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Media Articles
2019 Media Articles
- Utah pushing for West Coast LNG exports amid Rockies gas supply glut (S&P Global Market Intelligence)
- Onslaught of Permian oil-associated gas straining western US markets (S&P Global Market Intelligence)
- Virtual pipelines filling gaps for utilities, power plants during disruptions (S&P Global Market Intelligence)
- Wild ride at Waha: Supply glut, price gyrations have gas industry buzzing (S&P Global Market Intelligence)
- LNG, Mexico exports raising price risks for US gas producers, BP executive warns (S&P Global Market Intelligence)
- Utilities Get Schooled in Social Media Amid Pressure on Climate (Bloomberg News)
- Gas Traders’ Anxiety Over Winter Storage Fading, Analyst Says (Bloomberg News)
- Dominion Says Renewable Gas Goal May Need $1 Billion Investment (Bloomberg News)
- BP Sees U.S. LNG as ‘Just in the Money’ Amid Global Price Plunge (Bloomberg News)
- Colorado’s rapid population growth led to stricter drilling laws: Haley (S&P Global Platts)
- Berkeley gas hook-up ban appears likely to spread to other California cities: WSPA head (S&P Global Platts)
2018 Media Articles
- Mixed signals from regulators, crumbling infrastructure create Calif. gas morass (S&P Global Market Intelligence)
- Pipelines need to offer flexible gas deliveries as renewables’ role grows (S&P Global Market Intelligence)
- ConocoPhillips market expert: Sub-$4/MMBtu gas prices could last for 30 years (S&P Global Market Intelligence)
- NGL Demand drives some gas production gains (S&P Global Platts)
- Experts doubt feasibility of California’s carbon-free power goal (S&P Global Platts)
2017 Media Articles
- Renewables Drive Peak Deliverability Demand (S&P Global Platts)
- Tallgrass touts vision of fully bi-directional REX (S&P Global Platts)
- Rockies gas faces future of demand hurdles (S&P Global Platts)
- Power generation, exports to drive US gas demand (Argus Media Inc.)
- Shale gas to boost growth through 2040: EIA (Argus Media Inc.)
- FERC seen as key to whether grid resilience push spurs gas development (S&P Global Market Intelligence)
- China will need years of gas imports while developing shale, EIA official says (S&P Global Market Intelligence)
- Calif. gas storage rules may prompt re-contracting, Kinger Morgan exec says (S&P Global Market Intelligence)
- NatGas Playing Major Role in Renewable Energy Growth Across Western States, Says Experts (Natural Gas Intelligence)
- Changing Supply Dynamics likely to trap more Rockies Natgas says experts (Natural Gas Intelligence)
2016 Media Articles
- Transportation investment needed to get most out of Rockies gas (S&P Global Market Intelligence)
- REX pipeline moving gas for changing market, VP says (S&P Global Market Intelligence)
- LDC Forum Speakers See NatGas Price Volatility Returning, Rockies Resurgence (NGI)
- Haynesville Positioned For Rebound, BP Exec Says (NGI)
- U.S. West Coast LNG Exports Problematic Amid Shifting Supply-Demand, Say Experts (NGI)
- LDCs–Not Producers — to Drive Future NatGas Infrastructure, Says Tallgrass Exec (NGI)
- NatGas Price Volatility to Return in 2017, Lifted by Mexican Power Demand, Says ConocoPhillips Strategist (NGI)
- Tight gas supplies seen impacting winter prices (S&P Global Platts)
- Market perception of gas supply and demand has shifted (S&P Global Platts)
- Rockies Express improvments on target (S&P Global Platts)
- Rockies Express Pipeline (S&P Global Platts)
2015 Media Articles
- Shell, BP experts forecast robust OPEC production, weak oil prices (SNL)
- ‘Nobody knows what’s going on’: Experts seek clarity on Mexican gas demand (SNL)
- US oil, gas volumes have reached inflection point, experts say (SNL)
- Pipeline industry may have little to gain from a Republican president (SNL)
- Revamped, Profitable Pemex Goal of Mexico’s Energy Reforms (NGI)
- Gas Buyers Enjoy Plentiful Supplies, Low Prices, But… (NGI)
- West Coast LNG Export Projects Doubtful in Current Environment, Analysts Say (NGI)
Press Pass Qualifications
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Attendees
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Media & Association Partners – 2026
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Media & Association Partnership Opportunities
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Training
Optional Networking Activity – 2026
Space is limited and this activity will sell out, so don’t wait to sign up! To sign up for the networking activity below, click here to REGISTER for the conference or to MODIFY your registration.
Group Tour/Activity
Tour: TBD
When: Monday Afternoon, August 10, 2026
Depart Time: TBD (Time approximate – immediately after the morning conference sessions)
Return Time/Attendee Welcome Reception: 4:30 PM
Cost: $245 (Gas Buyers attend free)
Networking Activity to be announced soon!
Cancellation Policy
Late cancellations and no shows: In accordance with our cancellation policy, activity late cancellations and no shows are subject to a $100 cancellation fee (half of the original cost to pay attendees) for those who attend on a free pass and no refunds are given for paid attendees.
**Times and Locations subject to change
Gas Buyer Qualifications
For more information about Gas Buyer qualifications, click here
Fees & Qualifications
Registration Types & Fees
Your Conference Registration includes access to all Sessions, Keynote Lunch, Networking Breakfasts & Breaks, and Cocktail Receptions as well as a copy of the Conference Program. Optional Networking Activities are available at an additional cost. (All fees are in U.S. Funds.)
