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Media Articles

2024 Media Articles

• Across Natural Gas Spectrum, Long-Term Infrastructure and Energy Reliability Warnings Intensify (NGI)
• Natural Gas Producer Discipline, Demand Momentum Said to Support Prices Through Summer (NGI)
• EQT Bringing Back Curtailed Natural Gas Supply; CEO Rice Sees Future Where U.S. Production Triples (NGI)
• Chevron’s Natural Gas Chief Trumpets Permit Reform, Infrastructure Expansion to Meet Mounting Demand (NGI)
• Renewable natural gas not ‘major’ for climate: Chevron (Argus)
• US natgas overview: Waha price up on hot weather (Argus)
• Gas permitting issues not ‘left or right’: EQT CEO (Argus)
• Mountain Valley Pipeline will not start full: Panel (Argus)
• US gas reliability org could hamper industry: Panel (Argus)
• US natural gas pipeline Mountain Valley prepares for start-up (Thomson Reuters)
• Dutch company with Cambridge offices offers ‘decarbonization as a service’ (Boston Business Journal)
• US gas output to ramp up in Q4, continue growth and limit prices in 2025: Macquarie (S&P Global Platts)

2023 Media Articles:

• US northeast needs more gas pipelines: Panel (Source: Argus Media)
• Midstream buildout in US Gulf to feed LNG boom (Source: Argus Media)
• Eastern US gas buyers pivot to onsite LNG (Source: Argus Media)

2022 Media Articles:

• Williams working on emissions tracking project (Source: Argus Media)
• US needs infrastructure to meet EU LNG demand: Forum (Source: Argus Media)
• Pace of energy transition concerns gas industry (Source: Argus Media)

2021 Media Articles:

• Changing policy climate prompts stop-gap, long-range midstream gas adaptations (S&P Global Platts)
• Electrification Alone Won’t Cut It for Decarbonization, Say Natural Gas Experts (Natural Gas Intelligence)
• As Prompt-Month Henry Hub Surpasses $4, North American Gas Buyers Say Price Surge a Mixed Bag (Natural Gas Intelligence)
• U.S. Natural Gas ‘Off to the Races’ on Strong LNG, Mexico Demand and Producer Discipline (Natural Gas Intelligence)
• Natural Gas Pipeliners Tout Hydrogen Production, Blending Plans (Natural Gas Intelligence)

2019 Media Articles:

• US Northeast gas prices unlikely to incentivize new pipeline build-out in near term (S&P Global Platts)
• With pipelines tied up, US LNG exports expected to lead gas demand growth (S&P Global Market Intelligence)
• Lower 48 Associated Gas, Market Forces Seen Muscling Out Appalachian Growth (Natural Gas Intelligence)

2018 Media Articles:

• • Conference Panelists Examine Options for Moving More Gas into New England (Foster Report)

• • Production, Pipeline Gains Not Providing Much Relief to Northeast Market (Foster Report)

• • Oil and Gas Companies Warned on Cyber Threats, Data Security (Foster Report)

• • Gap seen widening between US Northeast gas pipeline capacity and production (S&P Global Platts)

• • Gas pipeline developers to press build-out hopes in New York and New England (S&P Global Platts)

• • Exports give US gas buyers something extra to consider when procuring supplies (S&P Global Platts)

• • MLP roll-ups can protect pipeline rates after FERC tax changes, researcher says (S&P Market Intelligence)

• • Large gas buyers want to smooth FERC, state ‘hurdles’ to pipeline growth (S&P Market Intelligence)

• • Supply line company to build Mass. injection spot on KMI’s Tennessee Gas system  (S&P Market Intelligence)

• • Gas market experts see no reason to fear low storage levels  (S&P Market Intelligence)

• • Look Beyond Breakevens to Understand Northeast E&P’s, Midstream, Says East Daley Exec (Natural Gas Intelligence)

• • U.S. LNG Players Face Tough Task in Capturing Next Wave of Market Share, Says NextEra Analyst(Natural Gas Intelligence)

• • Natural Gas Pipeline Constraints Destroyed Up to 4 Bcf/d in January Bomb Cyclone, Says RBN (Natural Gas Intelligence)

2017 Media Articles:

• • Shift in natural gas demand seen supporting prices (S&P Global Market Intelligence)

• • Forecast for strong associated gas production ‘undoes the bull thesis’ (S&P Global Market Intelligence)

