With major elections in the U.S., an evolving series of regulatory changes in Canada and the Province of Ontario, as well as major rate cases currently underway, this is one session you will not want to miss! The regulatory environment can mean major shifts in policy, planning and projects that will affect the natural gas business both today and in the future. This session covers both the big picture national and trans-boundary issues, as well as exploring the in-depth regulatory framework currently in development for the Ontario Province.

The supply side of natural gas has been well explored and remains a driving force in project development and pricing for the near term. The bigger story is the rapidly growing demand curve from both traditional and new sources for natural gas and NGLs. This session gives you the roadmaps for the intermediate and long term supply and demand forecasts so that you can make the vital decisions to be on the winning side of the deal. With the major shifts in power generation fuels from coal to nat gas, increased NGV activity and a multi-billion dollar renaissance for fertilizer, manufacturing and petrochemicals business in North America, the stakes are high and you need to attend this session to make sure you have all the latest information on the supply and demand outlook.

Dawn Constantin’s keynote will address the key drivers behind supply & demand, and what it means for future prices. The paradigm shift in North American resource development has changed hydrocarbon flows around the world. The keynote will reinforce that there are many variables driving eastern gas prices, including oil drilling, pipeline tariffs, politics, new policies, etc. In the end, having robust risk management plans will be the key.

Traditional pipeline routes, gas flow and storage needs have been turned on their head in the vibrant shale era. New projects are changing the marketplace rapidly and you need to hear the latest and greatest on which projects are moving forward, being planned and when they will be open for business. Listen to the latest scoop directly from the key players who are developing the new flows for gas, including the possible export projects which will change pricing forever in North America.

Mr. Butters will discuss the increasingly important role of gas-fired generation in Ontario, and speak to some of the critical issues of concern to gas-fired generators, including natural gas transportation and distribution matters, system operation and electricity markets, as well as other important public policy and political issues affecting the Ontario power sector.

The switching from coal to natural gas in the power generation markets is not only an Ontario provincial story, but an epic tale of major fuel switching throughout North America’s power fleet. The pace of this switch has been historic and this session explores how many additional plants will be switching in the Canadian and U.S. markets, as well as the forecast for new generation exclusively dedicated to natural gas as their primary fuel. Will the pace of switching remain unabated? Can the election in the US prolong the use of coal for that market? At what price does the fuel switching slow or reverse?

This session exclusively delivers the most up to date intelligence on the largest market for natural gas in the industrial sector.

TOUR - Hockey Hall of Fame and lunch at Houston Avenue Bar and Grill.

Bowling takes place at Playtime Bowl & Back Alleys.

The successful development of U.S. shale resources is changing the landscape of the natural gas industry in Canada. While producers in Canada are asking the question, to drill or not to drill, the influx of Shale Gas is flooding the Canadian market. What is in store for the next 3 – 5 years or even for the next 10 years in Canada and will the prospect of LNG exports help the demand for natural gas get back in “balance” for Canada? Hear what the experts have to say.

The Upcoming Winter and Future Overall Ideas Based on Past Patterns

• Preview of the coming 2013-2014 winter.


• Review factors leading to Joe's North American and Global ideas on the winter.


• Looking ahead at the coming years and decades, based on overall climate cycles.

Implications of Production Growth for the U.S., Canada and the Globe

• Production Growth in U.S. Continues Unabated – Drivers and Risk Factors Going Forward


• Response From the Demand Side of the Natural Gas Marketplace


• Regional Response, Infrastructure Needs and Impact on North America and the Rest of the Globe

The Natural Gas Advantage – Turning Opportunities into Reality



Abundant, affordable domestic supplies of natural gas are creating myriad opportunities for economic renewal in Ontario. What’s required to make these opportunities a reality? Steve Baker, president of Union Gas, offers his view, as well as an update on key issues in the province’s natural gas sector.

During this panel, we will explore several hot-button issues impacting the Natural Gas Industry.

Outlook for North American Natural Gas



EIA Administrator Adam Sieminski discusses natural gas market fundamentals, highlighting EIA projections for resource production, consumption, and trade, and what it implies for North America.

