These upstream implications for the industry—from greenfield megaproject promotion to the role of gas in future company strategies—stems from individual company adoption of the trends identified in the morning session. The Era of Abundance in which the industry finds itself means that capex budgets have been slashed, and even with the increased spending expected in 2017, natural gas projects, and LNG in particular, still face acute challenges in demonstrating value, especially against short-cycle oil projects. The afternoon session will explore how companies are positioning themselves to survive through the extended surplus expected in LNG markets and thrive over the medium and long term.