The 34th Annual LDC Gas Forum Mid-Continent takes place September 12-14, in Chicago, IL

Sep 2, 2022 | Books, Business

Natural gas market decision-makers, focused on the U.S. mid-continent region, meet to gain insight, analyze, and structure arrangements to buy, sell and transport natural gas, as a key element of energy transition.

HOUSTON – Aug. 30, 2022 – PRLog — Several hundred energy industry professionals convene in September to gain insight and conduct analysis of up to the minute issues facing the mid-continent natural gas market region. The 34th Annual LDC Gas Forum Mid-Continent takes place September 12-14 in Chicago, IL. This is the industry’s premier gathering for natural gas industry professionals, which is much more than simply a conference with participants routinely negotiating transactions during the event. The Program for this year’s event is packed with all the critical issues that are converging on natural gas markets. Dominant topics include “Energy Transition (to lower carbon energy sources)”, “Global Energy Geopolitics and Energy Security”, “Global LNG Demand and U.S. Exports”, and “Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG)”. Significant portions of the agenda are devoted to recent innovations to offer the market lower carbon content energy alternatives, including Responsibly Sourced Gas (RSG), independent certification and digital of tracking of GHG content, Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), Hydrogen (H2), Carbon Capture (CC), virtual pipelines, etc. Beyond these overarching themes, the Mid-Continent U.S. region brings its own unique issues. Dense population, post-Pandemic recovery, and accelerating LNG exports are all strong demand signals. Satisfying that demand, particularly in the winter, continues to be a challenge. Ample supply is available nearby in the Marcellus/Utica shale. However, connecting that supply to mid-continent markets is increasingly difficult as resistance to new midstream infrastructure has become extreme. While there is growing sentiment for an all-renewable energy environment, there are clear signs that mandates to achieve this goal are simply unachievable by the deadlines without significant continued contribution of natural gas to the energy mix. In the meantime, natural gas markets are responding quickly with a raft of creative solutions that offer lower carbon energy that is reliable, readily available, economic, and clean. The convergence of these market conditions translates into potential for volatility and the need for informed decisions on structuring commercial arrangements into the future. The content/discussion program of the LDC Gas Forum Mid-Continent consists of 2 ½ days of keynote presentations, and moderated panels. Keynote addresses include: Mark Aufmuth, Managing Director, Low Carbon & Cross Commodity Origination, bp; Christa Markgraff, Vice President Gas Operations, Southern Company Gas; David Doyle, Head of Economics, Macquarie Energy; Tony Straquadine, Executive Director, The INGAA Foundation; Joseph Bastardi, Chief Meteorologist, WeatherBELL Analytics; Stuart Saulters, Vice President of Government Relations, American Public Gas Association (APGA) and Jen Kraxner, Vice President, Market Strategy, SecZetta. The Program also includes five moderated Panel discussions addressing a variety of timely topics, with well-qualified industry experts, including representatives from: ConocoPhillips, Natural Gas Intelligence, S&P Global, East Daley Analytics, Spire, Williams Companies, Project Canary, Tallgrass Energy, Sapphire Gas Solutions, Enbridge Gas Inc.,Project Canary, Shell Energy, Natural Gas Supply Association, Mansfield Power & Gas, LLC, CF Industries, and Nicor. This Forum focuses on the Mid-continent U.S. market, while five other Forums throughout the year address other key regions and market segments across the continent. Even in today’s digital age, natural gas market participants appreciate an event that facilitates face-to-face interaction. The LDC Gas Forum is uniquely structured to meet this requirement and has been the venue of choice, for thousands of participants, for decades. Registration is still available at http://www.ldcgasforums.com/mc.

Hong Kong – Public forum on proposed guidelines for Rural Representative Election today

Jul 21, 2022 | International

Public forum on proposed guidelines for Rural Representative Election today

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The following is issued on behalf of the Electoral Affairs Commission:

 

     The Electoral Affairs Commission (EAC) will hold a public forum today (July 21) on the Proposed Guidelines on Election-related Activities in respect of the Rural Representative Election. Members of the public are invited to express their views.

 

     The forum will be held from 7pm to 8pm at Lung Hang Estate Community Centre, Sha Tin. Details of the forum can be found on the EAC’s website (www.eac.hk/en/rural/rr_public_forum.htm).

