7th Annual Alaska Oil and Gas Congress

The Summit

8:00

Registration Opens and Coffee is Served

9:00

Opening Remarks from Summit Chair

9:15

Addressing Southcentral Alaska's Natural Gas Supply and Storage Requirements

Rebecca Logan
GM, Alaska Industry Support Alliance and Chair Railbelt Utility Task Force

How will an in-state gas line help?
Why is there resurgence in the Cook Inlet?
What is the status of current activity?
Addressing Cook Inlet's immediate need for energy
Alaska's first natural gas storage project: What will this mean for Alaska? What new opportunities does it present?
Exploring the mining industry's current and future needs

10:30

Networking Coffee Break

10:50

Railbelt Energy Plan: Exploring Options to Keep the Lights On

Joe Griffith
GM
Matanuska Electric Association
Rebecca Logan
GM, Alaska Industry Support Alliance and Chair Railbelt Utility Task Force
Brian Newton
President & CEO
Golden Valley Electric Association
Jim Posey
GM
Municipal Power and Light

12:15

Networking Luncheon for Delegates and Speakers

1:30

Exploring Alternative and Renewable Energy Solutions for Alaska

Critical details on Alaska's landmark renewable energy legislation
- How does it incent new development?
- What results does it expect to achieve?
Update on CIRI's in-situ coal project and Fire Island wind project
Progress report on the Susitna hydro project
What is the status of renewable energy projects in the state?

2:30

Exploring Issues and Solutions Around Non-Integrated Areas/Remote Areas

3:15

Chair's Closing Remarks and Seminar Concludes