Operator Fireside Chat: Insight from the Leaders and the Wildcatters

Haynesville, Appalachia, Eagle Ford, Permian and Rockies producers have two goals: getting their gas to market and generating returns. We’ll get together leading producers from across the country to hear their insight. From this discussion, you’ll hear:

• Strategic production plans to meet growing natural gas demand
• Effective strategies for overcoming headwinds and challenges in 2024 and beyond
• In-depth perspectives on M&A activity and investment trends in the natural gas sector
• What works and what doesn’t for well designs, pad spacing and lateral lengths

LNG Revolution: Unleashing the Potential of U.S. LNG Exports in a Booming Global Market

Five LNG terminals are under construction along the Gulf Coast, with nearly a dozen more possibly along the way to dramatically add to U.S. export capacity. LNG operators will talk about where their projects are at in the development cycle. You’ll also learn:

• The role of U.S. LNG exports on the international market and the global energy landscape
• The relationship between natural gas demand and the burgeoning LNG market amid market fluctuations
• What infrastructure and regularly hurdles need to be overcome to pave the pathway for LNG’s full potential and export competitiveness
• How LNG could help solidify natural gas prices and become a stabilizing force and reduce market volatility

Private Equity Navigates the Natural Gas Landscape: Unveiling Investment Opportunities and the Importance of Environmental Stewardship

With increasing demand and higher prices near, natural gas investors could see something short of a windfall in the coming years. Discover the factors driving their bullish stance, explore the areas where they perceive the greatest opportunities, and hear their perspectives on the importance of responsible and sustainable practices. Discussions for this session will explore:

• Where the private equity market is seeing the greatest opportunities and their outlook on markets
• Decoding private equity’s investment criteria and their quest for high-potential ventures
• Identifying diverse investment opportunities beyond the Haynesville Shale and Appalachia Basin
• The importance of environmental responsibility and regulatory compliance by E&P companies and how they shape investment decisions

Unlocking Stranded Gas: Addressing Takeaway Capacity Challenges, Pipeline Bottlenecks and Global Cost Competitiveness

Stranded gas remains untapped due to infrastructure limitations. The lack of natural gas takeaway capacity, particularly in the Appalachian Basin, is keeping a sizeable chunk of U.S. natural gas in the pipeline and off the market. In this session, you’ll learn: 

• The latest developments on new and proposed pipeline infrastructure projects, and how the permitting process and regulatory hurdles are impacting project completion
• Identifying infrastructure bottlenecks and how they may be resolved to pave the way for smoother gas flow and enhanced energy market access
• The key to maintaining global cost-competitiveness and economic viability in the natural gas and liquified natural gas markets
• Perspective on the policy landscape and regulatory framework, and navigating the maze of project approval

Examining the Landscape of Available Acreage and Finding High-Potential Opportunities

Much of the core of U.S. natural gas plays are drilled up, but new development opportunities still exist. Explore the best approaches to identifying and unlocking new potential assets and risk mitigation strategies. Among the topics a panel of industry experts will discuss include:

• Mapping the untapped acreage potential and identifying emerging exploration areas
• The development strategy for non-top-tier acreage and maximizing recovery potential in challenging reservoirs
• Assessing the economic feasibility of non-top-tier acreage acquisition and identifying profitable ventures
• The potential of brownfield exploration and redevelopment

The Growing Role of Certified Natural Gas: What CNG Means for the Future Energy Landscape

Certified Natural Gas and Responsibly Sourced Gas are a testament to the industry’s commitment to environmental stewardship. More than 30% of all natural gas produced in the U.S. is third-party certified, and that amount is only growing. Takeaways from this session will include:

• The factors driving the growth of CNG and RNG and its role in promoting sustainable practices
• Buyer perspective on a higher priced product and the factors influencing purchasing decisions
• Navigating the certification process and the key to ensuring transparency and earning market credibility
• Strategies to meet a growing global demand and meeting international needs for CNG and RSG

Powering the Nation: Strategies for Meeting Domestic Natural Gas Demand

Even though the U.S. is a net exporter of natural gas, meeting our supply at home means keeping the AC running and the energy bills low. Public utilities balance infrastructure resilience, regulatory compliance and customer expectations. This session will focus on the end of the natural gas value chain, where topics covered will include:

• How the U.S. natural gas industry can meet rising utility demands
• Navigating the challenges faced by public utilities
• Striking the balance to achieve both reliability and affordability
• Innovative approaches employed by utilities to manage rising demand

A family office makes its move

A private investor group, PW Consortium, which was led by family offices, took ownership of Wyoming-based PureWest Energy in a blockbuster expansion in 2022. Just under a year after the deal, here’s what you’ll learn about the play: 

• Deciphering PureWest’s strategic appeal to PW Consortium
• Examining PureWest’s latest development plans
• Factors driving the deal’s substantial value
• The intricacies of the deal-making process

The Impact of U.S. Natural Gas on the Geopolitical Landscape

With much of the world embroiled in turmoil or outright war, energy security has never been more important. U.S. natural gas supply is poised to rise to the global challenges. This discussion will cover:

• The shifting energy landscape and the dynamics between the U.S. and OPEC
• How have wars in Ukraine and in the Middle East have reshaped the power dynamics
• Understanding the U.S.’s position as a global energy producer and supplier
• Harnessing energy for geopolitical influence and how U.S. energy policy and energy security can strengthen our position in the global arena

The Gulf Coast Hydrogen Hub: What is it and What Does it Mean?

In October, the U.S. Department of Energy selected the U.S. Gulf Coast as one of seven regional hydrogen hubs in the country. The project could position the region at the center of the global marketplace for clean energy. In this session, you’ll hear more about:

• The structure and operational framework of the Gulf Coast Hydrogen Hub
• Knowing the key players and their roles in the grand initiatives
• Perspective on the impact of the Hydrogen Hub on the U.S. natural gas industry
• The path to unlocking the economic potential of the Hydrogen Hub

Agenda Subject to Change