Tuesday, November 11, 2008

7:00 am - 8:30 am

Conference Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:30 am - 9:15 am

Welcome & Overview
For LDCs, their suppliers and their customers, it’s been arguably the most difficult socio-economic and fiscally challenging year we’ve have had to deal with since the 1973 Oil Embargo.  Whether you’re an LDC, or an end-use customer, you need to hear what we’ve learned.
§         Mr. Jerry Ribnick, Chairman, LDC Forums
§         Mr. Paul M. Corby, Senior Vice President, Planalytics Inc.
§         Dr. James W. Duncan, Director, Market Analysis, ConocoPhillips

9:15 am – 10:30 am

"Go West, Young Gas"-Traditional and Future Gas Supply for the West
As natural gas continues to head from west to east, and the uncertainty of LNG deliveries continues due to global demand, the key question is how much gas can the West expect?  The competition is heating up as the West not only competes by region but as the effort to “go green” grows, so does demand.  Learn about the supply that will help meet the future needs for the Rockies and West.
§         Mr. Alex M. Douglas, Managing Director, West Marketing, Nexen Marketing
§         Mr. Greg Staple, Vice President-Director of Marketing & Business Development, Spectra Energy
§         Mr. Bryan Hassler, Regional Director of Natural Gas Origination, Enterprise Products Operating LLC
§         Ms. Beth Bowman, Senior Vice President, Shell Trading Gas & Power
§         Mr. Stuart E. Nance, Vice President-Marketing, Ultra Petroleum Corp.

10:30 am - 11:00 am

Break

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

The Big Picture: Carbon Issues = More Gas Demand
This session will review the widespread impacts of the “greening of energy” and its effects on the gas industry. Growth in Gas-Fired Power Generation, carbon credits mandating natural gas for industrial markets and NGV’s (Natural Gas Vehicles). With the upcoming national elections offering two environmentally conscious candidates, and a wide slate of regional energy initiatives on the ballot,  how will  this impact natural gas demand and supply?
§         Mr. Mark C. Lewis, Managing Director, Deutsche Bank
§         Mr. Peter B. Rosenthal, Vice President, Market Analysis, Constellation Energy Global Commodities Group
§         Mr. William A. Zobel, Manager, Clean Transportation Programs, Sempra Utilities (SoCalGas, SDG&E)

12:00 - 1:30 pm

LUNCHEON AND KEYNOTE ADDRESS
§         Mr. Timothy Simon, Commissioner, California Public Utilities Commission

1:45 pm - 2:45 pm

Risk Management: What You Don't Know....Will Hurt You!
Are you using the 'wait and see' philosophy when managing your risks? Learn what to look for and how to make the most out of it.  This panel will review hedging tools for buyers and sellers, importance of having a plan, technologies available, and factoring in the weather issues while managing your portfolio and making more informed decisions.
§         Mr. Brian O'Hearne, Managing Director, Swiss Re
§         Mr. Chuck McClure, Natural Gas Executive, SolArc
§         Mr. Ben Go, Director, Financial and Structured Products, BP
§         Mr. E. Seth Wilson, Director of Structuring and Product Development, North American Energy Credit & Clearing Corp.

2:45 pm – 3:15 pm

Break

3:15 pm - 4:30 pm

Where Will the Gas Come From? Hot Projects for the West
As the market trends eastward, the Rockies/ West are left to fight for their fair share.  There are several new gas projects on the drawing board and in the construction phase.  Continued high gas prices have expedited all aspects of their development.  This panel will highlight new plans or project updates to bring gas quickly and efficiently to the West, and will help you determine how their timeline and status will impact the marketplace.
§         Mr. Jeff Rush, Vice President, TransCanada Pipelines
§         Mr. John Dushinske, Vice President, Marketing & Regulatory Affairs, Kern River Gas Transmission Company
§         Ms. Laura Luce, President, NGS Energy
§         Mr. Craig Coombs, Business Development, El Paso Western Pipelines

4:30 - 6:30 pm

Cocktail Reception
Please join our hosts, the 2008 Corporate Sponsors, at a cocktail reception in your honor.  Don’t make your dinner plans too early as hors d’oeuvres and an open bar will be the highlight of this extremely well attended session! 

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

7:30 am - 8:45 am

Conference Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:45 am – 9:00 am

Welcome & Overview
§         Mr. Jerry Ribnick, Chairman, LDC Forums

9:00 am – 10:00 am

Economical Sources of Supply to the Rescue

As the prices of gas and energy soared this summer, temperatures of customers and consumers skyrocketed, and the push to develop alternative sources of gas supply once again moved to the front burner.  It is very clear that the economics of coal, shale gas, synthetic methane, LNG, renewable and other energy sources, will have a tremendous impact on the natural gas marketplace.  Hear about some of the unconventional sources of supply and how they are rapidly affecting our industry.
§        Moderator: Mr. Doug Schantz, President, Sequent Energy Management
§        Mr. Ejnar Knudsen, Executive VP, Craton Capital Management, LLC
§       Mr. Jim Simpson, Managing Director, Bentek Energy, LLC

§        Dr. Michael Haigh, Head of US Commodities Research, Societe Generale

10:00 am - 10:30 am

Break

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Gas Buyers Forum:  Can You Hear Me Now?
Managing your portfolio is never easy and recent market prices swings add even more risk.  Learn how different end users handle the ups and downs of the market.   Come prepared with questions to stump the panel and get some great insight into best practices for the industry.  If you are a gas buyer, come hear how your peers are planning for the future.  If you sell gas, this panel of gas buyers will discuss the issues that you need to understand if you want to become their supplier of choice.
§         Moderator: Mr. Mark J. Whitt, Vice President, Tenaska Marketing Ventures
§         Mr. Darrin Gordon, Assistant Utilities Director, City of Safford
§         Ms Cathy Ikeuchi, Manager Energy Operations, Safeway Inc.
§         Mr. Tom Gary, Director, West Region Gas, Calpine Energy Services
§         Mr. John Olenick, Manager, Gas Purchases & Transportation, Southwest Gas Corporation

12:00 pm  - 12:15 pm

Wrap-up