2026 Four Corners Energy Conference Schedule
Big ideas. Bold conversations. Breakthrough solutions.
The Four Corners Energy Conference is where innovation meets action, and the 2026 schedule is shaping up to deliver just that.
We have an exciting lineup of sessions, speakers, and networking opportunities designed to keep you ahead of the curve.
See the full 2026 conference schedule below, and get ready to be part of the conversations shaping what’s next.
(Schedule is subject to change. Check for updates prior to attending.)
MAY 6, 2026 SCHEDULE
8:00 AM | ROOM E
Welcome
Aaron Barnett (2026 Chair of the Four Corners Energy Conference)
8:10 AM | ROOM E
Presentation of the Colors
Women Warrior Color Guard
8:20 AM | ROOM E
Invocation
Pastor Stephen Soto
8:30 AM | ROOM E
Opening Remarks
Linda Rodgers, Farmington City Councilor
9:00 AM | ROOM E
Current Events Update
Missi Currier (NMOGA)
9:45 AM | ROOM E
Current Events Update
Jim Winchester (IPANM)
10:30 AM | ROOM E
Navigating the Regulatory Waves: Mastering Air Quality Compliance in a Shifting Regulatory Landscape
Amy Voit (Ensolum)
11:15 AM | ROOM E
Walking the Line: Why Regulatory Expertise Is a Strategic Asset in the San Juan Basin
Christy Kost (Kost Enterprises, LLC/ Ancell Environmental)
12:00 PM | ROOM E
LUNCH by Spare Rib BBQ Catering
1:30 PM | ROOM E
KEYNOTE
Daniel Turner (Power the Future)
2:30 PM | ROOM E
Overview of the Bureau of Land Management
David J. Mankiewicz (BLM)
2:30 PM | ROOM C
From Injury- Hiding Case Management to SIF-Preventing Risk Control
Chris Detillier (Veriforce)
3:15 PM | ROOM E
Leading in a 24/7 Operation: Why Day-Shift Rules Don't Work on Night Shift
Elliot Anderson (Xsite Creative LLC)
MAY 7, 2026 SCHEDULE
8:30 AM | ROOM C
Class VI Primacy in New Mexico
Jennifer Raney (NM Tech)
9:00 AM | ROOM C
Scaling Simple, Reliable Pneumatics: From Single Devices to Multi-Well Greenfield Pads
Steve Kemp (Kathairos Solutions)
9:30 AM | ROOM C
La Plata County Code Updates & Operator Impacts
Michelina Paulek (Energy Council)
10:00 AM | ROOM C
TENORM Regulation & Management
Kurt Rhea (Rad Pros)
10:30 AM | ROOM C
Solar Energy Panel Discussion
Hank Adair (Farmington Electric Utility System), David Fosdeck (Solar Advocate), Jesse Lyons (Gridworks), Jessie Whitaker (Complex Energy Consulting)
11:00 AM | ROOM C
When Monitoring Wells Aren’t Enough: Applying MiHPT for High-Resolution Site Characterization at a Legacy Pipeline Release
Wes Weichert (Ensolum)
11:30 AM | ROOM C
Process Hazards Associated with Carbon Capture and Sequestration
Jeffrey Citrone (Kahuna USA)
12:00 PM | ROOM C
Regulatory Affairs Update
Andrea Felix (NMOGA)
12:00 PM
LUNCH by Clancy's Catering
