2017 Northeast Agenda

·The most robust supply growth in the nation meets the most constrained demand
·How much does it matter, and what options are still in play?
·What’s happening to the gas in the meantime?
·What is the state of the industry otherwise—out of the woods?
·What’s the overall future look like for US natural gas?

The market environment for natural gas LDC's in the Northeast is changing rapidly. Challenges in building additional pipeline capacity into the Northeast, regional carbon policy and growth in the renewable power generation are leading to significant changes in the outlook for the LDC's in the region. How will the market balance itself going forward and how does price and storage dictate production and demand response? This panel has the answers and insight for the region.  

North American gas markets continue to evolve – just in the past year, we have seen LNG exports materialize from the Gulf Coast, a FERC without a quorum of Commissioners and a second record warm winter.  Producers continue to improve efficiencies and the outlook is positive for production growth, particularly in the Northeast region.  New pipeline developments are currently underway, although the expected timing of new capacity is being closely watched as opposition continues to mount.  Demand is growing, largely driven by exports to both Mexico and the rest of the world via LNG – increasing connectivity across the globe and expanding the number of variables that Northeast buyers need to consider in determining their future price outlooks.  There are headwinds and tailwinds driving future supply & demand balances, both domestically and globally – all of which could point to more volatility and reinforce the need for a robust risk management strategy.

·Big US NG production growth expected, but no longer a given
·Real demand growth has finally started
·Lack of high-turn storage infrastructure - If you redesigned the market today, how would it look?
·Oil production / Oil price
·Challenges along the hydrocarbon superhighway

Hear the most recent project updates from the Marcellus, Utica, and beyond and how the industry will be affected.  There’s still rapid change on the horizon, so get ready for insights that’ll help set your strategy for the rest of 2017.  Updates include:     

Natural Gas: The most important commodity of the 21st century

Is growing gas-fired powergen market share changing transportation requirements? What are other implications of powergens increasing role in the region? Gas Storage - Is storage necessary anymore?  What is the impact of pending changes at the FERC? Regulatory changes and the Trump Effect?  FERC 552 data and gas price reporting? So many questions…so many answers will be given and shared during this panel discussion.  

The Project Panel Discussion continues, because we know you can’t get enough insight! Hear more about project updates from the Marcellus, Utica, and beyond! Details include: 

Disruptions in technology, changes in the nature of work and the work place, and the entry of millennials into the workforce are changing our priors on talent recruitment, promotion, and retention in the energy industry. What are some of the big themes driving this challenge? Where are the opportunities? What is the role of academia in developing the human capital that this industry needs?
In this talk, Professor Latha Ramchand, Dean, C.T. Bauer College of Business, will discuss ways in which business schools can partner with the oil and gas industry so as to add value to both sectors.

Our Gas Buyer Panelists will give you solid and valuable insight into what is currently working, what they have learned from volatility and what they will do differently next time.
Topics of discussion to include:
1.What are the important issues/challenges for your company in both the short-term and the long-term? How will your company meet these challenges?
2.How is the current commodity environment impacting your company in the short and medium term?
3.What are your expectations of the electric generation sector this Summer and what impact will that have in your region? Is there new power generation or industrial load growth/development in your region? If so, how does it affect your purchasing activity and strategy going forward?
4.Are the planned Marcellus/Utica pipeline projects enough to affect the current basis? What do you foresee as a result of recent pipeline expansion and/or project delays?
5.What impact does the current gas storage levels have on your buying decisions?
6.How has the current natural gas market impacted exports/Imports? Thoughts and comments.
7.Can you describe your current purchasing and hedging plans/ strategies? Looking forward, what adjustments have you made or do you plan to make to those plans/strategies, and why?
8.What factors, other than price, influence your decision to choose one supplier over another?