2021

Gas and Power Institute

Houston Oct 14, 2021 Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston
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Live Webcast Oct 14, 2021
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Overview

The 2021 Gas and Power Institute, is a one-day program that features timely topics relevant to the gas and power industry in light of the changing landscape of rules, regulation, legislation, and environmental requirements. The Institute also provides essential information and resources on the latest industry and market climate.

2021 Institute highlights:

Brad Jones, of ERCOT, will deliver the luncheon presentation on Restoring Trust.
Presentations on both Texas Regulatory and Legislative Updates and Federal Regulatory and Legislative Updates provide highlights from the state and federal level involving electricity, natural gas and crud oil, and other liquids affecting the Texas gas and electric industries.
Creative Financing Structures for the Midstream and Electric Power Sectors.
Review and discuss hedging methods and contract strategies that mitigated exposure to the intense volatility caused by Winter Storm Uri.
Dive into the laws and regulations surrounding private use networks and other behind the meter arrangements.
Earn up to 1.00 hour of ethics credit.

Event Schedule

Program is subject to change.
All times are Central Time Zone.

Time

Credit

Subject

Speaker
Thursday Morning, Oct. 14, 2021
Presiding Officer:
Chris Reeder, Husch Blackwell LLP - Austin, TX
7:50 am
Houston Only

Registration Opens

Includes continental breakfast.
8:50 am

Welcoming Remarks
9:00 am

0.75 hr

Texas Energy Market Primer: An Overview of the Texas Power Grid and the ERCOT Market

This “electricity market 101” presentation will provide an overview of the key players in the Texas retail and wholesale power market, the interrelated nature of the power grid and the Texas gas markets, an overview of how power is bought and sold in ERCOT, and who regulates that process.

Meghan Elaine Griffiths, Jackson Walker LLP - Austin, TX

Meghan Elaine Griffiths, Jackson Walker LLP - Austin, TX
9:45 am

0.75 hr

Legislative Response to Winter Storm Uri

Recap the wide range of legislation passed by the Texas Legislature during the 2021 Legislative Session in response to the power outages during Winter Storm Uri. Among the topics to be addressed will be the several changes to the Texas Utility Code passed by the legislature instructing reforms at both the PUCT and ERCOT, as well as subsequent directives from the Governor stemming from those reforms and related topics being debated among ERCOT market participants.

Michael J. Nasi, Jackson Walker LLP - Austin, TX

Michael J. Nasi, Jackson Walker LLP - Austin, TX
10:30 am

15-Minute Break
10:45 am

0.75 hr

State Regulatory and Legislative Update

An update on legislative, regulatory, and rulemaking actions concerning both the Railroad Commission and the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

John K. Arnold, Locke Lord LLP - Houston, TX
Taylor Kilroy, Texas Public Power Association (TPPA) - Austin, TX

John K. Arnold, Locke Lord LLP - Houston, TX
Taylor Kilroy, Texas Public Power Association (TPPA) - Austin, TX
11:30 am

0.50 hr

Federal Regulatory and Legislative Update

Hear the latest on rulings by the US Department of Energy and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in Washington, D.C. on matters involving electricity, natural gas and crude oil and other liquids; plus, an update on energy legislation developments.

Terence Healey, Sidley Austin LLP - Boston, MA

Terence Healey, Sidley Austin LLP - Boston, MA
12:00 pm
Houston Only

Pick up Lunch (Houston)
Thursday Afternoon, Oct. 14, 2021
Presiding Officer:
Philip K. Lau, Mayer Brown LLP - Houston, TX
Luncheon Presentation
Thank You to Our Luncheon Sponsor
12:20 pm

0.50 hr

Restoring Trust

Winter storm Uri was a tragic and damaging event, affecting millions of Texans and prompted the need for change at ERCOT. Hear about ERCOT's promise to the people of Texas moving forward. The promise is to: Cooperate and communicate thoughtfully and purposefully through multiple channels, ensure reliability and restore trust and confidence in ERCOT, evaluate technical processes within ERCOT and then innovate through dialog.

