Schedule
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
11:30 am – 7:00 pm | Registration Open
Sponsored by IUOE Local 66
Note: Attendees may check-in and pick up their badge throughout the afternoon but will not be permitted beyond the registration area until the 5:00 pm Welcome Reception. Access before then is limited to exhibitors and authorized personnel.
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Welcome Reception
Lead Sponsor | Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
Supporting Sponsor | Americans for Prosperity – PA, Moody & Associates, Inc., WM Energy Services, and Wright & Company, Inc.
Kick off SHALE INSIGHT® 2025 in style at the Welcome Reception on the water’s edge. Sip on the bold High Roller signature drink, savor handcrafted bites, and try your luck at live casino tables. Prepare to be amazed by master illusionists and unforgettable sleight of hand. Don’t miss this high-energy evening of networking, entertainment, and sunset views you won’t forget.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2025
7:00 am – 6:00 pm |Registration Open
Sponsored by IUOE Local 66
7:00 am – 10:15 am | Breakfast
Sponsored by Equinor US
9:00 am – 10:15 am | General Sessions
Welcome to SHALE INSIGHT® 2025
Jim Welty
President, Marcellus Shale Coalition
Lisa McManus, Esq.
Vice President, Legal and General Counsel, PGE
Chair, Marcellus Shale Coalition
The Honorable Dave McCormick
US Senate
One Year Strong: Expand Energy’s Mission to Create Value for our Employees, Energy Consumers, Shareholders, and the Surrounding Community
Sponsored by Expand Energy
One year after the merger that created Expand Energy, the largest natural gas producer in the country, CEO Nick Dell’Osso discusses the ways the combined company has fulfilled its mission to deliver value to all stakeholders.
Introduction
Matt Sheppard
Director of Government Relations, Expand Energy
Keynote
Nick Dell’Osso
President and Chief Executive Officer, Expand Energy
Update from PHMSA
Sponsored by MPLX LP
PHMSA’s Acting Administrator, Ben Kochman, will participate in a fireside chat sponsored by MPLX LP. The discussion will address PHMSA’s new leadership, their priorities, and PHMSA’s role in President Trump’s directive on Unleashing American Energy.
Introduction
Greg Floerke
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, MPLX LP
Fireside Chat
Greg Floerke
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, MPLX LP
Ben Kochman
Acting Administrator, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
Jim Welty
President, Marcellus Shale Coalition
10:15 am – 11:00 am | Networking Break in Exhibit Area
Exhibit Area
Sponsored by Williams Companies, Inc
University Research Showcase
Sponsored by PennEnergy Resources
Refreshments
11:15 am – 12:30 pm | Breakout Sessions
Cutting Through the Noise: Unpacking Methane Emissions Data for Real-World Impact
Sponsored by Insight M
Methane measurement is evolving rapidly, but separating signal from noise remains a challenge for the energy industry. Join S&P Global and Insight M for an in-depth session that explores how anonymized data is being used to assess both absolute and relative methane emissions across U.S. basins. The discussion will highlight the progress made, the barriers still ahead, and what it takes to build a credible record of performance in emissions management.
Adding scientific rigor to the conversation, Dr. Elena Berman, CTO of Insight M, will cut through the clutter of recent research by distilling complex findings into clear, actionable insights. She will share perspectives on technology capabilities, measurement frequency, and detection sensitivity—helping attendees understand not just where the science stands today, but how it can be applied to drive real reductions.
This session is designed for energy leaders, sustainability professionals, and technical experts seeking clarity in an area full of complexity—and eager to translate data into impact.
