May 4, 2023


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Abstract:

The US and the world have embarked on what is often called the “Clean Energy Transition” to achieve a “Net Carbon Zero” energy supply objective.  Looking at the current trends in US energy generation (including oil and gas production), a cost trends the data indicates the “Transition” will be costly and will require materials far above what the US can provide.  In addition, significant continued (or increased!) oil and gas production will be required to sustain the US economy during any “transition”. The full “supply chain” from the ground the gas tank will be covered and the many challenges noted.

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THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD IN PERSON IN THE PETROLEUM CLUB OF HOUSTON

 

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.  
 
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.  

Featured Speakers

Speaker: Joe Leimkuhler
Speaker Joe Leimkuhler

Joe Leimkuhler is the Chief Operating Officer for Beacon Offshore Energy, located in Houston Texas and Covington Louisiana, Joe is responsible for all company operations, engineering and project development.  Beacon is a privately held Deepwater Gulf of Mexico operator with six offshore subsea fields producing and an active exploration and …

Joe Leimkuhler is the Chief Operating Officer for Beacon Offshore Energy, located in Houston Texas and Covington Louisiana, Joe is responsible for all company operations, engineering and project development.  Beacon is a privately held Deepwater Gulf of Mexico operator with six offshore subsea fields producing and an active exploration and development program, including Shenandoah one of the first 20K developments.  Prior to February 2019 Joe was the Vice President of Drilling for LLOG Exploration based in Covington, Louisiana.  At LLOG Joe was responsible for all well based engineering and operations, from design, execution and safety, Joe also managed external and government relations for the company.  Prior to joining LLOG in early 2012 Joe spent 25 years with Shell Oil.  Joe was the Offshore Well Delivery Manager for Shell International E&P Co, (SIEP) and Shell E&P – Americas, covering all Gulf of Mexico well operations.   


Joe serves as the current Chairman of the Board for the HWCG Well Containment Group, the National Board of Directors for the American Association of Drilling Engineers (ADDE), and served as the National President of AADE from 2007 to 2009.  Joe is also on the Board of Directors for the National Ocean Industries Association and chairs the HSE Committee for Offshore Operations.   


Joe graduated from the University of Montana in 1981 with a BS degree in Geology and Forestry; in 1987 he graduated from the University of Wyoming with a MS in Petroleum Engineering. He is a 40-year member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers, and also serves on multiple University Engineering Advisory boards focused on Petroleum Engineering.  In 2022 Joe was awarded the University of Wyoming Distinguished Alumni Award  in 2019 Joe was awarded the UW Eminent Engineer award.  In 2017 Joe was awarded the AADE Lifetime Outstanding Service award, and in 2011 Joe was awarded Meritorious Service Awards from API and AADE. Joe and his wife Stephanie live in Mandeville, LA, they have two grown children and 7 grand children

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Organizer

Tyler Reynolds


Date and Time

Thu, May 4, 2023

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

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Location

Petroleum Club of Houston

1201 Louisiana St, 35th Floor
Houston, Texas 77002
United States of America



Group(s): Drilling