NWGA & NWIGU: Tenth Annual Energy Conference

Agenda Updated: 3/22/13

SPONSORS:

  PLATINUM

Gold: Noble Americas Energy Solutions

 Silver:  CMS, Shell Energy North America, United Energy Trading

Bronze:  Black & Veatch, Cable Huston, Energy NewsData,
Concentric Energy Advisors, Davison Van Cleve, McDowell Rackner & Gibson, Stoel Rives

Interested in Sponsoring the 2013 Conference?
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Wednesday, June 5, 2013

•   11:00 a.m.     Networking Opportunities: Golf/Spa/Nature Walk Registration Required (See below)
•   4:45 p.m.       Conference Registration  
•   5:15 p.m.       Opening Reception 
•   6:15 p.m.       Keynote Speaker: Ralph Cavanagh, NRDC
                             Reflections on a 33 year Conversation with the Natural Gas Industry in the NW

   7:00 p.m.      Dinner 

Thursday, June 6, 2013

• 7:30 a.m.       Hot Breakfast Buffet
                        Late Registration 

  8:00 a.m.       Welcome and Introductory Remarks 

 Presentation Topics & Speakers (Check back often for agenda updates):

• Confirmed Speakers:
• Market Fundamentals, Josh McCall, Fundamentals Advisor, BP
   
• Economic Outlook, Grant Forsyth, Chief Economist, Avista Corp.
   
• Regulatory Perspectives Panel:
• Susan Ackerman, Chair, Oregon Public Utility Commission
• David Danner, Chair, Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission
   
• The History, Evolution and Future of Natural Gas Production, Jill Cooper, Group Lead, Environment, Encana Oil & Gas
   
• Recent Developments in Air Regulation Facing Natural Gas Users, Rachel Cox, Stoel Rives
   
• Natural Gas for Transportation Panel:
• Moderator: Ian Burkheimer, TransEnergy Solutions
• Don Sturtevant, Corporate Energy Director, JR Simplot Company
• Jane Michalek, Concentric Energy Advisors
• Scott Jensen, Energy Conversions
   
• Natural Gas & The Media Panel:
• Haik Gugarats, Reporter (Marcellus Region), Argus Media
• Mark Ohrenschall, Executive Editor/Assoc. Publisher, Energy NewsData
• Other speaker TBA
   
• LNG Exports and Potential Regional Impacts, Kevin Petak, ICF International

• 4:00 p.m.        Adjourn

Attire:  Business Casual

HOTEL RESERVATIONS:  To make a hotel reservation call the lodge 1-800-221-7117, let them know you are attending the Energy Conference or click here and use the promo code NWGAS2013. The rate is discounted rate is $139 for a Forest View Room, $159 for a Riverview Room, plus taxes and fees.The cut off for reservations is May 6, 2013.

NETWORKING: See below for activity descriptions; each is offered at the low rate of $25. 

Golf:  The Skamania golf course is par 70 with an18-hole course putting green.  Foursomes will be  put together based on handicaps for the Annual Energy Conference scramble. Boxed lunch and a beverage are provided before you tee off.

Nature Walking Tour:  Our tour guide, Martin, will take the group on a tour of the beautiful Columbia River Gorge viewing hidden attractions that make this a National Scenic Area.  Boxed lunches will be provided at the pre-boarding check in, water and snacks provided during the tour. To learn more about our tour guide Martin, click here.

Spa:  The Skamania Waterleaf Spa is the perfect place to unwind and prepare for the conference. If some relaxation is what's on your mind. Register for the conference today, receive your confirmation and make your spa appointment by calling 1-509-427-2529. Advanced reservations required. This activity is limited and gift cards will be issued on a first come first service basis through conference registration.

TRANSPORTATION:  Skamania Lodge has suggested the following transportation services:

• Lucky Towncar Service, 503-254-0010, $147(one way), besolucky.com

• Northwest Towncar Service, 503-702-5999, $ 120.75 (one way), www.northwesttowncar.com

• Green Transportation, 503-234-1414, www.greentrans.com

CANCELLATIONS:  Refunds will be given until May 27, 2013.   After that time you may make a substitution by email info@nwga.org or calling 503.344.6637.