• • Gas LDCs must evolve ‘aggresively’ for low-carbon push, economist says (S&P Global Market Intelligence)

• • Gas consumers disappointed as pipeline companies turn away from New England (S&P Global Market Intelligence)

• • Atlantic Coast pipeline on track to amid permitting twists, Dominion official says (S&P Global Market Intelligence)

• • New England energy woes requre ‘triad’ of pipes, LNG, alternative fuels  (S&P Global Market Intelligence)

• • Analysts See Gas Market, Pipelines Absorbing Northeast Production Gains (The Foster Report)

• • New England Gas Supply Options Examined, Including New PNGTS Expansion (The Foster Report)

• • Millenium Eyeing Expanion of Connection With Dominion in New York (The Foster Report)

• • Gas Industry playing the long game on hedging (S&P Global Platts)

• • PNGTS expansion would lift New England supply (S&P Global Platts)

• • Northeast US expansions may face underutilization (S&P Global Platts)

2016 Media Articles:

• • US Northeast set to add more pipeline capacity than production requires, expert says (S&P Global Market Intelligence)

• • Northeast pipeline backup limits gas production growth, Goldman analyst says (S&P Global Market Intelligence)

• • Economic pressure could reverse New York’s anti-pipeline actions, exec says (S&P Global Market Intelligence)

• • ‘State of uncertainty’ forces pipelines to think small in New England (S&P Global Market Intelligence)

• • Mexico to pull harder on US gas than global LNG market will, analysts suggest (S&P Global Market Intelligence)

• • Natural gas prices seen recovering to $3.50/MMBtu by early 2017 (S&P Global Market Intelligence)

• • Europe seen as destination of last resort for oversupplied global LNG market (S&P Global Market Intelligence)

• • Macquarie sees natural gas prices becoming more volatile in coming years (S&P Global Market Intelligence)

• • Gas buyers peg environmental regulations, market forces as biggest challenges (S&P Global Market Intelligence)

2015 Media Articles:

• • Natural gas production remains strong despite low prices, lagging demand (SNL)

• • Gas storage could reach 4 Tcf this fall assuming a tame summer (SNL)

• • Northeast gas prices contained last winter as rising supply offset record demand (SNL)

• • Natural gas prices called to stay range-bound below $4.50/MMBtu into 2020 (SNL)

• • ‘Just keeping up’: Assessing New England’s slate of gas delivery projects   (SNL)

• • LNG companies near New England warn gas buyers of overreliance on pipe (SNL)

• • Northeast gas buyers wonder about future of Maine import-export terminal (SNL)

• • Most expect Dominion Cove Point to ultimately defeat fierce opposition (SNL)

• • GDF SUEZ adopts new name with clean energy strategy (SNL)

• • ‘Turning everything upside down’: Pipes go bidirectional amid shifting gas supply dynamics (SNL)

• • New England must compete for gas – Southwestern (Argus)

• • US Natural Gas market may tighten later this year (Argus)

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–The 30th Annual LDC Gas Forum Northeast takes place in Boston, MA June 9 – 11, 2025

–Over four hundred energy industry professionals gather in April to gain insight and conduct analysis of up to the minute issues facing the U.S. Northeast natural gas market region. 

–The 30th Annual LDC Gas Forum Northeast takes place in Boston, MA June 9 – 11, 2025

  

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In the News

2025 Media Articles 

• Lagging Storage Capacity Raises Natural Gas Price Risks Amid LNG, Data Center Demand, Analysts Say (Natural Gas Intelligence)
• Data Center Natural Gas Supply Threatened by Stalled Pipelines, Execs Say (Natural Gas Intelligence)

       

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Networking

Optional Networking Activity

These optional networking activities are highly recommended, as they give you the chance to connect with decision-makers all afternoon while making key industry contacts!

When: Monday, June 8, 2026 (See Networking Activities for exact times and more information)

For the Northeast Forum, we’re offering a Group Tour. For more information, click here.

Networking with the Industry:
Registration and Continental Breakfast

Don’t miss out on this key networking time! Every morning before the conference sessions start, grab some coffee and a quick bite, then start mingling with other attendees!

When: Monday-Wednesday, June 8-10, 2026 (See Agenda for exact time)

Keynote Lunch

Check out who’s at your table at the Keynote Lunch on Tuesday! See someone you’ve been trying to talk with? Grab the chair next to them! A great chance to have extended conversation!

