MAOGCC Annual Meeting
JUNE 15 & 16, 2026 – Shelby, MT
Comfort Inn & Suites
455 McKinley Avenue, Shelby, MT 59474
406-434-2212
**To book your room as part of the block, please make sure you have reserved your room by June 1, 2026**
Registration Form
Please complete the form below for each individual registering for the MAOGCC Annual Meeting.
Your registration will not be submitted until you submit your payment information on the last step. If you would like to register for the meeting, but prefer not to do so online, please email info@mtenergycounties.com for assistance.
2026 MAOGCC ANNUAL MEETING AGENDA (DRAFT, as of 04-01-26)
MONDAY, JUNE 15
02:30 PM – Pipeline Counties Meeting Start Time
Location: Meeting Room, Comfort Inn & Suites, Shelby, MT
This meeting is targeted for those counties the proposed Bridger Pipeline expansion project will likely go through. It will focus on counties sharing what their past experiences with pipelines have been, including discussion items like road agreements, public safety, and more.
05:30 PM – Dinner
Location: The Mint Bar, Shelby, MT
Dinner will be provided by the Montana Association of Oil, Gas and Coal Counties as part of your registration
TUESDAY, JUNE 16
**Breakfast is on your own. Coffee and pastries will be available at the meeting location**
08:00 AM – Meeting Call to Order & Consent Items
Location: Meeting Room, Comfort Inn & Suites, Shelby, MT
08:05 AM – Financial Items
08:20 AM – Action Items
Bylaw Changes
Board Member Elections
Future Meeting Locations
08:40 AM – Discussion Items
Executive Director Update: Shelby DeMars
Chairman’s Update: Commissioner Richard Dunbar
09:00 AM – Speakers:
Matt Vincent, Montana Mining Association
Additional speaker information will be posted shortly
Chris Bakker, Avanti Helium Corp.
Additional speaker information will be posted shortly
TBD, Bridger Pipeline LLC
Additional speaker information will be posted shortly
Sonny Capece, Executive Director of the Montana Petroleum Association
Sonny Capece is the Executive Director of the Montana Petroleum Association. The Montana Petroleum Association, Inc. is an expanding non-profit, voluntary trade association, made up of more than 150 diverse members, including upstream, midstream, and downstream players. Before joining MPA, Sonny worked as the State Director for Congressman and former Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke and before that in Governor Gianforte’s Office of Economic Development and his former at-large congressional office. Sonny will be providing an overview of the associations upcoming policy initiatives as well as an overview of MPA’s legislative priorities during the recently concluded legislative session.
Ben Jones, Montana Board of Oil & Gas
Ben Jones, a petroleum engineer for nearly 18 years, brings experience from both the private and public sectors and currently serves as the administrator for the Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation (MBOGC), in addition to his role as a petroleum engineer and technical advisor. The MBOGC administers the Montana oil and gas conservation laws, promotes conservation and prevents waste in the recovery of resources, and regulates oil and gas exploration and production. Ben will be providing an annual update from the Board of Oil & Gas, as well as information about legislation during the session that will impact the Board.
12:00 PM – Adjourn