1.0 Professional Development Hour/1.0 Continuing Legal Education Credit (PA)/1.25 Continuing Legal Education Credit (OH)
Expert Lecturers
Dr. Elena Berman
Chief Technology Officer, Insight M
Morgen McGuire
Director of Research, S&P Global
Moderators
Jordan Garner
Vice President, Account Management, Insight M
Brian Miller
Senior Vice President, Policy, Regulatory, and External Affairs, Insight M
Just Venting: Navigating the EPA’s Evolving Air Quality Standards for the Oil and Gas Industry
Sponsored by Babst Calland
In March of 2025, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin announced a sweeping deregulatory effort to advance President Trump’s Day One executive orders. Among the “31 actions” announced are regulations that affect the oil and natural gas industry, including the reconsideration of NSPS Part 60 Subparts OOOOb and OOOOc, the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rules, and many others. This panel will discuss the current status of the deregulatory efforts that affect the oil and gas industry, anticipated effects of these actions, operator strategies and perspectives, and ways for industry to participate in the process.
1.0 Professional Development Hour/1.0 Continuing Legal Education Credit (PA)/1.25 Continuing Legal Education Credit (OH)/1.5 Continuing Legal Education Credit (WV)
Expert Lecturers
Gina F. Buchman, Esq.
Shareholder, Babst Calland
Tom Muscenti, PE
Regional Director, Trinity Consultants
Gary E. Steinbauer, Esq.
Shareholder, Babst Calland
Domenic A. Tedesco, PE
Director – Air Quality and Sustainability, PennEnergy Resources
Producing Dollars from Produced Water: How we Get There and Why we Should
Sponsored by Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Recent studies have shown that produced water and drill cuttings from the development of unconventional shale in Appalachia has a significant source of valuable critical minerals, including lithium, putting Pennsylvania in a unique position to capitalize. This session will present how we capitalize on this opportunity to produce dollars from produced water, the opportunities, and the challenges.
1.0 Professional Development Hour/1.0 Continuing Legal Education Credit (PA)/1.25 Continuing Legal Education Credit (OH)/1.5 Continuing Legal Education Credit (WV)
Moderator
Justin Theodorakos
Senior Project Manager, Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Panel
Jason Lalli
President/Owner, 2GL Tech, LLC
Andrew Schwabenbauer, Esq.
Attorney, Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC
Christine Shepard-Desai, Esq.
Chief Legal Officer, Pin Oak Energy Partners LLC
Dr. Mengling Stuckman
Environmental Scientist and Geochemist, Research & Innovation Center, U.S. Department of Energy – National Energy Technology Laboratory
To Report or Not To Report: A Spill Rulemaking Update
Sponsored by Manko Gold Katcher & Fox, LLP
This session will review proposed changes to PADEP’s regulation concerning reporting of incidents causing or threatening pollution and how such changes could affect the current framework for reporting and responding to releases associated with oil and gas operations in Pennsylvania.
1.0 Professional Development Hour/1.0 Continuing Legal Education Credit (PA)/1.25 Continuing Legal Education Credit (OH)/1.5 Continuing Legal Education Credit (WV)
Expert Lecturers
Jessie Bobrzynski, PG
Senior Project Manager, Moody & Associates, Inc.
Todd Kantorczyk, Esq.
Partner, Manko Gold Katcher & Fox, LLP
Diana Silva, Esq.
Partner, Manko Gold Katcher & Fox, LLP
12:30 pm – 2:15 pm | Luncheon and General Sessions
Luncheon
Sponsored by Washington County Chamber of Commerce
Washington County: The Crossroads of Energy and Opportunity
Jeff M. Kotula
President, Washington County Chamber of Commerce
EQT: The Operator at Large — Innovation, Sustainability and Strategic Resilience in Action
Sponsored by EQT Corporation
As the leading natural gas producer in the United States, EQT has redefined what it means to be a modern upstream operator. In this session, Sarah Fenton, EVP of Upstream, will explore how EQT has emerged as the “operator at large”—the premier choice for partners, employees and all stakeholders. Through a focused lens on innovation, sustainability and strategic resilience, Sarah will highlight the transformative journey of EQT over the past several years. From technological advancements to emissions reductions and operational scale, this discussion will showcase how EQT is not only leading today but shaping the energy landscape of tomorrow.
