13th Appalachia Energy Law Conference
2022-09-07 17:00 - 2022-09-08 18:30 (America/New_York) | The Westin Pittsburgh, 1000 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15222, United States
Babst Calland joins the Institute for Energy Law and the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) at the 13th Appalachia Energy Law Conference (f/k/a Law of Shale Plays Conference), September 7-8, 2022. Focused on legal issues related to the shale plays in the United States, this conference brings together clients, attorneys, professional landmen, and other professionals to learn and discuss important cases, concepts, and trends. In addition, the conference features multiple networking opportunities with other attendees.
Attorney Chelsea Heinz will be a co-panelist for “Royalty Roundup: A Survey of Developments in Appalachian Oil & Gas Royalty Litigation.” Exploration & Production companies operating in Appalachia face a patchwork and ever-changing landscape of oil and gas royalty precedent. Recently, legal decisions out of Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia continue to transform the law being applied to varying lease royalty provisions. This panel provides an update on those developments that may inform development and operational decisions moving forward.
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2022 National Tanks Conference
2022-09-12 08:00 - 2022-09-15 14:00 | Wyndham Grand Hotel Downtown, 600 Commonwealth Place, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Babst Calland joins NEIWPCC for its National Tanks Conference, September 12-15, 2022. This Conference brings together hundreds of UST/LUST professionals, including tank inspectors; cleanup specialists; state, tribal, and territorial employees; federal regulators; and industry representatives to network and learn about emerging issues, policy, equipment, and many other topics. For more information, click here.

2022 WV Brownfields Conference
2022-09-13 - 2022-09-14
Attorney Matt Wood will be a co-panelist for “PFAS Forever Chemicals – What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You” during the 2022 WV Brownfields Conference on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. For more information, click here.

2022 Northeast Sustainable Communities Workshop
2022-09-13 08:00 - 2022-09-14 16:00 | Hilton Stamford Hotel & Executive Meeting Center
Babst Calland joins the Brownfield Coalition of the Northeast (BCONE) for its annual Northeast Sustainable Communities Workshop (NSCW), September 13-14, 2022. NSCW takes a regional, cross-industry approach to redevelopment that allows brownfield, environmental, and sustainability professionals to come together and get unique insights and perspectives on key regional issues, up-to-date strategies and emerging solutions for more successful remediation, resilience and sustainable projects.
Attorney Mackenzie Moyer will be a co-panelist for the “PFAS at Brownfield Sites Session (3C).” For more information, click here.

SEER's 30th Fall Conference
2022-09-21 13:00 - 2022-09-23 16:45 | Renaissance Nashville Hotel
Babst Calland joins the American Bar Association’s Section of Environment, Energy and Resources (SEER) for its 30th Fall Conference, September 21-23, 2021. SEER’s Fall Conference is the premier forum for environmental, energy, and resources lawyers: a meeting place where practitioners can find the most current and sophisticated analyses of the complicated issues facing their practice.
Attorney Jim Curry will be a co-panelist for “Put Your Next Foot Forward: Next Generation Technologies and Innovations.” Over the last decade we have witnessed new technologies and innovations that have reshaped our energy sources and the practice of environmental, energy, and resources law. Increasingly, many technologies and innovations originate in other countries, or are developed by U.S. entities in
coordination with international entities and then ultimately deployed in the United States. Panelists will forecast the next generation of technologies and innovations that will shape our practices in the years to come, such as carbon capture, hydrogen as a fuel, small modular reactors, and advanced grid technology. Panelists will pay particular attention to the themes we are currently seeing in international environmental, climate change, and energy law. Attendees will gain insight into the next generation of technologies and innovations and what lawyers need to consider in facilitating their successful deployment.
Attorney Gary Steinbauer served on the Planning Committee.
For more information, click here.
Jim Curry
Gary Steinbauer

