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The countdown is on for the Infrastructure & Utilities Conference: A North American View. You may now Access the Full Agenda, which can be found below and is now available for download! The preview below includes descriptions on each panel and speaker line-up.
Virtual Agenda | Wednesday, November 9
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET
9:00 a.m. | Welcome and Opening Remarks
Andreas Kindahl, Global Head of Infrastructure Ratings, S&P Global Ratings
9:05 a.m. | CEO Perspectives on Energy Transition
The North America regulated utility industry is undergoing a historic transition to meet zero carbon emission goals. This includes the closing of coal-fired generation, increasing our reliance on renewable energy, and integrating a rising percentage of electric vehicles. We expect that the customer bill will rise, which could potentially pressure regulatory risk and credit quality. Our industry leaders will discuss how they are navigating through this historic opportunity.
Moderator: Gabe Grosberg, Sector Lead, North American Regulated Utilities, S&P Global Ratings
John Ketchum, CEO, NextEra
Nick Akins, CEO, American Electric Power Co.
Pedro Pizarro, CEO, Edison International
10:05 a.m. | Going for Gold: Achieving the Transformation of Infrastructure for the LA Olympics
In 2028, Los Angeles will host the Summer Olympic Games. Mayor Eric Garcetti’s plan to transform public transit in LA includes about 28 transportation projects before the Games start. Mega projects such as Inglewood Transit Connector and Automated People Mover at LAX airport are just two of the transit initiatives that aim to support the goal of a “car-free” Games. The panel will discuss what it will take to meet this aspiration in the context of the ongoing multi-billion-dollar expansion of LA’s subway, light rail and other transportation projects already under construction, including connectivity and community support. Social and environmental justice will be criteria for the estimated investment of about $43 billion sourced by both local and federal institutions.
Moderator: Trevor d’Olier-Lees, Sector Lead, P3, Project Finance and Renewables, S&P Global Ratings
Dale Bonner, Executive Chairman, Plenary Concessions - Americas
Duane Callender, Director - Credit Programs Office, Build America Bureau, U.S. Department of Transportation
Ernesto Chavez, Interim Senior Executive Officer - Roads & Highways, LA Metro
Allan Marks, Global Project, Energy & Infrastructure Partner, Milbank
11:05 a.m. | Navigating LNG’s High Cs: Capacity, Counterparties & Contracts
The development and growth of North American LNG capacity continues to evolve and has been put into sharper focus with recent global events. While countries focus on energy security above the energy evolution for the moment, what does it mean for new capacity, contract structure and customers? How will the midstream industry provide solutions for future LNG development as well as the transition to clean energy? Please join us for an in-depth discussion with our industry panelists.
Moderator: Mike Grande, Sector Lead, North American Midstream and Refining, S&P Global Ratings
Co-Moderator: Aneesh Prabhu, Sector Lead, North American Unregulated Power and Energy, S&P Global Ratings
Aaron Neus, SVP, Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer, Freeport LNG
Tom Earl, Chief Commercial Officer, Venture Global LNG
Octavio Simoes, President & CEO, Tellurian Inc.
Chad Zamarin, SVP, Corporate Strategy Development, The Williams Cos. Inc.
12:00 p.m. | Closing Remarks
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