Introduction
John Bane
Director of Government Affairs, EQT Corporation
Fireside Chat
Sarah Fenton
Executive Vice President Upstream, EQT Corporation
Jim Welty
President, Marcellus Shale Coalition
All Our Energy: A Global Commitment to America’s Energy Future
Sponsored by Repsol Oil and Gas, LLC Marcellus Business Unit
Join us for an exclusive fireside chat with Repsol’s Executive Managing Director for Global Exploration and Production, Francisco Gea, and Marcellus Shale Coalition President, Jim Welty, to discuss the strategic value for international companies to invest in American energy, the increasing role of innovation in an evolving energy landscape, and the global view of shale development in particular as a key enabler of reliable, affordable and sustainable energy supply.
Introduction
Walt Hufford
Vice President – Government Affairs and Regulatory Coordination, REPSOL
Fireside Chat
Francisco Gea Pascual del Riquelme
Executive Managing Director for Global Exploration and Production, REPSOL
Jim Welty
President, Marcellus Shale Coalition
2:15 pm – 3:00 pm | Networking Break in Exhibit Area
Exhibit Area
Sponsored by Williams Companies, Inc
University Research Showcase
Sponsored by PennEnergy Resources
Refreshments
3:15 pm – 4:30 pm | Breakout Sessions
Clearing the Air: An Update to Public-Private Air Quality Monitoring Commitments within the Appalachian Basin
Sponsored by CleanAir Engineering, Inc.
There has been a substantial effort by the industry to understand fenceline air quality at unconventional natural gas sites in the Appalachian Basin. A cornerstone of these efforts is the generation of transparent, high-quality data, along with direct public access to the data as it becomes available. This session will provide an update on the ongoing monitoring efforts, including an analysis of the monitoring results, and put the results in context to air quality developments in other U.S. shale plays.
1.0 Professional Development Hour/1.0 Continuing Legal Education Credit (PA)/1.25 Continuing Legal Education Credit (OH)
Moderator
Dr. Volker Schmid
Senior Vice President – Applied Technologies, CleanAir Engineering
Panel
Carrie Crumpton
Vice President of Environmental Strategy, CNX Resources
Dr. Doug Goetz
Air Quality Scientist, CleanAir Engineering
Mark Wayner
Environmental Compliance Manager, Range Resources
Crisis at the Crossroads: Legal and GR Strategies in the Face of Legislative and Regulatory Shifts in Pennsylvania
Sponsored by Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
A cross-functional panel of Buchanan attorneys and government relations professionals will host a forward-looking discussion on navigating high-stakes legal and policy obstacles in Pennsylvania’s evolving energy sector. Reviewing recent and emerging cases, panelists will walk through realistic, multi-phase developments—such as sudden permitting moratoriums, community opposition campaigns, ESG-driven investor demands, or litigation threats—and explore how companies can prepare and respond with aligned legal and public affairs strategies.
This session will provide insight into how leading energy companies approach proactive risk management, strategic messaging, and legal engagement when the ground shifts fast and public scrutiny intensifies.
1.0 Professional Development Hour/1.0 Continuing Legal Education Credit (PA)/1.25 Continuing Legal Education Credit (OH)/1.5 Continuing Legal Education Credit (WV)
Moderator
Matthew Peterson, Esq.
Associate General Counsel, REPSOL
Panel
Robert Burns, Jr., Esq.
Shareholder – Energy, Environmental and Natural Resources, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
Lisa Hughes Gabler
Senior Advisor – Government Relations, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
Victoria Bechtold Kush, Esq.
Shareholder – Litigation, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
Carrie A. Lewis DelRosso
Senior Advisor – Government Relations, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
Drilling Down on Pennsylvania’s Environmental Rights Amendment (ERA): What to Make of Recent ERA Decisions, and the Anatomy of ERA Claims
Sponsored by K&L Gates
This session will explore the latest cases and decisions interpreting Pennsylvania’s Environmental Rights Amendment (Article I, Section 27 of the Pennsylvania Constitution), and what they mean for the future of the shale gas industry in Pennsylvania. It will also explore the anatomy of ERA claims brought by thirty parties opposing shale development gas projects to help participants navigate these technical issues in litigation.
