Regulators play an important role in market development and associated infrastructure for LNG. The discussion willl focus on the role regulation can and will play in underpinning the global gas market and how regulations can help to foster competitive market structures, particularly in emerging markets. How can the regulator ensure that reliable and low-cost natural gas becomes an essential element of the clean energy mix? How have regulations effectively improved access to energy? How can good regulations improve market competition and investment conditions?