Jan. 11, 2024


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ABSTRACT OF PRESENTATION

 

Politicians and climate activists claim an “energy transition” is underway and that our economy will soon be fueled by sources like wind and solar. In this talk, author, podcaster, and film producer Robert Bryce will deliver a sober look at the energy landscape.

He will discuss the land use and geo-political barriers to the adoption of alternative energy and explain why energy transitions occur over decades, not years.

Bryce will also explain why hydrocarbons are here to stay and how the United States has become a critical supplier of oil and gas to our allies around the world. 

Free copies of the author’s book entitled A Question of Power: Electricity and the Wealth of Nations  will be available to attendees on a first come, first basis.

 

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MENU

SPINACH SALAD

CHICKEN ALFREDO

 

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.

 

NOTE: 

To secure the health and safety of all attendees, SPE-GCS will apply the following Covid-19 safety protocol guidelines: 

  1. Masks, gloves and hand sanitizer will be available on site at the registration table
  2. Attendees who are sick will not be permitted to enter the event. This is without exception.

 


 

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 $12.  
 
 
 
 

Featured Speakers

Speaker: Robert Bryce, Author, Journalist, Speaker
Speaker Robert Bryce, Author, Journalist, Speaker

Robert Bryce is a Texas-based author, journalist, film producer, and podcaster. The host of the Power Hungry Podcast, Bryce has been writing about energy, power, innovation, and politics for more than 30 years. His articles have appeared in a myriad of publications including the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Forbes, Time, Austin Chronicle, and Sydney Morning …

Robert Bryce is a Texas-based author, journalist, film producer, and podcaster. The host of the Power Hungry Podcast, Bryce has been writing about energy, power, innovation, and politics for more than 30 years. His articles have appeared in a myriad of publications including the Wall Street JournalNew York TimesForbesTimeAustin Chronicle, and Sydney Morning Herald.


His sixth book, A Question of Power: Electricity and the Wealth of Nations, was published in 2020 by Public Affairs. He is also the producer of a feature-length documentary film: Juice: How Electricity Explains the World, which is available on iTunes, Amazon Prime, and numerous other streaming platforms.


 He lives in Austin with his wife, Lorin, who is an art teacher, photographer, and master potter.


 

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Organizer

Barry Faulkner

Email: barryf1944@gmail.com 


Phone: (281) 627-8790


Date and Time

Thu, Jan. 11, 2024

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
(GMT-0500) US/Central

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Location

Petroleum Club of Houston

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



Group(s): General Meeting