National Academy of Engineering, Shale Gas: Promises and Challenges

Shale gas offers a significant opportunity for the United States to increase energy production and achieve greater energy independence. The Shale Gas: Promises and Challenges Topical Meeting will explore the major opportunities and challenges presented by shale gas for this region. The meeting, sponsored by the National Academy of Engineering and hosted by Case Western Reserve University, will be highlighted by keynote talks and panel discussions with national leaders in the energy field exploring the following topics:

IMPACT ON THE ECONOMY AND ENERGY SECURITY
Introduction to Session
Steven Percy, Conference Co-Chairman, Interim Dean, Monte Ahuja College of Business, Cleveland State University

Energy Security and Broader Energy Policy
James Bartis, Senior Policy Researcher, Rand Corporation

World Energy Balance
Mark Finley, General Manager, Global Energy Markets & US Economics, BP America (invited)

VIEW FROM INDUSTRY
Shale Gas as Fuel for Power Generation and the Impact on Energy Security
Linn Draper, Chairman, President and CEO Emeritus, American Electric Power Company (invited)

Shale Gas, Competitiveness and New US Investment
Kevin Swift , Chief Economist and Managing Director, American Chemistry Council

Economic Impact on the Manufacturing Sector
Chad Moutray, Chief Economist, National Association of Manufacturers

Discussion
Moderator: Steven Percy, Conference Co-Chair, Interim Dean of Ahuja School of Management, Cleveland State University

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Introduction to Session
Beverly Z. Saylor, Professor of Geology, Case Western Reserve University

Scientific Challenges of Shale Gas Development
Mark Zoback, Benjamin M. Page Professor of Earth Science, and Professor of Geophysics, Department of Geophysics, Stanford University

EPA's Study of the Potential Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing on Drinking Water Resources
Jeanne Briskin, Office of Science Policy, Office of Research and Development,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Well Integrity in the Context of Shale Gas Production
Stefan Bachu, Distinguished Scientist, C02 Storage, Alberta Innovates – Technology Futures

Hydrofracturing Produced Water: Challenges and Opportunities for Reuse
James Silva, Senior Chemical Engineer, General Electric Global Research Center

Discussion
Moderator: Beverly Z. Saylor, Professor of Geology, Case Western Reserve University