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Tuesday, August 27th, 2019

The LDC Gas Forum Mid-Continent occurs September 9–11, 2019
Over 300 natgas industry leaders gather in Chicago to examine the Mid-Continent natural gas market and negotiate transactions for purchases, sales and transportation.

Thursday, July 26th, 2018

The LDC Gas Forum Mid-Continent occurs September 10-12, 2018
Executives and Thought Leaders From Leading Energy Companies Gather to Analyze and Discuss Plans to Buy, Sell and Transport Natural Gas in the Mid-Continent Market 

Thursday, August 23, 2018

The 30th Anniversary of the LDC Gas Forum Mid-Continent Celebration
For 30 years, the Mid-Continent LDC Gas Forum has been the Event where Executives Gather to Examine the Natural Gas Market & Negotiate Transactions for Purchases & Sales

Recap Videos

2019: Monday Recap, Group Pizza Tour, Topgolf, Tuesday Recap

2018: Monday Recap, Tuesday Recap, Topgolf, Architecture Boat Tour

2017: Monday Night Reception Recap, Topgolf, Wrigley Tour, Tuesday Recap

2016: Monday Recap, Monday Night Reception Recap, Tuesday Recap, Dine-Around-Tour, Topgolf 

2015: Recap Video, Topgolf Video & Distillery Tour

Mid-Continent Photos

2019: Mid-Con Forum Photos & Activities Photos

2018: Mid-Con Forum Photos & Activities Photos

2017: Mid-Con Forum Photos & Activities Photos

2016: Mid-Con Forum Photos & Activities Photos

2015: Mid-Con Forum Photos & Activities Photos

2022 Mid-Continent Speaker Presentations

Monday, September 12, 2022

Opening Keynote: Natural Gas and Net Zero: Where do we start?

• Speaker: Mr. Mark Aufmuth, Managing Director, Low Carbon & Cross Commodity Origination, bp

Presentation: Clean Energy Transition & the Role of Natural Gas

• Speaker: Ms. Christa Markgraff, Vice President, Gas Operations, Southern Company Gas

Panel: Market Fundamentals, Supply/Demand, Price, Forward Curve, etc. – emphasis on the Mid-Continent Markets 

• Moderator: Mr. Jeff Cardiff, Director of Natural Gas Origination, ConocoPhillips
• Speakers: Mr. Rob Wilson, VP, Analytics, East Daley Analytics
• Mr. Warren Waite, Director, Energy Research and Analysis, S&P Global
• Ms. Leticia Gonzales, Price & Markets Editor, Natural Gas Intelligence

Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Opening Keynote: The macro outlook, energy markets, and a 2023 recession

• Speaker: Mr. David Doyle, Head of Economics, Macquarie 

Presentation: Pipeline Permitting Reform and Natural Gas supports Electric Generation Reliability

• Speaker: Mr. Tony Straquadine, Executive Director, The INGAA Foundation, Inc. 

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

• Moderator: Ms. Tori Kuykendall, VP, Operations & Gas Scheduling, ConocoPhillips    
• Speakers: Ms. Hilary Thompson, Director S&T Business Development, Energy Services, Enbridge Gas Inc.
• Mr. Scott Johns, Executive Vice President of Corporate Development, Sapphire Gas Solutions
• Ms. Liz Arthur, Director of Technical Sales, Project Canary

Keynote Lunch: A December to Remember on the table in September?

• Speaker:  Mr. Joseph Bastardi, Chief Meteorologist, WeatherBELL Analytics 

Panel: Empowering Women in Energy

• Moderator: Ms. Tammy Norman, President, Mansfield Power & Gas
• Speakers: Ms. Liz Arthur, Director of Technical Sales, Project Canary
• Ms. Nicole Brunner, Manager, New Energy Supply, Enbridge Gas Inc.
• Ms. Jesse Stanley, GM Business Integration, Assurance & Strategy, Shell Energy North America
• Ms. Dena Wiggins, President & CEO, Natural Gas Supply Association 

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Opening Keynote: What’s Happening in Washington?

• Speaker: Mr. Stuart Saulters, Vice President of Government Relations, American Public Gas Association 

Presentations:

• Speakers: Mr. Eric Schiffer, Director, FTI Consulting
• Mr. Paul Corby, SVP, Planalytics, Inc.
• Mr. Andres Trujillo, Sr Account Executive, FIS Global

Gas Buyers’ Panel: The Buck Stops Here. Utility and Industrial End User Perspectives – Market Conditions, Supply Strategies, Energy Transition

• Moderator: Mr. Ken Fung, Manager Origination, NRG
• Speakers:  Ms. Catherine Payne, Manager, Natural Gas, CF Industries Holdings, Inc. 
• Ms. Michelle Carbone, Manager, Gas Supply, Nicor Gas
• Mr. Dave Janisse, Manager, Gas Supply Acquisition, Enbridge Gas Inc.

