[StBernard] Remarks of Shell Oil Company President Posted

[Westley Annis]

"How the U.S. Can Ensure Energy Supply for the Future"

A Luncheon Program Featuring 

John Hofmeister 
President, Shell Oil Company
Houston, Texas

September 18, 2007 
World Trade Center 

To view the speaker's 
remarks, click here 
<http://www.wtcno.org/speakers/2007/Shell%20Hofmeister%20speech%20to%20NO%20
World%20Trade%20Center9-18-07.pdf> .	 
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Presentation Highlights


*	How the energy industry must address the delicate balance between
energy production and consumption with increased supply.
	 
*	Energy sources: conventional oil and gas-including access to
resources presently off limits in offshore waters and on federal lands-as
well as unconventional oil and gas requiring innovative technology.
	  
*	Development of clean fossil fuels, and alternative and renewable
energy sources, including biofuels and hydrogen for transportation fuel and
wind and solar technology for electricity. 
	 
*	Conservation by supporting progressive solutions that result in
greater energy efficiency and stimulate economic growth, as well as the
education of our young people about the energy industry-how it powers the
present and will fuel the future. 
	 
*	How industry must-and can, with advanced technology-conduct business
in socially, economically, and environmentally responsible ways.

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 <http://www.wtcno.org/programs/2007/images/shell-john-web.jpg> John
Hofmeister was named President of Houston-based Shell Oil Company in March
2005. In this position, he heads the US Country Leadership Team, which
includes the leaders of all Shell businesses operating in the United States.


Hofmeister became President after serving as Group Human Resource Director
of the Shell Group, based in The Hague, The Netherlands. 

A business leader who has observed and participated in the inner workings of
general industries for more than 30 years, Hofmeister has held key positions
in General Electric, Nortel, and AlliedSignal (now Honeywell International),
in addition to Shell. 

Hofmeister earned bachelor's and master's degrees in political science from
Kansas State University. During his career, he has lived and worked in North
America, Europe, and Asia. He is a member of the Department of Energy's new
Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technical Advisory Committee and a member of the
Board of Directors, the Executive Committee, and the Policy Committee of the
American Petroleum Institute. In addition, he serves on the boards of the
Foreign Policy Association, United States Energy Association, National
Association of Manufacturers, National Urban League, and he chairs the
Resource Development Committee of Jobs for America's Graduates. Hofmeister
is a Fellow of the National Academy of Human Resources and 2007 Chairman of
the Greater Houston Partnership. In May 2007, he will become Chairman of the
National Urban League.