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  1. Milken Institute59 min

    Redrawing the World Energy Map

    Greg Zuckerman, David Collier, Tom Fanning, Mary Landrieu, Joe Naylor, T. Boone Pickens, Terry Outler, Sharon Smolian

    A high-level panel of industry leaders and policymakers characterizes the U.S. energy sector as a technological revolution that has surpassed production peaks to contribute trillions to the economy, while criticizing federal regulatory fragmentation for delaying infrastructure like the Keystone XL pipeline. Experts including T. Boone Pickens and Senator Mary Landrieu advocate for a unified national strategy to balance environmental stewardship with economic growth, arguing that natural gas serves as a necessary bridge to a cleaner future that offers significant geopolitical advantages. The discussion concludes by emphasizing that despite valid environmental concerns regarding water usage and carbon emissions, the abundance of domestic resources and the necessity of fossil fuel backup make energy exports vital for global market influence and national security.

  2. Milken Institute59 min

    Oil, Power and Saudi Arabia: A Conversation with Karen Elliott House and T. Boone Pickens

    Karen Elliott House, T. Boone Pickens, Skip Reimer

    Organizers Skip Reimer, Jay Rosser, and Saudi expert Karen House hosted a panel with billionaire oilman Boone Pickens to analyze the fragility of Saudi Arabia's energy production, succession crises, and the reliability of its reported 250 billion barrel reserves. The discussion revealed that internal royal fragmentation and economic dependence on high oil prices threaten regional stability, while US experts argued that the nation's military presence in the Persian Gulf is increasingly unjustified given rising domestic energy independence. Consequently, the panelists advocated for a strategic shift toward natural gas infrastructure and a diplomatic move away from unconditional support of the Saudi monarchy to mitigate future geopolitical risks.

  3. Milken Institute52 min

    Dinner Panel: Mike Milken Interviews Eike Batista and T. Boone Pickens

    Mike Milken, Eike Batista, T. Boone Pickens, Michael Milken

    Nobel laureates and energy advocates Boone Pickens and Ike Batista identified energy and education as the two primary drivers of global societal challenges, contrasting U.S. legislative gridlock over natural gas solutions with Brazil's stable "unleveraged economy." While Pickens advocates for replacing imported diesel with domestic natural gas to reduce reliance on OPEC, Batista highlights Brazil's massive offshore oil discoveries and strategic investments as a key frontier for global energy needs. The panel further outlined specific economic strategies, including U.S. job creation through fuel conversion and Brazil's $15.5 billion EBX Group expansion, positioning both nations as critical players in the future resource landscape.