Agenda
Please note that this agenda is not final, as we are adding additional tracks & sessions. The agenda below is subject to change and will be updated here when necessary.
MONDAY, JULY 18, 2022
TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2022
WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 2022
THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2022
Time | Event/Topic | Speaker/Info |
10:00 AM - 5:00PM | Exhibitor Setup | |
1:00 - 5:00 PM | PSC Registration | |
4:30 - 5:00 PM | Welcome Address | Steven Giambrone (LDNR) & Sue Guidry (LGA) |
5:00 - 7:00 PM | Welcome Reception |
TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2022
Time | Event/Topic | Speaker/Info |
7:30 - 8:00 AM | Registration & Breakfast | |
8:00 - 9:00 AM | PHMSA Regulatory Update | James Prothro (PHMSA) |
9:00 - 10:00 AM | 2020 Pipeline Safety Act Section 114 | Lane Miller (PHMSA TQ) |
10:00 - 10:30 AM | Networking Break | |
10:30 - 11:30 AM | Session A: PHMSA AID - Case Studies and Lessons Learned Session B: API Presentations (API RP 1173 & API RP 1185) |
Session A: Brian Pierzina PHMSA AID Session B: Sam Minifie & Steven Giambrone |
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM | Lunch (On Your Own) | |
1:00 - 2:00 PM | Session A (Haz Liq): Abnormal Operations & Emergencies Session B (Gas Trans): MAOP Verification Session C (Gas Dist): 2020 Pipeline Safety Act Session D (LNG): PHMSA Oversight & Inspection Process Session E (UNGS): History, Final Rule & FAQ's |
Session A (Haz Liq): PHMSA TQ Session B (Gas Trans): Al Giordano (G2 Integrated Solutions) Session C (Gas Dist): Lane Miller (PHMSA TQ) Session D (LNG): PHMSA LNG Team Session E (UNGS): PHMSA Storage Team |
2:00 - 3:00 PM | Session A (Haz Liq): Understanding and Navigating the Special Permit Request Process Session B (Gas Trans): IMP (ECDA) Session C (Gas Dist): IMP - Performance Evaluation and Monitoring Results Session D (LNG): Siting Process Session E (UNGS): Incidents/Inspections |
Session A (Haz Liq): DeWitt Burdeaux (RCP) Session B (Gas Trans): Chuck Lionberger (LDNR) Session C (Gas Dist): Jamie Burns (LDNR) Session D (LNG): PHMSA LNG Team Session E (UNGS): PHMSA Storage Team |
3:00 - 3:30 PM | Networking Break | |
3:00 - 5:00 PM | O&G Conference Registration | |
3:30 - 4:15 PM | Session A: Cybersecurity Session B: Louisiana 811 |
Session A: Patrick Bellamy (FBI) Session B: Brent Saltzman (LA One Call) |
4:15 - 5:00 PM | Control Room Management | Walley McGaughey (G2 Integrated Solutions) |
4:15 - 5:00 PM | AC Interference & Mitigation | Ted Huck (MATCOR) |
5:00 - 7:00 PM | Reception | PSC + O&G Attendees Welcome |
WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 2022
Time | Event/Topic | Speaker/Info |
7:30 - 8:00 AM | Registration & Breakfast | PSC + O&G Conferences |
8:00 - 9:00 AM | Session A (Haz Liq): IMP (HCA's) Session B (Gas T/D): Pipeline Coatings Session C (Opt): Corpus Christi Investigation Session D (LNG): Emergency Management Procedures Session E (UNGS): Formation & Well Integrity Welcome Address Session F (O&G Conf): Energy Outlook |
Session A (Haz Liq): Jacques Rotolo (LDNR) Session B (Gas T/D): PHMSA TQ Session C (Opt): Luke Wisniewski (NTSB) & Paul Stancil (NTSB) Session D (LNG): PHMSA LNG Team Session E (UNGS): PHMSA Storage Team Steven Giambrone Session F (O&G Conf): Greg Upton (LSU Energy) |
