2020 Southeast Attendee List

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South East Networking

It’s all about “who” you know.

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

Be sure to sign up for one of the networking activities below when you register for the conference.

We are heading into our 20^th year with the Southeast Forum and have been dedicated to creating the best environment for effortless engagement. We didn’t get nicknamed the “Best Deal-Making Conference” in the industry for nothing! We look forward to connecting with you!

Monday Evening Attendee Welcome Reception

When: Monday, April 6, 2020 (See Agenda for exact time)
Time & Location: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm in the Hotel Lobby Bar.

After the networking activities on Monday, stop by and join us for drinks and networking. Open to all registered attendees.

Monday Evening Attendee Welcome Reception

When: Monday, April 6, 2020 (See Agenda for exact time)
Time & Location: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm in the Hotel Lobby Bar.

After the networking activities on Monday, stop by and join us for drinks and networking. Open to all registered attendees.

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See photos & videos from the Southeast Forums!

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Videos

Check out the videos put together from networking activity fun and the overall forum!

2019: 

Monday Recap Video, Tuesday Recap Video, Craft Beer Group Tour & Topgolf

2018: 

Monday Recap Video, Tuesday Recap Video, Stadium & Beer Tour & Topgolf

2017: 

Recap Video, Movies Tour & Topgolf

2016: 

Recap Video, Beer Tour & Top Golf

2015: 

Recap Video & Topgolf 

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Southeast Press Releases

Thursday, March 29th, 2018

The LDC Gas Forum Southeast occurs April 9-11, 2018

Industry decision makers meet to buy, sell, transport and analyze natural gas for the Southeast market

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Tuesday, April 4th, 2019

The LDC Gas Forum Southeast occurs April 9-11, 2018

Industry decision makers meet to buy, sell, transport and analyze natural gas for the Southeast market

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In the News

2019 Media Articles:

• US LNG exports to increase domestic-market price volatility (S&P Global Platts)
• As US LNG capacity rises, experts point to competition for gas, pipelines  (S&P Global Market Intelligence)
• Kinder Morgan expects to produce first LNG ‘imminently’ at Elba Island (S&P Global Market Intelligence)
• New US LNG plants will enter global market in slow period, experts say (S&P Global Market Intelligence)

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

2019 Southeast Agenda

Monday, April 15

Start Time	End Time	Information
7:00 AM	8:15 AM	Networking with the Industry: Registration & 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: Challenges and Opportunities of the Natural Gas Industry in the 116th Congress Click here for details. Update on the challenges and opportunities facing public gas systems and the natural gas industry as a whole. Discussion about attacks on the direct use of natural gas and APGA response. Overview of APGA’s legislative and regulatory advocacy efforts. Speaker: Mr. Dave Schryver, CEO, American Public Gas Association
9:15 AM	10:00 AM	Looking North for New Suppliers? Click here for details. Atlantic Sunrise Pipeline, now in operation, opens a new corridor for Appalachia producers to access the Southeast market. Regional buyers will now need to evaluate the increased optionality of new supply. With increased export demand evolving on the Gulf, should regional buyers look North for new suppliers? Speaker: Ms. Teri Viswanath, Managing Director, Global Energy Research Advisors
10:00 AM	10:30 AM	Networking Break
10:30 AM	11:30 AM	LNG Exports - What do they mean for the Southeast? Click here for details. LNG export quantities are increasing dramatically. And a line up of new liquefaction facilities are poised to come on stream on the Gulf and Atlantic coasts only adding to export volumes. What does this mean for U.S. Southeast markets? Speaker: Richard Smead, Managing Director Advisory Services, RBN Energy
11:30 AM	12:00 PM	Board Buses & Depart for Optional Afternoon Networking Activities (Topgolf and Craft Beer Group Tour)
12:00 PM	4:15 PM	Topgolf and Craft Beer Group Tour
4:00 PM	6:00 PM	Monday Evening Attendee Welcome Reception

