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JOIN US at the Hilton for the premier midstream
industry event!
March 21-24, 2010 - Austin, TX
Send questions / registration changes to gpa@GPAglobal.org
Top Reasons to Attend I What
to Expect
Hotel Reservations I Hospitality
Space Requests I General
Information
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Future GPA Convention Dates/Locations
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TOP Reasons to Attend the 89th Annual GPA Convention
- Network with industry professionals in midstream business sectors worldwide REGISTRATION LIST HERE
- Learn more about the leading edge of research and development
- Share best practices in safe operations and environmental performance
- Receive the latest information on the industry's legislative and regulatory issues
- Benefit from technical sessions led by industry experts
- Exchange ideas and solutions
Who developed the program? Your industry peers that face the same challenges and opportunities you do! View a list of those companies
2010 GPA Convention: What can you expect?
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Bob Dunn, President
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Jean Leger, Chair
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GPA President Bob Dunn, Prism Gas Systems, and head of the convention's Program Committee, Jean Leger, OGE Energy Corp., have taken a few minutes to tell us what you can expect at GPA's 89th annual convention.
The theme "Advocates in Action" can have many meanings to such
a diverse group of attendees as this, who represent a variety of midstream companies
from around the world. Why was it chosen and what is the primary focus behind
it for the 2010 GPA Convention?
Dunn: GPA has just adopted a new mission statement that reflects the transformation
we have made over the last few years from representing the gas processing industry
to representing the midstream industry. GPA is the logical group to step up
to the plate to serve midstream as a whole because the industry's gathering
companies, treating companies and other related businesses operate in similar
environments to our longtime traditional membership. Our association is now
effectively representing the midstream industry in Washington D.C. and selected
key states to the benefit of all member companies worldwide. Proof is in the
new climate change legislation that includes GPA's timely and constructive interaction.
Member companies' volunteers are involved in everything GPA does, so if we work
in this industry, we are all "Advocates in Action."
Leger: The Program Committee, in support of the new mission statement, designed this year's convention program around fully equipping attendees with the latest in information, research and training to help their companies best address issues and realize opportunities throughout the broad spectrum of the midstream industry. I'm confident that any company - small, medium or large - will benefit from convention participation in the agenda that is relevant to all matters in natural gas gathering, processing and treating; natural gas storage and intrastate transportation; and natural gas liquid transportation, fractionation and storage.
During these challenging economic times we're in and with ever-tightening
travel budgets, how can employees justify the expenses to their respective companies
to attend this professional conference?
Dunn: In my opinion, industry companies can't afford not to have employees
attend. GPA is a very cost-effective organization and its convention is a great
return on investment. At the Austin venue, you'll find current research information,
the latest concerns and actions in state and federal legislative matters, a
wealth of shared resources and exposures to other companies' experts …
all contributing to build your knowledge about the critical factors toward determining
your company's future. Without a doubt, this is the single most important gathering
in the world for the midstream industry. Here you can meet, share and learn.
Leger: Remember, the Program Committee is made up of a diverse group of individuals representing several businesses and interests from within the midstream industry. As a result, convention programs are timely, relevant and extremely informative to the key topics and issues. In a time when many companies are cutting back on training and/or other usual learning investments, the convention serves as an extremely focused, cost-effective alternative for keeping up with critical tools, resources and information. Our goal is to pack a large amount of information and activities into a busy few days to maximize benefits and minimize investments in time and expenses.
From your perspective, who benefits most from attending the convention -
first-time attendees or senior level employees?
Dunn: No doubt, all attendees benefit. For example, the Young Professionals
have developed an excellent program for those who are early in their careers.
However, longtime industry professionals can gain a lot also from the sessions
and interaction opportunities. This is one of the industry's largest gatherings
of our senior people in one place. Just think about what can come from being
around that much experience.
Leger: The Program Committee has designed a convention to provide benefit and value to all attendees, but this is absolutely a must-attend for those new in their midstream careers. We have a special focus on the young professionals knowing that they are our future. Sunday's schedule provides them professional development and networking opportunities, followed by technical training on Monday afternoon.
What were you looking for when you selected Robert Bryce as the General
Session keynote speaker this year?
Leger: True to our Advocates in Action theme, we sought an industry perspective
on the continuing call for U.S. energy independence that at times demonizes
fossil fuels. Mr. Bryce, a journalist specializing in energy issues, has a reputation
for speaking freely about the energy independence concept and the most popular
technologies currently being promoted to achieve it. His messaging has proposed
that for the foreseeable future, the next 30 to 50 years, fossil fuels will
reign supreme and that the sooner the U.S. discards the rhetoric about energy
independence and accepts the reality of our interdependence, the more secure
and prosperous it will be. It promises to be a thought-provoking opening to
the convention.
