2021 PIOGA Spring Meeting
2021-05-19 08:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Rivers Casino
Attorneys Kevin Garber and Jean Mosites will co-present “Pipeline Pitfalls – Legal Challenges & Obstacles” during the 2021 PIOGA Spring Meeting on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. For more information, click here.
Kevin Garber
Jean Mosites

Pipeline Safety Regulations
2021-05-20 07:45 - 12:15 | Webinar
On Thursday, May 20, 2021, Pipeline Attorneys Keith Coyle, Jim Curry and Brianne Kurdock will be instructors for EUCI’s “Pipeline Safety Regulations.” This course will highlight changes in the law and explain how companies can address compliance challenges in the context of stricter regulator interpretations of current regulatory requirements and increased enforcement. It will dive into developing an increased awareness of the scope and content of regulations and how to best comply with those rules. Objectives include:

What is the scope of 49 CFR Parts 191 – 195?
What facilities and products are covered?
How are Federal and State jurisdictional boundaries determined?
What does compliance look like?
What enforcement tools can be used and by whom?
What sorts of civil penalties can be levied?
What are an operator’s options for responding to an enforcement action?
How do prescriptive and management-based regulations differ?
What regulatory provisions apply to which facilities?
How do reporting requirements differ for different types of pipelines?
What new regulations apply to both gas and liquid pipelines, and to UNGS facilities?

Keith Coyle
Jim Curry
Brianne Kurdock

EMLF’s 42nd Annual Institute
2021-06-20 14:00 - 2021-06-22 16:30 | Peabody Hotel, 118 S. Second Street, Memphis, TN, 38103
Babst Calland joins the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) for its 42nd Annual Institute, June 20-22, 2021.
Attorney Jim Curry will be a co-panelist for “Carbon Capture/Storage.” Many policymakers advocate widespread use of carbon capture and storage (CCS) to help address climate change. Investors are starting to evaluate CCS projects and several states have promulgated CCS regulations or are considering such rules. These developments are important to several segments of the energy industry—oil & gas, coal, and electricity generation. This panel will address:

When mineral interests have been severed, who has authority to authorize CCS—the surface owner or mineral owner?
How will CCS projects affect rights and duties of oil and gas lessees?
What regulations govern CCS and what is happening on the regulatory front?
What tax incentives exist to incentivize CCS?
What distinctions do property law, regulations, and tax law make between enhanced oil recovery projects that incidentally sequester carbon and projects for carbon disposal?

For more information, click here.

Pipeline Permitting and Safety Seminar
2021-07-14 10:00 - 2021-07-15 14:00 | Zoom Webinar
Pipeline Attorneys Keith Coyle and Brianne Kurdock will present “The Megarule, Gas Storage and Other Recent Developments” during the Marcellus Shale Coalition’s Pipeline Permitting and Safety Seminar on Thursday, July 15, 2021.
Keith will also be the moderator for the “PHMSA and PUC Discussion” session.
For more information, click here.
Keith Coyle
Brianne Kurdock

2021 PIOGATech Water & Waste Management Training
2021-08-18 09:00 - 15:30 | The Chadwick, 10545 Perry Highway, Wexford, PA, 15090, United States
Attorney Jean Mosites will be presenting at the 2021 PIOGATech Water & Waste Management Training on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Join industry experts to learn about the latest developments for unconventional and conventional operations. For more information, click here.

Pipelines 101 - Basic Principles of Onshore Pipelines
2021-08-26 07:45 - 15:30 | Webinar
On Thursday, August 26, 2021, Attorney Keith Coyle will be a co-presenter for EUCI’s “Pipelines 101 – Basic Principles of Onshore Pipelines.” This course will concentrate on natural gas and petroleum pipelines, cover the history of pipelines, review pertinent definitions and terminology, and explain how pipelines are designed and how they operate. This course is intended primarily for those individuals that may have a limited knowledge or experience with pipelines. It will provide a better understanding of how pipelines are constructed, how they are operated and maintained, and the applicable safety and regulatory requirements. This course is especially beneficial for anyone involved in land development, marketing, engineering, or insurance. It’s also of value for various local government agencies to help with zoning and location issues.
This course will provide you with a better understanding of pipelines, a good working knowledge of the language used in the pipeline industry, and an understanding of where to go to obtain assistance from the various government agencies that conduct pipeline safety oversite.

