Industry Panel
Power Hungry: A.I., Data centers, and
the new world of energy markets
As artificial intelligence and data centers rapidly expand, so does the demand for energy, and with the continued development of gas-fire power plants and the emerging LNG market, traditional supply & demand markets for natural gas and other fuels continues to evolve rapidly. This panel dives into the growing demands of data centers and other electrification markets and what it will take to keep the lights (and servers) on around the clock. Panelists will unpack the staggering power needs behind AI infrastructure, the environmental considerations of meeting that demand, and the critical energy system upgrades required to keep pace. The urgency is underscored by a warning from the U.S. Department of Energy, which projects that blackouts could increase by 100 times by 2030 if the country continues to retire reliable power sources without adding new firm capacity.
Beyond the technical challenges, the conversation will also explore the oil and gas industry’s evolving role, not just as an energy provider but as a strategic partner in innovation. It will examine how the industry can shift public perception to highlight its relevance and responsibility in powering the future of a data-hungry world.
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The panel will close with a Q&A session featuring questions submitted by meeting participants during the conference and live questions from those in attendance.
Matt Cybulski
Managing Director - Shale Energy & Petrochemicals, JobsOhio​
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Matt Cybulski has over 20 years of economic development experience spanning throughout Appalachia and the Midwest, including projects in West Virginia, Illinois, and Ohio. Matt joined JobsOhio in 2011 as one of the company’s first employees and has held various roles within the organization, eventually being named Managing Director of the sector in 2020. His previous experience includes an economic development position at American Electric Power (AEP).
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Matt has focused primarily on helping existing Ohio companies grow by accessing newly produced natural gas and natural liquids while also also helping to attract new companies across various industry sectors to Ohio through site selection, identifying necessary infrastructure needs, assisting companies through permitting processes, and developing complex financial incentive packages. These efforts have led to the generation of over $20 billion in capital investment and over 30,000 new jobs while at JobsOhio.
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Matt holds both a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and a Master’s in Public Administration from West Virginia University and currently resides in Dublin, OH.
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Kyle Flanagan
Manager of Pipeline Integrity & Compliance, Greylock Energy
Kyle Flanagan's over fifteen year career in the oil & gas sector spans a variety of roles and responsibilities all centered in the design, construction, and compliant operation of natural gas facilities in the Appalachian Basin and beyond.
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He began his career with Energy Corporation of America in 2010 as a rotational engineer before setting into a permanent role as Facilities Engineer. In 2012 he took on the responsibilities of Facilities Manager, managing budgets and logistics on a variety of pipeline installations before transitioning to Facilities Compliance in 2014.
Now operating under the Greylock Energy banner, Kyle has served in several facilities and midstream compliance positions, culminating in his current role as Manager of Pipeline Integrity & Compliance, where he oversees DOT compliance of Greylock's national pipeline portfolio.
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Kyle holds a Bachelor's Degree in Petroleum Engineering from The Colorado School of Mines and lives & works out of Charleston, West Virginia.
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Speaker:
Jeffrey Nehr
Senior Vice President of Gas Supply & Development, Hope Gas
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Moderator:
TBD
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