"The Changing Mix of Gas Supplies for Western Markets."

• New and expanded pipelines create unprecedented access to vast reserves in the Rockies.
• Traditional sources of supply are declining and pipeline capacity holders are revisiting their positions.
• How will new technologies and shale gas development impact supplies available to western markets?

Are the winds of change upon us? What can we expect from the financial overhaul bill and how will it affect the natural gas industry? The implications for the industry are not yet known but what is clear is that there will be both short and long range changes that will dramatically affect how we all do business.

New projects and new excitement exists in the Western Region – Pipeline and Gas Storage updates from the experts will highlight the new developments and infrastructure that will impact natural gas throughout the West!

“Natural Gas at a Crossroads: Where does the market go from here?”

• It is now widely recognized we have an abundance of economical natural gas resources.
• In the wake of Deepwater Horizon, Gasland and global warming concerns, will natural gas consumption grow from here?
• What are the key obstacles and opportunities?

What is your purchasing strategy and is it time to update it? Be certain you understand and have a realistic game plan for all of the risks in today’s gas market. Hear from the panel experts regarding the plan for the future.

This session investigates multiple strategies and “plays” that will affect supply in the region. With so many supply options, how will the gas reach the West and supply the demand for the West? Whether gas is arriving from the Rockies, global shipments of LNG, Canadian Gas or regional shale plays, the Panelists will shed the light on future trends that are vital to your business from an important regional perspective.

There are several issues in the balance in the West Coast. How will Ruby affect the West Coast and what other factors and issues will change the scope of the region including the regulatory scope? Our panelists will discuss these issues and more.

Our gas buyer panelists will give you solid and valuable insight into what is currently working, what they have learned from the recent high volatility and what they will do differently next time. How is the price of gas affecting usage?

• How will new CFTC proposed regulations affect buyers?
• What term to hedge, when to hedge and what percentage?
• What are the benefits of hedging physically versus financially?
• How will LNG, shale or pipeline capacity affect buying patterns?
• How is storage being utilized and will this change with today’s pricing?

Plan to stay till the end, and bring your questions to ask the gas buyers in this highly interactive time-honored session. This is the perfect forum to learn how to do your job better, easier and bring back the golden nugget of information to share with your staff. You may even learn if someone has an open RFP to buy gas!