Media Articles

2022 Media Articles

• IRA, Permitting Reform Seen Possibly Boosting Natural Gas Infrastructure (Natural Gas Intelligence)
• Natural Gas Suppliers Tout Certified Gas, RNG as ‘Bridge Products’ to Decarbonization (Natural Gas Intelligence)
• ‘Bullish Supply, Bearish Price’ Signals Seen for U.S. Natural Gas, Though Volatility Still Likely (Natural Gas Intelligence)
• WeatherBELL’s Bastardi Sees Active End to Hurricane Season, Cold December(Natural Gas Intelligence)
• Winter Natural Gas Price Spikes Said Possible Despite Mild Forecast, Output Rebound (Natural Gas Intelligence)
• LNG demand to drive US gas output (Argus Media)
• Gas consumers should utilize bridge products: BP (Argus Media)
• Global recession may link gas markets: Economist (Argus Media) 
• Gas market needs creativity for GHG goals: Panel (Argus Media)

2021 Media Articles

• Market for responsibly sourced gas begins to take root, stakeholders say (S&P Global Market Intelligence)
• Next phase of major pipeline safety rule poses major challenge to gas industry (S&P Global Market Intelligence)
• News: Gas pipeline official details regulatory, legislative ‘threats’ for sector (S&P Global Platts)
• Natural gas looks to remain key component as companies, nations lower emissions (S&P Global Platts)
• US operators continue to maintain capital discipline as gas prices maintain strength (S&P Global Platts)
• US gas producers likely to ease future output (Argus Media)
• US gas industry eyeing low carbon future pathways (Argus Media)
• Future US gas line work would conflict with demand (Argus Media)
• Gas has role in transition to lower carbon: BP (Argus Media)
• DT Midstream to pursue ‘low carbon’ system expansion (Argus Media)
• Natural Gas Futures, Already Above $5.00, Could Soar Further Amid ‘Extreme Tightness’ (Natural Gas Intelligence)
• North American Natural Gas Buyers Eyeing Certified Supplies for ESG-Minded Customers (Natural Gas Intelligence)
• Natural Gas Buyers Looking for Guidance to Recover Costs for Pricier RNG, Low-Carbon Options (Natural Gas Intelligence)
• Pipeline Integrity Programs a ‘Growing Business’ for CNG, Small-Scale LNG Providers (Natural Gas Intelligence)

2019 Media Articles

• As Calif. climate measures spread, gas industry mulls playbook to push back (S&P Global Market Intelligence)
• In 2020, gas glut will push prices down to 1970s lows, research firm forecasts (S&P Global Market Intelligence)
• ‘It’s a big deal’: Bans, electrification movement unsettle gas industry (S&P Global Market Intelligence)

2018 Media Articles

• Gas sector faces uphill battle to win ‘hearts and minds,’ energy executive says (S&P Global Platts)
• Pipelines need to be ready to adapt as gas demand patterns change, experts warn (S&P Global Platts)
• Greatest threat to long-term gas demand stems from decarbonization (S&P Global Platts)
• Tallgrass re-contracts some REX capacity post 2019 (Argus Media)
• Years before Rover, Nexus effect Michigan stocks: RBN (Argus Media)
• Enbridge to add 14 Bcf of Ontario gas storage: Update (Argus Media)
• Enbridge to expand Ontario CNG network(Argus Media)
• Equity Market Factors Driving ‘Relentless’ Natural Gas Supply Growth Expected to Continue (Natural Gas Intelligence)
• Macquarie Sees Potential for Winter Volatility Despite Production Growth (Natural Gas Intelligence)
• Strong Natural Gas Production Growth Continuing Not a Given, Says BP Analyst(Natural Gas Intelligence)

2017 Media Articles

• US LNG Exports to boost price volatility (S&P Global Platts)

