14.04.2025

Partnership with the 6th Budapest LNG Summit

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IOGP Europe is proud to be a media partner of the 6th Budapest LNG Summit taking place on 14 April 2025 at the Hotel Marriott Budapest.

We are especially pleased to announce that Zoltán Áldott, Chair of the International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP) Europe, will be a featured speaker at the conference, sharing insights on the evolving role of gas and LNG in the region. 

This premier industry event will bring together energy leaders, policymakers, and key stakeholders from over 25 countries to discuss the evolving role of gas and LNG in Central and South-Eastern Europe. 

Key Discussions Shaping the Future of Energy 

  • The Future of Gas in CEE – Assessing the impact of the end of Ukraine’s gas transit on regional energy security. 
  • Global Energy Shifts in the Trump Era – Understanding the new U.S. administration’s influence on LNG markets and European energy security. 
  • Europe’s Energy Transition & Security – Exploring LNG’s role in diversification, decarbonisation, and long-term resilience.
  • Infrastructure Investments in CEE/SEE – Enhancing regional connectivity and supply flexibility through gas infrastructure expansion. 
  • Sustainability & Decarbonisation in LNG – Innovations driving greener LNG solutions.

Secure Your Spot with an Exclusive Partner Discount 

As a media partner, IOGP Europe is pleased to offer a partner discount on tickets. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with key decision-makers and shape the future of gas and LNG in the region. 

Register now and secure your ticket here  

Meet the Industry Leaders 

The Budapest LNG Summit will feature insights from top executives, including:

-Zoltán Áldott – Chair, IOGP Europe
-Gergely Szabó – Regional Chairman, MET Central Europe
-Captain Marc Nuytemans – Vice President - Europe, Excelerate Energy (USA)
-Jefferson Edwards – Vice President, Shell Energy
-Mithat Aydin – Deputy General Manager, BOTAŞ (Turkey)
-Cristian Signoretto – President, Eurogas
-Franck Neel – Executive Board Member, OMV Petrom (Romania)
-John Shoobridge – VP Origination, Cheniere Energy (USA)
-Szabolcs I. Ferencz – CEO, FGSZ 

Confirmed Speakers

Zoltán Áldott

Zoltán Áldott

Biography
Zoltán Áldott

Zoltán Áldott has been Chairman of the Supervisory Board of MOL and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Slovnaft since 25 June 2018.​

Between 1990 and 1991, Zoltán Áldott was an associate at Creditum Financial Consulting Ltd. Between 1992 and 1995, he held various positions at Eurocorp Financial Consulting Ltd. From 1995 to 1997, he was the Manager of MOL’s Privatisation Department and from 1997 until 1999, he was Director of Capital Markets. In 1999, Zoltán Áldott served as Director of Strategy & Business Development. From November 2000, he acted as Chief Strategy Officer and as Group Chief Strategy Officer from June 2001.​

He was Executive Vice President of MOL’s Exploration & Production Division between September 2004 and June 2011. Zoltán Áldott acted as President of INA Management Board between 1 April 2010 and 31 May 2018, and between 2001 and May 2018 he was a member of the MOL Executive Board.

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