On December 10, 2024, John Kiser, President and CEO of Five States Energy Company, was invited to speak at a private event hosted by DLA Piper Partners as a guest of Oliver Wright (Energy Transition, Mining & Metals) and Rita Piel (M&A, Corporate, and Technology). The event brought together attorneys, investors, and industry stakeholders to discuss the changing dynamics of global energy.

Kiser delivered an engaging session that traced the historical development of the U.S. energy sector and examined today’s increasingly diverse energy mix—including oil, wind, solar, and other renewables. He emphasized the continued global reliance on fossil fuels and the expanding role of the United States as a leading producer.

The presentation sparked thoughtful dialogue on the challenges and opportunities facing the industry as it navigates the path toward energy evolution.