Rational Energy Policy Tops Agenda of Texas Alliance of Energy Producers and IPAA 2019 Conference

IRVING, Texas, Feb. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Energy professionals from across the globe will gather in Irving, Texas, on April 2-3 for the Alliance Expo & Annual Meeting. Hosted by the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers (the Alliance) and the Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA), the agenda will cover the latest economic, legislative, regulatory, and technological updates at the state and federal levels.

Keynote speakers will be Commissioner Ryan Sitton of the Texas Railroad Commission, which is the premier oilfield regulator in the nation; and Kenneth A. Hersh, co-founder and advisory partner, NGP Energy Capital Management, and president and CEO, George W. Bush Presidential Center.

"The Alliance is excited to co-host this event with IPAA for the first time in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and showcase why hydrocarbons will remain a vital part of all domestic and worldwide energy solutions," said John Tintera, president of the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers. "It will be a great opportunity to hear what is happening during the heat of the Texas Legislative Session and defend the industry from unrealistic proposals in Washington."

Other topics and speakers include:

• Oil & Gas Economic Panel: Moderator Karr Ingham, Alliance petroleum economist; Panelists: Dr. Dean Foreman, chief economist, American Petroleum Institute; Dr. Mine Yücel, economist and senior VP, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, former president of the U.S. Association for Energy Economics
• Data on the Changing Oil & Gas Industry: Allen Gilmer, Drillinginfo Inc.
• Introduction To Hedging for Independents: Paul Kalish & James Filbey, INTL FCStone Inc.
• Regulatory and Congressional Review: Lee Fuller & Susan Ginsberg, IPAA
• Property Transfer & Acquisitions: Byron Tuck, Simon Energy Associates, LLC
• Texas Legislative Session Update: Former Texas State Rep. Jason Isaac, Texas Public Policy Foundation; Bill Stevens, Alliance chief lobbyist
• Produced Water Sessions: Zacariah Hildenbrand, Ph.D., Inform Environmental, LLC; John Tintera, Alliance president; Brian Miller, Miller Consulting, LLC

"We are optimistic the Texas Alliance Expo and Annual Meeting in April will be an opportunity for ongoing interactions to the benefit of our members in Texas," said Barry Russell, president and CEO of the Independent Petroleum Association of America. "With their panel on federal regulations and legislation under consideration this Congress, IPAA's Lee Fuller and Susan Ginsberg join a great agenda of energy professionals put together by the Alliance."

The event is open to the memberships of both the Alliance and IPAA as well as any individual or company involved in the oil and gas industry or related industries. Attendees can also experience the latest industry products and services during the Expo, which will be held both days of the event.

Full agenda: https://adobe.ly/2N6k0PM

Registration: http://bit.ly/2Dk6lQD. For registration, sponsorship or exhibit booth information, please contact Alliance Senior Vice President Jo Ann Baker at 940-723-4131 or [email protected].

About IPAA
The Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) is a national upstream trade association representing thousands of independent oil and natural gas producers and service companies across the United States. Independent producers develop 90 percent of the nation's oil and natural gas wells. These companies account for 54 percent of America's oil production, 85 percent of its natural gas production, and support over 2.1 million American jobs. IPAA is headquartered in Washington, D.C. For more information, visit https://www.ipaa.org/.

About Texas Alliance of Energy Producers
The Texas Alliance of Energy Producers is the most knowledgeable and effective statewide oil and gas association in the nation. Serving more than 2,500 members, the Alliance provides a voice for sound U.S. energy policy. These individuals and organizations – from small players to publicly traded companies – are the driving force behind the U.S. energy renaissance. Founded in 1930, the Alliance has offices in Wichita Falls and Austin, Texas. For more information, visit https://www.texasalliance.org/.

SOURCE Texas Alliance of Energy Producers

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