Dear Members and Industry Friends,
With the current status of the virus still affecting public gatherings, unfortunately our September meeting will be virtual, which we trust will be the last virtual meeting for now. Planning for an in-person meeting in November.
LAAPL is excited to offer two series on the topic of the solar industry, i.) September’s virtual meeting will cover “Oil & Gas vs Solar - A Land Overview” and ii.) November’s meeting will cover “New Opportunities – Maximizing Your Acreage With Solar”
Phillip A. Guerra, JD, CPL, Land Acquisition Manager-East Coast with for ForeFront Power, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsui & Co., Ltd. His company develop solar projects – behind-the-meter, community solar, and wholesale solutions – across the United States and Mexico.
SEPTEMBER - Oil & Gas vs. Solar – A Land Overview
This webinar will focus on the basics of what an oil & gas land professional needs to know about solar from a land perspective. You will learn about the different types of solar energy projects (e.g., ground mount, parking canopy, rooftop). You will walk through an example ground mount site for a potential community solar project in New York. Additionally, this webinar will discuss the similarities and differences between acquiring acreage in oil & gas versus solar, including key lease terms and pricing.
NOVEMBER - New Opportunities – Maximizing Your Acreage with Solar
This webinar will focus on what in-house oil & gas land professionals need to know if a solar developer approaches their company about building a project in their leasehold area. You will learn about the different types of solar energy projects (e.g., BTM vs. FTM) and the land criteria for different solar energy projects (i.e., why has my company been approached?). You will learn about various elements of solar energy projects, including project design, engineering, future surface uses (e.g., pad sites, pipeline), potential title issues, access, permitting, construction, and decommissioning. Lastly, you will be introduced to the different options for your company.
LAAPL Virtual September Meeting
Thu, Sep 16, 2021 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (PDT)
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Phillip Guerra, J.D.
Forefront Power
Phillip Guerra, JD, CPL is a certified professional land manager who has acquisition experience in both the oil & gas and solar industries. After graduating from law school in 2013, Phillip began his career in the upstream oil and gas sector as a field landman (contractor) for Antero Resources in southeast Ohio, where he ran title and completed predrilling and post-drilling land ownership reports. In 2017, he continued his work in the field as a contractor for Rice Energy, now EQT Corporation, where he negotiated leases and led EQT leasing efforts as project manager, overseeing their Ohio acreage. In early 2019, Phillip made the transition out of the oil and gas industry, accepting a position at ForeFront Power, a solar development company based in San Francisco, where he currently oversees land acquisition for the entire east coast. Phillip is a CPL and has been with the AAPL since early 2014.