Shale Insight 2021
2021-09-28 17:00 - 2021-09-30 14:00
Babst Calland joins the Marcellus Shale Coalition for Shale Insight 2021, September 28-30, 2021. 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.
Attorney Jim Curry will lead the “Hydrogen Opportunities for the Natural Gas Industry” panel. Hydrogen has emerged as a potential solution to address unprecedented decarbonization demands from investors, customers and governments. It has applications as a fuel, an energy storage medium and as a means to reduce carbon emissions from various industrial and transportation sectors. The natural gas industry is well-positioned to leverage its expertise and infrastructure to take a leading role on hydrogen. This session will provide listeners with the basics on hydrogen, its many potential uses, the legal framework of how hydrogen production, transportation and use are regulated, and how they fit within the natural gas industry.
Attorney Kevin Garber will lead the “Timely Considerations for Carbon Capture and Storage” panel. Stakeholders are more interested than ever in carbon reductions, and CCS is critical to meeting those needs. But significant challenges remain. This session will address the latest technical information, legal and regulatory obstacles, and business issues, including the status of Section 45Q credits in the U.S. tax code, related to CCS development.
For more information, click here.
Jim Curry
Kevin Garber

EMLF’s Fall Symposium
2021-10-12 20:00 - 2021-10-14 20:00 | Hilton Lexington/Downtown, 369 W Vine St. , Lixington, KY, 40507, United States
Babst Calland joins the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) for its Fall Symposium, October 12,-14 2021.
On Wednesday, October 13, US Senator Shelley Moore Capito will participate in a conversation with her son, Moore Capito, a Babst Calland Shareholder and member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, about the bipartisan infrastructure bill and other legislative priorities, and their potential impact on the energy industry.
Also on Wednesday, October 13, Attorney Steve Silverman will present “An Update on the Ohio Dormant Mineral Act and Marketable Title Act,” covering recent litigation concerning the Ohio Dormant Mineral Act and Marketable Title Act, including the Ohio Supreme Court ruling in Erickson v. Morrison, and a discussion of best practices as a result of ongoing litigation and unresolved issues.
For more information, click here.
Moore Capito
Steve Silverman

Pipeline Safety Regulations
2021-10-14 07:45 - 15:30 | Webinar
On Thursday, October 14, 2021, Pipeline Attorneys Keith Coyle and Brianne Kurdock will be co-presenters for EUCI’s “Pipeline Safety Regulations.” The pipeline industry is under heightened scrutiny by regulators, the media, and the public. The NTSB highlighted aging pipelines as a concern in its 2019-2020 Most Wanted List of Transportation Safety Improvements. Likewise, Congress has an ongoing interest in the safety of older transmission pipelines and in the replacement of leaky and deteriorating cast iron pipe in natural gas distribution systems.
The Pipeline Safety Regulations course will highlight changes in the law and explain how companies can address compliance challenges in the context of stricter regulator interpretations of current regulatory requirements and increased enforcement. The course will dive into developing an increased awareness of the scope and content of regulations and how to best comply with those rules.
For more information, click here.

2021 Annual Environmental Conference
2021-10-14 08:30 - 14:30 | Virtual
Attorney Lisa Bruderly will present “Hot Topics in Water Law: Regulatory Issues Affecting Permitting and Compliance” during the PA Chamber of Business and Industry’s 2021 Annual Environmental Conference. Topics include:

A discussion of recent key federal and Pennsylvania water law developments that will affect regulatory permitting and compliance.
The latest definition of “water of the United States,” industrial stormwater compliance, drinking water and spill prevention and response.
Updates on case law and guidance regarding discharges to groundwater that reach surface water, as well as new water-related federal and state guidance.

For more information, click here.

Energy & Mineral Law Foundation - Petrochemicals Update
2021-10-20 - 2021-11-10 | Virtual
Babst Calland joins the Energy Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) for its “Petrochemicals Update” weekly webinar series, October 20-November 10, 2021. Following up on the popular 2018 Petrochemicals Special Institute, this webinar will feature a series of business and legal topics, including updates on the Shell cracker plant in Pittsburgh and other developments, navigating economic incentives for petrochemical projects, safety and permitting best practices, and panel discussions on environmental, social, governance and sustainability initiatives and corporate legal issues.
On Wednesday, November 3, Attorney Kevin Garber will be a panelist for a panel discussion on Environmental, Social, Governance, and Sustainability Initiatives. This panel will feature attorneys and industry representatives discussing sustainability initiatives, climate change, environmental justice, and state pushes for recycled plastic.
For more information and to register, click here.

