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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
11:30 am – 7:00 pm | Registration Open
Sponsored by IUOE Local 66
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm | SHALE INSIGHT® 2024 Welcome Reception
Welcome Reception
Lead Sponsor | Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
Supporting Sponsors | Antero Resources, Commonwealth Partners, Moody & Associates, Inc., Pittsburgh Regional Alliance, and WM Energy Services
Join us at the SHALE INSIGHT® 2024 Conference Welcome Reception for an unforgettable evening right on the water’s edge. Indulge in the Magic Mule signature drink and hors d’oeuvres as you encounter master-mind illusionists, one-of-a-kind self-portraits, and a Guinness World Record holding pumpkin carver. Don’t miss this unique networking opportunity to connect with colleagues and enjoy a world-class sunset.
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
7:30 am – 6:00 pm |Registration Open
Sponsored by IUOE Local 66
8:30 am – 10:15 am | Breakfast, Welcome and General Sessions
Breakfast
Sponsored by Williams Companies, Inc.
Welcome to SHALE INSIGHT® 2024
David Callahan
President, Marcellus Shale Coalition
Lisa McManus, Esq.
Vice President, Legal and General Counsel, PGE
Chair, Marcellus Shale Coalition
The Honorable Brenton Davis
Erie County Executive
First-of-its-Kind Public-Private Collaboration Proving Natural Gas Development is Safe, Essential, and Inherently Good for Pennsylvania
Sponsored by CNX Resources
CNX Chief Risk Officer Hayley Scott discusses the results of the company’s real-time data monitoring and disclosure collaboration with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Ms. Scott will provide an overview of the tens of thousands of data points collected to date, a look at what’s next for the public-private collaboration, and conclusions about the data collected and what they imply for continued natural gas development and future public policy decisions in the Commonwealth.
Introduction
David Callahan
President, Marcellus Shale Coalition
Keynote
Hayley F. Scott
Chief Risk Officer, CNX Resources
Midstream Evolution into the Full Value Chain
Sponsored by MPLX LP
Understanding Midstream’s contribution for integrated and regionally focused companies to realize vertical value chains.
Introduction
Christopher Rimkus, Esq.
Deputy General Counsel – Business Operations and Commercial, MPLX LP
Keynote
James Crews
Vice President of Northeast Business Development, MPLX LP
10:15 am – 11:00 am | Networking Break in Exhibit Area
University Research Showcase
Sponsored by Olympus Energy
Refreshments
Sponsored by Commonwealth Foundation
11:15 am – 12:30 pm | Breakout Sessions
Appalachia Energy and Manufacturing
Sponsored by Clean Energy Manufacturing in Appalachia
As Appalachia’s robust energy industry continues to evolve, the Clean Energy Manufacturing in Appalachia (CEMA) project works to assist manufacturers across the basin enter into or expand their opportunities within the growing energy supply chain from natural gas to renewables. The project also assists manufacturers reduce their overall energy costs and emissions profile through energy efficiency upgrades, including the deployment of smart technologies into their operations. Join us for an engaging discussion on how the regions manufacturers are helping to supply the world’s business and consumer needs in a growing energy economy.
1.0 Professional Development Hour/1.0 Continuing Legal Education Credit (PA)/Continuing Legal Education Credits Pending (OH)
Moderator
Matt Henderson
Industry Engagement, Shale Power
Panel
Ralph Hardt
President/Owner, Belleville International
Andy Travis
EH&S Manager, Northeast Natural Energy
Adam Walters
Senior Energy Advisor, Pennsylvania Community & Economic Development
Pamela Witmer
Vice President, Government Affairs, UGI Energy Services
Climate Change Litigation and Related Federal Regulations, Including EPA’s Methane Rule
Sponsored by Babst Calland
Panelists will describe and explain the status of litigation by cities and states against fossil fuel producers, including the two matters before the United States Supreme Court that will determine the direction of dozens if not hundreds of cases now pending in state courts. In addition, panelists will examine EPA’s Methane Rule and its various components, share updates and insights on the Methane Rule’s implementation and legal challenges, and discuss the relationship between EPA’s Methane Rule and EPA’s recent changes to the oil and gas greenhouse gas reporting requirements and proposed methane fee rule.
1.0 Professional Development Hour/1.0 Continuing Legal Education Credit (PA)/1.5 Continuing Legal Education Credit (WV)/Continuing Legal Education Credits Pending (OH)
Christina Manfredi McKinley, Esq.
Shareholder, Co-Chair, Litigation Section, Babst Calland
Gary Steinbauer, Esq.
Shareholder, Babst Calland
Municipal Update: Recent Ordinance Activity, Working with Townships, and More
Sponsored by Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS)
This session will provide a summary of recent ordinance activity throughout the Shale Play and include a discussion of best practices for managing relationships and projects between operators and township officials and staff.