1.0 Professional Development Hour/1.0 Continuing Legal Education Credit (PA)/1.25 Continuing Legal Education Credit (OH)/1.5 Continuing Legal Education Credit (WV)
Moderator
George Stark
Strategic Consultant, K&L Gates
Panel
Dr. Samuel A. Flewelling
Principal, Gradient
Tad Macfarlan, Esq.
Partner, K&L Gates
Maureen O’Dea Brill, Esq.
Partner, K&L Gates
The Future of LNG
Sponsored by TRC
LNG export facilities have faced regulatory headwinds in prior administrations, but recent federal policy has provided clear direction and market opportunities. The Department of Energy (DOE) has resumed regular processing of applications for exports to non–free trade agreement (non FTA) countries under the Natural Gas Act. New export projects have been approved in Louisiana and Texas, and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has launched an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) to modernize LNG facility regulations—to fast-track infrastructure, expand capacity, and stimulate small-scale LNG markets. This session will focus on opportunities for Pennsylvania natural gas delivery to the LNG export market.
1.0 Professional Development Hour/1.0 Continuing Legal Education Credit (PA)/1.25 Continuing Legal Education Credit (OH)
Moderator
Denise Brinley
Vice President, TRC
Panel
Stephanie Catarino Wissman
Executive Director, API Pennsylvania
Diane Reilly
Director, Economics and Environmental Justice, TRC
Vance Shaw
Head of Finance and Capital Markets, Eddystone Energy, LLC
Dr. Keith Suderman
Senior Project Manager, TRC
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm | Networking Reception in Exhibit Area
Networking Reception
Lead Sponsor | Coterra Energy Inc.
Supporting Sponsor | Lindhome & Songster, P.C. and Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Exhibit Area
Sponsored by Williams Companies, Inc
University Research Showcase
Sponsored by PennEnergy Resources
6:00 pm | Open Night
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2025
7:00 am – 12:00 pm | Registration Open
Sponsored by IUOE Local 66
7:00 am – 10:00 am | Breakfast
Sponsored by International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 18
9:00 am – 10:00 am | General Sessions
Welcome Back to SHALE INSIGHT® 2025
Jim Welty
President, Marcellus Shale Coalition
University Research Showcase Student Recognition and Highlights
Sponsored by PennEnergy Resources
Ben Bates
President, PennEnergy Resources
Supply and Demand: The Grid Operator’s Perspective
Sponsored by ExxonMobil
Asim will provide data related to current status of supply and demand in the PJM footprint and will further discuss actions being taken by PJM and recommended guidance to states to meet this industry challenge.
Introduction
Jim Welty
President, Marcellus Shale Coalition
Keynote
Asim Z. Haque
Senior Vice President, Governmental and Member Services, PJM Interconnection
Fueling Reliability and Affordability: How Appalachian Gas Continues to Shape US Utilities
Sponsored by American Gas Association
As the U.S. energy landscape evolves, natural gas from the Appalachian Basin remains a cornerstone of reliability, affordability, and energy security for utilities nationwide. This session explores how the region continues to influence utility strategies, grid stability, and long-term planning. Karen and Jim will share insights into infrastructure investments, regulatory developments, and the critical partnerships needed to harness the full value of this domestic energy powerhouse.
Introduction
Daniel Lapato
Vice President, Planning, American Gas Association
Fireside Chat
Daniel Lapato
Vice President, Planning, American Gas Association
Jim Kerr
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Southern Company Gas
10:00 am – 10:45 am | Networking Break in Exhibit Area
Exhibit Area
Sponsored by Williams Companies, Inc
University Research Showcase
Sponsored by PennEnergy Resources
Refreshments
11:00 am – 12:15 pm | Breakout Sessions
A Comprehensive Approach to Data Center Development and the Pivotal Role of Natural Gas
Sponsored by Babst Calland
Development of new data centers hinges on access to reliable power. Natural gas, in abundant supply from the Marcellus and Utica shales, positions this region well for these new projects, along with site redevelopment opportunities, experienced construction companies, R&D capabilities, and an available workforce. The panel will address the most pressing issues related to data center development – including development financing, project siting, land use, zoning, and construction considerations – and provide pathways forward for successful projects.
