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Monday, July 19

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7:00 AM 8:00 AM
Networking with the Industry: Registration & Continental Breakfast

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8:00 AM 8:15 AM
Welcome & Overview:

Speaker:
Ms. Christy Coleman, Vice President, LDC Gas Forums

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8:15 AM 9:00 AM
Opening Keynote: Statistical Review of World Energy 2021 | 70th edition
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Speaker:
Mr. Michael Cohen, Chief US Economist and Head of Oil and Refining, bp

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9:00 AM 10:15 AM
Panel: Fundamentals And Supply Diversification in the N.E. Market
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Moderator:
Mr. Mark Rueff, Vice President - Commodity Marketing, Williams
Speakers:
Mr. Jack Weixel, Senior Director, IHS Markit
 
Mr. James Fowler, Energy Market Development Manager, ICIS
 
Mr. Brian Hlavinka, Director, Emerging Opportunities, Williams Co.
 
Mr. Jason Gillett, Director, S&T Business Development and Sales, Enbridge Gas Inc. - (Speaking Virtually)

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10:15 AM 10:45 AM
Networking Break

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10:45 AM 12:15 PM
Panel: What is GreenER™ LNG & Hydrogen? Real World Application
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Moderator:
Mr. Scott Shields, Partner, New Energy Development Company LLC
Speakers:
Mr. Tom Quine, Vice President-Business Development, New Energy Development Company LLC
 
Mr. Mark Butts, Vice President Engineering, CB&I Storage Solutions
 
Mr. Anthony Miller, Director of Gas Systems, Greenville Utilities Commission - (Speaking Virtually)
 
Mr. Durk Tyson, Gas Systems Engineer, Greenville Utilities Commission - (Speaking Virtually)
 
Mr. Freddie Martin, Natural Gas Supply Officer, Greenville Utilities Commission - (Speaking Virtually)

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12:15 PM 12:30 PM
Board Buses & Depart for Optional Afternoon Networking Activity (Group Tour - Boston Lunch Cruise)

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12:30 PM 4:00 PM
Group Tour - Boston Harbor Yacht Lunch Cruise

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4:00 PM 6:00 PM
Monday Evening Attendee Welcome Reception - Sponsored by Nikkiso Cosmodyne

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Tuesday, July 20

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7:15 AM 8:30 AM
Networking with the Industry: Registration & Continental Breakfast

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8:30 AM 8:45 AM
Welcome & Overview:

Speaker:
Ms. Christy Coleman, Vice President, LDC Gas Forums

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8:45 AM 10:00 AM
Panel: Pipeline and Infrastructure Updates For the N.E. Region
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Moderator:
Mr. Tom Thackston, Director, Gas Origination, Direct Energy
Speakers:
Mr. Dean Holden, Business Development Manager, Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
 
Mr. Steve Elliott, Director, Business Development, Enbridge
 
Mr. Albert Girgis, Vice President Commercial, Williams

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10:00 AM 10:30 AM
Networking Break

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10:30 AM 12:00 PM
Panel: Millennials and Generation Z - Overcoming Bias & Messaging That Resonates
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Moderator:
Mr. PJ Zonsius, Vice President of Retail Gas, Gas South LLC
Speakers:
Mr. Billy Barron, Student, Harvard University, Extension School
 
Ms. Catherine Bates, Originator, Gas South, LLC - (Speaking Virtually)
 
Ms. Alicia Hasell, Managing Partner, Boyden
 
Mr. Justin Stankiewicz, Director of Business Development - Pipelines, Renewables, and Marlin Gas, Chesapeake Utilities
 
Ms. Esti Arriaga, Business Development, nGenue

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12:00 PM 2:00 PM
Keynote Lunch: Sitting in the Middle of The Energy Transition
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Speaker:
Ms. Jillian Evanko, President, Chief Executive Officer & Director, Chart Industries, Inc.

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2:30 PM 4:00 PM
Panel: Virtual Pipelines / Alternatives For Getting Gas In A Constrained Environment
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Moderator:
Mr. Steve Toelke, Sr. VP/GM Infrastructure Business Unit, Quantum Fuel Systems LLC
Speakers:
Mr. Brian Ludolph, Business Development Director, Chart Energy & Chemicals, Inc.
 
