International LNG Alliance (ILNGA) Executive Director, David Sweet congratulated Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham on successfully bringing together global leaders from government and industry for the LNG Ministerial Summit. "This historic event will be the catalyst for numerous deals and initiatives that will bring additional supplies of LNG to the United States. The dialogue at the Summit confirms that LNG can play a significant role in meeting U.S. energy demands and help moderate the rise in natural gas prices resulting from tight domestic supplies," according to Sweet. "Secretary Abraham is to be congratulated for his global leadership on LNG," Sweet added. The International LNG Alliance represents companies involved in all facets of the LNG industry.