This Panel conducts a comprehensive overview of up-to-the-minute U.S. natural gas market conditions, with a particular focus on the Rockies and West region. The Panel is comprised of industry subject matter experts, not only setting out fundamental data, events and forecasts, but more importantly providing insightful analysis and actionable takeaways. Topics addressed include: •Supply / Demand: current balances; forecasts by segment (utility, industrial, Petrochem; LNG, gas-fired powergen) •Key Influences: impact of AI Data Center demand on gas-fired powergen; LNG Exports; Weather •Midstream infrastructure considerations •Forecasts: pricing; operations; volatility assessment Insights provided by this Panel serve as an excellent foundation and factual reference point for the overall Forum agenda and ensuing discussions.