The 38th Annual ALASKA RESOURCES CONFERENCE November 15-16, 2017 // Dena’ina Convention Center // Anchorage, Alaska RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Growing Alaska Through Responsible Resource Development /RESOURCEDEVELOPMENTCOUNCIL @ALASKARDC #AKRDC2017 Protect Tomorrow, Today RESPONSIBILITY | SAFETY | JOBS | COLLABORATION | ENERGY Responsibility goes beyond compliance. At ExxonMobil we deeply value the wisdom, culture and vision of Alaskan Natives. Our responsibility is to learn from and collaborate with all Alaskans to responsibly develop Alaska’s resources. AKRDC.ORG RDC OFFICERS President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Past President Eric Fjelstad Ethan Schutt Jeanine St. John Scott Jepsen Ralph Samuels Perkins Coie LLP Cook Inlet Region, Inc. Lynden ConocoPhillips Holland America Line Anchorage Anchorage Anchorage Alaska, Inc. Anchorage Anchorage Lance Miller Mike Satre EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE NANA Regional Corporation Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company Anchorage Juneau Ella Ede Bill Jeffress Kara Moriarty John Shively Fairweather Science SRK Consulting (U.S.) Inc. Alaska Oil and Gas Association Pebble Partnership Anchorage Anchorage Anchorage Anchorage Wendy Lindskoog Carol Fraser Hans Neidig BP Alaska Cam Toohey Aspen Hotels of Alaska ExxonMobil Anchorage Anchorage Shell Exploration & Production Anchorage Anchorage Tim Gallagher Tom Maloney Lori Nelson HDR Alaska, Inc. Ahtna Netiye’, Inc. Hilcorp Alaska LLC Sinclair Wilt Anchorage Anchorage Anchorage Westward Seafoods, Inc. Anchorage Scott Habberstad Sam Mazzeo Glenn Reed Alaska Airlines Wells Fargo Pacific Seafood Processors Association Anchorage Anchorage Seattle BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jaeleen Araujo, Sealaska Corporation, Juneau Mike Jungreis, Reeves Amodio, LLC, Anchorage Anna Atchison, Kinross – Fort Knox, Fairbanks Thomas Krzewinski, Golder Associates, Anchorage Greg Baker, Westward Fishing Company, Seattle John Lau, ENSTAR Natural Gas Company, Anchorage Tom Barrett, Alyeska Pipeline Service Company, Anchorage Tom Lovas, Energy & Resource Economics, Anchorage Patty Bielawski, Jade North LLC, Anchorage Thomas Mack, Aleut Corporation, Anchorage Greg Beischer, Millrock Resources, Inc., Anchorage John MacKinnon, Associated General Contractors, Anchorage Jason Bergerson, North Slope Borough, Anchorage Stephanie Madsen, At-Sea Processors Association, Juneau Ethan Berto, Cruise Line Agencies of Alaska, Ketchikan Karen Matthias, Matthias Consulting, Anchorage Kate Blair, Andeavor, Anchorage Joey Merrick, Laborers Local 341, Anchorage Rick Boyles, Teamsters Local 959, Anchorage James Mery, Doyon Limited, Fairbanks Jason Brune, Cook Inlet Region, Inc., Anchorage Lisa Parker, Parker Horn Company, Soldotna Pat Carter, The Carter Company, Anchorage Judy Patrick, Judy Patrick Photography, Wasilla Dave Chaput, AFC: Alaska Frontier Constructors, Anchorage Steve Post, North Star Equipment Services, Anchorage Stephen Connelly, Eklutna, Inc., Anchorage Shannon Price, Colville, Inc., North Pole Jason Criqui, Northrim Bank, Anchorage Christy Resler, Schlumberger Oilfield Services, Anchorage Dave Cruz, Cruz Companies Alaska, Palmer Rick Rogers, Anchorage Mike Ferris, Alaska Enterprise Solutions, Anchorage Keith Silver, Anchorage James Fueg, Pebble Partnership, Anchorage Lorali Simon, Usibelli Coal Mine, Inc., Palmer Gideon Garcia, Northern Air Cargo, Anchorage Doug Smith, ASRC Energy Services, Anchorage Ricky Gease, Kenai River Sportfishing Association, Soldotna Chad Steadman, First National Bank, Anchorage Paul Glavinovich, Minerals Consultant, Anchorage Phil Steyer, Chugach Electric Association, Anchorage Stephen Grabacki, Fisheye Consulting, Anchorage John Sturgeon, Koncor Forest Products, Anchorage Karl Hanneman, Tower Hill Mines, Fairbanks Casey Sullivan, Caelus Energy Alaska, LLC, Anchorage Steve Hites, Skagway Street Car Company, Skagway Jan Trigg, Coeur Alaska, Juneau Teresa Imm, Arctic Slope Regional Corporation, Anchorage Doug Vincent-Lang, Anchorage Monica James, Calista Corporation, Anchorage Sam Wolfe, Anchorage Michael Jesperson, Denali Occupational Health, Anchorage RDC STAFF Marleanna Hall Carl