Summary:
On May 15, 2009, API hosted bloggers for a conference call featuring Robert N. (Bobby) Ryan, Jr., vice president of global exploration for Chevron Global Upstream & Gas, who discussed Chevron’s exploration initiatives. Download this transcript (.pdf)

The call was hosted by Jane Van Ryan of API and also featured John Felmy, chief economist at API, and Mark Kibbe, federal relations director at API. Fifteen bloggers dialed-in for the hour-long call, which focused on the challenges of deepwater exploration and the impact of these projects on the economy.

Moderator:
Jane Van Ryan, Senior Communications Manager, API

Speakers:
Bobby Ryan, Vice President of Global Exploration, Chevron Global Upstream & Gas
John Felmy, Chief Economist, API
Mark Kibbe, Federal Relations Director, API

Bloggers:
Alan Stewart Carl, Donklephant
Bob McCarty, Bob McCarty Writes
Brian Westenhaus, New Energy and Fuel
Bruce McQuain, The QandO Blog
Buster Cagney, The Oil Drum
Chris Nelder, GetRealList
David Murphy, The Oil Drum
Devil’s Advocate, Right Wing News
Geoff Styles, Energy Outlook
Jim Hoft, Gateway Pundit
Joy McCann, Little Miss Attila
Krystle, Bearing Drift and Crystal Clear Conservative
Tony Eriksen, The Oil Drum
Tim Hurst, Green Options
Stephen Rhodes, The Republican Temple

Listen to the audio recording below:


Learn more about Chevron’s “Blind Faith” and “Tahiti” projects in the Gulf of Mexico:
•    Blind Faith Platform
•    Tahiti Field
 

On April 15, 2009, API and Williams hosted 11 members of the media, including five reporters, one photographer and five bloggers, for a tour of Williams’ natural gas operations in the Piceance Basin. Attendees had a first-hand opportunity to view the advanced technologies that Williams uses to drill for natural gas efficiently and with environmental sensitivity.

The tour included on-site visits to a high-efficiency flex rig, centralized fracing facility, compressor facility and natural gas processing plant. Williams hosts gave attendees an overview of the technologies used in the Basin, particularly the advanced drilling rigs that can drill up to 22 wells from one location and greatly reduce the impact on the environment. Throughout the tour, attendees were able to observe employees perform day-to-day activities and learn about the history of the facilities and surrounding area.

Reporters and bloggers who attended the tour are as follows:

Andrew Kear, The Oil Drum
Bob McCarty, Bob McCarty Writes
Brad Jones, Face the State
Maria Surma Manka, Maria Energia
Tim Hurst, Red, Green and Blue
Judith Kohler and David Zalubowski, Associated Press, Denver bureau
Dennis Webb, Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
Josh Nichols, Grand Junction Free Press
Guntis Moritis, Oil and Gas Journal
Susan Klann, Oil and Gas Investor

Photos from the tour are featured in the slideshow below, and can be found in this Flickr album.

In addition, below you can view a video featuring an attendee's thoughts on the tour experience and key learnings:

Click here to learn more about the tour and Williams’ operations in the Piceance Basin.

On Tuesday, March 24, 2009, Newsweek and API co-presented a panel discussion titled “Energy Policy Perspectives for a New Congress and Administration” on Capitol Hill. The panel featured API President and CEO Jack Gerard, Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-LA), Rep. Nick Rahall (D-WV), Rep. Doc Hastings (R-WA) and Newsweek senior editor and columnist Jonathan Alter. Moderated by Newsweek Editor-at-large Evan Thomas, the panel discussed energy policy as it relates to taxes, economic growth and national security. Please click here to download the full event transcript.

Photos from the event are featured in the slideshow below, and can be found in this Flickr album.

On Tuesday, March 17, 2009, Jim Mulva, chairman and CEO of ConocoPhillips, presented a keynote address at the Clinton School of Public Service in Little Rock, Ark., as part of the school’s distinguished speaker series. His presentation, titled "Delivering America's Energy Security," emphasized the importance of developing balanced energy policies with a focus on supply diversity, energy efficiency, technological innovation and environmental stewardship.

Please click here to watch a video of Mr. Mulva's speech. Photos from the event are featured in the slideshow below, and can be found in this Flickr album.

Summary:
On Feb. 27, 2009, API hosted several bloggers for a conference call featuring a discussion with Gary Luquette, president of Chevron North America Exploration and Production Company. On Feb. 25, Mr. Luquette testified before the House Natural Resources Committee on offshore drilling.

