TOTAL ENERGY USA IN THE NEWS

March 6, 2013 — Total Energy USA Taps Shell Oil’s Dick Williams for Chair
Total Energy USA management announced today the appointment of Shell WindEnergy, Inc. president Dick Williams to chair its Executive Committee and be the key spokesperson for the second annual Total Energy USA Conference and Exposition slated for November 19 -21, 2013 in Houston, Texas. [read more ]

Please note not all coverage reflects the November 27-29, 2012 Total Energy USA dates.

January 7, 2013 — A Look at DuPont Biofuel’s Work on Cellulosic Ethanol and Butanol
During the recent Total Energy USA Conference in Houston, I had a chance to interview Mr. Jan Koninckx. Mr. Koninckx is the global director of biofuels for DuPont Industrial Biosciences – an arm of DuPont that has a strong focus on biofuels. [read more ]

January 3, 2013 — Top energy conferences of 2012
After a year full of energy conferences in the energy capital of the world, we decided to highlight the ones that gave us the most to talk about. And not just because of the quality of their food. [read more ]

January 1, 2013 — Cross-Collaboration Across Energy Sectors
The chief goal of the Sustainability 2.0 column is to share valuable resources, discuss relevant trends and bringing you the latest and greatest on how to act and be part of a solution. [read more ]

December 10, 2012 — Helix Power Generators and Shell Oil Secure Awards at Total Energy USA Conference
Total Energy USA recognized Shell Oil with the Chairman’s Innovation Award and Helix Power Generators, Inc. was awarded runner-up with Honorable Mention at the Total Energy USA Conference and Exposition held in Houston. [read more]

December 10, 2012 — Helix Power Generators and Shell Oil Recognized for Innovative Approaches to Harnessing Sustainable Energy at Total Energy USA Conference
Total Energy USA recognized Shell Oil with the Chairman’s Innovation Award and Helix Power Generators, Inc. was awarded runner-up with Honorable Mention at the Total EnergyUSA Conference and Exposition held in Houston. [read more]

November 30, 2012 — Total Energy USA Draws Positive Reviews for Debut in Houston
The first show in the United States to combine traditional and renewable energy sectors – VP International’s Total Energy USA – debuted Nov. 27-29 at the George R. Brown Convention Center, with an estimated 1,500 attendees. [read more]

November 30, 2012 — Shell receives Total Energy’s inaugural Chairman’s Innovation Award
Houston-based Shell Oil Co., an affiliate of Royal Dutch Shell Plc, is the first recipient of the Chairman’s Innovation Award during the premier Total Energy USA Conference and Exposition this week in Houston. [read more]

November 29, 2012 — Shell wins inaugural Chairman’s Innovation Award
Shell has received the Chairman’s Innovation Award at the first Total Energy USA Conference and Exposition. The award recognizes newly developed concepts and products in areas such as advancement of technology, improved efficiency, increased marketability, cost savings, environmental impact, and enhanced market position. [read more]

November 29, 2012 — Room for feds and states in regulation of hydraulic fracturing
As hydraulic fracturing increasingly looks to be a future key source of energy in the US, it provides state and federal regulators an opportunity to develop complimentary roles in providing oversight of water use, a former federal water regulator said. [read more]

November 29, 2012 — Energy Industry Braces for Slower Growth in 2013

The aim of Total Energy USA is to develop broad-based solutions to the world’s energy needs. Day two included sessions ranging from national security to deriving industrial energy from food wastes. [read more]

November 28, 2012 — Recycling water is good until it’s expensive
Oil companies are trying to use more recycled water for their drilling operations, but only until it gets too expensive, a Halliburton executive said. [read more]

November 27, 2012 — Hofmeister: Treat Climate Change as a Waste Management Problem
I, along with my editor Sam Avro, recently conducted a broad-ranging interview with John Hofmeister, former President of Shell Oil and currently the head of Citizens for Affordable Energy, a non-profit group whose aim is to promote sound U.S. energy security solutions for the nation. [read more]

November 27, 2012 — EPS Software to Attend Total Energy USA Conference in Houston
EPS Software will be attending the Total Energy USA Conference in Houston, a three-day conference and trade show exhibition for all energy sectors and integrated energy solutions companies. EPS Software has a long history of delivering services and consulting to companies looking to upgrade their existing applications… [read more]

November 27, 2012 — Total energy conference works to live up to its name
Terry Tamminen, owner of two hydrogen-powered cars and an adviser to former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, offered a stirring defense of renewable energy Tuesday. [read more]

November 27, 2012 — Hydrogen could help with power storage systems
Power storage dominated a panel discussion on the electric grid during a Houston energy conference Tuesday, with hydrogen getting special attention. [read more]