9:00 - 10:00 AM | Session A (Haz Liq): 195 Retro/Non-Retro Parts Session B (Gas T/D): Gas Incident Investigations Session C: Leak Detection and Valve Spacing for Liquid Pipelines Session D (LNG): Training Requirements (O&M, Security, Fire Protection Personnel) Session E (UNGS): Procedures & Training Session F (O&G Conf): OR-1 and Monthly Reporting |
Session A (Haz Liq): PHMSA TQ Session B (Gas T/D): PHMSA Accident Investigation Division Session C: Prasanna Swamy (EnLink Midstream) Session D (LNG): PHMSA LNG Team Session E (UNGS): PHMSA Storage Team Session F (O&G Conf): Stacie Massey (Conservation) |
10:00 - 10:30 AM | Networking Break | |
10:30 - 11:30 AM | Session A (Opt): Damage Prevention Enforcement Session B (Gen): PHMSA Southwest Region Update Session C (O&G Conf A): Compliance/OSR Update Session D (O&G Conf B): Salt Cavern Projects: Permitting, Compliance & Re-Permitting |
Session A (Opt): David Appelbaum (PHMSA) Session B (Gen): Mary McDaniel (PHMSA) Session C (O&G Conf A): Gavin Broussard (Conservation) Session D (O&G Conf B): Injection & Mining Division |
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM | Lunch (On Your Own) | |
1:00 - 2:00 PM | Session A (Haz Liq): CO2 Pipeline Conversion to Services Session B (Gas T/D): TBD Session C (Opt): Pipelines & Informed Planning Alliance Session D (LNG): Panel Discussion - USCG Requirements Session E (UNGS): Impacts on Hydrogen on Storage Operations Session F (O&G Conf): Navigating SONRIS |
Session A (Haz Liq): John Jacobi (REG SAFE) Session B (Gas T/D): Jordan Groody (Bass Engineering) Session C (Opt): James Prothro (PHMSA) Session D (LNG): USCG Session E (UNGS): Shadi Salahshoor (GTI) Session F (O&G Conf): Carrie Wiebelt (Conservation) |
2:00 - 3:00 PM | Session A (Haz Liq): Design & Construction Session B (Gas T/D): Emergency Plan Effectiveness Session C (Opt): Engineering Ethics Session D (LNG): FERC Permitting Process Session E (UNGS): Environmental, Social & Governance Risks Session F (O&G Conf): Severance Tax Reporting |
Session A (Haz Liq): PHMSA TQ Session B (Gas T/D): PHMSA TQ Session C (Opt): LA Prof. Engineering & Licensing Board Session D (LNG): Andrew Kohout (FERC) Session E (UNGS): Todd Cash (ENSTOR GAS) Session F (O&G Conf): LA Dept. of Revenue |
3:00 - 3:30 PM | Networking Break | |
3:30 - 4:30 PM | Session A (Gen): PHMSA Administrator's Address Session B (O&G Conf A): State Mineral Leases Session C (O&G Conf B): SWD & Enhanced Recovery Injection Well Permitting |
Session A (Gen): Alan Mayberry (PHMSA) Session B (O&G Conf A): Louisiana Office of Mineral Resources Session C (O&G Conf B): Injection & Mining Division |
4:30 - 5:00 PM | Keynote Address | US Congressman Garret Graves |
5:00 - 8:00 PM | PSC + O&G Conference Reception |
THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2022
Time | Event/Topic | Speaker/Info |
7:30 - 8:00 AM | Registration & Breakfast | |
8:00 - 9:00 AM | Session A: D&A - Contractor Inspections Session B (Gen): 49 CFR Part 191/195 Reporting Requirements Session C (O&G Conf A): Life Cycle of a Well, Pt. 1 Session D (O&G Conf B): Coastal Use Permitting |
Session A (Gen): Dennis Kuhn (Astar, Inc.) Session B (Opt): Jay Prothro (PHMSA) Session C (O&G Conf A): OoC District Managers Session D (O&G Conf B): LA Office of Coastal Management |
