NCLASSIFIED us. Department of State Case No. F-2013-12488 Doc No. 005479586 Date: 06/25/2015 August 3, 2010 Basie-ED 1N Notional Agenda for Global Shale Gas Initiative Conference Date: August 23?24 Location: State Department, Loy Henderson Conference Room Day 1 - Shale Gas Development Overview and Regulatory Environment 10:00 Registration/Coffee 10:30 Introduction/Welcome: gives high-level overview of US. Government (USG) policy on international unconventional gas, introduces participants objectives for seminar, and issues to be presented and discussed. (David Coordinator for lntemational Energy Affairs, U.S. Department of State 15 minutes) 10:45 US. Shale Gas Production Outlook: The Department of Energy's Energy Information Administration discusses U.S. unconventional historical gas growth and production outlooks. (Howard Gruenspecht, Deputy Administrator 15 minute presentation, 15 minutes 11:15 Unconventional Gas Geology: US. Geological Survey (USGS) discusses geological underpinnings of unconventional gas development, focusing on their work in basin analysis, best practices, and data needs. For more than 20 years the US. Geological Survey has de?ned and assessed unconventional oil and gas accumulations in many basins in the US. This experience has allowed them to develop a screening process by which to detemiine if similar oil and gas accumulations exist in non-US. basins. (Brenda Pierce, Acting Chief Scientist: Geology 15 minute presentation, 45 minutes 12:15 Lunch - Delegate?s Lounge 1:15 U.S. Shale Gas Technology: DOE's Office of Fossil Energy presents its research on technology for developing shale gas and other unconventional gas. current research portfolio includes over 30 projects on shale gas including resource characterization, enhanced production, fracture technology, minimizing the environmental footprint, and water management. (Sally Kornfeld, Senior Analyst 15 minute presentation, 45 minutes 2:15 Environmental Considerations: US. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (T BC) will discuss environmental considerations related to shale production technology, including hydraulic fracturing and water issues. (Suzanne Kelly 15 minute presentation, 45 minutes -) Still discussing whether they will be presenting or commenting on BLM 3:15 Coffee a?ewew AUTHORITY: Adolph Eisner, Senior Reviewer UNCLASSIFIED US. Department of State Case No. F-2013-12488 Doc No. 005479586 Date: 06/25/2015 3:30 4:30 5:30 7:00 us. Department of State Case No. F-201312488 Doc No. 005479586 Date: 06/25/201?- August 3, 2010 Leasing, Environmental Compliance, Permitting, and Inspections: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discusses its regulation of oil and gas development on public lands. BLM can walk workshop participants through bidding, leasing, environmental review, permitting for development, environmental inspection and enforcement, covering the lifecycle of the well from drilling and production to abandonment of the well. (Jim Perry, Senior Natural Resource Specialist 15 minute presentation, 45 minutes State Level PerSpectives: The Ground Water Protection Council and Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission (GWPC and IOGCC and) will give perspectives on unconventional gas development, including the state?s role in regulating, permitting, and monitoring unconventional gas projects. Presentation will address impacts on local communities and the environment, and the regulatory safeguards in place, with special emphasis on issues relating to hydraulic fracturing, and land and water use. (Mike Paque, Executive Director and Mike Smith, Executive Director, respectively, 15 minute presentation total, 45 minutes Day 1 Conference Concludes Reception hosted by the American Gas Association (AGA) 400 North Capitol Street, NW Unof?cial and Optional Event Participants are requested to arrange their own transportation to and ?om this event. UNCLASSIFIED US. Department of State Case No. F-2013-12488 Doc No. C05479586 Date: 06/25/2015 US. Department of State Case No. F-2013-12488 Doc No. 005479586 Date: 06/25/2015 - August 3, 2010 Day 2 - U.S. Experience and Investment Climate for Shale Gas Development Success 8:00 Registration/Coffee 8:30 Introduction: The White House National Security Council discusses the importance of natural gas development as a lower carbon fuel in mitigating GHG and improving host country energy security. (Glen Sweetnam, Senior Director for Energy and Climate Change 15 minutes) 8:45 U.S. Experience: Case Studies (arranged by Department of Commerce Cheryl McQueen): US. company presentations highlighting best practices based upon U.S. experience, including development challenges, technical solutions, project management, and planning requirements. Company representatives will address shale gas project costs and economics. 