2014 Northeast Agenda

Will the Natural Gas Industry Find Harmony? Covering the Marcellus and Beyond

• Gas/Electric Harmonization: A pointed look at the recent FERC NOPR.


• Effects of the Weather: A unique perspective on the impact of the weather on the NatGas Industry.


• Pipeline expansion in the Northeast: What’s the hold-up?


• EPA Ruling & Coal Power Regulations: How it will impact the NatGas Industry as a whole, the speed of coal to gas conversion, and the supply/demand implications of changing the electric power stack.


• Crude topics: A look at the possibility of government approval of crude exports and the potential for a revised definition of “crude” to include condensates.


• Geopolitical issues: Is it realistic to believe that US LNG exports could defuse the situation in the Ukraine/Russia?


• Possible discussion of more LNG Exporting Terminals approved by the FERC.

With great innovation, comes great responsibility. This panel will explore what the industry is likely to face within the Marcellus region, as well as nationally, including discussions on pricing fluctuations, infrastructure issues, and what the implications are for buyers. The natural gas landscape holds multitudes of opportunities – hear from our speakers on how to effectively harness them and overcome the challenges.

Cost: $495.00 for LDC Gas Forum Attendees / $595.00 for non-attendees.



Location: Marriott Copley Hotel



Presented by: Mr. Wayne Penello, Founder, Risked Revenue Energy Associates



"Hedging for Budgetary Success" will demonstrate to attendees how to communicate to supervisors (PUCs, Board of Directors and rate payers) why hedging is prudent and/or necessary. Attendees will be introduced to a statistical approach developed by the instructor that quantifies the cost/benefit of hedging. They will be exposed to analytical tools that quantify risk in budgetary terms. These tools are used by more than 35 firms, managing more than $65 billion in cash flows, to communicate and document their rationale for hedging.



For more detailed course info. and to REGISTER, visit: http://www.ldcgasforums.com/ne/training.html

Revolution to Renaissance: How Shale Gas Is Transforming the Northeast


American energy is upending old paradigms, thanks in no small part to the shale gas revolution that has transformed the way we think about fueling our future. Technological innovation has granted us access to vast domestic supplies of a cleaner energy that can power our nation’s homes and industry, offer cleaner transportation and even export energy to our allies -- possibilities that seemed just 10 years ago to be pipe dreams. At the epicenter of this energy renaissance is the Marcellus Shale, which is transforming the Northeast into a global power player. From expanding regional storage and pipeline infrastructure to innovative electric market design, what will it take to ensure the full promise of this incredible domestic resource?

Is there enough supply to meet demand? Or will demand pale in comparison to the available supply? In an ever-changing market, it’s crucial to separate facts and fiction when it comes to managing risks and the future. Our experts will share their growth outlooks and how buyers and suppliers can plan accordingly.

Unconventional resources have transformed the global energy landscape, and the United States is reaping many of the benefits in the form of jobs, economic growth and affordable, reliable supplies of natural gas. On the whole, the industry successfully dealt with a significant “stress test” this past winter, as extreme cold weather led to record-breaking U.S. gas demand for heating requirements. Upon reflection, did the industry deliver as much gas as was needed, to where it was needed, when it was needed, maintaining affordability? What are the settings that will help us do this even better in the future?

Welcome Back Volatility: Supply and Demand Fundamentals In a New Gas Marketplace

• Weather Matters!


• Record Production On Hand….Why the Market Doesn’t Care and E&Ps are Indifferent


• Storage and Demand in a Tightening Market


• Systemic Demand Shifts and What to Expect On the 5 Year Horizon