Panel: Empowering Women in Energy

Tuesday, September 13th
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Panel: Empowering Women in Energy

• 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?
  • Sponsorship/mentorship/allyship
  • Providing opportunities
  • 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.

Moderator: Ms. Dawn Constantin, VP Regulatory Affairs, Partnerships & Low Carbon, bp – Invited
Speakers: Ms. Liz Arthur, Director of Technical Sales, Project Canary
Ms. Nicole Brunner, Manager, New Energy Supply, Enbridge Gas Inc.
Ms. Jesse Stanley, GM Business Integration, Assurance & Strategy, Shell Energy North America
Ms. Dena Wiggins, President & CEO, Natural Gas Supply Association

2022 Mid-Continent Attendee List

Agenda – 2021

Monday, September 13

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, LDC Gas Forums
8:30 AM	9:15 AM	Opening Keynote: Life Comes at You Fast: The internal and external factors that 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, Sr. Market Analyst, ConocoPhillips
9:15 AM	10:00 AM	Presentation: A Beltway Outsider’s Policy Perspective – Industry Threats & Opportunities Click here for details. With a new administration and activist Congress, the natural gas transmission & storage industry is facing challenges that will require the most agile to respond and adapt. This presentation will build on an industry veteran’s industry perspective to assess the threats and opportunities we face from “inside the beltway”. Speaker: Mr. Tony Straquadine, Executive Director, The INGAA Foundation, Inc.
10:00 AM	10:30 AM	Networking Break
10:30 AM	12:00 PM	Panel: Gas is Good - Responsibly Sourced Gas and reduced methane emissions is GREAT! Click here for details. This Panel examines the topic of responsible sourcing of natural gas including the latest strategies (ESG and other) as well as practical methods already being employed by market leaders. Consideration is given to the full spectrum of stakeholders including business, communities and government. Includes perspectives from NGOs and consultancies focusing expertise on these initiatives. Also, introduction of a marketplace offering a raft of proven environmental commodities. Speakers: Mr. Hugh Gleason, Principal Originator, Equinor   Ms. Soledad Mills, CEO, Equitable Origin   Mr. Mark Callahan, Director, Americas Gas and Power Pricing, S&P Global Platts   Mr. Bob Shults, Head of North American Markets, Xpansiv   Mr. Vincent Regnault, Executive Director Gas Supply and development of renewable gases, Énergir - (Speaking Virtually)
12:00 PM	12:30 PM	Depart for Optional Afternoon Networking Activity (Topgolf)
12:30 PM	4:30 PM	Topgolf
4:30 PM	6:30 PM	Monday Evening Attendee Welcome Reception

