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16th U.S.-China Oil and Gas Industry Forum

September 27th, 2016

The 16th U.S. - China Oil & Gas Industry Forum was held September 27 - 29, 2016 in Tysons Corner, Virginia, USA. The U.S. - China Oil & Gas Industry Forum (OGIF) is a public-private partnership involving government and industry representatives from the United States and China. The Forum enables the two countries to meet common goals, including development of secure, reliable and economic sources of oil and natural gas, while facilitating investment in the energy industry.

U.S. & INTERNATIONAL ENERGY EXPERTS SHARE BEST PRACTICES ON LOSS REDUCTION & REVENUE PROTECTION

January 1st, 2016
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Chet Thompson

Job Title: 
President
Organization: 
American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers

Chet M. Thompson

President, American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers

Chet Thompson is president of the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM), the trade association representing over 400 companies that encompass virtually all U.S. refining and petrochemical manufacturing capacity. He became president of AFPM in May 2015. Thompson leads a staff that advocates for petroleum refiners and petrochemical manufacturers before Congress and the Executive Branch on a broad range of public policy issues. AFPM, under his leadership, works to emphasize the importance of petroleum refiners and petrochemical manufacturers and their positive impact on U.S. manufacturing, jobs growth, energy independence, and national security. Before coming to AFPM, he had a successful legal career in Washington, D.C. for over two decades. Most recently he was a partner at Crowell & Moring LLP, where he was chairman of the Environment & Natural Resources Group, one of the country’s premier environmental practices. He previously served as deputy general counsel at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) during the George W. Bush Administration where he provided legal advice to the agency’s administrator, general counsel and program offices. Before joining EPA in 2004, he spent 10 years at Collier Shannon Scott PLLC. Since joining AFPM, Chet has been named to the U.S. Chamber’s Association Committee of 100, which is committed to advancing jobs, growth, and opportunity that help our nation prosper; and The Economic Club of Washington, D.C., which serves to promote a greater sense of community among the region’s top business and government leaders, and the diplomatic community. In October 2015 The Hill named him as one of Washington’s Top Lobbyists. He has also been recognized as one of the leading lawyers in the United States by Chambers & Partners, and was awarded a Certificate of Accommodation by the U.S. Department of Justice in 2006. Thompson holds a B.A. in Political Science from Boston College and a J.D. from the Catholic University Columbus School of Law. He and his family reside in Potomac, Maryland.

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Dan Dolan

Job Title: 
President
Organization: 
New England Power Generators Association

Dan Dolan

Dan Dolan has served as President of the New England Power Generators Association (NEPGA) since the fall of 2011. NEPGA is the trade association representing 80% of the installed generation capacity in New England, approximately 25,000 megawatts. As President he is the principal spokesperson and oversees all activities for the largest trade association representing competitive electric generating companies in New England. Dolan leads a staff that represents the membership on electricity market rules development and expansion of wholesale electric competition and is a frequent speaker at legislative and regulatory hearings as well at industry conferences.

 

Dolan had previously worked at the Electric Power Supply Association (EPSA), the national trade association representing competitive power suppliers, including generators and marketers. He departed as Vice President of Policy Research & Communications where he was responsible for coordinating research, reports, studies and analysis as well as directing communications and state advocacy for the organization. Dolan also oversaw the development of energy trading policy including spearheading EPSA’s activities in the development and implementation of the Dodd-Frank Wall St. Reform Act. 

 

Dolan holds a bachelor’s degree in business management with a concentration in international business from Goucher College. He remains active in Goucher College’s Alumni Association and is a past Chairman of My Sister’s Place, the oldest shelter and advocacy group for victims of domestic violence and their children in Washington, DC. Born and raised in Massachusetts, he lives there now with his wife and two daughters.

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@NEPowerGen
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USEA Now - January 2016

January 1st, 2016
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Answers to Questions on Call for Expressions of Interest: Geothermal Risk Mitigation Facility (GRMF) Application Assistance for Geological Survey of Ethiopia (GSE)

January 4th, 2016

Consultancy for Geothermal Risk Mitigation Facility (GRMF) Application Assistance for Geological Survey of Ethiopia (GSE)

 

Responses to questions on Call for Expressions of Interest:

Shawn Bennett

Job Title: 
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Oil and Natural Gas
Organization: 
USDOE

Shawn Bennett is the Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Office of Oil and Natural Gas in the US Department of Energy. He administers oil and gas programs involving research and development, analysis, and natural gas regulation including LNG exports. Mr. Bennett oversees the offices of research, regulation, engagement, and technology transfer with more than a decade of experience in public affairs and government relations from both oil and gas and coal industries. Prior to joining the Department he served as the Executive Vice President for the Ohio Oil and Gas Association and was the Director of Strategic Communications for FTI Consulting.