Brad Jones, ERCOT - Austin, TX

Brad Jones, ERCOT - Austin, TX
12:50 pm

15-Minute Break
1:05 pm

0.50 hr

Creative Financing Structures for the Midstream and Electric Power Sectors.

An update on emerging financing structures in the midstream and electric power industries, including a discussion on the emergence of sustainability and ESG-linked finance products.

Chad M. Smith, Kirkland & Ellis LLP - Houston, TX

Chad M. Smith, Kirkland & Ellis LLP - Houston, TX
1:35 pm

0.75 hr

Lessons Learned from the Past Year: Force Majeure in the Wake of Uri

Winter Storm Uri caused unprecedented disruptions in gas and power supply. Discuss ensuing litigation and arguments on both sides arising from failure to provide gas and power under industry agreements.

David Jones, Beck Redden LLP - Houston, TX

David Jones, Beck Redden LLP - Houston, TX
2:20 pm

0.50 hr

Methods for Hedging that Reduced Market Exposure to the Uri Storm Conditions for Both Gas and Power

Review and discuss hedging methods and contract strategies that mitigated exposure to the intense volatility presented by Winter Storm Uri.

Jim Pappenfus, Reed Smith LLP - Houston, TX

Jim Pappenfus, Reed Smith LLP - Houston, TX
2:50 pm

0.50 hr

Battery Energy Storage, an Overview

Learn more about how Battery Energy Storage Systems are changing the power market and the unique issues created by the convergence of new markets with new technologies.

Shelley Eichenlaub, Broad Reach Power - Houston, TX
Luke Edney, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP - Houston, TX

Shelley Eichenlaub, Broad Reach Power - Houston, TX
Luke Edney, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP - Houston, TX
3:20 pm

10-Minute Break
3:30 pm

0.50 hr

Private Use Networks

Dive into the laws and regulations surrounding private use networks and other behind the meter arrangements.

Landon J. Lill, Baker Botts LLP - Austin, TX

Landon J. Lill, Baker Botts LLP - Austin, TX
4:00 pm

1.00 hr ethics

Everyday Strategies for Avoiding Professional Misconduct and Sanctions

No attorney wants to be on the receiving end of a trial court sanctions order or grievance committee finding of professional misconduct. This presentation provides practical, thoughtful recommendations to help you avoid both.

Scott Rothenberg, Law Office of Scott Rothenberg - Bellaire, TX

Scott Rothenberg, Law Office of Scott Rothenberg - Bellaire, TX
5:00 pm

Adjourn

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Conference Faculty

John K. Arnold

Locke Lord LLP
Houston, TX

Luke Edney

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP
Houston, TX

Shelley Eichenlaub

Broad Reach Power
Houston, TX

Meghan Elaine Griffiths

Jackson Walker LLP
Austin, TX

Terence Healey

Sidley Austin LLP
Boston, MA

Brad Jones

ERCOT
Austin, TX

David Jones

Beck Redden LLP
Houston, TX

Taylor Kilroy

Texas Public Power Association (TPPA)
Austin, TX

Landon J. Lill

Baker Botts LLP
Austin, TX

Michael J. Nasi

Jackson Walker LLP
Austin, TX

Jim Pappenfus

Reed Smith LLP
Houston, TX

Scott Rothenberg

Law Office of Scott Rothenberg
Bellaire, TX

Chad M. Smith

Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Houston, TX

Planning Committee

Chris Reeder—Chair

Husch Blackwell LLP
Austin, TX

John K. Arnold

Locke Lord LLP
Houston, TX

Craig R. Enochs

Reed Smith LLP
Houston, TX

Meghan Elaine Griffiths

Jackson Walker LLP
Austin, TX

Norma Rosner Iacovo

Tenaska Power Services Co.
Arlington, TX

Philip K. Lau

Mayer Brown LLP
Houston, TX

Diana M. Liebmann

Haynes and Boone, LLP
San Antonio, TX

Julia Pabon

Targa Resources
Houston, TX

Michael P. Pearson

Jackson Walker LLP
Houston, TX

April Rogers

The University of Texas School of Law
Austin, TX

Carolyn E. Shellman

Shellman Law
San Antonio, TX

MCLE Credit

Texas – 7.00 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics
Legal Specialization(s): Administrative Law, Oil, Gas and Mineral Law, Real Estate Law

