Oil & Gas Development in Colorado - Balancing Energy and the Environment
February 2014
Oil & Gas Development in Colorado - Balancing Energy and the Environment
Co-sponsored by the Environmental Law Section of the CBA
Program Highlights:
- Colorado's Current Oil and Gas Boom - The Technology That Makes It Possible
- Environmental Concerns Relating to New Technologies and Production
- Regulation of Oil and Gas Environmental Impacts in Colorado
- Local Versus State Control of Oil and Gas Development
- New Technologies and Alternative Energy Sources
Program Description:
Striking the Balance. Energy production and use is desirable, but not without challenges and risks. Environmental regulation is effective and positive, but not without costs. Learn how hot button energy and environmental interests are being balanced by state and local governments, the energy industry, environmental and technical professionals, and practitioners. Colorado's leading energy and environmental experts unravel these issues.
Agenda:
8:15 am
Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:50 am
Welcome and Opening Remarks
9:00 am
Keynote Presentation
Presented by Honorable Bill Ritter, Director, Center for the New Energy Economy, and Former Governor, State of Colorado
9:30 am
Colorado's Current Oil and Gas Boom - The Technology That Makes It Possible
- Overview of Exploration and Production (E&P) Growth in Colorado
- Explanation of Fracing Technology
- Horizontal and Directional Drilling
Presenters:
Stuart Ellsworth, Engineering Manager, Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC)
Mike Paules, Senior Staff Regulatory Advisor, WPX Energy
Mike Paules, Senior Staff Regulatory Advisor, WPX Energy
10:30 am
Networking Break
10:45am
Environmental Concerns Relating to New Technologies and Production Boom
- Fracing
- Horizontal and Directional Drilling
- Volume of E&P Operations
- Proximity to Residential Property
Presenters:
Jamie Jost, Esq., Managing Shareholder, Jost and Shelton Energy Group, PC
Michael Freeman, Esq., Staff Attorney, Earthjustice
Ginny Brannon, Assistant Director for Water and Energy, Colorado Department of Natural Resources
Jamie Jost, Esq., Managing Shareholder, Jost and Shelton Energy Group, PC
Michael Freeman, Esq., Staff Attorney, Earthjustice
Ginny Brannon, Assistant Director for Water and Energy, Colorado Department of Natural Resources
12:00
Lunch on Your Own
1:00 pm
Regulation of Oil and Gas Environmental Impacts in Colorado
- COGCC Oversight Relating to Environmental Impacts
- Colorado Air Pollution Control Division Regulations and Studies
Presenters:
James Milne, Environmental Manager, COGCC
Margaret Ash, Field Inspections Manager, COGCC
William (Will) Allison, Director, Air Pollution Control Division Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
James Milne, Environmental Manager, COGCC
Margaret Ash, Field Inspections Manager, COGCC
William (Will) Allison, Director, Air Pollution Control Division Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
2:30 pm
Networking Break
2:45 pm
Local Versus State Control of Oil and Gas Development
- Overview of Recent Ordinances and Litigation
- Discussion of Different Perspectives Within Colorado
Presenters:
Jennifer Biever, Esq., Partner, Hogan Lovells US LLP
Bruce Barker, Esq., County Attorney, Weld County
Gerald Dahl, Esq., Partner, Murray Dahl Kuechenmeister & Renaud LLP
Jennifer Biever, Esq., Partner, Hogan Lovells US LLP
Bruce Barker, Esq., County Attorney, Weld County
Gerald Dahl, Esq., Partner, Murray Dahl Kuechenmeister & Renaud LLP
Matthew (Matt) Lepore, Director, COCGG
4:00 pm
New Technologies and Alternative Energy Sources
- Dry Fracing
- 21st - Century Utilities and Clean Energy Potential
Presenters:
W. James Hughes, Chief Technologist/Founder, SunStone Technologies
W. James Hughes, Chief Technologist/Founder, SunStone Technologies
Jeff Lyng, Senior Policy Advisor, Center for the New Energy Economy
5:00
Adjourn
Location Information
CLECI Large Classroom
1900 Grant Street, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80203
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1900 Grant Street, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80203
Registration Fees
| Non Member | $329.00 |
| CBA Member | $279.00 |
| CBA Environmental Law Section Member | $229.00 |
| Government Attorney | $229.00 |
| New Lawyer - NOT a CBA Environment Section Member; in practice < 3 years | $209.00 |
| Paralegal/Legal Support Staff | $209.00 |
| 5 or More Members from the Same Firm | $200.00 |
| New Lawyer - CBA Environment Section Member; in practice < 3 years | $179.00 |
| CLEACCESSPASS | $0.00 |
- General Credits: 8.00
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