0 Devon: Brad Foster, Senior Vice President: Central Operations and Richard Luedecke, Vice President: Environmental Health Safety (15 minutes) - Chesapeake: Scott Rotruck, Vice President: Corporate Development (15 minutes) 0 I-Ialliburton: Mike Watts, Director: Fracture Stimulation Affairs (15 minutes) 0 01A (45 minutes) 10:15 Coffee Break 10:30 Infrastructure Development Requirements: The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) will discuss how to develop the necessary infrastructure for shale gas deve10pment. For countries without developed domestic infrastructure, timely permitting, ?nancing, and development of gas gathering systems, gas treatment plants, and gas pipelines planning is essential for getting the shale gas to customers. (Michael McGehee, Director of Pipeline Certi?cates 5 minute presentation, 45 minutes 11:30 Fiscal Policies to lncentivize Unconventional Gas Production: The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation, and Enforcement (BOEMRE) describes the general framework for ?scal incentives used for conventional energy sources as model for potentially incentivizing gas shale and other conventional hydrocarbon development. Using the offshore oil and gas framework, BOEMRE can detail the various programs used over the years to make uneconomic/marginal projects pro?table with program incentives. (Kevin Kunkel, International Program Specialist 15 minute presentation, 45 minutes 12:30 Lunch - Delegates Lounge 1:30 Investment Climate: Department of Commerce?s Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP) discusses investment climate issues that would in?uence GSGI countries ability to attract foreign investment in unconventional gas. A discussion of necessary factors for the high capital commitments required by the private sector, including sanctity of contracts, rule of law, access to domestic and international gas UNCLASSIFIED US. Department of State Case No. F-2013-12488 Doc No. 005479586 Date: 06/25/2015 2:30 3:00 4:00 4:15 IED us. Department of State Case No. F-2013-12488 Doc No. C05479586 Dated: 06/25/2015 August 3, 2010 pipelines, and gas pricing. (Marc Tejtel, Deputy Chief Council and Mohamed Badissy 15 minute presentation, 45 minutes Coffee Break US. Government Assistance for Shale Gas Development: The US. Trade and Development Agency (TDA) presents their programs for feasibility studies in unconventional gas. (David Hester, Acting Regional Director for Europe and Asia 15 minute presentation, 45 minutes Concluding Remarks: gives wrap-up of workshop, identi?es some areas for additional conversation between participants and cooperation between USG and GSGI participant country. (David 15 minutes) Press Availability (TBC) UNCLASSIFIED US Department of State Case No. Doc No. 005479586 Date: 06/25/2015 CLASSIFIED us. Department of State Case No. F-2013-12488 Doc No. 005479586 Date: 06/25/201?? August 3, 2010 Day 3 Optional Shale Gas Site Visit (unofficial event organized by USEA) 7:00 Depart State Department on Bus 11:00 Arrive Shale Gas development in (-4 hour visit, including lunch) 3:00 Depart Shale Gas development 7:00 Return to Washington, DC UNCLASSIFIED US. Department of State Case No. F-2013-12488 Doc No. 005479586 Date: 06/251?2015 UNCLASSIFIED us. Department of State Case No. F-2013-12488 Doc No. C05479680 Date 06,60,201?- RELEASEDINFULL RE Priority GSGI Countries.txt From: Hueper, Paul Sent: Monday, December 06. 2010 8:02 AM T02. Michaei Figueiredo,_Joseph Subject: RE: countries Yes, but it depends on how "priority" is defined. It?s very Subjective as nobody knows the resource potentiai in these countries, which is why we're doing this work. I wouid suggest u51ng: China India Jordan Morocco Chiie Ar entina Co ombia South Africa From: Michae] A Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 6:16 PM To: Figueiredo, Joseph Cc: Hueper, Paui Subject: RE: Priority GSGI Countries Paul, a 1ist of priority countries was asked for by NSC as a resuit of the biweekiy shaie gas caii. Is it safe_ I to say these are a11 countries we would 11ke to do USGS assessments in? From: Figueiredo, Joseph Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 6:15 PM To: Michaei A Cc: Hueper,_Pau1 Subject: Priority GSGI Countries Michaei, Based upon my iimited knowiedge and the changing nature of the GSGI program, I beiieye that our priority countries are: China India South Africa Jordan Morocco Coiumbia Chiie? Does that sound about right to you? Paui? Thanks?by, REVIEW AUTHORITY: Adolph Eisner, Senior Reviewer Page 1 UNCLASSIFIED US. Department of State Case No. Doc No. C05479680 Date: 06/30/2015 NCLASSIFIED S. Department of Shite Case No Doc No 005479663 Dale 06/25/201. IRELEASED IN FULLI RE Morocco Unconventiona] Gas.txt rrom: Patin. Nichoias Sent: Friday. November 19. 