You may claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the State Bar of Texas. A Certificate of Attendance will be provided in Your Briefcase for your records. The system reports Texas CLE credit every Tuesday. If you are claiming credit in the last week of your birth month, self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com, using the course number provided on your certificate of attendance.

California – 7.00 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics

You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE is required to provide the State Bar with electronic attendance records for any MCLE participatory activity within 60 days of completion of the activity. The California licensee is responsible for reporting their compliance/credit hours earned to the State Bar at the end of their reporting period directly to the State Bar of California at calbar.ca.gov UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Louisiana – 7.00 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics

At the completion of the conference you must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Supreme Court of Louisiana Continuing Legal Education Committee within 30 days after the conference.

Oklahoma – 8.50 hrs | 1.50 hrs Ethics

You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, then you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Oklahoma Bar Association within 30 days after the conference.

Pennsylvania – 7.00 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics

UT Law CLE is an approved provider of Pennsylvania credit, sponsor #236. You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. Attorney attendance will be reported to Pennsylvania within 2 weeks after credit is claimed and submit. Attorneys are not able to report this credit on their own, and UT Law CLE pays all associated fees for the credit hours. Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

Other States – 7.00 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics

Note on Self-Reporting Your Credits in Another State

If you wish to satisfy MCLE or other professional education requirements in another state for a program offered by the University of Texas School of Law, please check with the state bar or other licensing authority in that state to ensure it will qualify for self-reporting your credits.

You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records and to provided to other licensing authorities as needed.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Other Credit

TX Accounting CPE – 8.50 hrs

The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #250) live conferences are presumptively approved by The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for Texas Accounting CPE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. Approved for general CPE credit only.

At the conference, you are welcome to sign in on the Accounting CPE Record of Attendance form at the registration desk, but we are now reporting all credit online. You will receive a Texas Accounting Certificate of Completion in Your Briefcase. Self-report your CPE credit directly to TSBPA. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

MCLE Credit

Texas – 7.00 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics
Legal Specialization(s): Administrative Law, Oil, Gas and Mineral Law, Real Estate Law

You may claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the State Bar of Texas. A Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you upon claiming credit. The system reports Texas CLE credit every Tuesday. If you are claiming credit in the last week of your birth month, self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com, using the course number provided on your certificate of attendance.

California – 7.00 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics

To claim California MCLE credit, California credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. Verification pop-ups will NOT display when the webcast video player is in "full screen" mode. Furthermore, the notification sound effect alerting pop-ups, will NOT play on mobile devices. We recommend viewing from a computer, as opposed to a mobile device, should MCLE credit, other than Texas, be needed. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.
You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE is required to provide the State Bar with electronic attendance records for any MCLE participatory activity within 60 days of completion of the activity. The California licensee is responsible for reporting their compliance/credit hours earned to the State Bar at the end of their reporting period directly to the State Bar of California at calbar.ca.gov. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Louisiana – 7.00 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics

To claim Louisiana MCLE credit, Louisiana credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. Verification pop-ups will NOT display when the webcast video player is in "full screen" mode. Furthermore, the notification sound effect alerting pop-ups, will NOT play on mobile devices. We recommend viewing from a computer, as opposed to a mobile device, should MCLE credit, other than Texas, be needed. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

At the completion of the conference you must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Supreme Court of Louisiana Continuing Legal Education Committee within 30 days after the conference.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Oklahoma – 8.50 hrs | 1.50 hrs Ethics

To claim Oklahoma MCLE credit, Oklahoma credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. Verification pop-ups will NOT display when the webcast video player is in "full screen" mode. Furthermore, the notification sound effect alerting pop-ups, will NOT play on mobile devices. We recommend viewing from a computer, as opposed to a mobile device, should MCLE credit, other than Texas, be needed. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #169) live webcast presentations meet the requirements and are presumptively approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association for MCLE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. Upon claiming credit, a Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Oklahoma Bar Association within 30 days after the webcast.

