Two-Hundred Decision-Makers Gather to Assess Market Conditions and Negotiate Purchases, Sales, and Transportation of Natural Gas in West U.S.A. Markets
HOUSTON, June 25, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Over two-hundred industry professionals convene in Los Angeles in August to assess and analyze the West U.S.A. natural gas markets, as well as conduct business transactions. The 15th annual West LDC Natural Gas Forum takes place August 5-7 in Los Angeles, CA. This is the "industry-standard" gathering for commercial natural gas industry professionals, which is much more than simply a conference in that participants routinely complete transactions during the event.
West U.S.A. natural gas markets are in transition, facing numerous challenges including supply/demand fundamentals, policy changes, evolving regulations and operational deliverability issues. In no other U.S. market is it more obvious that the industry must reconcile the dual challenge of delivering more energy while lowering emissions. In 2018/2019, West U.S.A. natural gas markets experienced significant volatility with dramatic price ramp-up on peak demand days. California utilities are restructuring significantly in the aftermath of serious operational problems and resulting economic disruption. California SB-100 introduces new challenges for the industry to accommodate the policy drive to eliminate fossil fuels for electric power generation in order to become solely reliant on renewable energy sources. Traditional supply/demand flow patterns are transitioning as markets reconcile new sources of supply and incremental markets including exports for LNG and Mexico. Event participants will examine and discuss these topics and more through presentations, Q & A sessions, and ample networking sessions.
The content program of West LDC Natural Gas Forum incorporates 2 ½ days of keynote presentations and moderated panels. Keynote addresses include: Dan Haley, President and Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Oil & Gas Association (COGA); Jordan Clark, Managing Director, Energy & Minerals Development, Utah Governor's Office of Energy Development; Laird Dyer, Energy Consultant; Jared Barton, Vice President of Marketing & Orgination, BP Energy Company; and Joe Mock, Regulatory Case Manager, Southern California Gas Company.
The Program also includes two moderated panels with panelists sharing insights from these leading organizations: Direct Energy, ConocoPhillps, BP Energy, Chevron, Salt River Project, SoCal Gas Company and Colorado Springs Utilities.
This Forum focuses on West U.S.A. markets, while five other Forums throughout the year address other key regions across the continent.
Participants at the Forum include market leaders, decision makers and subject matter experts. Industry segments represented include gas distribution utilities (LDCs), industrial gas consumers, producers, pipelines, natural gas-fired power generators, LNG terminal operators, merchant LNG providers, marketers, regulators and analysts and providers of key products, services and technologies to the industry. The 2 ½ day format is carefully structured for participants to hear from industry authorities about market developments, network with existing and new colleagues, and ultimately conclude transactions involving purchase, sale and transportation of natural gas.
Even in today's digital age, natural gas market participants appreciate a venue that facilitates face-to-face interaction. The LDC Gas Forum is uniquely structured to meet this requirement and has been the venue of choice for decades. Registration is still available at http://www.ldcgasforums.com/rw/.
The LDC Gas Forums, the US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum, and the Gulf Coast Energy Forum are the premiere regional events where the Natural Gas Industry meets. This is where buyers and sellers meet and do business. For over thirty years, thousands of attendees attend one or more of the five regional Forums across the continent to discuss vital regional and national issues affecting all aspects of the natural gas marketplace. Timely panel discussions featuring key industry authorities focus on important questions facing buyers, sellers transport operators and other market stakeholders in the competitive energy markets. Topics include: Supply & Demand, Financial Outlook, Pipeline, Storage and Infrastructure Projects, LNG markets, Gas/Electric Coordination, Regulatory Updates, Gas Buyer Insights, Industry Transformations, Risk Analysis and Hedging Strategies, International Perspectives, and Energy Geopolitics.
Vast networking opportunities give you access to your clients, prospects, and peers to further explore relevant issues in your region.
The LDC Gas Forums: Southeast, Northeast, Mid-Continent, West, the US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum, and the Gulf Coast Energy Forum
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