End users of natural gas include Gas Distribution Utilities (LDCs); Power Generation (Utility & IPP); and Industrials (process & heat). Entities include publicly owned and municipal utilities, who are subject to regulation, as well as private non-regulated businesses. Gas Buyers for these entities have a unique perspective on the market, given their existence at the end of the value chain and their dependence on gas supply. Creative negotiation of commercial terms for gas supply is crucial to their business to ensure security of supply, operational flexibility and competitive pricing. In addition, the regulated entities must do all this while managing the complexities of regulatory oversight and pass through of gas supply costs in published rates. This Panel, representing stakeholders spanning the value chain who are Gas Buyers, will provide insights and discuss perspectives on the following categories:

-Market Fundamentals (supply; demand; pricing
-Gas Supply Agreement Structuring & Preferences
-Midstream Infrastructure Implications
-Competing Demands For Gas Supply
-Gas Electric Coordination
-Regulatory & Policy
-Technology