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Zero-Energy Homes Reveal Solutions for the Future

A former Shell executive, David Lawrence serves as the chairman of Lawrence Energy Group, LLC, a consulting firm that advises on global energy investment opportunities, from renewables to oil and gas. David Lawrence regularly publishes articles on the topic of global energy, including Energy Transition, published in Western Confluence magazine. In the article, he includes energy efficiency and conservation amongst various methods for furnishing energy without sizable CO2 emissions. One approach to energy efficiency and conservation that is rising in popularity is the development of zero-energy homes. Sometimes called net-zero energy homes, these homes have the potential to create as much energy as they consume over the course of a year. Approximately 12,000 zero-energy homes currently exist in the United States, and, based on the current average of new home construction in California, that number could increase to 100,000 by 2020, according to an estimate by the Net-Zero Energy Coalition. A driving force behind the adoption of zero-energy homes are new state and city government regulations demanding the use of energy efficiency technology for new home builds. For instance, the state of California recently passed legislation requiring solar rooftop panels for most new homes and some residential buildings (up to three floors). For builders and homeowners seeking to satisfy these regulations or simply reduce their dependence upon energy sources that emit large amounts of CO2, zero-energy homes provide a promising solution.

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Solar Energy Fuels Growth in Renewables Sector

A retired senior executive who served with major energy companies such as Royal Dutch Shell in The Hague, Netherlands, and Shell Upstream Americas in Houston, Texas, David Lawrence currently serves as the chairman of Lawrence Energy Group LLC. Since his retirement from Shell, David Lawrence has focused on diverse energy strategies in a number of different sectors, including natural gas and renewable technologies such as solar. Solar energy became the fastest-growing source of electric power in 2016. In addition, solar energy is expected to witness greater growth than other renewables over the next four years. The expansion of solar power has been largely fueled by developments in China. Due to its poor air quality, China has increasingly relied on solar energy. The country already is a global leader in bioenergy for heat and electricity, as well as hydropower. By 2022, the United States, China, and India are expected to account for the majority of the worldwide growth in the renewable energy sector.

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Energy Advantages of the Fossil Fuel Natural Gas

A retired executive vice president of Royal Dutch Shell in The Hague, Netherlands and with Shell Upstream Americas in Houston, Texas, David Lawrence now serves as chairman of Lawrence Energy Group LLC. Since retiring from Shell, David Lawrence is building a diverse portfolio for Lawrence Energy Group, with energy assets including those in the natural gas sector. Natural gas offers a number of advantages in the energy sector. It produces about half the CO2 of coal, is affordable and is abundant, thanks in part to technological developments in shale gas, hydraulic fracturing, horizontal drilling and new completion technologies. Burning natural gas produces significantly less harmful byproducts, making it far cleaner than the fossil fuel coal. Recent advances in technology have drastically limited the amount of nitrogen oxide (NOx) released by natural gas combustion, further adding to its environmentally friendly profile. Natural gas can be transported by pipeline and, in its super-cooled liquified form, as LNG. In addition to its primary use in electricity generation and heating, natural gas is an essential component of many chemical products used by industry and consumers, and is increasingly used in the transport sector. In financial terms, in the United States the abundance and availability of natural gas has made it less expensive than coal. The supply of natural gas in the United States is projected to last at least 100 years, making it a reliable energy source for the foreseeable future. Natural gas plays an essential role in dispatchable baseload power generation and by replacing coal in this role has made a major contribution to lowering CO2 and is complementary to intermittent renewable energy sources such as wind and solar.

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France Opens Doors for Climate Change Scientists

After a successful career as the Executive Vice President of exploration for Royal Dutch Shell and Executive Vice President exploration and commercial for Shell Upstream Americas in Houston, David Lawrence transitioned into a new role as chairman of Lawrence Energy Group, lecturer and energy advisor. Since then, former Shell executive David Lawrence has given talks across the country about the energy transition, the evolution of energy policy and research in response to climate change. While research in climate change and the energy transition remains a strong and essential focal point for many university science and engineering research programs, some researchers in climate change may have a new environment in which to conduct their studies. France has offered to fund climate change projects through grant programs that invite researchers to move to the country and continue their work. In a recent announcement, French President Emmanuel Macron called upon scientists committed to climate change research to consider France as a bastion for their talents and skills. Through a website titled, “Make Our Planet Great Again,” the French government is also opening its doors to entrepreneurs, students, and other nongovernment entities to make France a home for their climate-related programs.

