Events

SHALE INSIGHT® 2021

SHALE INSIGHT® 2021 on September 28 – 30 was the leading conference on American shale energy, manufacturing and jobs! This conference shared an insider’s view from the nation’s foremost energy leaders and experts on shale development, environmental protection, pipeline investment, energy driven manufacturing and jobs in demand.

At the conference, a dynamic exhibit hall comprised of industry and supply chain companies showcased innovative products and services which drive business in the Marcellus and Utica shale plays. Attendees learned from thought leaders and working professionals during national keynote addresses and panel presentations, and attended technical and public affairs breakout sessions to earn Professional Development and Continuing Legal Education credits for Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia to advance their careers.

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PANEL: Strategic Local Sourcing Benefitting Shale and Manufacturing Companies Alike

As the energy industry continues to look to engage local companies, this session provided insights on regional manufacturing assets, highlighted capabilities and innovations from local companies who are successfully navigating the energy supply chain. Shale POWER is a program that is helping manufacturers to engage in the shale energy supply chain across the Appalachian Basin. The program helps to educate and prepare manufacturers to be successful in the energy supply chain.

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Petra Mitchell | Moderator

President and Chief Executive Officer, Catalyst Connection

Phil Benner

President, Remote Intelligence

Charlie Foy

President, HYTORC Penn Ohio

Matt Henderson

Industry Engagement, Shale POWER

Bruce Kinney

Founder and Chief Executive Officer, BelleFlex Technologies

Benefits to Participating Shale Industry Companies

Companies in the Upstream, Midstream, Downstream and their major contractors and vendors will want to be involved in the project for the following reasons:

Opportunities to identify new suppliers in the region, leading to lower transportation costs and higher reliability and supply chain redundancy

Access to new technologies with the potential to significantly lower costs or increase productivity

Collaboration with local businesses and economic development organizations that could lead to unique long-term partnerships

Visibility for the company and industry as a supporter of regional manufacturing jobs

For more information, contact our team.

Explore the Shale POWER Directory

The Supplier Directory is a free online resource where manufacturers can develop an in-depth company listing to highlight their capabilities to the Shale Energy Industry. The listing only takes a few minutes to submit your information to the Shale POWER team. Our team reviews your listing and will make any suggestions for improvement. The listing can be updated to reflect new products or services at any time.

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Additional Resources for Manufacturers

Training and Webinars – Shale POWER provides training and webinars that include: energy sector overviews and current trends in the industry, guidance from experts and other manufacturers on how to engage with the energy supply chain, and business strategy to help a company be more competitive and successful in expanding sales. Our Fuel for Thought series provides webinars that are no longer than 30 minutes and videos are available of past episodes here.

Tours and Conferences – Sector field tours and trips (both in person and virtual) are offered to go beyond the classroom and bring manufacturers into direct contact with the gas production, midstream processing, and downstream manufacturing hubs of activity in the region. Shale POWER participates in regional conferences and we often invite companies that engage in our initiative to join us on discussion panels or networking.

One-on-One Consultation – Energy consultants are available to talk with manufacturers and help refine their business plan and identify unique opportunities for their business.

Technical Assistance – Shale POWER provides in depth technical assistance to help a manufacturing company make company improvements or grow business. Reimbursement grants are available for eligible companies to cover up to 50% of project costs.

Get Connected – Information about Shale POWER services and opportunities are available at ShalePOWER.org. The site provides the latest information about the industry and Shale POWER activities. You can get connected here.