Standard Registration:
In Person Conference Registration – $1,795.00
Optional Networking Activities – $245.00
Sponsor Registration:
In Person Conference Registration – $1,795.00
Optional Networking Activities – $245.00
Government Registration (See Government Qualifications below):
In Person Conference Registration – $850.00
Optional Networking Activities – $245.00
Press Registration (See Press Pass Qualifications Below):
Click here to view all Media Registration Criteria. (Contact Christy Coleman at ccoleman@accessintel.com to be qualified)
Gas Buyer – Regulated Utility & End Users Only (See Qualifications Below):
(Limited to a maximum of 3 free passes per company)
In Person Conference Registration – No Charge
Optional Networking Activity – No Charge
Energy Merchant Facility Operator (Gas Buyer) — (See Qualifications Below):
In Person Conference Registration – $850.00
Optional Networking Activities – $245.00
QUALIFICATIONS FOR DISCOUNTS
Early Bird and Promotional Discounts apply to STANDARD registrations only.
Government Departments & Agencies – 50% Discount ($850)
Full-time employees of accredited federal, state and local government departments and agencies, including regulating entities, receive a 50% discount on their conference registration fee, courtesy of the LDC Gas Forum Sponsors. The cost of the optional networking activities will be $245.00. No other discounts apply.
Press Pass Qualifications – No Charge
Click here to view all Media Registration Criteria. (Contact Christy Coleman at ccoleman@accessintel.com to be qualified)
GAS BUYER DISCOUNTS:
Gas Buyers – Regulated Utilities & End Users Only – No Charge
(Limited to a maximum of 3 free passes per company)
Only Gas Buyers from Regulated Utilities and End Users qualify to register at no charge for the LDC Gas Forums. They will receive free attendance for the conference and optional networking activities, thanks to the generosity of the Sponsors of the LDC Gas Forums. (See Qualification Schedule Below)
Additional qualification for NO CHARGE attendance:
— Your role must be as a full time gas buyer and be responsible for buying natural gas for YOUR facility’s internal consumption only – not also involved in buying/selling gas for resale to 3rd parties.
— Gas Buyers who attend at no charge are guests of the Sponsors of the LDC Gas Forums. If any portion of you or your company’s responsibilities put you in DIRECT COMPETITION with the Forum Sponsors, you DO NOT QUALIFY for attendance at no charge.
Energy Merchant Facility Operator (Gas Buyer) — 50% DISCOUNT ($850)
Operators of non-regulated merchant energy facilities that buy gas to convert to other forms of energy for re-sale for profit (e.g. merchant power generation, LNG, CNG). Full time Gas Buyers for these facilities receive a 50% discount on their conference registration fee, courtesy of the LDC Gas Forums Sponsors. The cost of the optional networking activities will be $245.00. No other discounts apply. (See Qualification Schedule below)
All Others … No Discount:
All other gas purchasers and company types, including but not limited to those listed below, will pay the Standard Registration fee and optional networking activity fee, and qualify for Early Bird or other promotional discounts.
Discount Qualification Schedule:
Gas Buyers – Regulated Utilities & End Users Only – Attend at No Charge
(Limited to a maximum of 3 free passes per company)
| Regulated LDCs – Gas Utilities Regulated Municipal Gas (Muni) Utilities Regulated Gas Co-op |
Full-time gas buying personnel from Regulated Utilities that distribute gas to end users (industrial, commercial, residential) |
| Regulated Electric Utility | Full-time gas buying personnel from Regulated Utilities that buy gas to generate electricity to distribute to end users (industrial, commercial, residential) |
| Industrial – Process Industrial – Heat |
Full-time gas buying personnel from Entities that buy gas for their manufacturing process and/or facilities; may buy from LDC or direct |
Energy Merchant Facility Operators (Gas Buyers) – Attend at a 50% Discounted Rate
| Non-Regulated Power Generators (Merchant/IPP) | Full-time gas buying personnel employed by non-regulated merchant energy facility operators that buy gas to generate electricity to re-sale, for profit |
| LNG | Full-time gas buying personnel employed by non-regulated merchant LNG facility operators that buy gas to liquefy into LNG to re-sale, for profit |
| CNG | Full-time gas buying personnel employed by non-regulated merchant CNG facility operators that buy gas to compress in CNG to re-sale, for profit |
All Others – Attend at Standard Price
| Gas Marketers | Entities that acquire gas supply for re-sale to end users and other 3rd parties – incl. LDCs |
| Utility Marketing Affiliates | Affiliates of utilities that acquire gas supply for re-sale to end users and other 3rd parties – incl. LDCs |
| Retailers | Entities that sell gas (commodity only) to end users on deregulated LDCs systems |
| Energy Management | Entities that provide services (for free) to LDCs & End Users re: gas purchasing; optimization, etc. |
| LDC Buying Consortium | Entities that represent LDCs who have outsourced their purchasing fuction on a full-time, exclusive, dedicated basis |
| Utility Purchasing Agent | Entities who periodically act as an agent for LDC purchasing; not exclusive; not permanent |
| Analysts | Entities that provide analytical consulting services (for free) |
| Consultants (Economic) | Entities that provide services (for a fee) to LDCs & End Users re: gas purchasing; optimization, etc |
| Government | Regulators; government entities |
| Suppliers | Suppliers to the oil & gas industry – e.g. engineering, construction, materials, services |
| All Others | All other entities that do not fit into the above criteria |
| Sponsors | (See SPONSOR Registration Type) |
| Government | (See GOVERNMENT Registration Type) |
The LDC Gas Forums reserve the right, at its sole discretion, to limit the number of Gas Buyers per company attending at no charge or other discounted rates, and to deny no-charge or discounted registration to anyone not meeting the above criteria.
Have questions about your eligibility? Contact Christy Coleman at coleman@accessintel.com
Click here to REGISTER for the conference.