The call was hosted by Jane Van Ryan of API and also featured John Felmy, chief economist at API, and Mark Kibbe, federal relations director at API. Ten bloggers dialed-in for the 45-minute call, which touched a variety of topics, including recent proposals to increase taxes on the industry and the Feb. 25 congressional hearing on offshore drilling. Download this transcript. (.pdf)

Moderator:
Jane Van Ryan, Senior Communications Manager, API

Speakers:
Gary Luquette, President of Chevron North America Exploration and Production Company
John Felmy, Chief Economist, API
Mark Kibbe, Federal Relations Director, API

Bloggers:
The Bear, The Absurd Report
Brian Westenhaus, New Energy and Fuel
Dave Summers, Bit Tooth Energy
Devil’s Advocate, Copious Dissent
Gail Tverberg, The Oil Drum
Geoff Styles, Energy Outlook
James Shott, Observations
Nate Hagens, The Oil Drum
Peter Carlock, OPNTALK
Stephen Rhodes, The Republican Temple

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On Jan. 23 2009, API hosted four bloggers at Chevron’s Kern River Oil Field in San Joaquin Valley, Calif. The bloggers visited the field to learn how the industry is extending the life of older fields with technological innovations. Attendees received presentations and technology demonstrations from on-site engineers and staff, in addition to a field tour.

Throughout the tour, bloggers viewed enhanced oil recovery techniques such as steamflooding, learned about the history of the field, and viewed innovative efficiency practices such as cogeneration, waste water treatment and digital oil field technology.

Bloggers who attended the tour are as follows:

Brian Westenhaus, New Energy and Fuel
Bruce McQuain, The QandO Blog
Gail Tverberg, The Oil Drum
Joy McCann, Little Miss Atilla

Photos from the tour are featured in the slideshow below, and can be found in this Flickr album.

In addition, below is a podcast featuring interviews with some of the Chevron employees who led the tour:

Learn more about the tour and Chevron’s operations in the Kern River field:

Powerpoint: Kern River Field Tour – Presentations (.pdf)
Powerpoint: Kern River History and Framework (.pdf)
Background Information (.pdf)

More information about the Kern River Field at Chevron’s Web site

Summary:
On January 15, 2009, API hosted several bloggers on a conference call for a discussion about API’s 2008 year-end statistics report. The call was hosted by Jane Van Ryan of API and featured John Felmy, chief economist, API, and Ron Planting, manager of statistics, API. Nine bloggers dialed-in for the half-hour call, which touched a variety of topics. Download this transcript. (.pdf)

Moderator:
Jane Van Ryan, Senior Communications Manager, API

Speakers:
John Felmy, Chief Economist, API
Ron Planting, Manager of Statistics, API

Bloggers:
Joy McCann, Little Miss Attila
Gail Tverberg, The Oil Drum
Nate Hagens, The Oil Drum
Brian Westenhaus, New Energy and Fuel
Peter Carlock, OPNTALK
Dave Schuler, The Glittering Eye
Geoff Styles, Energy Outlook
Michael Swartz, Monoblogue
Bob McCarty, Bob McCarty Writes

Listen to the audio recording below:

Summary:
On Thursday, Oct. 30, API hosted a blogger conference call to discuss third-quarter industry earnings, as well as the recent decline in oil prices. Jane Van Ryan moderated the call, which was led Rayola Dougher and Ron Planting of API. Special guest Lou Pugliaresi of the Energy Policy Research Foundation was also on the call to offer additional insight for the bloggers’ questions. Fourteen bloggers dialed-in for the hour-long call, which touched a variety of topics including windfall profits tax, a potential gas tax and other policy issues, in addition to the originally scheduled topics.
Download this transcript (.pdf)

Moderator:
Jane Van Ryan, Senior Communications Manager, API

Speakers:
Lou Pugliaresi, President, Energy Policy Research Foundation
Rayola Dougher, Senior Economic Advisor, API
Ron Planting, Manager of Statistics, API

Bloggers:
Carter Wood, Shopfloor
Cindy Kilkenny, Fairly Conservative
Dave Schuler, The Glittering Eye
Devil’s Advocate, Copious Dissent
Gail Tverberg, The Oil Drum
Geoff Styles, Energy Outlook
Greg Balch, Goat's Barnyard
Joules Burn, The Oil Drum
Robert Rapier, R-Squared
Steve Atkinson, The Conservative Voice of America
Wilson Cruz, Vulcan's Hammer
Brian Westenhaus, New Energy and Fuel
Ken Moyes, Broken Government
"The Bear", The Absurd Report