When: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 (See Agenda for exact time)

Receptions

Two great opportunities to network after the networking activities on Monday and immediately after the conference sessions on Tuesday!

Monday Evening Attendee Welcome Reception:
When: Monday, June 8, 2025 | 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm (See Agenda for exact time)

Tuesday Cocktail Reception:
When: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 | 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm (See Agenda for exact time)

2019 Northeast Agenda

Monday, June 10

Start Time	End Time	Information
7:15 AM	8:30 AM	Networking with the Industry: Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:30 AM	8:45 AM	Welcome & Overview Speaker: Ms. Christy Coleman, Vice President, LDC Gas Forums
8:45 AM	9:30 AM	Opening Keynote: Pipelines: The New Battlefield in the Anti-Fossil Fuel Fight Click here for details. Midstream pipelines have become the new ground zero of environmental activism. After a largely unsuccessful campaign to keep all fossil fuels in the ground, activists have now adopted a new strategy: kill the heart of American energy by cutting the veins - pipelines. From unlawful, dangerous protest tactics to extraneous legal fights, anti-energy protesters have made it clear they are willing to do whatever it takes to stop the development of much-needed energy infrastructure. Speaker: Mr. Craig Stevens, Spokesman, Grow America's Infrastructure Now
9:30 AM	10:00 AM	Networking Break
10:00 AM	11:30 AM	Diversity and Fundamentals in the NE Market Click here for details. Discussion of current market dynamics affecting the Northeast region, including supply/demand imbalances, forward curves, pricing behavior, etc. Also, an examination of strategies and tools to mitigate risk. Moderator: Ms. Tori Kuykendall, VP, Operations & Gas Scheduling, ConocoPhillips Speakers: Mr. Richard Redash, Head of Global Gas Planning, S&P Global   Mr. Ekrem Esmen, Partner, Head of Commodities Research, LCM Commodities   Mr. Pat McKinnon, Associate, Latigo Energy Group LLC
11:30 AM	12:00 PM	Board Buses & Depart for Optional Afternoon Networking Activities (Bowling and Craft Beer Group Tour)
12:00 PM	4:00 PM	Bowling and Craft Beer Group Tour
4:00 PM	6:00 PM	Monday Evening Attendee Welcome Reception sponsored by Trellis Energy

Tuesday, June 11

Start Time	End Time	Information
7:15 AM	8:15 AM	Networking with the Industry: Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:15 AM	8:30 AM	Welcome & Overview Speaker: Ms. Christy Coleman, Vice President, LDC Gas Forums
8:30 AM	9:30 AM	Opening Keynote: North American energy: Where do we go from here? Speaker: Ms. Dawn M. Constantin, VP Regulatory Affairs, ​Partnerships & Low Carbon, bp
9:30 AM	10:00 AM	Networking Break
10:00 AM	11:30 AM	Panel: The Anatomy of a Merchant LNG Facility Click here for details. While traditional pipeline infrastructure projects are facing precedent setting regulatory hurdles and public opposition, many companies are turning to virtual pipeline solutions. This panel examines a merchant LNG facility from inception through construction with input from the company, its equipment supplier and construction contractor. Moderator: Mr. Steve Wilson, Director - Natural Gas Origination, Southwestern Energy Company Inc Speakers: Mr. David Kailbourne, CEO, REV LNG, LLC   Mr. Gary Courts, President & CEO, Pivotal LNG, LLC.   Mr. Chris Varnado, Business Development Manager, Chart Industries, Inc.   Mr. Chris Barros, President and CEO, ODIN
11:30 AM	12:30 PM	Virtual Pipelines / Alternatives to Getting Gas in a Constrained Environment Click here for details. Public opposition to traditional pipeline infrastructure development is growing and regulatory hurdles are becoming more challenging. This panel examines various "virtual pipeline" approaches and other methods that address and augment natural gas demand using alternatives to traditional pipeline infrastructure development. Moderator: Mr. Jonathan Carroll, Sr. Director of Business Development, Énergir Speakers: Mr. Jim Aivalis, Chief Operating Officer, Stabilis Solutions   Mr. Steve Toelke, Sr. VP General Manager, Quantum Fuel Systems LLC   Mr. David Kailbourne, CEO, REV LNG, LLC
12:30 PM	2:30 PM	Keynote Lunch: Natural Gas: A critical part of our Sustainable Energy Future Click here for details. A discussion of the state of the union of the natural gas industry, the tremendous advantages and challenges facing us today. Speaker: Mr. Donald Raikes, Senior Vice President – Gas Transmission Operations, Dominion Energy, Inc.
2:30 PM	4:30 PM	Project Updates/Infrastructure Panel – Northeast Gas Midstream Click here for details. Examination of current midstream infrastructure capabilities, capacity required to meet forecast demand, new projects (in construction, waiting on permits, planned), progress in de-bottlenecking the region, and assessment of projects moving forward. Moderator: Mr. Mark Mitchell, SVP, Stagecoach Gas Services Speakers: Mr. Todd White, Director, Business Development and Transportation Services, Iroquois Pipeline Operating Company   Ms. Erin Petkovich, Director, Business Development, Enbridge Inc.   Mr. Dan Diefenbach, Director, Gas System Planning, BHE GT&S   Mr. Mike Cunningham, Managing Director of Gas Origination, Constellation, an Exelon Company
4:30 PM	6:30 PM	Cocktail Reception hosted by the Forum Sponsors Click here for details. Please join our hosts, the Corporate Sponsors, at a cocktail reception in your honor. Don’t make your dinner plans too early as hors d’oeuvres and an open bar will be the highlight of this extremely well attended session!

