• CERAWeek
  • March 18 - 22, 2024

Leigh Thomas

IHS Markit

Director, LNG & Gas

Leigh Thomas, Senior Director, Global Gas and LNG Consulting, IHS Markit, specializes in gas and LNG trading, risk management, supply chain and asset optimization, and marketing strategies. Before joining IHS Markit, Mr. Thomas was Head of Portfolio Analysis for RasGas in Qatar, managing a team of analysts supporting LNG trading activities, scheduling, shipping, and long-term contract optimization. Having been involved in the energy industry for more than 20 years, he has previously held analytical positions with Constellation Energy, Bg Group, Essent, and Enron. He started his career as a Geoscientist with Phillips Petroleum in the United Kingdom, evaluating North Sea Assets. Mr. Thomas holds a BSc from University College London and an MSc from Royal Holloway, University of London.

Sessions With Leigh Thomas

Wednesday, 13 March

  • 11:30am - 12:30pm (CST) / -

    Changing World of LNG Trading and Marketing

    Panel Gas Finance/Trading/Risk Management

    The LNG industry has gone through a number of significant changes in its relatively short history. While demand has more than tripled in the last 20 years, more subtle structural changes have facilitated market developments that were hitherto unforeseen. Changes in approach to marketing, project structuring, and financing with an ever-growing spot and financial market, has meant new players often no longer fall into the simple descriptor of buyer or seller, but are referred to as aggregators, traders, or portfolio players. Spot liquidity is increasing and plans are afoot to launch market hubs. These market evolutions, new business models, and associated activities are the targets for discussion in this exciting Strategic Dialogue session.