Mr. Jim Devine, Business Development Representative, REV LNG
 
Mr. Scott Shields, Partner, New Energy Development Company LLC
 
Mr. Matt Barclay, SVP Commercial Operations, Stabilis Solutions
 
Mr. Sam Thigpen, Founder/CEO, Sapphire Gas Solutions

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4:00 PM 5:15 PM
Panel: Implementing Cybersecurity Measures For Natural Gas Infrastructure
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Moderator:
Mr. Cleve Hogarth, Principal, Cleveland Advisory LLC
Speakers:
Mr. Jay Bhatty, CEO & Founder, NatGasHub.com
 
Mr. Marcin Toczydlowski, Director, Process IQ Company
 
Mr. Chuck McClure, Senior Sales Executive, FIS

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5:15 PM 7:15 PM
Cocktail Reception hosted by the Forum Sponsors
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Wednesday, July 21

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7:15 AM 8:15 AM
Networking with the Industry: Registration and Continental Breakfast

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8:15 AM 8:30 AM
Welcome & Overview:

Speaker:
Ms. Christy Coleman, Vice President, LDC Gas Forums

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8:30 AM 9:15 AM
Opening Keynote: Headed for Heartbreak - Are Takeaway Constraints & Basis Meltdowns Lurking for Appalachia?
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Speaker:
Mr. David Braziel, CEO, RBN Energy LLC

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9:15 AM 10:00 AM
Presentation: Insights into the value of natural gas in the day-ahead PJM power market
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Speaker:
Mr. Stan Brownell, VP Business Development, Natural Gas & LNG, Argus Media Inc.

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10:00 AM 10:30 AM
Networking Break

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10:30 AM 12:00 PM
Gas Buyers' Panel
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Moderator:
Mr. Dexter Steis, Sr. Vice President, Sales, Natural Gas Intelligence
Speakers:
Ms. Catherine Payne, Manager, Natural Gas, CF Industries, Inc.
 
Mr. Dave Janisse, Manager, Gas Supply, Enbridge Gas Inc. - (Speaking Virtually)
 
Mr. Eric Schiffer, Director, DTE Gas Company - (Speaking Virtually)
 
Mr. Greg Morse, Sr. Dir., Energy & Environmental Markets, Vermont Gas
 
Mr. Craig Colombo, LDC Gas Supply Strategic Advisor, Dominion Energy East Ohio

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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 Northeast 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 Northeast 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 Northeast On-Demand.
  • Access the recordings of all the sessions from the LDC Gas Forum Northeast, so you can catch any content that you missed.
  • Watch livestreamed content during the live broadcast, July 19-21, 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 Northeast 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 Northeast 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 Northeast is taking place live in Boston. 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 Northeast 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

2021 Northeast Attendee List

NE Sponsors 2020

BP Energy CompanyCenterPoint Energy Mobile Energy Solutions, Inc.Chart Inc.Chevron Natural Gas (a Chevron U.S.A Inc. divisionCleveland AdvisoryConocoPhillipsDirect EnergyEnbridgeFIS EnergyIrth Solutions, Inc.Latitude Technologies, LLCNatGasHub.comNiCHe LNG, LLCREV LNG, LLCSapphire Gas SolutionsSequent Energy ManagementSpire IncStabilis Energy

2020 Northeast Attendee List

CompanyTitleLocationActivity
MRE Consulting Ltd.PartnerHouston, TX

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Media Articles

2023 Media Articles:

  • US northeast needs more gas pipelines: Panel (Source: Argus Media)
  • Midstream buildout in US Gulf to feed LNG boom (Source: Argus Media)
  • Eastern US gas buyers pivot to onsite LNG (Source: Argus Media)

2022 Media Articles:

  • Williams working on emissions tracking project (Source: Argus Media)
  • US needs infrastructure to meet EU LNG demand: Forum (Source: Argus Media)
  • Pace of energy transition concerns gas industry (Source: Argus Media)

