2023 Agenda

In addressing the climate-change crisis, much Federal and state policy targets a phasing out of natural gas from power generation, direct use, etc. The same policies are directed at oil. But as soon as supply falls short of demand and prices fly up, there’s a political reaction that includes demanding more supply. And the U.S. Energy Administration and International Energy Agency both say a lot of oil and gas will still be consumed 30 years from now. How does this all fit together, and how does gas find the right fit for its long-term role? Is a stable, sustainable long-term energy policy possible when it can only survive one administration at a time? How must gas fit in, what needs to be done, and what happens to different industry sectors along the way. And how does oil fit in?

As natural gas markets evolve through energy transition, challenges are encountered that demand improvements in technology solutions to accommodate and streamline transactions. In addition, independent certification and verification of low carbon intensity is being demanded across the value chain. Fortunately, leading technology providers are rising to this challenge with innovative solutions to anticipate the evolution. This panel will introduce several examples of solutions that are available now to optimize efficiency of transactions and coalesce a fragmented market. Examples will be presented from a practical, non-technical, commercially oriented perspective. Technologies underlying these innovations include cloud-based access from anywhere, customizable APIs, EDI, encryption and cybersecurity, simulation software, predictive analytics, blockchain, etc.

End users of natural gas include Gas Distribution Utilities (Commercial & Residential), Industrial (Petrochem, Process, Heat) and PowerGeneration. Gas Buyers representing these entities often have a different perspective than other stakeholders across the value chain when it comes to market conditions, developments, and issues. Whether regulated or unregulated, Gas Buyers exist at the end of the value chain, essentially faced with reacting to market developments that are generally out of their control. Creative negotiation of commercial purchasing terms are vital to these constituents ensuring flexibility, security of supply, and competitive prices. This panel will shed light on gas buyer perspectives on a number of topical issues.

Natural Gas – Short-Term Pain for Long-Term Gain: US LNG Demand is set to grow by over 17 Bcf/d from 2025-2030, but US supply is growing too fast. Unconstrained, US natural gas production would grow by 3 Bcf/d from YE22 to YE23.

Paul De Moudt, Shell's General Manager for LNG Trading in North America, will provide a look-back at the 2022 global LNG market and discuss key trends and considerations for 2023 and beyond.

Recent events have highlighted the importance of an orderly energy transition—providing an energy system that is not only lower carbon, but also secure and affordable. Join us for a discussion on (i) what an orderly transition might look like for the natural gas consumer; (ii) lower-carbon products that can be incorporated in gas procurement strategies today—at scale—including carbon offsets, certified natural gas, and renewable natural gas; and (iii) future low carbon energy systems, including hydrogen and CCUS.

Policy, regulatory and NGO resistance to continued development of natural gas markets is building. This panel examines several innovative solutions being employed by leading stakeholders to overcome these headwinds. Examples include virtual pipeline, mobile energy solutions, RNG, project development and construction, as well as traditional pipeline transportation innovations.

•Resiliency and abundance of Natural Gas
•Macro fundamentals and energy policy
•New technologies and renewables role
•Natural Gas and inflation

With the energy transition process underway in earnest, the industry is responding remarkably by innovating with a range of low-carbon energy alternatives, including RNG, RSG, Certified Gas, Carbon Capture, Carbon Offsets, H2 solutions, and more. This panel examines the challenges faced with introducing these new offerings, as well as examples of how several of these innovative solutions are expediting the transition to a lower-carbon energy future.

Please join our hosts, the Corporate Sponsors, at a cocktail reception in your honor. Don’t make your dinner plans too early as hors d’oeuvres and an open bar will be the highlight of this extremely well attended session!

This panel is comprised of four key natural gas industry trade associations spanning various aspects of the value chain. Panelists will share various initiatives underway with their organizations to assist association members in overcoming challenges and meeting objectives. Discussion will include advocating on behalf of the industry with policymakers, regulators, other stakeholders and the public at large. Particular emphasis will be focused on new lower carbon product offerings including RNG, RSG, Certified Gas, etc.

As a retired Army Colonel, I will talk about how I fought for our country’s freedoms. Freedom of Choice is my favorite discussion. When it comes down to it I do not the federal government telling us we need to go to Electrification. This not having Freedom of Choice is impacting pipelines growth, maintenance of our pipelines, smarter ways to do more with RNG.

This presentation will provide an overview of our market leading CH4-Sensor and Technology and provide the audience with some case studies.