US To Stockpile Cobalt For First Time In Decades, Columbia Study Sees Risks
US Defense Dept seeking to buy cobalt for first time in decades to stabilize supply chains. Up to 7,500 tons worth $500M being sought from 3 companies.
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Past Event
November 21, 2014
3:15 am - 12:30 pm utc
The Center on Global Energy Policy is proud to support the 10th Annual Columbia University Energy Symposium. The Symposium is jointly organized by the School of International and Public Affairs’ Student Energy Association, the Columbia Graduate School of Business’ Energy Club, and the Columbia Law Schools’ Environmental Law Society to offer a wide spectrum of perspectives that reflect the interdisciplinary nature of the energy industry today.
To view the full program, list of speakers, and register, please visit the Symposium’s website: http://www.cuenergysymposium.com. Additional details below.
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Every year, several hundred participants explore the key drivers impacting the energy business. On November 21, 2014, the 10th Annual Columbia University Energy Symposium will convene thought-leaders and practitioners from the energy sector, representing industry, government, civil society, and the broader Columbia and New York community to discuss the interplay between our existing systems and the players entering the energy world.
Symposium speakers include: Cheryl A. LaFleur, Chairman, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; Dr. Daniel Yergin, Vice Chairman, IHS; Marianne Kah Chief Economist, ConocoPhillips; Robert McNally, President and Founder, The Rapidan Group; Dr. Sergej Mahnovski (moderator), Professor SIPA and Director, Consolidated Edison; Marc van Gerven, Vice President Global Marketing, First Solar; Patrick Haischer (GSB ’04), Partner, A.T. Kearney; Anatol Feygin,Senior Vice President, Strategy & Corporate Development, Cheniere; Bruce Usher (moderator), Professor, Columbia Business School; Tanuja Denhe, Senior Vice President, Chief of Staff, NRG; Jonathan Chanis (moderator), Professor SIPA & Manager, New Tide Asset Management; Jonathan E. Nathanson, Senior Vice President, Corporate Development, Boardwalk Pipeline Partners; Scott Fisher, Director, Alternative Energy, NRG.
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