Fees & Qualifications
Registration Types & Fees
Your Conference Registration includes access to all Sessions, Keynote Lunch, Networking Breakfasts & Breaks, and Cocktail Receptions as well as a copy of the Conference Program. Optional Networking Activities are available at an additional cost. (All fees are in U.S. Funds.)
Standard Registration:
Conference Registration – $1,695.00
Optional Networking Activities – $195.00
Sponsor Registration:
Conference Registration – $1,695.00
Optional Networking Activities – $195.00
Government Registration (See Government Qualifications below):
Conference Registration – $850.00
Optional Networking Activities – $195.00
Press Registration (See Press Pass Qualifications Below):
(Contact Christy Coleman at ccoleman@accessintel.com to be qualified)
Gas Buyer Registration – Regulated Utility & End Users Only (See Qualifications Below):
(Limited to a maximum of 3 free pass per company)
Conference Registration – No Charge
Optional Networking Activity – No Charge
Energy Merchant Gas Buyer Only (See Qualifications Below):
Conference Registration – $850.00
Optional Networking Activities – $195.00
QUALIFICATIONS FOR DISCOUNTS
Early Bird and Promotional Discounts apply to STANDARD registrations only.
Government Departments & Agencies– 50% Discount ($850)
Full-time employees of accredited federal, state and local government departments and agencies, including regulating entities, receive a 50% discount on their conference registration fee, courtesy of the Gulf Coast Energy Forum Sponsors. The cost of the optional networking activities will be $195.00. No other discounts apply.
Press Pass Qualifications – No Charge
(Contact Christy Coleman at ccoleman@accessintel.com to be qualified)
To qualify for a Press Pass, you must be a reporter for a Publication or News Source and attend the event with the purpose of covering the Forum in an article or story. In return for your Press Pass, we ask that you forward copies or links to the articles you write to the Vice President of the Gulf Coast Energy Forum, allowing the Forum to use the articles for additional marketing efforts. In consideration for waiving registration fees to attend the Gulf Coast Energy Forum, media outlet agrees to the following: For each article published with news content that is obtained at the Gulf Coast Energy Forum, the media outlet agrees that such article will include a citation for the Gulf Coast Energy Forum, specifying the full name, date and location. To obtain a Press Pass, please email your request and qualifications for approval and a discount code.
GAS BUYER DISCOUNTS:
Gas Buyers – Regulated Utilities & End Users Only – No Charge
(Limited to a maximum of 3 free pass per company)
Only Gas Buyers from Regulated Utilities and End Users qualify to register at no charge for the Gulf Coast Energy Forum. They will receive free attendance for the conference and optional networking activities, thanks to the generosity of the Sponsors of the Gulf Coast Energy Forum.(See Qualification Schedule Below)
Additional qualification for NO CHARGE attendance:
— Your role must be as a full time gas buyer and be responsible for buying natural gas for YOUR facility’s internal consumption only – not also involved in buying/selling gas for resale to 3rd parties.
— Gas Buyers who attend at no charge are guests of the Sponsors of the Gulf Coast Energy Forum Forum. If any portion of you or your company’s responsibilities put you in DIRECT COMPETITION with the Forum Sponsors, you DO NOT QUALIFY for attendance at no charge.
Energy Merchant Facility Operator (Gas Buyer) — 50% DISCOUNT ($850)
Operators of non-regulated merchant energy facilities that buy gas to convert to other forms of energy for re-sale for profit (e.g. merchant power generation, LNG, CNG). Full time Gas Buyers for these facilities receive a 50% discount on their conference registration fee, courtesy of the Gulf Coast Energy Forum Sponsors. The cost of the optional networking activities will be $195.00. No other discounts apply. (See Qualification Schedule below)
All Others … No Discount:
All other gas purchasers and company types, including but not limited to those listed below, will pay the Standard Registration fee and optional networking activity fee, and qualify for Early Bird or other promotional discounts.
