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2017 marks the Bilateral Chamber’s 20th
Anniversary and will be host to an exceptional year of programs,
beginning with our annual Insight to MENA at OTC Welcome Reception.
Nearly 1000 energy
sector decision makers from Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Qatar, Kuwait, United
Arab Emirates, Oman, Egypt, Morocco, Ghana, Mozambique, Libya, Uganda,
Angola, Nigeria and beyond will come together on May 1st to connect with old friends, strengthen current business ties and forge new relationships.
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Monday, May 1st, 2017
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm |
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Houston, Texas* |
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REGISTRATION FEE
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Pre-registration
Member: $50 Non-Member: $100
Onsite Registration**
Member: $150 Non-Member: $150 |
 
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*Location details will be provided upon registration.
**Members must pre-register to receive the discounted member rate
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THANK YOU TO OUR 2017 SPONSORS!
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If you are interested in receiving sponsorship information,
please contact Ms. Vranae Pavlich at vranae@bilateralchamber.org
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| Tuesday, May 2nd |
Country Insight Series: UAE
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SPECIAL ADDRESS BY INVITED GUEST
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In 2016, US companies exported more than $68 Billion worth of goods and services to the Middle East and more than $22 Billion (nearly ⅓) of that went to the UAE.
Country Insight Series: UAE features some of the foremost diplomatic, public and private sector expertise on how U.S. companies can gain access to the incredible opportunities this export market represents.
With a special address by career diplomat The Honorable Barbara A. Leaf, current U.S. Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, followed by a panel discussion led by the Senior Commercial Officer for the UAE, who also serves as the Regional Senior Commercial Officer for the entire GCC, Dao Le, participants will have the opportunity to ask specific questions regarding the multitude of mega-projects available surrounding opportunities including Expo 2020.
To round out the discussions and bring in the private sector perspective, The Honorable Ambassador and Mr. Le will be joined by a senior Board member of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce who will share thoughts on the challenges and opportunities that exist for entrepreneurs in the UAE.
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Tuesday, May 2nd, 2017
Registration: 8:30 am - 9:00 am
Program: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
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Houston, Texas* |
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REGISTRATION FEE
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Member: $50 Non-Member: $75 |
*Location details will be provided upon registration.
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Leadership Insight Series: Libya
Shared Destiny. Shared Responsibility.
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FEATURED SPEAKERS
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In our ongoing series of Libya focused programming, Mustafa Sanalla, Chairman of Libya’s National Oil Corporation will be joined by Dr. Adel Chaouch to discuss opportunities for investment even in the face of current challenges. Dr. Chaouch, Director, Middle East and North Africa of Marathon Oil Company, also serves as Chairman of Waha Oil Company’s (WOC) Second Party Consortium, a joint venture between Marathon, ConocoPhillips, Hess and the Libyan National Oil Company.
Originally
established in 1956 as the Oasis Oil Company, now WOC is one of the
largest concession agreements in Libya operating 19 concessions with
production capacity of over 350,000 barrels per day. The concession areas
cover approximately 13 million acres. There are four main producing
areas with over 1,000 wells operated by WOC. Currently, due to damages
caused during the civil unrest, WOC is producing only around 75,000
barrels per day and plans to ramp up to its full capacity over the next 18
months.
Along with WOC, Libyan authorities and stakeholders are determined to increase their daily production, restore their infrastructure, enhance exploration capabilities and secure their oil fields and ports. Cognizant of the fact that they can’t achieve these goals alone, they are eager to promote outside investment creating a fertile ground for U.S. companies looking to enhance or expand their presence in North and Sub-Saharan Africa markets.
Participants in this program will hear Mr. Sanalla’s personal insights as to how these factors, among others, are driving the self imposed moratorium on energy sector foreign investments to an end. In addition, Dr. Chaouch will offer his experiences from a U.S. stakeholder perspective, and answer questions from a seasoned executive point of view.
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| WHEN |
Tuesday, May 2nd, 2017
Registration: 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Lunch: 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Program: 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
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Houston, Texas* |
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REGISTRATION FEE
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Member: $50 Non-Member: $75 |
*Location details will be provided upon registration.
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HOSTED BY
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SPONSORED BY
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| Wednesday, May 3rd |
The Iraq Dialogue:
Fostering Growth in Iraq’s Oil & Gas Sector
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SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS INCLUDE
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Forward-thinking companies know that even in the face of current challenges, Iraq presents huge commercial prospects. In 2016, U.S. exports to Iraq totaled: $1,268,733,090, and Iraq’s Oil/Gas imports to the U.S. reached: $5,896,314,212, accounting for 98.8% of the country’s imports. The needs of the population, combined with vast natural resources, create many opportunities for builders, suppliers, transporters and manufacturers, providing a fertile landscape for U.S. businesses to explore new relationships, build new operations and develop mutually beneficial business connections.
Participants in this program will gain access to an unprecedented amount of first hand information in a single setting. Ambassador Yasseen and Ambassador Silliman will set the stage by providing an overview of their respective country’s current point if view on matters of economic and diplomatic significance. His Excellency Al-Luaibi will offer insights into Iraq’s energy strategy while noting the key sectors and technologies available for foreign investments, while Dr. Al Hassan will represent Prime Minister Al Abadi’s views on the array of topics discussed by the featured speakers and panelists.
In addition to the Director General for South Gas, the delegation will include senior members from the Legal Directorate, the State Company for Oil Projects, the Petroleum Contracting & Licensing organization and South Oil.
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Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017
Registration: 8:30 am - 9:00 am
Program: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
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Houston, Texas* |
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REGISTRATION FEE
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Member: $50 Non-Member: $75 |
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*Location details will be provided upon registration.
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HOSTED BY
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SPONSORED BY
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Partnership Insight Series:
2017 Algeria Energy Day at OTC
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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
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SPECIAL HONORED GUEST
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The Bilateral US-Arab Chamber of Commerce is pleased to partner with the US-Algeria Business Council and the Embassy of Algeria in Washington DC, to host the 2017 Algeria Energy Day.
In 2016, total exports from the U.S. to Algeria totaled more than $2 Billion. The program will feature key announcements on further investments planned in 2018 presented by executives from Sonatrach, ENTP, ENSP and Enafor. His Excellency Madjid Bouguerra, Ambassador of Algeria to the United States, will also offer his insights on the US Algeria geopolitical relationship and the economic and investment priorities the government is undertaking that represent best prospects for market entry for U.S. companies.
After an informative afternoon of discussion, the evening will wrap up with a social networking event and then a seated dinner giving participants plenty of time to engage in substantive discussion with old friends or potential new business partners.
Space is limited. Don't miss this opportunity to spend the afternoon with key decision makers in the Algeria energy sector.
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Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017
Executive Briefing 2:00pm
Networking Reception 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Seated Dinner 7:00pm
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Houston, Texas* |
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REGISTRATION FEE
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Member: $125 Non-Member: $175
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*Location details and agenda will be provided upon registration. |
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