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SUMMARY:2025 Texas Chapter Annual Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join our Texas Chapter for their Annual Symposium on October 13\, 2025 in Houston\, TX. The chapter will introduce their newly elected board\, and attendees will hear from regional industry experts on hot topics like improving gas and electric coordination\, scrutiny of the Force Majeure provisions in the NAESB contract\, and the most pressing challenges facing U.S. LNG today. Learn more about keynote speakers and featured sessions below. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now!\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor the Symposium\n\n\n\n\n\nSee all speaker bios\n\n\n\n\n10:30 – 10:45 AM: Welcome Remarks and Introduction of Newly Elected Chapter Board\n\n\n\n10:45 – 11:15 AM: Keynote Remarks on Geothermal Energy\n\n\n\n\n\nBenjamin (Ben)  W. Sebree\, Esq.Attorney & Counselor at LawThe Sebree Law Firm PLLC\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:15 – 11:45 AM: Bridging the Electric-Gas Coordination Gap\n\n\n\nSince Winter Storm Uri\, the Texas legislature and regulators have created committees and rules aimed at improving gas and electric coordination.  This panel will discuss whether the rules are sufficient or more needs to be done to avoid blackouts during another extreme weather event. \n\n\n\n\n\nRobert W. GeePresidentGee Strategies Group LLP*Appearing Virtually \n\n\n\n\n\nKeith WallDirector of Rates & RegulatoryCenterPoint Energy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:45 AM – 12:15 PM: The NAESB Initiative \n\n\n\nWinter Storm Uri brought unprecedented scrutiny to the Force Majeure provisions in the NAESB contract\, as widespread gas supply interruptions exposed tensions between natural gas suppliers\, utilities\, and LDCs. Disagreements over the scope of the provision and the obligations of market participants in Force Majeure situations have sparked significant disputes and litigation. This panel will provide essential background on the issue and explore the latest court decisions and industry developments shaping how Force Majeure is understood and applied going forward. \n\n\n\n\n\nBob BroxsonManaging DirectorSecretariat Advisors\, LLC\n\n\n\n\n\nRick SmeadManaging Directory\, Advisory Services RBN Energy*Appearing Virtually\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:15 – 1:45 PM: FERC Update\n\n\n\nWith a Chairman recently leaving the agency\, and several new Commissioners joining\, this is a time of transition at FERC.  This panel will discuss recent developments at FERC and the “new” FERC’s likely natural gas and electric market regulatory priorities in the coming year. \n\n\n\n\n\nDavid ApplebaumPartnerBaker Botts LLP\n\n\n\n\n\nJames OlsonPartnerJones Day \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:45 – 2:45 PM: Liquids Panel \n\n\n\nHas Petro Star eliminated the ability of an entity to go directly to the court of appeals without filing for rehearing at FERC? What is the proper venue for an oil pipeline appeal? Come hear the latest.  \n\n\n\n\n\nMichelle T. BoudreauxPartnerBracewell LLP\n\n\n\n\n\nAndrew GouldPartnerHicks Johnson\n\n\n\n\n\nMonique WatsonPartner – Energy RegulationVinson & Elkins LLP \n\n\n\n\n\n3:00 – 4:00 PM: The LNG Balancing Act: Managing Competing Forces in a Shifting Energy Landscape\n\n\n\nThis session will examine the most critical challenges currently shaping the U.S. LNG sector. Topics will include the evolving outlook for global demand\, the interplay between rising domestic electricity needs and natural gas availability for LNG exports\, and the potential implications of prolonged low oil prices on future gas supply. Panelists will offer strategic insights on how to navigate these headwinds and maintain a competitive edge in an increasingly dynamic global energy environment. \n\n\n\n\n\nDavid JetterPartnerBaker Botts LLP\n\n\n\n\n\nAvery CarmichaelAssociate DirectorS&P Global Commodity Insights\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid LangGeneral Counsel & Chief Commercial OfficerCommonwealth LNG\n\n\n\n\n\nKen DitzelSenior Managing Director FTI Consulting\n\n\n\n\n\n        \n            \n                                                \n\n                                        \n                        TXAS HostsTXAS 25 Silver Sponsors (1)                    \n\n                                    \n            \n        \n        \n\n\n\n\n\n\n2025 UT Law Gas and Power Institute(October 14 – Houston\, TX)We’re excited to partner with UT Law in promotion of their 2025 Gas and Power Institute. Stay in town for one day after the symposium and take part in this CLE eligible event! Panels will cover battery tolling agreement\, Texas Energy Fund insights\, underground natural gas storage in Texas\, ensuring natural supply and transportation\, lard load project development\, and more. \n\n\n\n\nEBA Texas Chapter mxembers receive a $50 discount off the standard or late Institute\, or live webcast registration price\, by using Promo Code “ebagpi2025” at checkout online. The promo code is active and available through October 14.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration typeAdvanced Pricing (Ends Sept. 29)Member$325Member late$375Nonmember$400Nonmember late$450Student member$25Student nonmember$50
URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/2025-texas-chapter-annual-symposium/
LOCATION:Kirkland & Ellis LLP (Houston)\, 609 Main St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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