In your opinion, what are the most important take-aways for attendees to
leave the convention with in order to realize the maximum benefits from their
time in Austin?
Dunn: There are so many, where do I start? Because opportunities abound, I do
encourage each registrant to study the convention program in advance, highlighting
the items most beneficial to his or her job and company. Then be sure to attend
the General Session for even more insight as to critical topics and what will
follow over the next few days. At a minimum, every attendee should take advantage
of networking opportunities, get updated on key issues, learn from the technical
sessions and re-focus on workplace safety. Also, to assure your voice in GPA
matters going forward, don't leave Austin without having volunteered to serve
the association in some capacity and become an "Advocate in Action."
Registration
Register Online I By Mail or Fax I On-Site
Pre-registration is encouraged, but attendees may register on-site at the Austin Hilton as follows:
Sunday, March 21: 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Monday, March 22: 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 23: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.To minimize the on-site registration process, you can download a pre-registration form. Bring the completed form to the on-site registration desk to finalize your registration.
Hotel Reservations
Rooms are being held for registered GPA Convention attendees at the Hilton in Austin, Texas. Please contact the hotel directly to make your reservations and mention the Gas Processors Association to receive the group rate. Mention you are with the Gas Processors Association to obtain the group rates. Reservations must be made by Feb. 22, 2010 (please note that rooms may sell out prior to this date).
Austin Hilton (Main Convention Hotel) Click here to make online hotel reservations.
500 East 4th Street, Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 482-8000
Single and Double Occupancy - $219/nightAdditional contracted hotels:
Hilton Garden Inn - Austin Downtown (1 minute walk from Convention hotel)
500 North IH 35, Austin, TX 78701
(877) 782-9444
$159/night, single or double occupancy (rates good until Feb. 17)Courtyard and Residence Inn (dual hotels) by Marriott Austin Downtown (1 block from Convention hotel)
300 E. 4th St., Austin, TX 78701
(800) 321-2211 or (512) 236-8008
$189/night, single or double occupancy (rates good until Feb. 19)We have been alerted that the contracted GPA Conference Hotels are now sold out
Please contact A Room With A View for information on the designated GPA overflow hotel
They will secure the lowest available rates within walking distance of The Austin Hilton Hotel
A Room With A View can be reached at 1-800-780-4343
This is a FREE SERVICE for all GPA attendees
Hospitality & Vendor Space Requests
Holding a hospitality or being a vendor night participating company is a great way to re-establish connections, cater to existing customers and meet potential new customers.
Only registered convention attendees may hold a hospitality function. Download the Hospitality Packet and request form.
The Hilton will not accept reservations for hospitality space.
Contact Christine Simpson, (918) 493-3872, with any questions you may have.
General Information
- CONVENTION ATTIRE - dress at all events will be business casual.
- CONVENTION NAME BADGE - required for admission to all events.
- CONTINUING EDUCATION - attendees should keep records of session hours attended from Sunday afternoon through Wednesday. These can most likely be applied toward the PDH hours required for continuing education. Certificates of Attendance will be available at the end of each session to serve as documentation.
- TRANSPORTATION - receive a 10% discount on SuperShuttle ($13 one-way or $21 roundtrip) or ExecuCar of Austin Airport Transfers. Use your online group discount code of 9DPQG at SuperShuttle.com, or call (800) 258-3826.
- COMPANY ENTERTAINMENT - GPA and GPSA subscribe to long-standing rules that
are designed to promote the serious purpose of the GPA Convention and to provide
an equitable and competitive atmosphere in which to conduct intercompany business.
Please remember that private dinners or parties in excess of 40 persons are
not allowed.
Cancellation/Refund/Transfer Policy
Pre-registrants may obtain a refund (less a $50 handling fee) if GPA receives a written cancellation notice by 5 p.m. Central Time on Feb. 22, 2010. A registration may be transferred at no cost with a written request by the same manner and deadline . Refunds for events will not be given on transfers, but GPA will attempt to provide substitutions/additions. Transfers are allowed after Feb. 22 but will incur a $50 fee and refunds for events/spouse/guest fees will not be given.
Written requests should be sent to gpa@GPAglobal.org or faxed to (918) 493-3875.
