2022 Agenda
Monday | November 14
- 7:15 AM – 8:15 AM
Networking with the Industry: Registration and Continental Breakfast
- 8:15 AM – 8:30 AM
Welcome & Overview:
- Ms. Christy Coleman, Vice President, US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum
- 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Opening Keynote: Mexico Country Outlook for 2023: A Decisive Year for Investors in Mexico
The year 2023 is the last full year of the López Obrador administration. After January 2024, the country will enter into a major national election for president, the entire congress, and about one third of all governorships. Getting 2023 right will matter for businesses, investors, and anyone interested in Mexico. Given that the current Mexican government will be well into its fifth year, it is possible to forecast what we can expect based on a number of key drivers. For one, the major axes of the López Obrador administration are already evident. Second, his policy preferences and their consequences are within sight. Third, his legacy is already within view. In consequence, this discussion delves into the factors that will matter, the players to watch, and some of the predictions for 2023—all useful for companies and businesses to make their most important decisions on whether to go into Mexico, stay in Mexico, or get out of Mexico.
- Mr. Tony Payan, Director, U.S.-Mexico Center, Rice University's Baker Institute
- 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM
Presentation: USMCA consultations on Mexico's energy policies
José María Lujambio will share his expert insight on the concerns set forth by the U.S. and Canada governments about Mexico's policies that have negatively impacted the natural gas, electricity, and liquid fuels' markets. Join us next month in San Antonio, TX, to learn about USMCA procedural aspects, status of conversations, potential outcomes, and more...!
- Mr. José Maria Lujambio, Partner and Energy Practice Director, Cacheaux, Cavazos & Newton
- 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM
Networking Break
- 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Panel: What’s Next for Mexico’s Natural Gas Market?
The López Obrador government has slowed down the implementation of Mexico’s 2013-2014 energy reform, and consolidated the power of CFE and Pemex. Meanwhile, Mexico’s natural gas imports and infrastructure continue to grow. In this panel, two architects of the reform who now work as energy consultants explain what has changed under the current government, and what to expect going forward. How do Mexico’s energy policies impact prices for end users? How do U.S. natural gas prices affect gas flows in Mexico? What can the next government do to improve transparency and competition in the gas market? Panelists will address these questions and more about the United States’ largest natural gas export market.
- Moderator - Mr. Andrew Baker, Senior Editor, Natural Gas Intelligence
- Mr. Eduardo Prud’homme, Co Partner, GADEX - (Speaking Virtually)
- Ms. Rosanety Barrios, Independent Analyst on Energy Matters, Independent Analyst – (Speaking Virtually)
- 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Board Buses & Depart for Optional Afternoon Networking Activity (Freetail Brewing Company & River Walk Boat Tour)
- 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Freetail Brewing Company & River Walk Boat Tour
- 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Monday Evening Attendee Welcome Reception (Located in the Olivares & Riverwalk Patio - Riverwalk level)
Tuesday | November 15
- 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Networking with the Industry: Registration and Continental Breakfast
- 8:00 AM – 8:15 AM
Welcome & Overview:
- Ms. Christy Coleman, Vice President, US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum
- 8:15 AM – 8:45 AM
Opening Keynote: U.S. natural gas trade outlook in the November 2022 EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook
This presentation will focus on EIA's outlook for U.S. natural gas trade in the November 2022 Short Term Energy Outlook (STEO), to be released November 8, 2022, including pipeline trade with Canada and Mexico, and US LNG exports to the rest of the world.
- Mr. James Easton, Economist, U.S. Energy Information Administration
- 8:45 AM – 10:00 AM
Panel: Balancing the Market Across the Border – U.S.-Mexico Supply/Demand Dynamics
How is the U.S.-Mexico cross-border market responding to the global supply crunch? Is the pace of midstream infrastructure development sufficient to address demand? How is evolving Mexico policy stalling or fostering development of the market?