2021 Media Articles:

2019 Media Articles:

2018 Media Articles:

    • Conference Panelists Examine Options for Moving More Gas into New England (Foster Report)
    • Production, Pipeline Gains Not Providing Much Relief to Northeast Market (Foster Report)
    • Oil and Gas Companies Warned on Cyber Threats, Data Security (Foster Report)
    • Gap seen widening between US Northeast gas pipeline capacity and production (S&P Global Platts)
    • Gas pipeline developers to press build-out hopes in New York and New England (S&P Global Platts)
    • Exports give US gas buyers something extra to consider when procuring supplies (S&P Global Platts)
    • U.S. LNG Players Face Tough Task in Capturing Next Wave of Market Share, Says NextEra Analyst(Natural Gas Intelligence)
    • Natural Gas Pipeline Constraints Destroyed Up to 4 Bcf/d in January Bomb Cyclone, Says RBN (Natural Gas Intelligence)

2017 Media Articles:

    • Analysts See Gas Market, Pipelines Absorbing Northeast Production Gains (The Foster Report)
    • New England Gas Supply Options Examined, Including New PNGTS Expansion (The Foster Report)
    • Millenium Eyeing Expanion of Connection With Dominion in New York (The Foster Report)

2016 Media Articles:

2015 Media Articles:

    • Natural gas production remains strong despite low prices, lagging demand (SNL)
    • Gas storage could reach 4 Tcf this fall assuming a tame summer (SNL)
    • Northeast gas prices contained last winter as rising supply offset record demand (SNL)
    • Natural gas prices called to stay range-bound below $4.50/MMBtu into 2020 (SNL)
    • ‘Just keeping up’: Assessing New England’s slate of gas delivery projects   (SNL)
    • LNG companies near New England warn gas buyers of overreliance on pipe (SNL)
    • Northeast gas buyers wonder about future of Maine import-export terminal (SNL)
    • Most expect Dominion Cove Point to ultimately defeat fierce opposition (SNL)
    • GDF SUEZ adopts new name with clean energy strategy (SNL)
    • ‘Turning everything upside down’: Pipes go bidirectional amid shifting gas supply dynamics (SNL)
    • New England must compete for gas – Southwestern (Argus)
    • US Natural Gas market may tighten later this year (Argus)

   

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In the News

2024 Media Articles 

  • Across Natural Gas Spectrum, Long-Term Infrastructure and Energy Reliability Warnings Intensify (NGI)
  • Natural Gas Producer Discipline, Demand Momentum Said to Support Prices Through Summer (NGI)
  • EQT Bringing Back Curtailed Natural Gas Supply; CEO Rice Sees Future Where U.S. Production Triples (NGI)
  • Chevron’s Natural Gas Chief Trumpets Permit Reform, Infrastructure Expansion to Meet Mounting Demand (NGI)
  • Renewable natural gas not ‘major’ for climate: Chevron (Argus)
  • US natgas overview: Waha price up on hot weather (Argus)
  • Gas permitting issues not ‘left or right’: EQT CEO (Argus)
  • Mountain Valley Pipeline will not start full: Panel (Argus)
  • US gas reliability org could hamper industry: Panel (Argus)
  • US natural gas pipeline Mountain Valley prepares for start-up (Thomson Reuters)
  • Dutch company with Cambridge offices offers ‘decarbonization as a service’ (Boston Business Journal)
  • US gas output to ramp up in Q4, continue growth and limit prices in 2025: Macquarie (S&P Global Platts)

View All Media Articles from over the years here.

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Networking

It’s all about “who” you know.

Networking and meeting with colleagues is critical to capitalizing on business opportunities. The Forums offer numerous opportunities to connect with decision-makers and key players in the Natural Gas Industry.

We are heading into our 30th year with the Northeast Forum and have been dedicated to creating the best environment for effortless engagement. We didn’t get nicknamed “Best Deal-Making Conference” in the industry for nothing! We look forward to connecting with you!

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Optional Networking Activity

These optional networking activities are highly recommended, as they give you the chance to connect with decision-makers all afternoon while making key industry contacts!

When: Monday, June 9, 2025 (See Networking Activities for exact times and more information)

For the Northeast Forum, we’re offering a Group Tour.
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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, June 9-11, 2025 (See Agenda for exact time)

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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, June 10, 2025 (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, June 9, 2025 | 4:15 pm – 6:15 pm (See Agenda for exact time)

Tuesday Cocktail Reception:
When: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 | 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm (See Agenda for exact time)