Energy Thinks with Tisha Schuller

 Tisha Schuller sits down with Chris Smith, Sr. Vice President of Policy, Government, and Public Affairs at Cheniere Energy. Discussing the role LNG will have in the energy future, Chris provides an array of insights on how Cheniere Energy is positioning itself to lead the industry toward a decarbonized future. In this episode, we dive into:· Cheniere Energy’s Hurricane Laura relief efforts· Racial equity and justice in the energy industry· Cheniere Energy’s recently released Corporate Responsibility Report· Cheniere’s long-term positioning of LNG in the future energy mix Chris assumed his present role of Sr. Vice President of Policy, Government, and Public Affairs at Cheniere Energy in 2017 after serving five years as the Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy at the U.S. Department of Energy. He has held leadership positions from a wide range of institutions including Rice University’s Baker Institute of Public Policy, Chevron, Texaco, JPMorgan, and Citibank. Chris is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and served as a Task Force Engineer and Platoon Leader while a U.S. Army Officer. Additionally, Chris holds an MBA from the University of Cambridge. Episode Resources· Cheniere Energy’s Corporate Responsibility Report, “First and Forward”: https://www.cheniere.com/pdf/First-and-Forward-2019-Corporate-Responsibility-Report-LR2.pdf Subscribe here for Tisha's weekly "Both Things Are True" email newsletter. Purchase Tisha's new book The Gamechanger's Playbook: How Oil & Gas Leaders Thrive in an Era of Continuous Disruption. Follow all things Adamantine Energy at www.energythinks.com. [Interview recorded on September 28, 2020]  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tishaschuller.substack.com

 Tisha Schuller switches roles and is interviewed by Mike Ming of Ming Energy Partners and Robert Hefner of Hefner Energy as part of the webcast series, “The Future of Energy” produced by the University of Oklahoma Energy Institute at the Michael F. Price College of Business. Just how does the oil and gas industry carve out its spot as the leader of the energy transition? How does the industry show that it is not just “your dad’s fuel?” In this episode, we explore:· The public’s climate tipping point· How oil and gas leaders must adjust their leadership strategy to meet the moment· How to find common ground with opposition and create a shared ambition· How to attract and retain young talent to the industry Tisha Schuller founded Adamantine Energy in 2015 to help oil and gas companies future-proof their businesses against rising social risk. She serves as the Strategic Advisor for Stanford University’s Natural Gas Initiative. Previously, she served as President & CEO of the Colorado Oil & Gas Association. Tisha serves on many academic and non-profit boards including the National Petroleum Council, an advisory board to the Secretary of Energy under both the Obama and Trump administrations. Tisha’s book, Accidentally Adamant was published in 2018. Tisha authors a bi-weekly series entitled Both of These Things Are True. Subscribe here for Tisha's weekly "Both Things Are True" email newsletter. Follow all things Adamantine Energy at www.energythinks.com. [Interview recorded on July 29, 2020]  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tishaschuller.substack.com

Tisha Schuller sits down with Danielle Fugere, President of As You Sow, to learn about shareholder activism from the activist perspective. Shareholder resolutions are increasingly successful in pushing oil and gas companies to address climate concerns on activist terms. To meet the incoming challenges, oil and gas leaders must both build an understanding of the activist perspective, and develop an engagement strategy. In today’s episode, Tisha and Danielle discuss:· The drivers behind shareholder advocacy· How oil and gas companies can engage constructively with shareholder activists· What to expect next from future shareholder resolutions Danielle assumed the role of President of As You Sow in 2012 and continues to serve today. She has served in leadership roles for environmental advocacy organizations since 1995 including Environmental Advocates, Friends of the Earth, and the Environmental Law Foundation. Danielle holds a J.D. from the Berkeley School of Law and a degree in political economics from the University of California, Berkeley. Subscribe here for Tisha's weekly "Both Things Are True" email newsletter. Follow all things Adamantine Energy at www.energythinks.com. [Interview recorded on August 26, 2020] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tishaschuller.substack.com