Pennsylvania – 7.00 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics

To claim Pennsylvania MCLE credit, Pennsylvania credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. Verification pop-ups will NOT display when the webcast video player is in "full screen" mode. Furthermore, the notification sound effect alerting pop-ups, will NOT play on mobile devices. We recommend viewing from a computer, as opposed to a mobile device, should MCLE credit, other than Texas, be needed. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

UT Law CLE is an approved provider of Pennsylvania credit, sponsor #236. Attorney attendance will be reported to Pennsylvania within 2 weeks after credit is claimed and submitted. Attorneys are not able to report this credit on their own, and UT Law CLE pays all associated fees for the credit hours. Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Other States – 7.00 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics

Note on Self-Reporting Your Credits in Another State

To claim Other States MCLE credit, Other States credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records and to provide to other licensing authorities as needed.

This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Other Credit

TX Accounting CPE – 8.50 hrs

The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #250) live webcast presentations meet the requirements and are presumptively approved by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for Texas Accounting CPE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. Approved for general CPE credit only.

This accreditation requires attendance verification. In compliance with the rules, UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

To claim Texas Accounting CPE credit, the Texas Accounting CPE credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. Upon claiming credit, a Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you. Self-report your CPE credit directly to the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy.

Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

Key Dates

Houston – Oct 14, 2021 – Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston

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Live Webcast – Oct 14, 2021

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Last day for $350.00 Regular pricing: Oct 6, 2021
$400.00 for registrations received after this time

In-House Counsel
Last day for $250.00 Regular pricing: Oct 6, 2021
$300.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $315.00 Regular pricing: Oct 6, 2021
$365.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $280.00 Regular pricing: Oct 6, 2021
$330.00 for registrations received after this time

Cancellation Policy
Last day for full refund cancellation: Oct 8, 2021
$50 processing fee applied after this date
Last day for cancellation: Oct 11, 2021

Individual
Last day for $350.00 Regular pricing: Oct 6, 2021
$400.00 for registrations received after this time

In-House Counsel/Industry
Last day for $250.00 Regular pricing: Oct 6, 2021
$300.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (5 registrants minimum)
$315.00

Group (10 registrants minimum)
$280.00

Cancellation Policy
Last day for full refund cancellation: Oct 8, 2021
$50 processing fee applied after this date
Last day for cancellation: Oct 11, 2021

Venue

Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston

2222 West Loop South
Houston, TX 77027-3502
713.627.7600
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Accommodations

A limited number of rooms have been reserved at a special rate of $169 per night. Special room rate is available until September 23, 2021 or until the room block is exhausted, whichever comes first. You can reserve by calling 855-463-3091 and mentioning the "Gas and Power Institute" or by visiting their website.

Parking Information

Self-parking: $10 daily; $16 overnight
Valet: $16 daily; $25 overnight
(subject to change)

Our Sponsors

Thank you to our sponsors! Click each logo below to learn more.

