Key Topics of the Forum Included: 

– Data Center Value Chain 

– Power Strategy and Project Planning for New Development 

– Current Industry Expert Insights 

– Why NatGas is Optimal for Data Centers 

– NatGas 101 

– Clean Energy Alternatives 

Richard Bradsby was a speaker for the panel “Get Real: AI Data Centers, Energy Realities, and the Road to Market” alongside fellow industry experts: Rock Graham, the Manager Origination of NRG Energy Inc, Trenton Thornock, the CEO of Prometheus Hyperscale, and John Carrington, the Executive Chairman of the Board of Enchanted Rock. This panel was moderated by Kenneth Yagelski, Director of Gas Supply for Southern Company Gas. 

Richard Bradsby provided insights from his 25+ years of experience in the oil and gas industry, primarily overseeing midstream infrastructure development. His experience with the vital midstream link between gas producers and consumers provides extensive insight into the infrastructure requirements of on-site Natural Gas power generation. NatGas-powered data centers present unique infrastructure and logistical demands that will require a bespoke midstream link between the producer and the data center to maintain a stable power supply and market viability. 

This panel brought together market experts in Data Center construction, infrastructure, and power generation to explore exactly what it takes to bring a Data Center online and to market. “From grid interconnection timelines and permitting hurdles to the role of nuclear energy and renewables in powering high-density compute, we’ll unpack the technical, financial, and environmental realities behind the hype.” AI demand is urgent and massive; however, the legal and financial realities that shape Data Centers and Natural Gas are complex. This panel discussed practical solutions to the roadblocks of constructing, powering, and maintaining AI Data Centers in the modern regulatory environment. 

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Key goals of the conference: 

– “Engage senior leaders across accounting, finance, operations, ESG, investment, and regulatory roles” in open dialogue with the public, focused on the future of the industry. 

– Share information on the “emerging dynamics reshaping oil and gas: reporting and regulatory changes, capital and M&A trends, technology acceleration, ESG realities, and global market forces.” 

– Provide an opportunity to “earn high-quality CPE credits from expert-led sessions.” 

– Create the space to “Network in an exclusive, executive-focused environment designed for meaningful conversations, not a crowded expo hall.” 

– Stage these conversations in “a premium venue that enhances engagement, visibility, and connection. 

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In this conversation, we explore how public policy choices intersect with the rapid growth of AI and other large load industries—and what this means for energy demand in the years ahead.

With forecasts pointing to significant increases in electricity demand, states are taking different approaches to policy and incentives. Colorado is one example of how policy choices are impacting our ability to attract and retain development, providing an interesting lens for comparison against other states charting their own paths.

Topics of Discussion:

• Anticipated growth in energy demand driven by AI and large loads.
• How different states are using policy and incentives to attract or manage these industries.
• What business and policy leaders should watch as models for attracting growth emerge across the country.

Thank you to our panelists:

• Bill Barnes, Director Regulatory Affairs, NRG
• Judith Judson, SVP of Energy for North America, Vantage Datacenters
• Sandra Solin, Founder and Head of Capitol Solutions
• Will McAdams, Partner, Texas Lobby Strategies

And moderator, Greg Thurner, SVP Power Generation and Market Solutions, Liberty Power Innovations

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Ron’s presentation, titled “Liberty: Engineering the Energy Future,” highlighted Liberty’s legacy and ongoing role in the shale revolution. Reflecting on the company’s journey, Ron said, “Couldn’t have imagined the journey that we would have found ourselves on over the next 15 years. And we started out with a very, very simple mission at Liberty, and that was to build the best damn frac company, period. I don’t know how many of you follow the Kimberlite survey, but the results for this year just came out. And I think now for eight years in a row which is maybe as long as the Kimberlite survey has happened, Liberty has been ranked the number one frac company in the United States. And so, I’m incredibly proud that we have successfully accomplished the goal we set out to achieve.” 

