Womble Bond Dickinson continued the firm's Navigating the Global Energy Transition Series with a November 14 event titled "Geopolitics, Elections, and the Energy Transition: Risks and Opportunities for the Energy Sector in 2025." The event provided a platform for energy industry officials to explore the upcoming challenges and opportunities in the energy landscape. Click here to view photos from the event.

Dan Haley, President and CEO of the Colorado Oil and Gas Association, set the stage with his opening keynote. With his extensive experience and insights into the oil and gas sector, Haley addressed the evolving dynamics of the energy industry as it navigated global geopolitical changes.

The Honorable Mike Dunleavy, Governor of Alaska, delivered the luncheon keynote address. Gov. Dunleavy shared his firsthand perspectives on how energy policies were shaping up in the context of broader political and economic shifts.

The event also featured a panel discussion on "Post Election Strategic Implications for the Energy and Natural Resources Industry." The panel brought together:

  • Mark Jones, Political Science Fellow at James A Baker III Institute for Public Policy and Faculty Director of the Master of Global Affairs Program at Rice University;
  • Liz Spencer, Senior Counsel at BPX Energy (Invited); and
  • Dane Chamorro, Head of Global Risk and Intelligence for Control Risks (Moderator).

Together, they provided a comprehensive analysis of how recent elections and geopolitical developments would impact strategic decision-making within the energy sector.

WBD’s Navigating the Global Energy Transition Series "Geopolitics, Elections, and the Energy Transition: Risks and Opportunities for the Energy Sector in 2025” event took place at the Houstonian Hotel in Houston.

Click here to read WBD’s Global Energy Transition Outlook 2025.