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.

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.