He also emphasized the importance of people and culture at Liberty, which are at the center of everything we do, explaining, “Of course, we’re very people intensive. You can see we have a little more than 5,500 employees today. If you could create a culture where people would want to come and stay and make a career of it, particularly out in the field, we believed you could do differential things, you could deliver a differential offering that was unrivaled in the space. And so, that was our whole goal from the very outset, was to create an environment where particularly those staff that are at the tip of the spear, the folks that are running the pumps, the blender, the hydration unit who are doing equipment maintenance, the e-techs and the mechanics, would want to come and stay, and not just stay for a while, but to stay for their career. And that if we could accomplish that, amazing things would happen.” 

During the keynote, Ron also described Liberty’s approach to operational control and technology: “We made a very, very conscious decision as we launched the digi platform to get into the CNG business. We own our own compression facilities in both here in the DJ and down in Texas. We own our own trucking fleet to deliver that CNG to the field. We own the equipment to distribute that gas to our equipment on location. We own gas processing equipment for when we are going to use field gas. All of that with the goal of ensuring that we can execute at the highest level that our pumps are getting the – not only the volume of fuel, but at the right conditions, at the – and with the right quality to ensure successful execution.” 

Ron also highlighted Liberty’s strategic growth beyond fracturing, including international expansion and the launch of a power business, part of Liberty Power Innovations. “Power generation co-located with an asset offers you a very, very different opportunity. Once the capital’s invested and presuming we have control over the fuel supply which we certainly do from a midstream standpoint, there is a real opportunity to provide long-term surety around the price of power generation, and it’s certainly at a price that could be very, very competitive with the grid today, and I would argue highly competitive with the grid five years from now. And so, I think this offers a very, very long-term, compelling proposition.” 

His presentation highlights Liberty’s commitment to innovation and leadership in shaping the future of energy. 

Check out Ron’s full slide deck: enercom-2025-v1

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In this Power Generation Panel, our industry expert panelists will discuss their views on the future of electric innovation and ensuring access to reliable and affordable energy in an increasingly complex energy landscape.  We will dive into the changes over the past 30 years and how the current model operates to deliver efficiency, innovation, and reliability.

Topics of Discussion

• How both regulated and deregulated market players are stepping up to meet rising grid demand.
• The evolution of the energy market model over the past 30 years.
• Key regulatory shifts, emerging technologies, and the growing demands placed on today’s power grid.
• Liberty’s perspective on opportunities in the modern electric economy—and how these align with our mission to improve lives through energy innovation.

Thank you to our panelists:

• Noel Black, Southern Company
• Travis Broersma, Head of West Power
• Eric Goff, Goff Policy
• Jason Stanek, PJM Interconnection, LLC
• Joel Turkheimer, Windy Bay Power
• Samin Peirovi, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

And moderator:

• Gregory Thurnher, Sr. Vice President, Power Generation, Liberty Power Innovations

View the Presentation Deck: Liberty & Energy Power Generation Panel Presentation

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Magatte Wade is the Director of the Center for African Prosperity at Atlas Network, the leading organization of African free-market think tanks. She was listed as a Forbes “20 Youngest Power Women in Africa,” a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum, and a TED Global Africa Fellow. In her talk, she spoke about her passion for the role of free markets in overcoming poverty and the power of enterprise to tackle social issues and promote entrepreneurial education.

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The Oklo Leadership Team will discuss the exciting developments in advanced nuclear power plants. The event will begin with a discussion on today’s energy system and what the future might hold.  Besides hydrocarbons, nuclear is the energy technology with the greatest potential to grow our supply of reliable, affordable, dense energy. Advanced nuclear plants are walk-away safe and cool themselves without relying on people, pumps, or mechanical systems. They can also recycle used fuel and convert nuclear waste into clean energy. You will then hear from Oklo founder and leading nuclear innovator Jake DeWitte along with Brian Gitt, Head of Business Development.

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Join a thoughtful dialogue surrounding the world energy system, climate change, and the inevitable tradeoffs between the two.  Energy enables everything humans do.  Everything.  The last two centuries of increased energy access have more than doubled global human life expectancy and dramatically shrunk severe poverty.  Yet only about a billion lucky people live highly energized lives.  What does the future hold for the other seven billion people?

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In collaboration with Veritens C.O.B Tuesday Podcast, Roger Pielke, Jr. leads the discussion with a presentation highlighting the current state of science around energy and climate. This is followed by a dialogue with Roger, Maynard Holt, and Liberty CEO, Chris Wright.

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