The path to net zero for a natural gas consumer is complex. Join us for a discussion on (i) what the energy transition might look like for a gas consumer; (ii) bridge products that can be incorporated in gas procurement strategies today—at scale—including carbon offsets, certified natural gas, and renewable natural gas; and (iii) future low carbon energy systems, including hydrogen and CCUS.

This panel examines N.E. Natural Gas Fundamentals, with a particular focus on diversification in the supply planning process, as well as implications of renewable energy sources in the market and LNG exports including foreign price index dynamics.

As the energy transition initiative gains momentum, natural gas markets face new opportunities and challenges. Savvy operators leverage the latest technologies as a force multiplier to optimize efficiencies, reduce risk and maximize opportunities for transactions across the commercial value chain. This panel will introduce several such innovations from practical, non-technical, commercially oriented perspective. Technologies underlying these innovations include cloud-based access from anywhere, customizable APIs, EDI, encryption and cyber security, predictive analytics, etc.

There is certainly no shortage of Policy & Regulatory initiatives recently
tabled as part of the ongoing energy transition process. This Panel of
Executives from leading natural gas industry trade associations will examine
several of these initiatives and offer informed perspectives on practical
realities and commercial impacts. Discussion topics include natural gas’
continuing role in a low carbon environment, climate for new infrastructure
projects, leveraging existing infrastructure, LNG exports, electrification,
drilling permitting, FERC policy statements, NRPA re-write, etc.

•The U.S. Natural Gas Industry has expanded significantly - This expansion has been transformational for the U.S.
•High prices for oil and natural gas likely resulting in significant production growth
•In-ability to build new pipelines in the Marcellus & Utica limits growth from the most economic gas basin in the U.S.
•Balanced market for 2022, but risks for 2023 - Logistical issues for coal resulting in strong demand in 2022 but production growth likely to catch up with the market by 2023

As the energy transition gains momentum, innovative operators are introducing a raft of new products marketed as Responsibly Sources Gas (RSG), with a lower carbon intensity by means of a range of creative commercial transactions that mitigate carbon content. With the market aware of potential “greenwashing” a key element of these arrangements involves use of independent tracking, analysis and certification of actual carbon footprint of various fuel sources. This Panel is comprised of an Executive from the leading independent analytical, assessment and certifying body, and an Executive from the leading market operator for ESG-inclusive commodities. Discussion will include explanation of processes, supporting technologies and commercial arrangements of solutions, leveraging examples based upon real-life case studies.

This Panel reviews latest developments of pending N.E. region pipeline
projects, as well as planned initiatives. Also discussed are recent innovations
beyond traditional infrastructure system design that facilitate transition to
lower carbon environment as well as new initiatives and process technologies to
support energy transition.

With increasing policy, regulatory and NGO resistance to midstream
infrastructure additions/expansions, traditional development approaches face
strong headwinds. This panel explores creative, non-traditional, turn-key
methods to get gas to markets. Methods include virtual pipeline, LNG transport,
micro LNG, CNG transport, etc. Both mobile and off-pipeline situations are
explored. Additionally, the panel will discuss how generating clean emissions
free power from waste heat can help companies with their ESG goals. In
addition, the panel will also discuss differentiated gas product alternatives such
as RSG, RNG, LNG, etc. and how these product offerings can be leveraged to
contribute to achieving lower carbon attainment targets.

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!

Appalachian gas prices are the highest since the start of the Shale Revolution and production from the region has grown at a rate that has completely reshaped the U.S. natural gas landscape. But the midstream buildout that enabled that revolution is over now and any remaining takeaway pipeline projects are facing regulatory gauntlets. Nevertheless, gas demand is growing in the Northeast and overall as LNG feedgas demands ramp up – and that’s going to have a big impact on gas prices and the effects will ripple not only in the Northeast, but in energy markets around the world.

Organizations are at a critical turning point in history when it comes to climate change. No longer can we ignore the impacts of carbon emissions on our environment or the increased need for energy resiliency. Today's turning point places a critical emphasis on meaningful ESG and net zero carbon goals, and RNG is a critical tool in achieving them. What are the key benefits that RNG offers on the path to net zero compared to other available alternative fuels? What role should RNG play in helping organizations reach net zero carbon goals and ESG initiatives? How can organizational leaders incorporate RNG into their strategic plans? In this session, we'll hear directly from individuals who are facing these challenges head on by helping shape their customer's journey with RNG. Join this session to learn from a seasoned Executive in the cleantech space who is helping customers such as [client name], [client description], to lay the groundwork for a more sustainable future, one renewable and resilient step at a time.

When it comes to current market conditions, policy, and regulatory initiatives,
Gas Buyers often have a different perspective than other stakeholders across
the value chain. Whether regulated utilities, or non-regulated industrials, gas
buyers are located at the end of the value chain where they are faced with
essentially react to market developments that are largely out of their control.
Creative negotiation of commercial purchasing terms to ensure predictability,
security of supply, flexibility, and market pricing are vital to these constituents.
This Panel will offer their unique perspectives on variety of topical issues
facing the market.

