RBAC Presents
Navigating the Future of Natural Gas
Exploring North American and Global Gas Markets with RBAC Inc.
On September 16th in Houston, energy industry professionals, executives and decision-makers gathered for RBAC’s September Seminar: “Navigating the Future of Natural Gas: Exploring North American and Global Gas Markets with RBAC Inc.”
Attendees across the spectrum of energy came to increase their knowledge of the short, medium, and long-term outlooks as well as various scenarios that could potentially occur and how the market would be affected using the GPCM® Market Simulator for North American Gas and LNG™ and G2M2® Market Simulator for Global Gas and LNG™.
Read more about what transpired here or sign up below to watch the presentations.
Date: Monday, September 16th, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Venue: JW Marriott Houston by The Galleria
Address: 5150 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77056
Ticket Price: Complimentary
Session 1 - North American Natural Gas Market Outlook
Director of North American Gas, Bethel King will explore natural gas price forecasts, pricing points, basis differentials, and gas flows to various destinations. She will also cover consumption summaries, pipeline and storage utilization, storage balance, supply details, demand summaries, and LNG export trends, using RBAC’s GPCM Market Simulator. This talk will provide a comprehensive overview of the key factors shaping the market, helping you make informed decisions.
Session 2 - Global Natural Gas Market Outlook
Director of Global Gas, Dr. Ning Lin, will delve into key aspects such as gas prices, gas balance, LNG regasification, pipeline interregional flow, demand versus consumption shortfalls, LNG production, and gas storage dynamics using RBAC’s G2M2 Market Simulator. Dr. Lin will also highlight the ability to change input data, add entities and infrastructure, and utilize a rigorous optimization model, along with the latest integration with PowerBI. This talk will provide a comprehensive overview of the global gas market, equipping you with the insights needed to navigate and excel in this dynamic industry.
Session 3 - Hydrogen
Dr. Robert Brooks, Founder and CEO of RBAC, Inc. will explore the burgeoning market for hydrogen and its potential to transform the energy landscape. He will explore the current demand for hydrogen, its comparison with natural gas, and the challenges and opportunities of integrating hydrogen into existing infrastructure. Dr. Brooks will also discuss the energy efficiency of hydrogen, blue and green hydrogen, and the future prospects for a mixed methane-hydrogen market as well as modelling hydrogen. Join us on the future of hydrogen in the global energy market.
Agenda
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Registration
- Attendees arrive to register, connect and network with peers and industry experts.
1:30 PM – 1:35 PM: Introduction
- Welcome remarks and overview of the seminar from RBAC COO, James Brooks.
- Introduction of the day’s sessions and speakers.
1:35 PM – 2:15 PM: Session 1 – North American Natural Gas Outlook
- Speaker: Bethel King
- Topics: Price forecasts, pricing points, basis, pipeline utilization, and storage dynamics.
- Q&A: 10 minutes for audience questions.
2:15 PM – 3:00 PM: Session 2 – Global Gas Outlook
- Speaker: Dr. Ning Lin
- Topics: Global gas prices, LNG regasification, pipeline interregional flow, and gas storage dynamics.
- Q&A: 10 minutes for audience questions.
3:00 PM – 3:15 PM: Coffee Break
- Short break with coffee, tea, and beverages.
- Additional networking opportunity.
3:15 PM – 4:00 PM: Session 3 – Hydrogen Talk
- Speaker: Dr. Robert Brooks
- Topics: Future of hydrogen energy, showcasing GPCM and G2M2 Market Simulators.
- Q&A: 10 minutes for audience questions.
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Panel Discussion and Q&A
- Open discussion on the day’s topics, including North American and Global Gas outlooks and hydrogen energy.
- Audience Q&A: Interactive session with questions from attendees.
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Closing Remarks, Light Refreshments & Networking
- Summary of key takeaways from the seminar.
- Thank you note to speakers and attendees.
- Information on upcoming events and further resources.
- Beverages and light refreshments served.
Why Attend?
This seminar is a must-attend for professionals in the energy sector who are looking to stay ahead of market trends and leverage advanced simulation tools for strategic decision-making. Attendees will gain valuable insights into natural gas price forecasts, pipeline utilization, storage dynamics, and LNG exports. Additionally, the event will highlight the most important features of our GPCM and G2M2 simulators, including price/basis analysis, long-term price forecasting, scenario analysis, and the ability to run sensitivity analyses.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and network with industry peers.
Register now to secure your spot!
What to Expect at this Event?
- North American Natural Gas Outlook: Understand the key drivers and forecasts for the North American natural gas market, including price forecasts, pipeline flows, and storage utilization.
- Global Gas Outlook: Gain insights into global gas prices, LNG regasification, interregional pipeline flows, and gas storage dynamics.
- Hydrogen Talk: Explore the future of hydrogen in the energy mix and how our simulators can help model hydrogen market scenarios.
- Market Analysis tools: Learn about the GPCM Market Simulator’s capabilities in natural gas price forecasting, pipeline utilization, and storage balance. Discover the G2M2 Market Simulator’s features for global gas prices, LNG production, and demand vs. consumption analysis.
- Interactive Sessions: Participate in discussions and Q&A sessions with our experts to deepen your understanding of market dynamics and simulation tools.
Speakers
Dr. Robert Brooks
Founder and CEO, RBAC Inc
Dr. Robert E. Brooks is the Founder of RBAC Inc. He is an applied mathematician, energy economist, and software systems designer with over thirty-five years of experience in developing decision support systems for business and government.
Dr. Brooks has developed the GPCM® Market Simulator for North American Gas and LNG™, NGL-NA®, and G2M2® Market Simulator for Global Gas and LNG™.
Bethel King
Senior Director of Market Analysis, RBAC Inc
Ms. King is the Senior Director of Market Analysis at RBAC Inc. She has over thirty years of energy industry experience,
Currently she oversees all input data such as infrastructure, supply curves, and demand curves used in preparing the quarterly GPCM Base Case outlook with monthly forecasts of price, basis, and natural gas flows out to 2050 for North America.
Dr. Ning Lin
Executive Director for Global Gas & LNG, RBAC Inc
Dr. Ning Lin is the Executive Director for Global Gas and LNG at RBAC Inc. Before joining RBAC, Dr. Lin managed global market analysis capabilities for Shell Trading, KOCH Industries and Tenaska. Her experience in both the chemical and energy industries ranges from natural gas and power, to petrochemical derivatives, intermediate chemicals and polymer, fiber, and engineering plastics.
She has utilized this knowledge and experience to work alongside Dr. Brooks to constantly improve the G2M2 Market Simulator.
About RBAC
RBAC is a market leader in global and regional gas and LNG market simulation systems, equips industry analysts with the best tools available optimize their investment strategies, M&A decisions, risk analysis, and policy development. Our expertise helps companies identify opportunities and define risks during the energy transition using reality-based fundamentals.