39th Annual PACA Meeting
2021-11-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Hotel Hershey
Attorney Kevin Garber will present “Land Use/Zoning: The Impact on Our Industry” at Pennsylvania Aggregates and Concrete Association’s (PACA) 39th Annual Meeting on Monday, November 15, 2021. Kevin will discuss land use zoning and the impact on the industry, as well as actions they need to take to better position themselves as they expand and renew their operations. For more information, click here.

Renewable Gas: Project Development, Regulation and Emerging Markets
2021-11-09 07:45 - 2021-11-10 11:00
Babst Calland joins EUCI for “Renewable Gas: Project Development, Regulation and Emerging Markets,” November 9-10, 2021. Renewable gas is increasingly gaining traction as a valuable resource in the decarbonization era. This symposium will serve as a forum for the energy sector to explore the applications and opportunities of this resource – specifically evaluating two categories of renewable gas:

Renewable Natural Gas (RNG): pipeline-quality natural gas (biomethane) derived from processing, cleaning and treating raw biogas; primarily from landfills, wastewater treatment plants, and animal manure. It is interchangeable with natural gas and carbon neutral.
Renewable Hydrogen or Green Hydrogen: hydrogen produced without emitting greenhouse gases as a by-product. It can be generated from renewable electricity by electrolysis, from biogas by steam reforming, and biomass through thermal conversion.

Attendees will gain in-depth knowledge about these renewable gas resources, with sessions providing comprehensive coverage of their involved technologies & production processes, market outlook & project economics, and related policy & regulatory initiatives.
Expert discussions will also address the potential roles of renewable gas to: utilize existing infrastructure (thus mitigating stranded assets), serve as an energy storage resource (power to gas), and support decarbonization efforts and high penetrations of renewable energy on the grid.
Attorney Gary Steinbauer will be the moderator for “The Regulatory & Policy Landscape: Decarbonization, Natural Gas & Renewable Gas Initiatives” on Tuesday, November 9. Topics include:

RNG in the Biden Administration

The Renewable Fuel Standard in 2021: How We Got Here
EPA on the RFS and Post 2022 Set Rule

Various States Approaches to RNG:

Califonia’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard
Oregon SB 98 Implementation and SB 844
Minnesota’s National Gas Innovation Act

For more information, click here.

Green Hydrogen 101
2021-12-07 07:50 - 2021-12-08 11:00 | Virtual
Babst Calland joins EUCI for “Green Hydrogen 101,” December 7-8, 2021. Green hydrogen as a clean energy resource has attracted the attention of governments and businesses worldwide, and has become a central part of many nations’ decarbonization plans. 2021 has already been a defining year for green hydrogen development with a marked increase in deals in the past few months. The strategic implementation of green hydrogen could revolutionize value chains in the energy industry. Green hydrogen could fuel vehicles, be used for heating, and be used in industries that have no economically viable alternative to fossil fuels. But without a strategic route to green hydrogen at scale, these efforts toward hydrogen implementation won’t contribute to net zero targets.
This seminar brings together leading utilities, developers and industry experts to explore the regulatory and economic implications of green hydrogen, plus the fundamentals of production, storage and distribution.
Attorney Ben Clapp will present “Hydrogen Policy: Regulations and Incentives” on Tuesday, December 7. The initial large-scale deployment of green hydrogen will likely be led by government mandates and the availability of incentive programs. This session will explore the state, federal and international policies, programs, and initiatives accelerating the adoption of green hydrogen by utility companies.
For more information, click here.

PIOGATech – Air Quality Technical Seminar
2021-12-16 09:00 - 16:00 | The Chadwick, 10545 Perry Highway, Wexford, PA, 15090, United States
Attorney Kevin Garber will be presenting “H2, Carbon Capture/Sequestration” at the PIOGATech Air Quality Technical Seminar on Thursday, December 16, 2021. This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of the factors that influence air emissions, an overview of the regulations as they relate to oil and gas operations, compliance, and testing methods.
This seminar will cover the following topics:

Scope 1, 2, 3 GHG Emission Inventories
RGGI, Infrastructure Bill, & Environmental Justice
Compressor Fugitive Emission Controls
State air permitting basics
Federal and State Regulatory Updates
Hydrogen and Carbon Capture/Sequestration
A case study on exempting an evaporative disposal system from air permitting
Responsibly-Sourced Gas,
An Operator Panel Discussion on ESG, and
A Technology Showcase presented by CleanAir Engineering.

