The Energy Price Explosion

Oil, Natural Gas, Electricity & Coal
What to Expect in 2005 and Beyond
December 9-10, 2004 - Westin Grand Hotel - Washington, DC
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The past few weeks have seen an explosion in energy prices:
- - Oil prices above $50/barrel and potentially headed towards $60/barrel
- - The 12-month strip for natural gas prices heading towards $8.00/MMBtu
- - Spot market price for natural gas at record highs

These developments call for a thorough reassessment of where the U.S. and global energy markets are headed next and the risks and opportunities major dislocations in the energy markets present to your company.

This special program, geared towards energy industry specialists, large energy users and energy investors alike, will provide an in-depth, up to the minute assessment of where energy prices are likely to head this coming winter, next summer and longer term.

Specific issues include:

  • What is driving this year's explosion in energy prices?

  • Are these recent price run-up's short-term blips or do they represent a more fundamental, long-term shift?

  • Is $50/barrel oil here to stay? For how long? How high will oil prices climb?

  • How will natural gas prices be affected by soaring oil prices?· Is there sufficient natural gas in storage for this winter? Could shortages occur? Is a price spike likely to occur? How severe could it be?

  • What is the most likely scenario for next summer? Could natural gas prices rise above $10/MMBtu?

  • How will gas-fired generators be affected? Will generators be able to obtain sufficient natural gas to be able to run their plants this summer?

  • Can increased imports of LNG alleviate the U.S. supply crisis? How quickly can imports be expanded? What are the major risks and uncertainties associated with LNG?

  • Is there a fundamental shift occurring in the U.S. coal market? How will higher natural gas prices affect coal?

  • Why have electricity prices been relatively flat in 2004? Is 2005 likely to be different?

THIS SPECIAL 2-DAY PROGRAM WILL TACKLE EACH OF THESE CRITICAL ISSUES AND MORE, HEAD-ON!
There Is No Better Opportunity Available For Your Company To Gain A Thorough Understanding Of What Is Really Driving The Energy Markets And How Energy Pricing Is Likely To Change - Both Short-Term And Long-Term.

Program Presenter - Andy Weissman
Andy is Publisher of EnergyBusinessWatch.com, an in-depth weekly report on the natural gas market. In recent years, few experts have been as quick as Andy to spot fundamental shifts in the U.S. and global energy markets or as accurate in predicting major price spikes before they occurred.

Program Overview - Day One, December 9

Part I - The Explosion in Global Oil Markets -
-- Short-Term Terror Premium or Higher Prices Here to Stay?
-- How High are Prices Likely to Soar?
-- When Will Oil Prices Peak?

Part II - The Natural Gas Crisis Erupts -
A - Major Structural Changes in U.S. and Canadian Markets
B - Past 12 months - Lessons Learned
C - Detailed Prices & Supply Forecast for Winter '04/'05 and Summer of 2005
D - Longer Term Forecast
E - Future Role of LNG in the U.S. and Global Markets - Myths & Realities

Program Overview - Day Two, December 10

Part III - Major Shifts Occurring in U.S. Coal Market
-- Shift Back to Eastern Coal

Part IV - Sweeping Implications for Electricity Pricing, Electricity Utilities & IPP's and Value of Generation Assets

Part V - Consequences for U.S. Industry /Actions U.S. Companies Should Take to Better Protect Interests

Part VI - Opportunities & Risks for Investors
-- The Opportunity of a Lifetime
and/or Hard Times Ahead?

Part VII - Conference Wrap-Up

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