Economist Dr. Ray Perryman, president of the Perryman Group, will release results of the Barnett Shale economic impact study and anwer questions in a brief session following the luncheon.
Afterward, the EXPO will be open to the public at no charge from 1:30 to 8 p.m. as more than 100 exhibitors from the energy industry share information about technology, job and business opportunities. Breakout sessions will address issues such as pipelines, mineral rights and water conservation and reuse.