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Oil and Gas Interstate Transport: Addressing New Regulations and Changing Market Conditions
In Partnership with Kinetic

A One-Day Classroom Seminar

With the rapid development of the Bakken reserves in North Dakota, increased production from shale formations throughout the United States, dramatic development of Canadian oil sands, and continuing lack of adequate infrastructure to move oil and gas from the production areas to the market areas, shipping of oil and gas is taking new directions, and an understanding of the regulatory regimes governing the shipping of these products by pipeline and by rail is critical.

This course reviews current federal regulation and important/trending state regulation for transportation by pipe and rail. It addresses the changing market dynamics and the impacts on oil and gas shipping in the U.S. with respect to pricing, rates, contracting, and scheduling.

Join Elisabeth Myers, an experienced oil and gas regulatory lawyer, litigator, and adjunct law professor, and Barclay Nicholson, a partner with Norton Rose Fulbright in Houston, who is known for his nationwide litigation practice which focuses on oil and gas and commercial disputes, as they address the latest developments and trends impacting the shipping of crude oil, petroleum products, and natural gas in the U.S.

What You Will Learn
  • Grasp federal laws and regulations governing shipping by pipeline and rail in the U.S.
  • Review the jurisdictional differences between regulation of oil and gas pipelines
  • Understand contractual issues, practices, and prohibitions
  • Assess rate-setting methodologies and processes and how to challenge pipeline and railroad rates and practices
  • Recognize special procedural nuances in oil pipeline regulation by FERC, and how they differ from other areas of regulation such as gas and electric
  • Gain familiarity with the latest developments and trends concerning the future of common carriage pipelines and railroads, contract carriage pipelines, and the development of pipeline and rail infrastructure
Seminar Agenda
  • 8:00 8:30 a.m. Registration and Breakfast
  • 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Overview of Federal Regulation and Governing Legal Regimes: Oil — Common Carriage and ramifications, Gas — Contract Carriage and ramifications, Rail — Combination Carriage and ramifications
  • 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Changing Market Dynamics Driving Infrastructure and Shipper Strategies: Shale Plays - New production of crude, liquids and natural gas, Oil Sands, Changes in Supply and Demand Markets, Developments in Safety Oversight
  • 10:30 - 10:45 a.m. Morning Break
  • 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. Shipping on Oil Pipelines: Process, Open seasons, PDOs, Establishment of Rates & Terms and Conditions of Service, Types of Service, Contracts, Shippers' Rights and Remedies: Protests and Complaints, Other Remedies and Relief
  • 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Lunch and Keynote: James Cargas, Senior Assistant City Attorney for the City of Houston, Energy Attorney and Candidate for Texas Congressional District 7
  • 1:15 - 2:15 p.m. Shipping on Natural Gas Pipelines: Process - Open seasons, Establishment of Rates & Terms and Conditions of Service, Types of Service, Contracts, Shippers' Rights and Remedies, Protests and Complaints, Other Remedies and Relief
  • 2:15 - 2:30 p.m. Afternoon Break
  • 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Shipping by Rail: Process - Big Changes in the last 18 months, New Regulations, Types of Service and the New Rail car design, Contracts, Shippers' Rights and Remedies, Protests and Complaints, Other Remedies and Relief
  • 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Conclusion: Summarize Differences and Complementary Aspects of the Regimes, Looking Forward, Best Practices for Successfully Meeting Challenges
Hotel and Seminar Information
This one-day seminar will be held at the hotel listed below or can be conducted on-site at your facilities. The seminar will start promptly at 8:00 AM and will finish at 4:30 PM. The program includes continental breakfast, and lunch. Dress is business casual for all seminars.
COVID 19 Information: Please click here for the PGS Covid-19 policy. You can confirm each hotel's specific COVID 19 policy using the link(s) provided below.
Registration Fee and Discounts
The price for this comprehensive two-day seminar is $895 (USD).
Register online or Call (440) 853-1038.
  • Additional attendees and government employees receive a 10% discount.
  • Register 4 or more attendees and receive 20% Off. Special pricing is available for groups of 5 or more.
    If you want attendees to pay with separate credit cards or have other questions, please call (440) 853-1038 for assistance.
Payments and Cancellations
Payment is due prior to the start of the seminar by Visa, Master Card, American Express, or corporate check. Seminar fees will be charged to your credit card at the time of registration unless other arrangements have been made. Please make checks payable to "PGS Energy Training" 26 Teal Lane • Hilton Head Island, SC 29926. Cancellations will result in a credit that is good for 2 years which can be transferred to a colleague. Substitutions may be made at any time. For more information on PGS policies regarding administrative matters and complaint resolution, please contact our offices at (440) 853-1038.
Who Should Attend

This Course Is Useful For: Oil and gas attorneys, Paralegals, Compliance managers - FERC, STB, DOT, Regulators and regulatory affairs personnel, Energy marketers and shippers, Oil and gas traders, Risk management consultants, Energy analysts, Energy consultants, Energy finance professionals, Commodity and energy market professionals, Oil and gas operations personnel

Prerequisites and Advance Preparation

This fundamental level group live seminar has no prerequisites. No advance preparation is required before the seminar.

Why Choose PGS?

PGS seminars are known for their clear explanations and in-depth content. Register for a PGS class today, and join the over 10,000 energy professionals who have already attended one of PGS's proven programs.

Program Level & Delivery Method
Basic level. This fundamental course begins with basic material and then proceeds to the intermediate level. Delivery method is "Group-Live.”