Energy Executives and Policymakers Converge in Erie for Shale Insight 2026

Running from September 22-24 at the Bayfront Convention Center, the conference addresses the logistical and regulatory hurdles facing the largest producing basin in the country. Marcellus Shale Coalition president Jim Welty emphasized that the discussions will focus on actionable policies required to leverage the region's energy output for both domestic growth and international stability.

The agenda covers a broad spectrum of industry challenges, including the regulatory impact of the EPA's 2026 rescission of the Endangerment Finding and the practicalities of emissions management. Key speakers include U.S. Senator Dave McCormick, James P. Danly of the Department of Energy, and Etta Lockey, Meta’s Director of Energy Supply. Alongside corporate executives from Expand Energy and EQT Corporation, representatives from the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers will highlight the ongoing collaboration between energy producers and the trades.

Beyond panel discussions and fireside chats with officials from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the conference features specialized showcases for university research and emerging energy technologies. With a sold-out exhibit hall, the event serves as a primary venue for mapping the upstream-to-midstream dynamics of the American energy supply chain.