Blank Rome LLP and Langan will present our Tenth Annual Energy Industry Update, themed “Innovating | Adapting | Advancing,” at Kimpton Hotel Monaco in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, November 14, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:10 p.m., with a reception to follow.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Speakers will discuss the critical issues and major obstacles facing energy businesses today, and consider legal ramifications as the industry continues evolve. Panels will include a discussion of the 2024 United States election results. In this panel, speakers from Blank Rome Government Relations LLC will discuss how the election outcomes and new administration will affect the energy industry and how best to navigate this new political landscape moving forward.
Our annual Energy Industry Update comes at a critical time for energy industry leaders to get together and share ideas as they advance and transform the global energy system into a new age. From climate change to renewable energy initiatives, the evolving geopolitical landscape continues to have a significant impact on our industry. This year’s panel discussions will address the pressing issues and opportunities that are shaping the foundation of the energy sector.
This year's program will feature a Keynote Presentation, “The Next U.S. Energy Crisis: Electric Power,” by Bob Martin, Managing Director, Christie 55 Solutions, and former Commissioner, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
PANEL DISCUSSIONS
The Business of Energy: Carbon Capture and the Energy Transition
This panel will cover the key topics shaping the future of energy, including carbon capture, carbon sequestration, lithium extraction, and critical mineral development as part of the broader energy transition. Attendees will gain valuable insights into these pivotal areas and learn about innovative approaches driving progress in the energy sector.
- Keith Letourneau, Partner, Blank Rome LLP (Moderator)
- Ryan Haddad, Partner, Blank Rome LLP
- Megan Skiba, Associate, Blank Rome LLP
- Frank D’Eufemia, Associate Principal/VP, Langan
Impacts Associated with FERC, National Environmental Policy Act, and Climate Change Considerations
This panel will discuss recent legal and regulatory developments affecting energy infrastructure projects, including litigation challenging the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) and Department of Energy decisions on the natural gas infrastructure project approvals process, environmental justice and climate change considerations, and local opposition to projects using state constitutional challenges.
- Susan Bickley, Partner, Blank Rome, LLP (Moderator)
- Brett Snyder, Partner, Blank Rome LLP
- Lamiya Rahman, Associate, Blank Rome LLP
- Stephen Zumbrun, Associate, Blank Rome LLP
- Sean Moronski, Senior Project Manager, Langan
The PFAS Pie: Legislation, Regulation, Litigation and Remediation
This panel will address the ever-changing landscape of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) regulation. Panelists will discuss the latest regulatory, legal, and technological developments and their impacts on litigation, site remediation, enforcement, transactions, and more. This interactive discussion will also get attendees up to speed on the latest strategies to minimize PFAS liability and mitigate PFAS risks.
- Kimberly Semon, Senior Project Manager, Langan (Moderator)
- Margaret Anne Hill, Partner, Blank Rome LLP
- Frank L. Tamulonis III, Partner, Blank Rome LLP
- Adam Hackenberg, Senior Project Manager, Langan
- Anna Willett, Senior Project Manager, Langan
Energy Deals: The Markets and Investors, and Evaluating Risks
This panel will focus on the dynamics of energy deals, including oil and gas transactions in upstream and midstream sectors, with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, and debt financing. Topics will include environmental risk allocation, due diligence, decommissioning, carbon capture, battery storage, and the disposal of renewable energy assets.
- Andrew Cross, Partner, Blank Rome LLP (Moderator)
- Ryan Purpura, Partner, Blank Rome LLP
- Matt Lea, Partner, Blank Rome LLP
- Rory Johnston, Managing Principal, Langan
2024 Election Update: Summary of Political and Legislative Results and the Implications for the Energy Industry
The panel will delve into the implications of the 2024 election results and how they could affect energy policies and legislative developments heading into the new year. Given the new administration to take office this coming January, and the ingrained partisan division that has been prevalent in Congress now more than ever, it is crucial for businesses to have knowledgeable counsel and advocates in Washington to effectually voice all concerns. Speakers from Blank Rome Government Relations LLC will offer insights tailored to this evolving political landscape, focusing on how shifts in government representatives and policies might influence the energy and chemical sectors. Expect concise, engaging discussions designed to deliver clear, actionable takeaways for industry stakeholders.
- C.J. Zane, Managing Principal, Blank Rome Government Relations LLC
- David Thompson, Principal, Blank Rome Government Relations LLC
- Genevieve Cowan, Principal, Blank Rome Government Relations LLC
CLE Credit
This event is anticipated to qualify for the following CLE credits:
- 4.5 substantive credits in CA, PA, TX, and VA (pending);
- 5.0 substantive credits in CT, NJ, and NY.
PE Credit
Self-reporting PE credits are available.
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