The Future of U.S. Offshore Oil and Natural Gas Development

The CSIS Energy and National Security Program hosted a discussion on the future of offshore oil and gas developments in the United States.

Agenda

9:00-10:00 AM Keynote Speaker:
Michael R. Bromwich, Director, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation, and Enforcement

10:00-11:30 AM Panel:
Christopher Smith, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Oil and Natural Gas, Office of Fossil Energy, U.S. Department of Energy
Offshore Oil and Gas Research Activities

Charlie Williams, Chief Scientist, Well Engineering and Production Technology, Shell
Activities of the Joint Industry Task Force and Safety Institute

Mike Wallace, Senior Adviser, CSIS and former Vice Chairman and COO of Constellation Energy
Creation of Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO)

Commenter:
J. Robinson West, Chairman of the Board, Founder, and CEO of PFC Energy

Moderator:
Frank A. Verrastro, Senior Vice President and Director, CSIS Energy and National Security Program

In response to the April 2010 explosion of the Deepwater Horizon offshore drilling rig and the resulting oil spill, CSIS developed the "Impacts of the Gulf Oil Spill Series." The project is designed to inform the ongoing public debate by examining the complex interconnections between exploration, risk, regulatory environments, and economic consequences.

Registration required.  Please register no later than close of business on Monday, April 18th. Send your confirmation to energy@csis.org.