Shale Insight 2022
2022-09-27 11:30 - 2022-09-29 14:15 | Bayfront Conference Center, 1 Sassafras Pier, Erie, PA, 16507
Babst Calland joins the Marcellus Shale Coalition for Shale Insight 2022, September 27-29, 2022. Shale Insight offers participants unprecedented interaction with industry-leading CEOs, elected officials and thought leaders, all of whom play a critical role in crafting the public policy and technical landscape that defines shale gas development around the world. Insightful technical and public affairs sessions, national keynote addresses, and networking receptions will provide attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors unique access to the industry’s most influential leaders and innovators.
Attorneys Jim Curry and Kevin Garber will co-present “The Latest Hydrogen and CCS Developments and What They Mean for the Natural Gas Industry.” Hydrogen and carbon capture and sequestration have emerged as a potential solution to address unprecedented decarbonization demands from investors, customers and governments. The U.S. Department of Energy will soon be reviewing applications and awarding grants for regional Hydrogen Hubs, perhaps including one in Appalachia, while private industry continues to actively explore the generation of hydrogen and its use for industrial, transportation and other uses. Sequestering the carbon is a key component to the development and deployment of hydrogen as an energy source, particularly in our region. This session will provide the latest developments on the status of IIJA review and funding of hydrogen hubs, the generation of hydrogen and the market for off-takers, CO2 and hydrogen pipeline regulation and permitting, and primacy for UIC permitting of injection wells.
Attorney Keith Coyle will be the moderator and Senior Director of Safety Chris Hoidal will be a co-panelist for “Pipeline Safety in the Biden Administration.” The Biden administration has issued several significant pipeline safety rules since coming to office in January 2021, including new safety standards and reporting requirements for onshore gas gathering lines, as well as new valve installation and rupture detection standards for gas, hazardous liquid, and carbon dioxide pipelines. The Administration is also developing new rulemaking proposals to establish enhanced leak detection and repair requirements for gas pipelines and address other congressional mandates. These new rulemakings, along with the Administration’s focus on environmental issues, have impacted the regulatory landscape and policy priorities of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), the federal agency charged with administering the nation’s pipeline safety program. This session will cover recent developments in pipeline safety and discuss the potential challenges and opportunities that operators can expect during the Biden administration.
For more information, click here.
Jim Curry
Kevin Garber
Keith Coyle
Chris Hoidal

Harnessing Hydrogen: Exploring Local & Regional Opportunities in Appalachia
2022-10-04 09:00 - 14:30 | Washington & Jefferson College
Babst Calland joins the Washington & Jefferson Center for Energy Policy and Management for its “Harnessing Hydrogen: Exploring Local & Regional Opportunities in Appalachia” symposium on Tuesday, October 4, 2022. Attorney Kevin Garber will be a co-panelist for “Fundamentals of Hydrogen Energy and Carbon Capture.”
While hydrogen energy and carbon capture utilization/storage present a tremendous opportunity for the tri-state region, the path forward is unclear. Several economic, regulatory, and technological challenges to development and deployment exist. Furthermore, local and regional governmental bodies lack a knowledge base to assess the costs and benefits of the burgeoning industry.
​Harnessing Hydrogen is a day-long conference that will feature individual talks, panel discussions, and interest-specific breakout sessions related to the development of hydrogen energy within the Pennsylvania-Ohio-West Virginia area. The event will be held by the Center for Energy Policy & Management, which strives to provide credible, impartial, and accessible information on the region’s most salient energy topics.
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2022 Marcellus to Market (M2M)
2022-10-19 08:00 - 19:00 | Hollywood Casino at the Meadows
Pipeline Attorney Chris Kuhman will present a “Pipeline Safety Update” during PIOGA’s 2022 Marcellus to Market (M2M) on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. M2M will explore efforts to promote manufacturing in Pennsylvania, natural gas as a transportation fuel, the future of the Appalachian Storage Hub, and the latest regarding pipelines and other means of delivering natural gas to market. M2M will also explore innovations such as blending natural gas and hydrogen in power generation, exciting local partnerships involving natural gas, and fostering the next generation of energy and manufacturing workforce.

2022 Annual Environmental Conference
2022-10-27 08:00 - 15:15 | Eden Resort & Suites, 222 Eden Rd., Lancaster, PA, 17601, United States
Attorney Colleen Grace Donofrio will present “Your Survival Guide for Inspections and Compliance Visits” during the PA Chamber of Business and Industry’s 2022 Annual Environmental Conference. This presentation will be an informal, interactive discussion of Best Management Practices to minimize potential enforcement, including:

Pre-Arrival Tip;
On-Site Visit Management Consideration;
Recommended Post-Visit Action; and
*NEW* Spill Plan Coverage Considerations.