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David Lawrence’s Energy Transition Talk at the University of Wyoming

The former executive vice president of exploration and commercial enterprises at Shell, David Lawrence now leads Lawrence Energy Group, LLC, as its chief executive officer. In October 2016, David Lawrence was a keynote speaker, alongside former Shell general counsel for global litigation Brad Nielson, at the University of Wyoming’s “Finding the Balance and Path Forward” event. Entitled “Choices and Challenges of the Energy Transition: Moving from Rhetoric and Conflict to Reality,” the speech examined the current state of the energy industry and energy use, in addition to exploring potential scenarios for future energy consumption. It concluded with the presentation of a more practical framework relating to current energy policy, which focused on reducing carbon dioxide emissions while producing more energy for a continually growing populace. A panel discussion followed the speech, which included the University of Wyoming’s global and area studies director, Jean Garrison, and Alan Buss, who works with the Energy Education Initiative, which provides training and resources to help organizations take control of their energy usage.

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Tips for Improving Public Speaking & Engagement

A former Shell Upstream Americas executive, David Lawrence leverages almost four decades of experience in the energy sector in his work as the chief executive of Lawrence Energy Group, LLC. In October 2016, David Lawrence conducted a keynote speech, alongside former Shell general counsel Brad Nielson, during the “Finding the Balance and Path Forward” event at the University of Wyoming. Here are some tips for overcoming public speaking anxiety. 1. Perfection isn’t necessary. Many public speakers enter their engagements with the idea that they must achieve perfection. This makes speaking all the more difficult if, in the middle of a speech, there is a verbal flub or mistake. Instead, focus on getting the point of your speech across via a focused beginning and conclusion, rather than delivering it perfectly. 2. Relax: Prior to taking the stage, conduct some relaxation/breathing exercises to calm your nerves. 3. Engage: Remember it's about engaging successfully with your audience. Its not about you. 4. Practice, and Practice again. You shouldn’t read a speech word-for-word to your audience, though too much improvisation also presents potential pitfalls. Ensure you know the key points you want to leave with your audience and that you have a clear structure for what you want to say. If necessary, use flashcards with keywords to keep your speech focused.

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LNG, Natural Gas and the Energy Transition

Yale University alumnus David Lawrence is an established business executive and geologist who previously served as executive vice president at Royal Dutch Shell. David Lawrence was engaged in multiple areas of the energy industry during his time at Shell, ranging from upstream exploration and new business development to wind energy to LNG in the Americas. During Lawrence's Shell tenure as head of global exploration, Shell significantly increased its natural gas resources, with important discoveries and developments in Australia, Europe and the Middle East and shale gas in Canada and the United States. In the Americas, Lawrence led efforts to build new markets to monetize natural gas, including gas to transport, and gas to liquids. Gas monetization efforts also included Canada LNG, Elba Island LNG, and participation in the acquisition of Repsol's LNG portfolio in the Americas. LNG will play an important role in the energy transition. LNG is the liquified version of natural gas, which is the cleanest burning hydrocarbon currently used to produce energy. Clear in appearance, it plays an increasingly larger role in global energy consumption. Current estimates place the growth in demand for LNG as increasing by up to 5% each year. To create LNG, natural gas is cooled to minus 260 degrees Celsius, a process that also shrinks the volume of the gas 600 times, making it easier to ship and transport. Another benefit of LNG is that it is safer than raw natural gas. In addition to being nontoxic, LNG will not ignite. Once LNG is ready to be consumed, it is modified back to a gas form and piped to homes or businesses for use.

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The Aspen Institute’s Society of Fellows

Geologist and businessman David Lawrence, an expert in energy transitions, possesses over three decades of experience in the energy industry. In addition to years of experience at Royal Dutch Shell, most recently as an executive vice president in Royal Dutch Shell and Shell Upstream Americas, David Lawrence was a Commissioner on the Aspen Commission for the Arctic under the auspices of the Aspen Institute. Located in Washington D.C., the Aspen Institute is a nonpartisan policy organization and think tank that works to foster leadership and collaboration in a number of policy areas. The organization maintains a global presence through its 15 locations, many outside the United States, and operates a number of initiatives to advance its efforts, such as the Society of Fellows. The Society of Fellows is a network of the Aspen Institute’s strongest supporters. The Fellows program was founded in 1964 to provide a mechanism for individuals to provide unrestricted support for the institute. As fellows, individuals are able to become more deeply involved in various programs and serve as ambassadors for the institute. In addition, fellows benefit by being the first group to be informed of new opportunities and events organized by the Aspen Institute.

