2016 Gas and Power eConference

Texas Case Law and Regulatory Update (Sep 2016)

An overview of important Texas judicial opinions and regulatory enactments and developments occurring during the last year that significantly affect the gas and power industry.

Originally presented: Sep 2016 Gas and Power Institute

Chris Reeder, Husch Blackwell LLP - Austin, TX

Federal Energy Policy and Regulation Update (Sep 2016)

Hear about the latest updates in federal energy policy and regulation. 

Originally presented: Sep 2016 Gas and Power Institute

James Hoecker, Husch Blackwell LLP - Washington, DC

FERC’s Connected Entity NOPR (Sep 2016)

Listen to a discussion of potential new reporting requirements for RTO market participants under the Connected Entity NOPR.

Originally presented: Sep 2016 Gas and Power Institute

William B. Conway Jr., Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP - Washington, DC

LNG Update: Global LNG Markets  (Sep 2016)

Despite the downturn in energy markets overall, 2015 was the largest year ever for LNG trade. New LNG buyers are emerging around the world just in time to take advantage of a new wave of supply coming from Australia and the United States. Find out how these new market dynamics are creating opportunities and challenges for both buyers and sellers as LNG continues its journey towards commoditization.

Originally presented: Sep 2016 Gas and Power Institute

Susan L. Sakmar, The University of Houston Law Center - Houston, TX

Mexico Update: Practical Aspects and Risk Mitigation in Developing Energy Infrastructure in Mexico (Sep 2016)

Learn about the current practical non-technical risks that developers are facing in energy project development in Mexico.

Originally presented: Sep 2016 Gas and Power Institute

Nicolas Borda, Haynes and Boone, LLP - Mexico City, DF

Opportunities and Challenges of Implementing Gas & Power Projects in Mexico (Sep 2016)

Discuss with key federal government agencies of Mexico the current challenges and opportunities to develop energy infrastructure in Mexico and develop efficient, reliable and long term markets for gas and power.

Originally presented: Sep 2016 Gas and Power Institute

Nicolas Borda, Haynes and Boone, LLP - Mexico City, DF
David Madero-Suarez, General Director, National Center of Natural Gas Control (CENAGAS) - Mexico City , DF
Guillermo Zuñiga-Martinez, Commissioner, Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) - Mexico City, DF

Mexico Keynote (Sep 2016)

Review of the CRE regulatory agenda and challenges for the next years.

Originally presented: Sep 2016 Gas and Power Institute

Guillermo Garcia-Alcocer, Chairman, Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) - Mexico City, DF

The Single North American Gas and Power Market? (Sep 2016)

The energy markets of Canada and the US are already seamlessly integrated. With its recently-enacted energy sector reforms, Mexico is moving quickly to liberalize its natural gas and electric power markets and open them to private and foreign investment. How are Mexico's energy sector reforms going? Will they lead to a single integrated North American gas and power market? Examine the relevant legal framework and market characteristics.

Originally presented: Sep 2016 Gas and Power Institute

James F. Bowe Jr., King & Spalding - Washington, DC
Kenneth S. Culotta, King & Spalding - Houston, TX

Update on Energy Price Formation (Sep 2016)

For the last two years, FERC has studied the way the various ISOs and RTOs compensate power generators in the organized markets. What is the proper way to compensate a generator for ancillary services, regulation, energy, and capacity? What are proper ways to ensure the development of new generation?

Originally presented: Sep 2016 Gas and Power Institute

Susan Pope, FTI Consulting, Inc. - Boston, MA

Cyber Issues for the Power Industry: Who are the Bad Guys and What Do They Want? (Sep 2016)

An overview of the state of global cybersecurity, power industry cybersecurity and what your company and legal teams can do to help. 

