TXOGA Lone Star Energy Forum Showcases Technology, Innovation, Global Leadership of Texas Oil and Natural Gas Industry

October 20, 2017

TXOGA Lone Star Energy Forum Showcases Technology, Innovation, Global Leadership of Texas Oil and Natural Gas Industry

Congressman Kevin Brady, RRC Commissioner Sitton, Energy Experts Featured

HOUSTON, TX – The Texas Oil & Gas Association’s (TXOGA) Lone Star Energy Forum in Houston today showcased technology, innovation and global leadership of the Texas oil and natural gas industry.  Featured speakers in the daylong forum included Congressman Kevin Brady, U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means Chairman, Texas Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton, oil and natural gas company executives, economists, professors and political analysts.

“The oil and natural gas industry is firing on all pistons here in Texas because of innovation, ingenuity and smart policy,” said Todd Staples, president of TXOGA. “Our Lone Star Energy Forum is an opportunity to hear from the nation’s energy and policy experts who understand that Texas oil and natural gas secures our economy, our environment and our future.”

“Texans are fortunate to have abundant natural resources and a pro-business environment with low taxes and sensible regulations, which translates to well-paying jobs and strong local communities,” said Congressman Kevin Brady. “The work of the men and women in the oil and natural gas industry contributes to America’s energy security every day and I’m honored to participate in the Lone Star Energy Forum.”


The Lone Star Energy Forum included the following speakers:

Energy Forum Session 1

  • Dr. Ken Morgan, TCU Energy Institute Director, “Debunking Oil and Gas Myths”
  • A.J. Teague, Enterprise Products Partners, CEO, “What Makes Texas a Global Leader: Midstream Perspective”
  • Panel: Technology & Innovation, Driving Global Competitiveness for Texas Energy
    • Adell Heneghan, PDC Energy VP for Environmental and Safety Affairs (Moderator)
    • Blake Scott, Scott Energy Technologies CEO
    • Stephen Ingram, Halliburton VP of Technology Solutions and Innovation
    • Chris Yoxall, The ROSEN Group Senior Vice President

Energy Forum Session 2

  • Don Templin, Marathon Petroleum President, “What Makes Texas a Global Leader: Downstream Perspective”
  • Tim Dove, Pioneer Natural Resources CEO, “What Makes Texas a Global Leader: Upstream Perspective”
  • Panel: Discussion on U.S. Upstream Activity, Investment, and Price Outlooks
    • R. T. Dukes, Wood Mackenzie Research Director (Moderator)
    • Clay Lightfoot, Wood Mackenzie Research Manager
    • Jonathan Garrett, Wood Mackenzie Research Director
    • Linda Htein, Wood Mackenzie Senior Research Manager

Keynote Lunch/Federal Roundtable: Policy & Politics 

  • Michael Baselice, Political Analyst (Moderator)
  • The Honorable Earl Pomeroy, Former Congressman (D-ND)
  • Dave Carney, Republican Political Consultant

Energy Forum Session 3

  • The Honorable Kevin Brady, U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means Chairman
  • The Honorable Ryan Sitton, Commissioner, Texas Railroad Commission

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