Executives leading the top U.S. natural gas production and midstream companies along with key elected officials, labor leaders, technical experts, supply chain businesses and service providers are set to headline the 13th annual SHALE INSIGHT® Conference at Erie’s Bayfront Convention Center. Taking place September 26th-28th, this year’s conference will build upon themes as in years’ past while exploring future opportunities that shale development provides the Appalachian region and the country as a whole.

“You’re going to hear bipartisan voices from government, industry, labor and more. Leaders from all these sectors come together to share their thoughts and talk about energy policy, technological developments, sustainability, and our energy future together,” said MSC’s Callahan about this year’s conference on WQLN, Erie’s NPR station.

As a leader in energy production and performance, Pennsylvania’s natural gas industry strives for excellence across the energy value chain. Experts and top operators will discuss these best practices, as well as the job creation and downstream business opportunities that are key to making our region more competitive for further investment.

Attendees will gain insight on the future role natural gas will in maintaining energy security and economic prosperity while catapulting the United States’ position to lead the world in energy production and environmental progress. Here’s the 3 key things you won’t want to miss:

  1. Industry Leaders and Energy Policymakers

Keynote speakers including Range Resources’ Chief Executive Officer Dennis Degner, and Rob Wingo, Executive Vice President of Corporate Ventures at EQT Corp. will touch on the longevity of this industry and how, by unlocking more natural gas, the United States can continue to meet the clean energy needs of our country, while helping key allies and developing nations reduce their carbon footprints.

One of the most prominent ways the U.S. can lead in this space is by enhancing our ability to export liquefied natural gas (LNG). Chesapeake Energy Chief Operating Officer Josh Viets will host a general session on this topic, “The Marcellus Shale: Primed to deliver Affordable, Reliable and Low Carbon Energy” and how the Appalachian Basin compares to other U.S. shale patches. Importantly, he will touch on what policymakers can and should focus on to ensure operators here can participate in this space.

Other keynote speakers include

  • Greg Floerke, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at MPLX
  • Navneet Behl, Chief Operating Officer at CNX Resources
  • Gary Hlavinka, Marcellus Business Unit President at Coterra Energy

  1. Best Practices Breakout Sessions

Timely breakout sessions focusing on Hydrogen and Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Hubs will also be offered for attendees. With panels featuring experts heavily involved in the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) hydrogen and CCS hub application process, attendees will receive updates and guidance from regulators focused on bringing hubs from concept to reality.

Additional breakout sessions include:

  • Hydrogen and CCS Keep on Rolling: What the Latest Developments Mean for the Natural Gas Industry
  • Recent Updates on Spill Reporting and Remediation Requirements
  • The Convergence of NG Certification, Emissions Quantification, and Leak Detection Protocols
  • Carbon Capture and Underground Storage: Injectivity and Containment Testing
  • Legal Jeopardy!
  • Well Plugging and the Federal Infrastructure and Jobs Act Funding
  • FERC Update
  • Legal and Technical Frameworks related to PFAS Contamination
  • Nitrogen: The Simple, Reliable, Affordable Solution to Eliminating Methane Emissions and Achieving Net Zero
  • The Development of a Hydrogen Hub

  1. Technology and University Research Showcases

As in years past, Shale Insight will host a Technology Showcase where over 80 exhibitors will present new innovations entering the natural gas industry that are making it more competitive, innovative, and help enhance best practices. Further, a University Research Showcase, sponsored by Olympus Energy, will highlight regional university and college students’ groundbreaking studies, projects and research surrounding the natural gas industry.

SHALE INSIGHT® 2023 is also offering Professional Development Hours (PDH) and Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits to those interested and will have certificates for proof of attendance available at the conclusion of each breakout session. This opportunity allows professionals to enhance their experience and increase return on investment on time spent learning about the industry’s future.

As best-in-class energy developers, Pennsylvania and the broader Appalachia region are poised to lead the nation for decades to come and SHALE INSIGHT® 2023. Join us to get an up-close look at what’s driving this role.