The focus will be on the global and US economic outlook and the likelihood of a recession in 2023. This will include an examination of recent energy market developments and the ongoing monetary policy response to elevated inflation readings.

Presenting industry’s perspective on interstate gas transmission permitting reform opportunities being discussed in DC and the role natural gas plays to ensure reliability of electric generation.

The midstream segment consists of much more than simply pipelines. It is a sophisticated value chain involving permanent operational facilities combined with a wide range of solution and service offerings leveraging commercial, financial and technology capabilities. This Panel is composed of experts representing three different aspects of the midstream value chain: i) independent data analytics company focused on climate ESG data for emission-intensive companies; ii) mobile LNG and CNG service provider (virtual pipeline); iii) Canada’s largest natural gas storage, transmission and distribution company; and iv) a major energy infrastructure operator. The Panel will examine various aspects of the midstream segment, highlighting the latest project updates, as well as new innovations. Perspectives on the role of midstream’s role in the energy transition will also be addressed.

Joe Bastardi is a well-known expert meteorologist and a regular speaker at the Forums. He has recently appeared on Tucker Carlson and other media outlets sharing his insight and expertise as it relates to climate concerns, hurricanes and other weather-related events affecting the country. Joe will lay out the factors behind his forecast for December 2022 to bring a return of winter as we used to know it. Joe’s forecasting and accompanying analysis is presented in a way that allows natural gas market participants to anticipate impacts of weather-related events and plan accordingly.

• Intro/high level on statistics of females in the industry and at leadership positions
• Celebration of how far we’ve come - some successes we’ve had with increasing female participation in the industry and speakers at the LDC forums.
• What are other ways we can support women in energy?
o Sponsorship/mentorship/allyship
o Providing opportunities
o Diverse exposure
• Leveraging Energy Transition as a means to attract more women, the industry is transforming (again) and we can use this transformation as an opportunity to bring in women at various levels to drive energy transition. We need new skills for hydrogen, renewables, new ideas and new ways of collaborating to execute energy transition- start now with women in these fields at various levels or use this as an opportunity to train women in these areas.