While many oil and gas companies are lowering their capex budgets, Howard Energy Partners plans to build and operate a pipeline connecting refineries in Corpus Christi, Texas, to serve terminals and growing demand in Mexico.

Founder and CEO Mike Howard will deliver a keynote address at Hart Energy’s Viewpoints, the Executive Energy Club on Thursday, March 24. The networking series provides local oil and gas professionals an opportunity to learn from industry executives.

Topic: Getting on Board for Exports, presented by Howard Energy Partners, Stratas Advisors and Midstream Business.

American crude oil, petroleum products, gas and NGL are going abroad. The United States' long-awaited role as a major exporter has begun – just as the world's gas market becomes oversupplied. How will American exports fare in a complex and challenging market? What changes are needed from upstream producers and midstream operators to serve these new markets? Experts will provide their take on the developing situation.

Presenters are:

• Mike Howard – Founder and CEO, Howard Energy Partners

• Tom Campbell – Director, LNG & Gasification, Stratas Advisors

• Paul Hart -- Editor-in-Chief, Midstream Business

Location: Omni Houston Hotel

4 Riverway

Houston, TX 77056

Time Schedule: Thursday, March 24

7 a.m. Registration, Networking and Breakfast Buffet

8 a.m. - 9 a.m. Panel Discussion

Attendees can register online for $45 prior to the breakfast or on site for $55.

To view the agenda for this event and future topics, visit execenergyclub.com. Each breakfast features subject-matter experts sharing their insights on the challenging market.

Upcoming Executive Energy Club Dates and Topics:

Thursday, April 21, 2016 - Refracturing: Cracking the Code
Thursday, September 22, 2016 - U.S. Refining In the Age of Crude Exports
Wednesday, October 19, 2016 - TBA