja

An oil and gas expert who contributed perspectives on the global oil and gas outlook, providing broader industry context for executive-level discussions on energy markets.

Djohardi A. Kusumah

With over 30 years of experience across the gas value chain, Djohardi brings expertise in LNG commercialization, infrastructure development, and strategic business management.

His sessions explored LNG commercial arrangements, global market dynamics, and executive decision-making in gas and LNG business development.

Moments from the Course