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Challenging Task of Containing Global Warming and Maintaining Growth

David Lawrence is a past Shell executive vice president with extensive experience in international oil and gas exploration and development, finance and commercial activities. Building on his experience with Shell, David Lawrence now focuses much of his efforts with the Lawrence Energy Group, LLC, and seeks out sustainable investment strategies in the oil, gas and renewables sphere. Presenting at a University of Tulsa conference on Choices and Challenges: Delivering the World's Energy Needs, Lawrence emphasized the urgent need for real shifts toward non-CO2 emitting energy sources. This reflects hard choices that must be made, as the world’s population expands by approximately 1 million people each week and is expected to near 9 billion by 2050. As GDP increases, energy demands increase proportionally, resulting in ever greater needs for power. Various energy-use forecast scenarios present an increase in renewables use that does not mitigate expansion in fossil fuels. The bottom line is that to reach an acceptable level of long-term global warming (of under 2 degrees centigrade), CO2 emissions must be substantially reduced.

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Wind Power and Its Advantages

David Lawrence has worked for Shell in various capacities since 1984. Among the roles that David Lawrence held with Shell is that of executive vice president for exploration and commercial, during which time he oversaw the management of the corporation’s wind energy business. Wind power is a renewable form of energy generated through large turbines that leverage the kinetic force of the wind to generate electricity. Three main types of wind power can be generated, including utility-scale, distributed, and offshore. Utility-scale wind employs turbines of more than 100 kilowatts to drive electricity directly to a power grid for large-scale dissemination, while distributed wind turbines are 100 kilowatts or less and tend to specifically power one primary location. Offshore wind turbines are those that are built within bodies of water to exploit the strong, uniform gusts commonly found on the ocean. Energy derived from wind presents the world with a power source that is both effective and clean. Wind power is also sustainable, cost-efficient, and can be generated domestically, which creates jobs within the countries that use it and also reduces the carbon footprint associated with the delivery of less environmentally friendly energy resources.

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Dr. David Lawrence | Oil & Gas in the 21st Century Conference

Dr. David Lawrence, Chairman and CEO, Lawrence Energy Group (Houston, Texas), presents the keynote, "Choices and Challenges: Delivering the World's Energy Needs," at the Oil & Gas in the 21st Century Conference on April 7, 2016. The conference was held at Gilcrease Museum in Tulsa and was hosted by The University of Tulsa College of Law.

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Wave Power as a New Alternative Energy Source

Spending much of his career in the oil and gas industry, David Lawrence worked at Shell as an executive vice president. Now president and CEO of the Lawrence Energy Group, LLC, David Lawrence brought his experience at Shell into his own company, where he evaluates emerging energy opportunities and supports new energy technologies and innovations. One new alternative energy solution may be the use of ocean waves for generating power. Generally used in water pumps, power plants, and desalination plants, wave energy is produced by electronic generators placed on the ocean’s surface. Although there are only a few companies that are currently utilizing this type of alternative energy, wave power may show promise in the future.

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Methods of Reefing for “Rigs to Reefs”

Dr. David Lawrence is a seasoned energy industry executive who has experience as a chief geologist, general manager, and executive vice president at Royal Dutch Shell. In addition to his work at Shell, Dr. David Lawrence has served on the YMCA Board of Trustees and the United Way New Orleans Board and he is also a member of the National Ocean Industry Association (NOIA). Founded in 1972, the NOIA is a professional organization that represents over 300 businesses in the offshore energy industry. NOIA advocates for numerous policies in support of the industry, including the Rigs to Reefs initiative. The Rigs to Reefs effort involves converting oil rigs no longer in use into manmade coral reefs. More than 420 rigs in the Gulf of Mexico have undergone this process, which is completed through one of three different methods: Tow in Place - moving the structure to an approved location. Partial Removal - removing the top of the rig and leaving the bottom on the sea floor. The top can then be moved to an alternate area or disposed of. Toppling - using explosives so the rig essentially falls over, resulting in it lying on the sea floor.