Are you up on the current projects impacting the Canadian and US markets? Our speakers will discuss various topics including Energy East, unlocking access to Dawn, renewable natural gas and LNG, and much more! These developments impact us all – don’t miss this valuable information!

Winter is coming...Are we ready? During this panel we will explore the different aspects of Canadian supply and demand, economic renaissance in Ontario, and what to expect this winter.

Energy Market Perspectives

- US shale oil and gas
- US natural gas market perspectives
- Global oil perspectives

The Upcoming Winter and Future Overall Ideas Based on Past Patterns

- Preview of the coming 2015-2016 winter.
- Review factors leading to Joe's North American and Global ideas on the winter.
- Looking ahead at the coming years and decades, based on overall climate cycles.

Reduced to just 34 seats in the 2011 federal election, the Liberal Party of Canada under its new leader, Justin Trudeau, secured a stunning 184 seat majority in the election held on October 19, 2015. The next four years of Liberal government will see a major shift in both policy development and direction, notably with respect to energy. Political consultant ‎and strategist Charles Bird will provide an overview of the 2015 federal election, recent developments at the provincial level, and an analysis of what these developments mean for energy stakeholders.

Our gas buyer panelists will give you valuable insight into what is currently working, what they have learned, and what they will do differently next time. Discussion questions to include:

1. Are customers switching to natural gas from alternate fuels, or to alternate fuels from natural
gas?

2. How did the adverse weather and curtailments affect your purchasing strategies?
- How will this winter impact your purchasing going forward?
- Do you plan on using more or less long-term supply contracts vs. long-term
hedging agreements? Will they start to make a comeback after this winter?

3. How do the increasing shale supplies affect your gas purchasing and contracting
practices?
- Did shale help to mitigate what might have been an even more volatile winter
season?
- Is the new transport enough to meet the new demands of the province?

4. With the increase in renewable generation, how is that impacting your company?

5. Will we see LNG exports from North America?

6. Have you seen an impact from new natural gas demand for vehicle fueling (CNG/ propane)?

7. Given the current state of storage inventory, have you adjusted your storage-injection plan? Do
you think the industry will fill storage to levels required for the next heating season?

8. How predictable is your gas consumption?

9. What factors, other than price, influence your decision to choose one supplier over another?

What role will natural gas play in a lower-carbon world?

Union Gas President Steve Baker shares his perspective.

Remembrance Day – Moment of Silence

History

Remembrance Day, known as Veterans Day in the United States, is a day set aside to commemorate and
honor members of the armed forces. It marks the date and time when armies stopped fighting World War I
on November 11th at 11am in 1918 (the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month).
In Canada, people wear poppies on Remembrance Day to show their respect and support for Canadian
troops. Poppies are generally handed out free but often a voluntary donation is given in exchange.
Please take a moment of silence in honor of the current and fallen military across the world.

Natural Gas Industry Update

• Natural gas market trends impacting the West.


• Interstate natural gas pipeline industry update.

2012 is a pivotal year and the political landscape could dramatically affect the pace of regulatory action, as well as potentially the supply of shale gas for the market. Hear how the possible electoral scenarios at both the executive and legislative branches could impact the natural gas business and what to expect and how to make plans for action in 2013.

• Dodd-Frank ~ there are still so many questions to be asked and answered regarding the sweeping legislation of this Bill. How will it continue to mold the future of Natural Gas?


• Shale Regulations- with the looming rules from the BLM there could be major changes in the shale markets for the West region on Federal lands. Learn how these regulatory changes could affect gas prices in 2013.

Natural Gas routes are rapidly switching from West to East and North to South, how will this impact the West Coast markets and which pipeline & storage projects are moving forward? Hear from our panelists regarding updates on Pipelines and transportation designs in the region, along with an analysis of storage and hedging for the greatest efficiencies for your company! These could be the missing pieces to the puzzle ~ you won’t want to miss it!!

