Dear Valued Members and Friends,
As we usher in the New Year, it is with a great sense of accomplishment and pride that we reflect on the journey we undertook together in 2023. As expected, we convened decision makers from the Middle East and Africa to cover topics of strategic importance to our members. More notably, we broadened our regional coverage to include Latin America and the Indo-Pacific while also expanding into key industries like aviation, space, and healthcare.
Looking forward into 2024, we are energized and confident in our unwavering commitment to fostering dialogues that drive economic prosperity and power a sustainable future. We do so proudly with the support of our Board of Advisors comprised of global leaders in energy, aerospace and healthcare.
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Leading the Energy Transition
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Global Methane Abatement Initiative
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We were awarded an important mission by the USTDA to implement a series of reverse trade missions (RTMs), workshops, and seminars covering 17 countries in 2023 and 2024. Algeria, Egypt, Libya comprised the first RTM last summer and most recently we covered Argentina, Brazil, Equador and Mexico. Stay tuned for more programs in 2024.
In line with the U.S. government commitment to bolster climate resiliency and the Global Methane Emissions Pledge announced at COP28, we are planning and supporting programs focused on advancing large scale methane and greenhouse gas mitigation initiatives.
We are pleased to serve as a supporting partner at these key global events.
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DRIVING ENERGY TRANSITION, SECURITY AND DECARBONISATION AT
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FORGING PARTNERSHIPS AND SHAPING A SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FUTURE AT
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Aida Araissi and Sarah Howell, GET Steering Committee Members.
Copyright: Sarah Howell
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Join us for unrivaled opportunities to forge partnerships, drive actionable progress, and shape a sustainable energy future together.
The Bilateral Chamber is facilitating the GET Accelerator at the U.S. pavilion, a comprehensive program catering for start-ups and SMEs working on innovative decarbonization and energy transition solutions. For more information or to sign up your company, contact Ms. Cari Broderson at cari@bilateralchamber.org
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Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and the City of Houston's Andy Icken in Singapore for the Gastech 2024 Handover Ceremony, where the location for the conference was announced as Houston, Texas.
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Expanding International Horizons
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Our upcoming programs in the Indo-Pacific region will allow our members to forge fresh partnerships and explore a wealth of opportunities that the region offers. With dynamic economies, cultural diversity, and strategic significance, the Indo-Pacific region is projected to be the largest contributor to global growth over the next 30 years, representing almost two-thirds of the world's economy. We are thrilled to serve as a catalyst for fueling regional economic growth, in line with the U.S. government’s Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF). Please scroll down for the first in a series of programs covering this region.
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Our annual Boardroom Sessions, trade missions and MoU's with key partners in Guyana have already brought tangible results including the establishment of direct air service announced by United Airlines between Houston and Georgetown. Reach out to Ms. Sukejna Kovacevic sukejna@bilateralchamber.org to learn more about the Taskforce on Guyana initiatives planned in 2024.
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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
8:00 AM - 3:15 PM EST
Washington, D.C.
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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
7:30 AM - 12:00 PM CST
Austin, TX
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IPEF Digital Customs and Trade Facilitation Reverse Trade Mission Series
Spring / Summer Dates TBC
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Two separate trade missions involving customs officials from Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (“IPEF”) member countries, including Fiji, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. These visits will focus on solutions that can improve the customs environment in IPEF member countries, including cargo scanning and digital solutions, such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and data analytics, that can improve customs efficiency and risk management.
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Worldwide: Reverse Trade Mission Series: Advanced Technologies for Methane Abatement - Indo-Pacific Region
Spring / Summer Dates TBC
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The third visit of the Methane Abatement series, officials from the Indo-Pacific region, potentially representing India, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Thailand, will learn about latest U.S. technologies, services, and best practice for methane abatement in the coal, oil, and gas sectors, in addition to waste-to-energy sector solutions that would reduce methane emissions from agricultural and household waste.
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Board Members Honor Mr. Faisal Al Mahroos with 2023 Legacy Award.
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Fireside Chat with Omar Suwaina Al Suwaidi
Undersecretary, Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology.
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Chairman David L Phillips presents T.H. Charles Bolden with the Legacy Award for his service and career as a Marine, astronaut, and the 12th Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
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Fireside Chat on Future of Space Exploration with T.H, Charles Bolden, Astronaut Michael Lopez Alegria, AXIOM Space, Chris Davis, President, Raytheon International (retired).
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Board Members with H.E. Eng. Tarek El Molla, Egypt's Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, & H.E. Osama Mobarez, Secretary General, East Meditteranean Gas Forum.
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Boardroom Session: Guyana
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Guyana Task Force members hosted Hon. Vickram Bharrat, Guyana's Minister of Natural Resources, Dr. Peter Ramsaroop, Guyana Office for Investment and Alistair Routledge, ExxonMobil Guyana.
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Boardroom Session: Equatorial Guinea
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Africa Insights committee members with H.E. Antonio Oburu Ondo, Equatorial Guinea's Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons, and Teresa Isabel Nnang Avomo, Director General, GEPetrol.
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USTDA Advanced Technologies for Methane Abatement: Algeria, Egypt & Libya
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USTDA Advanced Technologies for Methane Abatement: Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador & Mexico
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Invest Oman - U.S. Roadshow
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Thank you to our President’s Circle
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We look forward to 2024 as a year of enhanced collaboration, resilience, and collective achievements. We invite you to be an integral part of these transformative initiatives.
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