 

     The proposed guidelines were released on July 11 for public consultation until August 9.

 

     Written representations can be sent to the EAC’s Secretariat by post to 10/F, Harbour Centre, 25 Harbour Road, Wan Chai; by fax to 2511 1682; or by email to eacenq@eac.hk before the deadline. Late submissions will not be considered.

 

     The proposed guidelines can be downloaded from the EAC’s website (www.eac.hk). They are also available at the Registration and Electoral Office and the Home Affairs Enquiry Centres of District Offices.

 

     For enquiries, please call 2891 1001.

The LDC Gas Forum Northeast occurs June 13-15, 2022 at the Westin Copley Place

May 18, 2022 | Books, Business

Northeast U.S. natural gas market decision-makers meet to gain insight, analyze, and structure arrangements to buy, sell and transport natural gas as a key element of energy transition.

HOUSTON – May 16, 2022 – PRLog — Several hundred energy industry professionals convene in June to gain insight and engage in analysis of up to the minute issues facing the Northeast regional natural gas market. The 27th Annual LDC Gas Forum Northeast takes place June 13 – 15 in Boston, MA. This is the premier gathering for natural gas industry professionals, which is much more than simply a conference with participants routinely negotiating transactions during the event.

This year’s event is scrambling to address a variety of critical issues that are converging on natural gas markets. Dominant topics include “Global Energy Geopolitics and Energy Security”, “Global LNG Demand and U.S. Exports”, “Energy Transition (to lower carbon energy sources)”, and “Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG)”. Significant portions of the agenda will be devoted to how market participants are rushing to design and implement innovative methods to offer lower carbon content energy alternatives, including Responsibly Sourced Gas (RSG), Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), Hydrogen (H2), Carbon Capture (CC), virtual pipelines, independent certification and digital of tracking of GHG content, etc.

Beyond these overarching themes, the Northeast U.S. region brings its own specific issues as it continues to be a natural gas market in transition. Dense population and post-Pandemic recovery brings strong demand. Satisfying that demand, particularly in the winter, continues to be a challenge. Ample supply is available nearby in the Marcellus/Utica shale. However, connecting that supply to northeast markets is increasingly difficult as resistance to new midstream infrastructure, has become extreme. While there is growing sentiment for an all-renewable energy environment, there are clear signs that mandates to achieve this goal are simply unachievable without significant continued contribution of natural gas to the energy mix. In the meantime, natural gas markets are responding quickly with a raft of creative solutions that offer lower carbon energy that is reliable, readily available, and economic.

These market conditions translate into potential for volatility and the need for informed decisions on structuring commercial arrangements into the future.

The content program of the LDC Gas Forum Northeast incorporates 2 ½ days of keynote presentations, and moderated panels. Keynote addresses include: Mark Aufmuth, Managing Director, Low Carbon & Cross Commodity Origination, bp; Kevin Little, SVP, Macquarie Energy; Toby Rice, President and Chief Executive Officer, EQT Corporation; David Braziel, President & CEO, RBN Energy; Speaker from the RNG Coalition.

The Program also includes nine moderated Panel discussions addressing a variety of timely topics, with well-qualified industry experts, including representatives from: FTI Consulting, ICIS, S&P Global, Cleveland Advisory, Argus Media, NatGasHub.com, Williams, Context Labs, Natural Gas Supply Association, INGAA, Southwestern Energy Company, Project Canary, Xpansiv, Quantum Fuel Systems, Chesapeake Utilities, Mobility-Utility Zero/low-carbon H2 Solutions, Cashman Preload Cryogenics, Enbridge Gas, Chart Industries, Enbridge, BHE GT&S, CB&I Storage Solutions, Gas South, New Energy Development, Ormat Technologies, Sapphire Gas Solutions, REV LNG, Vermont Gas, Procter & Gamble. Note – edits will be required as Agenda is finalized.