The shale revolution continues; therefore we continue to have an oversupply of natural gas…..but for how long? The oversupply of Natural Gas and the lack of demand of gas has caused the price of gas recently to be at a 10-year low, with a slight rebound as we head into Winter. How is this affecting the Rockies/West, U.S. and the World - and what can we expect in 2013 and beyond? How are NGLs “changing the gas investment game”? LNG Exports from the West Coast? Natural Gas Vehicle Fleets? Coal Power Plant Retirements to be replaced by Gas Power? Hear from the experts and stay in touch with what could make or break your business this year!

Our gas buyer panelists will give you solid and valuable insight into what is currently working, what they have learned and what they will do differently next time.

Samantha’s talk will address the structural changes ahead of the market, which Goldman Sachs believes will be driven by significant demand growth shifting the pricing mechanism of U.S. natural gas away from coal and towards marginal cost of production. In particular, Samantha will discuss the prospect for U.S. LNG exports and the price risks associated with it, both from the U.S. and global perspectives.

The United States is at a historic turning point for the country and its energy policies. Technological innovations are changing the vision of our energy future resulting in new opportunities to put more people to work, boost domestic production, grow government revenue, and save many billions annually in imported energy costs. Many Americans lack a full understanding of the link between economic growth and the energy policy options we face in terms of fueling our future. This panel will cover regulatory elements including climate regulation, cap and trade among many other regulatory policies that are reshaping the natural gas industry.

An interesting and fresh look at regional and continental projects affecting the natural gas industry and your business!

With all the attention on the Marcellus, Utica and other shale plays, the Rockies has stayed out of the press. Yet with Niobrara discoveries and technology improvements, the Rockies is poised to meet California and Mexico demand growth

As the supply overhang continues to shape the market in the West today, many are preparing for the inevitable return of demand in the marketplace. LNG Exports, shale and supply diversity create multiple strategies that must be explored to achieve the balance and strong positions for the future. This panel investigates the future supply and demand trends that are vital to your business from the regional, national and global perspective.

The natural gas market has and continues to experience dramatic fundamental changes. New dynamics are transforming the West and the North American market and forcing the industry to reevaluate what it once knew. Where have we been, where are we now and where do we go from here.

New developments in West Coast Emissions Markets & Reducing Impact to Your Bottom Line

• The California Emissions market enters Phase 2 in January, 2015 covering distributors of transportation fuels and natural gas


• Washington State and Oregon are considering similar measures


• EPA 111d rules may give more states incentive to join or develop similar programs


• Strategies for risk management / cost reduction

The Natural Gas industry is an ever-evolving entity. The panelists will cover pricing trends, infrastructure in a growing market, the economics surrounding the industry, how energy policies are impacting the market, and predictions and insights on where the industry is headed. Let’s not forget to add the shifting focus on exporting LNG and exports to Mexico...so much to cover, you won’t want to miss this panel!

In this panel, we will explore how to “win” the West through discussing pricing and the impact it has, capacity & demand for the region, inter-fuel competition, and an outlook on the future of gas in the Rockies and West markets. There’s a lot to go over, so don’t miss this information!

Natural Gas Abundance and Opportunity: The New Power Dynamic



From Colorado to California, abundant supplies, a cleaner profile, low construction costs and high capacity factors all combine to create a compelling case for growing use of natural gas for power generation in the American West and throughout the nation. From a rising role providing baseload power to supporting intermittent energy sources such as wind and solar, greater use of natural gas is helping to diversify the U.S. power portfolio. At the same time, the shale revolution is driving an industrial/manufacturing renaissance with broad implications throughout the U.S. economy. With the ‘shale gale’ continuing at full force: What is the long-term supply outlook? What are the market implications, particularly with rising industrial, transportation and LNG export demand? And, how is innovation powering a revolution in natural gas production—including continual efficiency and environmental improvements—that helps our nation take full advantage of this game-changing domestic bounty?