2016 Media Articles

• Gas Daily (S&P Global Platts)
• Energy Trader (S&P Global Platts)
• Energy Traders focus on Fed amid pressure to end quantitative ease (S&P Global Market Intelligence)
• Normalization in natural gas fundamentals could lift long-term price trend (S&P Global Market Intelligence)
• Lack of high-turn storage could exacerbate natural gas volatility (S&P Global Market Intelligence)
• Natural gas industry deemed healthy but needs to be proactive (S&P Global Market Intelligence)
• ENSO may still suggest cold winter despite weakening La Nina expectations (S&P Global Market Intelligence)

2015 Media Articles

• Gas buyers find opportunity, frustration with low natural gas prices (SNL)
• Low volatility expected with gas market well supplied going into winter (SNL)
• Strong El Niño likely to keep pressure on natural gas prices this winter (SNL)

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Networking

Optional Networking Activity

This optional networking activity is highly recommended, as it gives you the chance to connect with decision-makers all afternoon while making key industry contacts!

When: Monday, September 9, 2024 (See Networking Activity for exact times and more information)

For the Mid-Continent Forum, we’re offering a Group Tour/Activity. For more information, click here.

Networking with the Industry:
Registration and Continental Breakfast

Don’t miss out on this key networking time! Every morning before the conference sessions start, grab some coffee and a quick bite, then start mingling with other attendees!

When: Monday-Wednesday, September 9-11, 2024 (See Agenda for exact time)

Keynote Lunch

Check out who’s at your table at the Keynote Lunch on Tuesday! See someone you’ve been trying to talk with? Grab the chair next to them! A great chance to have extended conversation!

When: Tuesday, September 10, 2024 (See Agenda for exact time)

Receptions

Two great opportunities to network after the networking activities on Monday and immediately after the conference sessions on Tuesday!

Monday Evening Attendee Welcome Reception:
When: Monday, September 9, 2024 | 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm (See Agenda for exact time)

Tuesday Cocktail Reception:
When: Tuesday, September 10, 2024 | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm (See Agenda for exact time)

2019 Mid-Continent Agenda

Monday, September 09

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: Creating a Sustainable Energy Future, Together Click here for details. How can we best balance the equally important needs of equality, environment, economy, and a truly sustainable energy future? Speaker: Ms. Catherine Reheis-Boyd, President, Western States Petroleum Association
9:15 AM	10:00 AM	Presentation: A look at the winter of 2019-2020 and potential for extreme cold no matter what you think about "Global Warming” Speaker: Mr. Joseph Bastardi, Chief Meteorologist, WeatherBELL Analytics
10:00 AM	10:30 AM	Networking Break
10:30 AM	11:30 AM	Presentation: The Race Backwards to LNG Click here for details. •Risk associated with winter / Steps to take to mitigate risk •Identifying and quantifying risk associated with climate change •Power Generation - What's going on now? •Natural Gas LNG as a Bridge •How the energy world can help the World Speaker: Dr. Jim Duncan, President, IRI Columbia University
11:30 AM	12:00 PM	Depart for Optional Afternoon Networking Activities (Topgolf and Chicago Pizza Group Tour)
12:00 PM	4:00 PM	Topgolf and Chicago Pizza Group Tour
4:00 PM	6:00 PM	Monday Evening Attendee Welcome Reception sponsored by Trellis Energy