  host Anne Carto, Engagement Manager at Adamantine Energy, sits down with Katie Tate, Senior Local Affairs Specialist at PDC Energy. Anne and Katie, two millennial oil and gas leaders and alumni of the Colorado Oil and Gas Association’s (COGA) Energy Generation Leadership Program (EnGen), discuss how oil and gas companies can continue to connect to the communities they serve in the age of social distancing. In today’s episode, we dive into:· Changes in engagement strategies with elected officials and nonprofits· Turning virtual volunteer opportunities into an advantage· How to keep employees empowered while working virtually Katie has spent nearly 10 years at PDC Energy and leads their community outreach efforts. Katie organizes the widely popular Energizing Our Community Days at PDC Energy, this year going completely virtual. She was awarded the Denver Association of Division Order Analysts Presidents Club Award and voted one of the most influential women in COGA’s 2018 EnGen Program graduating class. Katie currently sits on boards of the Weld Food Bank and the American Red Cross. Lastly, Katie is pursuing her MBA at the University of Colorado-Denver and is a graduate of the University of Colorado-Boulder. Episode Resources· Katie’s email · Katie’s LinkedIn Profile Subscribe here for Tisha's weekly "Both Things Are True" email newsletter. Follow all things Adamantine Energy at www.energythinks.com. Interview recorded on July 30th.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tishaschuller.substack.com

 Tisha Schuller sits down with Emily Reichert, CEO of Greentown Labs, the largest cleantech incubator in North America. Tisha and Emily discuss how cleantech and oil & gas can team up to solve pressing issues in energy: decarbonization, climate change, and racial equity and justice. In today’s episode, we dive into:· Greentown Labs’ expansion into Houston, Texas· Leading on the fronts of racial equity and justice· How cleantech and oil and gas ideas are greater than the sum of their parts Emily is currently the CEO of Greentown Labs, assuming the role in 2013. Emily previously served as a Senior Scientist at the consulting firm Arthur D. Little, Director of Business Operations at the Warner Babcock Institute for Green Chemistry, and an MIT Sloan Fellow in Innovation and Global Leadership. Emily holds an MBA from MIT’s Sloan School of Management, a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of California-Redlands. Episode Resources· Forbes Profile, “Meet the Woman Who Runs the Fastest Growing Cleantech Startup Hub on the East Coast”· Emily Reichert TEDx Talk, “The Power of Community: Solving the World’s Biggest Challenges” Subscribe here for Tisha's weekly "Both Things Are True" email newsletter. Follow all things Adamantine Energy at www.energythinks.com. [Interview recorded on July 30, 2020]  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tishaschuller.substack.com

 Tisha Schuller sits down with Southern Company Gas CEO Kim Greene to discuss Southern Company Gas’s current efforts on racial equity and justice, decarbonizing natural gas operations, embracing telecommuting, and quarantine-related family balance.Kim currently serves as chairman, president, and CEO of Southern Company Gas, a subsidiary of Southern Company, which delivers natural gas to 4.2 million utility customers across Georgia, Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Before assuming her current roles as, Kim has held other leadership positions within Southern Company and also spent over 5 years as an executive at the Tennessee Valley Authority. Additionally, Kim serves on the board of directors for Valero, the Gas Technology Institute, and the American Gas Association. Kim is a graduate of Harvard’s Advanced Management Program and holds an MBA from Samford University, a Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from UAB, a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Science and Mechanics from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Subscribe here for Tisha's weekly "Both Things Are True" email newsletter. Follow all things Adamantine Energy at www.energythinks.com. [Interview recorded on July 22, 2020]  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tishaschuller.substack.com

Tisha Schuller sits down with Williams Companies’ President and CEO Alan Armstrong to discuss leadership during a multi-dimensional crisis and how Williams is reinventing its operations and workforce to lead into the energy future. In today’s episode, we explore answers to the questions:How is leadership changing in our current time?How is racial equity and justice going to transform the energy future?What opportunities will the new $400 million solar investment provide for Williams Companies?How will the U.S. adjust to continue providing affordable energy as people work from home? Alan Armstrong has been Williams’ President and CEO since 2011. In that time, Williams has expanded to touch roughly one-third of all natural gas pipelines in the United States. He first joined Williams in 1986 as an engineer after completing his civil engineering degree at the University of Oklahoma. He has held numerous leadership positions within the company such as Sr. VP of Midstream, VP of Gathering and Processing, VP of Commercial Development, and VP of Retail Energy Services. Armstrong serves on the Board of Directors for the American Petroleum Institute and is a member of the National Petroleum Council. Episode Resources$400 million solar investment by Williams CompaniesNational Petroleum Council’s report, “Dynamic Delivery: America’s Evolving Oil and Natural Gas Transportation Infrastructure” To access the National Petroleum Council’s report, click “Episode Webpage” below. Subscribe here for Tisha's weekly "Both Things Are True" email newsletter. Follow all things Adamantine Energy at www.energythinks.com. [Interview recorded on July 22, 2020] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tishaschuller.substack.com

