2014 Rockies & West Agenda

New developments in West Coast Emissions Markets & Reducing Impact to Your Bottom Line

• The California Emissions market enters Phase 2 in January, 2015 covering distributors of transportation fuels and natural gas
• Washington State and Oregon are considering similar measures
• EPA 111d rules may give more states incentive to join or develop similar programs
• Strategies for risk management / cost reduction

The Natural Gas industry is an ever-evolving entity. The panelists will cover pricing trends, infrastructure in a growing market, the economics surrounding the industry, how energy policies are impacting the market, and predictions and insights on where the industry is headed. Let’s not forget to add the shifting focus on exporting LNG and exports to Mexico...so much to cover, you won’t want to miss this panel!

In this panel, we will explore how to “win” the West through discussing pricing and the impact it has, capacity & demand for the region, inter-fuel competition, and an outlook on the future of gas in the Rockies and West markets. There’s a lot to go over, so don’t miss this information!

Natural Gas Abundance and Opportunity: The New Power Dynamic

From Colorado to California, abundant supplies, a cleaner profile, low construction costs and high capacity factors all combine to create a compelling case for growing use of natural gas for power generation in the American West and throughout the nation. From a rising role providing baseload power to supporting intermittent energy sources such as wind and solar, greater use of natural gas is helping to diversify the U.S. power portfolio. At the same time, the shale revolution is driving an industrial/manufacturing renaissance with broad implications throughout the U.S. economy. With the ‘shale gale’ continuing at full force: What is the long-term supply outlook? What are the market implications, particularly with rising industrial, transportation and LNG export demand? And, how is innovation powering a revolution in natural gas production—including continual efficiency and environmental improvements—that helps our nation take full advantage of this game-changing domestic bounty?

A New Energy Era Dawns for Mexico and a North American Market

• Reality Check – Status of Mexican Legislative Progress to Implementing Constitutional Reforms
• Energy Infrastructure Investments in Mexico – Opportunities in Gas and Power, and the Process for Pursuit
• Outlook for Corresponding US Investments to Integrate with Mexico
• Implications for US Gas Markets and Infrastructure Operators

Doing Business in Mexico: the Do's and Don'ts

• Corporate Structuring
• Avoiding Unintended Liability
• Joint Venture Considerations
• Land rights
• FCPA Considerations
• Securing Financing for Projects