Webinar: Fracking. Is it a game changer for the energy landscape?

Recorded Thursday, September 16, 2010

90 minutes

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Background

Hydraulic fracturing has dramatically increased the amount of potential natural gas available in the United States. It's been responsible for an increase in the number of mergers and acquisitions within the energy industry and impacted the commodity markets.

Meanwhile, worries regarding the potential environmental effects of hydraulic fracturing — particularly on groundwater — are growing, prompting federal, state and local authorities to set up regulations and standards for the production of unconventional gas resources.

At the same time. climate change policies are also expected to push the nation's reliance on natural gas higher. What does this mean for the energy landscape?

From the Barnett Shale in Texas to the Marcellus Shale in the Appalachian region, the future of natural gas supply growth and meeting new demand are hanging in the balance. The industry must address safety concerns and potential environmental hazards the extraction process poses, figure out how to proceed amidst regulatory uncertainty and navigate a growing number of state moratoriums and restrictions. In addition, utilities must hedge the risks associated with natural gas prices.

Join a panel of experts for a vital discussion of how fracking has implications for your short- and long-term generation planning and M&A strategy. 

Agenda

Learning Objectives

Panelists

Susan M. Cooke

Partner and Chair, Environmental Practice Group, McDermott Will & Emery LLP

Frank Murphy

Managing Director and Co-Head, Energy Group, R.W. Baird & Co.

William F. Whitsitt

Executive Vice President, Public Affairs, Devon Energy

Jennifer Zajac

Senior Editor, SNL Energy

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