Robert Songer
About Robert Songer
Robert Songer is an LNG Market and Vessel Analyst at ICIS, where he has worked since 2020. He specializes in tracking LNG vessels and analyzing market trends in the global gas trade.
Current Role at ICIS
Robert Songer serves as the LNG Market and Vessel Analyst at ICIS, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on integrating new-build vessels into the LNG Edge digital ship-tracking platform, which is essential for monitoring over 600 LNG vessels. His responsibilities include analyzing, modeling, and forecasting LNG supply and global demand, providing valuable market insights. Additionally, he offers training on the LNG Edge platform and the broader LNG and natural gas markets to both external clients and within the RELX group.
Previous Experience at ICIS
Before his current role, Robert Songer worked at ICIS for 12 years, from 2008 to 2020. During this time, he held multiple positions, including Small-Scale LNG Manager, Training Manager, and Iberia Gas & LNG Report Writer. His extensive experience in these roles contributed to his expertise in the LNG sector and provided him with a solid foundation for his current analytical work.
Education and Qualifications
Robert Songer completed his undergraduate studies at The University of Manchester, where he earned a BA Hons in Latin and Italian from 1996 to 2000. He furthered his education at the London School of Journalism, obtaining a Postgraduate qualification in Journalism in 2003. This educational background has equipped him with strong analytical and communication skills, which are essential for his work in the LNG market.
Early Career Experience
Robert Songer's early career includes a position as a stagiaire at the European Commission in 2001, where he worked for six months. He also served as Deputy Editor for FOODNEWS at Informa from 2004 to 2007. These roles provided him with valuable experience in research and editorial processes, contributing to his overall expertise in market analysis.
Key Contributions to LNG Industry
Robert Songer has developed and maintains the LNG Edge digital ship-tracking platform, a critical tool for tracking and studying the international LNG fleet. He also maintains a comprehensive database of both spot and long-term LNG and pipeline contracts, which characterizes global gas trade flows. His contributions significantly enhance the understanding and monitoring of LNG markets.