Tuesday, September 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, LDC Gas Forums   Ms. Christy Coleman, Vice President, LDC Gas Forums
8:30 AM	9:30 AM	Panel: Market Fundamentals, Supply/Demand, Price, etc. - emphasis on the Mid-Continent Markets Click here for details. Leading industry analysts offer an up to the date assessment of market conditions, with supporting data and contextual analysis. This information provides an excellent foundation and factual reference point for the overall Forum agenda and ensuing discussions. Speakers: Mr. Samuel Andrus, Executive Director, North American Gas, IHS Markit   Ms. Leticia Gonzales, Price & Markets Editor, Natural Gas Intelligence - (Speaking Virtually)
9:30 AM	10:00 AM	Presentation: Commercial Implications Of Aging Pipe Infrastructure Click here for details. The unfortunate San Bruno incident highlighted the reality of aging gas pipeline infrastructure, including implications, risks, and plans for resolution. Earlier this year, PHMSA issued its new Mega-Rule including mandates addressing gas pipeline safety. This presentation offers an overview of the situation, the new rule and a non-technical perspective on the practical implications for markets from a commercial perspective. Speaker: Mr. Scott Glaeser, Project Manager Pipelines, Burns & McDonnell
10:00 AM	10:30 AM	Networking Break
10:30 AM	12:15 PM	Panel: That's Cool! - Exciting Innovations in NatGas Markets Click here for details. An examination of the latest exciting innovations in natural gas markets that are paving the way for transition of energy markets into the new paradigm. Real-life projects offering alternatives to the traditional production/transportation/distribution value chain are reviewed. Topic categories include waste energy utilization, RNG, LNG, Hydrogen, CC&S, digital technologies, etc. Moderator: Mr. Chris Springer, Midwest Trader, ConocoPhillips Speakers: Mr. Scott Shields, Partner, New Energy Development Company LLC   Mr. Jeff Baker, Director - Process Technology, CB&I Storage Solutions - McDermott   Mr. Michael Longo, Head of Business Development, Anax Power   Mr. Rakesh Agrawal, Founder & CEO, Trellis Energy
12:15 PM	2:00 PM	Keynote Lunch: Navigating Towards a Low Carbon Future Click here for details. Natural gas infrastructure has played a key role in helping to reduce carbon emissions in North America and can be leveraged to cost-effectively deliver a cleaner energy future. During this talk we will look at the fundamental role of natural gas and outline future state pathways for natural gas infrastructure as a strategic energy asset in North America. Speaker: Mr. David Slater, Chief Executive Officer, DT Midstream
2:15 PM	4:00 PM	Panel: Where There's A Will, There's A Way - Serving Energy Demand By Traditional and Non-Traditional Methods Click here for details. This panel explores operator updates on natural gas transportation/distribution infrastructure, as well as perspectives on strategies for transporting gas from sources of supply to markets in the Mid-Continent in support of ongoing energy transition. Discussion includes examination of alternative methods for delivery of natural gas (LNG and CNG) and hydrogen to markets where/when traditional transportation methods are unavailable or impractical. Innovative solutions include turnkey virtual pipeline concepts, mobile gas supply, small scale LNG, and off-pipe solutions, all on a portable, temporary and permanent basis. Moderator: Mr. Roy Rodriguez, Managing Director, West Origination, Sequent Energy Management, a Williams Company Speakers: Ms. Hilary Thompson, Director S&T Business Development, Energy Services, Enbridge Gas Inc. - (Speaking Virtually)   Mr. Eric Pearson, Business Development Manager, Chesapeake Utilities Corporation   Mr. Steve Stump, Sr. VP Sales & Marketing, Stabilis Solutions   Mr. Sam Thigpen, Founder/CEO, Sapphire Gas Solutions
4:00 PM	5:30 PM	Gas Buyers’ Panel: Click here for details. Panel of Gas Buyer's share perspectives on purchasing expectations, solution alternatives, as well as outlooks on market conditions and policy implications. 1) Do you see current commodity pricing continuing at current levels? Are you employing hedging strategies to lock in current prices? 2) Are current higher gas price levels impacting electric generation power burn in your areas (i.e., coal switching) 3) Are you concerned with storage inventory levels currently being lower than this time last year? 4) Did the President’s Day Weekend weather events result in any changes to your company’s gas purchasing strategy or risk management process? 5) Does global demand for natural gas and increased LNG exports from the United States affect your supply strategy? 6) With many oil and gas producers struggling in the current environment, have you made changes to your gas supplier line up? 7) What expectations does your company have for suppliers (producers/marketers) to develop new product offerings incorporating a lower carbon footprint (e.g., carbon offsets, carbon capture, RNG, etc.) Are the renewable percentage targets being imposed by various lawmakers practically achievable? What will the price impact be on ratepayers? 8) Considering renewables and ESG policies, how are these affecting your purchasing strategies? 9) Have your company’s greenhouse gas emission goals affected your natural gas purchasing strategy? 10) Does your company plan to make purchases of renewable natural gas? If so, is there a specific strategy regarding management of the price premium? 11) Does your company plan to make purchases of low methane emission intensity geologic production? If so, what is your strategy regarding certification? 12) Has increasing difficulty in completing pipeline expansion projects affected your strategy around supply sourcing? 13) Are you concerned with the legislative push in some states for 100% renewable energy in the near future? 14) Do you anticipate local lawmakers adopting bans on new natural gas connections? If so, how will your company respond? Moderator: Mr. Drew Slater, Manager - Origination, Direct Energy Speakers: Mr. Kenneth Yagelski, Director Gas Supply, Southern Company Gas - (Speaking Virtually)   Mr. Eric Schiffer, Director, DTE Gas - (Speaking Virtually)   Ms. Nicole Brunner, Supervisor Gas Supply, Gas Supply, Enbridge Gas - (Speaking Virtually)   Mr Alan King, Vice President, PBF Energy
5:30 PM	7:00 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, September 15