1.0 Professional Development Hour/1.0 Continuing Legal Education Credit (PA)/1.5 Continuing Legal Education Credit (WV)/Continuing Legal Education Credits Pending (OH)
Moderator
Scott E. Coburn, Esq.
Education Director and Counsel, Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS)
Panel
Robert Max Junker, Esq.
Shareholder, Babst Calland
Jodi L. Noble
Township Manager, Chartiers Township, Washington County
Charles O. “Chuck” Stowe
Supervisor, Allegheny Township, Butler County
Vice Chair, Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS) Executive Board
Laural Ziemba
Director of Public Affairs, Range Resources
Pipelines: The Foundation of Sustainable Energy Diversification
Sponsored by TRC Companies
Natural gas, delivered from a safe and reliable network of pipelines, has driven the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions for the power generation sector and filled the gap for on-demand, 24-7 power generation that wind and solar can struggle to meet. Pipelines – for natural gas, hydrogen, ammonia, and carbon dioxide – will remain the foundation for sustainable energy diversification. This panel will explore how pipeline operators can differentiate their projects by focusing on the merits of reduced carbon intensity, enhanced safety, decreased social and environmental burdens, co-created community benefits, and effective stakeholder engagement and communication.
1.0 Professional Development Hour/1.0 Continuing Legal Education Credit (PA)/Continuing Legal Education Credits Pending (OH)
Moderator
Denise Brinley
Vice President Energy Transition Technologies, TRC Companies
Panel
Megan Neylon
Environmental Manager – Mountain Valley Pipeline, EQT Corporation
Diane Reilly
Director, Economics and Environmental Justice, TRC Companies
John Sutter
Managing Director, FTI Consulting
12:30 pm – 2:15 pm | Luncheon and General Sessions
Luncheon
Sponsored by Washington County Chamber of Commerce
Welcome Back
Jeff M. Kotula
President, Washington County Chamber of Commerce
Policy, Power, and Politics: Lessons for E&P on the Road Ahead
Sponsored by Coterra Energy Inc.
Public policy, power generation, and politics will continue to impact the E&P business, shaping our challenges for years to come. The E&P industry is central to most, if not all, of the significant domestic and international challenges facing our nation. In our advocacy, we must be cautious of adopting a reactionary posture, but instead, frame our arguments with data-driven, insightful analyses. Future challenges will be different depending upon the results of the November election, and we should be mindful of the dichotomy of challenges that either outcome will bring.
Introduction
David Callahan
President, Marcellus Shale Coalition
Keynote
Thomas E. Jorden
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Coterra Energy Inc.
Unlocking Utica Oil
Sponsored by Encino Energy
In 2018, Encino acquired 1 million acres of Utica Shale leasehold in Ohio, providing the company a rare combination: a massive resource base in a supportive regulatory environment, diversity of products and end markets. Since the acquisition, Encino’s rigorous approach to continuous improvement unlocked the potential of the Utica Oil Play, propelling Encino net oil production to more than 40,000 barrels per day – more than half of Ohio’s total. While Encino has already transformed its Utica assets to deliver well economics competitive with the best U.S. shale plays, significant untapped opportunity still exists.
Introduction
Jackie Stewart
Vice President External Affairs, Encino Energy
Keynote
Ray Walker
Chief Operating Officer, Encino Energy
Closing Remarks and Networking Reception Invitation
Joseph F. McGinn
Vice President, Public Affairs and Government Relations, Energy Transfer
2:15 pm – 3:00 pm | Networking Break in Exhibit Area
University Research Showcase
Sponsored by Olympus Energy
Refreshments
Sponsored by Commonwealth Foundation
3:15 pm – 4:30 pm | Breakout Sessions
Data and Technology Driven Developments for Intelligent Hydraulic Fracturing
Sponsored by Halliburton
The use of real time data analytics coupled with advancements in sensor and machine learning technology has resulted in significant improvements in providing configurability, reducing variability and maximizing efficiencies during hydraulic fracturing treatments. This session will explore several of these new technologies and provide real world and some Northeast specific examples of how they are being employed to help operators in the basin minimize risk and maximize their asset value.
1.0 Professional Development Hour/1.0 Continuing Legal Education Credit (PA)/Continuing Legal Education Credits Pending (OH)
Des Murphy
Business Development Technology Manager, Northeast Area, Halliburton
New Emissions and Methane Regulations: Working Through Operational Challenges
Sponsored by Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
In recent months, the oil and gas industry has faced new finalized regulations that require further reduction of methane emissions and additional compliance requirements. This session will discuss the industry’s operational challenges and potential impacts of these new regulations. A panel of operators and subject matter experts will offer their perspectives and will discuss how they are achieving compliance in this new regulatory landscape.