1.0 Professional Development Hour/1.0 Continuing Legal Education Credit (PA)/1.25 Continuing Legal Education Credit (OH)/1.5 Continuing Legal Education Credit (WV)
Moderator
Kathryn Z. Klaber
Managing Partner, The Klaber Group
Panel
Moore Capito, Esq.
Shareholder, Babst Calland
Ben Clapp, Esq.
Shareholder, Babst Calland
Justine M. Kasznica, Esq.
Shareholder, Babst Calland
Blaine A. Lucas, Esq.
Shareholder, Babst Calland
David E. White, Esq.
Shareholder, Babst Calland
Developing a Proactive Regulatory Midstream Compliance Program: Lessons Learned on Due Diligence, Air, Geohazards, PHMSA, and Emergency Response
Sponsored by Geosyntec Consultants
The natural gas industry operates in a highly regulated environment where compliance with a myriad of regulations is crucial for safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible operations. This session aims to provide industry professionals with essential insights and practical strategies to enhance their regulatory compliance programs. We will also delve into the critical components of creating and maintaining a proactive regulatory compliance program. Key topics will include due diligence processes, air quality regulations and compliance programs, geohazard assessments, and compliance with the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) regulations. By examining these areas, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with regulatory compliance in the natural gas sector.
1.0 Professional Development Hour/1.0 Continuing Legal Education Credit (PA)/1.25 Continuing Legal Education Credit (OH)/1.5 Continuing Legal Education Credit (WV)
Moderator
Chuck Whisman, PE
Senior Principal, Geosyntec Consultants
Panel
Scott Cleveland
Senior Principal, Geosyntec Consultants
Dan Garcia, Esq.
Of Counsel, Steptoe & Johnson
Dr. Chulwoo Kim, PE
Senior Engineer, Geosyntec Consultants
Tree Raine
Principal, Geosyntec Consultants
Municipal Update: Recent Ordinance Activity, Working Together with Townships, and More
Sponsored by PSATS – Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors
This session will provide a summary of recent ordinance activity throughout the Marcellus Shale 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)/1.25 Continuing Legal Education Credit (OH)/1.5 Continuing Legal Education Credit (WV)
Moderator
Scott Coburn, Esq.
Education Director and Counsel, PSATS – Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors
Panel
Rob Boulware
Director, Stakeholder Relations, Seneca Resources
Harry Gillispie
Supervisor, Center Township, Greene County, PA
Matt Henderson
Owner, Henderson Consulting Services
Andrew Walz
Manager, North Strabane Township, Washington County, PA
Technology Showcase
Sponsored by Pittsburgh Regional Alliance
The SHALE INSIGHT® 2025 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
Patty Horvatich
Senior Vice President, Business Investment, Pittsburgh Regional Alliance
Presenting Companies
Espiku, Inc.
H Quest
Peak Values Consulting
PipeSense
Safety Radar
SLB
Click here to view the presenting companies and a brief description of their technologies.
12:15 pm – 1:25 pm | Luncheon and General Sessions
Luncheon
Sponsored by Seneca Resources/National Fuel Midstream Company
The Evolving State of Energy in New York
New York State’s energy landscape is being reshaped by aggressive climate mandates, restrictive regulatory policies and a rapid push toward electrification—often at the expense of reliability, affordability, energy diversity and consumer choice. This presentation examines these policy shifts against the backdrop of practical energy realities, and the need to protect reliability while advocating for balanced solutions to ensure continued access to affordable natural gas.
Donna L. DeCarolis
Senior Energy Policy Advisor, National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation
Closing Keynote: Office of the Secretary, United States Department of the Interior
Sponsored by Range Resources
Introduction
Jordan J. Cramer
Chief of Fire & Emergency Services, Interim Township Manager, South Strabane Township
Keynote
The Honorable Doug Burgum
United States Secretary of the Interior and National Energy Dominance Council Chairman
