State leaders discuss efforts to streamline regulation and support responsible energy development. Moderated by the Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining, this roundtable will explore the state’s ongoing and coordinated efforts to improve regulatory processes, reduce unnecessary burdens, and create a more efficient environment for energy development. Representatives will discuss current initiatives, regulatory coordination, and opportunities to strengthen Utah’s energy industry while maintaining responsible development.

• Tim Davis, Commissioner, Utah Department of Environmental Quality - Moderator

• Dana Dean, Director, Utah Division of Oil, Gas, & Mining

• Jake Garfield, Deputy Director, Utah Office of Energy Development

• Jefferson Moss, Commissioner, Utah Governor's Office of Economic Development

Join industry leaders for a candid discussion on the operational, infrastructure, and market realities shaping oil development in Utah’s Uinta Basin. This panel will explore the basin’s growing footprint, evolving production outlook, takeaway dynamics, regulatory pressures, and the future of capital investment in the basin. Panel will feature representatives from Crescent Energy, Finley Resources, SM Energy, FourPoint Energy, Uinta Wax, & Scout Energy Partners.

• Rikki Hrenko-Browning, President, Utah Petroleum Association - Moderator

• Dan Brooks, Land Manager, Uinta Basin and North Texas, Crescent Energy

• Matthew Cooper, CEO, Finley Resources

•  RJ Jenkins, SVP - Uintah Basin Unit, SM Energy

• Lucas Martin, SVP Engineering and Development, FourPoint Energy

• Jason Pearce, Co President & COO, Uintah Wax

• Nick Tunnell, VP Operations, Scout Energy Partners

An introduction to the organizations supporting this year’s Basin Energy Summit and Utah’s energy industry.

During lunch, this special keynote session will give this year’s Summit sponsors the opportunity to introduce themselves, their organizations, and the products and services they provide. Attendees will hear directly from businesses and industry partners about how they support oil and gas operators and contribute to the broader energy industry across the Uintah Basin and Utah.

This panel will discuss what is driving current interest in nuclear energy, reactor and other innovations, community interests and engagement, and Utah’s approach within the context of “all-of-the above” energy solutions. As a key energy producing center for UT, the Uintah Basin serves as a catalyst for exploration and innovation. This conversation will navigate the intersection of energy diversity and expansion and the existing and potential connections to the local and state energy economy through the thoughtful exploration of activities that are unfolding in the nuclear energy space. Expert panelists will discuss the market drivers, the state of nuclear energy innovation, research and demonstration activities, Utah’s nuclear and energy strategy, work with communities, key considerations informing the further development of the U.S. nuclear energy system.

• Dr. Laura Nelson, Regional Engagement Lead-Utah, Idaho National Laboratory - Moderator

• Gard Clark, Defense and Government Solutions Lead, Natura Resources

• Dr. Jeremy Pearson, Director Utah Advanced Nuclear and Energy Institute

• Dr. Tim Kowalchik, Research Director, Utah Office of Energy Development

• Shannon Kang, Consultant and Community Engagement Liason, Envoy Public Labs

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Dr. Seth Lyman, Director and Research Professor, USU Bingham Research Center, will provide an update on current air quality conditions and trends in the Uinta Basin, highlighting ongoing research and the latest findings on wintertime ozone and air quality.

A conversation on growing export opportunities for Utah-produced energy. Representatives from Western States Tribal Nations and the Rural Utah Infrastructure Coalition will discuss recent and ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure and expand export opportunities for Utah-produced energy.

• Bryson Hull, VP, Strategic Communications, HBW Resources & Vice President of Western States and Tribal Nations

• Jonathan Stearmer, Rural Utah Infrastructure Coalition

Day-1 of the Summit will also feature legislative updates from the Uintah Basin’s state and federal representatives, extended networking opportunities to build connections across the industry, and outdoor exhibit featuring heavy equipment used by industry partners, and recognition of the annual Basin Burner Golf Tournament winners and charitable contributions.

• Utah Representative Christine Watkins, Utah House District 67

• Utah Senator Ron Winterton, Utah Senate District 20

• Rhett Whitmire, Board Member, Dreams in Motion