9:00 - 10:00 AM | Session A (Gen): O&M Game Session B (Optional): CAMO Session C (O&G Conf): Lifecycle of a Well, Pt. 2 Session D (O&G Conf): Carbon Sequestration Projects |
Session A (Gen): Wayne St. Germain (PHMSA TQ) Session B (Optional): Ed Landgraf (CAMO) Session C (O&G): OoC District Managers Session D (O&G): Injection & Mining Division |
10:00 - 10:30 AM | Networking Break | |
10:30 - 11:30 AM | Session A (Haz Liq): Hazardous Liquid Accident Investigations Session B (Gas Trans): Gas Gathering Rule Session C (Gas Dist): Odorization - Potential Issues Session D (LNG): Failure Modes in LNG Facilities Session E (UNGS): The Holistic Approach to Integrity Session F (O&G Conf): LOGA President's Address: State of the Industry |
Session A (Haz Liq): PHMSA Accident Investigation Division Session B (Gas Trans): Andrew Wascom (LDNR) Session C (Gas Dist): PHMSA TQ Session D (LNG): Richard Hoffmann Session E (UNGS): Karl Leger (RegSafe) Session F (O&G Conf): Mike Moncla, LOGA |
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM | Lunch (On Your Own) | |
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Exibitor Tear Down | |
1:00 - 2:00 PM | Session A (Gen): OQ FAQs - What It Means to You Session B (Opt): PHMSA Interpretations Session C (LNG): LNG Atmospheric Corrosion Inspections Session D (UNGS): Risk Assessment Session E (O&G Conf A): Lifecycle of a Well, Pt. 3 Session F (O&G Conf B): E&P Waste/Groudwater Well Permits |
Session A (Gen):: Warren Miller (ITS-Training) Session B (Opt): Steven Giambrone Session C (LNG): PHMSA LNG Team Session D (UNGS): PHMSA Storage Team Session E (O&G Conf A): Carrie Wiebelt (Conservation Session F (O&G Conf B): Environmental Division |
2:00 - 3:00 PM | Session A (Gen): External Corrosion Monitoring Session B (Opt): NY OQ Rule Changes Session C (LNG): Current LNG R&D Projects Session D (UNGS): Site Security & Emergency Response Session E (O&G Conf A): A Lifecycle of a Well, Pt. 4 Session F (O&G Conf B): Gathering Line Types/The ABC's & R's |
Session A (Gen): PHMSA TQ Session B (Opt): Dennis Kuhn (Astar, Inc.) Session C (LNG): PHMSA LNG Team Session D (UNGS): PHMSA Storage Team Session E (O&G Conf A): Carrie Wiebelt Session F (O&G Conf B): Hope Shelton (Shelton Regulatory Consulting, LLC) |
3:00 - 3:30 PM | Networking Break | |
3:30 - 5:00 PM | State Program Updates & Conference Wrap-Up | State Program Managers |
5:00 - 6:00 PM | Happy Hour & Send-Off |
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EXHIBITOR/SPONSOR REGISTRATION WILL OPEN TO LGA MEMBERS ON MONDAY, MARCH 14th. IT WILL LATER OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON FRIDAY, APRIL 15th.
ATTENDEE REGISTRATION WILL OPEN TO ALL (LGA MEMBER OR PUBLIC) ON MONDAY, MARCH 14th. THIS INCLUDES BOTH THE PIPELINE SAFETY CONFERENCE and the LOUISIANA OIL & GAS REGULATORY CONFERENCE REGISTRATION.
Questions? Contact LGA at LGA@TatmanGroup.com or (225) 218-6885.

Thank you to our co-hosts:
- Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (LA DNR)
- Alabama Public Service Commission (AL PSC)
- Arkansas Oil & Gas Commission (AOGC)
- Arkansas Public Service Commission (AR PSC)
- Mississippi Public Service Commission (MS PSC)
- New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NM PRC)