Discount Qualification Schedule:
Gas Buyers – Regulated Utilities & End Users Only – Attend at No Charge
(Limited to a maximum of 3 free pass per company)
| Regulated LDCs – Gas Utilities Regulated Municipal Gas (Muni) Utilities Regulated Gas Co-op | Full-time gas buying personnel from Regulated Utilities that distribute gas to end users (industrial, commerical, residential) |
| Regulated Electric Utility | Full-time gas buying personnel from Regulated Utilities that buy gas to generate electricity to distribute to end users (industrial, commercial, residential) |
| Industrial – Process Industrial – Heat | Full-time gas buying personnel from Entities that buy gas for their manufacturing process and/or facilities; may buy from LDC or direct |
Energy Merchant Facility Operators (Gas Buyers) – Attend at a 50% Discounted Rate
| Non-Regulated Power Generators (Merchant/IPP) | Full-time gas buying personnel employed by non-regulated merchant energy facility operators that buy gas to generate electricity to re-sale, for profit |
| LNG | Full-time gas buying personnel employed by non-regulated merchant LNG facility operators that buy gas to liquefy into LNG to re-sale, for profit |
| CNG | Full-time gas buying personnel employed by non-regulated merchant CNG facility operators that buy gas to compress into CNG to re-sale, for profit |
All Others – Attend at Standard Price
| Gas Marketers | Entities that acquire gas supply for re-sale to end users and other 3rd parties – incl. LDCs |
| Utility Marketing Affiliates | Affiliates of utilities that acquire gas supply for re-sale to end users and other 3rd parties – incl. LDCs |
| Retailers | Entities that sell gas (commodity only) to end users on deregulated LDCs systems |
| Energy Management | Entities that provide services (for free) to LDCs & End Users re: gas purchasing; optimization, etc. |
| LDC Buying Consortium | Entities that represent LDCs who have outsourced their purchasing fuction on a full-time, exclusive, dedicated basis |
| Utility Purchasing Agent | Entities who periodically act as an agent for LDC purchasing; not exclusive; not permanent |
| Analysts | Entities that provide analytical consulting services (for free) |
| Consultants (Economic) | Entities that provide services (for a fee) to LDCs & End Users re: gas purchasing; optimization, etc |
| Government | Regulators; government entities |
| Suppliers | Suppliers to the oil & gas industry – e.g. engineering, construction, materials, services |
| All Others | All other entities that do not fit into the above criteria |
| Sponsors | (See SPONSOR Registration Type) |
| Government | (See GOVERNMENT Registration Type) |
The Gulf Coast Energy Forum reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to limit the number of Gas Buyers per company attending at no charge or other discounted rates, and to deny no-charge or discounted registration to anyone not meeting the above criteria.
Have questions about your elgibility? Contact Christy Coleman at ccoleman@accessintel.com
Click here to REGISTER for the conference.
Cancellation Policy
Testimonials
“I would like to thank you and all at LDC for an excellent forum in NOLA. I thought the speakers and panels were exceptional. The location, networking events, and food were all wonderful.”
Jon Hammond, Senior Director – Energy, Allianz Trade
“With US LNG now being exported to countries around the world, we’re excited about the opportunities it’s creating for our customers and the natural gas market as a whole. This Forum has a great program, and we’re looking forward to networking, and to hearing from leading voices in the LNG market.”
Kathy Hood, ICE
“With the Gulf region becoming the epicenter for demand growth in North America, LDC Forum’s Global outreach with the upcoming LNG networking event in 2019 (the “Gulf Coast Energy Forum”) is incredibly well timed. Next year, the lion-share of the U.S. LNG first wave facilities will be online and the country will be officially open for export business. In order to better understand how the domestic natural gas industry will evolve over the next decade, it is critical for the marketplace to engage in a meaningful dialogue on trade.”
Teri Viswanath
“The Forums have such a rich history of developing insightful and informative conferences, so I have no doubt that the new Gulf Coast Energy Forum in New Orleans, October 2019, should be yet another have-to place to belong if you’re trying to keep up with all of the rapidly changing energy landscape. I’m sure I’ll be there.”
Dr. Jim Duncan, President, The Center for ESG and Sustainability
“Well organized group of events . Always beneficial and entertaining, and we look forward to supporting in 2019.”
Zachary Shaaban
“The people make the event – the information shared is lagniappe!