November 27, 2012 — Energy panel sparks discussion on health risks
A showdown on an energy panel in Houston left some in the audience concerned about the industry’s efforts to balance health risks while pursuing the economic benefits of natural gas drilling. [read more]

November 27, 2012 — Total Energy conference kicks off Tuesday
The first annual Total Energy USA Conference kicks off Tuesday at the George R. Brown Convention Center with an emphasis on looking at energy as a, well, total package. [read more]

November 26, 2012 — Total Energy USA Conference & Exposition Daily Highlights
The inaugural Total Energy USA conference and exposition runs Tuesday, November 27th through Thursday, November 29th at the George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston, Texas 77010. Members of the press are invited to register onsite with credentials or by contacting Director of Marketing, Alexandra d’Archangelo. [read more]

November 26, 2012 — Total Energy USA Set To Give A Sweeping View Of “All of the Above” US Energy Landscape
Total Energy is gearing up for what promises to be an all-encompassing look at the increasingly diversified and dynamic energy landscape in the USA (and beyond), hosting the Total Energy USA conference in Houston this week, Nov. 27-29. [read more]

November 26, 2012 — First Total Energy USA Conference Begins Tuesday
The aim of Total Energy USA is to develop broad-based solutions to the world’s energy needs. Experts and industry leaders from the fossil, nuclear, and renewable fuel sectors all helped to put the conference together. [read more]

November 19, 2012 — State of the Wind Industry — Interview with Dick Williams, President of Shell Wind
The Holistic Energy Company – I had the opportunity to spend some quality time with Dick Williams, the President of Shell Wind, discussing a range of topics including the current state of the wind industry and how Shell is positioning itself to be the energy company of the future. [read more]

November 19, 2012 — Interview with Jonathan Kraft, President of the Kraft Group
Yet another one of the great speakers who will be at Total Energy USA this year is Jonathan Kraft of the Kraft Group. Due to our relationship with the conference…I had the chance to interview Jonathan Kraft this week. [read more]

November 17, 2012 — PFK Texas: The Entrepreneur’s Playbook
Why is PKF sponsoring the Total Energy USA conference and why do we need to know about it? Greg Price visits with PKF tax director Gary Voth, a panel moderator at the conference. [read more]

November 16, 2012 — Heavy Hitters Abound As Speaker Lineup Announced For Total Energy USA Conference
The big picture for energy issues in the United States and around the world is that a myriad of sources are likely to be needed for the foreseeable future. But each energy source has its own challenges, benefits, and drawbacks. [read more]

November 13, 2012 — Gordon Gill and Jonathan Kraft to Discuss Energy and Buildings at Total Energy USA
Total Energy USA, a new conference and exposition launching in Houston, Texas, announces that U.S. News & World Report Editor and Chief Content Officer, Brian Kelly, will moderate a discussion between business leader Jonathan Kraft and lauded architect Gordon Gill. [read more]

November 13, 2012 — Gordon Gill and Jonathan Kraft to Discuss Energy and Buildings at Total Energy USA
HOUSTON, Nov. 13, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Total Energy USA, a new conference and exposition launching November 27-29 in Houston, Texas, announces that U.S. News & World Report Editor and Chief Content Officer, Brian Kelly, will moderate a discussion between business leader Jonathan Kraft and lauded architect Gordon Gill. [read more]

November 12, 2012 — Executive Financial Panel at Total Energy USA Conference to be led by Gary Voth, Pannell Kerr Forster of Texas, P.C. (PKF Texas) Tax Director
HOUSTON /PRNewswire/ — Pannell Kerr Forster of Texas, P.C. (PKF Texas) Tax Director, Gary Voth, will moderate the panel, “Financial Planning for Energy Companies in Uncertain Times” on November 28, 2012 during the 2012 Total Energy USA Conference. [read more]

November 12, 2012 — Hofmeister: Surging Demand and Flat Production Equals High Oil Prices
Can Oil Supplies Grow Fast Enough to Keep Prices in Check? I, along with my editor Sam Avro, recently conducted a broad-ranging interview with John Hofmeister, former President of Shell Oil and currently the head of Citizens for Affordable Energy, a non-profit group whose aim is to promote sound U.S. energy security solutions for the nation. [read more]

November 12, 2012 — Executive Financial Panel At Total Energy USA Conference To Be Led By Gary Voth, Pannell Kerr Forster Of Texas, P.C. (PKF Texas) Tax Director
HOUSTON /PRNewswire/ — Pannell Kerr Forster of Texas, P.C. (PKF Texas) Tax Director, Gary Voth, will moderate the panel, ” Financial Planning for Energy Companies in Uncertain Times” on November 28, 2012 during the 2012 Total Energy USA Conference. [read more]