A New Energy Era Dawns for Mexico and a North American Market

• Reality Check – Status of Mexican Legislative Progress to Implementing Constitutional Reforms


• Energy Infrastructure Investments in Mexico – Opportunities in Gas and Power, and the Process for Pursuit


• Outlook for Corresponding US Investments to Integrate with Mexico


• Implications for US Gas Markets and Infrastructure Operators

Doing Business in Mexico: the Do's and Don'ts

• Corporate Structuring


• Avoiding Unintended Liability


• Joint Venture Considerations


• Land rights


• FCPA Considerations


• Securing Financing for Projects

Full course details: www.ldcgasforums.com/rw_training/

Ten years ago, many would say that the main drivers to natural gas were weather and summer hurricanes. Not so today. Today it is much more complex as the world is shrinking and North American natural gas is expected to be more of a global product with great hopes for LNG exports. In this presentation, we will discuss the impacts of crude oil on natural gas and a brief discussion on the supply factors in natural gas. We will close with a look at the possible opportunities in the forward natural gas markets.

The Natural Gas industry is an ever-evolving entity. The panelists will cover pricing trends, infrastructure in a growing market, the economics surrounding the industry, how energy policies are impacting the market, and predictions and insights on where the industry is headed. Let’s not forget to add the shifting focus on exporting LNG and exports to Mexico...so much to cover, you won’t want to miss this panel!

Knowing the impact of shale on global oil and domestic natural gas markets is paramount in understanding the market implications moving forward. During this discussion, we will cover:

- Shale productivity, innovations, and economic parameters
- Supply & Demand outlook for domestic natural gas
- OPEC motives and actions
- Outlook for global oil supply and demand
- Hydraulic Fracturing
- North-South Connectivity issues in North America

- Hydrocarbons sector premises considered in Mexico’s Energy Reform.
- Regional (USA – MEX) synergies that need to be enhanced/promoted to fully exploit the potential of the Reform.
- Business opportunities in the natural gas sector resulting from the new legal framework: new infrastructure (transportation, storage and distribution); appraisal of unconventional applications of natural gas.

SoCalGas and SDG&E recently filed an application at the CPUC to update their curtailment procedures. During the discussion we will cover:

- A brief history of curtailment policy and events on the SoCalGas and SDG&E systems
- Why the procedures are required
- Why they need to be updated
- What changes are being requested

The Shale revolution transformed the US hydrocarbon markets and thrust natural gas into a decade of abundance. Could low prices threaten that abundance? As supply collides with demand, the resultant price signals become hard to decipher and a balancing act ensues; between supply and demand, between upstream and downstream, between East and West. Inefficient players will topple. Those left standing will be the ones who stay abreast of the shifting market dynamics, both domestically and globally.

Our gas buyer panelists will give you solid and valuable insight into what is currently working and what they will do differently next time.

Discussion Questions to include:

1. What will be the impact from electric generation power burn?
2. How will the reversal of REX have an impact on your business?
3. When will the natural gas industry see a recovery in storage arbitrage and how much storage do you think we will get in the basins this year?
4. When will the North American natural gas market see an increase in industrial demand (in reaction to low prices)?
5. Thoughts on El Nino?
6. 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 hedging activities?
7. What factors, other than price, influence your decision to choose one supplier over another?

Powering Progress


Bryan Durkin, CME Group COO, will explore the role of natural gas in energy supply and discuss managing risk and volatility through market based instruments, as well as give his perspective as a global exchange leader of the impacts of regulatory reform, product innovation including the new CME Direct platform and on the broader changing dynamics of the gas industry.

Supply and Demand ~ Way Out of Balance or Not ~


The shale revolution continues; therefore we continue to have an over supply of natural gas…..But for how long? What is the impact of the Utica Shale Play on the region? How much will Power Generation demand continue its increase to take up supply? What about exporting LNG? What about NGV’s ? How many operators are shifting to a focus on NGLs? How will these factors and more impact supply? Hear from the experts ~

OpenLink Networking Reception - at Buddy Guy's Legends - located at 700 S. Wabash. Just a short cab ride from the hotel!


All LDC attendees are invited! Join your peers Monday night at one of the nation’s premier blues club for music, drinks, appetizers, and networking.