Tuesday, September 10

Start Time	End Time	Information
7:15 AM	8:15 AM	Networking with the Industry
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: North American Gas Market Update: It's a great time to be a gas consumer Speaker: Mr. Josh McCall, Fundamental Analytics Director, BP
9:15 AM	10:00 AM	Presentation: Financing Renewable Fuels Speaker: Mr. Chris Archer, Senior Managing Director, Macquarie Capital
10:00 AM	10:30 AM	Networking Break
10:30 AM	12:00 PM	Supply / Demand Panel - Balancing Act on a Tight Rope Click here for details. Discussion of natural gas supply/demand dynamics, including demand variables, inter-basin supply competition, evolving flow patterns, crude oil pricing impacts, global implications, and future year forecasts. Moderator: Mr. Jesse Blair, Manager CenterPoint Intrastate Pipelines, CenterPoint Energy Services Speakers: Mr. Jeff Cardiff, Sales, ConocoPhillips   Mr. Samuel Andrus, Executive Director, North American Gas, IHS Markit   Mr. Kiran Sidhu, Manager, Market Analysis, Direct Energy
12:00 PM	2:00 PM	Keynote Lunch: Combat Mindset for the Marketplace Speaker: Captain Chad Fleming, Retired U.S. Army Captain, Retired U.S. Army Captain
2:15 PM	4:00 PM	Panel: Transporting gas to market - traditional and non-traditional (virtual) Click here for details. Perspectives on strategies and infrastructure updates for transportation of gas from supply sources to markets in the Mid-Continent. Includes examination of alternative methods for delivery of natural gas where/when traditional pipelines and distribution systems are unavailable or impractical. Including natural gas fueling systems and virtual pipeline solutions, leveraging truck transport of LNG and CNG. Moderator: Mr. Ken Fung, Manager Origination, Direct Energy Speaker: Mr. Doug Walker, Vice President Business Development, Tallgrass Energy   Mr. Rick Geist, No longer there, Stabilis Energy   Mr. Sam Thigpen, Founder/CEO, Thigpen Solutions   Mr. Nathan Ough, Vice President, Certarus Ltd.
4:00 PM	6:00 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 11

Start Time	End Time	Information
8:00 AM	8:45 AM	Networking with the Industry
8:45 AM	9:00 AM	Welcome & Overview: Opening Remarks & Remembering 9/11 Speaker: Ms. Christy Coleman, Vice President, LDC Gas Forums
9:00 AM	10:00 AM	Opening Keynote: Challenges and Opportunities of The Natural Gas Industry in the 116th Congress Click here for details. The presentation will provide an overview of the impact of the elections and discuss legislative and regulatory issues impacting the natural gas industry in the 116th Congress. Speaker: Mr. Dave Schryver, President & CEO, American Public Gas Association
10:00 AM	10:30 AM	Networking Break
10:30 AM	12:00 PM	Gas Buyers’ Panel: The Customer is king - gas buyer perspectives Click here for details. Gas buyers and Local Distribution Companies (LDCs) share perspectives on gas buying strategies through FAQs and case studies. Topics of discussion to include: 1. What buying or pricing strategies are you currently employing, for instance, what if any long-term purchases are you making or how are you managing the hedging activities? 2. What are the important issues/challenges for your LDC/company/industry in both the short-term and the long-term? How will your LDC/company/industry meet these challenges? 3. Are there any recent “disrupters” that are affecting your business? 4. How has the recent low-cost commodity environment impacted expectations of and communications with end-users and regulators? 5. Were there any developments this winter that caused you to look at storage and firm transportation differently? Discuss how and why. What will you do differently to prepare for the winter of 2019/2020? 6. What external factors are impacting the current natural gas market? LNG Exports / Fires / Other? 7. Are the planned pipeline projects enough to affect the current basis? What do you foresee as a result of the recent pipeline expansion and/or project delays? 8. What tools and assets would you like to have access to as an end-user to improve your ability to manage your energy portfolio? 9. What factors, other than price, influence your decision to choose one supplier over another? Moderator: Mr. Kip Amedeo, Vice President Sales, Quorum Software Speakers: Mr. Justin Powers, Director of Gas Supply, Spire   Ms. Michelle Carbone, Manager, Gas Supply, Nicor Gas   Mr. Harry Ono, Director Gas Supply Services, Black Hills Energy   Mr. Eric Schiffer, Director, DTE Gas Company

LDC Gas Forum Mid-Continent – White Papers

There are currently no Mid-Continent Forum White Papers.

Contact Christy Coleman for more information about having your white paper published online.

Press Releases

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 [Read More Here]

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 [Read More Here]