And that's bad because many market conditions suggest that natural gas prices are going much higher. If so, some power companies could actually be forced to turn off the lights! In the past, the month of May was traditionally a "shoulder season" for natural gas; low demand, low prices, low market volatility. So much for tradition. For a lot of reasons, natural gas prices might be in store for a wild and dangerous ride - soon.

All the elements are in place for a price explosion.

Look for a repeat of May, 2003, when local distribution companies bought large amounts of natural gas to replenish their depleted winter stocks. As a result, spot market prices leaped almost 19% -- with futures soaring even more. What makes things far worse now is that natural gas spot market prices are already higher than EVER for May. What's more, oil is threatening to break through $40/barrel. And the coal market is very tight. While there is hope that natural gas prices have peaked, many believe they're poised for another breakout - to as much as $8 - $10/MMBTU by summer. How would such a move affect the power industry?

Can your power company weather this
gathering storm?

In recent weeks, demand for electricity has been growing rapidly - by as much as 7.2% per week on a year-to-year basis. This could put huge additional pressures on the natural gas market through summertime. In the face of such a viable scenario, with natural gas prices soaring and precious supply diminishing, what must power companies do to withstand the challenges ahead?

Our PowerSessions will get to the heart of many vital issues, including:

What's the real impact of natural gas prices on the wholesale power markets?

Will natural gas supplies be adequate to meet power industry needs?

If a shortage occurs, how will natural gas be allocated?

Will some power companies actually run out of power this summer?

Will the next natural gas price surge leave power companies in the dark?

Register your whole team - $197.00 per phone line
No travel fees-No out of office time!

The information provided in this session will help you to:

• GAIN a clear understanding of the true risk if natural gas and electricity prices soar much higher than expected

• BENEFIT from specific price forecasts by industry experts

• LEARN precise steps you can take to help mitigate the risk

• DEVELOP proactive, far-sighted strategies and contingencies

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Which power company executives can benefit most from this urgent PowerSessions presentation?

•  Senior Executives

• Financial Managers

• Power Planners

• Legal and Regulatory Specialists

• Customer Relations Managers

• Plant Management

• Fuel Procurement Specialists

• Maintenance personnel

• Environmental Compliance

Only $197.00 per phone line

 
Read this and see why you MUST attend this PowerSession presentation:

The potential for a natural gas price spike - and the ways it can impact wholesale power markets - is undoubtedly the most important issue facing the power industry between now and the end of summer. If natural gas prices break through current resistance levels, it's possible that some power companies will NOT be able to keep the lights on.

As a result, your power company could be in for major trouble like this:

1. Companies will incur huge costs that they might not be able to recover

2. The potential for a PR nightmare and outcries from customers who are shocked by higher-than-ever electricity prices

3. Rolling black-outs due to inadequate fuel supplies

DON'T BE CAUGHT IN THE DARK. Attend this PowerSession presentation!

May is already here. What will it bring? Protect your company's interests and register for this PowerSession now.
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Pay just $197.00 - no matter how many attend the conference.

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