April 26, 2007 7:00AM
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April 27, 2007 12:15PM
Austin
, Texas
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort
Austin, Texas
The Foundation’s recent Midyear Meeting at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines outside of Austin, Texas was a great success.
Dr. Martin Regalia, the Chief Economist of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce delivered a well-received keynote address on the economic outlook for U.S. businesses in the near future. Another featured speaker, Dr. Benjamin Schlesinger -- a leading energy industry consultant – spoke to significant issues that will face the natural gas industry within the next 3 to 5 years such as incorporating new supply sources in the interstate natural gas system.
General Session panels addressed greenhouse gas issues and their potential impacts on the natural gas industry, the current status of PHMSA initiatives, and progress made on pipeline transportation and storage issues that were identified at our 2006 meetings. We heard that some progress has been made with respect to coordinating rail transportation needs and storage of pipe near upcoming projects. We also heard presentations on the 811 initiative and progress made in Foundation efforts to address workforce issues.