Webinars
New Opportunities for Critical Minerals
Zoom WebinarAttorney Jim Chen will present "New Opportunities for Critical Minerals" to the Pennsylvania Bar Association's Environmental & Energy Law Section’s Energy Law Committee during its Lunch & Learn on Thursday, October 31, 2024. As the United States continues to develop new and existing sources of energy to diversify supply in light of exponential demand growth, the need for domestically produced and processed critical minerals (e.g., lithium) is presenting new opportunities...
Shale 2.0: Learn the Facts About Upstream, Midstream and Downstream
HybridBabst Calland joins the Marcellus Shale Coalition for Shale 2.0: Learn the Facts About Upstream, Midstream and Downstream on Thursday, May 1, 2025. During this seminar, professional experts will educate attendees on the upstream, midstream, and downstream industry segments with a focus on practical knowledge and applications for professional development and business growth. This comprehensive overview offers a learning experience for industry newcomers as well as a refresher for seasoned...
Update on PHMSA’s Leak Detection and Repair Rule
Zoom WebinarOn Wednesday, May 14, 2025, Pipeline and HazMat Safety Attorney Lee Banse will provide an "Update on PHMSA's Leak Detection and Repair Rule" to the Ohio Oil and Gas Association. This presentation will provide an overview of the Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s (PHMSA) leak detection and repair (LDAR) rulemaking efforts to date. In particular, Lee will discuss the current status of the rule under the Trump administration and...
EMLF Special Institute: Bridging Traditional and Renewable Energy Practice
VirtualBabst Calland joins the Energy and Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) for its Special Institute on Bridging Traditional and Renewable Energy Practice on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Attorney Jim Curry will present an “Update on Hydrogen and Carbon Capture.” This presentation will provide an update on federal hydrogen and carbon capture and storage (CCS) policies and how they may affect initiatives in Appalachia. Key challenges and opportunities in scaling CCS and hydrogen...
Who, What, When, and Why of Authority Rules and Regulations
WebinarMunicipal Attorneys Betsy Dupuis and Morgan Madden will present "Who, What, When, and Why of Authority Rules and Regulations" to the Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Most municipal authorities in the Commonwealth have some iteration of rules and regulations to govern and guide the use of equipment, services provided, and authority-owned facilities. Sometimes these regulations simply cover the basics including fees for tapping, services, etc., and...