2021 US-Mexico Presentations

Monday, November 8, 2021

Opening Keynote: What Do Historically High U.S. Gulf Coast Gas Prices Mean For Mexico This Winter?

• Mr. Christopher Lenton, Senior Editor, Mexico & Latin America, Natural Gas Intelligence 

Panel:  Opportunities? Challenges? All of the above. What’s in store for U.S. to Mexico exports

• Moderator: Mr. Brian McCann-Hermis, Asset Optimization and Trading, Texas Gulf Coast, ConocoPhillips  
• Speakers: Mr. Norberto Catalan, Managing Director,LUXEM Energia
• Mr. Carlos Arriola, Director General, IGASAMEX 
• Ms. Rosanety Barrios, Independent Analyst on Energy Matters, Independent Analyst 

Panel: Mexican Political Outlook, what’s next for the energy reform? 

• Moderator: Ms. Claudia Espinosa, Editor, Mexico Energy Report, ICIS
• Speakers: Dr. Duncan Wood, Director, Mexico Institute, Wilson Center 
• Mr. Jose Maria Lujambio Irazabal, Partner and Energy Practice Director, Cacheaux, Cavazos & Newton
• Mr. Antonio Massieu, LL.M. Candidate, University of Texas School of Law

Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Opening Keynote: The Rules Have Changed: How current market dynamics are reshaping the US Gas Markets

• Mr. Matthew Henderson, Senior Market Analyst, ConocoPhillips (Note: Speaker requested PDF presentation not be posted. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Matthew: Matthew.A.Henderson@conocophillips.com)

Presentation: Texas Railroad Commission Regulatory Review: A look at the regulatory landscape for the oil & gas industry in Texas

• Speaker: The Honorable Jim Wright, Texas Railroad Commission

Presentation: Mexico in the Short Term: Political Instability, Investment Environment, and Constraints on Business Opportunities

• Speaker: Mr. Tony Payan, Director, U.S.-Mexico Center, Rice University

Keynote Lunch: Three More Years – what to expect from Mexico Natural Gas Markets

• Mr. Eduardo Prud’homme, Co Partner, GADEX

Panel: Where There’s A Will, There’s A Way – Serving Energy Demand By Traditional and Non-Traditional Methods

• Moderator:  Mr. Sean Jump, Senior Manager, Sia Partners
• Speakers: Mr. Stage Marroquin, President Mexico, Stabilis Solutions
• Mr. Sam Thigpen, CEO, Sapphire Gas Solutions 
• Mr. Scott Shields, Partner, New Energy Development Company LLC 

Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Panel: Women in Business – Leading and Mentoring for Success!

• Moderator: Ms. Christy Coleman, Vice President, US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum
• Speakers: Ms. Phaedra Friend, Senior Manager, Product Development, Natural Gas Intelligence 
• Ms. Flor Dimassi, Chief Executive Officer, GlobalSpeak Translations
• Ms. Alejandra Bueno, Executive Director for International Programs, Alamo Colleges District
• Ms. Liz Perez, Bus Development Specialist, Enbridge 

Presentation: U.S. natural gas trade outlook in the November 2021 Short-Term Energy Outlook

• Ms. Corrina Ricker, Lead Modeler, U.S. Energy Information Administration 

2023 US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum Presentations

Monday, November 13, 2023

Opening Keynote: Mexico’s 2024 Election Cycle: What to Expect and Why?

• Dr. Tony Payan, Director, U.S.-Mexico Center, Rice University’s Baker Institute 

Presentation: Will the Mexico Natural Gas Market Continue Growing Through U.S. Pipeline Imports?

• Mr. Christopher Lenton, Senior Editor, Mexico & Latin America, Natural Gas Intelligence 

Panel: Paths to energy decarbonization – Certified Gas; Differentiated Gas; Responsibility Sourced Gas (RSG); Carbon Capture & Sequestration (CCS); Hydrogen (H2) and connective infrastructure

• Moderator: Mr. Rock Graham, Manager-Origination & Producer Services, NRG Business Marketing LLC (formerly Direct Energy)
• Speakers: Mr. Todd White, Associate Director, Guidehouse, Inc.
• Ms. Liz Arthur, Senior Director of Growth, Project Canary 
• Mr. Aaron Lohmann, Founder & CEO, Earn DLT 

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Opening Keynote: Overview and future of the natural gas market in Mexico

• Mr. Guillermo García-Alcocer, VP Planning, Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de Mexico (ITAM) 

Presentation: Nearshoring opportunities and challenges for Mexican natural gas market

• Speaker: Mr. Alain Duthoy, Partner, Lexoil Consulting Firm

Panel: Fueling expanding Mexico natural gas demand resulting from nearshoring

• Moderator: Mr. Andrew Baker, Senior Editor, Natural Gas Intelligence
• Speakers: Mr. José Maria Lujambio, Partner and Energy Practice Director, Cacheaux, Cavazos & Newton
• Dr. Adrian Duhalt, Research Scholar, Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy 
• Ms. Carla Amaya, Energy Analyst, Consejo Nuevo León
• Mr. Javier Estrada, Director, Analítica Energética SC

Keynote Lunch: Will Texas gas go just across the border or overseas?