Even in today’s digital age, natural gas market participants appreciate an event that facilitates face-to-face interaction. The LDC Gas Forum is uniquely structured to meet this requirement and has been the venue of choice, for thousands of participants, for decades. Registration is still available at http://www.ldcgasforums.com/ne/

The LDC Gas Forums (4), Gulf Coast Energy Forum and US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum series consists of six annual events each focused on a key natural gas market region across North America. This is where buyers and sellers meet to do business. Much more than simply conferences, the Forums are a venue that delivers insights on critical issues affecting natural gas, LNG, RSG, RNG and emerging energy markets, but in addition provide participants opportunities to meet with industry counterparts to negotiate commercial business transactions. Timely panel discussions featuring key industry authorities focus on important questions facing buyers, sellers, transportation operators, service/product suppliers, and other market stakeholders in competitive energy markets. Topics addressed include: Energy Transition, ESG, Supply & Demand, Financial Outlook, Pipeline/Storage/LNG Infrastructure Projects, LNG Export Markets, Mexico Export Markets, Gas/Electric Coordination, Regulatory, Gas Buyer Insights, and Global Energy Geopolitics. Participants at the Forums include market leaders, decision makers and subject matter experts, representing all segments of the commercial value chain including utilities, industrial gas consumers, producers, pipelines, marketers, key service/product providers, as well as regulators and analysts. Several dedicated networking opportunities give you access to your clients, prospects, and peers to pursue opportunities in the market.

Global Forum to Highlight Youth Leadership in Peacebuilding During, Beyond Pandemic

Jul 31, 2021 | Business

 The first virtual Global Peace Youth Forum, organized by Global Peace Foundation (GPF), will be held in two segments for Asia and The Americas on July 31 to address the theme, “Strengthening Youth Inclusion and Leadership in Peacebuilding for Sustainable Development.” Global Peace Youth Forum will be held via On24 and Zoom and will be shown through live streaming at Facebook starting at 3 PM Philippine Time for Asia and at 10 AM Eastern Daylight Time for The Americas.

With the United Nations recognizing the importance of young people’s contributions to peacebuilding through the landmark Security Council Resolution 2250 on Youth, Peace, and Security adopted in December 2015, Global Peace Foundation has taken further initiatives to educate young people with its unique, values-based approach to peacebuilding. Global Peace Youth Forum, one of its signature events, will promote the inclusion of youth as leaders and practitioners in finding and innovating viable solutions to sustainable peacebuilding with current global efforts being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Intergenerational leaders and prominent personalities representing organizations and institutions dedicated to peacebuilding and youth development make up this year’s roster of Global Peace Youth Forum speakers. These include Global Coalition on Youth, Peace, and Security Co-chair Lakshitha Saji Prelis, Federal Government of Brazil’s National Youth Secretary Emilly Coelho, Transformation First Asia Founder Wouter Lincklaen Arriëns, Global Peace and Development Service Alliance President Dr. Markandey Rai, GPF International Senior Programs Specialist Gail Hambleton, US Youth, Peace, and Security Coalition Co-chair Mena Ayazi, GPF Indonesia General Manager Shintya Rahmi Utami, 2030 Youth Force Indonesia Co-chair Rizky Ashar Murdiono, Oleander Initiative Director Ray Matsumiya, GPF Philippines Program Director Leonard Faustino, Fighters for Peace Co-founder Assaad Chaftari, and GPF International President James Flynn.

Global Peace Youth Forum 2021 is a pre-convention program of this year’s Global Peace Convention (GPC), Global Peace Foundation’s biennial flagship convening. GPC 2021 will examine the theme “Moral and Innovative Leadership in Peacebuilding for Our Changing World” through a dynamic series of programs following the youth forum from August 6 to 15. Given the continuing limitations on international travel, GPC 2021 features an entirely virtual schedule, which opens the exciting opportunity for the robust participation of peacebuilding practitioners and civil society leaders from around the world.

This year’s Global Peace Youth Forum will also recognize the Top 6 entries of the #iPEACEBUILDER Video Challenge, a showcase of youth’s global leadership efforts to promote peacebuilding in their communities. The top entry will receive $500 gift card and other five entries will receive $50 gift card each in addition to being featured during the two-hour youth forums. By promoting the videos to a wider online community, GPF aims to increase the awareness on the importance of youth inclusion to peacebuilding and encourage collaboration and participation of like-minded individuals and organizations to strengthen similar youth initiatives.