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CCUS Projects & Environmental Law
2022-11-02 07:45 - 2022-11-03 11:15 | Webinar
Babst Calland joins EUCI for “CCUS Projects & Environmental Law,” November 2-3, 2022. Carbon capture, sequestration, utilization, and storage (CCUS) will be essential in meeting net zero GHG emission goals. Although Congress has accelerated CCUS as a national decarbonization strategy with billions in new investments, CCS projects still face many obstacles in the US, and current federal environmental laws and regulations may often impede progress. The permitting and regulatory approvals needed for a CCUS project are complex and may require a multitude of federal, state, and local authorizations. The precise mix of environmental permits, authorizations, and/or reviews needed will be project specific. This course will equip you with the details needed to understand the environmental regulatory requirements and landscape for a CCUS project.
Gary Steinbauer
Environmental Attorney Gary Steinbauer will present an “Introduction & Overview of Environmental Regulations Affecting CCUS.” The permitting of a CCUS project is complex and may require a combination of federal, state, and local permits or authorizations. For federal review, a project may require Clean Air Act permits, an Underground Injection Control permit, and a Clean Water Act permit, among others. For offshore projects, a CCUS project will need to comply with the Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act (MPRSA) and the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA). CCUS projects on federal lands, supported by federal funds, or that require certain federal permits and authorizations, must also comply with NEPA, Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), and the National Historic Preservation Act. CCUS developers must also navigate the complex patchwork of state and local laws and regulations.
Gary will also present “Air Quality.” The federal Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) requires reporting of greenhouse gas (GHG) data and other relevant information from large GHG emission sources, fuel and industrial gas suppliers, and carbon oxide injection sites in the US. Depending on their size and location, CCUS projects may also have to obtain certain CAA construction or operating permits. Carbon dioxide leakage from a CCUS project could result in violations of its applicable CAA permits. This session will cover:

Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program and associated CCUS reporting
Potential Clean Air Act Permits needed for a CCUS project

Chris Kuhman
Pipeline Attorney Chris Kuhman will present “Pipeline Safety.” The Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has primary authority to regulate interstate carbon dioxide pipelines. The PHMSA’s Office of Pipeline Safety regulates the design, construction, operation, maintenance, and spill response planning for regulated pipelines.
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Leadership West Virginia's 15th Annual State of the State Reception
2023-01-11 19:00 - 23:00 | Charleston Marriott Town Center, 200 Lee St. E, Charleston, WV, 25301, United States
Babst Calland joins Leadership West Virginia on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, following the State of the State address at the Charleston Town Center Marriott for its 15th Annual State of the State Reception. For more information, click here.

2023 GO-WV Winter Meeting
2023-01-18 07:30 - 2023-01-19 15:00 | Charleston Town Center Marriott, 200 Lee Street East, Charleston, WV, 25301, United States
Babst Calland joins GO-WV for its 2023 Winter Meeting, January 18-19, 2023. For more information, click here.

Smart Business Dealmakers Conference - Navigating M&A Uncertainty
2023-02-09 08:00 - 18:00 | Wyndham Grand Hotel Downtown, 600 Commonwealth Place, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Babst Calland joins Smart Business for its Dealmakers Conference, “Navigating M&A Uncertainty,” on Thursday, February 9, 2023. Attorney Kevin Wills will be the moderator for “Preparing Your Company to Navigate Deals On the Angry Seas.” Are you ready to pursue M&A opportunities with rising interest rates, stricter deal terms, a tight labor market, and uncertain economic conditions? Join this group of C-suite executives and deal advisors for a rousing conversation about how to keep your organization’s M&A ship safely sailing forward amid swirling water, dark clouds, and the gathering storm.
The Smart Business Dealmakers Conference connects hundreds of local dealmakers — from middle-market CEOs to top investors and lenders to leading M&A advisers. With sessions ranging from raising capital to selling companies, this conference covers the breadth of the M&A landscape. For more information, click here.

WVU College of Law's National Energy and Sustainability Moot Court Competition
2023-03-02 - 2023-03-04 | WVU College of Law, 101 Law School Dr. , Morgantown , WV, 26506, United States
Babst Calland joins the West Virginia University College of Law for its National Energy & Sustainability Moot Court Competition, March 2-4, 2023. For more information, click here.