Wednesday, June 12

Start Time	End Time	Information
8:00 AM	8:45 AM	Networking with the Industry: Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:45 AM	9:00 AM	Welcome & Overview Speaker: Ms. Christy Coleman, Vice President, LDC Gas Forums
9:00 AM	10:00 AM	Risk management themes in the Northeast Click here for details. The panel will discuss basis hedging trends as the Northeast transitions from a shortage of pipeline capacity to the current situation where producers are playing catch up due to the influx of new pipeline capacity in recent months. The panel will also explore how long duration bespoke hedging around projects such as renewables and power plants impact gas markets. Moderator: Mr. Clifton White, Director, Bank of America Merrill Lynch Speakers: Mr. Roshan Pujari, Vice President, Bank of America Merrill Lynch   Mr. Philip Carey, Director, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
10:00 AM	10:30 AM	Networking Break
10:30 AM	12:00 PM	Gas Buyers’ Panel Click here for details. Our gas buyer panelists will give you solid and valuable insight into what is currently working, what they have learned from volatility and what they will do differently next time. Topics of discussion to include: 1. What buying or pricing strategies are you currently employing, for instance, what if any long-term purchases are you making or how are you managing the hedging activities? 2. Were there any developments this winter that caused you to look at storage and firm transportation differently? Discuss how and why. 3. What kind of impact will commercial/industrial demand have on the US natural gas market in the next 12-18 months? 4. How have powergen demand, residential and industrial demand impacted the current natural gas market? What about LNG and exports to Mexico? 5. How much do global markets matter now? Jones Act in 2019? Impact of Trade Wars? 6. Are the planned Marcellus/Utica pipeline projects enough to affect the current basis? What do you foresee as a result of the recent pipeline expansion and/or project delays? 7. How are renewables impacting your buying decisions? 8. How are gas buyers thinking about NE production in 2019 given the recent focus on producer capital discipline and liquids? 9. How has the current FERC/Regulatory environment impacted the certification of the pipeline capacity and storage? 10. What factors, other than price, influence your decision to choose one supplier over another? Moderator: Mr. Clifton White, Director, Bank of America Merrill Lynch Speakers: Mr. Alex Fried, Senior Energy Purchasing Manager, Procter & Gamble   Mr. Alan King, Vice President, PBF Energy   Mr. Lee Mitchell, Manager Coal and Gas Origination, Duke Energy   Mr. James Daly, Vice President Energy Supply, Eversource Energy

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Press Releases

Tuesday, May 21st, 2019

The LDC Gas Forum Northeast occurs June 10-12, 2019
Five hundred decision-makers gather to assess market conditions and make arrangements to buy, sell, and transport natural gas in the Northeast U.S.
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Monday, May 21st, 2018

The LDC Gas Forum Northeast occurs June 11-13, 2018
500 Executives and Thought Leaders From Leading Energy Companies Gather to Analyze and Discuss Plans to Buy, Sell and Transport Natural Gas in the Northeast Market
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