Start Time	End Time	Information
7:30 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, LDC Gas Forums
8:30 AM	9:15 AM	Opening Keynote: Natural gas & a low carbon future Speaker: Ms. Dawn Constantin, VP Regulatory Affairs, Partnerships & Low Carbon, bp - (Speaking Virtually)
9:15 AM	10:15 AM	Panel: Virus Alert! - Implementing Cybersecurity Measures For Natural Gas Infrastructure Click here for details. Discussion of measures underway to prevent malicious intrusion on operation of critical natural gas infrastructure, including systems/software best practices, tactical leveraging of automation, etc. Implications for pipeline shippers will also be discussed. The recent Colonial Pipeline incident emphasizes the importance of this topic. Moderator: Mr. Cleve Hogarth, Principal, Cleveland Advisory LLC Speakers: Mr. Jay Bhatty, CEO & Founder, NatGasHub.com   Mr. Marcin Toczydlowski, Director, Process IQ Company - (Speaking Virtually)   Mr. Daniel McGrath, Advanced System Director- Energy, FIS - (Speaking Virtually)
10:15 AM	10:45 AM	Networking Break
10:45 AM	12:00 PM	Panel: Digital technologies that add value to the commercial nat gas value chain - energy pricing services, B2B marketplaces, and ETRM Click here for details. Participants in today's natural gas markets are under pressure from customers, counterparties, shareholders, regulators and other stakeholders. Savvy market leaders are leveraging state-of-the-art technologies to optimize commercial operations as they transform their businesses. This panel examines several digital cloud-based technologies including energy pricing and information services, B2B marketplaces, and energy trading & risk management (ETRM) systems. Moderator: Mr. Cleve Hogarth, Principal, Cleveland Advisory LLC Speakers: Mr. Chunxing Shen, CIO, Enuit LLC - (Speaking Virtually)   Mr. Douglas Allen, Vice President, Trellis Energy   Mr. Daniel McGrath, Advanced System Director- Energy, FIS - (Speaking Virtually)   Mr. Jay Bhatty, CEO & Founder, NatGasHub.com - (Speaking Virtually)

2021 Mid-Continent Speaker Presentations

Monday, September 13, 2021

Opening Keynote: Life Comes at You Fast: The internal and external factors that 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: A Beltway Outsider’s Policy Perspective – Industry Threats & Opportunities

• Mr. Tony Straquadine, Executive Director, The INGAA Foundation, Inc.

Panel: Gas is Good – Responsibly Sourced Gas and reduced methane emissions is GREAT!

• Moderator: Mr. Hugh Gleason, Principal Originator, Equinor Natural Gas LLC & Pt. 2 Intro Slide
• Speakers: Ms. Soledad Mills, CEO, Equitable Origin
• Mr. Mark Callahan, Director, Americas Gas and Power Pricing, S&P Global Platts
• Mr. Bob Shults, Head of North American Markets, Xpansiv  
• Mr. Vincent Regnault, Director Gas Supply and Development of Renewable Gases, Énergir

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Panel: Market Fundamentals, Supply/Demand, Price, etc. – emphasis on the Mid-Continent Markets

• Moderator: Ms. Christy Coleman, Vice President, LDC Gas Forums
• Speakers: Mr. Samuel Andrus, Executive Director, North American Gas, IHS Markit
• Ms Leticia Gonzalez, Senior Editor, Markets, Natural Gas Intelligence

Presentation: Commercial Implications Of Aging Pipe Infrastructure

• Speaker: Mr. Scott Glaeser, Project Manager Pipelines, Burns & McDonnell

Panel: That’s Cool! – Exciting Innovations in NatGas Markets

• Moderator: Mr. Chris Springer, Vice President, Midcontinent Region, ConocoPhillips
• Speakers: Mr. Scott Shields, Partner, New Energy Development Company LLC
• Mr. Jeff Baker, Director- Process Technology, CB&I Storage Solutions – McDermott
• Mr. Mike Longo, Head of Business Development, Anax Power 
• Mr. Rakesh Agrawal, Founder & CEO, Trellis Energy 

Keynote Lunch: Navigating Towards a Low Carbon Future

• Speaker: Mr. David Slater, Chief Executive Officer, DT Midstream 

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

• Moderator: Mr. Roy Rodriguez, Managing Director, Origination, Sequent Energy Management 
• Speakers: Ms. Hilary Thompson, Director S&T Business Development, Energy Services, Enbridge Gas Inc.
• Mr. Eric Pearson, Business Development Manager, Chesapeake Utilities Corporation 
• Mr. Steve Stump, Sr. VP Sales & Marketing, Stabilis Solutions

Gas Buyers’ Panel: 

