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, renewable natural gas, and the influence of storage and infrastructure projects.
General Details
- Program Chair(s)
- Christine Wallat, Business Development Lead, Williams Northwest Pipeline
- Program Location
- San Diego Mission Bay Resort
- 1775 East Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, California
- Who Should Attend
Senior level management responsible for energy supply, storage, transportation, trading, marketing, transmission or business development. Electric utilities with gas generation are encouraged to attend.
- Registration Options
Member: $799 USD
Registration includes digital materials and access to all event sessions and meals listed on the agenda. Guest tickets are available for $150 and allow for a personal guest (a spouse or partner who does not work in the energy industry) to accompany a registered attendee at the event. Guest registration includes all meals and receptions only.
- 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. Recording is not permitted for any portion of the event.
- For more information contact Amy Carlow, Program Manager at (971) 303-1716.
Agenda
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Registration + Networking
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Welcome Reception
Join colleagues for a WEI hosted reception at the hotel.
Thursday, November 2, 2023
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Networking Breakfast
WEI hosted breakfast at hotel
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Welcome and Introductions
Facilitator(s): Christine Wallat, Business Development Lead, Williams Northwest Pipeline
Attendees will introduce themselves around the room.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Market Update
Speaker(s): Jake Anderson, Head of North American Gas Fundamentals Analysis, Macquarie Energy, LLC
Market Fundamentals, historical, and future outlook – impact to the Pacific NW, Western US and Canada.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Networking Break
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Policy Updates + Gas Order Instituting Rulemaking (OIR)
Speaker(s): Kevin Foley, Manager, Natural Gas Resources, Puget Sound Energy, Scott Johnson, Director, Gas Supply, NW Natural, Tania Specogna, Director, FortisBC
Discuss recent policy updates in California, Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia including recent activity in the long-term Gas Planning Order Instituting Rulemaking (OIR). Attendees will share their recent policy updates.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Networking Lunch
WEI hosted lunch at hotel.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Open Roundtable Discussion
Facilitator(s): Scott Johnson, Director, Gas Supply, NW Natural
Topics may include:
IRP Updates: Attendees to share learnings from their recent long-term planning process, whether that be an IRP or something similar.
Paths to integrating resources: Longer-term solutions available to the region and the timelines for implementation.
Summer debrief and forward outlook discusson.
Timing and impact of: increased renewables; electrification; gas demand (volatility); natural gas pipeline infrastructure/capacity; natural gas storage capability.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Networking Break
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
LNG Q&A
Speaker(s): Christa Lim, Director, Regulatory Affairs, Shell Energy North America, Scott Chrisman, Senior Vice President, Corporate Development, Tellurian
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Hosted Networking Dinner
Dinner hosted by Enbridge and Williams Northwest Pipeline.
Friday, November 3, 2023
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Networking Breakfast
WEI hosted breakfast at hotel.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Challenges + Successes: Roundtable Discussion
Facilitator(s): Christine Wallat, Business Development Lead, Williams Northwest Pipeline
Attendees discuss issues of importance for their utilities/pipelines.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Wrap Up + Future Planning
Help shape future planning for the Energy Management Executive Forum.
10:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Meeting Adjourns
Hotel + Travel
- San Diego Mission Bay Resort
- 1775 East Mission Bay Drive
- San Diego, California 92109
- Phone: (619) 677-1161
Click here to make your reservation now.
- Reservation Instructions
Please contact the hotel directly at (619) 276-4010 to reserve your room. Identify yourself as being with Western Energy Institute (WEI) to receive a special rate of $229 USD/night. A $20.00 nightly resort fee also applies. This rate is guaranteed until Tuesday, October 16, 2023 or until the WEI room block is full.
- Online Reservations
If you prefer to make your hotel reservations online, click here. The negotiated group rate will populate automatically.