TXOGA Hosts Energy Elevated Technology Showcase in Houston

HOUSTON – Oil and natural gas industry innovation headlined the Energy Elevated Technology Showcase in Houston today, hosted by the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA).

“The technology on display at today’s showcase is a glimpse into the future of energy. The brilliant minds gathered at today’s Energy Elevated Showcase are improving operations and redefining what’s possible for our industry,” said TXOGA President Todd Staples. “This is what American innovation looks like in action.”

The Showcase took place at the Hyatt Regency Houston West and featured six presenters who described innovations in operational efficiency, communications, emissions reductions, safety, automation, data analytics, and more.

Showcase presenters were selected among scores of applicants and included:

Winners were selected by expert commentators Renny DeVille, founder of the Center for Emerging Energies, and Thomas Brinsko, CEO of BIC Magazine. The showcase also featured a fireside chat with Alan Smith, Operating Partner at Quantum and Executive Chairman of Rockcliff Energy III, and David Clouse, Managing Director with Energy Innovation Capital.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

Innovation: Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Valero

Discovery: Energy Transfer, EOG Resources, Occidental, Ovintiv, Repsol

Exploration: Devon Energy, Encino Environmental Services, Sensirion Connected Solutions

Event: Archrock, Civitas

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