November 8, 2012 — Brian Kelly to Speak at Total Energy USA
HOUSTON, Nov. 8, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — American industry needs a workforce skilled in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), and nowhere is that fact more readily apparent than in the energy sector. Championing the cause and driving the national STEM conversation is Brian Kelly, Editor and Chief Content Officer of U.S. News & World Report. [read more]

November 8, 2012 — Brian Kelly to Speak at Total Energy USA
HOUSTON, Nov 8, 2012 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) — American industry needs a workforce skilled in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), and nowhere is that fact more readily apparent than in the energy sector. Championing the cause and driving the national STEM conversation is Brian Kelly, Editor and Chief Content Officer of U.S. News & World Report. [read more]

November 5, 2012 — Será sede de la primera edición del Total Energy USA
Del 27 al 29 de noviembre, el George R. Brown Convention Center de Houston acogerá a la primera edición de la nueva exposición y conferencia profesional ‘Total Energy USA’ que reunirá a todos los sectores energéticos, incluyendo energía fósil, nuclear y renovable, así como a las compañías relacionadas con la eficiencia energética. [read more]

October 27, 2012 — Interview with Designer of World’s 1st Net Zero–Energy Skyscraper & World’s 1st Large-Scale Positive-Energy Building — Gordon Gill
I recently had the fortunate chance to interview Gordon Gill, “one of the world’s preeminent exponents of performance-based design” and a trendsetter in the realm of net–zero energy and net-positive–energy design. Gordon will be a featured speaker… [read more]

October 27, 2012 — Vincent Polito – Total Energy USA
Are you going?! Total Energy USA is based on a trade show concept from Aberdeen, Scotland that brings all forms of energy–fossil, renewable and nuclear–together under one roof. This annual conference will first be launched in the U.S. November 27-29 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston. [read more]

October 21, 2012 — Chairman’s Innovation Award Highlights Excellence in Energy
Houston, TX. This November 27 through 29, business and energy industry visionaries will gather in Houston at the Total Energy USA conference and exposition to see innovations in the energy industry first hand. This unique event will offer an overview of multiple energy sectors… [read more]

October 19, 2012 — Total Energy USA is coming to Houston!
Total Energy USA is coming to Houston November 27-29, 2012. It is a conference assembling all the energy sectors–fossil, renewable and nuclear–to give you a comprehensive look at different energy solutions that will generate energy business and help to address today’s energy challenges. [read more]

October 8, 2012 — SoloPower CEO Tim Harris will address Total Energy USA Conference and Exhibition
SoloPower CEO Tim Harris will address Total Energy USA conference and exhibition taking place November 27 to 29, 2012 in Houston, Texas.
Unlike other events with a narrower focus, Total Energy USA provides a balanced forum, representing all energy sectors… [read more]

September 30, 2012 — Hofmeister: A Difficult Decade Ahead For Oil Prices and Supplies
Potential for Expansion of Global Oil Production
I, along with my editor Sam Avro, recently conducted a broad-ranging interview with John Hofmeister, former President of Shell Oil. The topics touched upon included future oil supplies and prices… [read more]

May 11, 2012 — Houston en la recta final para inaugurar Total Energy USA 2012
Los organizadores de la primera edición de la nueva exposición y conferencia profesional, Total Energy USA, están ultimando detalles para la gran inauguración que tendrá lugar el 27 de noviembre en Houston, en el George R. Brown Convention Center. [read more]

PKF The Leading Edge Fall 2012 Feature
Mark your calendars for the Total Energy USA Conference, Nov. 27 to 29 in Houston. The conference, hosting more than 1,000 attendees, will assemble the full range of traditional and renewable energy industries for a comprehensive look at the overarching, integrated energy solutions needed to meet today’s energy challenges. [read more]

June 23, 2011 — VP International Set to Launch Total Energy USA in 2012 in Houston
Already known as an energy capital, Houston will be the home of new trade show next year – Total Energy USA – launched by VP International and focused on the traditional and renewable energy industries. [read more]

June 23, 2011 — New national trade show, Total Energy USA, to launch in Houston
Next October in Houston, Texas, “the energy capital of the world,” a groundbreaking new trade event will assemble the full range of traditional and renewable energy industries for a comprehensive look at the overarching, integrated energy solutions needed… [read more]

June 23, 2011 — Inaugural Total Energy USA trade show bound for Houston 2012
The inaugural Total Energy USA trade show, set to take place in Houston October 16-18, 2012, will bring professionals in the petrochemical industry and renewable energy industry together under one roof, according to CultureMap Houston. [read more]