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2019 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
The Southern Energy Conference is going to be a packed event providing the information, connections, and credits you and your team need.
Tuesday SEPTEMBER 17
7:15 am
45 minutes
Registration and Breakfast
8:00 am
15 minutes
Conference Kick-Off
Welcome to the inaugural Southern Energy Conference!
Gloria Moncada
Manager, ExxonMobil & Chairman, LMOGA
Joel Robideaux
President, Lafayette Parish Government
8:15 am
30 minutes
Update on Louisiana Shale Plays
Nicole Baird
Development & Production Manager, Equinor
Bob Manthei
Regulatory Affairs Manager, XTO
8:45 am
45 minutes
Diversity in Energy
Louisiana's oil and natural gas industry needs a diverse workforce to ensure collective success. Hear from state and industry leaders on how we can work together to attract diverse individuals to help meet future workforce demands and ensure an innovative, sustainable industry in Louisiana.
Lori Davis
President and CEO, Rig-Chem LLC
Rep. Edmond Jordan
Representative, House District 29, Baton Rouge
Mandi Mitchell
Assistant Secretary , Louisiana Economic Development
9:30 am
60 Minutes
2019 Elections Overview and Update
We are at a critical point in the election cycle. The winning legislative, local, and gubernatorial candidates will decide the fate and future of our state and our oil and gas industry.
Gifford Briggs
President, Louisiana Oil & Gas Association
Tyler Gray
President and General Counsel, Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association
10:30 am
30 minutes
Energy Regulation and Changes on the Federal Level
Shawn Bennett currently serves as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Oil and Natural Gas. He administers oil and gas programs, including research and development, analysis, and natural gas regulation. Mr. Bennett has more than a decade of experience in public affairs and government relations in the coal and the oil and gas industries. Most recently, he served as the Executive Vice President for the Ohio Oil and Gas Association (OOGA), a non-profit trade association that is dedicated to representing Ohio oil and gas producers. The organization represents over 2,000 members in all aspects of the exploration, production, and development of crude oil and natural gas resources in Ohio. His role at OOGA included overseeing all federal and state legislative and regulatory activities in Columbus, OH and Washington D.C. Prior to joining OOGA, Mr. Bennett was the Director of Strategic Communications for FTI Consulting from 2011 to 2014. He worked with business leaders, elected officials, and residents in eastern Ohio and Pennsylvania regarding the safety and economic benefits of oil and gas exploration. From 2005 to 2011, he was the Government Affairs Manager for the Ohio Coal Association.
Shawn Bennett
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Oil and Natural Gas, Department of Energy
11:00 am
45 minutes
Supreme Court Candidate Presentations
Judge William J. Crain
Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal
Judge Scott Schlegel
24th Judicial District Court, Jefferson Parish
11:45 am
60 minutes
The Political Landscape for Elections in Louisiana and the United States
The Cook Political Report is an independent, non-partisan newsletter that analyzes elections and campaigns for the US House of Representatives, US Senate, Governors and President.
David Wasserman
U.S. House Editor, Cook Political Report
1:15 pm
30 minutes
Legal Update in Louisiana
Jeff Landry
Louisiana Attorney General
1:45 pm
60 minutes
The Future Outlook on the Gulf of Mexico
Kevin Bruce
Director, Government & Public Affairs, Fieldwood Energy LLC
Lori LeBlanc
Owner, Lori LeBlanc, LLC
Kevin Simpson
Offshore Lead, Regulatory Policy and Advocacy, Shell
Jacob Roche
Director, Government Affairs, Murphy Oil Corporation
2:45 pm
30 minutes
The LNG Expansion in Louisiana
Julie Nelson
VP Governmental Affairs, Cheniere Energy
3:15 pm
45 minutes
Practical Energy Policies Nationwide
Hear from the president of the Consumer Energy Alliance
David Holt
President and CEO, Consumer Energy Alliance
5:00 pm
60 minutes
Cocktail Reception
Network with industry leaders while enjoying a relaxing cocktail before the Gubernatorial Forum.
6:30 pm
Gubernatorial Forum Dinner
Dine while you listen to the candidates for the state's highest office share their vision for Louisiana's oil and gas industry
Congressman Ralph Abraham
Gubernatorial Candidate
Omar Dantzler
Gubernatorial Candidate
Eddie Rispone
Gubernatorial Candidate
wednesday SEPTEMBER 18
8:00 am
60 minutes
Breakfast Presentation: Refining 101
Susan Grissom
Chief Industry Analyst, American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers
9:00 am
15 minutes
Networking & Exhibitor Break
9:15 am
2 hours
DEQ Permits
The mission of the Department of Environmental Quality is to provide service to the people of Louisiana through comprehensive environmental protection in order to promote and protect health, safety and welfare while considering sound policies that are consistent with statutory mandates.