• Moderator: Mr. Drew Slater, Regional Manager – Origination and Producer Services, Direct Energy
• Speakers: Mr. Kenneth Yagelski, Director Gas Supply, Southern Company Gas 
• Mr. Eric Schiffer, Principal Marketing Specialist, DTE Gas Company
• Ms. Nicole Brunner, Manager, Gas Supply, Enbridge Gas 
• Mr. Alan King, Senior Director, PBF Energy 

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Opening Keynote: Natural gas & a low carbon future

• Speaker: Ms. Dawn Constantin, VP Regulatory Affairs, Partnerships & Low Carbon, bp 

Panel: Virus Alert! – Implementing Cybersecurity Measures For Natural Gas Infrastructure

• Moderator: Mr. Cleve Hogarth, Principal, Cleveland Advisory LLC
• Speakers: Mr. Jay Bhatty, CEO, NatGasHub.com
• Mr. Marcin Toczydlowski, Director, Process IQ Company
• Mr. Daniel McGrath, Advanced System Director- Energy, FIS

Panel: Digital technologies that add value to the commercial nat gas value chain – energy pricing services, B2B marketplaces, and ETRM

• Moderator: Mr. Cleve Hogarth, Principal, Cleveland Advisory LLC
• Speakers: Mr. Chunxing Shen, CIO, Enuit LLC 
• Mr. Douglas Allen, Vice President, Trellis Energy 
• Mr. Daniel McGrath, Advanced System Director- Energy, FIS
• Mr. Jay Bhatty, CEO, NatGasHub.com 

Swapcard – Digital Event Platform

The LDC Gas Forums now have an all-new Digital Event Platform that brings the networking and content right to your fingertips! Available to all LDC Gas Forum Mid-Continent On-Demand attendees, the Digital Event Platform will feature both a mobile app and a desktop version that will allow you to connect with other other attendees, watch on-demand content from the in-person events and experience new livestreamed content during the live broadcast of the LDC Gas Forum Mid-Continent On-Demand.

Here are just a few features of the Swapcard digital event platform:

• Search, view, and chat with other attendees! You can choose to video or text chat through the app, or set a time to meet during the LDC Gas Forum Mid-Continent On-Demand.
• Access the recordings of all the sessions from the LDC Gas Forum Mid-Continent, so you can catch any content that you missed.
• Watch livestreamed content during the live broadcast, September 13-15, and continue to connect with other attendees!
• View videos, tech talks, and product brochures, plus chat or set up meetings with our sponsoring companies.
• And so much more!

Click here to watch this quick video for an overview of the Swapcard digital event platform and learn how to build your profile, create your own agenda, network with other attendees, and more!

Click here to watch this quick video for an overview of the Swapcard digital event platform from an Exhibitor/Virtual Booth perspective. Learn how to admin your virtual booths & more!
 
A couple other helpful links:
– Where to find your meetings in SwapCard
– Swapcard Guide for Exhibitors

Important: Please be aware that it takes about 30 minutes after you register for the Forum to get access to Swapcard.

FAQ’s

• When will I get access to the LDC Gas Forum Mid-Continent Swapcard digital event platform? All attendees, sponsors and exhibitors will receive an email with login credentials prior to the start of the event. 
  *Please Note: The email will come from hello@swapcard.com so make sure you add that email address to your whitelist!
• Who do I contact if I’m experiencing issues with logging in? You will receive an email with login instructions prior to the start of the event. If you do not receive this or experience any other login related issues, please contact support@swapcard.com.
• How do I edit my profile? You can edit your personal profile through the upper right-hand corner of your screen (click on My Profile) or on the left side of your screen next to your photo (click on Edit). You’ll also have the ability to edit your visibility to other attendees through the Attendees tab.
  *Please Note: Your profile information is transferred directly from your LDC Gas Forum Mid-Continent On-Demand registration. As a result, you will not be able to update certain profile details yourself in the event platform.
• What time zone is the event in? The LDC Gas Forum Mid-Continent is taking place live in Chicago. Times are in CST unless listed otherwise.
• How do I customize my available meeting times? You can customize your meeting availability in the “My Schedule” tab. You will have the opportunity to set which time slots you are available for other attendees to request a meeting with you. You can also choose to not display all empty slots and make yourself unavailable all day.
• How do I network with other attendees? Click on the Attendees tile to view all LDC Gas Forum Mid-Continent On-Demand attendees and then click on a profile that you’d like to connect with! Once you’re in their profile, you’ll be able to request a time to schedule a “face-to-face” meeting.

If you have any questions, please contact:
Melissa Helms at 713-343-1883 or MHelms@accessintel.com
Molly Missimer at 936-443-7083 or mmissimer@accessintel.com
Christy Coleman at ccoleman@accessintel.com

2020 Mid-Continent Agenda