What's on the agenda at Energy Council Houston?

October 28-29, Four Seasons Hotel Houston

The challenges facing upstream leaders continue to evolve. Built through ongoing discussion with operators, investors, lenders, and market participants, the Energy Council Houston agenda focuses on the issues leaders are actively addressing today.

 

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KEY CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS

 

08:50AM Opening Remarks from the Energy Council
09:00AM The Permian and the Next Cycle of North American Upstream 
09:15AM Leading Through Volatility: North American Upstream in a Global Market
10:15AM Networking Break
10:45AM The Independent Operator Playbook – Capital, A&D and Production Growth
11:05AM Panel Discussion: The Next Wave of M&A and A&D 
11:50AM Panel Discussion: Capital Flows North – Canada’s Energy Investment Moment
12:45PM Networking Lunch
14:05PM Panel discussion: AI in Action: Moving from Pilots to Operational Value
14:50PM Fireside Chat: Energy Security, US Policy and the Midterm Risk Premium
15:10PM Networking Break
15:40PM Panel Discussion: US LNG and the Next Gas Infrastructure Buildout
16:25PM Panel Discussion: Closing Leadership Debate – the Investability Test 
17:15PM VIP Golf
10:55AM Opening Remarks from the Energy Council
11:00AM Keynote Address: Pantheon Resources 
11:30AM Panel Discussion: Latin America and the Future of US Energy Security
12:15PM Fireside Chat: Winning Upstream Investment, What Markets Need to Get Right
12:35PM Networking Lunch
14:35PM Fireside Chat: Production Optimization – Managing Water, Costs, and Recovery  
14:55PM Panel Discussion: Texas Power Demand & Data–Center Growth
15:40PM Closing Keynote Panel: Can North America Deliver the Next Wave of Energy Growth?
17:00PM Networking Drinks Reception
18:30PM Gala Dinner

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This year’s agenda covers:

  • Permian Outlook: How production growth, consolidation, capital discipline, and operational efficiency are influencing the next phase of development across the basin.
  • Capital Allocation in Volatility: How executive teams are balancing growth, free cash flow, investor expectations, and long-term value creation.
  • M&A & A&D Pipeline: Where acquisition opportunities are emerging, how valuations are evolving, and what buyers and sellers are prioritizing in today’s market.
  • Natural Gas, LNG & Power Demand: The growing role of natural gas in meeting domestic power demand, supporting data center growth, and supplying global LNG markets.
  • S. Capital Across the Americas: Investment opportunities across the United States, Canada, and Latin America, including risk assessment, financing structures, and market outlook.
  • Technology, Productivity & Operational Performance: The technologies and operating models helping companies improve efficiency, reduce costs, and maximize asset value.

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