Originally presented: Sep 2016 Gas and Power Institute

Annessa McKenzie, Calpine Corporation - Houston, TX
Diana M. Woodman, Calpine Corporation - Houston, TX

Contracting with Government Entities (Sep 2016)

Contracting with governmental entities carries its own special set of rules that can shape deal structures and determine whether provisions are enforceable. Explore issues attorneys should be aware of when negotiating contracts with governmental entities and the ethical issues that can arise when doing so.

Originally presented: Sep 2016 Gas and Power Institute

Craig R. Enochs, Reed Smith LLP - Houston, TX

Ethics of Negotiation: Are You Smarter than a First-Year Associate? (Sep 2016)

When it comes to ethics in negotiations, it's anything but anything-goes. Could a tiny white lie here and a teeny puffing there mean the difference between getting the deal done and getting disbarred? These questions and more are answered. Are you smarter than a first-year associate?

Originally presented: Sep 2016 Gas and Power Institute

Wilson Chu, McDermott Will & Emery - Dallas, TX
Barrett R. Howell, K&L Gates LLP - Dallas, TX

Environmental Air Quality Regulatory Updates (Sep 2016)

An update on recent air quality regulatory developments, including how the ozone levels to date in 2016 may impact EPA’s final ozone nonattainment designations and the latest on methane regulations.  

Originally presented: Sep 2016 Gas and Power Institute

Rebecca J. Rentz, Winstead PC - Houston, TX

Mergers and Acquisitions in the Gas and Power Industry (Sep 2016)

Turbulent financial times often produce buying opportunities. What assets are attractive takeover candidates in this market and why?

Originally presented: Sep 2016 Gas and Power Institute

Ammad Faisal, Marathon Capital - Chicago, IL

Update on CFTC Regulation of Physical and Financial Transactions (Sep 2016)

Whether hedging, speculating (investing), or simply buying and selling physical commodities, compliance with CFTC mandatory requirements for clearing, margin, registration, reporting, recordkeeping, and position limits has become a major component of everyday life for power and natural gas market participants. News headlines of civil penalties (and jail-time) for regulatory non-compliance, market manipulation and market disruption in commodity markets makes keeping up with the CFTC’s regulations critical! Hear a brief CFTC regulatory update and a peek into the future as we contemplate the potential impacts of this year’s Presidential election.

Originally presented: Sep 2016 Gas and Power Institute

Phillip G. Lookadoo, Haynes and Boone, LLP - Washington, DC

A Bankruptcy Primer for Creditors and Contract Counterparties in the Gas and Power Industry (Sep 2016)

Originally presented: Sep 2016 Gas and Power Institute

Omer F. "Rick" Kuebel, Locke Lord LLP - New Orleans, LA

Bankruptcy in the Midstream Sector (Sep 2016)

Discuss  bankruptcy issues affecting midstream companies from the perspectives of the midstream company, the oil and gas producer/customer, and other interested parties. Learn about possible transaction structures between producers and midstream companies and contracting issues as they work together both to avoid bankruptcy and to strengthen their respective positions in the event of a bankruptcy filing by the other party.

Originally presented: Sep 2016 Gas and Power Institute

Omer F. "Rick" Kuebel, Locke Lord LLP - New Orleans, LA
John P. Melko, Gardere Wynne Sewell, LLP - Houston, TX
Michael P. Pearson, Jackson Walker LLP - Houston, TX
Frank Wright, Coats Rose, P.C. - Dallas, TX

The Ten Commandments of Ethical Leadership for Lawyers—Based on Lessons Learned From Some of Our Top Presidents of the United States (Sep 2016)

To fulfill our obligations to clients and society requires acting in accordance with an ethical framework for leadership in satisfying daily tasks. In this presidential election year, what better way to grasp this ethical framework than digging into the lessons from some of our greatest presidents whose timeless wisdom in how they went about their business can help lawyers focus on best practices in fulfilling our professional responsibilities.

Originally presented: Sep 2016 Gas and Power Institute

Talmage Boston, Winstead PC - Dallas, TX