Join Carolina energy executives and officials on a two-day Houston Energy Excursion and learn about a revolutionary natural gas-fired power technology which emits no pollutants, CO2 pipelines, enhanced oil recovery and the natural gas upstream and midstream infrastructure serving the Carolinas,r
The Houston Energy Excursion includes:
- Visits to various Houston energy venues and meetings with Houston energy executives;
- March 7th single occupancy accommodation at the Hilton Houston Post Oak by the Galleria;
- Luxury motor coach transport from IAH at approximately 10:15 am on March 7th to first site visit;
- Two lunches, one dinner reception and one breakfast;
- Luxury transportation to and from each Houston Visit itinerary location;
- Airport transfer to IAH at approximately 3:45 p.m. on March 8th.
REGISTER NOW by downloading and completing this Registration Form.
Attendees must secure and pay for the own air transportation recognizing that:
- Attendees must arrive at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in time to board the motor coach and depart at 10:15 am on Wednesday, March 7th (otherwise attendees may arrange their own transportation to the first or other site visit);
- Attendees will return to IAH via motor coach at 3:45 pm on Thursday, March 8 (otherwise attendees may arrange their own transportation from a morning venue to IAH);
- Airport motor coach transportation corresponds with the following flights:
- Departing CLT – American Airlines Flight 1978: CLT to IAH 7:40 a.m. – 9:28 am (Non-stop)
- Departing IAH – American Airlines Flight 278: IAH to CLT 5:35 p.m. – 9:03 pm (Non-stop)
- NOTE – only 6 round trip seats were available on 2/20/18 at a cost of about $500.
- NOTE: Flights from both Raleigh, NC and Columbia, SC connect in Charlotte with the above flights.
The Houston Energy Excursion Registration Fee Schedule
- All fees must be paid in advance and are inclusive of all amenities and site visits described
- Employees of E4 Carolinas Members – $715 per person
- Employees of non-E4 Carolinas Members – $750 per person
REGISTER NOW by downloading and completing this Registration Form.
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Logistics and Event Management provided by the Charlotte Destination Group | ||
Houston Energy Excursion Itinerary (Subject to Change). Wednesday, March 7, 2018 |
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Depart IAH @ 10:15 am (travel time = 45 min.) to NRG Energy, 1201 Fannin, Houston, TX 77002 Breakfast sandwiches and beverages served en route |
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11:15 am – 12:15 pm Kinder Morgan CO2 Pipeline: an overview of the Kinder Morgan CO2 pipeline and its operation | |
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12:15 pm – 1:15 pm NRG Petra Nova Carbon Capture: an overview of the NRG Petra Nova carbon capture project and its operation to serve enhanced oil recovery | |
Depart @ 1:15 pm (travel time = 30 min.) to NET Power, 11426 W. Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, TX |
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2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Lunch sponsored by NET Power and catered by The Brisket House | |
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2:30 pm – 3:00 pm NET Power: an overview of natural gas fueled, carbon-capture power production via the Allam Cycle | |
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3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Plant Tour | |
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4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Dominion Energy: an overview of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline project | |
Depart @ 5:00 pm (Travel time = 45 min.) to Hilton Post Oak Hotel |
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5:45 pm Hilton Post Oak Hotel (2001 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056) Check-in | |
Depart @ 6:30 pm (Travel time = 15 min.) | |||
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7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Dinner Reception at Americas Post Oak (2040 West Gray, Houston, TX 77019) | |
Depart @ 9:00 pm (Travel time = 15 min.) | |||
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9:15 pm arrival at Hilton Post Oak. Day 1 concludes. | |
Thursday, March 8, 2018 |
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Depart @ 7:30 am (Travel time = 75 min.) | |||
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9:00 am – 11:00 am Hilcorp Old Ocean Natural Gas Processing Plan (10201 County Road 359, Sweeny, TX) Topics include natural gas production, gathering, processing and delivery to a pipeline | |
Depart @ 11:00 am (Travel time = 75 min.) | |||
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12:30 pm Lunch at the offices of Transcontinental Pipe Line Company sponsored by Piedmont Natural Gas. An overview of the Piedmont and Transco relationship. | |
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1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company (2800 Post Oak Boulevard, Houston, Texas). Topics include scheduling, control, safety, methane reduction initiatives and service to the Carolinas | |
Depart @ 3:00 pm (Travel time = 30 min.) | |||
3:45 pm arrival @ IAH. Day 2 concludes. | |||
REGISTER NOW by downloading and completing this Registration Form. |