2021 Gulf Coast Agenda

Washington, DC is often described as a chaotic place. That is even more so this fall, as budget deadlines and Administration agendas are being debated and discussed. Listen in to this presentation to learn some of what is going on, especially as it relates to natural gas distribution operators. Also, if you think your opinion doesn’t matter to policymakers, you definitely want to attend this session. You will learn that you should engage and how to get your voice heard. Don't miss it!

Panel of Gas Buyer's share perspectives on purchasing expectations, solution alternatives, as well as outlooks on market conditions and policy implications.

1) Do you see current commodity pricing continuing at current levels? Are you employing hedging strategies to lock in current prices?
2) Are current higher gas price levels impacting electric generation power burn in your areas (i.e., coal switching)
3) Are you concerned with storage inventory levels currently being lower than this time last year?
4) Did the President’s Day Weekend weather events result in any changes to your company’s gas purchasing strategy or risk management process?
5) Does global demand for natural gas and increased LNG exports from the United States affect your supply strategy?
6) With many oil and gas producers struggling in the current environment, have you made changes to your gas supplier line up?
7) What expectations does your company have for suppliers (producers/marketers) to develop new product offerings incorporating a lower carbon footprint (e.g., carbon offsets, carbon capture, RNG, etc.) Are the renewable percentage targets being imposed by various lawmakers practically achievable? What will the price impact be on ratepayers?
8) Considering renewables and ESG policies, how are these affecting your purchasing strategies?
9) Have your company’s greenhouse gas emission goals affected your natural gas purchasing strategy?
10) Does your company plan to make purchases of renewable natural gas? If so, is there a specific strategy regarding management of the price premium?
11) Does your company plan to make purchases of low methane emission intensity geologic production? If so, what is your strategy regarding certification?
12) Has increasing difficulty in completing pipeline expansion projects affected your strategy around supply sourcing?
13) Are you concerned with the legislative push in some states for 100% renewable energy in the near future?
14) Do you anticipate local lawmakers adopting bans on new natural gas connections? If so, how will your company respond?
15) Does the heavy concentration of large industrial demand along the Gulf Coast (e.g. Petrochem, etc.) affect your gas buying strategy?