2013 Rockies & West Agenda

Samantha’s talk will address the structural changes ahead of the market, which Goldman Sachs believes will be driven by significant demand growth shifting the pricing mechanism of U.S. natural gas away from coal and towards marginal cost of production. In particular, Samantha will discuss the prospect for U.S. LNG exports and the price risks associated with it, both from the U.S. and global perspectives.

The United States is at a historic turning point for the country and its energy policies. Technological innovations are changing the vision of our energy future resulting in new opportunities to put more people to work, boost domestic production, grow government revenue, and save many billions annually in imported energy costs. Many Americans lack a full understanding of the link between economic growth and the energy policy options we face in terms of fueling our future. This panel will cover regulatory elements including climate regulation, cap and trade among many other regulatory policies that are reshaping the natural gas industry.

An interesting and fresh look at regional and continental projects affecting the natural gas industry and your business!

With all the attention on the Marcellus, Utica and other shale plays, the Rockies has stayed out of the press. Yet with Niobrara discoveries and technology improvements, the Rockies is poised to meet California and Mexico demand growth

As the supply overhang continues to shape the market in the West today, many are preparing for the inevitable return of demand in the marketplace. LNG Exports, shale and supply diversity create multiple strategies that must be explored to achieve the balance and strong positions for the future. This panel investigates the future supply and demand trends that are vital to your business from the regional, national and global perspective.

The natural gas market has and continues to experience dramatic fundamental changes. New dynamics are transforming the West and the North American market and forcing the industry to reevaluate what it once knew. Where have we been, where are we now and where do we go from here.