End users of natural gas include Gas Distribution Utilities (Commercial & Residential), Industrial (Petrochem, Process, Heat) and PowerGeneration. These entities include public utilities subject to regulation, as well as non-regulated private entities. Gas Buyers for these entities typically have a different perspective than other stakeholders across the value chain when it comes to market conditions, developments, and issues. End-use gas buyers exist at the end of the value chain, essentially faced with reacting to market developments that are generally beyond their control. Creative negotiation of commercial purchasing terms is 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 Arrangement Structuring
•Energy Trilemma: reliability, affordability, sustainability
•Midstream Infrastructure
•Regulatory / Policy
•Technology
•Power Generation & gas/electric coordination