Listen to the audio recording below:

Summary:
On Sept. 26, 2008, API hosted bloggers on a conference call to discuss current events, issues and legislation relating to energy. Topics discussed included the impact of recent hurricanes on supply, as well as access to U.S. offshore resources.
Download this transcript (.pdf)

Moderator:
Jane Van Ryan, Senior Communications Manager, API

Speakers:
Red Cavaney, President and CEO, API
Prentiss Searles, Marketing Issues Manager, API
Sara Banaszak, Senior Economist, API
Tim Sampson, Senior Advisor, API
Richard Ranger, Manager, Upstream, API

Bloggers:
Bob McCarty, Bob McCarty Writes
Carter Wood, ShopFloor.org
Cindy Kilkenny, Fairly Conservative
Devil's Advocate, Copious Dissent
Doug Lambert, Granite Grok
Gail Tverberg, The Oil Drum
Geoff Styles, Energy Outlook
Greg Balch, Goat's Barnyard
Jim Hoeft, Bearing Drift
Joules Burn, The Oil Drum
Joy McCann, Little Miss Attila
Michael Swartz, Monoblogue
Mick Orton, FedUp Network
Peter Carlock, OPNTalk
Pejman Yousefzadeh, RedState
A Chequer-Board of Nights and Days

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On Monday, May 19, 2008, API President and CEO Red Cavaney gave the keynote address at the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches luncheon event with more than 450 attendees from Palm Beach County and the surrounding areas. The audience included more than 10 local elected officials, students from the International Baccalaureate program at Atlantic High School in Del Ray, members of the media, local business leaders and community members. API’s Interactive Technology Exhibit accompanied Mr. Cavaney at the luncheon.

View the full transcript here.

In addition to the speech, Mr. Cavaney participated in media interviews with WIOD-AM 610, "South Florida’s First News," WPTV NewsChannel 5 (NBC) and WPBF (ABC).

View photos from the event below:

On May 2, API President and CEO Red Cavaney addressed the Denver Forum, one of the nation's top executive speaking forums.

Denver Forum President George Mitrovich introduced Red Cavaney against the backdrop of API's Interactive Technology Exhibit at the Oxford Hotel in downtown Denver. Mr. Cavaney presented forum members with facts and anecdotes on a range of energy issues, including gasoline prices, industry earnings, global economic trends and commodities markets, and the oil and natural gas industry in Colorado.

Mr. Cavaney closed his speech by encouraging all political parties and representatives from geographic regions to work together to solve the energy challenges ahead. He said too much depends on the future of energy for it to be determined by bumper stickers. During the Q&A session, Forum Club members asked Mr. Cavaney about API's educational advocacy program; inquired how much oil and natural gas is owned by American companies; asked about environmental and access issues; and requested details on the rate of return for oil shale developments, a promising resources in Colorado.

For more information on the Denver Forum, click here. To learn more about API's Interactive Technology exhibit, visit www.apitechtour.org.

Shell Oil Company President John Hofmeister addressed more than 250 students, faculty and alumni of New York University’s (NYU) Stern School of Business for one hour as part of the school’s CEO Series. Held three times a year, the CEO Series brings some of the world's most influential business leaders on campus for candid conversations about their work and their industries. The activities include a small reception hosted by Dean Thomas Cooley and other NYU Stern representatives, the formal CEO Series interview moderated by a leading journalist and a closing reception with the speakers and attendees. 

Dean Thomas Cooley of NYU’s Stern School of Business opened the event by introducing Mr. Hofmeister and Vijay Vaitheeswaran, an executive-in-residence at NYU and a reporter with The Economist. Mr. Vaitheeswaran proceeded to interview Mr. Hofmeiseter, asking approximately 20 questions throughout the duration of the event.

Discussion topics included:

• Myths associated with current energy landscape
• Geopolitical issues and the nationalization of energy resources
• Energy "independence," interdependence and U.S. access policy
• Technological advances in the energy industry 

After approximately 45 minutes of discussion, Mr. Vaitheeswaran opened the floor to questions from the students. Mr. Vaitheeswaran allowed the audience to quickly ask three questions, which were then reiterated by Mr. Vaitheeswaran. This allowed the conversation to commence more smoothly. Questions from the audience ranged from topics including:

• The debate over peak oil and the role of energy executives in framing the discussion
• The global oil market’s effect on U.S. policy
• Shell’s role in fighting global warming and its position on cap-and-trade
• The future of partnerships between independent oil companies and national oil companies
• Industry-wide investment in alternative energy solutions

"Good afternoon. I'm Tony Emerson, I'm managing editor of Newsweek International. I'd like to welcome you all to a very timely Newsweek Executive Forum. I'm thrilled to be here myself. We have a great panel. Newsweek and her new advertising partner API are pleased to present an Issues 2008 Panel Discussion on Globalization Trends and Energy and the Growing Competition for Resources.

