2023 Fuels Conference: Fuels for Thought

2023 Fuels Conference: Fuels for Thought

WHEN: Monday, September 18 from 8 am to 5 pm with reception to follow
WHERE: The University of Massachusetts Club, One Beacon Street, Boston, MA
PARKING: One Beacon Garage, Boston, MA

OVERVIEW:
The transition to renewable and clean energy sources is paramount, but it cannot be achieved without addressing pipeline networks and transportation fuels that have long been the backbone of global energy systems. This conference offers a platform for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and transformative discussions that will shape the future of energy infrastructure. Engage with leading industry experts as they present cutting-edge technologies, best practices, and policy frameworks to drive the decarbonization of pipeline networks and transportation fuels.

DOWNLOADABLE PROGRAM  |  SPEAKER BIOS

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:
Jake Anderson, Head of Natural Gas and Power Fundamentals, Macquarie Group
Jeffrey N. Roy, House Chair of the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy, MA House of Representatives
Eric Slifka, President & CEO, Global Partners LP

PANELS:

Panel I: Greening Pipeline Networks
Moderator: Daniella Landers, Partner, Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Max Bergeron, Manager, Stakeholder Relations, Enbridge
José Costa, President, Northeast Gas Association
Donny McCallum, Chief Financial Officer, Smartpipe Technologies

Panel II: Policy & Regulatory Frameworks
Moderator: Shaela Collins, U.S. Corporate Relations – Integrated Power Policy, Shell USA
James (Jamie) Van Nostrand, Chair, MA Department of Public Utilities
Jessica Waldorf, Chief of Staff & Director of Policy Implementation, NY State Public Service Commission
Carleton Simpson, Commissioner, NH  Public Utilities Commission

Panel III: Carbon Accounting & Clean Fuels Options
Moderator: Melissa Whitten, Managing Consultant Daymark Energy Advisors
Dr. Tristan Brown, Director of the Bioeconomy Development Institute and Associate Professor of Energy Resource Economics, SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry
Matt Herman, Senior Director Renewable Products Marketing, Iowa Soybean Association
Adam Klauber, VP, Sustainability and ESG, World Energy
Jim Spaeth, Systems Development Manager, U.S. Department of Energy

Panel IV: Clean Fuel Programs & Their Impact on Emissions Reductions
Moderator: Mike McAdams, President, Advanced Biofuels Association 
Lindsay Fitzgerald, VP of Government Relations, GEVO & Low Carbon Fuels Coalition
Tim Zenk, Principal, Molecule
Glenn Johnston, Senior Advisor, Downstream Policy & Advocacy Americas, Shell

CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS:
Jonathan Carroll, Manager, Director, Business Development, Energir
Sara Wilmer, Principal and Vice President, Levitan & Associates, Inc.

COST*:
NECA Members $550 | Non-members $600 | Government $300 | Young Professional Members** $310 | YP Non-members** $335 | Students $125 

** Working in the energy industry less than five years

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:
Limited group rate hotel rooms are available for Sunday night, September 17, at the Hyatt Centric Hotel Faneuil Hall Boston. Additional fees apply for valet parking. 

Showcase Sponsor: Global Partners
Premier Sponsors: Daymark Energy Advisors | Enbridge | Gaz Métro LNG | StoneTurn
Corporate Sponsors: Analysis Group | Excelerate Energy | Levitan & Associates | Shell Energy North America

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