NatGas Power Forum to Host Keynote Roundtable Discussion with Energy Industry Icons

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Renowned figures in the energy sector, including Rick Perry, Dan Brouillette, and Neil Chatterjee, will participate in a Keynote Roundtable Discussion at the inaugural NatGas Power Forum in San Antonio, Texas, from November 17 to 19, 2025. The discussion will focus on the opportunities and challenges facing natural gas and electric markets in relation to AI Data Center demand.

The three industry icons have extensive experience in energy policy development and regulation, with Rick Perry serving as the 14th U.S. Secretary of Energy from 2017 to 2019, Dan Brouillette as the 15th U.S. Secretary of Energy from 2019 to 2021, and Neil Chatterjee as Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) from 2017 to 2021. Tala Goudarzi, Partner at Torridon Group, will moderate the discussion, ensuring a lively conversation with the industry leaders.

The NatGas To Power Forum aims to examine the utilization of natural gas to fuel electricity generation for Data Centers, a concept that has gained prominence due to the significant demand for incremental power to support Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies. Data Centers have historically obtained power from the local utility, but the U.S. electrical grid cannot satisfy the forecasted demand, making new power generation infrastructure essential. Natural gas has emerged as a preferred fuel option due to its availability, reliability, and affordability.

Key Takeaways:

  • The inaugural NatGas Power Forum will host a Keynote Roundtable Discussion featuring Rick Perry, Dan Brouillette, and Neil Chatterjee, three prominent figures in the energy industry with extensive experience in energy policy development and regulation.
  • The discussion will focus on the opportunities and challenges facing natural gas and electric markets in relation to AI Data Center demand, with Goudarzi moderating the conversation.
  • Data Centers require significant increments of power to support AI technologies, and the existing U.S. electrical grid is incapable of meeting this demand, making new power generation infrastructure necessary.
  • Natural gas has emerged as a preferred fuel option due to its availability, reliability, and affordability, serving as a key component in the development of new power generation infrastructure.
  • The NatGas Power Forum will provide a platform for industry experts to share insights on relevant topics, including power requirements for Data Centers, the optimal electric generation fuel, commercial transaction structuring, and natural gas market analysis.

Statistics:

  • Data Centers require significant increments of power to support AI technologies, with the U.S. electrical grid expected to fall short of meeting this demand.
  • Natural gas has emerged as a preferred fuel option due to its availability, reliability, and affordability, with the industry expected to rely on natural gas to fuel electricity generation for Data Centers.
  • The NatGas Power Forum will feature a 2.5-day program, including presentations, panel discussions, and dedicated networking sessions, providing opportunities for stakeholders to meet and connect with industry counterparts.
  • The Forum will explore market opportunities, understand requirements, and configure solutions to meet the needs of the natural gas to power value chain.

Sources:

  • NatGas Power Forum,
  • Tala Goudarzi, Partner at Torridon Group
  • Rick Perry, Former U.S. Secretary of Energy
  • Dan Brouillette, Former U.S. Secretary of Energy
  • Neil Chatterjee, Former Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)