Leading industry experts offer an up to the minute assessment of U.S.-Mexico cross-border market conditions, with supporting data and contextual analysis. Highlights include supply projections (by basin), demand forecasts, price implications, midstream capabilities and effects, U.S. and Mexico policy and regulatory impacts, ESG, low-carbon transition, and global influences. This information provides an excellent foundation and factual reference point for the overall Forum agenda and ensuing discussions.- Mr. Brian McCann-Hermis, Asset Optimization and Trading, Texas Gulf Coast, ConocoPhillips
- Mr. James Fowler, Energy Market Development Manager, ICIS
- Mr. Christopher Lenton, Senior Editor, Mexico & Latin America, Natural Gas Intelligence
- Mr. Pedro Elio, Originator Mexico, BP Energía Mexico
- 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Networking Break
- 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Presentation: Mexico’s natural gas market new direction and the great loss of opportunity
-Mexico’s Gas market in the 90’s and early 2000’s and the market in 2018.
- Rationale and background of the infrastructure promoted from 2013-2018.
- Where things stand today on the infrastructure.
- Recent developments in the natural gas market in Mexico and its relationship to the US and International Gas Markets.- Mr. Guillermo Turrent, General Manager, Energy and Infrastructure Advisors
- 11:45 AM – 1:45 PM
Keynote Lunch: Accelerating Mexico and U.S. economic development by leveraging near-shoring opportunities for natural gas markets
This Presentation examines Mexico and U.S. natural gas markets from several perspectives, including:
•assessment of the current state of natural gas markets in Mexico
•examples of success stories of natural gas development
•projecting the future role of natural gas as an energy transition fuel- Ms. Ana Ludlow, VP Government Affairs & Sustainability, ENGIE
- 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Panel: Still Here: Mexico gas infrastructure opportunities are going strong
In spite of the political rhetoric, business is still getting done in Mexico. Here from the experts on how, where, and when new infrastructure projects will be coming online in the next few years as well as where more may be needed.
- Moderator - Mr. Geoff Street, Director Marketing, Tenaska Marketing Ventures
- Mr. Kurt Knight-Turcan, Gulf Coast Business Development, Enbridge
- Ms. Eva Ribera, Head of BD and Implementation, ENGIE México
- Mr. Jorge Vera, Director of Sales and Marketing, Santa Fe Gas LLC
- Ms. Maria Mejia, Director, Howard Energy Mexico, Howard Energy Partners
- 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Presentation: A Wing & A Prayer
Please join us in hearing Karen Peña speak about her adventures as a Professional Wing Rider and National Aerobatic Champion. Karen’s timely talk focuses on teaching her audiences how to motivate themselves in today’s world. Her motto is “Aspire to Inspire”. She believes that everyone can have the heart of a Champion and find inspiration at any point and time in their life. "ONLY" Woman Wing Rider & National Aerobatic Champion in the World! Aspire to Inspire! Nothing Moves you forward faster than the satisfaction of inspiring others to succeed!
- Ms. Karen Pena, SPEAKER - HUMORIST - PRESENTER, A WING & A PRAYER
- 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Cocktail Reception-Hosted by the Sponsors (Located in the Olivares & Riverwalk Patio - Riverwalk level)
Wednesday | November 16
- 7:15 AM – 8:15 AM
Networking with the Industry: Registration and Continental Breakfast
- 8:15 AM – 8:30 AM
Welcome & Overview:
- Ms. Christy Coleman, Vice President, US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum
- 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Panel: CFE and its Strategic Alliances:
- Dr. Miguel Reyes, CEO, CFE International/CFEnergía
- Mr. Juancho Eekhout, VP, Business Development - LNG & Net-Zero Solutions, Sempra LNG
- Mr. Leonardo Robles, Vice President Commercial & BD, TC Energy
- Mr. Christopher Guinta, Chief Financial Officer, New Fortress Energy
- 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Networking Break
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Panel: The new CFE Model in the Natural Gas Market:
- Dr. Miguel Reyes, CEO, CFE International/CFEnergía
- Mr. Radames Fernandez, Chief Commercial Officer, CFE International/CFEnergía
- Mr. Aniel Altamirano Ogarrio, Deputy CEO, CFE International/CFEnergía
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