Willie Comardelle, Business Development Manager, Five S Group
“The more people you meet, the greater visibility.”
Dean Bohlman, Media, LNG Cluster
“The Gulf Coast Energy Forum provided an in-depth view of future trends and realities for energy and carbon management.”
Roland Woodard, Manager – Energy Supply & Transportation, Ergon, Inc.
“The Forum is growing as the markets expand. If you can attend any conference, this is it”
Eric Smith, Associate Director, Tulane University
Travel & Hotel
Networking doesn’t just happen during the conference. It can happen in the hotel bar, the lobby, and outside the session room. Don’t waste valuable time commuting between hotels. Stay in the official hotel block of the Gulf Coast Energy Forum so you’re constantly connecting with your natural gas colleagues.
Conference Dates: Monday, October 13 – Wednesday, October 15, 2025
DO NOT BE SCAMMED!! WE DO NOT CALL FOR HOTEL ROOMS!! WE ALSO DO NOT CALL OR EMAIL ANYONE TO SELL LISTS!
Hotel
Your added support by booking your hotel rooms online, at the conference hotel, helps us meet our hotel contract obligations and allows us to continually provide high quality services and location
for the Forums.
Westin New Orleans Canal Place
100 Iberville St
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone Number: 1-504-553-5020 (Indicate you are with the Gulf Coast Energy
Forum to receive the group rate).
Discounted Block Rate: $263.00
Discounted Block Rate EXPIRES: Friday, September 19, 2025
Reservations: Click here to book a hotel room at the Westin Canal Place.
CONFERENCE CANCELLATION POLICY: All reservations canceled within 14 days of arrival will be subject to a 1 night room plus tax penalty charged to the credit card used at the time of guarantee.
Travel
United Airline Discount
We are pleased to offer you a special United Airlines discount for your travel to New Orleans for the Gulf Coast Energy Forum:
(Valid Travel Dates: 10/10/2025 – 10/18/2025).
Online Reservations:
To avoid a service fee and receive an additional 3% discount, book your reservations online at www.united.com. (Applies to Round Trip Fares only)
Enter this code in the Offer Code Box: ZPYZ237326
Reservations by Phone:
If booking through a travel professional or United Meetings at 800-426-1122, please give them the following code: ZPYZ237326
If, outside of the United States, please call your local United Airlines Reservation Office.
Delta Discount
We are pleased to offer you a special Delta Airlines discount for your travel to New Orleans for the Gulf Coast Energy Forum:
(Valid Travel Dates: 10/08/2025 – 10/20/2025).
Online Reservations:
To avoid a service fee and receive an additional 2% discount*, book your reservations online at www.delta.com. (Applies to Round Trip Fares only)
Click on Advanced Search and enter this code in the Meeting Event Code Box: NM437
Reservations by Phone:
If booking through a travel professional or Delta Meetings at 800-328-2216, please give them the following code: NM437
If outside of the United States, please call your local Delta Airlines Reservation Office.
Southwest Discount
We are pleased to offer you a special Southwest Airlines discount for your travel to New Orleans for the Gulf Coast Energy Forum:
(Valid Travel Dates: 10/11/2025 – 10/19/2025).
Online Reservations:
Discounts vary from 1 – 4%. To utilize the discount, book via SWABIZ®, here. As a bonus you will receive an additional 50% Rapid Reward points by booking with us.
| FRAUD ALERT: We have become aware that an outside company is calling our attendees offering to book their hotel rooms at a lower rate. THIS IS A SCAM! When you get to the hotel, you will have no room and they will have stolen your identity! The Gulf Coast Energy Forum does not partner with travel agencies or housing suppliers. We will never call you to book a room and ask for a credit card. If you are contacted by anyone regardlng rooms for the Gulf Coast Energy Forum or any travel/hotel provider, please be aware that they are NOT associated with our company or events. We have no control over the type of accommodations, rates charged or if there will be a room for you if you deal with unauthorized companies or people.Do not book your room with or give the caller your credit card information! Book your hotel room only through the link on this page or call the hotel directly and ask for the Gulf Coast Energy Forum block.If you receive such a phone call, please let us know (with as much information as possible) so we can follow up. |
Photos/Media
Press Releases In the News Photos Recap Videos Social Media Agenda & Presentation
Press Releases
Tuesday, October 1st, 2024
The 6th Annual Gulf Coast Energy Forum takes place in New Orleans October 14-16, 2024
Over 300 natural gas industry decision-makers gather in New Orleans to examine U.S. Gulf Coast energy markets and to negotiate commercial transactions for buying, selling, and transporting natural gas, including exports of U.S. Liquified Natural Gas (LNG).
