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Now that we’ve settled into our next 7-year business cycle, the oil patch finds itself getting healthy again, but in vastly different world than when it went into the last bust. Improving efficiencies, completion of “the great crew change”, and emerging/alternative energy sources are keeping “lower-for-longer” for the foreseeable future.

 Deepwater prospects which have been a big part of the oil patch’s growth engine in the previous decade face significant competitive headwinds in this decade, primarily from Shale. Shale is a formidable opponent, continuing to improve production efficiencies and accessing more market share. For Deepwater to compete, it will need to undergo similar introspection; finding new configurations and efficiencies other than just “dropping the cost of equipment”.

 

 

If you have special dietary needs (allergies, religious, etc.), please include special meal requests in the "Comments" section during the registration process.                                                                                                

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 $5 more than the on-line registration fee.

 

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:

 

The image above shows how to access the valet parking area at the new location of the Petroleum Club. Enter from Milam Street and exit onto Louisiana Street.  Parking fee for this valet parking is $15. Be sure to get discount parking sticker at registration table if you use this valet parking service.

 

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 $12.  Parking is also available via valet at the Louisiana Street entrance of the hotel.  Cost is about $10.