Presented by the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association, the Gulf Coast Prospect Expo (GCPE) was formed to link Gulf Coast oil and gas prospect sellers to Gulf Coast oil and gas prospect buyers, GCPE is for both the one-man generator and some of the largest companies in the oil and gas industry. In it’s thirteenth year, there is no where else you can go within the boundaries of the industry to have these kind of business opportunities, a look at the newest trends, and this much activity with your colleagues surrounded by the ambience of the south. Attendance represents virtually all of the players in the gulf coast market.

There are many avenues for oil and gas service and supply companies to benefit from participating in GCPE. Breakfast, lunch and reception sponsorships are available, as well as advertisement opportunities.

Louisiana oil and gas association (loga)
LOGA (known before 2006 as LIOGA) was organized in 1992 to represent the independent and service sectors of the oil and gas industry in Louisiana; this representation includes exploration, production and oilfield services. Our primary goal is to provide our industry with a working environment that will enhance the industry. LOGA serves its membership by creating incentives for Louisiana’s oil & gas industry, warding off tax increases, changing existing burdensome regulations, and educating the public and government of the importance of the oil and gas industry in the state of Louisiana. LOGA confronts and deals directly with the many issues that are causing harm to the oil and gas industry.

GCPE 2008 Advisory Board

Letter from the chairman - Diana Chance
Dear Colleague, I am privileged to extend this personal invitation for you to mark your calendars for the 13th Annual Gulf Coast Prospect Expo, to be held October 21-22 in Lafayette, Louisiana. The Louisiana Oil & Gas Association (LOGA) and the Gulf Coast Prospect Expo Advisory Board (GCPE) present, what I believe will be the largest, most diverse and expanded expo for the Gulf Coast states oil and gas industry. The expo not only will celebrate over a decade of being the venue where Gulf Coast prospect generators come together with buyers, but to also proudly mark a record of being only one of two prospect expos in the country to consistently serve this industry.

GCPE always provides the two primary ingredients that make the trips to Lafayette beneficial and enjoyable: Business & Hospitality. The focus remains on the prospects covering the Gulf Coast states and the pursuit to fulfill all the needs of the exhibitor and viewer. GCPE does everything to get the attention of the industry leaders and they come back year after year. They come from all directions and keep us focused and energized to maintain and improve our efforts to successfully put generators and buyers together with purchasers and investors.

The attractive surroundings and the famous cuisine of Acadiana and the Hub City, in addition to Lafayette’s state-of-the-art convention facility, make the GCPE an annual “don’t miss” industry event for all professionals. In an everlasting attempt to continue to improve upon the networking opportunities and add to the excitement of the expo, the 6th annual Louisiana Energy Gulf Classic will again be held on Monday, October 20th, preceding the expo, at the beautiful Le Triomphe Golf and Country Club. After a hugely successful Tuesday luncheon last year, this function will be held again, featuring Aubrey K. McClendon, Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and Director, Chesapeake Energy Corporation, as our keynote speaker. Also new this year will be an Oilfield Christian Fellowship Breakfast held on Tuesday morning with Governor Jindal having been invited to speak.

Along with the members of the Gulf Coast Prospect Expo Advisory Board, I encourage all of you to join us at all the great social and networking events that GCPE has to offer. Don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate a rich and prosperous expo featuring the Gulf Coast states with LOGA and GCPE. We look forward to seeing you there.

Sincerely,
Diana Chance, Donner Properties