Professionals in natural gas energy supply, transportation and storage gather for presentations and roundtable discussions focused on Western North America’s demand outlook and factors expected to influence the cost of delivering natural gas. This collaborative atmosphere, combined with the attendee’s high level of expertise, leads to complex and analytical discussions regarding long-term forecasts, international energy demand, LNG updates, the price of carbon, renewable developments, electric/gas convergence issues, and the influence of storage and infrastructure projects.
General Details
- Program Chair(s)
- Jan Caldwell, Marketing Services Lead, Williams Northwest Pipeline
- Program Location
- The Westin San Diego
- 400 West Broadway
San Diego, California 92101 - Who Should Attend
Senior level management responsible for energy supply, storage, transportation, marketing, transmission or business development. Electric utilities with gas generation are encouraged to attend
- Registration Options
Member: $699
Regular: $1,199Prices increase $100 after October 3, 2016. Registration includes comprehensive meeting materials and all food events. Guest passes are available for $150 and includes the welcome reception, hosted reception and networking dinner. No other food events are included with the guest pass.
- General Cancellation Policy
- Due to contractual obligations, cancellations received 15 business days prior to the program will receive a full refund. Cancellations received 6 to 14 business days prior to the event will receive a refund, less a $100 administrative fee. No shows and last minute cancellations, 5 business days prior to the event or less, will be responsible for the full registration fee. Substitutions from your organization for the same event are always welcome.
- Participation Policy
- Western Energy Institute programs and events are open to energy companies (including gas production and electric generation, gas and electric transmission and gas and electric distribution utilities). Select programs and events are open to energy industry product and service suppliers. Programs and events are closed to all media representatives and to the general public.
- For more information contact Christopher Lee, Senior Program Manager at (971) 255-4967.
Agenda
Monday, October 24, 2016
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Welcome Reception
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Breakfast
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Welcome and Introductions
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
Southern California Energy Infrastructure
Speaker(s): Gina Orozco-Mejia, Vice President – Gas Operations, San Diego Gas & Electric, Southern California Gas Company
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Break
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Biogas
Speaker(s): Sean Reavis, SVP Environmental Products and West Gas, BP Group
A discussion around renewable natural gas markets and the EPA’s Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs).
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Methanol Update
Speaker(s): Clay Riding, Vice President of Energy Resources, Northwest Innovation Works, LLC
An update on NW Innovation Works’ methanol project and a broader look at the global methanol market.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Carbon: OR and WA Proposals on Carbon Tax/Cap and Trade
Speaker(s): Gary Bauer, Director Government Affairs, NW Natural
The State of Washington’s Clean Air Rule goes into effect January 1st. This presentation will look at the status of state legislation and regulations pertaining to carbon emissions, such as the Clean Air Rule, and other carbon tax or cap & trade proposals.
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Roundtable Discussion
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Break
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Gas Market Fundamentals
Speaker(s): Luke Jackson, Project Consultant, Bentek Energy
This presentation will examine some of the causes for recent shifts in gas markets and if they are here to stay.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Networking Reception and Hosted Group Dinner
Currant American Brasserie
140 W Broadway
San Diego, CA 92101
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Breakfast
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Roundtable on Emergency Planning and Tools
An update on the NorthWest Mutual Assistance Agreement (NWMAA) and a summary of the meeting held in Portland recently.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Roundtable Discussion (continued)
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Break
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Roundtable Discussion (continued)
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Planning for 2017 Spring Energy Management Meeting
11:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Meeting Adjourns
Hotel + Travel
- The Westin San Diego
- 400 West Broadway
- San Diego, California 92101
- Phone: (619) 239-4500
- Reservation Instructions
Please contact the hotel directly at (888) 627-9033 to reserve your room. Identify yourself as being with Western Energy Institute to receive a special rate of $219/night. This rate is guaranteed until October 3, 2016 or until the WEI room block is full.