Paul Wilken
General Manager

Charlevoix Energy Trading Company, LLC
209 Bridge Street

Charlevoix, Michigan 49720
Phone: 231-237-8447
Fax: 231-547-1297

E-mail: pw@charlevoixenergy.com

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Biography:

In his 30+year career, Paul Wilken has held numerous positions in the energy business that give him a broad knowledge of both natural gas and electric operations. He assumed his current position of General Manager in June 2006 and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Charlevoix Energy Trading, LLC, a retail natural gas sales company operating in Michigan and Illinois with annual sales of more than 19 Billion cubic feet.

Synopsis:

Session D:  “The Natural Gas Market in Michigan, U.S. & World”

Please join Paul Wilken, General Manager, Charlevoix Energy Trading, as he leads a discussion on the key factors influencing natural gas prices and market volatility in Michigan, the United States and the world. The presentation will include a review of natural gas prices, supply, storage, and producer profits. It will also cover the role of liquefied natural gas (LNG), hedge funds/speculators, crude oil and geo-political issues in the global natural gas market place. The primary focus will be on how energy managers can use this level of information to better plan for the future and increase their effectiveness at predicting and controlling energy expenditures.