Bryan Johnston
Air Division Administrator, DEQ
Jillian Gautreaux
Water - Environmental Scientist, DEQ
45 minutes
OOC District Discussion
Jackie Devall
Shreveport District Manager
Patrick Molbert
Lafayette District Manager
Jim York
Monroe District Manager
90 minutes
Army Corps of Engineers
Durand Elzey
Assistant Deputy District Engineer for Programs & Project Management, New Orleans District, ACOE
Mark Wingate
Deputy District Engineer for Programs and Project Management, New Orleans District, ACOE
45 minutes
Severance Tax & Other Tax Issues Affecting the Oil & Gas Industry
Bob Angelico
Firm President and Managing Partner, Liskow & Lewis
10:00 am
45 minutes
DNR: Maneuvering in SONRIS: GIS & Maps
Kevin Masden
Department of Natural Resources Information Technology Department
Carrie Wiebelt
Permits Section Manager, Office of Conservation
45 minutes
The Louisiana Tax Commission: An Overview of the Mechanics of a Tax Appeal
Jay Adams
Partner, Tax Practice Group, Jones Walker
10:15 am
DEQ Surveillance
Join is for a DEQ Panel Discussion on surveillance
Brian Fontenot
Air Environmental Scientist Senior, DEQ
Jimbo Earles
Waste Environmental Supervisor, DEQ
Shane Miller
Water Environmental Scientist Senior, DEQ
10:45 am
30 minutes
Public Affairs and Tax Policy Issues
Jason Decuir
Principal, Ryan LLC
30 minutes
Online Well Tests & Reports
Carrie Wiebelt
Permits Section Manager, Office of Conservation
30 minutes
SR 99 Update
Charlie Marshall
Milling Law
11:15 am
15 minutes
Networking & Exhibitor Break
11:30 am
1.5 hours
Luncheon Presentation
Justin Ehrenwerth
The Water Institute of the Gulf
1:00 pm
15 minutes
Break
1:15 pm
2 hours
DEQ Panel Discussion: The Enforcement Process
The mission of the Department of Environmental Quality is to provide service to the people of Louisiana through comprehensive environmental protection in order to promote and protect health, safety and welfare while considering sound policies that are consistent with statutory mandates.
Antoinette Cobb
Air: Environmental Scientist Staff, DEQ
Wayne Slater
Water: Environmental Scientist Senior, DEQ
Craig Easley
Waste: Environmental Scientist Senior, DEQ
30 minutes
New State Lease Form & Royalty Assistance
Jamie Manuel
Office of Mineral Resources
45 minutes
Coastal Zone Management Act Lawsuits
Nick Wise
Associate, Kuchler Polk Weiner
45 minutes
CPRA: Implementation for coastal protection and restoration programs
The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority’s mandate is to develop, implement, and enforce a comprehensive coastal protection and restoration Master Plan.
Greg Grandy
CPRA
Stuart Brown
CPRA
1:45 pm
30 minutes
State Leasing & Royalty, Document Review & Reporting
Beverly Kahl
Land Specialist, Office of Mineral Resources
Taletha Shorter
Audit Manager, Office of Mineral Resources
2:00 pm
30 minutes
Legacy Update
Loulan Pitre
Partner, Kelly Hart Pitre
2:15 pm
30 minutes
OCM: Permitting & Mitigation
Christine Charrier
Coastal Resources Scientist Manager - Permits, Office of Coastal Management
Kelly Templet
Coastal Resources Scientist Manger - Mitigation, Permits, Office of Coastal Management
2:30 pm
30 minutes
Update on Select New OCS Regulations, Rules & Policies
Nadège Assalé
Legal Counsel, Bradley Murchison
2:45 pm
30 minutes
OOC: Groundwater Rules & Water Well Registration
Teri Tharp
Environmental Impact Specialist, Office of Conservation
3:00 pm
2 hours
Professional & Ethics CLE
John Funderburk is a partner in the Baton Rouge office of Kean Miller and practices in the litigation and construction groups. He represents clients in energy, commercial, environmental, transportation, and construction litigation in both state and federal courts. John has represented both individuals and corporations in complex environmental litigation, contract disputes, maritime actions, personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits, deceptive trade practices claims, and oilfield contamination litigation.
John Funderburk
Partner, Kean Miller
Hotel Information
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lafayette
1521 West Pinhook Road, Lafayette, LA 70503
Phone: 800-222-8733
Registration is to the benefit of our member companies and those interested in promoting the missions of LMOGA and LOGA. To that end, we reserve the right to refuse admittance/registration to the event. If admittance/registration to the event is declined, you will not be allowed entrance to the event, and your registration payment, if received, will be refunded as soon as practical. Payment is a condition to considering the application and does not constitute acceptance of the application.
