End users of natural gas include Gas Distribution Utilities (Commercial & Residential), Industrial (Petrochem, Process, Heat) and PowerGeneration. Gas Buyers representing these entities often have a different perspective than other stakeholders across the value chain when it comes to market conditions, developments, and issues. Whether regulated or unregulated, Gas Buyers exist at the end of the value chain, essentially faced with reacting to market developments that are generally out of their control. Creative negotiation of commercial purchasing terms are vital to these constituents ensuring flexibility, security of supply, and competitive prices. This panel will discuss gas buyer perspectives on the following issues categories:
•Market Fundamentals (Supply, Demand, Pricing)
•Gas Supply Arrangements
•Energy Transition: (Energy Trilemma: reliability, affordability, sustainability)
•Midstream Infrastructure
•Regulatory / Policy
•Technology
•Power Generation (specific issues)
