Meetings

Electrical Generation | Industrywide Issues | Meetings

Join MDN in NYC for SNL’s Analyst Training in the Power and Gas Sectors
July 12, 2016July 20, 2016

The electric power and natural gas sectors are increasingly joined at the hip, as we observed in January (see Natural Gas and Electricity in U.S. Joined at the Hip). According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, natural gas has eked out coal to be the number one source of fuel powering electric generating plants in the U.S. MDN currently has 208 stories related to natural gas and electric generation (see them here). Billions of dollars are being spent just in the Marcellus/Utica on new natgas-fired electric plants (OH example: List of 7 Announced NatGas-Fired Electric Plants Planned in Ohio). Yes, natgas and powergen together is a big, hairy deal. So when MDN editor Jim Willis spotted a training seminar dedicated to the topic of natgas and powergen, SNL’s “Analyst Training in the Power and Gas Sectors,” a 2-day training event in New York City on August 8-9, 2016, he just had to go. And so he is! Jim is inviting MDN readers (analysts, investors, traders, others) who work for investment firms, banks, consultancies, engineering firms and other related companies to attend too. MDN has a number of subscribers who are based in New York, Chicago, Pittsburgh and Washington who should attend this event. Be forewarned: it’s not cheap. But Jim considers it to be the best possible training you can get on the topic of natgas and power generation. Here’s the details…
Read More “Join MDN in NYC for SNL’s Analyst Training in the Power and Gas Sectors”
Allegheny County | Meetings | Pennsylvania

DUG East – Roundup of Big News from Pittsburgh Event
June 24, 2016June 24, 2016

This week the Developing Unconventional Gas (DUG) East event was held in Pittsburgh, PA. There was a fair bit of news and a host of interesting stories coming from the event. Below we’ve listed stories worth your time, with a very brief summary of why to read those stories. To tease you: the money people think land deals are about to pick up in the Marcellus/Utica; Dept. of Energy Deputy Director Carmine Difiglio signs the praises of the Marcellus/Utica; in the weeds talking about technology; CONSOL’s plans for the Ohio Utica; and much more!…
Read More “DUG East – Roundup of Big News from Pittsburgh Event”
Meetings | Ohio | Pennsylvania | Statewide OH | Statewide PA | Statewide WV | West Virginia

First Time Ever – Shale Insight Event to Involve OH & WV
June 7, 2016June 7, 2016

For the first time ever the Marcellus Shale Coalition is cooperating with two other major statewide oil and gas groups to host its signature event called Shale Insight. MDN editor Jim Willis has attended Shale Insight for the last four of its five years–and Jim has always noticed it’s a largely Pennsylvania-focused event. This year that all changes. Shale Insight 2016, to be hosted in Pittsburgh, will also be co-sponsored and co-hosted by the Ohio Oil & Gas Association (OOGA) and the West Virginia Oil and Natural Gas Association (WVONGA). This moves Shale Insight from a Marcellus-focused event to a Marcellus/Utica/Northeast-focused event. Very exciting! Here’s the good news…
Read More “First Time Ever – Shale Insight Event to Involve OH & WV”
Energy Services | Industrywide Issues | Meetings | NEXUS Pipeline | Ohio | Pipelines | Research | Statewide OH | Utica Shale

Utica Event: OH Landowners Will Lose $6.5B in 5 Yrs, NEXUS May Get Nixed
April 8, 2016April 17, 2016

4/17/16 NOTE: Spectra Energy contacted MDN to express concerns that our headline leaves the wrong impression. A Spectra spokesman commented: “The story, particularly the headline, portrays the NEXUS Gas Transmission project as being canceled. This is untrue; NEXUS filed a Certificate Application with the FERC in November of 2015 and has consistently met its regulatory milestones since that time. The project is on schedule and we anticipate FERC issuing its approval to proceed in the second-half of 2016, thereby allowing us to achieve our in-service date of late 2017.” MDN does not mean to imply the project won’t happen–the speaker at the conference we reported on is the one saying that. We’re simply reporting what she said, which we found newsworthy. Spectra takes issue with the opinion that the project may get canceled–they are committed to building it. We have modified the shorter headline that did say “NEXUS Nixed” to say “NEXUS May Get Nixed” to be more accurate. We regret any wrong impression it may have left. Make no mistake, MDN hopes NEXUS happens! We’re rooting for it!

