In Person

From Bottleneck to Breakthrough: A Conversation on Energy Permitting Reform

November 16, 2026 • 12:00 – 1:00 pm EST

The conversation will take place in SVC Room 215 at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center located at First St SE, Washington, DC 20515. To attend, you must RSVP no later than November 14th at 5 pm EST. 

Please join the CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program and the National Petroleum Council for an educational briefing at the Capitol Visitor Center on the NPC’s report, Bottleneck to Breakthrough: A Permitting Blueprint to Build. This briefing will explore the report’s findings and recommendations for improving energy infrastructure permitting against the backdrop of congressional consideration of the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (BAAJA). The conversation will be moderated by Joseph Majkut, and will feature remarks from Erin Potter Sullenger, John Dabbar, and Alex Oehler, followed by audience Q&A.  

When you arrive, please proceed to the lower level and follow the signs to SVC room 215. Please click here for a map of the building and here for more information on security measures.  

A boxed lunch will be provided. Please note any dietary restrictions in your RSVP.  

This engagement has been planned to comply with congressional ethics rules for widely attended events. 

This event is made possible by general funding to CSIS

Contact Information

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Joseph Majkut CSIS
Director, Energy Security and Climate Change Program
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John Dabbar
Executive Director, The National Petroleum Council
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Alex Oehler
Vice President, External Relations, TC Energy
November 16, 2026 • 12:00 – 1:00 pm EST
From Bottleneck to Breakthrough: A Conversation on Energy Permitting Reform