• Mr. Guillermo Turrent, General Manager, Energy and Infrastructure Advisors

Panel: Mexico LNG Exports Updates 

• Moderator:  Mr. Christopher Lenton, Senior Editor, Mexico & Latin America, Natural Gas Intelligence 
• Speakers: Mr. Sergio Chapa, Senior LNG Analyst, Poten & Partners, Inc. 
• Mr. Vince Morrissette, Senior Vice President – Commercial, Glenfarne Energy Transition
• Mr. Guillermo Turrent, General Manager, Energy and Infrastructure Advisors

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Opening Keynote: U.S. natural gas trade outlook in the November 2023 Short-Term Energy Outlook

• Speaker: Ms. Katy Fleury, Economist, Energy Information Administration

Panel: U.S.-Mexico Inland Ports – Critical transshipment points supporting rapidly expanding 2-way trade across the border

• Moderator: Mr. Sergio Chapa, Senior LNG Analyst, Poten & Partners, Inc. 
• Speakers: Mr. Ken Roberts, President, WorldCity
• Mr. Arturo Gómez, Deputy Director of Operations, Port of Brownsville
• Mr. Kent Richard, Assistant Bridge Director, City of Laredo – Laredo Bridge System
• Mr. Homero Balderas, City of Eagle Pass Bridge Director, Eagle Pass Bridge System

2022 US-Mexico Speaker Presentations

Monday, November 14, 2022

Opening Keynote: Mexico Country Outlook for 2023: A Decisive Year for Investors in Mexico

• Mr. Tony Payan, Director, U.S.-Mexico Center, Rice University’s Baker Institute – (Tony did not have a powerpoint presentation)

Presentation: USMCA consultations on Mexico’s energy policies

• Mr. José María Lujambio, Partner and Energy Practice Director, Cacheaux, Cavazos & Newton

Panel: What’s Next For Mexico’s Natural Gas Market?

• Moderator: Mr. Andrew Baker, Senior Editor, Natural Gas Intelligence
• Speakers: Mr. Eduardo Prud’homme, Co Partner, GADEX – (Speaking Virtually)
• Ms. Rosanety Barrios, Independent Analyst on Energy Matters, Independent Analyst – (Speaking Virtually)

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Opening Keynote: U.S. natural gas trade outlook in the November 2022 EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook

• Mr. James Easton, Economist, U.S. Energy Information Administration

Panel: Balancing the Market Across the Border – U.S.-Mexico Supply/Demand Dynamics 

• Moderator: Mr. Brian McCann-Hermis, Asset Optimization and Trading, Texas Gulf Coast, ConocoPhillips  
• Speakers: Mr. James Fowler, Energy Market Development Manager, ICIS
• Mr. Christopher Lenton, Senior Editor, Mexico & Latin America, Natural Gas Intelligence 
• Mr. Pedro Elio, Originator Mexico, BP Energía Mexico – (Pedro did not have a powerpoint presentation)

Presentation: Presentation: Mexico’s natural gas market new direction and the great loss of opportunity

• Speaker: Mr. Guillermo Turrent, General Manager, Energy and Infrastructure Advisors

Keynote Lunch: Accelerating Mexico and U.S. economic development by leveraging near-shoring opportunities for natural gas markets

• Ms. Ana Ludlow, VP Government Affairs & Sustainability, ENGIE

Panel: Still Here: Mexico gas infrastructure opportunities are going strong

• Moderator:  Mr. Geoff Street, Director Marketing, Tenaska Marketing Ventures
• Speakers: Mr. Kurt Knight-Turcan, Director, Business Development, Enbridge – (Kurt did not have a powerpoint presentation)
• Ms. Eva Ribera, Head of BD and Implementation, ENGIE México
• Mr. Jorge Vera, Director of Sales and Marketing, Santa Fe Gas – (Jorge did not have a powerpoint presentation)
• Ms. Maria Mejia, Director, Howard Energy Mexico, Howard Energy Partners – (Maria did not have a powerpoint presentation)

Presentation: A Wing & A Prayer

• Speaker: Ms. Karen Peña, SPEAKER – HUMORIST – PRESENTER,A WING & A PRAYER

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Panel: CFE and its Strategic Alliances:

• Speakers: Dr. Miguel Reyes, CEO, CFE International and CFEnergía  
• Mr. Juancho Eekhout, VP, Business Development – LNG & Net-Zero Solutions, Sempra LNG
• Mr. Leonardo Robles, Vice President Commercial & BD, TC Energy
• Mr. Christopher Guinta, Chief Financial Officer, New Fortress Energy  

Panel: The new CFE Model in the Natural Gas Market:

• Speakers: Dr. Miguel Reyes, CEO, CFE International/CFEnergía
• Mr. Radames Fernandez, Chief Commercial Officer, CFE International/CFEnergía
• Mr. Aniel Altamirano Ogarrio,Deputy CEO, CFE International/CFEnergía