Sponsors - Thanks for the support Golf and Sporting Clays sponsors!
| Golf | Clay Sponsors |
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Aux Sable
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ABB Totalflow Applied Consultants, Inc. Balon Valves Bowden Construction Co., Inc. Buffalo Gas Instrumentation & Electrical Co., Inc. Caterpillar Inc. Crosstex Energy Services LP Dew Point Control, LLC Dollahon Public Relations Elkhorn Construction Exterran Flexpipe Systems Prism Gas Systems l, L.P. Saulsbury Industries Sherry Laboratories Superior Pipeline Company Tranter, Inc. |
Entertainment Sponsors
Thanks to those companies sponsoring our Convention Entertainmemt at the GPSA Tuesday Night Party.
| ABB Totalflow |
| Accurate Gas Products L.L.C. |
| ACS Industries, LP |
| Adsorption Technical Service, LLC |
| Afton Pumps, Inc. |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. |
| Alpine Site Services Inc. |
| Amistco Separation Products Inc. |
| Analytical Systems International KECO |
| Anguil Environmental Systems, Inc. |
| Ariel Corporation |
| Aspen Technology |
| Atlas Copco |
| Barry D. Payne & Associates, Inc. |
| BASF Corporation |
| BCCK Engineering Inc. |
| Black & Veatch Corp. |
| Bowden Construction Company, Ltd. |
| Bryan Research & Engineering, Inc. |
| Cameron Valves & Measurement |
| Cameron's Compression Systems Group |
| Carrera Gas Companies |
| Catalytic Combustion Corporation |
| Caterpillar Inc. |
| CB&I Randall Gas Technologies |
| CECA Molecular Sieves |
| Chart Energy & Chemicals, Inc. |
| Clary E & I Services, LLC |
| Compressor Engineering Corp. (CECO) |
| Compressor Systems, Inc. |
| COMPRESSORTechTWO |
| Criterion Catalysts & Technologies LP |
| Crosstex Energy Services L.P. |
| Cummins Inc. |
| Daniel Measurement and Control |
| Dew Point Control |
| Dickson Process Systems, Ltd. |
| EDG, Inc. |
| Elkhorn Holdings |
| Enerflex, a Toromont Industries Company |
| ENGlobal |
| eSimulation, Inc. |
| Exterran |
| Fisher Controls |
| FW Murphy |
| Goar, Allison & Associates, An Air Products Company |
| Guild Associates |
| Gulf Coast Chemical, LLC |
| Harris Group Inc. |
| Holloman Corporation |
| Honeywell International |
| HPF Consultants, Inc. |
| INEOS Oxide - GAS/SPEC |
| IPSI LLC |
| John M. Campbell & Co. |
| J-W Power Company |
| KBR |
| Koch-Glitsch, LP |
| M & J Valve |
| Mechanical Equipment Inc. |
| Michell Instruments |
| Niagara Blower Heat Transfer Solutions |
| Optimized Process Designs |
| Ortloff Engineers, Ltd. |
| Paratherm Corporation |
| PECOFacet |
| Porous Media Corporation |
| REF-CHEM, L.P. |
| River City Engineering, Inc. |
| Saulsbury Industries, Inc. |
| SCFM Compression Company |
| S-Con, Inc. |
| Solutia Therminol® Heat Transfer Fluids |
| SPL, Inc. |
| Stanley Services Inc. |
| SUNLAND CONSTRUCTION, INC. |
| Superior Pipeline Company |
| Tecna Engineering, LLC |
| Texas Turbine Inc. |
| The Dow Chemical Company |
| Thomas Petroleum |
| Thomas Russell Co. |
| TIC - The Industrial Company Wyoming |
| Tiger Tower Services |
| Total Energy |
| Trinity Industries, Inc. |
| Univar USA, Inc. |
| UOP LLC |
| URS |
| Valerus |
| VANCO EQUIPMENT CO. |
| Virtual Materials Group |
| Western Filter Company |
| WinSim Inc. |
| ZAP Engineering & Construction Services, Inc. |
| Zeochem, LLC |
| Zephyr Gas Services |
Future GPA Convention Dates/Locations
| 2011 | April 3-6 | San Antonio Rivercenter |
| 2012 | April 15-18 | Hilton New Orleans Riverside |
| 2013 | April 7-10 | San Antonio Rivercenter |
| 2014 | TBD | TBD |
| 2015 | April 12-15 | San Antonio Rivercenter |
| 2016 | TBD | TBD |
| 2017 | April 9-12 | San Antonio Rivercenter |
In order to best serve the needs of GPA, we must contract convention dates/locations far in advance. We are providing this information to as many people/organizations as possible to minimize any conflicts with other meetings. Please call Johnny Dreyer for additional information.
We're already planning for the 2011 GPA Convention. Mark your calendars!
April 3 - 6, 2011
San Antonio, Texas
If you are interested in being a speaker at next year's GPA Convention, please remember that the deadline to submit your abstract (to jdreyer@GPAglobal.org) for consideration is Sept. 1, 2010. Presentations will cover topics in gas processing, gas gathering, fractionation, storage and transportation. Learn more.