2022 Rockies & West Agenda

The View from Colorado: Innovative technology, stringent regulations and forward-looking leaders are all helping to drive emissions down and create some of the cleanest energy molecules on the planet in Colorado. Can it help build trust in industry and lead to the type of development needed to maintain energy security? Or will politics get in the way? Colorado is again on the leading edge of the debate.

The vital role oil and gas production plays in lifting people out of poverty and opening the door to modern life.

The outage at Freeport LNG drastically changed the expected trajectory of injections for the remainder of the summer, but the dynamics that caused the market to be so tight earlier this year still exist. During this presentation we will talk about what those dynamics are and how they will impact the markets going forward.

•The bullish case for L48 natural gas

The midstream segment consists of much more than simply pipelines. It is a sophisticated value chain involving permanent operational facilities combined with a wide range of solution and service offerings leveraging commercial, financial and technology capabilities. This Panel is composed of experts representing three different aspects of the midstream segment: LNG export facility, mobile LNG and CNG service provider (virtual pipeline), and an independent provider of energy price benchmarks. The Panel will examine various aspects of the midstream segment, highlighting the latest innovations evolving in this segment. Perspectives on the role of midstream's role in the energy transition will also be addressed.

Join Williams and Context Labs to learn about how Williams is deploying Context Labs’ leading edge technology that will provide the next generation of natural gas for Williams and its customers. NextGen Gas is certified, low-emission natural gas which includes end-to-end measured, blockchain secured, verifiable, and transparent emissions data. In addition to providing customers a well-head to end-user certification, Context Labs will help Williams gain new insights into day-today operations through the combination of monitors, artificial intelligence technology and operational data which will help determine real-time causes of methane emissions and provide data driven proof of GHG mitigation. The Next Generation of the Natural Gas Marketplace has arrived.

The path to net zero for a natural gas consumer is complex. Join us for a discussion on (i) what the energy transition might look like for a gas consumer; (ii) bridge products that can be incorporated in gas procurement strategies today—at scale—including carbon offsets, certified natural gas, and renewable natural gas; and (iii) future low carbon energy systems, including hydrogen and CCUS.

Dustin Bashford, Segment President with Tallgrass Energy provides a Keynote Presentation including an operational overview, ownership profile, and future plans. With decarbonization initiatives here to stay, Tallgrass is committed to furthering these efforts. One such initiative is Tallgrass' recently announced project to leverage its existing footprint by converting Trailblazer to CO2 transportation. The presentation will also examine Tallgrass' efforts to provide incremental natural gas supply security to the Rockies and West markets.

This panel is composed of experts from a leading producer, a large investor owned utility energy buyer, and a leading independent certifier of responsibly sourced gas (RSG). RSG represents an increasingly significant energy source supporting the path to decarbonization. Sourcing and distributing independently certified RSG involves a number of challenges and complexities beyond natural gas. This panel uses a case study approach to examine structuring and execution of an RSG acquisition arrangement from the perspective of the three key stakeholders across the value chain.

Utility and industrial end users typically bring a perspective that is different from other stakeholders across the natural gas value chain. This stems from the fact that these entities existing at the end of chain where gas is ultimately consumed. Gas supply is an absolute requirement either to supply commercial and residential requirements, or as feedstock or process heat for industrial and manufacturing purposes. While these entities are largely left to react to changing market conditions, they are creative negotiators well-versed in structuring commercial arrangements that ensure reliability and predictability. This Panel will offer their unique perspectives on a variety of topical issues, including:
•Current market conditions
•Energy transition adaptation
•Appetite for lower carbon energy product alternatives
•End use customer requirements/preferences
•Preferences for commercial terms with suppliers
•Midstream considerations – preferences, challenges
•Regulatory considerations (utility) – changing landscape