2023 US Mexico Agenda

Monday, November 13

Start Time	End Time	Information
7:00 AM	8:00 AM	Networking with the Industry: Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00 AM	8:15 AM	Welcome & Overview: Speaker: Ms. Christy Coleman, Vice President, US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum
8:15 AM	9:15 AM	Opening Keynote: Mexico’s 2024 Election Cycle: What to Expect and Why? Click here for details. Mexico, once again, will engage a major election in 2024. There is a presidential race, as well as a renewal of both chambers of congress, and nine governorships in addition to thousands of local races. This election is a test over whether Mexico continues to withdraw into a more authoritarian, centralist, populist, and nationalist position or whether it manages to reverse some of these negative trends, reaffirming its democratic vocation and reengaging export-led growth, perhaps with a more robust welfare state. There are two clear visions for the country, one represented by Mr. López Obradror's handpicked potential successor, Claudia Sheinbaum, and the other represented by the PAN-PRI-PRD coalition in the candidacy of Senator Xóchitl Gálvez Ruiz, although the outcome by ultimately be a continued division right down the middle. Any of these three scenarios are key for investors in every sector, from manufacturing to energy, to understand their strategies for their future in Mexico. This talk is designed to present all three scenarios—what they would look like and what businesses should prepare for. Speaker: Dr. Tony Payan, Director, U.S.-Mexico Center, Rice University's Baker Institute
9:15 AM	10:00 AM	Presentation: Will the Mexico Natural Gas Market Continue Growing Through U.S. Pipeline Imports? Click here for details. •The current state of Mexico’s natural gas market and how shifts in global and Mexico natural gas market fundamentals impact purchases of U.S. gas. •Trends in Mexico natural gas market development (tenders, open seasons, storage) and ongoing infrastructure projects including U.S.-sourced LNG export projects, natural gas pipelines and combined cycle plants. •Where the market is headed in the next five years, including forward prices at points key to Mexico. •What to expect with the upcoming elections, the promise and challenges of nearshoring, and how this might impact Mexico and natural gas. Speaker: Mr. Christopher Lenton, Senior Editor, Mexico & Latin America, Natural Gas Intelligence
10:00 AM	10:30 AM	Networking Break
10:30 AM	11:45 AM	Panel: Paths to energy decarbonization - Certified Gas; Differentiated Gas; Responsibility Sourced Gas (RSG); Carbon Capture & Sequestration (CCS); Hydrogen (H2) and connective infrastructure Click here for details. This panel will examine various paths to achieving energy decarbonization by leveraging alternative energy sources derived from natural gas, including Certified Gas; Differentiated Gas; Responsibility Sourced Gas (RSG); Carbon Capture & Sequestration (CCS); Hydrogen (H2). The panel will also review methods to capture and contain carbon including Carbon Capture & Sequestration (CCS). Connective infrastructure to transport these alternative energy sources, including new facilities and repurposing existing assets, will also be examined. Relative representative economics of the various alternatives will also be explored. Moderator: Mr. Rock Graham, Manager Origination, NRG Business Marketing LLC (formerly Direct Energy) Speakers: Mr. Todd White, Associate Director, Guidehouse, Inc.   Ms. Liz Arthur, Global Head of Enterprise Strategy, Project Canary   Mr. Aaron Lohmann, Founder & CEO, EarnDLT
11:45 AM	12:15 PM	Board Buses & Depart for Optional Afternoon Networking Activity (Brews in the Hills of Texas Tour)
12:15 PM	5:15 PM	Brews in the Hills of Texas Tour
5:15 PM	7:00 PM	Monday Evening Attendee Welcome Reception (Located in Olivares & Riverwalk Patio - Riverwalk level)

Tuesday, November 14

Start Time	End Time	Information
7:30 AM	8:30 AM	Networking with the Industry: Registration and Continental Breakfas
8:30 AM	8:45 AM	Welcome and Overview: Speaker: Ms. Christy Coleman, Vice President, US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum
8:45 AM	9:45 AM	Opening Keynote: Overview and future of the natural gas market in Mexico Click here for details. García Alcocer will present an overview of the recent history of natural gas in Mexico, focusing on the evolution from a partially open market prior to 2017 to a fully integrated one with the United States. As the presentation nears its conclusion, we will delve into a discussion about the significance of natural gas within the context of nearshoring. Speaker: Mr. Guillermo García-Alcocer, VP Planning, Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de Mexico (ITAM)
9:45 AM	10:30 AM	Presentation: Nearshoring opportunities and challenges for Mexican natural gas market Click here for details. Nearshoring in Mexico has turned out to be an attractive alternative to solve the disruption in global supply chains. With around $42 billion in foreign direct investment, expectations indicate that northern Mexico will become an industrial hub that will require creative solutions to navigate through a complex regulatory framework to meet energy demands. Despite the economic boom this will represent, government policies have shown a different dynamic, generating challenges that companies will have to overcome. This talk will focus on the current circumstances of the natural gas market for investment and development projects from a legal and regulatory point of view. Speaker: Mr. Alain Duthoy, Partner, Lexoil Consulting Firm
10:30 AM	11:00 AM	Networking Break
11:00 AM	12:30 PM	Panel: Fueling expanding Mexico natural gas demand resulting from nearshoring Moderator: Mr. Andrew Baker, Senior Editor, Natural Gas Intelligence Speakers: Mr. Jose Maria Lujambio, Energy Practice Director / Partner, Cacheaux, Cavazos & Newton   Dr. Adrian Duhalt, Research Scholar, Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy   Ms. Carla Amaya, Energy Analyst, Consejo Nuevo León   Mr. Javier Estrada, DIRECTOR, Analítica Energética SC
12:30 PM	2:00 PM	Keynote Lunch: Will Texas gas go just across the border or overseas? Click here for details. Guillermo will talk to us about the demand for natural gas coming from Mexico. This will include re exporting natural gas as LnG, industrial and power demand. How do these plans pare with the demand for export projects from Texas and Louisiana? Speaker: Mr. Guillermo Turrent, General Manager, Energy and Infrastructure Advisors
2:00 PM	3:30 PM	Panel: Mexico LNG Exports Updates Click here for details. MEXICO LNG SUPERPOWER: With two projects under construction and at least eight more proposed, Mexico could become the world’s fourth largest LNG exporter by the end of the decade. Once a major LNG importer, Mexico is now poised to send out its first export cargo by the end of the year. This panel will explore various aspects affecting successful completion of these projects. Sources of feedgas for the terminals, including domestic Mexico supply, as well as imports from the United States. Regulatory/policy impacts including steps project developers need to take to earn support from CFE and the AMLO administration. Also, changes anticipated with a new administration. Concerns from domestic gas consumers over LNG exports competing for supply. How much incremental midstream infrastructure will be required to support LNG exports, who will build it, and is there political support to get it done. Moderator: Mr. Christopher Lenton, Senior Editor, Mexico & Latin America, Natural Gas Intelligence Speakers: Mr. Sergio Chapa, Senior LNG Analyst, Poten & Partners, Inc.   Mr. Vince Morrissette, Senior Vice President - Commercial, Glenfarne Energy Transition   Mr. Guillermo Turrent, General Manager, Energy and Infrastructure Advisors
3:30 PM	5:30 PM	Cocktail Reception-Hosted by the Sponsors (Located in Olivares & Riverwalk Patio - Riverwalk level) Click here for details. 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!