PBI's 2023 Environmental Law Forum
2023-03-15 09:00 - 2023-03-16 16:15 | Hilton Harrisburg, 1 N 2nd St., Harrisburg, PA, 17101, United States
Babst Calland joins the Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) for its 2023 Environmental Law Forum, March 15-16, 2023. The following attorneys will be presenters:

Keith Coyle (“Pipelines: Gas, CO2 and Hydrogen”);
Betsy Dupuis (“Land Use/Zoning Law Update”); and
Kevin Garber (“Planners’ Roundtable [ETHICS]”).

Kevin Garber also served as a member of the planning team for this Forum. For more information, click here.
Keith Coyle
Betsy Dupuis
Kevin Garber

2023 Appalachian Land Institute
2023-03-21 07:30 - 2023-03-22 15:30 | Hilton Garden Inn at Southpointe, 1000 Corporate Drive, Canonsburg, PA, 15317, United States
Babst Calland joins the American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL) for its 2023 Appalachian Land Institute, March 21-22, 2023. Attorney Moore Capito will present “Energy Policy in West Virginia from the Statehouse Perspective” and Attorney Robert Stonestreet will present “The New West Virginia Unitization Process.” For more information, click here.
Moore Capito
Robert Stonestreet

2023 PIOGA Spring Meeting
2023-03-23 07:45 - 19:00 | Rivers Casino
Attorney Jean Mosites will be a panelist for “Water Disposal” during PIOGA’s Spring Meeting on Thursday, March 23, 2023. For more information, click here.

2023 For Women, By Women Conference
2023-03-23 16:30 - 2023-03-24 16:30 | Oglebay Resort, Wheeling, WV, 465 Lodge Dr, Wheeling, 26003
Babst Calland joins the Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia’s Women in the Law Committee for its For Women, By Women Conference, March 23-24, 2023. This Conference is a unique experience designed to help women lawyers re-energize with tools designed to expand participants’ professional and business development networks.
Jenni Hicks
Joe Bunn
Attorney Jenni Hicks serves on the Women in the Law Committee.
Attorney Joe Bunn will be a speaker for “Male Allyship: What It Is and Why It Matters.”
For more information, click here.

2023 ALOM Spring Educational Conference
2023-04-13 - 2023-04-15 | Seven Springs Mountain Resort, 777 Water Wheel Drive, Seven Springs, PA, 15622, United States
Babst Calland joins the Allegheny League of Municipalities (ALOM) for its 2023 Spring Educational Conference, April 13-15, 2023. Attorney Steve Korbel will be a presenter for “What Lies Beneath? Managing Your Risk and Compliance with PA 1 Call Regulations” and “ALOM Solicitor’s Legal Panel – Your Questions Answered!” For more information, click here.

49th Annual Mining Symposium
2023-04-18 09:00 - 2023-04-19 16:00 | Embassy Suites in Charleston
Babst Calland joins the West Virginia Coal Association for its 49th Annual Mining Symposium, April 18-19, 2023. Attorney Lisa Bruderly will present “WOTUS Rulemaking and Status.” For more information, click here.

2023 ABA Litigation Section Annual Conference
2023-04-19 11:30 - 2023-04-21 14:00 | Loews Atlanta Hotel
Babst Calland joins the American Bar Association (ABA) for its 2023 Litigation Section Annual Conference, April 19-21, 2023. This Conference brings together top litigation professionals from across the U.S. to discuss timely legal issues and the latest in trial advocacy, litigation strategy, and case management. Attorney Joseph Schaeffer will chair the panel on “Anatomy of a Major Discovery Project.” For more information, click here.

2023 WVMEG Summit
2023-05-01 09:00 - 2023-05-02 15:00 | Oglebay Resort, Wheeling, WV, 465 Lodge Dr, Wheeling, 26003
Babst Calland joins the West Virginia Manufacturers Association (WVMA) for its 2023 WVMEG Summit, May 1-2, 2023. This regional, annual event brings together manufacturing and energy leaders, state and local officials, economic development professionals, and friends of industry and energy from West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Summit attendees will explore the broader intersections of manufacturing and energy from power generation to downstream manufacturing development through feedstocks by created oil & natural gas and rare earth extraction. Expert presenters will provide updates and new information on a variety of issues relating to manufacturing and energy. For more information, click here.