2010 5:08 PM To: rigueiredo. Joseph Subject: RE: Morocco Unconventiona1 Gas C1assification: UNCLASSIFIED Joe. I can definiteiy do my best to he1p you with this. Off the top of my head. I am surprised there isn't more attention being directed towards the Boujdour offshore bJock off the coast of western Sahara. I Kosmos Ener y. based in Houston, owns the rights to the massive biock (description: osmosenergy.com/morocco.htm1 and the map: I . http:/ 1'anything e1se at's current. Have a good weekend. -Nick This email is UNCLASSIFIED From: Figueiredo, Joseph sent: Friday! November 19, 2010 3:52 PM To: Patin. Nich01as Cc: Hayes. Moily HueperI Pau1 Subject: Morocco unconventiona1 Gas Heilo Nick. In a few weeks we are hosting a deiegation from Morocco on sha1e gas deve1opment as part of the . G1oba1 shale Gas Initiative (6561). I put together an energy backgrounder on Morocco (attached). but I . have been unab1e to find much on their most recent unconventiona1 natura1 gas deveiopment (shale gas and sha1e 011%. Our presenters are geing to be from DOE. EPA. BLM. BOEMRE, CLDP. etc., and is is supposed to he1p them get a better understanding of the energy Situation in Morocco. M011 . suggested that you might have some additional inSight into their unconventiona1 natura1 gas industry. . . Is there something out there that I am Just not finding? Many thanks! Joe Joseph Figueiredo Special ASSistant I . office of the Coordinator for Internationa1 Energy Affairs U15. pepartment of State FigueiredoJ@state.gov (D 202-736-7872 Fi1e: Morocco Backgrounder_11.18.10.docx Page 1 UNCLASSIFIED US. Department of State Case No. F-2013-12488 Doc No. C05479663 Date: 06/25/2015 51.1 - UNCLASSIFIED us. Department of State Case No, F-2013-12488 Doc No. 005479513 Date: . AGA participation in the December Morocco Shaie Gas visit.txt From: Figueiredo, Joseph Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2010 10:33 AM To: 'Suarez, Ysabei? I Cc:_ ?Ciark, A Subject: AGA participation in the December Morocco shaie Gas Visit Good Morning Ysabei, I hope this e-maii finds you weii. We have a Moroccan delegation coming to DC in eariy December for a Giobai Shaie Gas Initiative (GSGI) program that is going to 1ast 10 days. In discussions on the scgeduie. we thought that it might be a good idea to have them meet with some in ustry re resentatives at the AGA (or the State Department) on the morning of December 8th? is session would not be a commerciai venture but rather it wouid perhaps be a presentation of case studies and then_discussion on how these companies deal with impact of reguiations, community partiCi ation, etc. is wouid be a great way to end their time in DC because after hearing about how it is done, they are going out to the fieid and wii] see first?hand what the companies are doing. I am happy to answer any questions you might have and 100k forward to hearing from you! 306 Joseph Figueiredo Speciai Assistant Office of the Coordinator for Internationai Energy Affairs U.S. Department of State Fi ueiredoJ@state.gov (pg 202-736-7872 REVIEW AUTHORITY: Adolph Eisner, Senior Reviewer Page 1 UNCLASSIFIED US. Department of State Case No. F-2013-12488 Doc No. 005479513 Date: 06/25/2015 us. Department of State Case No. Doc No. C05479655 Date. cams/mi?- IN FULL Re Jordan invitation for Global Shale Gas Initiative visitors Program.txt From: ward, Jacqueline (Amman) Sent: Tuesday. September 14. 2010 7:52 PM To: Figueiredo. Joseph . Cc: Wong. Joyce 5 (Amman); skarsten. Katherine (Amman) I Subject: Re: Jordan invitation for Global Shale Gas Initiative Visitors Program I have forwarded this to my colleagues in the economics section. From: Figueiredo Joseph To: Ward. Jacqueline (Amman) Sent: wed Sep 15 01:23:59 2010 Subiect: Jordan invitation for Global Shale Gas Initiative viSitors Program Hel Jac ueline I As part 0 a fellow-up to our Global Shale Gas Initiative (6561) conference last month, we would like to extend an invitation to 5 Jordanians to come to the United States for a 10 day visit in . . . . . December that Will include practical discussions U.5. state regulators. private sector companies. and other officials involved in the development and regulation of shale gas resources. . This program Will be specifically tailored to Jordan. Prior to the arrival of the International . I ViSitors. meetings Will be set up in Washington, DC and at various shale gas extraction sites around the