INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION:
Buford B. Pollett, J.D.
Genave King Rogers Asst. Professor of Energy Law and Commerce
The University of Tulsa
Collins College of Business
Mr. Pollett brings a rare and comprehensive perspective to U.S. LNG shipping, natural gas pipelines, biofuels, combining extensive experience in energy law, energy projects, and business develop. He is a licensed attorney in Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, and Georgia, a licensed geoscientist in Texas, and a proctor in maritime law. He holds an MS and BS in Geology from the University of Georgia, a Master’s in International Business Management from Pepperdine University, and a Juris Doctorate from Loyola University School of Law, New Orleans.
With over 15 years of domestic and international legal experience, Pollett has served clients at the senior counsel, manager, and director levels. As an attorney, he has supported pipeline projects across the full project lifecycle, including onshore and offshore pipelines, both in the U.S. and abroad. His energy experience spans major companies such as Eni, Wilson Offshore & Marine, McDermott, Technip, Entergy, Amoco, Texaco, Nabors, and a Shell-Exxon joint venture in Germany (BEB Erdgas und Erdöl).
Pollett has contributed to numerous high-profile projects, including:
United States: Shell Stones, Eni Nikaitchuq, BP Atlantis, Williams Devils Tower, BP Holstein, BP King West, BP Mad Dog, Chevron/Total Matterhorn, Shell Na Kika, Kerr-McGee Navajo, Kerr-McGee Red Hawk, Mariner Swordfish, ENI K2, Dominion Triton/Goldfinger, Kerr-McGee Ticonderoga
West Africa: Total Pazflor, Total Usan, Murphy Azurite, Shell Bonny Island Train 7, Esso Kizomba C, Agip ABO Extension Project, MEGI Ekanga and Zafiro, Vaalco Avouma, Sonangol Gimboa
Middle East/Asia: Eni Zubair, Eni Kashagan, ExxonMobil AKG-2, Reliance Offshore Facilities KGD6
Likewise, Dr. Pollett:
Provides leadership on projects with partners,
Provides legal support on acquisitions and divestitures,
Develops strategies to manage risks on major global energy projects,
Counsels on corporate governance, regulatory, securities and tax compliance policies,
Works with federal & state governmental agencies, tribes, industry & joint venture partners,
Drafts and negotiates domestic and international transactions within budgets and deadlines, and
Provides legal training to key stakeholders on regulatory, contractual and commercial matters.