–>The 6th Annual Gulf Coast Energy Forum takes place in New Orleans October 14-16, 2024
View All Press Releases from over the years here.
In the News
2024 Media Articles
- More Natural Gas Infrastructure Needed as Gulf Coast Supply Competition Heats Up, Experts Say (Natural Gas Intelligence)
- Golden Pass LNG Secures Permian Natural Gas Capacity with 2.8 Bcf/d KMI Pipeline Agreement (Natural Gas Intelligence)
- News: Proposed Kinder Morgan pipeline in Texas to supply Golden Pass LNG (S&P Global Commodity Insights)
Photos
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Recap Videos
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Social Media
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Agenda & Presentation Archive
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Agenda
Below is an agenda outline for reference.
| Monday, October 13, 2025 | |
| 7:15 AM – 8:30 AM | Registration and Networking Breakfast |
| 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Conference Sessions |
| 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Optional Networking Activity |
| 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Attendee Welcome Reception |
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 | |
| 7:15 AM – 8:30 AM | Registration and Networking Breakfast |
| 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Conference Sessions |
| 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Keynote Luncheon |
| 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Conference Sessions |
| 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Attendee Cocktail Reception hosted by the Forum Sponsors |
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 | |
| 7:30 AM – 8:45 AM | Registration and Networking Breakfast |
| 8:45 AM – 12:00 PM | Conference Sessions |
Networking
It’s all about “who” you know. Networking and meeting with colleagues is critical to capitalizing on business opportunities. The Forums offer numerous opportunities to connect with decision-makers and key players in the Natural Gas Industry.
We are heading into our 7th year with the Gulf Coast Energy Forum and have been dedicated to creating the best environment for effortless engagement. We didn’t get nicknamed “Best Deal-Making Conference” in the industry for nothing! We look forward to connecting with you!
Optional Networking Activity
This optional networking activity is highly recommended, as it gives you the chance to connect with decision-makers all afternoon while making key industry contacts!
When: Monday, October 13, 2025 (See Networking Activities for exact times and more information)
For the Gulf Coast Energy Forum, we’re offering a Group Tour. For more information, click here.
Networking with the Industry: Registration and Continental Breakfast
Don’t miss out on this key networking time! Every morning before the conference sessions start, grab some coffee and a quick bite, then start mingling with other attendees!
When: Monday-Wednesday, October 13-15, 2025 (See Agenda for exact time)
Keynote Lunch
Check out who’s at your table at the Keynote Lunch on Tuesday! See someone you’ve been trying to talk with? Grab the chair next to them! A great chance to have extended conversation!
When: Tuesday, October 14, 2025 (See Agenda for exact time)
Receptions
Two great opportunities to network after the networking activities on Monday and immediately after the conference sessions on Tuesday!
Monday Evening Attendee Welcome Reception:
When: Monday, October 13, 2025 | 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm (See Agenda for exact time)
Tuesday Cocktail Reception:
When: Tuesday, October 14, 2025 | 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm (See Agenda for exact time)
About
What: The Gulf Coast Energy Forum is a new event brought to you by the producers of the very successful LDC Gas Forum and US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum series.
The U.S. Gulf Coast is clearly established as the epicenter for global LNG supply. So it makes entire sense that hundreds of energy industry professionals gather in New Orleans to gain insight and conduct analysis of up to the minute issues facing the U.S. Gulf Coast natural gas market region, as well as the remarkable growth in exports of Liquified Natural Gas (“LNG”) to global markets. This is the industry’s premier gathering for natural gas industry professionals, which is much more than simply a conference, with participants routinely negotiating transactions during the event.
