2016 Southeast Agenda

Presentation Highlights:
• Consequences of the collapse in natural gas and oil investment/exploration
• Will the possibility of export growth put a floor under prices?
• Relative value of natural gas versus other sources of energy
• El Nino depressed prices over the winter but will it boost them over the summer?
• Soaring debt levels in China and elsewhere may slow global growth

Presentation Highlights:
With the US-Mexico energy initiatives underway, new infrastructure being built, and the creation of the CENAGAS there are some big opportunities ahead for the industry when it comes to Natural Gas and NGLs.

Presentation Highlights:
2016 natural gas outlook, with stalling but stubborn production and a turning point in demand growth, with the export markets offering significant demand growth prospects. The record warm winter, however, gets the natural gas market off to a challenging start.
• A U.S. Gas Demand Outlook
• Are we finally seeing a slowing down or even a decline in supply?
• Renewable growth and its impact on the industry
• Assessment of Key Shale Plays: Barnett, HV, Fayetteville & the Appalachias
• Wet gas economics and the weak NGL price
• Prices, Storage, and Infrastructure requirements – what does the future hold?

With major changes already in motion for the Natural Gas Industry, what does the future hold? During this panel, the speakers will address the state of the US gas market; Henry Hub pricing and its impact on supply and demand; LNG exports on a global scale; FERC order 809; and much more!

North American gas prices will be increasingly influenced by new variables, such as global supply/demand balances, pace of E&P investment, infrastructure expansions and new regulations. The current low commodity price cycle is sending signals to both producers and consumers to adjust their investments both domestically and abroad, which will affect future balances and prices. Layer on top of that regulatory and policy changes which affect not only the investment environment but potentially the face and number of investors over time – the need for a robust risk management strategy is more critical than ever before.

From new pipelines to innovative storage solutions, the Natural Gas Industry has great projects on the horizon. Hear from these speakers as they discuss the latest and greatest advancements for this year.

Jim and Joe will be sharing their insight on natural gas and how the weather will affect the natural gas industry in 2016. You won't want to miss this awesome presentation from two renowned experts!

Presentation Highlights:
The presentation will focus on the benefits the direct use of natural gas provides and the challenges direct-use is facing at federal legislative and regulatory level, as well as the codes and standards level. The presentation will also address other legislative issues, such as re-authorization of the Pipeline Safety Act, impacting natural gas LDC’s.

Presentation Highlights:
Our gas buyer panelists will give you solid and valuable insight into what is currently working, what they have learned and what they will do differently next time.

Discussion Questions:
1. What will be the impact from electric generation power burn this summer (i.e. coal switching)?
2. When will the U.S. natural gas market see an increase in industrial demand (in reaction to low prices)?
3. Has the recent warm winter weather changed your strategies regarding the use of NatGas storage? What will storage levels be in October?
4. How has the current natural gas market impacted LNG exports/imports? Thoughts and comments.
5. When will the natural gas industry see a recovery in storage arbitrage?
6. Are the planned Marcellus pipeline projects enough to affect the current basis?
7. 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? Looking forward, what adjustments, if any, have you made or are considering to make based on your risk management/hedging strategies?
8. What are the important issues/challenges for your LDC/company/industry in both the short-term and the long-term? How will your LDC/company/industry meet these challenges?
9. How has the recent low-cost commodity environment impacted expectations of and communications with end-users?
10. What factors, other than price, influence your decision to choose one supplier over another?