This Panel is comprised of Gas Buyers representing a variety of end users of natural gas. End users of natural gas include Gas Distribution Utility (LDC); Power Generation (Utility & IPP); Refining; Petrochem, Industrial & Manufacturing (process & heat), and Commercial businesses. Entities include investor-owned and municipal utilities (subject to regulation), as well as private non-regulated businesses (including AI Data Centers).
 
Gas Buyers for these entities have a unique perspective on the market, given their unique location at the end of the value chain, their dependence on natural gas supply, and an absolute requirement to meet the demand of their customers. Creative negotiation of commercial terms for gas supply is crucial to Gas Buyer’s business to ensure security of supply, operational flexibility and competitive pricing. In addition, the regulated entities must manage all this while meeting the requirements of regulatory oversight and passthrough of gas supply costs in published rates.
 
With a diversity of Gas Buyers represented, the Panel will offer valuable perspectives, considerations, and actionable takeaways. Producers, Marketers and Midstream Operators in the audience will clearly benefit from this insight. The discussion will include the following topic categories, as well as incorporation of Q&A from the audience:

•Current market conditions – perspectives & Impact on Gas Purchasing
•Gas Purchasing strategies (agreement structuring, preferences, portfolio management)
•Midstream Infrastructure considerations
•Competition for gas supply (incl. LNG export; AI data centers)
•Regulatory & policy considerations and constraints
•Technologies utilized for Gas Purchasing
•Low carbon gas considerations