Tisha Schuller sits down with Anne Carto of Adamantine Energy and Michael Tanner of Sandstone Capital Group and host of the 360 Digital Closing Bell Podcast, to discuss how the oil and gas industry can retain, prepare, and empower their millennial leaders to lead into the energy future. In today’s episode, we explore answers to the questions:· What are the unique strengths millennial bring?· Are their social forces discouraging millennials from entering oil and gas?· How do millennial oil and gas workers view and respond to opposition to our industry? Anne Carto is the current Engagement Manager for Adamantine Energy and brings unique experience ranging from regulatory navigation to stakeholder relations.  Anne consults up-, mid-, and downstream oil and gas companies on their ESG strategies and how to best navigate uneasy social, political, and regulatory environments for Adamantine.  Anne has held positions with the Colorado Oil and Gas Association and the Ohio Oil and Gas Association and is a graduate of Ohio University. Michael Tanner is the Energy Division Director at Sandstone Capital Group and host of the 360 Digital Closing Bell Podcast on Oil and Gas 360.  Holding dual economics and petroleum engineering degrees from Colorado School of Mines, his quantitative background leads his ongoing work in energy analytics and market intelligence for Sandstone and as a trusted advisor for Adamantine Energy.  Episode Resources· Oil Field Helping Hands· 360 Digital Closing Bell Podcast· 2019 Deloitte Survey We invite you to consider a donation to this episode’s charity of choice, Oil Field Helping Hands. Founded in 2003, the organization provides financial assistance to oil workers on a need basis. Subscribe here for Tisha's weekly "Both Things Are True" email newsletter. Follow all things Adamantine Energy at www.energythinks.com. [Webinar recorded on June 10, 2020] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tishaschuller.substack.com

 Tisha Schuller shares her latest “Both of These Things are True” newsletter—Much Ado about BlackRock—that dives into how the world’s largest asset manager is evolving their accountability frameworks including their new prioritization of diversity and inclusion, and doubling down on their climate-related pledges. Having one eye to the future requires a focus on value and returns while acknowledging that climate and carbon are topics will return soon—and stronger than ever. How will BlackRock’s new areas of focus trickle throughout the oil and gas industry? Read this “Both of These Things Are True” newsletter post with links to resources here. Subscribe here for Tisha's weekly "Both Things Are True" email newsletter. Follow all things Adamantine Energy at www.energythinks.com.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tishaschuller.substack.com

 Tisha Schuller sits down with Marty Durbin, President of the Global Energy Institute at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President of Political Affairs at the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), to discuss how energy companies can minimize risk heading into the 2020 presidential election. In today’s episode, we explore answers to the following political questions: What are the macro trends to watch?What are the range of possible outcomes?Is there an outcome or possibility that could lead to oil and gas support? Today’s episode was previously recorded as an invitation-only webinar co-hosted by Adamantine Energy and the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF). Moderated by Tisha Schuller of Adamantine Energy, the panel also includes welcoming remarks from Ben Ratner of EDF. Marty Durbin is the President of the Global Energy Institute for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Prior to his current role, Durbin served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at the American Petroleum Officer. He also served as the CEO of America’s Natural Gas Alliance (ANGA). Durbin holds a Bachelor’s degree in government from the University of Maryland. Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political Affairs, Environmental Defense Fund. Gore brings the perspective of decades of experience working in Washington D.C. and has held many senior positions in the U.S. House of Representatives, the Office of Management and Budget, and the U.S. Senate. Gore holds a Bachelor’s degree in economics from Swarthmore College. Episode ResourcesEnergy Thinks Podcast with Michele Della Vigna Subscribe here for Tisha's weekly "Both Things Are True" email newsletter. Follow all things Adamantine Energy at www.energythinks.com. [Webinar recorded on June 23, 2020]  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tishaschuller.substack.com