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Summary
Gas utilities see potential for low-carbon hydrogen and renewable natural gas (RNG) to contribute to emission reductions goals. In recent years, US distribution system operators have launched dozens of hydrogen pilot projects. The companies are also embarking on a growing number of RNG endeavors, from investing in production facilities to marketing and transporting the fuel.
S&P Global will convene a panel of experts to explore the emerging role of hydrogen and RNG in gas utility sustainability strategies. Topics will include:
- RNG and hydrogen blending: Opportunities and obstacles
- Projects to date: How gas utilities are preparing to integrate low-carbon fuels
- Regulatory reception: Paths to cost recovery for fuel procurement and investments
- View from Wall Street: How investors are valuing low-carbon fuel endeavors
Moderator
S&P Global Commodity Insights
Tom DiChristopher
Senior Reporter
Tom began covering energy during the 2014 oil price downturn.
Speakers
Neil Navin
Chief Clean Fuels Officer
Neil Navin is chief clean fuels officer for Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas), a Sempra regulated California utility.
Justin Stankiewicz
Director of RNG Development
Justin Stankiewicz graduated in 2007 with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Bowling Green State University in Northwest Ohio.
Jay Rhame
Co-portfolio manager of Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF and CEO
Jay Rhame joined Reaves Asset Management in 2005 and was named Chief Executive Officer in January 2019.
S&P Global Market Intelligence
Lillian Federico
Research Director, Energy
Ms. Federico has been following the U.S. power and gas utility sector for more than 30 years, with an emphasis on state regulatory policy.
Peter Gardett
Executive Director, Climate and Cleantech
Peter is an executive director for S&P Global Commodity Insights and is part of a dedicated research team that provides integrated climate and cleantech advisory research to the financial sector.
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