Rockies Petroleum Conference
Advancing Energy Across the Rocky Mountain Region
Join us for the 2026 Annual Meeting on August 17–18 in Sheridan, where industry leaders and members will gather to discuss key developments and opportunities.
2026 Rockies Petroleum Conference
The 2026 Rockies Petroleum Conference will be held at the Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center on the Campus of the University of Wyoming in Laramie on August 17th & 18th.
For the most up-to-date information on the Rockies Petroleum Conference — including breakout sessions, keynote addresses, receptions and more — see the full agenda below.
If you have a discount code for VIP or Platinum Members, enter the code in the discount code section at checkout. Platinum Member companies can call 307.234.5333 for your Platinum Code.
Vendor registration includes up to two complimentary event registrations.
Conference Agenda
9:20 AM · Session 2: Administration Executive Orders & Regulatory Changes Affecting NEPA
10:35 AM · Session 3: Court Rulings Affecting the Scope of NEPA Analysis
Presented by Amanda Nicodemus & Matt Petersen, SWCA
8:35 AM · Williams — Liz Hughes, Echo Springs
9:20 AM · Carbon Utilization Research Council — Shannon Angielski
11:05 AM · Enhanced Oil Recovery Institute — Lon Whitman
8:35 AM · Bridger Photonics — Harrison Flodin
9:20 AM · PureWest Energy — Jasmine Allison & Bobby Saleh
9:50 AM · Xplorobot — Oleg Michailov
10:35 AM · Continental Resources — Erin Walker
11:05 AM · FlowState — Braden Fitz-Gerald
Introductory Remarks — The Honorable John Barrasso, U.S. Senator – WY
Panel: Oil and Natural Gas in the Rockies — Lynn Granger (COGA) · Rikki Hrenko-Browning (Utah Petroleum Association) · Missi Currier (NMOGA) · Melissa Simpson (Western Energy Alliance)
2026 Energy Outlook — David Haeberle, ExxonMobil
Are We Resource Constrained? Power Markets in an Age of Demand — Kara Fornstrom, f3 Energy
Tariffs, Trade, and the Global Energy Marketplace — Scott Lincicome, Cato Institute
Panelists — Randall Luthi (WY Governor's Office) · Mark Silberg (CO Governor's Office) · Joel Ferry (UT Dept. of Natural Resources)
Closing Remarks — The Honorable Mark Gordon, Governor of Wyoming
CEO Keynote — Terry Gottberg, Merit Energy
Vendors
This year we will have two levels of vendors — Premium and General. Premium vendors will be located just outside the session entrances and near the food lines for prime contact with attendees. General vendors will be located in the hall next to the premium vendors. Spots within each section will be assigned first come, first served.
Registration includes: Full conference registration for 2 attendees (including all meals, receptions, and sessions), one 8'×8' booth space with table, tablecloth, skirting and 2 chairs, plus a complimentary week of ad space in our Daily News Roundup (4 ads). Electricity available on request.
- ✓ 2 full conference registrations
- ✓ 8'×8' booth with table, cloth & 2 chairs
- ✓ Electricity available on request
- ✓ 1 week of Daily News Roundup ads (4 ads)
Lodging
We have secured special lodging rates for Rockies Petroleum Conference registrations at three hotels within a mile of the Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center. Hotel rooms tend to go fast — secure yours today.
Laramie, WY 82070
Laramie, WY 82070
Golf Tournament
The Wyoming Petroleum Foundation Golf Tournament, sponsored by PureWest, will take place August 27th at Jacoby Golf Course. Given the WPF is a 501(c)(3), corporate funds can now be used to pay for the golf tournament.
Consider registering a foursome or two and invite your team members or contractors to play as a thank you for their commitment. We can also help with invitations to state and local officials to round out your foursomes!
Registration includes:
- Cart & Green Fees
- Refreshments throughout the round
- Wyoming Petroleum Foundation Lunch
- Rockies Petroleum Conference Opening Reception
Special competitions: Hole-In-One Competition, Individual Hole Competitions, Mulligans, Free Putt String, Par 5 from the Par 3, and More!
Registration and Cancellation Deadlines are August 10, 2025. Inquire with the PAW Office at 307.234.5333 about openings for individual golfers or the waitlist.
2026 Platinum Sponsors