On Wednesday, the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce and ShaleDirectories.com co-hosted the Utica Upstream conference at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, OH. By all accounts we’ve read, it was an excellent event. (Note: ShaleDirectories is partnering with Sourcewater to present UpStream PA 2016 in State College on April 19). We spotted several articles about Utica Upstream, and all of them focused totally, or in part, on the presentation made by Maria Cortez of energy research firm/consultant Wood Mackenzie. Cortez was clearly the bell of the ball. Among her observations on Wednesday: Ohio landowners will lose $6.5 billion in lost income in the next five years thanks to the drilling slowdown; drillers will buy out other drillers at a rapid pace this year and next; the Utica needs at least 11 rigs to keep production at current levels (right now they’re running 11!); some 150-250 drilled but uncompleted wells (DUCs) will be the focus for drillers for the time being; and the NEXUS pipeline likely will NOT get built. But wait, there’s more!…
Read More “Utica Event: OH Landowners Will Lose $6.5B in 5 Yrs, NEXUS May Get Nixed”
Centre County | Lease & Royalty Payments | Meetings | Pennsylvania | Statewide PA

PA Royalty Owners Meet in State College: Bills, Lawsuits, Boycotts
April 5, 2016April 5, 2016

Last week Pennsylvania landowners (royalty owners) from around the state gathered in State College, PA for the 2016 NARO (National Association of Royalty Owners) PA Annual Meeting and Convention. A variety of interesting topics were addressed, including: support for House Bill (HB) 1391 that guarantees a minimum 12.5% royalty payment to landowners; coming lawsuits from landowners against the state over the state’s aggressive action in claiming ownership of the land under rivers and streams; and a call to boycott all films which star anti-fossil fuel man-child Leonardo DiCaprio…
Read More “PA Royalty Owners Meet in State College: Bills, Lawsuits, Boycotts”
Allegheny County | Meetings | Pennsylvania

MDN Subscriber Does Bang-Up Job as Moderator at NE O&G Awards
April 4, 2016April 4, 2016

Charlie Schliebs

Each year the Oil & Gas Awards hosts an industry summit followed by an award ceremony in various locations across the country. For the past couple of years MDN editor Jim Willis has been a moderator at the summit. However, Jim could not attend the event held last week in Pittsburgh (see Winners of 2016 Northeast Oil & Gas Awards [FREE Access]). So in his place, Jim nominated Charlie Schliebs, Co-founder and Managing Director at Stone Pier Capital Advisors in Pittsburgh (and long-time MDN subscriber), to be moderator. By all accounts from those we’ve corresponded with, Charlie did a magnificent job. His was the one session reported on by NGI’s Shale Daily (see below). We’d like to once again thank Charlie for his willingness to moderate and for the great job he did. We sincerely hope he puts next year’s event on his calendar! Charlie wrote the following post on LinkedIn about the experience…
Read More “MDN Subscriber Does Bang-Up Job as Moderator at NE O&G Awards”
Allegheny County | Meetings | Pennsylvania

Attend the O&G Awards Northeast Industry Summit for FREE
February 19, 2016February 19, 2016