Haynes and Boone, LLP

Haynes and Boone, LLP
haynesboone.com

Haynes and Boone is an international corporate law firm with offices in Texas, New York, California, Charlotte, Chicago, Denver, Washington, D.C., London, Mexico City, and Shanghai, providing a full spectrum of legal services in energy, technology, financial services and private equity. With 600 lawyers, Haynes and Boone is ranked among the largest U.S.-based firms by The National Law Journal, The American Lawyer, and The Lawyer. It was recognized for excellence in the BTI Consulting Group’s 2021 “A-Team” report, which identifies the law firms that in-house counsel commend for providing superior client service. Our power and renewables team advises clients involved in some of the most innovative renewable and alternative energy projects in the world, as well as traditional power generation projects. Our clients benefit from our broad experience in regulatory, environmental and transactional legal work and litigation, as well as our strategic planning advice with regard to both regulatory and commercial risks. Our lawyers work with start-ups, investors, joint venture partners, power generators, power marketers, retail electric providers, independent power producers and electric utilities.
Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Kirkland & Ellis LLP
kirkland.com
Kirkland & Ellis is an international law firm with more than 2,900 attorneys representing clients in private equity, M&A and other complex corporate transactions, litigation and dispute resolution/arbitration, restructuring, and intellectual property matters. The Firm operates from 16 offices around the world: Austin, Beijing, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Munich, New York, Palo Alto, Paris, San Francisco, Shanghai and Washington, D.C.
Husch Blackwell LLP
Husch Blackwell LLP
huschblackwell.com
With 800 attorneys spanning 20 cities nationwide, Husch Blackwell provides counsel to national and global leaders in major industries across the United States. We have built our law firm around one idea: to lead our clients from where they are to where they want to be. Our clients demand the highest level of legal services, customized to fit their specific needs. To deliver these services efficiently and effectively, Husch Blackwell is structured by industry rather than by practice. Our Energy & Natural Resources industry unit includes 50 attorneys who devote their practice to guiding multinational energy companies through the complex business and regulatory issues facing today’s energy companies.
Our guidance to clients in the energy and natural resources sector includes:

Facility development and construction

Mergers and acquisitions

Project finance

Power markets

Permitting and regulation

Safety and health
Jackson Walker LLP

Jackson Walker LLP
www.jw.com

Founded more than 130 years ago, Jackson Walker has played a vital role in the growth and development of Texas business. With more than 400 attorneys across seven Texas‐based offices, the Firm represents Fortune 500 companies, multinational corporations, major financial institutions, insurance companies, and a wide range of public companies and private businesses around the globe. The Firm is ranked nationally in 27 practice areas in the U.S. News’ “Best Law Firms” rankings, has 9 Chambers USA‐ranked practices, and has been recognized on the BTI Client Service A‐Team since 2014.
Locke Lord LLP

Locke Lord LLP
lockelord.com

Locke Lord provides full service capabilities to our clients in every discipline of the energy business, including: mergers and acquisitions, asset acquisitions and dispositions, operations, contracts, joint ventures, private equity and venture capital, fund formation, capital markets, finance, regulatory, litigation and dispute resolution, project development, environmental, tax, real estate, labor and employment, intellectual property and bankruptcy, restructuring and insolvency. Whether our client's business involves exploration and production, gathering, storage and processing, refining, power generation, alternative and renewable energy, trading and marketing or providing services and equipment to the industry, our team brings its vast knowledge and experience to bear. We know the energy business inside and out. We serve as trusted advisors to our clients from the most complex of transactions and disputes to day-to-day operational needs.
Reed Smith LLP

Reed Smith LLP
www.reedsmith.com

Reed Smith is a dynamic international law firm, dedicated to helping clients move their businesses forward. Our long-standing relationships, international outlook, and collaborative structure make us the go-to partner for speedy resolution of complex disputes, transactions, and regulatory matters.

Our multidisciplinary Energy & Natural Resources Industry Group has served the industry for over 130 years. With experience that spans the spectrum of gas and power related practice areas, from state and federal energy regulation, to M&A, to commercial contracts and litigation, we combine extensive local experience with global coverage to strategically support your business and projects wherever and whenever you need us.

Gas and Power Institute

Overview

Event Schedule

Thursday Morning, Oct. 14, 2021

Thursday Afternoon, Oct. 14, 2021

Conference Faculty

Planning Committee

Credit Info

MCLE Credit

Other Credit

MCLE Credit

Other Credit

Key Dates

Venue

Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston

Accommodations

Parking Information

Our Sponsors

Haynes and Boone, LLP

Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Husch Blackwell LLP

Jackson Walker LLP

Locke Lord LLP

Reed Smith LLP

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