Lisa France
Former Global Head of Corporate Affairs
EDL
Moving forwards with actionable reform
The Hon. Matthew Kean MP
Minister for Energy and Environment
NSW Government (subject to availability)
Ian Davies
Chief Executive Officer
Senex Energy
Vice Chair
APPEA
- Given the current political climate, what are the realistic opportunities to address supply and demand issues on the east coast?
- To what extent can regulatory changes designed to improve the market structure address concerns around price and availability of supply?
- What sort of reforms or policies would drive an increase in supply and more competition amongst suppliers?
Panel Moderator:
Lisa France
Former Global Head of Corporate Affairs
EDL
Panellists:
Kai Eberspaecher
Country Manager
Bengal Energy
Johanna Boothey
Commercial Director
ExxonMobil
James Baulderstone
Project Director Australia
GFG Alliance
Assessing the critical role of infrastructure in enabling an effective market
- Examining the state of gas infrastructure in Australia today and future opportunities
- Creating incentives for gas to move to where it is needed most
- Using infrastructure as a means to increase supply
Rob Wheals
Chief Executive Officer
APA Group
Frank Tudor
Chief Executive Officer
Jemena
- Embracing new opportunities for gas networks as the economy decarbonises
- Examining the role networks can play in enabling a hydrogen economy
- What the customer of tomorrow will look like – and planning for that today
Ben Wilson
Chief Executive Officer
Australian Gas Infrastructure Group
Lesley Dowling
Assistant Secretary
Department of Environment and Energy
- Does gas still have a place as a “transition fuel”, and if so, what does this mean for new build gas generation?
- What market signals or policy incentives need to exist for new gas generation to be built?
- How is domestic gas price uncertainty impacting gas’ role in energy generation?
Panel Moderator:
Matthew Warren
Columnist
Australian Financial Review
Panellists:
Oliver Nunn
Senior Economist
AEMC
David Leitch
Principal
ITK Services Australia
Andrew Garnett
Director
UQ Centre for Natural Gas
Ben Wilson
Chief Executive Officer
Australian Gas Infrastructure Group
If we don’t use it we lose it – a large users’ perspective
Jeanne Johns
Chief Executive Officer
Incitec Pivot
Gas plays a critical role in the Australian economy; as an important feedstock, as an energy source, as a creator of jobs and more. Today’s market dynamics are incredibly challenging for those towards the end of the value chain, particularly large users.
This panel discussion will explore some of the impacts the market is having on the broader economy and explore realistic solutions.
Panel Moderator:
Lisa France
Former Global Head of Corporate Affairs
EDL
Panellists:
Stephen Bell
Chief Executive Officer
Qenos
Nick Kamper
National Economist
The Australian Workers Union
Andrew Richards
Chief Executive Officer
Energy Users Association of Australia (EUAA)
Sarah Browne
Director – Communications
Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association (APPEA)
LNG imports – a new paradigm for East Coast gas markets?
- What are the hurdles that still need to be overcome before there are LNG import terminals on the East Coast?
- How many terminals could be built and where?
- Understanding the implications of being fully linked to international markets for the East Coast
Panel Moderator:
Lisa France
Former Global Head of Corporate Affairs
EDL
Panellists:
Kylie Hargreaves
Government and Stakeholder Relations
Australian Industrial Energy
Steve Davies
Chief Executive Officer
Australian Pipelines and Gas Association (APGA)