Enabling Economic Progress: The Role of Natural Gas

• Natural gas is becoming a key enabler of economic growth and revitalizing industries across the United States.


• Technological advances are making it possible to safely and economically produce more cleaner-burning natural gas than ever before.

2012 is a pivotal year and the political landscape could dramatically affect the pace of regulatory action, and potentially the supply of shale gas for the market. Hear how the possible electoral scenarios at both the executive and legislative branches could impact the natural gas business and what you should expect and plan for in 2013.


Dodd-Frank -There are still so many questions to be asked and answered regarding the sweeping legislation of this Bill. How will it continue to mold the future of Natural Gas? What are the political ramifications of the Dodd-Frank Bill and how will it affect the industry? How will prices be affected as it relates to power generation factors for the nation? This panel will integrate regulation, financial, & political issues, and will work to make sense of what’s coming next.


Existing Regulation & Potential Election Outcomes - With recent activity on emissions regulation and the changing environment around environmental legislation, there are several scenarios which can affect the natural gas market. Explore different scenarios of emissions regulation, green tax credit implications, and water pollution concerns.

Natural Gas Markets: Recent Changes and Future Drivers


Dr. Gruenspecht’s keynote address will include an overview of recent data and a short-term outlook, as well as focus on key drivers that affect:

• the balance between natural gas supply and demand


• their respective time horizons


• implications for natural gas prices and price volatility

Hear from our panelists regarding updates on Pipelines and transportation designs in the region, along with an analysis of storage and hedging for the greatest efficiencies for your company! These could be the missing pieces to the puzzle ~ you won’t want to miss it!!

The Era of Natural Gas


Hear a timely overview about America’s abundant supply, growing demand, and prospects for the future, including:

• The promise of growth in America’s demand for natural gas through NGVs and electric generation.


• Why America now leads the world in CO2 reductions.


• How gas provides the most efficient use of America’s energy resources, and the challenges and threats to America’s growing use of natural gas.

Our gas buyer panelists will give you solid and valuable insight into what is currently working and what they will do differently next time.

Gazing into the crystal ball: The next big thing in natural gas




In the natural gas sector, we’re always looking toward the next frontier and how this affordable and abundant energy source can benefit our companies, our customers and our communities. During this session, Beth Reese will speak to the expanding opportunities in the natural gas market and its growth as an alternative transportation fuel; the benefits customers are experiencing from the industry’s sustainability efforts; and the role that natural gas plays in the economic development of our local communities now and into the future.

The Natural Gas Business is BOOMING!!! The activity in all of the Shale Play Regions is very exciting; however, it means that we have an over-supply of gas with an economy that is still struggling to catch up! This results in lower gas prices and concern from Natural Gas Producers, Marketers and Buyers - how do we catch up to the supply and increase the demand? What is next on the horizon for the Gas Industry? Who has the answers?? We have all the questions and answers!

LDC Gas Forum Sponsor OpenLink invites you to attend a Welcome Cocktail Party...for all Mid-Con Forum Attendees, taking place Monday, September 9, 2013 from 7 - 9 PM at Buddy Guy's Legends - located at 700 S. Wabash Ave. Chicago, IL 60605. We look forward to seeing you there!

Jurassic Spark – Global Outlook for Natural Gas


The shale boom is going global. But by how much and by when? J.P. Morgan discusses the implications for producers and consumers.

What is the regional economic outlook for natural gas and how will all of this affect hedging and commodity pricing? What affect has the financial overhaul had on the markets and how can you maximize opportunities? What is next and what do we do next? Hear from the experts on the best strategy for your gas position in 2013 and BEYOND.

A Shale Driven U.S. Energy Transformation

• Insights on U.S. natural gas fundamentals


• Linkages to global LNG markets


• Impact on carbon in North America

Find out where the ACTION is in the Mid-Con, during the Forum’s Project Updates panel!

Do we all agree about the future of LNG? Is it time to feel glee? Naysayers, make your plea! Lively discussions sure to happen during the Forum’s LNG panel!