Interview: Stakeholder Engagement as a Critical Path to Permitting Success

17 Jun 2026
Midstream Engineering & Construction Stage
Midstream Engineering & Construction

  • Early Engagement Strategy: Structuring outreach programs from pre-FERC filing through construction

  • Integrating engineering design considerations into community discussions

  • Aligning with regulators to streamline reviews, avoid rework, and reduce the risk of litigation or permit delays

  • Using data-driven visualizations to address public concerns and improve stakeholder trust

Speakers
Jacob Yokum
Jacob Yokum, Manager – Project Management/Development Capital Projects - ONEOK
Ramon Watkins
Ramon Watkins, Director of Community Projects and Outreach - Williams