Thailand wrapped up GASTECH2026 with nearly 60,000 attendees from 150 countries, generating ~1.32 quadrillion baht (USD 40 billion) in energy deals covering LNG, natural gas, power generation, and petrochemicals. Key agreements include B.Grimm Power-GE Vernova deals for gas turbines, Petronas-PTT E&P production-sharing contracts, and China Gas-Venture Global LNG purchases. The government is simultaneously finalizing the Power Development Plan (PDP2026) to guide national energy development, with power ministry reviewing four strategic scenarios to address electricity demand gaps amid rapid data center growth and aging power plant transitions.