GPYF 2021 is organized in partnership with Secretaria Nacional da Juventude – Brazil, Fighters for Peace, Initiatives of Change, Oleander Initiative, 2030 Youth Force Indonesia, Search for the Common Ground, Youth, Peace and Security Coalition, Transformation First Asia, Global Peace and Development Service Alliance, ABSCBN News Channel, The Manila Times, and Oxford Business Group.

Interested participants may sign up for this year’s virtual Global Peace Youth Forum through http://bit.ly/GPYF2021. To know more about Global Peace Foundation and Global Peace Youth, you may visit www.globalpeace.org and https://www.facebook.com/globalpeaceyouth. For inquiries, you can email the Global Peace Youth Forum 2021 Secretariat at gpy@globalpeace.org.

About Global Peace Foundation

Global Peace Foundation is an international non-sectarian, non-partisan, nonprofit organization, which promotes an innovative, values-based approach to peace building. GPF programs support social cohesion, empower families, build models of development, and promote moral and innovative leadership. In 2019, Global Peace Foundation received a special consultative status from the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). GPF has also been partnering with the UN’s Department of Public Information (DPI) since 2016, contributing to the development, implementation, and monitoring of agenda items agreed on by UN member nations.

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ZTE 5G SA Prime Forum Held Online

Jul 1, 2021 | Business

ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a major international provider of telecommunications, enterprise and consumer technology solutions for the mobile internet, and GSMA have jointly held the “5G SA Prime” online forum. Mr. Zhang Xin, the General Manager of 5G Network Development and Sharing Department of China Telecom, Mr. Margherita Fulvio, Head of Radio from Wind Tre, Mr. Mario Paier, Head of Network Strategy and Technology from Hutchison Drei Austria, Peter Jarich, Head of the GSMA Intelligence, Mr. Bai Gang, the VP of ZTE corporation, Madam Tang Xue, the Vice GM of RAN product line and Jason Tu, ZTE’s principle scientist of SDN/NFV solution have participated the forum and shared the 5G SA industry progress, success experience and the evolution of 5G.

As 5G SA has been widely deployed in China, SA network has shown its value in both enhancing user experience and enabling digital transformation of various industries.

Mr. Zhang Xin shared the success experience of RAN sharing by 5G SA&NSA, and pointed out a high-quality 5G network with an average 5G downlink throughput of 1G bps in big cities cannot do without continuous technical innovations. China Telecom and China Unicom’s 5G networks adopted dynamic DSS, iCell, leading energy saving solution and 3D coverage solution, etc., all of these played a key role in achieving ultimate experience and empowering the industries.

Mr. Mario Paier reviewed the development of Hutchison Drei Austria 5G network, and how it grows from the field trial to the industrial 4.0 area research based on SA network. ZTE’s wireless and core network equipment solutions play a key role in this journey.

Most of the carriers expect to increase their revenue through 5G enterprise markets,  and SA is what they’re looking for.

Mr. Peter Jarich mentioned in his speech?that SA is at the top of the priority list. 35% operators are actively investing or committed to it and they start to deploy SA networks. The industry have now arrived, not just in the 5G era, but very close to be in the SA 5G era.

In cooperation with global carriers to develop 5G, ZTE has come up with new ideas and solutions to enhance the value of SA.

Mr. Bai Gang brings about the idea of driving 5G SA forward with ZTE “3E” vision, extension of network capabilities, enhancement of network performance and efficiency of resource utilization, will help 5G evolution develop towards a more promising future for all of consumers, industries and operators.

Madam Tang Xue gave a detailed introduction to ZTE Radio Composer, which is the industry’s first intelligent orchestration radio network solution. Generally speaking, the Radio Composer can be compared with an intelligent urban traffic system, including multiple roadways such as the bus lane, the fast traffic lane and the truck lane. User orchestration features the function of guiding individual vehicles into their right lane, while the network orchestration adjusts the number of different lanes provided and the direction of the lanes in a certain time period according to the overall traffic situation.

In Jason Tu’s speech, he mentioned ZTE’s “All-in-One 5G Private Network” solution, which has diversified product forms, including “standard cloud-network dual cabinets”, “compact cloud-network cabinet”, and “single server i5GC”. The solution provides a new business model for operators to explore the ToB market through network as a service (NaaS).

Moving forward, ZTE will cooperate with operators to take the innovative 5G solutions into practice, and continue to explore 5G technologies to achieve a brilliant future!