country. since each shale gas play is unique, Jordan will be given the opportunity to discuss the individual aspects of their shale gas resources including the potential obstacles they . . . . might encounter in extraction such as water shortages, transmiSSion and distribution losses, and technological barriers. Furthermore, the Jordanian delegation will also be able to discuss their applicable domestic issues, such as the economic environment, and regulatory and oversight mechanisms. while this program is unable to cover the cost of international airfare for the visitors, we do have funding available to cover all related expenses while in country (lodging. travel and meals): Bglow is a list of delegates who attended the 6561 regulatory conference at the end 0 August. we nged at least a preliminary decision on whether or not a Jordanian delegation wou like to participate in this program by Friday, September 17th. 1. Name: 0thman A okasheh Title: Exploration Manager, National Petroleum Company 2. Name: Mousa Ali Alhamdan Alzyoud Title: Director of Petroleum, National Resource Authority 3. Name: ziad salem salman El-Hamarneh Title: Director of Projects Development and Investment 4. Name: Bahqat Salamah Mohammad Aladwan Title: senior Geo ogist, national Resources Authority . Name: Fawaz Farouk BilbeiSi Title: Economic counselor, Jordanian Embassy 6. Name: Nour Anmar Abdel Halim al Hmoud Title: Investment romotion manager, Jordanian Embassy Thank you, and fee free to contact me with any questions or concerns. Joe Page 1 UNCLASSIFIED US. Department of State Case No. F-2013-12488 Doc No. C05479655 Date: 06/25/2015 SIFIED us. Department of State Case No. F-2013-12488 Doc No C05479655 Date: 06/25/2015 Re Jordan invitation for Globai sha1e Gas Initiative visitors Program.txt Joseph Figueiredo U.S. Department of State office of the Coordinator for Internationai Energy Affairs Fi ueiredoJ@state.gov (pg 202-736-7872 Page 2 UNCLASSIFIED U.S. Department of State Case No. Doc No. 005479655 Date: 06/25/2015 UNCLASSIFIED US. Department of State Case No. F-2013-12488 Doc No. C05479540 Date: 06/25/2015 GSGI International Visitor Leadership Program Assessment Report 1. Did you ?nd the presentations informative and insightful? if not, please tell us why and be specific? The presentations and the site visit were very informative and insightful. More presentations on exploration phase would be more appreciated as Morocco is at a very early stage of shale gas potential assessment. 2. Did the presenters answer your questions adequately? If not, which specifically did you have trouble with? The presenters were highly quali?ed professionals. They were clear and pertinent in their delivery. Our questions were generally adequately answered. 3. Was there something that could have been included or changed which would have made your experience more enjoyable? More geology on exploration phase of the shale gas would have been more helpful. 4. Was there a certain topic that you believed deserved more of a focus during the program? - Economic assessment aspects of shale gas development projects. - Development techniques as fracing. 5. Was the Washington, DC (Monday through Wednesday) program structured appropriately? if you had the choice, would you change the amount of time you were in Would you shorten, extend, or leave it the same? The amount of time allocated and the structure of the program were appropriate. 6. Was the program outside of Washington, DC (Thursday through the following Wednesday) structured appropriately? if you had the choice, would you change the amount of time you were outside of Would you shorten, extend, or leave it the same? The overall program was appropriate. A ?eld geologic visit to the Marcellus outcrops with WV University at Morgantown geologists would have been highly appreciated. 7. Do you feel as though your understanding of all the difference aspects to shale gas development has improved? Our perception and understanding of different aspects of shale gas have been considerably improved. 