The energy industry is constantly evolving, becoming more interconnected across commodities and across geographies. To understand the future for natural gas prices in North America, we need to more fully understand oil and liquids dynamics, as well as global supply/demand trends. Knowing that the only constant is change – whether it be new infrastructure, new environmental regulations or new global trade patterns – the need for a robust risk management strategy is more critical than ever before.

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. Natural gas prices have rebounded from the lows we discussed last year.  How did this affect your business last year and how do you think it will change it going forward into 2017?
2. How will changes to the Southwestern Energy markets affect your business going into 2017?  Specifically,
a. The Energy Imbalance Market (EIM)
b. Increases in renewable generation in the SW markets
3. What impact does the current gas storage levels have on your buying decisions? When will the natural gas industry see a recovery in storage arbitrage?
a. Aliso Canyon
4. When will the North American natural gas market see an increase/decrease in industrial demand (in reaction to low prices)?
5. How will weather affect your natural gas buying and price volatility?
6. What buying or pricing strategies are you currently employing, for instance, what if any long- term purchases are you making or how are you managing hedging activities?
7. How will coal retirements and exports to Mexico affect your future gas buying decisions?
8. What factors, other than price, influence your decision to choose one supplier over another?