Houston Chapter 

Luncheon with Chevron Chief Economist Robert Schwiers

Thursday, May 15
11:30 a.m. Networking | 12:00 p.m. Lunch

Federal Reserve Bank
1801 Allen Parkway
Houston, TX 77002

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Join the USAEE Houston chapter for a plated lunch on Thursday, May 15, as  Robert Schwiers, chief economist with Chevron, presents on the US economic outlook and the role of natural gas.

Enjoy the food, the conversation, and ask questions as Robert offers insights into natural gas and its impact on the economy. This in-person event offers valuable insights and networking opportunities with industry experts. Don't miss out!

Robert G. Schwiers Jr. is the Chief Economist for Chevron’s Strategy & Sustainability Department. He advises senior executives on economic and energy market dynamics to aid in developing business plans and growth strategies for the company. Robert is currently a member of the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Industry Advisory Board and the IEA’s Energy Business Council. He has also contributed to several external industry publications including Energy & Security: Strategies for a World in Transition and the International Energy Agency’s World Energy Outlook. He also completed a fellowship in Strategy and Statecraft at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in 2023.Previously, Robert was a Senior Energy Analyst in Chevron’s Supply & Trading organization assisting energy traders with short-term energy market analysis. He also held several positions within Chevron’s strategic planning organization including senior staff analyst, principal consultant, and manager of forecast and business support. Robert graduated from California Polytechnic State University with a degree in business administration with a focus on accounting and finance. He joined Chevron in 1998 and has 25 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. Robert is based at Chevron’s corporate headquarters in San Ramon.

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About the Houston Chapter

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The Houston Chapter of the United States Association for Energy Economics is committed to expanding the reach of energy information in both the private and public sectors of Houston, and the surrounding area.

The chapter holds monthly luncheon meetings featuring guest speakers at the Houston Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank (1801 Allen Parkway, Houston, TX 77019). Most of the meetings are held at noon on the second Thursday of each month from September through May. For more information, please contact any of the officers listed below.

If you have any specific questions about the Houston Chapter, contact any of the below representatives. They can help answer any questions you may have.


Houston Officers

President

Jesse Thompson
Business Economist
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas – Houston Branch

Vice President/Treasurer

Amy Brock
Market Intelligence Advisor
Chevron

Secretary

Islam Rizvanoghlu
Instructional Assistant Professor
University of Houston

Past Houston Chapter Officer List

Presentations

 9-19-19 Coping with Risk in the LNG Business - Michael Lynch

 10-29-19 Towards a Balance Amid Energy Turmoil - Greg Haas

 11-14-19 Trade Tariffs and Commodity Prices - Amanda Eglinton

 2-27-20 The Outlook for the LNG Market - Michael Lynch

3-20-20 Webinar: Questions for the US Oil & Gas Industry

 5-4-20 Impact of Covid-19 on Oil Demand and Pricing - Sam Van Vactor