9th Annual Alaska Oil & Gas Congress

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, June 6, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Now in its 9th year, the Alaska Oil and Gas Congress has established a reputation as the place to gather, network and discuss the future direction of energy policy, project development and new resource opportunities in the state. This year's theme, Advancing Alaska as a Global Energy Competitor examines industry and legislative efforts to increase Alaska's profile as a destination for energy development. Expert speakers for 2013 include:

• Tommy Beaudreau (invited), Acting Assistant Secretary Land and Minerals Management, US Department of the Interior
• Senator Mark Begich, United States Senate
• Charlotte E. Brower, Mayor, North Slope Borough
• Mike Chenault, Speaker of the House, Alaska House of Representatives
• John Coghill, Majority Leader, Alaska State Senate
• Commissioner Dan Sullivan (invited), Alaska Department of Natural Resources
• Ed Duncan, CEO and President, Great Bear Petroleum Operating LLC
• Ed Fogels, Deputy Commissioner, Alaska Department of Natural Resources
• Cathy Giessel, Senator, Alaska State Senate
• Dave Harbour, Commissioner Emeritus of the National Association of Regulatory Commissioners and Publisher, Northern Gas Pipelines
• Dave Haugen, Project Manager, Alaska Gasline Development Corporation
• David Holt, President, Consumers Energy Alliance
• Drue Pearce, Former Federal Coordinator, Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects and Senior Policy Advisor, Crowell & Moring LLP
• Larry Persily, Federal Coordinator, Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects, Washington, DC
• Vicky Steiner, Executive Director, North Dakota Association of Oil and Gas Producing Counties
• John Tintera, Geologist, Former Executive Director, Railroad Commission of Texas
• James S Watt, President and COO, Buccaneer Alaska LLC

Highlights from the 4 information-packed days of the 2013 Alaska Oil & Gas Congress:

• Hear success stories from the Bakken region and Texas. What can Alaska take away?
• New developments from the Alaska legislature: what does this mean for exploration and development?
• A full day summit focused on solutions to Alaska's short term resource requirements
• 2 interactive seminars on Shale Fundamentals 101 and Alaska's Hydraulic Fracturing Regulatory Framework
• Examine the latest federal regulatory developments for on-shore and offshore Arctic projects

And so much more

Media passes are issued at the discretion of CI Energy Group and must be arranged in advance. Passes require two business days to process. Media can register in advance. For media accreditation contact: Jessika Hunt, 1-877-927-7936 Ext. 7324 or [email protected].

About CI Energy Group and The Canadian Institute
CI Energy Group is a division ofThe Canadian Institute and a member of theC5 Group of Companies, an international network of leading conference and business information providers. Each year CI Energy Group's Alaska Oil & Gas Congress brings together the people, the projects and the issues that will shape Alaska's energy future for years to come. Since 2005, it has provided the perfect opportunity to determine how your business can get involved in, and benefit from energy development in Alaska. www.CanadianInstitute.com

Media Contact:

Jessika Hunt The Canadian Institute, 416-927-7936 ext 7324, [email protected]

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SOURCE The Canadian Institute