MDN is very excited to once again support the Oil & Gas Awards Northeast Industry Summit, happening on Wed. March 30 in downtown Pittsburgh. This year’s Summit will run from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm and is FREE to attend (register here). MDN editor Jim Willis helped craft the program for this year’s Summit, which will focus on operating in the current tough environment. Attend to hear from leading organizations like: U.S Chamber of Commerce, Stone Pier Capital, EdgeMarc Energy Holdings, Chevron Appalachia Business Unit, Eclipse Resources, Hodgson Russ, Blank Rome, U.S. Well Services, Columbia Pipeline Group, Civil Environmental Consultants, M3 Midstream, Themark Corporation, Shalewater Solutions, McCutcheon Enterprises, Select Energy Services, and Mustang Oilfield Services. Details below…
Read More “Attend the O&G Awards Northeast Industry Summit for FREE”
Industrywide Issues | Meetings | Regulation

Winter Safety Seminar Features NIOSH Marcellus/Utica Field Research
October 16, 2015October 19, 2015

Attention Marcellus and Utica drillers (and those companies working in and for the industry): A National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) expert will present the findings of his field research in the Marcellus/Utica at the Winter Safety Seminar being held in Williamsport, PA on November 4th. OSHA (Occupational Health and Safety Administration) and EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), two federal agencies, are powerful forces when it comes to regulating companies across the country–including oil and gas companies. The NIOSH research will include a heads-up on what drillers and others in the industry can expect in the way of rules and the enforcement of those rules by OSHA and the EPA. Ignore this information at your own peril!…
Read More “Winter Safety Seminar Features NIOSH Marcellus/Utica Field Research”
Allegheny County | Meetings | Pennsylvania

Time to Enter YOUR Company in the 2016 Northeast Oil & Gas Awards
October 7, 2015October 7, 2015

It’s time to enter the 2016 Northeast Oil & Gas Awards contest! As in previous years, Marcellus Drilling News is pleased to promote the annual Oil & Gas Awards for the northeast, held each year in Pittsburgh. The 2016 event will be held on March 30 and nominations for 25 different categories are now open (see the list below). It costs nothing to nominate your own company–or someone else’s company–for an award. Finalists for each award are asked to sponsor a table at a gala ball/event (that’s how the event is paid for). It’s time to take a shot at having worthy companies–yours or someone else’s–recognized for the good work done in our beloved industry…
Read More “Time to Enter YOUR Company in the 2016 Northeast Oil & Gas Awards”
Exporting | Industrywide Issues | Meetings

IHS Bigwig Address European Petrochem Assoc with Shale Message
October 7, 2015October 7, 2015

Daniel Yergin

Earlier this week Daniel Yergin, vice chairman of powerhouse consulting firm IHS and the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Quest and The Prize, delivered the keynote address at the European Petrochemical Association’s (EPCA) 49th annual meeting in Berlin (Germany). The theme of Yergin’s keynote? Energy has entered ‘new era of shale’ with big benefits for petrochemicals. Below are highlights from Yergin’s insightful keynote address, provided to us by IHS…
Read More “IHS Bigwig Address European Petrochem Assoc with Shale Message”
Meetings | Ohio | Stark County

Utica Summit III to Convene in North Canton on October 13
October 5, 2015October 5, 2015

MDN is happy to support the Utica Summit III, a forum for high-level conversation about what is possible, now and in the future, because of the technology that permits horizontal drilling of the shale plays in the United States. Utica Summit III, presented by the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, The Repository, and ShaleDirectories.com, is scheduled for Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at The Conference Center, Kent State University at Stark (North Canton, OH). The crowd size is limited and past events have sold out. In addition to six main speakers, this year’s event will also include comments from no less than three U.S. Congressman…
Read More “Utica Summit III to Convene in North Canton on October 13”
Energy Services | Meetings | Pennsylvania | Philadelphia Energy Solutions | Statewide PA | Sunoco Logistics | UGI Energy Services

Shale Insight 2015: Opening Panel on Philadelphia as Energy Hub
September 22, 2015September 22, 2015

