Offshore Gas Operations Conference and Exhibit 2008
April 9 - 11, 2008 - Marriott Westchase, Houston, TX
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita presented unprecedented challenges for Gulf Coast offshore system operators. This conference will provide an excellent forum for superintendents, area managers, technicians, foremen, and supervisors of natural gas offshore facilities to learn from one another's experiences, share best practices and develop strategies for future seasons.
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE 2008 CONFERENCE
Frank Billingsley - Weather Outlook
Tommy Stone - LNG Prospects
Billy Hayes - Emergency Communications Plan
Alex Alvarado - MMS Update
Loren Scott - Energy Economics
CONTACT
For further program information please contact:
Conference Chairman Satish Kulkarni, El Paso Corporation - Eastern Pipeline
(713) 420-2550 satish.kulkarni@elpaso.com
Conference Vice Chairman
Keith Champagne, Spectra Energy
(337) 421-6421 kechampagne@spectraenergy.com
SGA Staff Executive, Larry Farthing (972) 620-4018 lfarthing@southerngas.org
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
A conference rate of $159 plus taxes single or double occupancy is available to conference attendees. The cut-off date for this rate is March 17, 2008.
Reservations may be made directly with the Marriott Westchase hotel by phone or via the Internet. Or call Marriott central reservations at: 1 800-452-5110.
EXHIBIT - VENDOR INFORMATION
A vendor exhibit showcasing the latest in offshore services, technology and equipment is included as part of the conference. Vendors are welcome to attend other sessions--excluding breakout session.
Exhibitor Information and Registration
Contact: Debbie Krawzik, SGA
(972) 620-4012 dkrawzik@southerngas.org
2008 EXHIBITORS
Exhibit Hall Layout - Marriott Westchase Pavilion
Exhibitor List
EVENT SPONSORS
A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS!
Chet Morrison Contractors - Golf Tournament
Cameron Engineered Valves - Golf Lunch
Cal Dive International - Continental Breakfast
AGENDA: View the Actual 2008 Agenda
Wednesday April 9, 2008
10:30 Arrive for golf at Wildcat Golf Club - transportation on your own
12000 Almeda Rd, Houston, TX 77045 (16 miles from hotel)
11:00 Boxed Lunch – ( for registered golfers) at Wildcat Golf Club Sponsored by: Cameron Engineered Valve
12:00 Golf Tournament – Wildcat Golf Club, Highland Course – 12:00 Noon Shotgun Start Sponsored by: Chet Morrison Contractors, Inc
4:00-6:00 Registration – Richmond Foyer
6:00-7:30 Welcome Reception & Exhibits – Grand Pavilion
Dinner on your own
Thursday April 10, 2008
7:00 Registration
7:00-8:30 Continental Breakfast & Exhibits – Grand Pavilion Sponsored by: Cal Dive International
8:30-10:00 GENERAL SESSION I – Richmond 1-3
8:30-8:45 Welcome & Introductions
Joe Perez, Chairman,Offshore Gas Operations Committee Trunkline Gas Company / Panhandle Energy
8:45-10:00 Subject: Weather – 2007 Hurricane Predictions and Actual Results
and Weather Outlook for 2008 Season
Guest Speaker: Frank Billingsley – Local 2 TV Weathercaster – Houston
10:00-10:15 Refreshment Break & Exhibits – Grand Pavilion
10:15-11:30 GENERAL SESSION II – Richmond 1-3
10:15-11:30 Subject: LNG Prospects and Impact on Gas Transmission Pipelines
Guest Speaker: Tommy Stone, PE, VP Operations, Trunkline LNG Company
11:30-1:00 Conference Luncheon & Exhibits – Grand Pavilion
1:00-3:00 OPERATIONS BREAKOUT SESSIONS – Richmond 1-3 & Briarpark 1-3
NOTE: Only members of operating companies permitted to attend these breakout sessions, in order to promote open discussion. Room 1 - Moderator: Keith Champagne, Spectra Energy Room 2 - Moderator: Ronnie Donaldson, Williams Gas Pipeline * Download the Agenda for the list of topics that will be discussed. Let the conference chairmen know of any additional topics that you would like to have addressed.
NOTE: Only members of operating companies permitted to attend these breakout sessions, in order to promote open discussion.
Room 1 - Moderator: Keith Champagne, Spectra Energy
Room 2 - Moderator: Ronnie Donaldson, Williams Gas Pipeline
* Download the Agenda for the list of topics that will be discussed. Let the conference chairmen know of any additional topics that you would like to have addressed.
3:00-3:30 Refreshment Break & Exhibits – Grand Pavilion
3:30–5:00 GENERAL SESSION III – Richmond 1-3
3:30-5:00 Subject: Member Company’s Emergency Communication Plans
Moderator: John Brennan, Enbridge Offshore Pipelines, LLC
Panelists: Billy Hayes, Williams Gas Pipeline
Panelists:
Billy Hayes, Williams Gas Pipeline
Linard Lyons, Spectra Energy Graylen Davis , El Paso Corporation
Linard Lyons, Spectra Energy
Graylen Davis , El Paso Corporation
5:00-7:00 Reception & Exhibits – Grand Pavilion
Friday April 11, 2008
7:00 Conference Breakfast – Richmond Foyer
8:00-11:00 GENERAL SESSION IV – Richmond 1-3
Joe Perez – Chairman, SGA Offshore Gas Operations Committee
8:00-9:00 Subject: MMS Update
Guest Speaker: Alex Alvarado, Chief, Pipeline Section – MMS
9:00-10:30 Subject: Oil & Gas Economics and Future
Guest Speaker: Dr. Loren Scott, Economist, Louisiana State University
10:30-10:45 Breakout Session Reports
Room 1 - Moderator: Keith Champagne, Spectra Energy Room 2 - Moderator: Ronnie Donaldson, Williams Gas Pipeline
10:45-11:00 Review/Wrap-up
11:00 Conference Adjourns