Portman Kati Capozzi David Parish Executive Director Deputy Director Communications & Projects Lobbyist Manager ONLY THE PREPARED WILL A changing economy can be overwhelming. But when you’re prepared for it, not only can you survive it, you can thrive in it. That’s why people across the state are sitting down with a Northrim banker. Our experts know the keys to SurThrival – especially in Alaska’s economy – and they’re equipped with the tools and knowledge to prepare you for the challenges and opportunities along the path ahead. northrim.com Prepare to SurThrive at surthriveak.com 40 years invested in Alaska Prudhoe Bay BP began production in Prudhoe Bay 40 years ago. Today, as a result of continued investment, we’re exceeding initial output projections and are producing 55% of Alaska’s oil. Learn more about BP’s investments in Alaska for today and tomorrow at bp.com/Alaska AKRDC.ORG A Culture of Commitment Northwest Alaska’s Iñupiaq were the first people to manage the responsible development of NANA’s lands – 10,000 years later we’re still doing that as active partners, participants and stewards. NANA stands as a model of consensus, cooperation and mutual respect between a mining company and indigenous people. Let’s develop Alaska’s potential together. NANA.com | P.O. Box 49, Kotzebue, Alaska 99752 | 800.478.3301 Unlocking Alaska’s ConocoPhillips is optimistic about Alaska. With active development in the NPR-A, five exploration wells and a seismic program planned for Energy Resources this winter, ConocoPhillips is investing today for Alaska’s future. 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Proud sponsor of the RDC and Alaska’s resource industries www.cliaalaska.org ALASKA RESOURCES CONFERENCE AGENDA WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH 7:00 a.m. Registration/Check-in/Exhibits Open Eye-Opener Breakfast in Exhibit Area – Sponsored by Wells Fargo 8:00 Opening Remarks Eric Fjelstad, RDC President, Managing Partner, Alaska Office, Perkins Coie LLP Industry 2017 in Review and 2018 Outlook Fisheries: Stephanie Madsen, Executive Director, At-Sea Processors Association Forestry: John Sturgeon, President, Koncor Forest Products Mining: Karen Matthias, Executive Director, Council of Alaska Producers Oil & Gas: Kara Moriarty, President and CEO, Alaska Oil and Gas Association Tourism: Ralph Samuels, Vice President, Government & Community Relations, Holland America – Princess Cruises Alaska Economic Trends: 2018 Outlook Neal Fried, Economist, Alaska Department of Labor 10:00 Networking Break – Sponsored by ConocoPhillips Alaska, Inc. 10:30 Edge of Opportunity: Can Alaska Compete? Moderator: Jeanine St. John, RDC Secretary, Vice President, Lynden Lisa Bruner, Vice President North Slope Operations and Development, ConocoPhillips Alaska, Inc. Future of the Alaska Dispatch News Ryan Binkley, Co-publisher, Alaska Dispatch News 11:30 Networking Break Noon Keynote Luncheon: Sponsored by Northrim Bank Alaska’s First People: A Vision for the Future Moderator: Ethan Schutt, RDC Vice President, Senior Vice President, Land and Energy Development, Cook Inlet Region, Inc. Rex Rock, Sr., Chairman, Voice of the Arctic Inupiat 1:30 p.m. Putting More Oil in TAPS: What Will it Take? Moderator: Wendy Lindskoog, RDC Executive Committee member, Vice President, Communications and External Affairs, BP Alaska Pat Foley, Vice President, Alaska Operations, Caelus Energy Alaska, LLC Vince Beltrami, President, Alaska AFL-CIO Damian Bilbao, Vice President, Commercial Ventures, BP Alaska Teresa Imm, Vice President, Resource Development, Arctic Slope Regional Corporation Andy Mack, Commissioner, Alaska Department of Natural Resources 3:00 Networking Break – Sponsored by BP Alaska 3:30 Frontier of Opportunity: The North Slope Moderator: Ella Ede, RDC Executive Committee member, Project Manager, Fairweather Science David Wilkins, Senior Vice President for Alaska, Hilcorp Alaska LLC Whitney Grande, Vice President, Safety, Environment and Quality, Eni U.S. Operating Company, Inc. Colby VanDenburg, Geologic Manager, Armstrong Energy, LLC 4:30 VIP Networking Reception – Hosted by ExxonMobil open to conference registrants and speakers AGENDA THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH 7:00 a.m.