MEDIA RESOURCES

DATE: March 15,, 2005

CONTACT: communications@mail.cox.smu.edu

Understanding the Dynamics of the World Energy Scene
Symposium Examines Fundamental and Interdependent Activities of the Industry Worldwide

DALLAS, Texas (SMU) – “This is the premier energy – business conference in Dallas each year,” says The Honorable Kay Bailey Hutchison, United States Senator, Texas. As such, it is the role of the Maguire Energy Institute to facilitate the exchange of ideas and information among educators, practitioners, media, and government officials to foster a better understanding of the role of the energy industry in the world economy.

The day-long symposium will be held April 4, 2005, in SMU’s Hughes-Trigg Center beginning at 7:00 a.m. Panelists and speakers include:

·          H.E. Bader Omar Al-Dafa, Ambassador of the State of Qatar

·          The Honorable Joe Barton, U.S. Congressman

·          Victor Carrillo, Chairman Texas Railroad Commission

·          Hunter Hunt, Hunt Power, LPC

·          The Honorable Robert Jordan, Former Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

·          The Honorable James C. Oberwetter, Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

·          Dr. Harrison Schmitt, Ph.D., Former U.S. Senator and Astronaut – Apollo 17 Mission

·          Scott Sheffield, Chairman, President and CEO, Pioneer Natural Resources Company

·          Mazen I. Snobar, President and CEO of Aramco Services Company

WHEN:                   Monday, April 4, 2005

                                7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

WHERE:                Southern Methodist University

                                Hughes-Trigg University

                                Dallas, Texas

WHAT:                    Understanding the Dynamics of the World Energy Scene and How it Will Affect Your Business

HOW:                     This event is open to the public. To make reservations or for additional information, please contact Lanell Wood at 214-768-3948, or visit our Website at www.maguireenergy.cox.smu.edu.

AGENDA:               7:00 a.m.               Registration – Master of Ceremony

Scott Sheffield, Chairman, President and CEO, Pioneer Natural Resources Company

                                7:30 a.m.               Breakfast – Energy, Texas, and World Cooperation

                                                                Welcome:                 Dr. Gerald Turner, President, Southern Methodist University 

                                                                Introduction:             Mr. Cary M. Maguire, Chairman & President, Maguire Oil Company

                                                                Keynote Speaker:                   The Honorable Kay Bailey Hutchison

                                9:25 a.m.               Suppliers/Consumers Interdependency

                                                                H.E. Bader Omar Al-Dafa, State of Qatar

                                10:20 a.m.             Global Partnering

                                                                Mazen I. Snobar, Aramco Services Company

                                11:25 a.m.             Is There a Substitute?  Fusion Energy Anyone?

                                                                                Victor Carrillo, Texas Railroad Commission

                                                                                Dr. Harrison Schmitt, “Last man to step foot on the moon”

                                12:10 p.m.             Afternoon Session – Master of Ceremony

                                                                Hunter Hunt, Hunt Power

                                12:35 p.m.             Luncheon – Diversifying the International Portfolio

                                                                Welcome:                 Dr. Albert W., Niemi, Jr., Dean, SMU Cox

                                                                Keynote Speaker:   The Honorable Joe Barton

                                2:15 p.m.               World Reserves/Supply/Demand and Price Forecasts

                                                                Moderator:               Dennis McCuistion

                                                                Panelists:                Guy F. Caruso, Department of Energy

                                                                                                  Stephen P.A. Brown, Federal Reserves Bank of Dallas

                                                                                                  Bob Tippee, Oil & Gas Journal

                                                                                                  John B. Walker, Independent Petroleum Association of America

                                                                                                  Steven B. Hinchman, Marathon Oil

                                3:45 p.m.               Understanding the Supplier

                                                                The Honorable Robert Jordan

                                                                Guest Speaker:      The Honorable James C. Oberwetter

                                4:30 p.m.               Symposium Closing

Click here for additional information on the 2005 Energy Symposium.  http://www.icglobalcentral.com/smu_cox/exed/2/