Newsweek has committed extensive resources over the last year to covering the environment and energy and obviously will continue to do so for the foreseeable future because energy is going to remain hot for the foreseeable future. Our International Edition published a special issue on the future of energy that was distributed in 2007 at Davos. Last April, Newsweek followed up with a cover on environmental leadership which coincided with our inaugural global environment in leadership conference at Georgetown University. Our keynote speaker there was Arnold Schwarzenegger. You may have noticed him, his picture smiling at you from our cover, as you entered the meeting room today."

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"Good afternoon. It’s a pleasure to be here to share my views on energy for today and tomorrow.

What must we do to insure affordable,reliable supplies of energy for Georgia, for our country, and the world as a whole?

I’m optimistic. The key is to develop a portfolio of resources . . . I’ll be returning to that theme in a moment, along with a discussion of the facts behind my prescription for the future and the critical need to open domestic reserves NOW in order to build American energy security."

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API, the New Jersey Petroleum Council and New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce hosted the New Jersey Energy Summit on December 17, 2007 at The Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick, N.J. More than 170 of the state’s top business leaders and policymakers attended the comprehensive and informative event discussing the most pressing energy issues in New Jersey.

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The event featured three panels on energy markets and prices, how the states' foremost energy companies are working to meet energy demands, and the policies municipalities can implement to address energy concerns. Panelists and keynote speakers included:

• Red Cavaney, API president and chief executive officer
• John Felmy, API chief economist
• Dr. Emil Jacobs, vice president research and development for ExxonMobil
• John Troutman, BP Gas America’s president
• Jim Benton, executive director of the New Jersey Petroleum Council
• Ralph LaRossa, president and COO, PSE&G
• Willie Chiang, senior vice president, Commercial, ConocoPhillips
• Stephen E. Morgan, president, Jersey Central Power and Light (JCP&L)
• Jane Pajak, Northeast district leader, Colonial Pipeline
• Larry Downes, president and chief executive officer, New Jersey Natural Gas
• Dr. Joseph Seneca, professor in the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy and chairman of the New Jersey Council of Economic Advisors
• Daniel Brusstar, vice president of energy research for the New York Mercantile Exchange
• Lance Miller, chief of policy and planning at the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU)
• James Robinson, senior vice president at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
• Lou Magazzu from the New Jersey Association of Counties
• Mayor Meryl Frank of Highland Park

The event also featured API’s Interactive Technology Exhibit.

"Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen. I want to thank the Detroit Economic Club for this opportunity and to thank you for taking time out of your very busy schedules to be here with us this afternoon. I certainly hope to make it worth your while.

I want to talk to you about a very serious subject... Delivering America’s energy security.

There’s a lot of discussion today about energy independence.

My view is that energy independence is neither possible nor is it desirable. In fact, calling for energy independence creates uncertainty amongst our international trading partners and hinders investment in new international energy supplies.

The real key for us is energy security, which I define as having an adequate, reliable and sustainable supply of energy to meet the needs and aspirations of private citizens, commercial enterprises and public sector functions."

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Clarence P. Cazalot, President and CEO of Marathon Oil Corporation, addresses America's energy security at the Port of Tampa on June 20, 2007.

Watch a clip of the speech using the player below:

I am delighted to be with you this evening. It's great to be back in one of America's premier oil-producing states! How many Californians know that their state ranks third in oil production – and that, for well over a century, California has been a leader in the U.S. oil and natural gas industry? It's doubly nice to be back in Pasadena, having grown up in the neighboring community of Alhambra. I always enjoy returning home to Southern California.

The organizers of tonight's event asked me to give my talk a provocative title. Fittingly, I chose: "It's the Policy, Stupid: Meeting Energy Challenges in the 21st Century." It's a serious title, because we're at a critical time for making energy policy decisions. As I will explain, I take an optimistic view of our ability to ensure energy supplies for future generations of Americans.

For more than 100 years, our companies have been dedicated to the efficient and reliable production of energy for U.S. consumers. It is a role we'll continue to play for generations to come.

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