Wednesday, November 15

Start Time	End Time	Information
7:30 AM	8:30 AM	Networking with the Industry: Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30 AM	8:45 AM	Welcome and Overview: Speaker: Ms. Christy Coleman, Vice President, US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum
8:45 AM	9:45 AM	Opening Keynote: U.S. natural gas trade outlook in the November 2023 Short-Term Energy Outlook Click here for details. Katy will be reviewing EIA’s forecast in the November 2023 STEO for natural gas production, consumption, exports and imports, including LNG, through 2024. Speaker: Ms. Katy Fleury, Economist, Energy Information Administration
9:45 AM	11:30 AM	Panel: U.S.-Mexico Inland Ports - Critical transshipment points supporting rapidly expanding 2-way trade across the border Click here for details. There are several ports along the U.S. / Mexico border that serve as vital gateways for trade between the U.S. and Mexico. Both imports and exports through these ports have been growing steadily. With Mexico's adoption of a nearshoring strategy, significant growth in industrial activity is anticipated, along with demands for energy to fuel the activity. These ports can be expected to be key routes for imports originating in the U.S. and exports of new goods from Mexico. This panel will identify the various ports, and will examine the opportunities available for the Port and plans to accommodate the growing volume of trade. Moderator: Mr. Sergio Chapa, Senior LNG Analyst, Poten & Partners, Inc. Speakers: Mr. Ken Roberts, Founder, WorldCity   Mr. Arturo Gómez, Deputy Director of Operations, Port of Brownsville   Mr. Kent Richard, Assistant Bridge Director, City of Laredo - Laredo Bridge System   Mr. Homero Balderas, City of Eagle Pass Bridge Director, Eagle Pass Bridge System

2022 US Mexico Agenda

Monday, November 14

Start Time	End Time	Information
7:15 AM	8:15 AM	Networking with the Industry: Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:15 AM	8:30 AM	Welcome & Overview: Speaker: Ms. Christy Coleman, Vice President, US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum
8:30 AM	9:30 AM	Opening Keynote: Mexico Country Outlook for 2023: A Decisive Year for Investors in Mexico Click here for details. The year 2023 is the last full year of the López Obrador administration. After January 2024, the country will enter into a major national election for president, the entire congress, and about one third of all governorships. Getting 2023 right will matter for businesses, investors, and anyone interested in Mexico. Given that the current Mexican government will be well into its fifth year, it is possible to forecast what we can expect based on a number of key drivers. For one, the major axes of the López Obrador administration are already evident. Second, his policy preferences and their consequences are within sight. Third, his legacy is already within view. In consequence, this discussion delves into the factors that will matter, the players to watch, and some of the predictions for 2023—all useful for companies and businesses to make their most important decisions on whether to go into Mexico, stay in Mexico, or get out of Mexico. Speaker: Mr. Tony Payan, Director, U.S.-Mexico Center, Rice University's Baker Institute
9:30 AM	10:15 AM	Presentation: USMCA consultations on Mexico's energy policies Click here for details. José María Lujambio will share his expert insight on the concerns set forth by the U.S. and Canada governments about Mexico's policies that have negatively impacted the natural gas, electricity, and liquid fuels' markets. Join us next month in San Antonio, TX, to learn about USMCA procedural aspects, status of conversations, potential outcomes, and more...! Speaker: Mr. José Maria Lujambio, Energy Practice Director / Partner, Cacheaux, Cavazos & Newton
10:15 AM	10:45 AM	Networking Break
10:45 AM	12:00 PM	Panel: What’s Next for Mexico’s Natural Gas Market? Click here for details. The López Obrador government has slowed down the implementation of Mexico’s 2013-2014 energy reform, and consolidated the power of CFE and Pemex. Meanwhile, Mexico’s natural gas imports and infrastructure continue to grow. In this panel, two architects of the reform who now work as energy consultants explain what has changed under the current government, and what to expect going forward. How do Mexico’s energy policies impact prices for end users? How do U.S. natural gas prices affect gas flows in Mexico? What can the next government do to improve transparency and competition in the gas market? Panelists will address these questions and more about the United States’ largest natural gas export market. Moderator: Mr. Andrew Baker, Senior Editor, Natural Gas Intelligence Speakers: Mr. Eduardo Prud’homme, Co Partner, GADEX - (Speaking Virtually)   Ms. Rosanety Barrios, Independent Analyst on Energy Matters, Independent Analyst – (Speaking Virtually)
12:00 PM	12:30 PM	Board Buses & Depart for Optional Afternoon Networking Activity (Freetail Brewing Company & River Walk Boat Tour)
12:30 PM	4:30 PM	Freetail Brewing Company & River Walk Boat Tour
4:30 PM	6:30 PM	Monday Evening Attendee Welcome Reception (Located in the Olivares & Riverwalk Patio - Riverwalk level)

