The U.S. shale oil plays, including the Permian Basin, Eagle Ford, Uinta, Midcontinent, Bakken, and Denver-Julesburg, remain central to the country's natural gas and oil production, each offering unique resource quality and production efficiency advantages. The Permian Basin is the backbone of U.S. shale oil production, while the Uinta Basin, despite its processing and transportation challenges, is one of the top emerging plays in the country. Meanwhile, legacy assets like the Eagle Ford, Bakken, and Midcontinent are experiencing new projects and development. In this opening session, you’ll hear from an industry leader who will offer their insight into the U.S. shale oil industry, its role in global energy production, and its role in U.S. energy security.