Energy conference in Houston canceled over coronavirus concerns
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CERAWeek 2020, the world’s biggest energy conference, has been cancelled due to coronavirus concerns. CERAWeek 2020 was scheduled to take place in Houston from March 9-13. Organizers said it was difficult decision to the cancel the big event, but their number one concern is the health and safety of the attendees. “We have spent the last several weeks focused on this question, established a medical partnership with Houston Methodist Hospital,... read more...
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