Event Summary
This class will provide a non-technical introduction to two forms of unconventional energy to explore common obstacles potentially encountered in an attempt to utilize new forms of energy. A high-level overview of the multinational supply chain for several minerals critical to the electrification (energy transition) effort in the US will be supplied including discussion of resources, resource locations and extraction activities. Description of supply chains and supply chain risks for copper and lithium will be discussed as examples. Elements of the energy trilemma will be identified and example tradeoffs in seeking to develop a balanced solution to the trilemma be discussed.
Attendees will receive 2 Professional Development Hours (PDH) upon approval.
Learning Objectives
- Review the characteristics of two example unconventional forms of energy and recognize the types of challenges frequently encountered when adopting new energy sources.
- Gain a high-level view of the multi-national supply chain frequently found in critical minerals.
- Acquire an appreciation of the resource limitations and supply chain risks associated with critical materials required for electrification/energy transition.
- Recognize the necessity for addressing each element of the energy trilemma and consider examples of possible conclusions/responses.
Who Should Attend
Any relatively new employee of a gas industry entity and experienced gas industry professionals (administrative, financial, operations, legal, marketing, and other disciplines) seeking to broaden their understanding of the natural gas industry.
Meet Your Instructor
J. RICHARD MOORE
Dick Moore has more than 40 years of experience in the energy industry including jobs in both regulated and unregulated segments of this industry. He has held senior management positions in oil and gas exploration and production companies, interstate and intrastate natural gas pipelines, gas, and electric utilities as well as natural gas gathering, processing and marketing companies.
Mr. Moore previously served on the Board of Directors of the Gas Processors Association and has held a position as adjunct faculty in the economics department at Richland College in Dallas. He serves as faculty for the Energy Executive Course at the University of Idaho and the Legislative Energy Horizons Institute of the Pacific Northwest Economic Region as well as the Professional Development Institute at the University of North Texas and has been a speaker on energy topics for the Maguire Energy Institute at Southern Methodist University in Dallas.
