Hosted by the Center for Energy Studies, the Baker Institute conference on “Water and Energy: Challenges and Opportunities in the Nexus" advanced the conversation around leading developments in water and energy in the legal, international and industrial contexts. Speakers offered unique perspectives and deep knowledge in their respective areas, providing participants with multi-disciplinary insights on the challenges confronting today’s water-energy nexus.
Leading experts explored the changing legal landscape surrounding water and energy, including industry implications of the new rule on "Waters of the United States." They also discussed how other nations are thinking about problems in the water-energy nexus, as well as advances and challenges in recycling and reusing produced water from upstream oil and gas operations.
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To view the all the panels, please click below:
Panel I
Panel II
Panel III
Please note that the keynotes addresses are not available to the public.
Agenda
8:00 am |
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Continental Breakfast |
8:30 am |
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WelcomeKenneth B. Medlock, Ph.D. |
8:45 am |
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Morning KeynoteTwo Sides of the Same Coin: The Energy-Water Nexus |
9:30 am |
Panel I – Structuring the Field of Play: The Legal Context of Water and EnergyModerator: Regina M. Buono, J.D., Baker Botts Fellow in Energy and Environmental Regulatory Affairs, Baker Institute 316(b): Cooling Water Intake Strategies (pdf) The Final Clean Water Rule and its Policy Considerations (pdf) Water and Energy Implications of the Clean Power Plan (pdf) |
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10:45 am |
Break |
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11:00 am |
Panel II – What are Others Doing? Comparative Lessons on Water and EnergyModerator: Regina M. Buono, J.D. China (pdf) Europe (pdf) |
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Noon |
Lunch |
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12:30 pm |
Luncheon KeynoteIntroduction: Linda Capuano, Ph.D., Fellow in Energy Technology, Baker Institute Water, Crops and Biofuels |
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1:30 pm |
Panel III – Produced Water: Keeping it in PlayModerator: Linda Capuano, Ph.D. The Energy Water Initiative: Part of the Solution Produced Water in Oklahoma Case Study: Water Treatment Company Navigates Australia and Start-up Process |
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2:45 pm |
Break |
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3:00 pm |
Afternoon KeynoteIntroduction: Linda Capuano, Ph.D. Progress in Texas |
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3:45 pm |
Closing Remarks |
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4:00 pm | Reception |