John B. McCuskey

The conference brings together governors, state and federal regulatory officials, oil and natural gas industry representatives, and nongovernmental organizations to address conservation, efficient recovery and storage of domestic oil and gas resources, and protection of human health, safety, and the environment. Key sessions and discussions include: - Idle and Orphan Oil and Gas Wells, including an update from the Orphaned Wells Program Office with Jennifer Goldblatt and Chad Carbone. - A Public, Coastal, and Tribal Lands Council roundtable with Bill Groffy of the Bureau of Land Management. - A general session featuring Jessie Chmielowski, Governor Patrick Morrisey, Governor Kelly Armstrong, Attorney General John B. McCuskey, Bill Groffy, and Scott Mason, followed by the 2026 Chair's Stewardship Awards. - A Public Outreach Committee fireside chat on national and regional perspectives, with David Holt and Rebecca McPhail, plus remarks from Governor Mike Dunleavy. - Plugging End-of-Life Wells Using Cutting-Edge Technology: Example of a Successful State-NETL Partnership, presented by Markus Drouven and H. Jason Harmon. - Energy Resources, Research and Technology sessions on the American Resources for a Secure Future NPC study, the NASEM Orphaned and Abandoned Wells Report, the NPC Produced Water Study, and AI fluency for oil and gas regulators. - Legal and Regulatory Affairs sessions on communication across state lines, bad actors, and regulatory approaches described in The Injustice of One Size Fits All. - Environment and Safety sessions on well control and orphan wells, including an OOOOb/c update.