8. Where you happy about the overall GSGI Visitor Program? If not, please explain. Yes, the overall GSGI Visitor Program was as beneficial as enjoyable. We would like to kindly thank all the contributors who made our visit a success. REVIEW AUTHORITY: Adolph Eisner, Senior Reviewed UNCLASSIFIED US. Department of State Case No. F-2013-12488 Doc No. C05479540 Date: 06/25/2015 UNCLASSIFIED us. Department of State Case No. F-2013-12488 Doc No. 005479601 Date: 06/25/2015i RE Coiombia.txt IN Fug From: Hueper, Paul Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2010 10:37 AM To: Stewart, Michaei Ccz. Saiazar, Joseph Figueiredo, Joseph Subject: RE: Coiombia Hi Michaei, . . - I Thanks for the heads up please 100p Joe in our office on any foiiow up requests. I Thanks. Paut - From: Stewart, Michae1 Sent: Friday, October 29, 2010 1:12 PM To: Hueper, Pau1 Cc: Saiazar Joseph Subject: Coiombia Paui, Not sur rising1y, Co1ombia is interested in joining the Giobai shaie Gas Initiative (or at east accepting our offer of sending a team to the US to ?see how we manage It was made ctear in a11 of our meetings that State has the 1ead on Shate Gas, and the Coiombians wi11 be in contact with us regarding any activities under 6561. As soon as they contact State, we put them in direct contact with you. with 1uck, we wit] have ciearer guidance on funding mechanisms and options by then. Michae1 western Hemisphere Energy officer Bureau of Economics, Energy and Business Affairs (202) 647?1291 (202) 647-8758 Stewartmp@State.gov AUTHORITY: Adolph Eisner, Senior Reviewe? Page 1 UNCLASSIFIED US. Department of State Case No. Doc No. 005479601 Date: 06/25/2015 Us. Department of State Case No. Doc No. 005479515 Date: 06/25/2015 LEECEASED Shale Gas: An Buggy Security Game Chang?- For any country, energy security is the ability to access reliable and affordable supply for power generation, transportation and often basic cooking and lighting. Shale gas, with half the carbon footprint of coal and potentially available at economy scale levels in many of the areas projected to experience increased energy demand, could be a ?game changer? in the global energy market just as it has been for the United States. Natural gas already plays a fundamental role in meeting primary energy demand across a wide range of economic sectors. The International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates a 51 percent increase in worldwide natural gas consumption will occur between 2009 and 2030. Most of the volume in this growth is projected to come from countries such as China and India. The Middle East is also expected to experience the largest percentage increase in gas demand during this time period. Strong regional differences in gas demand, variation in the competitiveness of markets, and growing import dependency are just a few of the challenges that will impact future gas markets. The ability of unconventional gas supply, particularly of shale gas, to impact country-speci?c and regional energy security is dramatic. The U.S. shale gas phenomenon has transformed domestic energy security, by growing domestic production eight-fold in the last decade. Our supply has made gas cost competitive with coal in the U.S. and made LNG more affordany available world-wide. By 2030, EIA projects that shale gas will represent 7% of total global gas supplies. Since it is a lower-carbon ?bridge fuel,? future climate policies could heighten demand for shale gas as part of efforts to reduce C02 emissions grow. The Department of State (DOS) is working to leverage the American success in shale gas to enhance global energy and climate security. We launched the Global Shale Gas Initiative (GSGI) in April 2010 in order to help countries identify and develop their unconventional natural gas resources in an environmentally sustainable way. Although the U.S. shale gas experience cannot be precisely duplicated, we use GSGI to help governments understand the complexities of shale gas development. Governments often have limited capability to assess their own country?s shale resource potential or are unclear about how to develop shale gas in a safe and environmentally AUTHORITY: Adolph Eisner, Senior Reviewte UNCLASSIFIED U.S. Department of State Case No. Doc No. 005479515 Date: 06/25/2015 SSIFIED US. Department of State Case No. Doc No. C05479515 Date' 06/25/2015 sustainable manner through establishing the right regulatory policy, ?scal structures and investment climate. The GSGI uses government-to-govemment policy engagement to connect the US. federal and state governments? technical expertise, regulatory experience and diplomatic capabilities to help selected countries understand their shale gas potential. We partner with other US. government agencies to create and engage in activities that are tailored to each country?s speci?c needs and availability of funding. Examples of GSGI activities include: shale gas resource assessments; technical guidance to evaluate the production capability, economics and investment potential of shale gas resources; and workshops and seminars on infrastructure planning, drinking water protection, drilling safety, environmental impact assessment, gas pricing and other technical, environmental, business and regulatory challenges related to shale gas development. A bene?t