1.0 Professional Development Hour/1.0 Continuing Legal Education Credit (PA)/Continuing Legal Education Credits Pending (OH)
Moderator
David Morris
Project Manager, Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Panel
Allie Juarez
Environmental Engineer, MPLX LP
Daniel Schmucker
Manager, Air Quality Regulatory Compliance, PennEnergy Resources
Rob Shough
Director of Operations, MPLX LP
PFAS and Marcellus Shale: How Federal and State Regulation of Forever Chemicals Could Impact the Oil and Gas Industry
Sponsored by Manko Gold Katcher & Fox, LLP
This panel presentation will provide updates and insight from technical and legal perspectives on how the federal government and states have been regulating the lifecycle of PFAS, including the April 2024 federal listing of PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances under Superfund, and how these regulatory efforts may impact the exploration, development, production, and distribution of natural gas products in the region.
1.0 Professional Development Hour/1.0 Continuing Legal Education Credit (PA)/1.5 Continuing Legal Education Credit (WV)/Continuing Legal Education Credits Pending (OH)
Moderator
Todd Kantorczyk, Esq.
Partner, Manko Gold Katcher & Fox, LLP
Panel
David Blye, CEAC
Senior Principal Chemist, Environmental Standards, Inc.
Diana Silva, Esq.
Partner, Manko Gold Katcher & Fox, LLP
Technology Showcase
Sponsored by REPSOL
The SHALE INSIGHT® 2024 annual Technology Showcase provides a premiere opportunity for developers of emerging technologies to introduce new innovations to the natural gas industry and its service providers. Selected from a competitive field of entries by the MSC Research Collaborative, the Technology Showcase will highlight the latest technologies coming to the industry.
Keynote
Kristopher Perritt
Environmental Lead, REPSOL E&P Safety and Environment Excellence Center
Presenting Companies
Ambyint
DarkVision Technologies
Fluid Conservation Systems
Opgal Optronics
Sommer Energy Technologies & Advanced Cooling Technologies
Click here to view the presenting companies’ technologies.
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm | Networking Reception in Exhibit Area
Networking Reception
Lead Sponsor | Energy Transfer
Supporting Sponsor | Lindhome & Songster, P.C., Mid-Atlantic LECET
University Research Showcase
Sponsored by Olympus Energy
6:00 pm | Open Night
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
7:30 am – 12:30 pm | Registration Open
Sponsored by IUOE Local 66
8:30 am – 10:00 am | Breakfast and General Sessions
Breakfast
Sponsored by PennEnergy Resources
Welcome Back to SHALE INSIGHT® 2024
David Callahan
President, Marcellus Shale Coalition
University Research Showcase Student Recognition and Highlights
Sponsored by Olympus Energy
Tim Dugan
President and Chief Executive Officer, Olympus Energy
The Role and Importance of US LNG in the Global Energy Transition
Sponsored by Range Resources
This presentation will discuss the future prospects and challenges for the ongoing global energy transition, in which energy security enhancement and decarbonization should be pursued simultaneously. The presentation will highlight the role and importance of US LNG in facilitating the global energy transition from the perspective of Japan and Asia.
Introduction
Luke Bernstein
President and Chief Executive Officer, Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry
Keynote
Ken Koyama, PhD
Chief Economist and Senior Managing Director, Institute of Energy Economics, Japan (IEEJ)
Natural Gas: Fueling our Sustainable Energy Future
Sponsored by EQT Corporation
A conversation on the critical role of natural gas in shaping an affordable, reliable, and clean energy future.
Introduction
John Bane
Director of Government Affairs, EQT Corporation
Keynote
Toby Z. Rice
President and Chief Executive Officer, EQT Corporation
10:00 am – 10:45 am | Networking Break in Exhibit Area
University Research Showcase
Sponsored by Olympus Energy
Refreshments
Sponsored by Commonwealth Foundation
11:00 am – 12:15 pm | Breakout Sessions
MRV, EU Methane Regulations, and Preparing for a Global Regulatory Environment
Sponsored by Montrose Environmental
The new EU Methane regulation is set to require energy exporters to disclose their product’s methane intensity beginning in 2025 and compliance with a to-be-determined methane intensity limit by 2030. The Marcellus/Utica Shale is the highest producing gas play in the U.S., and natural gas is beginning to make its way to LNG export facilities. The EU Methane regulation regulates emissions outside the EU border by requiring exporters to institute robust Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) programs to meet import contractual methane intensity disclosure and limit requirements…regardless of the U.S. regulations in place. Our panel will discuss how this regulation may impact operators and best practices in the field and in data management that can be implemented to prepare for this global regulatory environment.
