As global energy needs grow, the U.S. has become the largest oil and gas producer in the world, surpassing Russia and Saudi Arabia. Moreover, the U.S. is now preparing to become a net exporter of natural gas, competing with Qatar and Australia for LNG export pole position. But renewable energy costs have come down substantially over the past few years, making the global energy landscape increasingly complex. What are the opportunities and challenges in natural gas and renewable energy infrastructure development in North and South America? What are the market, financing and legal trends impacting development in this region? In this program, energy experts discuss the energy infrastructure in the Americas, and the effect of U.S. energy abundance on Japan.

Speakers:
Majed Limam, Manager, Americas LNG & Natural Gas Consulting, Poten & Partners, Inc.
Gilbert D. Porter, Partner, Haynes and Boone, LLP
Salim Samaha, Partner, Global Infrastructure Partners

Moderator:
Carolyn Kissane, Academic Director and Clinical Professor at Center for Global Affairs, New York University

Agenda:

6-6:30 PM
Registration

6:30-8 PM
Discussion and Q&A

8-8:30 PM
Reception

Admission:
Non-members: $20
Japan Society Corporate Members: Free, up to designated number of tickets; additional tickets $15
Japan Society Individual Members at Patron Circle level and above: $15

Seating is available on a first come, first served basis.

Prepayment must be made with a credit card. All cancellations must be made at least 48 hours prior to the event.

For more information, please contact the Business and Policy Program at 212-715-1208 or email register@japansociety.org.