of this govemment- to-governrnent cooperation is the potential for establishing and strengthening long-tenn working relationships and trust at the technical and ministerial levels. Currently, there are 20 countries from four continents participating in the GSGI program, including China and India. We recognize that for many countries, having a choice of energy supplies is a major factor in ensuring their political autonomy. In others, it is an economically viable alternative to coal, and for still others it is a way to encourage competition and make natural gas a more economical and less volatile feedstock or fuel. We believe conventional and unconventional gas development worldwide will play a vital role in mitigating the threat of climate change . Shale gas development is not easy, but with international collaboration through programs such as GSGI, responsible shale gas development has the potential to greatly enhance global energy security. UNCLASSIFIED US. Department of State Case No. F-2013-12488 Doc No. (305479515 Date: 06/25/2015 - UNCLASSIFIED us Department of State Case No. F-2013-12488 Doc No. 005479520 Date: 06/25/2015 IN FULL Fw CLEARANCE Shale Gas MOU with Ukraine.txt Hustler. Paul Sent: Friday, November 19, 2010 4:40 PM To: G91dwyn, David . . Figueiredo, Joseph: Sullivan, Michael A Fw: CLEARANCE: Shale Gas MOU with Ukraine gtgachments: Ukraine shale Work Plan draft.docx; Ukraine Shale Gas MOU_draft . OCX EYI hadn?t heard about this before. I hope this doesn?t detract from our 6561 1mplementation ability. From: Neff, Rebecca Sent: Friday, November 19, 4:37 PM To: Scanlon Amy Cernak, Kimberly Baez, Alejandro x; Hinckley, Steedman; Hueper Paui - Cc:_Hail, Daniel Greenstein. Alex 0 Subject: CLEARANCE: shale Gas MOU with Ukraine On several occasions, including at the highest level of government. Ukraine has asked for US assistance in developing its unconventional resources. I would a preciate your clearance on this MOU and annex by 12noon on Monday, Nov 22. .Please a so . include Dan Hall in your re5ponse. We age segding an interagency team to negotiate the MOU with Ukraine the week of Dec 6 an we' like to get it translated and distributed to the government in advance of the visit. Both documents have been cleared by L. the desk. the Emb, USGS and USAID. (Note:1The Mou is akin to what is being done under the Global shale Gas Initiative. The on difference is the funds will come from USAID and If you have any questions, please let me know. Best. Rebecca Rebecca H. Neff Senior Advisor I Special Envoy for Eura51an Energy Tel: 202?647-4534 Fax: 202-647-4610 'REVIEwAuiI-Ionlry: Reviewe? Page 1 UNCLASSIFIED US. Department of State Case No. F-2013-12488 Doc No. C05479520 Date: 06/25/2015 U.S. Departmepidf?slatg _C_ase_Ng._ F-2013-j 2488 Doc No. (305479516 Date: 06/25/2015 [Releasediin Part I35 . cieared US-Jordan shale Gas M00 and work p1an.txt From: F1 ueiredo, Joseph Sent: we nesday, October 06, 2010 5:34 PM To: won?I Joyce 5 (Amman); skarsten, Katherine (Amman) iv EC: Sui an, Michae1 Hueper. Pau1 Roberts, Kristi; Ward, Jacqueiine Amman Subject: c1eared US-Jordan shale Gas MOU and work plan He11o Joyce and Katherine. I have attached to this e-mai1 the cieared US-Jordan Sha1e Gas Memorandum of Understandin and . Annex work an. Can you piease pass 1t on to the Jordanian government? seem. 35 1 the NRA shouid be expetting this Man thanks, and as a1ways, p1ease contact me with any questions or concerns you mig have. 308 Joseph Figueiredo Special Assistant office of the Coordinator for Internationai Energy Affairs u.s. Department of State Fi ueiredoJ@state.gov 202-736?7872 1REVIEW AUTHORITY: Adolph Eisner, Senior Reviewed Page 1 UNCLASSIFIED US. Department of State Case No. Doc No. C05479516 Date: 06/25/2015 NCLASSIFIED US. Department of State (3359 No, F-2013-12488 Doc No. c05479702 Date: 06/25/2015 United States Department of State Washington, D. C. 20520 December 10, 2010 Ms. Nelisiwe Magubane Director General Department of Energy for the Republic of South Africa Travenna Of?ce Campus IN Sunnyside Pretoria 0007 Dear Ms. Magubane, In August, I had the pleasure of welcoming a South African delegation to the Global Shale Gas Initiative (GSGI) Conference which I hosted in Washington, DC, and I met them again in November, during the World Shale Gas Conference in Dallas. Based upon our discussions, I believe there is strong potential for future cooperation between our countries on shale gas. To underscore our interest and to formally engage in cooperative efforts on shale gas resource development, we have drafted a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the United States and South Africa. Cooperation