Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Energy Spectrum was founded in 1996 to manage private equity funds that make direct investments in
well-managed companies that acquire, develop and operate energy assets in both the midstream and
upstream sectors. Since inception, Energy Spectrum has raised more than $2.5 billion of equity capital
from corporate and public pension funds, college endowments, insurance companies, commercial banks
and family offices. Energy Spectrum is currently investing its sixth midstream fund (Energy Spectrum
Partners VI) and its third upstream fund (Energy Trust Partners III).
For more information, visit www.energyspectrumcapital.com/.
Silver Sponsors
Black & Veatch’s management consulting division delivers value to midstream gas clients through the application of first-hand industry expertise, leading-edge concepts and techniques, and exceptional program and project execution. Our proven capability delivers worldwide expertise; leveraging the knowledge and capabilities of the former Lukens Energy Group professionals in energy market analysis, risk analysis & mitigation, strategic planning, rate & regulatory support, asset valuation & optimization, and A&D support. If your business is buying, selling, transporting or storing natural gas, Black & Veatch’s knowledgeable staff, sophisticated analysis tools, and wealth of experience can help you maximize your profitability and minimize your risk.
For more information, visit www.bv.com.
King & Spalding’s strategically placed offices and experienced attorneys have made the firm a top energy
industry choice. King & Spalding is teamed with a variety of clients engaged in the midstream natural gas
industry, including LNG import terminal sponsors, gas gatherers, gas processors and gas storage projects.
The firm handles a full range of energy services, including development, permitting, real estate, financing,
M&A, A&D, commercial and construction contracting, government relations and dispute resolution.
For more information, visit www.kslaw.com/.
Locke Lord attorneys are involved in all aspects of the energy industry and the Firm is home to one of the leading midstream practices in the nation. The Firm regularly represents pipeline companies, midstream companies, major and independent oil and gas companies, power generation companies, refineries and petrochemical operations, oil and gas service companies and other energy-related companies, both domestically and internationally. Our lawyers have extensive experience in energy mergers and acquisitions, project development, litigation, finance, and regulatory matters in state and federal agencies, including before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
For more information, visit www.lockelord.com/BridgePage.aspx.
Bronze Sponsors
DELOITTE’S M&A practice provides, comprehensive and strategically focused tax, accounting and advisory services to both financial and corporate buyers. With a global network of over 4,000 M&A specialists, clients have access to experienced professionals in all forms of acquisitions, investment and financing structures, disposition alternatives, and post transaction and integration activities. Our multi-disciplinary approach teams top-flight M&A professionals, industry specialists and technical experts to provide fact-based answers and independent advice geared to helping clients minimize risk and maximize returns.
For more information, visit www.deloitte.com.
Luncheon Sponsors
For over 30 years, Pace Global has pioneered energy and carbon management solutions to companies in
all segments of the energy value chain. Our innovative services support the execution of business strategies,
complex energy transactions, asset development, and operations in over 40 countries on six continents.
Headquartered outside Washington, D.C. with offices worldwide, Pace Global advises clients ranging from
energy developers, financial institutions, and utilities to industrial, manufacturing, and diversified commercial
enterprises.
For more information, visit www.paceglobal.com.
Supporting Sponsors
CIBC World Markets is the wholesale and corporate banking arm of (CIBC) (TSX, NYSE: CM), a leading North American financial institution. CIBC World Markets provides a broad range of integrated credit and capital markets products, investment banking and merchant banking to markets in key financial centres around the world.
For more information, visit www.cibcwm.com/wm/.
Goldman Sachs is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of services worldwide to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and high-net-worth individuals. We seek to be the advisor of choice for our clients and a leading participant in global financial markets. Our strategy is to grow our three core businesses – Investment Banking, Trading and Principal Investments and Asset Management and Securities Services – in markets throughout the world
For more information, visit www2.goldmansachs.com/.