The Politics and Economic Reality of Shale Development in the Rockies
BakerHostetler, one of the first national law firms to create a dedicated shale practice, co-hosted a program with Young Professionals in Energy on July 16, 2014, and now offers the presentation as a free on-demand webinar.
The Shale Symposium focused on recent developments impacting the oil and gas industry in the Rockies and highlighted some of the beneficial impacts the industry is having on the nation’s economy. The program featured distinguished speakers who provided thoughtful insight on the future of the energy industry.
Featured speakers included:
- Brad Holly – Vice President, Operations (Rockies), Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
- Matt Most – Vice President – Government Relations (US), Encana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc.
- Mark R. Williams – Senior Vice President, Exploration and Development, Whiting Petroleum Corporation
Speakers discussed:
- Development in the DJ/Niobrara and Bakken
- Colorado politics regarding hydraulic fracturing
- Best operating practices in Colorado
- Effect of domestic energy development on the broader economy
- Challenges of producing oil from tight reservoirs
- Resource estimates of major U.S. shale plays
- Impact of new and anticipated well completion technologies on economics
- Benefits and risk mitigation of shale production
