Dr. Helena Varga is a Budapest-trained energy economist with over 18 years of experience analyzing global LNG markets. She holds a PhD in Energy Economics from the Vienna University of Economics and Business and previously served as a senior analyst at the International Energy Agency, where she contributed to the Gas Market Report. Helena later joined Shell's LNG strategy division, focusing on long-term contract pricing and European regasification demand. Her work specializes in supply-demand modeling, contract structures, and price indexation across TTF, JKM, and Henry Hub benchmarks. She is frequently cited in industry briefings for her structured, data-driven insights into LNG trade flows, portfolio strategies, and the evolving role of flexible supply in global gas markets.