​With the failure of OPEC+ members to make a substantial cut to crude oil production, the forecast for crude oil prices remains grim as demand dries up across the world.  The crude oil and natural gas markets in North America are now faced with a series of unique and difficult challenges not seen in decades, if ever.  At the same time as crude oil and associated gas production is falling victim to a reduction in the price of crude oil, the spread of COVID-19 has disrupted both domestic and export demand of natural gas in North America and across the globe.  This session will provide a forecast of how long low price pain will endure, characteristics of operators who are most likely to survive and testimonial from individual operators who are navigating the choppy waters ahead. 

Partner
Davis Graham & Stubbs

​The oil and natural gas industry in Colorado is no stranger to contending with issues on the Colorado ballot. In a state where the ballot process is accessible to special interests, citizen groups and activists, the industry certainly isn’t the only one subjected to these ballot battles.  Transportation, growth, housing and health care are frequent issues that require the leadership and engagement of the business and civic community.  What lessons can we learn from each other?  This session will dive into the who, what and why that drives these ballot issues, and identify the opportunities for us to support each other going forward.

Reporter
Channel 4

​Recent economic shifts have had a dramatic impact on the employment market, with compounding an already evolving employment market with the oil and gas industry.  With fewer larger companies and increase in smaller start-ups, job-seekers will need to adapt, develop new skills and take an entrepreneurial approach to employment.  What do the current trends mean for the oil and gas workforce in the state, and how can these emerging shifts provide expanded – if unconventional – opportunities for both employees and employers?

Senior Director of Finance & Marketing,
​HighPoint Resources

Mayor
City of Thornton

​Multiple rulemakings, a new professional COGCC, and local government regulatory authority.  What has happened since SB19-181 passed?  What have been our successes, what have been our greatest challenges and what does the path forward look like?

Managing Member
Boigon Law

CEO
Liberty Oilfield Services