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Hydrocarbons: Houston Field Trip - October 2009

Experience the energy industry in Houston, TX through Tim Canavan & Will Fadrhonc's photo blog.

Day 5: Our last day

Day 5: Our last day

by Tim Canavan & Will Fadrhonc — Oct 07, 2009

Element Markets and a flight back to RDU
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Day 4: ExxonMobil & Ingrain

Day 4: ExxonMobil & Ingrain

by Tim Canavan & Will Fadrhonc — Oct 07, 2009

A big day at the world’s biggest company and a oil industry startup.
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Day 3: Ocean Star Drilling Museum, Houston Ship Chanel, & Speakers

Day 3: Ocean Star Drilling Museum, Houston Ship Chanel, & Speakers

by Tim Canavan & Will Fadrhonc — Oct 05, 2009

If energy is all about overcoming inertia, the energy industry certainly has a lot of it. Today’s visits and discussions provided perspective on the size of the current energy infrastructure.
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Day 2: HM Oil & Speakers

Day 2: HM Oil & Speakers

by Tim Canavan & Will Fadrhonc — Oct 04, 2009

Today started with a trip to HM Oil in Brookshire, TX, we then had four great speakers back at the hotel, and finished off the night at Goode’s Armadillo Palace with some great Texas BBQ.
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Day 1: Houston Museum of Natural Science

Day 1: Houston Museum of Natural Science

by Tim Canavan & Will Fadrhonc — Oct 03, 2009

Coming to you from Pappacitos Taqueria in beautiful Houston, TX. If you’re in to Tex Mex (second only to Mex Mex in my book) Houston seems to have what you are looking for. But enough about the local fare…
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Tim Canavan & Will Fadrhonc

Tim CanavanTim Canavan is a first year MEM student focusing on Energy and the Environment. Prior to attending the Nicholas School, he worked for four years as a venture capital and private equity analyst for a Boston based consulting firm. Tim is interested in innovative and entrepreneurial ways to address issues involving energy and water. In his spare time he enjoys mountaineering, backcountry skiing and sailing.

Will FadrhoncWill Fadrhonc is a first year MEM student focusing on Energy and the Environment. Prior to attending the Nicholas School, he worked for three years as a Mergers & Acquisitions investment banker in New York. Originally from Maine, Will hopes to play an integral part in the state's developing wind energy business.

About the Trip

October 2-6th
ENV 298.19 Hydrocarbons: Houston Field Trip

The course is designed to provide a first-hand introduction to the energy industry. We will hear from a variety of speakers and visit the following places:

  • Energy Hall at the Houston Museum of Natural Science
  • An oil field with HM Oil
  • Ocean Star Drilling Museum
  • Houston Ship Channel
  • Exxon Mobil (Geo-science Visualization Center and Baytown Refinery)
  • Ingrain (Enhanced Oil Recovery)
  • Element Markets