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4 th November 14 NATURAL GAS REPORT KEY FINDINGS Embargoed – MANAGING DIRECTOR BLACK & VEATCH MANAGEMENT CONSULTING GREG HOPPER

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The Black & Veatch analysis of results from a summer 2012 survey of energy industry insiders on North American natural gas production, prices and consumption.

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Page 1: Black & Veatch Natural Gas Report 2012

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MANAGING DIRECTORBLACK & VEATCH MANAGEMENT CONSULTINGGREG HOPPER

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ABOUT THE REPORTABOUT THE REPORT

• Black & Veatch conducted its inaugural natural gas industry survey from July 22 – August 6, 2012

• Survey responses are from 311 qualified industry• Survey responses are from 311 qualified industry participants, representing a cross section of the industry

• Statistical significance testing was conducted and represented results have a 95 percent confidence level

• Black & Veatch thought leaders provided insights and analysis of survey data

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OPTIMISM PREVAILS ACROSS INDUSTRYOPTIMISM PREVAILS ACROSS INDUSTRY

OUTLOOK ON INDUSTRY GROWTH IN NORTHOUTLOOK ON INDUSTRY GROWTH IN NORTH AMERICA BETWEEN NOW AND 2020

92% of respondents answered “optimistic” or “very optimistic” when asked 

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OPTIMISM FUELED BY CONFIDENCE INOPTIMISM FUELED BY CONFIDENCE IN SUPPLY AND FUTURE DEMAND GROWTH

PERSPECTIVE ON INDUSTRY

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Respondents were asked to indicate how strongly they agree or disagree with the listed statements on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 indicates “Strongly Disagree” and 5 indicates “Strongly Agree.” The above chart shows the mean score of all responses.

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DRIVERS FOR GROWTH:DRIVERS FOR GROWTH: EMERGING MARKETS

OUTLOOK ON CONSUMPTION INCREASES IN EMERGING MARKETS BY 2020

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Respondents were asked which of the listed markets they expect material gas consumption increases in by 2020. This chart provides the top four emerging markets based on survey results.

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GAS PRICES WILL RISE

13 January 2012PowerPoint Sample

GAS PRICES WILL RISE

FORECASTED NATURAL GAS PRICES IN 2020 TOP 5 DRIVERS OF NATURAL GAS PRICE INCREASES

Increasing use of natural gas for power generation

Increased overall demandIncreased overall demand

More stringent environmental regulations on producers

LNG Exports

INCREASED E&P COSTS

Respondents were asked where they expected  natural b $ $ /

Respondents were asked to identify the top three drivers for significant, long‐term increases in North American natural gas prices.

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gas prices to be in 2020. $4.50 ‐ $5.99/MMBtu was selected by a 3‐to‐1 margin

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LNG EXPORTS: WILL WE OR WON’T WE?

13 January 2012PowerPoint Sample

LNG EXPORTS: WILL WE OR WON T WE?

VIEW ON U.S. EXPORTING INTO INTERNATIONAL LNG MARKET

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will or with moderate regulation. However there are significant differences in opinion from within the value chain.

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MOST IMPORTANT LONG‐TERM ISSUES

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MOST IMPORTANT LONG TERM ISSUES

TOP 5 LONG‐TERM ISSUES 

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Survey participants were asked to rate the importance of a variety of items and issues on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 indicates “Very Unimportant” and 5 indicates “Very Important.” The chart above shows the top five long‐term issues based on the average responses of all respondents.

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FUEL PROCUREMENT

13 January 2012PowerPoint Sample

FUEL PROCUREMENTCONTRACT TERMS FOR NATURAL GAS PURCHASES AVERAGE TERM FOR TRANSPORTATION CONTRACTS

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Value chain respondents were asked what the average term is for firm transportation contracts. Among respondents aware of 

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VE their organization’s contract terms, 61% indicated contract 

terms were for three years or more

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Local Distribution Companies (LDCs) and consumer respondents were asked what percentage of their organization’s natural gas purchases or sales are contracted for the listed terms. 

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RATES & REGULATORY:

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RATES & REGULATORY:IMPACT OF UNCERTAINTY

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Respondents were asked to rate the extent regulatory uncertainty (at both the federal and state levels) has an impact on each of the listed issues on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 indicates “Very little impact” and 5 “Significant Impact.” The chart provides the average responses of all survey participants.

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Significant Impact.  The chart provides the average responses of all survey participants. 

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RATES & REGULATORY: BALANCING

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RATES & REGULATORY: BALANCING INVESTOR AND CONSUMER INTERESTS

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Respondents were asked to what extent the regulatory compact fairly balanced the interests of utility/pipeline shareholders and their customers. Organizations serving the Northeast, Midwest or serving  populations over 1 million largely view regulations favoring consumers.