8th Midstream Oil & Gas Law Conference
Houston, Texas, USA
Norris Conference Centers - Houston/CityCentre
816 Town & Country Blvd., Suite 210
Houston, Texas 77024
Registrar: +1.972.244.3403
IEL: +1.972.244.3421
Fax: +1.972.244.3401
E-Mail: iel@cailaw.org
Overview
This biennial conference features an outstanding mix of experienced midstream in-house and law firm practitioners addressing the legal issues affecting the midstream industry.
Conference Co-Chairs
Jason Lemann
Chevron
Houston, TX
Niki Roberts
Hogan Lovells
Houston, TX
Registration Options
Early registration pricing is available through November 15, 2023.
- $425/$475 - Regular Registration Fee
- $375/$425 - IEL Advisory Board Member
- $375/$425 - IEL Supporting or Sustaining Member Employee
- $375/$425 - IEL Young Energy Professional Member
- $400/$450 - Government Employee
- $400/$450 - In-House Counsel
- $75 - Full-time Law Professor
- $50 - Law Student
Schedule and Faculty
8:20 a.m. - REGISTRATION/CHECK-IN
8:50 – 9:00 a.m. - WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION TO THE CONFERENCE
9:00 – 9:45 a.m. - Keynote Presentation by Neil Chatterjee, Former Commissioner and Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Neil Chatterjee, Former Commissioner and Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will cover current FERC decision making, energy policies, and recent federal developments.
- The Hon. Neil Chatterjee, Former Commissioner and Chairman of FERC, Hogan Lovells, Washington, D.C.
9:45 – 10:30 a.m. - CCUS in the Midstream Space
This session will provide a high-level overview of carbon capture, utilization and storage, including recent industry developments, before diving into the nuts and bolts of carbon capture, utilization and storage as its relates to the midstream space. In discussing the relation to midstream, we will cover the anatomy of the midstream piece, including common midstream agreements, key drafting considerations, and common issues that arise.
- Adam Whitehouse, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, Houston, Texas
- Graham Valenta, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, Houston, Texas
10:30 – 10:50 a.m. - BREAK
10:50 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. - Antitrust in Flux: Latest Enforcement News in Energy and Elsewhere
This panel will discuss recent antitrust enforcement actions in the energy industry as well as relevant developments more broadly. Topics will include proposed updates to rules related to HSR filing, the Horizontal Merger Guidelines, the recent EQT/Quantum settlement with the FTC and other regulatory news and events relevant to oil & gas companies.
Moderator: Jeffrey Oliver, Baker Botts L.L.P., Washington, D.C.
Panelists:
- Rob Friedman, Senior Counsel, Antitrust, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Spring, Texas
- Karen Kazmerzak, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, Washington, D.C.
- David Rodi, Associate General Counsel - Antitrust, Shell USA, Inc., Houston, Texas
12:05 – 1:00 p.m. - NETWORKING LUNCHEON
1:00 – 1:45 p.m. - Energy Transition and Asset Valuation
The presentation will discuss the impact of the energy transition on energy economics and asset valuations across the industry. It will further explore various decarbonization scenarios and their potential impacts on the energy industry.
- Horace Hobbs, Executive Advisor, Pearson Adair & Co., Frisco, Texas
1:45 – 2:30 p.m. - The Importance of International Shipping in Midstream Transactions, and Cross-Border Concerns
This session will introduce attendees to issues related to the ocean transportation of energy products, including basic aspects of shipping oil and refined products by sea, including commercial and insurance considerations, common legal issues, and ongoing risks. It will also include a case study review of Iran’s seizure of the vessel M/T ADVANTAGE SWEET in international waters in 2023, including numerous legal issues raised by the seizure.
- Jeremy Herschaft, Senior Counsel - Shipping & Maritime Law, Chevron Products Company, a division of Chevron U.S.A. Inc., Houston, Texas
- Jason Lemann, Senior Counsel, Chevron, Houston, Texas
2:30 – 2:40 p.m. - BREAK
2:40 – 3:25 p.m. - Anatomy of a Midstream Contract in an LNG World
The midstream sector plays a pivotal role in the energy value chain, facilitating the efficient transportation, storage, and distribution of hydrocarbons. In recent years, the midstream landscape has witnessed significant changes driven by evolving market dynamics and LNG/oil exports, among other matters. This presentation will discuss midstream contracting in an export world, in particular focusing on netback pricing, dedications and other key deal points for participants.
- Gabe Procaccini, Akin, Houston, Texas
3:25 p.m. – 4:10 p.m. - Navigating the Storm: Winter Storm Uri’s Impact on the Midstream Sector
Winter Storm Uri wreaked havoc across the natural gas industry, leaving a lasting impact on the midstream sector. This presentation delves into the aftermath of Winter Storm Uri, examining the complex web of litigation that followed the storm, its impact on midstream operations and infrastructure, and key considerations going forward for midstream operations facing a threat of force majeure.
- Tracy N. LeRoy, Yetter Coleman LLP, Houston, Texas
4:10 p.m. - ADJOURN
CLE Credit
Texas Course Number 174216048. This course has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of Texas Committee on MCLE in the amount of 5.75 credit hours, of which no credit hours will apply to ethics/professional responsibility credit.
IEL will directly apply (if requested) for course accreditation in the following additional states: California, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia. Attorneys may be eligible to receive CLE credit through reciprocity or attorney self-submission in other states, which may require you to pay an additional fee. Credit hours vary depending on the jurisdiction. IEL conferences are typically accredited by all mandatory CLE states. Please review your jurisdiction’s MCLE regulations for more information on the ability to obtain credit for this program.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Breakfast Sponsor - $5,000 (exclusive)
- Recognition in all marketing, which will be sent to several thousand interested counsel and business leaders
- Company/firm logo prominently displayed in the Conference brochure, final program and conference break slides
- Recognition at the event
- 4 complimentary registrants at the Conference
- A table for display of company/firm materials at the conference
Conference Platinum Sponsor - $4,000 (Limited to 5)
- Recognition in all marketing, which will be sent to several thousand interested counsel and business leaders
- Company/firm logo prominently displayed in the Conference brochure, final program and conference break slides
- Recognition at the event, including as a sponsor of the luncheon
- 3 complimentary registrants at the Conference
- A table for display of company/firm materials at the conference
Conference Silver Sponsor - $2,500
- Recognition in all marketing, which will be sent to several thousand interested counsel and business leaders
- Company/firm logo prominently displayed in the Conference brochure, final program and conference break slides
- Recognition at the event
- Does not include an exhibitor table
- 2 complimentary registrants at the Conference
Exhibitor (Non-law Firms Only) - $2,500 (Limited to 2 - Only 1 exhibitor sponsorship available)
- Space to display company/firm materials at the conference.
- Name/logo on Conference website with link to company page
For more information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Lilly Hogarth, Sponsorship Director at lhogarth@cailaw.org or (972) 244-3424.
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