From Port to Power Grid: Energy Infrastructure, Demand, and the Path Forward
Blank Rome partners Keith B. Letourneau and Frank L. Tamulonis III and senior counsel Frederick M. Lowther will serve as speakers at the University of Houston (“UH”) Law Center’s 10th Annual North American Environment, Energy & Natural Resources Conference, being held in Houston, Texas, on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, from 12:15 to 5:30 p.m. with reception to follow.
Keith and fellow Blank Rome partners Margaret Anne Hill and Ryan T. Purpura are pleased to be on the planning committee for this event.
About the Conference
The energy industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace, with companies navigating a complex mix of rising demand, infrastructure constraints, technological change, and regulatory and investment considerations. As supply chains, ports, and logistics systems intersect more directly with energy development and grid reliability, leaders are increasingly focused on how energy moves—from point of entry to point of use. From the growing impact of data and AI on energy systems, to renewed attention on nuclear power, supply chains, and grid resilience, industry leaders are being asked to make decisions that balance near-term realities with long-term strategy.
The University of Houston and Blank Rome’s 2026 North American Environment, Energy & Natural Resources Conference brings together senior energy executives, in-house counsel, investors, and advisers for a candid, business-focused discussion of the issues shaping the energy landscape and how companies are responding in real time.
The 2026 program will build on prior years by continuing to connect legal, regulatory, commercial, and operational perspectives, with a focus on practical takeaways and informed dialogue. The goal is to create a setting that encourages meaningful conversation and provides insight into how industry leaders are thinking about the path ahead.
Keynote Sessions
- Fireside chat with Seth Cohen (Chief Counsel for Nuclear Policy, U.S. Department of Energy), moderated by Fred Lowther, Senior Counsel, Blank Rome LLP
- Keynote speech by Parker Harrison (Incoming Chief Legal Officer, Port Houston)
Other Sessions
- Welcome and Opening Remarks
- Keith Letourneau, Partner, Blank Rome LLP
- Gina S. Warren, A.L. O’Quinn Chair in Environmental Studies and co-director EENR
- New Opportunities in Energy Panel
- Frank Tamulonis, Partner, Blank Rome LLP
- Tim Frazier, VP, Government Programs, Aalo Atomics
- Tracy Hester, Professor of Law, University of Houston Law Center
- Hugh Nelson, Managing Director, Houlihan Lokey
- Discussions with Dean Leonard Baynes: Corporate General Counsel / Senior Executive Panel
CLE Credit
This CLE Program is expected to be accredited for 240 minutes of CLE instruction. The pending credit amounts and categories are as follows:
- CA – 4.00 General Participatory Credits
- CT – 4.00 General Credits (via reciprocity)
- IL – 4.00 General Credits
- NJ – 4.50 General Credits (via reciprocity)
- NY – 4.50 Professional Practice Credits – Transitional & Non-Transitional
- PA – 4.00 General Credits
- TX – 4.00 General Credits
- VA – 4.00 General Credits
Sponsors
Co-sponsored by Blank Rome LLP, the Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources Center of the University of Houston Law Center, and UH Energy.
Questions? Contact Jen Reda, Blank Rome Business Development Manager.
To learn more, please visit the conference webpage.
