20 - 21 Juune 2012
Dalton J. Woods Auditorium
Energy, Coast & Environment Bldg
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Gulf States Energy Retreat 2012: |
Wednesday Afternoon, 20 June 2012 |
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11:00 - 12:00 |
REGISTRATION |
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12:00 - 12:10 |
Welcome |
Dr. David E. Dismukes, Associate Executive Director and Professor, LSU Center for Energy Students |
12:10 - 1:30 |
Session #1: Major Issues Facing The Energy Industry Major issues facing the industry, including federal and state legislative/regulatory developments and conflicts, the allocation of limited resources, etc
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Moderator: Bob Livingston, former Congressman and head of the Livingston Group Speakers: |
1:30 - 1:40 |
BREAK |
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1:40 - 3:00 |
Session #2: Geological/Geophysical, Technological and Operational Advances A roundtable discussion on advances and emerging technology in fracking and horizontal drilling technology |
Moderator: John J. Jaskot, Partner and Chair of Jones Walker's Government Relations Practice Group Speakers: |
3:00 - 3:10 |
BREAK |
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3:10 - 4:30 |
Session #3: Regulatory Roundtable An overview of recent developments at the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources and the Louisiana Public Service Commission
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Moderator: Marjorie McKeithen, Co-Chair of Jones Walker's Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Industry Team, and former Secretary for the Louisiana Mineral Board and Assistant Secretary to the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, Office of Mineral Resources. Speakers: |
4:30 - 4:55 |
Update from Capitol Hill United States Senator David Vitter will provide an update from Capitol Hill on major energy issues and policies
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The Honorable David Vitter, United States Senate (via live videoconference) |
4:55 - 5:00 |
CLOSING REMARKS |
Dr. David E. Dismukes, Associate Executive Director and Professor, LSU Center for Energy Students |
5:00 - 6:00 |
RECEPTION |
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Thursday Morning, 21 June 2012 |
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7:30 - 8:30 |
REGISTRATION |
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8:30 - 10:00 |
Session #4: Water and Environmental Issues Roundtable Roundtable discussion on issues related to water acquisition, resource allocation, and new research on the impact of fracking operations
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Moderator: Nicole Duarte, Partner in Jones Walker's Business & Commercial Litigation Practice Group Speakers: |
10:00 - 10:20 |
BREAK |
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10:20 - 11:50 |
Session #5: Company Leadership Session Energy company perspective on the future of the industry: changes, challenges and opportunities
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Moderator: Cortlan H. Maddux, Partner in Jones Walker's Business & Commercial Litigation Practice Group Speakers: |
11:50 - 12:00 |
CLOSING REMARKS |
Dr. David E. Dismukes, Associate Executive Director and Professor, LSU Center for Energy Students |
12:00 |
ADJOURN |