ConocoPhillips might mean a gas station to some, but the president and chief operating officer of the company has other forms of energy on his mind and is set to share them with students today.

John Carrig, president and chief operating officer of ConocoPhillips, will address global energy solutions within the present economic situation and long term trends in the energy market at 10 a.m. in Meacham Auditorium.

“One of the main points will be to address our energy security and that we improve our efficiency to make the best use of the energy we have,” said Stephen Morisseau, ConocoPhillips spokesman.

Carrig’s discussion is part of the Price Business College’s “Distinguished Speaker Series,” and will draw at least 300 members of the community, said Kate Burch, Business College spokeswoman. Other speakers have included CEOs from AT&T and Devon Energy.

Morisseau said a key part of Carrig’s speech will address innovation in energy and finding ways to use energy from current and new sources of oil and natural gas. He said Carrig also will discuss renewable alternatives like solar and wind power.

Mel Penn, Student Services spokesman, said Carrig will give a “timely and accurate view” on how this year’s economic challenges will affect the energy industry.

“It’s always healthy to be exposed to leaders in companies who are directing our largest global corporations,” he said.

Justin Ely, finance and energy management senior, said he looks forward to Carrig’s discussion because he thinks Carrig will present students with a different approach on energy.

“The challenges the world faces regarding future energy consumption are complicated so it should be interesting to get his outlook,” Ely said.

But student input is also important to the company.

Morisseau said ConocoPhillips is interested in what students have to say about energy solutions and will look to students to discover new ways to face challenges within the industry.

Energy is an issue that should concern everyone, Ely said.

“[It] touches each of us every single day and the more that people understand our current situation, the better prepared we will be in the future,” he said.