The Unconventional Resources Technology Advisory Committee

An Advisory Committee to the Secretary of Energy

The Department of Energy is currently seeking applications from qualified individuals to serve on the Unconventional Resources Technology Advisory Committee (URTAC). The closing date for receipt of applications is March 1, 2010.  Any interested person or organization may nominate qualified individuals to serve on this committee. More information about the program and how to apply can be found below.

Overview

The Secretary of Energy, in response to provisions of Subtitle J, Sec. 999 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, must carry out a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of technologies for ultra-deepwater and onshore unconventional natural gas and other petroleum resource exploration and production, as well as addressing the technology challenges for small producers, safe operations, and environmental mitigation (including reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and sequestration of carbon). 

MORE INFO Fossil Energy's Ultra-Deepwater and Unconventional Natural Gas and Other Petroleum Resources Program Sec. 999 Library

The Department's Unconventional Resources Technology Advisory Committee (URTAC) was established to advise on the development and implementation of programs related to onshore unconventional natural gas and other petroleum resources, and review and comment on the program's annual plan. The URTAC is comprised of Special Government employees, academia, environmental and industry representatives.  Special Government employees are appointed by the Secretary of Energy for their expertise in a particular area and advise the Secretary with their own opinion, whereas the other members of the committee represent a point of view held by a particular group or class of stakeholders. The Draft 2010 Annual Plan for the Ultra-Deepwater and Unconventional Natural Gas and Other Petroleum Resources Research and Development Program can be found under "Relevant Documents" below.

     2008-2010 Unconventional Resources Technology Advisory Committee Members

Mr. A. Scott Anderson Environmental Defense Fund Austin, TX	Mr. Fred C. Julander   Julander Energy Company  Englewood, CO
Dr. Nancy J. Brown* Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory  Berkeley, CA	Dr. Raymond A. Levey*  University of Utah  Salt Lake City, UT
Ms. Jessica J. Cavens  EnCana Oil & Gas (USA)  Denver, CO	Dr. Sandra D. Mark  Black Hills Exploration and Production  Evergreen, CO
Mr. William S. Daugherty NGAS Resources, Inc.  Lexington, KY	Dr. Shahab D. Mohaghegh*   West Virginia University  Morgantown, WV
Mr. James P. Dwyer   Baker Hughes  Houston, TX	Mr. Don L. Sparks  Discovery Operating, Inc.  Midland, TX
Mr. Jeffrey D. Hall  Devon Energy Corporation  Edmond, OK	Dr. Berry H. Tew   State Oil and Gas Board of Alabama  Tuscaloosa, AL
Mr. J. Chris Hall President  Drilling Production Co.  Torrance, CA	Ms. Janet Weiss   BP America, Inc.  Houston, TX
Mr. Bob Hardage*  University of Texas at Austin  Austin, TX	Ms. Sally G. Zinke  Ultra Petroleum  Englewood, CO

                 *  Special Government employee 

Information for Applicants   

Individuals who wish to be considered for appointment to the 2010-2012 Committee should review the documents below and submit an application:   

1. Deputy Assistant Secretary's Invitation to Apply for Membership 
2. More Information on How to Apply 
3. Online Application 
4. Hard Copy Application

The closing date for receipt for applications is March 1, 2010. 

   Relevant Documents
 

• Draft 2010 Annual Plan - [2MB PDF] 
• 2008 - 2010 URTAC Advisory Committee Charter, July 2008 [160KB]
• Subtitle J, Sec. 999D(b) and (c) of EPACT- Membership Duties of the Advisory Committee [7.87KB PDF] 

Questions regarding the Committee should be directed to Elena Melchert at 202/586-5600.