Tuesday, November 15

Start Time	End Time	Information
7:00 AM	8:00 AM	Networking with the Industry: Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00 AM	8:15 AM	Welcome & Overview: Speaker: Ms. Christy Coleman, Vice President, US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum
8:15 AM	8:45 AM	Opening Keynote: U.S. natural gas trade outlook in the November 2022 EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook Click here for details. This presentation will focus on EIA's outlook for U.S. natural gas trade in the November 2022 Short Term Energy Outlook (STEO), to be released November 8, 2022, including pipeline trade with Canada and Mexico, and US LNG exports to the rest of the world. Speaker: Mr. James Easton, Economist, U.S. Energy Information Administration
8:45 AM	10:00 AM	Panel: Balancing the Market Across the Border – U.S.-Mexico Supply/Demand Dynamics Click here for details. How is the U.S.-Mexico cross-border market responding to the global supply crunch? Is the pace of midstream infrastructure development sufficient to address demand? How is evolving Mexico policy stalling or fostering development of the market? Leading industry experts offer an up to the minute assessment of U.S.-Mexico cross-border market conditions, with supporting data and contextual analysis. Highlights include supply projections (by basin), demand forecasts, price implications, midstream capabilities and effects, U.S. and Mexico policy and regulatory impacts, ESG, low-carbon transition, and global influences. This information provides an excellent foundation and factual reference point for the overall Forum agenda and ensuing discussions. Leader: Mr. Brian McCann-Hermis, Trader, Gulf Cost Region, ConocoPhillips Speakers: Mr. James Fowler, Energy Market Development Manager, ICIS   Mr. Christopher Lenton, Senior Editor, Mexico & Latin America, Natural Gas Intelligence
10:00 AM	10:30 AM	Networking Break
10:30 AM	11:45 AM	Presentation: Mexico’s natural gas market new direction and the great loss of opportunity Click here for details. -Mexico’s Gas market in the 90’s and early 2000’s and the market in 2018. - Rationale and background of the infrastructure promoted from 2013-2018. - Where things stand today on the infrastructure. - Recent developments in the natural gas market in Mexico and its relationship to the US and International Gas Markets. Speaker: Mr. Guillermo Turrent, General Manager, Energy and Infrastructure Advisors
11:45 AM	1:45 PM	Keynote Lunch: Accelerating Mexico and U.S. economic development by leveraging near-shoring opportunities for natural gas markets Click here for details. This Presentation examines Mexico and U.S. natural gas markets from several perspectives, including: •assessment of the current state of natural gas markets in Mexico •examples of success stories of natural gas development •projecting the future role of natural gas as an energy transition fuel Speaker: Ms. Ana Ludlow, VP Chief Government Affairs & Sustainability Officer, ENGIE
2:00 PM	3:30 PM	Panel: Still Here: Mexico gas infrastructure opportunities are going strong Click here for details. In spite of the political rhetoric, business is still getting done in Mexico. Here from the experts on how, where, and when new infrastructure projects will be coming online in the next few years as well as where more may be needed. Moderator: Mr. Geoff Street, Director, Trading, Tenaska Marketing Ventures Speakers: Mr. Kurt Knight-Turcan, Director, Business Development, Enbridge   Ms. Eva Ribera, Head of BD and Implementation, ENGIE México   Mr. Jorge Vera, CEO & Vice President of Commercial Sales, Santa Fe Gas LLC   Ms. Maria Mejia, Director, Howard Energy Mexico, Howard Energy Partners
3:30 PM	4:30 PM	Presentation: A Wing & A Prayer Click here for details. Please join us in hearing Karen Peña speak about her adventures as a Professional Wing Rider and National Aerobatic Champion. Karen’s timely talk focuses on teaching her audiences how to motivate themselves in today’s world. Her motto is “Aspire to Inspire”. She believes that everyone can have the heart of a Champion and find inspiration at any point and time in their life. "ONLY" Woman Wing Rider & National Aerobatic Champion in the World! Aspire to Inspire! Nothing Moves you forward faster than the satisfaction of inspiring others to succeed! Speaker: Ms. Karen Pena, SPEAKER - HUMORIST - PRESENTER, A WING & A PRAYER
4:30 PM	6:30 PM	Cocktail Reception-Hosted by the Sponsors (Located in the Olivares & Riverwalk Patio - Riverwalk level)

Wednesday, November 16

Start Time	End Time	Information
7:15 AM	8:15 AM	Networking with the Industry: Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:15 AM	8:30 AM	Welcome & Overview: Speaker: Ms. Christy Coleman, Vice President, US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum
8:30 AM	10:00 AM	Panel: CFE and its Strategic Alliances: Speakers: Dr. Miguel Reyes, CEO, CFE International/CFEnergía   Mr. Juancho Eekhout, P, Business Development - LNG & Net-Zero Solutions, Sempra LNG   Mr. Leonardo Robles, Vice President Commercial & BD, TC Energy   Mr. Christopher Guinta, Chief Financial Officer, New Fortress Energy
10:00 AM	10:30 AM	Networking Break
10:30 AM	12:00 PM	Panel: The new CFE Model in the Natural Gas Market: Speakers: Dr. Miguel Reyes, CEO, CFE International/CFEnergía   Mr. Radames Fernandez, Chief Commercial Officer, CFE International/CFEnergía   Mr. Aniel Altamirano Ogarrio, Deputy CEO, CFE International/CFEnergía

