Senators join distinguished group of speakers addressing world’s preeminent energy conference, March 7-11 in Houston

Several distinguished members of the United States Senate will address delegates at CERAWeek by IHS Markit 2022, March 7-11 in Houston.

U.S. Senators delivering remarks at the world’s preeminent energy conference are:

• Hon. Joe Manchin, U.S. Senator, West Virginia; chairman, Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
• Hon. Lisa Murkowski, U.S. Senator, Alaska
• Hon. Daniel Sullivan, U.S. Senator, Alaska

They will join the world’s energy industry leaders, experts, government officials and policymakers, as well as leaders from the technology, financial and industrial communities addressing this year’s conference.

“We are honored to welcome Senators Manchin, Murkowski and Sullivan to CERAWeek by IHS Markit 2022 in Houston,” said Daniel Yergin, conference chair and vice chairman of IHS Markit. “At a time of stress on energy supplies, rising inflation and international tension, it will be very timely to hear from these Senators. Their comments will be a timely and important contribution to the critical national dialogue over energy and the economy.

“We are grateful to have such a distinguished group of U.S. Senators, each with such deep experience and leadership in energy policy, share their unique perspectives and insights at this year’s conference.”

CERAWeek 2022: Pace of Change: Energy, Climate and Innovation will examine the challenges and opportunities of reducing emissions while supplying the needs of a growing global economy in the era of energy transition. The conference is returning to Houston for its 40th annual gathering after being hosted as an all-virtual event in 2021.

Produced by IHS Markit (NYSE: INFO), a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions, the CERAWeek 2022 conference program will explore key themes related to More Energy, Lower Emissions; Geopolitics and Energy Markets; Workforce of the Future; Competitive Landscape and the Energy Transition; Supply Chains; and Financing the Energy Future.

The conference will also feature the CERAWeek Innovation Agora, serving as the center of technology and innovation programming at the event. Featuring a community of thought leaders, technologists, start-ups, investors, academics, energy companies and government officials, the Innovation Agora will showcase transformational technology platforms in the energy space ranging from digitalization, AI, analytics and connectivity, robotics, blockchain, additive manufacturing, mobility and decarbonization. Newly added for 2022 will be dedicated “Agora Hubs” focused on hydrogen and carbon management.

CERAWeek 2022 speakers will include (partial list):

• Jennifer Granholm – secretary of energy, U.S. Department of Energy
• John F. Kerry – special presidential envoy for climate, United States
• Vicki Hollub – CEO, Occidental
• Amin Nasser – president and CEO, Saudi Aramco
• Bernard Looney – CEO, bp
• Patti Poppe – CEO, PG&E Corporation
• James D. Farley, Jr. – CEO, Ford Motor Company
• Pedro Pizarro – president and CEO, Edison International
• Ben van Beurden – CEO, Royal Dutch Shell
• Patrick Pouyanné – chairman of the board and CEO, TotalEnergies
• Jim Fitterling – chairman and CEO, Dow
• H.E. Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo – secretary general, OPEC
• Ignacio Galán – chairman and CEO, Iberdrola, S.A.
• Shrikant Madhav Vaidya – chairman, IndianOil
• Maria Pope – president and CEO, Portland General Electric
• Ryan Lance – chairman and CEO, ConocoPhillips
• H.E. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber – minister of industry and advanced technology; special envoy for climate change and chairman of Masdar, United Arab Emirates; Group CEO, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)
• Dr. Fatih Birol – executive director, International Energy Agency
• Josu Jon Imaz – CEO, Repsol
• Jill Evanko – CEO and president, Chart Industries
• Hon. Richard Glick – chairman, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
• Miranda Ballentine – CEO, Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance (REBA)
• Ernie Thrasher – CEO and chief marketing officer, Xcoal Energy and Resources
• Øyvind Eriksen – president and CEO, Aker ASA
• Peter Terwiesch – president, process automation and member of group executive committee, ABB
• Jean-Pascal Tricoire – chairman and CEO, Schneider Electric
• RJ Scaringe – CEO, Rivian
• Barbara Burger – vice president, innovation, Chevron; president, Chevron Technology Ventures
• Carri Lockhard – executive vice president, technology, digital and innovation, Equinor
• Christian Bruch – president and CEO, Siemens Energy
• Sunita Narain – director general, Center for Science and Environment
• Amos Hochstein – senior advisor for energy security, U.S. Department of State
• Dan Brouillette – president, Sempra Infrastructure
• Emma Delaney – executive vice president, customers and products, bp
• Daniel Poneman – president and CEO, Centrus Energy
• Scott Sheffield – CEO, Pioneer Natural Resources
• Hon. Sonya Savage – minister of energy, Alberta, Canada
• Mark Little – president and CEO, Suncor
• Felipe Bayón – CEO, Ecopetrol S.A.
• Dawn Summers – member of the executive board and COO, region EMEA, Wintershall Dea AG
• Mark Nelson – executive vice president, downstream and chemicals, Chevron

Visit www.ceraweek.com for a complete list of speakers and the most up-to-date program information (subject to change).

Registration Information

CERAWeek by IHS Markit 2022 will be held March 7-11 at the Hilton Americas—Houston. Further information and delegate registration is available at www.ceraweek.com.

Media Accreditation

Media registration is now open. Members of the media interested in covering CERAWeek 2022 are required to apply for accreditation. Applications are subject to approval and can be submitted at the following link: https://ceraweek.com/about/press.html

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