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Deep Water Operations of Stone Energy

An experienced business executive in the oil and gas exploration and production and energy industry, David Lawrence served as an executive vice president of Royal Dutch Shell. In that capacity, his responsibilities ranged from global exploration, to new business development, LNG, Wind Energy, gas to transport, and divestments. In 2013, David Lawrence was named to the board of directors of Stone Energy, where he assists with strategy and restructuring options and serves on the audit and reserves committees. Located in Lafayette, Louisiana, Stone Energy is an oil and natural gas firm that focuses on the exploration of energy resources and energy production. The firm works to meet the needs of the global energy market, and also to add value to shareholder holdings in the company. Operations of Stone Energy are currently conducted in the Gulf of Mexico and Appalachia. Deepwater operations in the Gulf of Mexico are a focus of Stone Energy, which holds over 100 lease blocks in the region. It is estimated that the Gulf contains approximately fifty billion barrels of oil reserves. The company relies on experience, technical expertise, and capital resources to exploit the most promising prospects in the region. Two drilling platforms, Pompano and Amberjack, make up the base of operations and are located in the northern Mississippi Canyon and southern Viosca Knoll areas. For additional information on Stone Energy’s deepwater efforts, visit www.stoneenergy.com/Links/GulfOfMexico.aspx.

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A Brief Overview of the Post-Paris COP-21 Carbon Policy Symposium

Possessing a wealth of knowledge in oil, gas, LNG and wind business, David Lawrence formerly led Shell Upstream Americas and Royal Dutch Shell in executive positions. David Lawrence, an expert in energy matters and chairman of Lawrence Energy Group LLC, stays up to date on industry changes by participating in events, such as the Post-Paris COP-21 Carbon Policy - Implications, Trends, and Opportunities for the US and the Globe symposium. The first panel of a two-part event, the Post-Paris COP-21 Carbon Policy symposium took place in February of 2016 at the Hilton Garden Inn’s University of Wyoming Conference Center. The public event was hosted by the Center for Global Studies and School of Energy Resources and included attendees with backgrounds in government, academia, and energy. The group discussed results from the COP-21 negotiations and how it impacted carbon policy and regulation. The panel focused on national implications and talked about the status of international cooperation. The director of the Center for Global Studies moderated the event, in which Dr. Lawrence was able to participate by teleconference. Panelists consisted of representatives from the Environmental Governance Working Group at Colorado State University, the Office of Global Change at the US Department of State, the University of Wyoming’s Department of Economics, and the Center for Law and Energy Resources in the Rockies.

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A Brief Overview of the 2015 Yale Alumni in Energy Conference

An energy professional who dedicated nearly three decades to Shell, David Lawrence most recently led Shell Upstream Americas as executive vice president of exploration and commercial. Frequently invited to speak on energy and climate issues, oil and natural gas, and energy security, David Lawrence shared his expertise at the 2015 Alumni in Energy Conference hosted by Yale Alumni in Energy (YAE). On April 10, 2015, YAE hosted the Alumni in Energy Conference. Open to YAE members, which consists of Yale alumni and faculty members as well as students, the forum offered a platform for those interested in the energy field to share education and ideas that would positively impact the sector. Lectures and panels were led by a range of experts, including economists and top researchers. Attendees participated in breakout sessions covering global markets in crude oil and natural gas and monitoring of frackwater. Representatives from the Electric Power Research Institute, 38 North Solutions, and the New England Independent Service Operator sat on a panel discussing renewable energy and environmental compliance. During the afternoon, sessions titled Exploration and Production in a New Price Environment and Effective Technology Development took place. The conference ended with an hour-long class on energy investments that was led by experts at SAIL Capital Partners and Pine Brook Road Partners.

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Studying Geology at Yavapai College

A former Shell executive, Dr. David Lawrence is the chairman of Lawrence Energy Group, LLC. Much of Dr. David Lawrence's experience has been in the energy sector, including roles as the executive vice president for Shell, a uranium exploration geologist, a field geologist with the United States Geologic Survey and geology instructor at Yavapai College. Located in Prescott, Arizona, Yavapai College was established in 1965. Yavapai College offers degree programs in 32 different fields, including an associate of science degree in which students can take geology and other science classes. In Yavapai College’s geology courses, students can learn about minerals and rocks, plate tectonics, and topography. In addition, the college offers courses that explore the surrounding region. Some of these classes cover Prescott Valley, the Grand Canyon, and Bryce and Zion national parks as subject matter. Yavapai College’s also features a bone and fossil collection as well as a large geological specimen collection on site, which provides students access to meteorite samples. To learn more about Yavapai College and its science programs, please visit www.yc.edu/v5content/academics/divisions/sciences-and-health/sciences/default.htm.

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