Energy Insiders Share Market Challenges and Trends at Recent GDF SUEZ Energy Resources Event

July 27, 2015

Commercial and industrial customers can now get an inside view on the market challenges and trends addressed at a recent ERCOT seminar hosted by GDF SUEZ Energy Resources. Titled “Power Play: Driving Energy Success,” the event featured a presentation by renowned oil and gas analyst Matt Smith and a special appearance by football star Andre Johnson.

Smith covered several economic issues impacting global growth and balance in the energy markets.  He provided an analysis of domestic oil production and global supply, the declining share of coal in the domestic generation mix, the significant role nuclear power is playing as a fuel source, and trends in natural gas pricing and production.  He also provided his insight into continued growth in the renewables sector, including utility-scale solar generation and wind generation in Texas.  A video of his presentation is available to view here with the password “powerplay”. 

J.D. Burrows, Vice President of Marketing for GDF SUEZ Energy Resources, said the retail electricity provider is pleased to bring consumers the latest market insights to support more informed procurement decisions.

“The dynamics of today’s global energy market require electricity buyers to have a much more robust understanding of the issues influencing capacity and pricing,” said Burrows.  “The content now available from this seminar includes valuable data on a number of trends and brings an in-depth perspective to several concerns dictating short-term and long-term energy management strategies.  Every commercial or industrial energy manager needs to watch this video” 

Smith is the Director of Commodity Research at ClipperData.  He specializes in extracting key themes from technical and fundamental analyses of the global energy market and provides oil and gas analysis and commentary to a wide range of national and international media outlets.