2021 US Mexico Agenda

Monday, November 08

Start Time	End Time	Information
7:00 AM	8:00 AM	Networking with the Industry: Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00 AM	8:15 AM	Welcome & Overview: Speaker: Ms. Christy Coleman, Vice President, US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum
8:15 AM	9:00 AM	Opening Keynote: What Do Historically High U.S. Gulf Coast Gas Prices Mean For Mexico This Winter? Click here for details. Diving into what happened in the Texas February storm and how it impacted Mexico, along with the current trend of high Gulf Coast and global prices to answer: What is Mexico doing to prepare for this winter and potential volatility? Where are prices heading? Looking at NGI's fifth Natural Gas Market Survey in Mexico, we will see what active players are saying about the way the market is evolving, underpinning the importance of an independent price index in Mexico. Speaker: Mr. Christopher Lenton, Senior Editor, Mexico & Latin America, Natural Gas Intelligence
9:00 AM	10:00 AM	Panel: Opportunities? Challenges? All of the above. What’s in store for U.S. to Mexico exports Click here for details. This panel will discuss opportunities and challenges facing U.S. to Mexico natural gas export markets. With Mexican President Lopez Obrador’s proposed changes for Energy Reform, market participants are scrambling to navigate implications for this market. Moderator: Mr. Brian McCann-Hermis, Trader, Gulf Cost Region, ConocoPhillips Speakers: Mr. Norberto Catalan, Managing Director, LUXEM Energia - (Speaking Virtually)   Mr. Carlos Arriola, Director General, IGASAMEX - (Speaking Virtually)   Ms. Rosanety Barrios, Independent Analyst on Energy Matters, Independent Analyst - (Speaking Virtually)
10:00 AM	10:30 AM	Networking Break
10:30 AM	12:00 PM	Panel: Mexican Political Outlook, what's next for the energy reform? Click here for details. Following June’s midterm elections, Mexico’s political landscape continues to shift. Further revisions of the energy reform have been proposed by the current administration, however the chances of success remain unclear. The panel will discuss scenarios for the energy reform and the implications for the natural gas sector over the coming three years of this administration. Moderator: Ms. Claudia Espinosa, Editor, Mexico Energy Report, ICIS - (Speaking Virtually) Speakers: Mr. Duncan Wood, Director, Mexico Institute, Wilson Center   Mr. Jose Maria Lujambio Irazabal, Energy Practice Director / Partner, Cacheaux, Cavazos & Newton   Mr. Antonio Massieu, LL.M. Candidate, University of Texas School of Law
12:00 PM	12:15 PM	Board Buses & Depart for Optional Afternoon Networking Activity (Topgolf)
12:15 PM	4:30 PM	Topgolf
4:30 PM	6:30 PM	Monday Evening Attendee Welcome Reception (Located in the Olivares & Riverwalk Patio – Riverwalk level)

Tuesday, November 09

Start Time	End Time	Information
7:30 AM	8:30 AM	Networking with the Industry: Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30 AM	8:45 AM	Welcome & Overview: Speaker: Ms. Christy Coleman, Vice President, US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum
8:45 AM	9:30 AM	Opening Keynote: The Rules Have Changed: How current market dynamics are reshaping the US Gas Markets Click here for details. Even before the impacts of COVID, new dynamics both from within and outside of the US energy markets were starting to emerge that threatened to change the narrative of growth and oversupply. During this talk we will look at some of the key influences that have emerged over the last year that will write the next chapter in US natural gas markets. Speaker: Mr. Matthew Henderson, Trader/Asset Manager, East, ConocoPhillips
9:30 AM	10:00 AM	Presentation: Texas Railroad Commission Regulatory Review: A look at the regulatory landscape for the oil & gas industry in Texas Click here for details. •Legislative Mandates under SB-3 Regarding Weatherization and Critical Infrastructure. •Efforts by the RRC to ensure Texas is prepared for this winter. •Underlying inequities in the Texas Electrical grid as it relates to Natural Gas Fired Power Plants. •Seismic Activity in the Permian. •Efforts to Reduce Stranded (Flared) Gas in Texas. •Guidance and Rulemaking at the Commission. Speaker: The Honorable Jim Wright, Commissioner, Railroad Commission
10:00 AM	10:30 AM	Networking Break
10:30 AM	11:45 AM	Presentation: Mexico in the Short Term: Political Instability, Investment Environment, and Constraints on Business Opportunities Click here for details. In 2013 and 2014, Mexico implemented an energy reform meant to open one of Mexico’s most important sectors still protected from market forces—and formally reserved under the North American Free Trade Agreement. This was meant to be the last building block to project Mexico forward, concluding the liberalization of the country’s economy. There was in fact much optimism in the industry and many companies readied to invest in Mexico. But this all changed in 2018, with the advent of the López Obrador administration. In effect, even before he took office, Mr. López Obrador began to make substantial changes, first rhetorically and then through specific administrative and legislative measures, to the overall business environment in Mexico. Many of these are now reaching the energy markets. Many companies, some already holding contracts to operate in Mexico, were left with great uncertainty on their investments and their future in the country. Others simply put their investments on hold. This conversation examines where is Mexico today, what the political landscape tells us about whether Mexico will step back from its previous path or move forward, or whether we can expect a return to the previous path of a modern Mexico, open to foreign investment. Speaker: Mr. Tony Payan, Director, U.S.-Mexico Center, Rice University's Baker Institute
11:45 AM	1:45 PM	Keynote Lunch: Three More Years - what to expect from Mexico Natural Gas Markets Click here for details. This presentation will explore AMLO’s proposed changes to Mexico energy reform. Specific implications for Mexico natural gas will be examined, including changes to existing regulations, which players benefit, existing projects are impacted, etc. Also included wil be an assessment of likelihood of implementation, and impact on investors. Speaker: Mr. Eduardo Prud’homme, Co Partner, GADEX
2:00 PM	3:30 PM	Panel: Where There's A Will, There's A Way - Serving Energy Demand By Traditional and Non-Traditional Methods Click here for details. With growing resistance in the U.S. from policy, regulatory and NGO’s as well as AMLO’s proposed energy market restructuring in Mexico, exporting gas from the U.S. to Mexico by traditional pipeline development is challenging to say the least. This panel describes case studies for real-world alternatives to deliver gas from the U.S. to markets in Mexico. Discussion will include LNG exports, virtual pipeline project, small-scale LNG, CNG, etc. Moderator: Mr. Sean Jump, Managing Director, Sia Partners Speakers: Mr. Stage Marroquin, President, Stabilis Mexico   Mr. Sam Thigpen, Founder/CEO, Sapphire Gas Solutions   Mr. Scott Shields, Partner, New Energy Development Company LLC
3:30 PM	5:30 PM	Cocktail Reception-Hosted by the Sponsors Click here for details. 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!

