What's on the agenda at Energy Council Houston?
The Conversations Defining U.S. Upstream Strategy
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.
KEY CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
| 08:50AM | Opening Remarks from the Energy Council | |
| 09:00AM | Strategic Briefing: The Oil Price Puzzle – Geopolitics, Supply and Global Flows | |
| 09:30AM | 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 | Fireside Chat: AI in Action: Moving from Pilots to Operational Value | |
| 14:25PM | Panel Discussion: 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 | |
DOWNLOAD THE AGENDA
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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