bp Center For High Performance Computing

Houston is home to bp's U.S. headquarters. In 2019, the company completed a $100 million investment to upgrade its Westlake offices, a major renovation project that fueled local jobs in the Houston area. Additionally, bp's Gulf of Mexico business and wind energy business are both based in Houston. bp Wind Energy's Remote Operations Center in Houston centrally monitors all bp-operated wind farms - 24 hours a day, seven days a week - while working with colleagues in the field to enhance performance, reliability and safety. Houston is also a major hub for bp's marketing and trading business. Other high-tech Houston facilities include bp's Remote Collaboration Center, providing around-the-clock support for deepwater well operations in the Gulf of Mexico, and the Center for High-Performance Computing (CHPC) - one of the world's largest supercomputers for commercial research.

The Houston Geological Society (HGS) is a professional organization dedicated to petroleum, energy, and environmental geoscientists. Established in 1923, the HGS focuses on continuing education, networking opportunities, outreach to students, and support for scholarships and young professionals in the field. With a commitment to fostering knowledge and collaboration, the HGS hosts various events including conferences, educational courses, and social gatherings. The society also emphasizes the importance of historical perspectives in the industry through discussions and presentations by experienced professionals. Generated from the website