Name
Panel: Who's Minding the Shop? America's Fuel Crisis and the Case for a National Supply Chain Council
Date & Time
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Speakers
Dwayne Purvis, Purvis Energy Advisors
Deborah Meeks, CA Energy Commission
Paasha Mahdavi, University of California, Santa Barbara
Deborah Meeks, CA Energy Commission
Paasha Mahdavi, University of California, Santa Barbara
Description
This session looks at how California keeps fuel supply steady as refining capacity comes offline. It covers import capability, marine and terminal logistics, infrastructure readiness, and the demand scenarios the state is planning against. It then examines the strategies and barriers to keeping supply adequate and affordable through the transition.