1. Current market conditions
- Perspectives on prices, volatility, supply/demand, etc.
- Impact on go-forward purchasing strategies
- growing LNG exports

2. Energy transition
- meeting low carbon mandates by deadlines
- ESG
- electrification, etc.

3. Lower carbon energy product alternatives
- end use customer interest around products (RSG, RNG, H2, offsets, CCS, etc.)
- expectations for economics to introduce such alternatives
- expectations for suppliers to introduce new products innovations
- expectations for third party certification of product carbon content

4. End use customer perspectives
- demand for continued use of natural gas
- ability to convert to lower carbon energy alternatives, etc.

5. Commercial terms
- how has energy transition & current market conditions affected structuring of commercial terms for gas supply agreements
- length of term, indexing, weather, hedging, etc.

6. Midstream
- constraints, ability to meet future supply requirements
- storage
- virtual pipeline, small-scale LNG, etc.

7. Regulatory (utility)
- LDC cost recovery mechanisms
- rejection of gas supply planning elements (e.g. new midstream capacity)

Get the inside track on an historic year in global energy markets. 2020 was one of the most tumultuous years for global energy in modern history – what does this mean for the energy transition and the path to net zero?

This panel examines N.E. Natural Gas Fundamentals, with a particular focus on diversification in the supply planning process, as well as implications of renewable energy sources in the market and LNG exports including foreign price index dynamics.

Executives from New Energy Development Company LLC (New Energy™), CB&I Storage Solutions, a business unit of McDermott International, and Greenville Utilities Commission will review the utility’s supply history and 20-year expansion plan. New Energy™, CB&I, and Greenville Utilities will highlight their gas and LNG supply, infrastructure plan, and their deployment of associated LNG applications and technologies. Discussions will include the utilization of patent pending New Energy™ GreenER™ LNG engineering design, also applicable to green hydrogen.

•New Energy™ will discuss the application of its newly patent pending designs and GreenER™ LNG & hydrogen configurations which provide its clients low cost, safe, and reliable energy solutions. New Energy™ will also review its recently finalized engineering designs introducing two planned 50-MW GreenER™ hydrogen production facilities.

•CB&I Storage Solutions, a business unit of McDermott, will discuss its successful history in peak shaving LNG and leading role in hydrogen, as well as its strategic EPC partnership with New Energy™.

•Greenville Utilities Commission, a client of New Energy™, will discuss its distinguished energy history, interesting LNG supply plan evolution, and its 20-year forward LNG plan to meet its growing natural gas customer and volume base.

•Together, these executives will discuss the evolution of Greenville Utilities ESG efforts, New Energy™ patent pending GreenER™ LNG design, and CB&I’s Storage Solutions EPC project delivery model. Each executive will share how they will help ensure Greenville Utilities Commission -- and other gas utilities and pipelines -- can safely and effectively meet their energy and ESG goals.

Discussion of latest developments in pending N.E. Region pipeline projects, including market implications and potential infrastructure alternatives.

In an effort to avoid catastrophic climate change, Millennials and Generation Z have become broadly interested in energy technology and policy. Recent narratives among these groups depict natural gas as going the way of the dinosaurs. However, is there an opportunity to change the narrative and build support for natural gas? This panel will discuss the challenges and opportunities the natural gas industry faces with Millennials and Generation Z. Ideas will be presented on how industry participants at any level can overcome bias against natural gas and create messaging that resonates with the next generations to build support for the industry.

Hear about the current trends and 2020 decade outlook from a unique, one of a kind company perspective in the middle of the energy and industrial gas value chain.

With growing opposition to incremental pipeline infrastructure, this panel explores various creative alternatives for delivering gas to markets, including virtual pipeline, LNG, CNG, etc.

Discussion of measures available 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.

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!

Appalachian gas prices are the highest in 2.5 years and production is pushing up against record highs, but few supply takeaway pipeline projects remain, and the ones that do are facing regulatory gauntlets. How long before severe constraints and basis discounts return? Get the outlook for Appalachian supply and gas prices.

Join Stan Brownell, VP for US natural gas at Argus, as he examines the value of natural gas in day-ahead power markets.

He will share results from his analysis into the marginal cost of natural gas embedded into day-ahead generation offers in PJM, to provide you with insights including:
•The relationship between PJM day-ahead power offers and the daily index of natural gas in 14 natural gas trading hubs
•Opportunities for natural gas trading hubs to receive premiums from power producers for natural gas supplies

•Seasonality impacts of natural gas pricing on day-ahead power offers
With more than 25 years of experience in the North American natural gas markets, Stan is known for providing exceptional insight into market fundamentals and pricing trends. Do not miss this opportunity to get his view on the value of natural gas in today's power markets.

Panel of Gas Buyer's from market regions across the continent share perspectives on purchasing expectations, solution alternatives, as well as outlooks on market conditions and policy implications.
1.Do NE pipeline constraints present a problem on obtaining sufficient supply?
2.As various NE cities enact prohibitions in new nat gas connections, is this impacting industrial gas buyers in the region?
3.Do you see current commodity pricing continuing at current levels? Are you employing hedging strategies to lock in current prices?
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.With many oil & gas producers struggling in the current environment, have you made changes to your gas supplier line up?
6.Has increasing difficulty in completing pipeline expansion projects affected your strategy around supply sourcing?
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.Are you concerned with the legislative push in some states for 100% renewable energy in the near future?
13.Do you anticipate local lawmakers adopting bans on new nat gas connections? If so, how will your company respond?