Natural Gas, LNG

May 14, 2026

Platts to hold Atlantic LNG and gas methodology workshop at Flame, Amsterdam, on May 20

Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, will hold a methodology workshop on Atlantic LNG and natural gas markets during the Flame 2026 conference in Amsterdam on May 20.

The workshop will take place at 3 pm local time in the Esperance Room at the Hotel Okura Amsterdam.

Held alongside Flame 2026, the session will focus on the Platts Market on Close (MOC) process and its application across key LNG benchmarks in both the Atlantic and Pacific basins.

The forum will include interactive discussions covering:

Understanding the Platts Market on Close (MOC) Process

A practical overview of how the MOC framework underpins price assessments in Atlantic LNG markets

  • NWE, MED & GCM MOC Guidelines & Specifications

    • Deep dive into quantity range, nomination guidelines, and the Northwest European delivery basket of ports.

  • LNG Assessment Timing & Roll Methodology

    • How LNG assessments are structured and rolled, and implications for pricing continuity

  • Forward Price Curves in Atlantic LNG

    • Northwest European and the Gulf Coast marker (GCM) forward curves, with insights into market expectations and risk management.

  • European Natural Gas & In-Tank LNG Assessments

    • Overview of Platts European gas coverage and in-tank TVB assessments.

  • JKM MOC activity & benchmark update

    • Examining liquidity trends and methodology updates in the JKM benchmark.

The session will provide market participants with an opportunity to engage directly with Platts editors and leadership and gain further insight into LNG pricing methodologies and evolving market dynamics.

Please note that you must be a registered Flame delegate to attend the forum.

Date: Wednesday, May 20

Venue: Esperance Room, Hotel Okura Amsterdam

The in-person workshop will be a good opportunity to network with LNG and gas market participants in the region and develop a better understanding of the Platts LNG and gas benchmarks.

Please RSVP by sending an email to LNGeditorialteam@spglobal.com