The Global Quest for Energy Security
Annual Conference of the National Capital Area Chapter, U.S. Association for Energy Economics
The George Washington University
Marvin Center Continental Ballroom
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Agenda
Registration 8:00-8:30
Introduction, Michael Ratner, President, NCAC, 8:30-8:35
Panel 1: The International Role of the United States, 8:35-9:40
Moderator: Lisa Viscidi, director, Energy, Climate Change and Extractive Industries Program, Inter-American Dialogue
Confirmed speakers:
- Elizabeth Rosenberg, director, Energy, Economics and Security Program, Center for New American Security
- Christopher Smith, Senior Vice President, Cheniere Energy
- Barry Worthington, executive director, United States Energy Association
Panel 2: Perspective of the U.S. Military, 9:50-11:00
Moderator: Capt. Steve Brock, USN (ret), Senior Advisor, Council on Strategic Risks
Confirmed speakers:
- Sharon Burke, Senior Adviser, International Security and Resource Security programs, New America Foundation
- John Kliem, Executive Director, Resilient Energy Program Office, U.S. Navy
- Michael Wu, Principal, Converge Strategies
Break, 11:00-11:15
Panel 3: Shipping and Refining Industries Adapt to IMO 2020, 11:15-12:00
Moderator: Susan Grissom, Chief Industry Analyst, American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers
Confirmed speakers:
- Chris Cote, Analyst, ESAI Energy Inc.
- Ben Hawkins, Deputy for Commercial Regulations and Standards, U.S. Coast Guard
- Charlie Riedl, Executive Director, Center for Liquefied Natural Gas
Lunch, 12:00-1:15
Confirmed speaker: David Petraeus, Chairman of KKR Global Institute. General Petraeus is former director of the Central Intelligence Agency and was commanding general of the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan, and Commander of United States Central Command.
Panel 4: Protecting the Power Grid, 1:35-3:05
Moderator: Barney Rush, Member of the Board, ISO New England
Confirmed speakers:
- Peter Brandien, Vice President, System Operations, ISO New England
- W. Scott Hoppe, Founder and CEO, Sabreez, Inc.
- Emma Nicholson, Senior Project Manager, Concentric Energy Advisors
- Mark Stultz, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, The Faraday Grid
Panel 5: Fossil Fuel Security Focus, 3:10-4:30
Moderator: Aaron Annable, Energy Counsellor, Embassy of Canada
Confirmed speakers:
- Sami Alnuaim, President, Society of Petroleum Engineers
- Kathryn Clay, President, International Liquid Terminals Association
- Jeff Gunnulfsen, Senior Director, Security and Risk Management, American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers
- Matthew Hite, Vice President, GPA Midstream
Closing Remarks, 4:30-4:45
Cocktail Reception: 4:45-6:00
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Transportation is available by Metro Nearby GWU Parking