Keystone Space Collaborative Second Annual Conference
2023-06-01 08:00 - 2023-06-02 17:00 | Sheraton Pittsburgh Station Square, 300 W Station Square Dr. , Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
The Keystone Space Collaborative will be hosting their 2nd Annual Conference to bring government, industry, academia and regional talent together again in Pittsburgh. In addition to inter/nationally-renowned keynote speakers and panelists, the conference will expand to showcase member companies, organizations and individuals; and provide curated connection opportunities; as well as other new content.
For more information, click here.

2023 AAPL Annual Meeting
2023-06-14 08:00 - 2023-06-17 23:00 | Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach
Babst Calland joins AAPL for its Annual Meeting, June 14-17, 2023. For more information, click here.

EMLF’s 44th Annual Institute
2023-06-18 12:00 - 2023-06-20 12:30 | The Charleston Place
Babst Calland joins the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) for its 44th Annual Institute, June 18-20, 2023.
Litigation Attorneys Katrina Bowers, Josh Snyder and Austin Rogers will present “Devil’s Advocate: Crossing the Line of Zealous Advocacy.” As zealous advocates, attorneys dance on the blade of aggressive advocacy and persuasion. This presentation will explore this delicate dance through the lens of real-life examples.
Pipeline Attorney Keith Coyle will present “New Federal Gathering Line Regulations.” The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration issued a final rule in November 2021 prescribing new safety standards and reporting requirements for onshore gas gathering lines. In this session, Keith, a former PHMSA Attorney Advisor who represented two pipeline trade organizations during the rulemaking process and in subsequent litigation, will provide an overview of the new requirements. As part of his discussion, he will review the criteria that determine whether an onshore gas gathering line meets the definition of a newly regulated Type C gathering line, as well as the regulatory requirements that apply to these types of pipelines. Keith will also cover the requirements that apply to reporting-only Type R gathering lines and some of the other key provisions in the new rules, including the process for obtaining authorization to use composite pipe material in Type C lines.
For more information, click here.
Katrina Bowers
Keith Coyle
Austin Rogers
Josh Snyder

69th Annual Natural Resources and Energy Law Institute
2023-07-20 08:30 - 2023-07-22 12:00 | Grand America Hotel, 555 South Main Street, Salt Lake City, UT, 84111, United States
Babst Calland joins The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law (FRNEL) for its 69th Annual Natural Resources and Energy Law Institute, July 20-22, 2023. Attorney Blaine Lucas will present “NIMBY Déjà Vu – Local Government Roadblocks to the Energy Transition.”
The Institute this year features more than 60 speakers from academia, industry, private practice, government, and other organizations. It opens with a General Session on Thursday morning, followed by separate sections on Oil & Gas and Landman’s Issues, Renewable Energy and Electricity, Mining, Public Lands and Indian Law, Environmental Law, International Law, Water Law, and Corporate Counsel Issues. For more information, click here.

2023 West Virginia Aviation Conference
2023-07-30 10:00 - 2023-08-01 10:30 | Canaan Valley Resort and Conference Center
Babst Calland joins the West Virginia Airport Managers Association for its annual West Virginia Aviation Conference, July 30-August 1, 2023. For more information, click here.

2nd Annual Marcellus Shale Water Business Update
2023-08-08 17:00 - 2023-08-09 18:30 | The Westin Pittsburgh, 1000 Penn Avenue, PA, 15222, United States
Babst Calland joins the Oilfield Water Connection for its 2nd Annual Marcellus Shale Water Business Update on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. During this conference, 150 E&P, midstream, and water service business leaders will gather in Pittsburgh for networking and discussion of the latest produced water industry trends pertaining to commercialization, business risks/opportunities, optimization, and capital allocation. Attorney Jean Mosites will serve as a co-panelist for “Legal & Regulatory Trends.” For more information, click here.

WVCA Annual Membership Meeting
2023-08-10 - 2023-08-12 | The Greenbrier, 300 W Main St. , White Sulphur Springs , WV, 24986, United States
Babst Calland joins the West Virginia Coal Association for its Annual Membership Meeting, August 10-12, 2023. For more information, click here.

2023 GO-WV Summer Meeting
2023-08-13 10:00 - 2023-08-15 22:00 | The Greenbrier, 300 W Main St. , White Sulphur Springs , WV, 24986, United States
Babst Calland joins GO-WV for its Summer Meeting, August 13-15, 2023. For more information, click here.