For more information, click here.

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill | What Natural Resources and Energy Lawyers Need to Know
2022-01-12 09:00 - 12:45 | Virtual
Babst Calland joins the The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law (formerly the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation) for “The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill | What Natural Resources and Energy Lawyers Need to Know” on Wednesday, January 12, 2022.
Attorneys Jim Curry and Sean McGovern will co-present “Energy Sources and Production.” Topics include:

Programs to plug orphaned oil and gas wells and remediate and restore well sites;
Background on potential role of hydrogen in the energy sector;
Grants, loans and other support for hydrogen infrastructure and research and development, and a standard for “clean hydrogen”;
Promotion of micro and small modular nuclear reactors;
Production and efficiency improvement incentives for hydropower, and support for pumped hydro storage and renewables integration; and
Incentives for alternative fuel vehicle refueling and recharging infrastructure.

For more information, click here.
Jim Curry
Sean McGovern

PHMSA Gas Gathering Rule Webinar
2022-01-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
On Thursday, January 13, 2022, Pipeline Attorney Keith Coyle will present a webinar on the “PHMSA Gas Gathering Rule” for the Ohio Oil and Gas Association (OOGA). On November 15, 2021, the Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued a final rule for onshore gas gathering lines. The final rule, which represents the culmination of a decade-long rulemaking process, establishes new safety standards and reporting requirements for historically exempt gas gathering lines in rural areas. Keith will provide an overview of the new requirements in the final rule. For more information, please contact OOGA.

Smart Business Dealmakers Conference- The M&A Boom: Can It Last?
2022-02-23 | Wyndham Grand Hotel Downtown, 600 Commonwealth Place, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Babst Calland joins Smart Business for its Dealmakers Conference, “The M&A Boom: Can It Last?,” on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. Attorney Kevin Wills will be a co-panelist for “What Factors Are Impacting Your Deal … and How To Address Them.” As the deal market continues to be hot, transactions like capital raises, company sales, acquisitions, and liquidity events continue to occur at a rapid pace. But it’s become clear that some things have changed. Join Kevin and a panel of M&A experts, PE professionals, and C-Suite executives as they delve into what they’re experiencing, and which factors are causing changes in deal preparation and deal terms.
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.

2022 Appalachian Land Institute
2022-03-16 - 2022-03-17 | Hollywood Casino at the Meadows
On Wednesday, March 16, 2022, Attorney Nik Tysiak will present “WV Tax Sales” at the Michael Late Benedum Chapter of the American Association of Professional Landmen’s 2022 Appalachian Land Institute. For more information, click here.

OGA Technical Seminar & Affiliate Display
2022-03-17 10:00 | Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center
Babst Calland joins the Ohio Gas Association (OGA) for its Technical Seminar & Affiliate Display, March 17-18. Attorney Chris Kuhman will present “New Gathering Rule” which will cover PHMSA’s new final rule for onshore gas gathering lines. For more information, click here.

Platts' Hydrogen Markets Americas Conference
2022-03-30 14:00 - 2022-04-01 12:30 | InterContinental San Diego, San Diego, CA/Online
Babst Calland joins Platts for its Hydrogen Markets Americas Conference, March 30-April 1, 2022. Attorney Jim Curry will be a co-panelist for “DOE Support for Regional Hydrogen Hubs.” This panel will discuss:

DOE funding and proposals
Working with regional hubs
Progress in building out hydrogen infrastructure
Implications for national hydrogen projects
Updates on some important regional hubs: Ohio Valley, Los Angeles, Houston, & Wyoming

For more information, click here.

Thorny Issues in Chapter 11 and How to Avoid Them
2022-03-30 17:00 - 19:00 | Duquesne Club, 325 Sixth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Attorney David Ross will be a co-panelist for TMA Pittsburgh’s “Thorny Issues in Chapter 11 and How to Avoid Them” on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. For more information, click here.