Wednesday, November 10

Start Time	End Time	Information
7:30 AM	8:45 AM	Networking with the Industry: Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:45 AM	9:00 AM	Welcome & Overview: Speaker: Ms. Christy Coleman, Vice President, US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum
9:00 AM	10:30 AM	Panel: Women in Business - Leading and Mentoring for Success! Click here for details. This panel discussion will incorporate many ideas from accomplished women to talk candidly and openly about aspects around their success in business and how they have achieved success and continue to strive to be successful in an ever changing world! Discussions will include but are not limited to: -Leveraging Women's unique characteristics for success. -Why diversity matters - how different perspectives strengthen a team's problem solving. -Choosing the right team - how to spot and/or foster a work culture that will empower impactful careers. -Building an effective network - how to find your tribe and contribute to your business community (aka find a mentor, be a mentor). -Understanding the value you bring - how to negotiate pay and position (aka don't marry any job - because a job will never love you back). -Put a lid on it, or blow the lid off of it? - how to manage a sexist work environment. -Communicating your value to the team and senior management - how to be your own cheerleader. -And much much more… Moderator: Ms. Christy Coleman, Vice President, US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum Speakers: Ms. Phaedra Friend, Sr. Vice President, Organizational Strategy & Market Development, Natural Gas Intelligence   Ms. Flor Dimassi, CEO, Global Speak Translations   Ms. Alejandra Bueno, Executive Director, International Programs, Alamo Colleges District   Ms. Liz Perez, Bus Development Specialist, Enbridge
10:30 AM	11:00 AM	Networking Break
11:00 AM	12:00 PM	Presentation: U.S. natural gas trade outlook in the November 2021 Short-Term Energy Outlook Click here for details. Exports of natural gas are expected to be the largest demand growth sector in the U.S. natural gas market. U.S. exports of LNG have increased more than 12-fold since 2016, and are expected to continue to grow in our Short-Term Energy Outlook. Natural gas pipeline exports are also expected to grow, but by a smaller amount. This presentation will focus on EIA's outlook for U.S. natural gas trade in the November 2021 STEO, which is to be released November 9. Speaker: Ms. Corrina Ricker, Modeler, U.S. Energy Information Administration - (Speaking Virtually)

Press Releases Archive

Thursday, November 2, 2023

The 7th Annual US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum takes place November 13-15, in San Antonio, TX
U.S.-Mexico cross-border natural gas market decision-makers participate in key industry event to gain insight, analyze, and structure arrangements to buy, sell and transport natural gas

The US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum occurs November 13-15, 2023

The 7th Annual US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum takes place November 13-15 in San Antonio, TX

Tuesday, October 27, 2022

The US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum occurs November 14-16, 2022
U.S.-Mexico cross-border natural gas market decision-makers meet to gain insight, analyze, and structure arrangements to buy, sell and transport natural gas.

Tuesday, October 27, 2022

The US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum occurs November 14-16, 2022

Tuesday, October 27, 2022

The 6th Annual US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum takes place November 14 – 16 in San Antonio, TX

Thursday, October 31, 2019

The US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum occurs November 11-13, 2019
U.S.-Mexico cross-border natgas dealmakers gather in San Antonio to examine latest market developments and conclude transactions to meet growing natgas demand in Mexico

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

The US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum occurs November 12-14, 2018
Arrangements to Supply Mexico with Natural Gas from the U.S. to be Analyzed and Planned by Hundreds of Industry Executives at Upcoming Cross Border Forum

Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Mexico and US energy leaders meet to clarify AMLO policies on Mexico energy liberalization
US-Mexico energy leaders meet at the 2nd annual US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum, November 12-14, 2018, in downtown San Antonio at the Westin Riverwalk

Media Articles

Articles Written about the 2023 US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum

• News : Mexico’s dependency on US gas to continue but costs could rise: panelists  (S&P Global)
• Natural Gas Said Crucial Component to Mexico’s Nearshoring Ambitions (Natural Gas Intelligence)
• Mexico’s Natural Gas Imports, Economy Seen Growing Despite AMLO-imposed ‘Glass Ceiling’ (Natural Gas Intelligence)
• Aspiring LNG Exporter Mexico Pacific Touts Chihuahua Natural Gas Pipeline Agreement (Natural Gas Intelligence)
• Mexico’s Natural Gas Market Said Alive and Well Despite Attempts to Limit Private Sector Role (Natural Gas Intelligence)

Articles Written about the 2022 US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum

• Mexico LNG Projects, Power Plants Lack Clear Path to Natural Gas Access, Experts Say (Natural Gas Intelligence)
• Mexico Industrials Locking In Cheap U.S. Natural Gas Prices Amid Global Volatility, BP Exec Says (Natural Gas Intelligence)
• Can CFE’s Mexico Natural Gas Pipelines Handle Bevy of New Projects? (Natural Gas Intelligence)
• CFE Changes Tack, Enlists International Firms in Demand-Focused Natural Gas Strategy (Natural Gas Intelligence)
• New Fortress to sign deal for Mexico’s Lakach gas project next week -CFO (Thomson Reuters)
• Mexico in talks with U.S. storage providers to set up gas reserve (Thomson Reuters)
• Mexico energy outlook is slow diplomacy – panelists (ICIS)
• Mexico gas market progress slow but developing – panelists (ICIS)
• México busca almacenar gas en EEUU para consolidar reservas estratégicas (AFP)
• Guillermo Turrent, un exfuncionario de la CFE acusado de corrupción, reaparece en una conferencia en Texas (El País)
• La CFE emprende la búsqueda de inversionistas internacionales en Estados Unidos (El País)
• La CFE confía en que habrá un acuerdo en las consultas del TMEC sobre la política energética de México (El País)
• US-Mexico Gas Market Will Grow, But LNG Is a Challenge (Energy Intelligence)
• Mexico LNG Sector Could Be Stymied By Supply Competition (Energy Intelligence)
• New Fortress Rolls Out LNG Scheme Tailored for Mexico (Energy Intelligence)
• Weekly Mexico Energy Monitor (Miranda Intelligence)
• Mexico’s new era of strategic energy partnerships – Mirage or Gold Rush? (Miranda Intelligence)