This event responds to the industry’s demand for a purpose-built venue for industry players to learn, obtain insight, network and conduct business across the entire natural gas value chain supporting global LNG activity.
Forum topics include: A key theme across the agenda is Energy Innovation Discussions – addressing the trilemma challenge of security of supply, affordability, and offering lower carbon energy alternatives (Certified Gas, RNG, Carbon Offsets, Virtual Pipeline, LNG, H2, CC&S, etc.):
- AI Data Center Demand
- Global LNG Market fundamentals (supply, demand, transport, price)
- Natural gas supply sources for LNG
- Global LNG market assessments and competing domestic U.S. markets
- Infrastructure inventory and developments (liquefaction facilities and supporting pipelines)
- Identification of key players: end users, facility operators, suppliers, markets, investors
- Regulatory considerations
- Sales and purchase agreements anatomy and trends in commercial transactions and operations
Beyond these key topics, the U.S. Gulf Coast region also brings its own unique issues. Overall demand continues to grow, both industrial consumers and LNG exporters. Various production basins across the country are readily available, however midstream infrastructure expansions face fierce resistance, resulting in bottlenecks and basis price anomalies. Policymakers in these regions are increasingly enacting anti-fossil fuel legislation, including bans on natural gas use and restrictions on production. Sentiment for all-renewables energy supply is growing strongly. However, there are clear signs that mandates to achieve these goals are simply unachievable without significant continued contribution of natural gas to the energy mix. In response, natural gas stakeholders across the value chain are responding quickly with a raft of innovative energy solutions that offer lower carbon energy that is reliable, readily available, and affordable. In addition, certain domestic natural gas consumers have expressed concern about long-term supply security given the continuing dramatic growth in LNG exports. The convergence of these market conditions results in commodity price volatility and the need for informed decisions on structuring commercial arrangements into the future.
Who: As with each of the other events in the Forum series, the entire natural gas value chain is represented, including LNG facility operators, LNG transporters, shipping, traders, marketers, producers, pipelines, LDCs/Utilities, end users, regulators, policy makers, market analysts, and key service providers.
Why: Networking is at the heart of this Forum. Multiple opportunities are arranged for you to meet and engage with people through our scheduled networking activities, and before/after/in-between sessions. Meeting key operator representatives, thought leaders, analysts and prospective customers is easy!
Insight is valuable takeaway. Obtain valuable and unique insights from the newsmakers and leaders of the industry. But it’s not just talking heads. Obtain answers to your questions. Learn from your colleagues questions. Follow-up by meeting one-on-one with Presenters. Collect the presentations afterwards.
YOU: should attend this Forum if you are…
- …a gas buyer with a Utility or End User, looking to identify new sources of gas supply and transportation/storage, and meet with existing suppliers
- …a Producer looking to identify new markets and transportation/storage alternatives, and meet with existing customers and suppliers
- …a Marketer looking to identify new markets and supply sources, and meet with existing customers
- …a Pipeline or Storage operator, looking to identify new shippers, and meet with existing customers
- …a key Services and Products Supplier to operators across the entire natural gas value chain, looking to identify new markets, and meet with existing customers
Benefits of participating…
- Shorten your Sales Cycle– conduct months worth of standard sales efforts in just 2 1/2 days
- Reach Decision Makers– meet key decision makers representing each element of the natural gas value chain
- Reduce cost of Business Development – meet dozens of qualified prospects in one place, at one time, instead of multiple one-off visits
How we differentiate from other LNG Forums:
- The Gulf Coast Energy Forum is all about commercial operations spanning the entire LNG value chain – from feedstock supply through transportation to identification of global end use markets. The Gulf Coast Energy Forum program/speakers and Gulf Coast Energy Forum attendees are directly involved in commercial operations – dealmakers responsible for maximizing returns for their stakeholders. Hear from the experts who are actually making it happen; network with existing and prospective counterparties.
- The Gulf Coast Energy Forum is strategically located in the center of the universe for global LNG activity – the U.S. Gulf Coast. Dealmakers attending who represent producers, pipelines, LNG export terminal operators, marketers, and global end use markets appreciate the critical significance of this location.
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