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.

Williams and Context Labs have partnered to offer the industry proof of their GHG mitigation strategy. Supported by Context Labs' leading edge technology, Williams will be the first to provide verifiable, blockchain secured, end-to-end emissions profiles across their asset base. The Next Generation of the Natural Gas Marketplace has arrived.

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.

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 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.

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.