2022 PIOGA Spring Meeting
2022-04-06 08:00 - 19:00 | Rivers Casino
Attorneys Kevin Garber and Jean Mosites will co-present an “Environmental Year in Review and Outlook for 2022” during PIOGA’s Spring Meeting on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. For more information, click here.
Kevin Garber
Jean Mosites

Developments and Emerging Trends in ESG and Environmental Justice
2022-04-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom Webinar
Attorneys Gina Falaschi and Sean McGovern will present “Development and Emerging Trends in ESG and Environmental Justice” to the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association for Corporate Counsel (ACC) on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. ESG is a hot topic in board rooms across the country. This presentation will cover the basics of ESG, some of the current standards, and recent developments, including the SEC’s proposed Climate Disclosure Rule released on March 21. We will also take a close look at Pennsylvania and federal environmental justice developments, which will explore Governor Wolf’s Environmental Justice Executive order and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s proposed revisions to its Environmental Justice Policy currently open for public comment. For more information, click here.
Gina Falaschi
Sean McGovern

2022 AAPL & EMLF Joint Land Institute
2022-04-27 18:00 - 2022-04-28 18:00 | Pittsburgh Airport Marriott
Attorney Nik Tysiak will present a “Case Law Update” during the AAPL & EMLF Joint Land Institute, April 27-28, 2022. This session will encompass land and leasing case law updates for Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. For more information, click here.

CLE: Producing ESI or Electronic Stored Information
2022-04-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Babst Calland Offices, Two Gateway Center, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Babst Calland’s Chaz Peacock will present a CLE program on “Producing ESI or Electronic Stored Information” on Thursday, April 28, 2022.
*Space is limited.

Marcellus Shale Coalition's 2022 Annual Member Meeting
2022-06-08 09:30 - 2022-06-09 19:00 | Omni Bedford Springs, 2138 Business 220, Bedford, PA, 15522, United States
Babst Calland joins the Marcellus Shale Coalition, June 8-9, 2022, for its Annual Meeting. In addition to a full slate of committee meetings and networking opportunities, members will have an opportunity to hear from some of the industry’s top C-level executives at the General Membership Meeting. For more information, click here.

EMLF’s 43rd Annual Institute
2022-06-12 09:00 - 2022-06-14 12:15 | Omni Amelia Island Resort, 39 Beach Lagoon Road, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034, United States
Babst Calland joins the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) for its 43rd Annual Institute, June 12-14, 2022.
Attorneys Katrina Bowers and Josh Snyder will present a “Litigation/Energy Law Update.” From cases challenging royalty payments to title disputes, courts have rendered a variety of decisions over the past year impacting the energy industry. This session will cover updates in energy-related litigation over the past year in the various oil and gas producing states.
For more information, click here.
Katrina Bowers
Josh Snyder

DUG East 2022
2022-06-13 17:00 - 2022-06-15 12:30 | David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd. , Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Babst Calland joins Hart Energy for its DUG East Conference, June 13-15, 2022. Attorneys Jean Mosites and Keith Coyle will be speakers for “Regulatory Impact: Local and State Governments Loom Large.” This roundtable will take a look at the existing and pending legislation in both local and federal governments that are impacting the industry in the Marcellus and Utica. For more information, click here.
Jean Mosites
Keith Coyle

AEIC Shale Conference
2022-06-15 17:00 - 2022-06-16 15:30 | Hilton Garden Inn at Southpointe, 1000 Corporate Drive, Canonsburg, PA, 15317, United States
Babst Calland joins the Appalachian Energy Innovation Collaborative (AEIC) for its Shale Conference, June 15-16, 2022.
Attorney Justine Kasznica will present “Top 10 Issues from Deploying Robotics and Advanced Technologies in Oil and Gas Operations.” This presentation will identify many of the emerging technologies that are currently being incorporated across the oil and gas industry value chain and the associated legal considerations. Artificial Intelligence (AI), autonomous devices, robotic functionality, drones and related technologies are key to increasing safety in the workplace and environmental monitoring in the field.

Attorney Kevin Garber will present “The Latest Environmental Developments in Testing and Monitoring for Energy Companies.” This session will summarize recent key legal developments relating to air, waste and water environmental permits, new cleanup standards that affect energy companies, and managing reporting and disclosure with regulatory agencies and the public – all areas that are requiring innovation legal and regulatory solutions.

For more information, click here.