under this MOU would include, but not be limited to, a series of United States Government (U SG) ?mded workshops, as well as a USG-funded technical assessment, to be conducted by the US. Geological Survey, of South Africa?s shale gas potential.?. I have attached a draft for your review. This draft MOU has already been passed to your government through our Embassy in Pretoria. I would sincerely welcome your comments on the draft MOU please direct them through our Embassy in Pretoria. I hope that this process will facilitate greater cooperation between our two countries in the energy sphere. I look forward to close cooperation with your government on this important subject. Best Regards, David L. Special Envoy for International Energy Affairs US. Department of State Enclosure: Draft MOU on Shale Gas Resources AUTHORITY: Adolph Eisner, Senior Reviewe? UNCLASSIFIED US. Department of State Case No. F-2013-12488 Doc No. 005479702 Date: 06/25/2015 - 9partment of State Case No. F-2013-12488 Doc No. C05479551 Date: 06/25/2015 RELEASED IN FULL I MISSING SHAKE GAS REGULATEDRY AUTHORITY: Adolph Eisner, Senior Reviewer ,Smwm WIDDOC, US. Department of State Case No. Doc No. 005479551 Date: 06/25/2015 ILD Us. Department of State Case No. F-2013-12488 Doc No. 005479546 Date' 06/25/2015 RELEASED IN Balancing energy security and environment concerns can be challenging for many countries. For U.S energy diplomacy, we seek to ?nd policies that advance both of these key priorities, focusing on the long term. This is why I launched the Global Shale Gas Initiative (GSGI). Unconventional sources of natural gas, like shale gas, may be technically and economically recoverable in large quantities in many countries that lack diverse sources of energy supply, or rely on higher carbon sources of fuel for electric power. Natural gas can act as a ?bridge fuel? between coal and future development of baseloadsources of renewable energy. But if countries want to access these potential sources of energy, they need to be careful to do so safely and in an environmentally sensitive manner. On August 23rd and 2010 my of?ce hosted the first ever GSGI Conference in which over 50 delegates from 20 countries came to discuss the full range of regulatory, investment, and environmental issues involved with shale gas development. More than 13 different USG agencies participated. We also invited the private sector to share their experiences. Countries in attendance included China, India, Poland, Jordan, Chile and South Africa, among others. On the first day, the conference took the delegates through the process of what governments need to know before they establish a shale gas industry, based on the United States? experience. We began with presentations from the Energy Information Administration (EIA) on the role that unconventional gas will play in US and global energy supply, from the Department of the Interior?s US. Geological Service (USGS) on how to assess the extent of a country's shale gas resources, and then presentations from the Interior?s Bureau of Land Management, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission and the Ground Water Protection Council on the umbrella of regulations the US has put in place at the Federal and state level to ensure the safety of drinking water and that shale development is conducted safely and responsibly. On the second day, the presentations focused on the infrastructure technology, and investment climate necessary for shale development, with presenters from private firms, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the Department of Commerce?s Commercial Law Development Program and the Trade and Development Agency. Finally, on the third day, the US. Energy Association (USEA) arranged for the delegates to travel to for a visit to a Chief Oil Gas shale gas site in the Marcellus shale play. Participants were given the chance to see a drilling rig, observe water containment facilities and ask questions at a live gas site. It was a big success! While there are no forms of energy without challenges, shale gas presents countries with a cleaner alternative to coal and a way in which they can, potentially, create a more secure energy future for themselves. It will be difficult for any country to replicate the shale gas experience in the energy sector, but the response we have gotten from the conference has been overwhelmingly positive and I am hoping that this will start a discussion on how countries can enhance their energy security and accelerate their progress to a low carbon future. AUTHORITY: Adolph Eisner, Senior Reviewer UNCLASSIFIED US. Department of State Case No. Doc No. 005479546 Date: 06252015