1.0 Professional Development Hour/1.0 Continuing Legal Education Credit (PA)/1.5 Continuing Legal Education Credit (WV)/Continuing Legal Education Credits Pending (OH)
Moderator
Elizabeth McGurk, MA
Managing Consultant, Sustainability and Climate Advisory, Montrose Environmental
Panel
Walt Hufford, PG
Director of North America Government and Regulatory Affairs, REPSOL
Todd Normane, Esq.
President, TLN Sustainable Solutions, LLC
Lara Owens, PhD
Director, Science and Technology, MiQ
Lauren Sion
Senior Consultant, Climate and Sustainability Advisory, Montrose Environmental
Natural Gas: Supporting and Growing the Residential, Commercial and Industrial Markets
Sponsored by American Gas Association
This session will explore the natural gas opportunities to expand residential, commercial, industrial markets. Hear how utilities and operators can work together at national, regional, and local levels to grow these markets; help local and state officials attract new and expand existing business; and protect critical energy resources for the communities we serve.
1.0 Professional Development Hour/1.0 Continuing Legal Education Credit (PA)/Continuing Legal Education Credits Pending (OH)
Moderator
Daniel Lapato
Director of State Affairs, American Gas Association
Panel
Jeff Angeletti
Director of Gas Operations, Enbridge Gas Ohio
Don Brominski
Director of Business Development, UGI Utilities, Inc.
Erik Solomon
Assistant General Manager, National Fuel Gas Company
New Opportunities for Critical Minerals from the Oil and Gas Industry
Sponsored by Babst Calland
As the United States continues to develop new and existing sources of energy to diversify supply in light of exponential demand growth, the need for domestically produced and processed critical minerals (e.g., lithium) is presenting new opportunities for American companies. Current and future potential Administrations recognize the need to support domestic industries with a range of policy and legislative initiatives that support and grow raw material sourcing and supply. This session will examine existing policies and the potential direction of future growth in the new energy era for existing industries.
1.0 Professional Development Hour/1.0 Continuing Legal Education Credit (PA)/1.5 Continuing Legal Education Credit (WV)/Continuing Legal Education Credits Pending (OH)
James Chen, Esq.
Shareholder, Babst Calland
Transparency in Action: Providing Public Access to Environmental Data at Unconventional Gas Sites
Sponsored by CleanAir Engineering, Inc.
In response to recent observational studies of unconventional natural gas development activities, the industry has taken a proactive approach to directly monitor air and water quality at unconventional natural gas sites and provide access to this data to the public. This session will cover the industry’s comprehensive, measurement-based efforts, summarize the ongoing air and water quality monitoring and chemical usage, and provide details on sharing these results with the public.
1.0 Professional Development Hour/1.0 Continuing Legal Education Credit (PA)/Continuing Legal Education Credits Pending (OH)
Moderator
Volker Schmid, PhD
Vice President – Applied Technologies, CleanAir Engineering, Inc.
Panel
Carrie Crumpton, QEP
Vice President – Environmental Strategy, CNX Resources
Doug Goetz, PhD
Air Quality Consultant, CleanAir Engineering, Inc.
Jim Locke
Director – Air Quality, CNX Resources
12:15 pm – 1:45 pm | Luncheon and General Sessions
Luncheon
Sponsored by Seneca Resources Company, LLC/National Fuel Midstream Company
Welcome Back
Todd Abbott
Chief Operating Officer, Seneca Resources Company, LLC
Pennsylvania Candidate for U.S. Senate
Video Keynote
The Honorable Robert P. Casey, Jr. (D-PA)
U.S. Senate
Reinventing the Modern E&P Company: Achieving Operational Flexibility, Sustainability, and Shareholder Returns
Sponsored by Chesapeake Energy Corporation
Natural gas remains a key fuel to address the societal needs of more affordable, reliable, and lower carbon energy. The long-term outlook for natural gas remains strong with clear demand growth from LNG exports and domestic electricity generation. As gas-on-gas competition expands globally and market volatility increases, producers will be required to disrupt traditional E&P business models and find ways to collaborate with all stakeholders to ensure consumer needs are met. The Chesapeake Energy and Southwestern Energy combination is positioning the two companies to do just that, forming a modern producer capable of enhanced operational flexibility, shareholder returns, and sustainability.
Introduction
Matt Sheppard
Director-Government Relations, Chesapeake Energy Corporation
Keynote
Josh Viets
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Chesapeake Energy Corporation
Pennsylvania Candidate for U.S. Senate
Introduction
David Callahan
President, Marcellus Shale Coalition
Keynote
Dave McCormick
Republican Nominee, U.S. Senate Candidate
