• CERAWEEK 2025 | March 10-14, 2025
  • CERAWEEK
  • March 10 - 14, 2025

Mike Pickens

S&P Global

Principal Research Analyst

Michael Pickens, Associate Director, Energy, S&P Global, is a specialist in North American power market fundamentals. He has over 12 years of energy industry experience, with particular expertise in power market analytics, regional supply and demand, wholesale power pricing, industry structure, and market policy in the North American regional power markets. At IHS Markit, Mr. Pickens focuses on the Electric Reliability Council of Texas power market, providing quarterly outlooks and advising clients on regional dynamics. Previously, Mr. Pickens was with American Electric Power in the Strategic and Fundamental Analysis Group, responsible for the company’s 30-year power market outlook, providing analytical support and advice to senior and middle management on power market issues such as US Environmental Protection Agency regulations, federal policies, and fuel switching. He holds a BA from The College of William and Mary and an MBA from Otterbein University.

Sessions With Mike Pickens

Thursday, 12 March

  • 07:30am - 08:40am (CST) / -

    Texas's Energy Future: Crucible for change
    Power & Renewables

    Texas is a harbinger for an energy world in transition. It is the largest supplier of oil and gas feeding the growing demand for energy in the United States. As the “green revolution” continues to gain traction across the country, Texas will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of energy in the country. This diverse panel represents the vanguards who are helping craft and manage the transition to a new equilibrium in the state and the nation’s energy markets.