IGUA 2008 Conference

October 22-24, 2008

Copies of the speaker notes are available for download below.

Welcome & Overview

The first ever LDC Forum/IGUA conference is being held against a backdrop of the wildest swings in worldwide gas prices ever. Demand is increasing in North America at a time when the rest of the world is experiencing skyrocketing growth. Where will the supply come from to meet the needs of the North American marketplace?

Gas Distribution Company Executive Roundtable

Three of Canada’s largest regulated natural gas distribution utilities will discuss how they are responding to customer needs for new products and services and managing their gas supply requirements in an evolving regulatory and competitive marketplace.

Gas Supply and Demand Issues: Sources, Uses and Infrastructure Required

This session will focus on the various sources of gas supply for North America and the infrastructure needed to get that gas to the marketplace. Detailed analysis of the WCSB, Rockies Gas, shale plays and LNG will highlight the supply side, with oil sands and power needs topping the list of demand drivers. We will also discuss the infrastructure required (pipes and storage) to balance these new sources of gas in the region.

Keynote Address

> Llewellyn King - Host, White House Cronicle

Reducing Carbon Footprint: A Learning Curve for Opportunities

Lowering greenhouse gasses and carbon emissions is a global issue that is no longer just an environmental issue, but also a major business concern. There are undoubtedly costs to be incurred as companies take steps to reduce their carbon footprint, but there are also financial opportunities for companies on the leading edge of this movement. Hear what you should expect, and how you can prosper during this transitional period.

New Infrastructure for the Canadian Marketplace

Declining domestic supplies from Canada’s Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin and changing demand patterns present opportunities for both existing and new North American energy players to develop infrastructure projects to help meet the changing market dynamics. This session will include project presentations from several proponents of contemplated new energy projects.

Canadian Regulatory Update and Analysis

The Chair or Vice-Chair of the three most significant Canadian energy regulatory bodies will discuss the current and emerging issues facing natural gas industry participants over the coming months and years. The group will also offer their perspectives on the always difficult task of balancing consumer, shareholder and public interests.

Managing Risks to Control Gas Costs

There are numerous strategies that businesses use to minimize their energy costs. A few years ago, hedging was only done by companies that had sophisticated financial expertise. Now, industrial end-users and large institutions that don’t hedge their supply costs are leaving themselves exposed unnecessarily to significant market fluctuations, weather risk and credit issues.

Gas Buyers Forum

A group of gas buyers and large gas consumers will discuss how they will manage their 2008/2009 gas supply needs in the face of tightening domestic supply and increasing commodity prices and volatility. They will also talk about important gas buyer issues as well as some new service attributes that would assist them with their gas management activities.