2019 Southeast Agenda

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.

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?

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?

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.

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.

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.

Latest updates on Pipeline / Midstream / LNG infrastructure projects in the Southeast U.S., as well as challenges and opportunities facing infrastructure development.

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.

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!

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

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?