At last week’s Shale Insight conference, MDN editor Jim Willis sat in on a few of the main sessions. One of those sessions was the opener on Wednesday–a panel discussion moderated by the inimitable and always interesting Michael Krancer, a partner at the Philadelphia-based Blank Rome law firm and formerly the Secretary of the PA Dept. of Environmental Protection during Tom Cobett’s administration. The panel discussion was titled “Philadelphia – The New Northeast Energy Hub” and featured an all-star lineup: Joe Colella, senior VP at Sunoco Logistics; Phil Rinaldi, Chairman and CEO at Philadelphia Energy Solutions; and John Walsh, President and CEO of UGI Corporation. Mike Krancer kicked off the session with a bold statement: He believes Philly will rival and soon pass Houston, Texas as the dominant energy hub in the United States…
Read More “Shale Insight 2015: Opening Panel on Philadelphia as Energy Hub”
Meetings | Pennsylvania | Statewide PA

“Philadelphia as Energy Leader” Session Captured Live by Cartoonist
September 22, 2015September 22, 2015

At last week’s Shale Insight event in Philadelphia, MDN editor Jim Willis took in a few of the main/general sessions, but could not make it to all of the sessions. One of the session he wishes he attended was one called “Pennsylvania as an Energy Leader: The Role of Producers, Pipeline and Philadelphia.” Sean Moran of energy law firm Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney moderated a panel that discussed what role Philadelphia can play as a northeast “energy hub.” That concept has been around for a few years now and was front and center at this year’s Shale Insight. Here’s the unique thing about this particular session: as the panelists talked, the very gifted artist Jim Nuttle made a “graphic recording” of the session–creating an illustrated cartoon/mindmap of the concepts discussed. Have a look…
Read More ““Philadelphia as Energy Leader” Session Captured Live by Cartoonist”
Centre County | Industrywide Issues | Meetings | Pennsylvania | Pipelines | Processing Plants | Statewide PA

Get the Low Down on PA’s Midstream Next Week in State College
September 22, 2015September 22, 2015

Listen up everyone who has an interest in Pennsylvania’s midstream–pipelines and processing plants. Billions of dollars are being spent in Pennsylvania as the gas industry builds out its pipelines to all parts of the northeast, Middle Atlantic, southeast and Midwest regions of the U.S. The two questions everyone wants to know: (1) Who is spending the money? and (2) Where is the money being spent? The answer to those two questions and more will be answered at the Midstream PA 2015 Seminar on Thursday, October 1, 2015 at the Penn Stater Conference Center in State College, PA. MDN is proud to support this event…
Read More “Get the Low Down on PA’s Midstream Next Week in State College”
Hydraulic Fracturing | Industrywide Issues | Kanawha County | Meetings | West Virginia

WSJ Reporter Russell Gold to Keynote Fracking Forum at WVSU
September 22, 2015September 22, 2015

Next Tuesday, Sept. 29, West Virginia State University (WVSU) will sponsor a forum on fracking and shale at WVSU’s James C. Wilson University Union in Institute, WV. The forum, titled “Fracking: In the Beginning Was the Source Rock” is free and open to the public. Keynoting the event will be award-winning Wall Street Journal energy reporter Russell Gold, who authored the book “The Boom: How Fracking Ignited the American Energy Revolution and Changed the World.” This is a unique opportunity to hear (and ask questions) of someone with expert insights into the shale revolution in the Marcellus/Utica and beyond–and what he sees on the horizon for the future…
Read More “WSJ Reporter Russell Gold to Keynote Fracking Forum at WVSU”
Meetings | Pennsylvania | Statewide PA

Shale Insight Day 2: News Roundup
September 18, 2015September 18, 2015

Below are articles written by others who attended this year’s Shale Insight event in Philadelphia. MDN editor Jim Willis sat in on some of the general sessions and took notes. He’ll share his own notes and insights on Shale Insight next week. In the meantime, here’s what mainstream media said about the sessions happening on Day Two…
Read More “Shale Insight Day 2: News Roundup”