Tuesday, April 16

Start Time	End Time	Information
7:45 AM	8:45 AM	Networking with the Industry: Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:45 AM	9:00 AM	Welcome & Overview Speaker: Ms. Christy Coleman, Vice President, LDC Gas Forums
9:00 AM	10:00 AM	Opening Keynote: Southeast: What? Why? And where are we going? Click here for details. An overview of the changes in the Southeast / Gulfcoast market including production, consumption, flows, and LNG. Additionally, an update on regulatory highlights and BP’s latest on the Energy Transition. Speaker: Mr. Jared Kaiser, Chief Operating Officer - Natural Gas, bp
10:00 AM	10:30 AM	Networking Break
10:30 AM	11:45 AM	Investment Cycle Mismatch Driving Regional Price Volatility Panel Click here for details. Panel discussion on regional natural gas price implications of pipelines and demand projects entering service, newfound producer capital discipline, and the growing importance of liquids production. Panelists will debate the potential for a second wave of industrial and LNG export projects. Also, why the forward curve has not supported salt storage capacity additions. Moderator: Mr. Clifton White, Director, Bank of America Merrill Lynch Speakers: Mr. Jim McClay, Managing Director, Duke Energy   Catherine Payne, Manager, Natural Gas, CF Industries Inc.   Mr. Dennis Coleman, Managing Director, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
11:45 AM	1:45 PM	Keynote Lunch: Southern Company Gas: Building the Future of Energy Click here for details. The importance of remaining focused on providing clean, safe, reliable, affordable natural gas in an ever-changing and dynamic energy industry. This is a call to be innovative, invested in the security and safety of our pipelines and distribution systems, and to define natural gas’ critical role in a clean energy future. Speaker: Mr. Pete Tumminello, Group President of Commercial Businesses, Williams
2:00 PM	3:15 PM	Pipeline / Midstream Infrastructure Updates Click here for details. Latest updates on Pipeline / Midstream / LNG infrastructure projects in the Southeast U.S., as well as challenges and opportunities facing infrastructure development. Moderator: Mr. Brian Rhodes, Director, Origination, ConocoPhillips Speakers: Mr. Anand Yegnan, Manager – Commercial Activities, Dominion Energy/ Atlantic Coast Pipeline   Mr. Ryan Leahy, Director, Business Development, Kinder Morgan   Ms. Kelsie Van Hoose, Business Development Lead, Williams
3:15 PM	4:30 PM	Virtual Pipelines - Maneuvering Around Resistance to Traditional Pipelines Click here for details. Public opposition to traditional pipeline infrastructure development is growing and regulatory hurdles are becoming more challenging. This panel examines various "virtual pipeline" approaches that address and augment natural gas demand using alternatives to traditional pipeline infrastructure development. Moderator: Mr. Tom Thackston, Director, Gas Origination, NRG Energy Inc. Speakers: Mr. Seong Oh, Business Development Manager, Chart Industries, Inc.   Mr. Lyle Henry, Director LNG BD, Pivotal LNG, LLC.   Mr. Rick Geist, No longer there, Stabilis Solutions
4:30 PM	6:30 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, April 17

Start Time	End Time	Information
8:00 AM	9:00 AM	Networking with the Industry: Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00 AM	9:15 AM	Welcome & Overview Speaker: Ms. Christy Coleman, Vice President, LDC Gas Forums
9:15 AM	10:15 AM	Opening Keynote: Mexico’s Gas Market under the New Administration Click here for details. What can we tell about future Mexican energy policy following the governments first few months in power? Is the push for energy independence feasible - what are impacts on US exports? What role will Pemex and CFE have going forward? CRE and Cenagas; from importance to impotence? Outlook for pipeline completions and US-Mexico gas exports through 2019-2020 Speaker: Mr. James Fowler, Energy Market Development Manager, ICIS
10:15 AM	10:45 AM	Networking Break
10:45 AM	12:00 PM	Gas Buyers' Panel Click here for details. This panel shares observations on Southeast U.S. market developments and challenges, from the unique perspective of distributors, electric generators, and large end users of natural gas. 1. Were there any recent developments that caused you to look at commodity purchases, storage or firm transportation differently? Discuss how and why. 2. What are your supply/demand concerns over the next 12-18 months? 3. How have LNG exports, exports to Mexico, Powergen demand, residential and industrial demand impacted the current natural gas market? 4. Are the planned pipeline projects sufficient for the long-term projected SE demand? 5. Are there any regulatory concerns that you would like to address? 6. 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 hedging activities? a. How are you managing hedging activities to reduce future volatility? 7. What factors, other than price, influence your decision to choose one supplier over another? 8. 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? Moderator: Mr. Mike Nemer, EMEX Origination North America., EMEX, LLC Speakers: Mr. J.C. Zannis, Director, Gas Supply & Energy Trading, Southern Company Generation   Mr. Jeffrey Avery, Director, Fuel Supply, Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)   Ms. Adriene Holland, Senior Supply Planning Analyst, Gas Authority   Mr. Tom Anderson, Sourcing Manager, Natural Gas, ArcelorMittal USA LLC

LDC Gas Forum Southeast – White Papers

There are currently no Southeast Forum White Papers.

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

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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. Be sure to sign up for the networking activity below when you register for the conference.

We are heading into our 15^th year with the Rockies & West 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!

Networking Activities

Southeast Networking Test

It’s all about “who” you know.

Networking and meeting with colleagues is critical to capitalizing on business opportunities. The Forums offer numerous outlets to connect with decision-makers and key players in the Natural Gas Industry. Be sure to sign up for one of the networking activities below when you register for the conference.

We are heading into our 19^th year with the Southeast Forum and have been dedicated to creating the best environment for effortless engagement. We didn’t get nicknamed the “Best Deal-Making Conference” in the industry for nothing! We look forward to connecting with you!

Networking Activities

Press Releases

Tuesday, April 4th, 2019

The LDC Gas Forum Southeast occurs April 15-17, 2019
Hundreds of industry decision-makers meet to analyze and discuss plans to buy, sell and transport natural gas in the U.S. Southeast market
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Thursday, March 29th, 2018

The LDC Gas Forum Southeast occurs April 9-11, 2018
Industry decision makers meet to buy, sell, transport and analyze natural gas for the Southeast market
[Read More Here]

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