HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Photos of Energy Industry Leaders Speaking at NAPE Expo Business Conference Available on Business Wire's Website and AP PhotoExpress.
Steve Mueller, CEO of Southwestern Energy, addressed oil and gas industry leaders at the NAPE Expo Business Conference being held in Houston, Texas, at the George R. Brown Convention Center. As the energy sector continues to see positive growth through the use of new technology, Mueller emphasized the importance of communication efforts to ensure stronger understanding of the industry's role as community partners and environmental stewards.
Later in the day, Alaska Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Dan Sullivan provided conference attendees with information on oil and gas opportunities in Alaska. Sullivan also served as the Alaska Attorney General, the U.S. assistant secretary of state for economic, energy and business affairs, and on the White House National Security Council staff. This year marks the 20th anniversary for NAPE Expo, which provides a forum for prospects and producing properties, capital formation, services and technologies to build alliances and business opportunity for E & P (upstream). The Expo, which brings $18 million annually to the Houston economy, is expecting nearly 20,000 attendees through its final day on Friday.