PTTC Moves Headquarters Office to Houston
The Petroleum Technology Transfer Council (PTTC), led by Executive Director Don Duttlinger, has moved its Headquarters office to Houston, Texas. The new office was occupied by PTTC on December 18, 2000, and was fully functional before the first of the new year. PTTC's Headquarters had been located in Washington, DC since its 1994 inception. The new contact information is: PTTC, 2916 West T.C. Jester Blvd., Suite 103, Houston, TX 77018. Phone 713-688-0900 or 1-888-THE-PTTC. Fax: 713-688-0935.
The move is part of PTTC's plan for enhancing communications and connections with the independent oil and gas industry. This effort will position PTTC to better meet the technology transfer needs of the industry and make PTTC's leadership more accessible to industry. "Washington, DC has been a positive location for strengthening PTTC's relationship with the US Department of Energy's (DOE) Headquarters, Congress, the Administration and other organizations located there. All parties involved agree that it is more important than ever, with an evolving economic picture and continuing technological advancements, to be more centrally located to the heart of the oil and gas industry," says Duttlinger.
PTTC's Board of Directors met in San Antonio, Texas on October 26th to discuss the possibility of moving its Headquarters. Leo Schrider, PTTC Board Chairman states "It is an appropriate time to initiate such an endeavor and that Houston would be a favorable location." Prior to making the plans to move, US Department of Energy officials, as well as key industry representatives, were consulted as to their opinions on a move and a possible location. "Houston has become a hub for the oil and gas industry, which has led many independents as well as technology providers to locate there. We believe it will be an effective choice," explains Duttlinger.
Kathy Chapman, PTTC's Director of Business Affairs, will remain in the Washington, DC area, maintaining PTTC's presence there. Lance Cole, PTTC's National Project Manager, will continue serving from Oklahoma where he has good access to industry throughout the nation's mid-section. PTTC has hired a Communications Coordinator, Alma Smith, to work in the Houston office. She will be responsible for PTTC's quarterly newsletter, press and web communications, and administrative functions.