Articles Written about the 2021 US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum

• Oil Producers Worldwide Seeking to Make Up for Pandemic-Induced Losses – Texas Regulator (Sputnik Newswire)
• Texas Oil Regulator Says Increased Regulation on Energy Sector Will Increase Gas Prices (Sputnik Newswire)
• Biden Administration’s Policies Contribute to Spike in Gas Prices – Texas Oil Regulator (Sputnik Newswire)
• Mexican Gov’t Impedes Foreign Investment in Energy Sector Fearing Exploitation – Experts (Sputnik Newswire)
• US Natural Gas Prices Unlikely to Rise as Supply Market Balances – ConocoPhillips Analyst (Sputnik Newswire)
• Market observers cast doubt on Mexico’s natural gas export hub ambitions (S&P Global)
• Mexico Flaring Problem Should be Solved by Markets, says Texas Railroad Commissioner (NGI)
• Veracruz Salt Dome Natural Gas Storage Project Said ‘Probable’ – Mexico Spotlight (NGI)
• U.S. Natural Gas Prices to Remain High Through Winter as Exports Surge, Says EIA (NGI)
• Mexico Natural Gas Buyers Said Nervous About Winter Supply, Price Shocks (NGI)
• Texas gas export ban remains unresolved: Wright (Argus Media)
• Mexico’s energy reform likely to remain in place despite presidential efforts (ICIS)
• PTSD Lingers in Mexico’s Gas Market From February Freeze (Energy Intelligence)

Articles Written about the 2019 US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum:

• Mexican Energy Reform a Slow Burn for Permian Firms (Energy Intelligence)
• Mexico’s Energy Reform Firmly in Place Despite Rhetoric, Say Experts (Natural Gas Intelligence)
• DOE Official Says U.S. Committed To Strengthening Natural Gas Ties With Mexico (Natural Gas Intelligence)
• Despite Uncertainty, Natural Gas Marketers Optimistic About Mexico (Natural Gas Intelligence)
• U.S Critical in Mexico Natural Gas Supply/Demand Equation (Natural Gas Intelligence)
• Interconnections, Capacity Clarity Said Needed in Mexico Natural Gas Market (Natural Gas Intelligence)
• Mexico’s CENAGAS to soon tender for key gas pipeline interconnection (ICIS)

Articles Written about the 2018 US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum:

• Mirage Energy to build new commercial gas storage in Mexico (ICIS)
• BP Exec Offers Advice on Improving Mexico’s Natural Gas Market (NGI)
• Mexico Natural Gas Output Decline Seen Continuing for Several Years(NGI)
• Mexico’s GDP Healthy on Eve of Changeover (NGI)
• Dos Bocas Refinery Approved in Latest AMLO Referendum (NGI)
• Mirage Energy Seeks to Address Mexico Pipeline Capacity, Storage Constraints (NGI)
• Costa Azul HOA sparks talk of Mexico LNG exports  (S&P Global Platts)
• Mexico gas markets expected to stay competitive (S&P Global Platts)
• Nueva Era to expand US-to-Mexico capacity (S&P Global Platts)
• US­-Mexico Gas Partnership Likely to Succeed, Even if it Takes Time (Energy Intelligence)
• US­-Mexico Pipeline Build-­Out Shaken as Defiant TransCanada Halts Work (Energy Intelligence)
• Permian bottleneck to boost Waha gas supply (Argus)
• Mexico unlikely to move off US nat gas imports (Argus)

Articles Written about the 2017 US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum:

• Gas Daily  (S&P Global Platts)
• Gas Daily (S&P Global Platts)
• Mexico Eyes Rapid Development of Gas Industry (Energy Intelligence)
• MARKET VIEW: Politcal Tensions Aside, US/Mexico Gas Trade Won’t Be Curtailed (Energy Intelligence)
• Mexico pushes to auction shale leases before 2018 elections (The Business Journal)
• Howard Energy completes key section of cross-border pipeline (The Business Journal)
• Draft Mexican gas storage legislation expected by September (ICIS)
• US faces ‘a whole new world of variables’ as net gas exporter, BP exec says (S&P Global Market Intelligence)
• Mexico’s open energy market built to withstand transition of power (S&P Global Market Intelligence)
• ‘We kind of tripped up on Rover,’ Energy Transfer exec says of delayed gas pipe (S&P Global Market Intelligence)
• Mexico will take US LNG even with border pipelines, regulators say (S&P Global Market Intelligence)
• US, Mexico need to improve north-south gas corridors, experts say (S&P Global Market Intelligence)

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Photos

2022: US-Mexico Forum Photos & Group Activity

2021: US-Mexico Forum Photos & Topgolf

2019: US-Mexico Forum Photos & Topgolf

2018: US-Mexico Forum Photos & Topgolf

2017: US-Mexico Forum Photos & Topgolf

US Mexico Recap Videos Archive

2022: Monday Recap, Monday Reception Recap, Group Tour Recap, Tuesday Recap, Tuesday Reception Recap

2021: Topgolf Recap, Monday Recap, Tuesday Recap

2019: Topgolf Video, Monday Recap Video, Tuesday Recap

2018: Topgolf Video, Monday Recap Video, Tuesday Morning Recap, Tuesday Afternoon/Evening Recap Video

2017: Topgolf Video, Monday Recap Video, Tuesday Recap Video