Feb. 13, 2025


Description

 

Abstract:

This session addresses key issues impacting businesses, the capital markets, from "mom & pop" middle market to bulge bracket in the Gulf Coast & Nationally focusing on federal and state policies, industry trends, and strategic solutions for 2025.

 

Some Key Highlights:

 

Federal Energy Issues:

Offshore drilling permits and methane emissions compliance.

LNG export infrastructure and federal policy impacts.

 

Texas Energy Issues:

New seismicity and disposal well regulations.

Groundwater usage policies and water recycling technologies.

 

Current State of the Industry:

Market challenges, and project economics.

Legal and workforce risks affecting operations.

 

Election Impacts:

Leadership changes shaping Gulf Coast & national energy policy.

 

Attendees will gain insights into navigating regulatory changes, mitigating risks, in the evolving energy landscape.

 

 

 

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MENU

CAESAR SALAD

GROUND SIRLOIN STEAK

 

Registration & Walk-ins 

All attendees are encouraged to register and pay online for this event.  This is a more efficient means of registering for the event and enables the registration process at the meeting to move much faster.  Walk-in space is available on a seat-limited basis at a fee more than the on-line registration fee.

  

Parking for this event
 
The TOTAL Plaza building (1201 Louisiana Street across from the Houston Hyatt Regency Hotel) is connected to the downtown Houston tunnel system.  Using the tunnel system, those working downtown can walk to our meeting in air-conditioned comfort.
 
If you will drive to this meeting, the following summarizes available parking:
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The image above shows how to access the club parking area at the new location of the Petroleum Club. Enter from Milam Street and exit onto Louisiana Street.  Parking fee paid at central meter outside building entrance via credit card. Valet parking is also available - a $10 discount sticker is available at the registration table.  
 
Surface parking lots are available to the south of the TOTAL Plaza building (between this building and the former EXXON Building), including one surface lot adjacent to the TOTAL Plaza Building - pay at meter (cost ~ $9).  Other surface lots in the area cost $8 - $9 and they frequently are full by mid-morning.
 
Parking is also available in the Hyatt Regency Hotel parking garage across the street.  Prices vary depending on time in the garage.  Cost for 2 hours of parking is $20.  
 
 
 
 

Featured Speakers

Speaker: CHRIS HOSEK, Principal, Texas Star Alliance
Speaker CHRIS HOSEK, Principal, Texas Star Alliance

 
 
Chris Hosek is a principal of Texas Star Alliance, specializing in direct lobbying and state agency relations. Chris has experience with a broad range of legislative issues and policy initiatives including a specific expertise in the energy sector. Chris served as the chief of staff for 5 years to the …

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Chris Hosek is a principal of Texas Star Alliance, specializing in direct lobbying and state agency relations. Chris has experience with a broad range of legislative issues and policy initiatives including a specific expertise in the energy sector. Chris served as the chief of staff for 5 years to the Chair of the Texas Railroad Commission of Texas.


Prior to his work at the Railroad Commission, Chris served as the legislative director in the Texas House of Representatives for the 78th and 77th sessions. Hes served as the committee aide to the Appropriations Committee, responsible for drafting the state’s two-year budget. He also served as a committee aide for a member on the House Energy Resources Committee, where he received his background in the energy field.


​Chris has met with numerous international trade delegations at the Railroad Commission. He also participated in several trade missions to Mexico, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Philippines, Singapore, and Myanmar. In 2008, Chris was selected by the American Council of Young Political Leaders as a delegate to participate in an overseas governmental exchange with Taiwan. In 2015, Chris was asked to lead the same organization to Indonesia, Malaysia and Qatar.


​In 2019, Chris was also named CEO Magazine’s “Innovator of the Year”. In 2018, Chris won Texas Oil and Gas Award for Service Excellence, the first energy lobbyist to win the award. In 2015, 2017, and 2019, Chris was ranked in the top “Power Ranking” by Capitol Inside, a Texas political publication. In 2013, he was recognized as a “Rising Star” on its 10th annual Texas Lobby Power Rankings.  Also, in 2013, the Austin Business Journal named him “Who’s Who in Energy”.

Full Description



Organizer

Barry Faulkner

Email: barryf1944@gmail.com 


Phone: (281) 627-8790


Date and Time

Thu, Feb. 13, 2025

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
(GMT-0600) US/Central

Pricing

  • Member
    $45.00
    (ends 02/12/2025)
  • Non-Member
    $55.00
    (ends 02/12/2025)
  • MiT/Student/Retired
    $20.00
    (ends 02/12/2025)
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Location

Petroleum Club of Houston

TOTAL Plaza, 1201 Louisiana St, 35th Floor
Houston 77002



Group(s): General Meeting