Low gas inventories in Europe and continued uncertainty surrounding Middle Eastern LNG supplies have increased market risks as the Northern Hemisphere approaches the 2026/2027 winter heating season.
Poten & Partners will host a webinar titled “Winter LNG Market Forecasts Without Middle East Gulf Volumes” on October 14, 2026, examining how ongoing LNG supply disruptions could influence global trade flows, supply-demand balances and pricing trends.
Jon McDonald, Manager of Short-Term Forecasting at Poten & Partners, will present the company’s winter 2026/2027 market outlook, including potential Qatar LNG export scenarios, regional supply and demand forecasts, and market economics.
Key topics include:
- The impact of Middle East LNG supply disruptions on global trade flows and market dynamics
- Winter 2026/2027 LNG market outlook
- Qatar LNG export scenarios through the end of 2026 and into 2027
- Regional and country-level LNG supply and demand forecasts
- LNG price forecasts and market economics
The webinar will provide LNG traders, analysts and industry participants with insights into potential supply challenges, evolving market balances and pricing developments during the upcoming winter season.










