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| | | | Bilateral CEO Chairs US National Committee for WPC Energy Congress |
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| April 26-30, 2026 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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| | | As the Chairperson of the U.S. National Committee, I am honored to invite you to join me, and a collection of the world’s most sought after energy sector executives and thought leaders, as we convene in Saudi Arabia for the 25th Annual WPC Energy Congress taking place April 26–30, 2026.
| | Under the theme “Pathways to an Energy Future for All,” the Congress will convene more than 100 Ministers and 500 CEO’s that will join in collaborative discussions on energy transition strategies, finance, geopolitics, and digitalisation. | | In addition to the conference, participants in this transformative event have the opportunity to visit the exhibition, where global companies will be showcasing the latest developments in cutting-edge energy technologies to 25,000+ attendees from 80+ countries. |
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| | I look forward to seeing you all there. | Aida Araissi
CEO, Bilateral Chamber
Chair, U.S. National Committee
WPC Energy Congress |
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| | | | WPC Energy Congress: 2026 Dewhurst Award |
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| Vicki Hollub
President and CEO
Occidental Petroleum |
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| | The 2026 recipient of the prestigious Dewhurst Award is Vicki Hollub, President and CEO of Occidental Petroleum. The highest accolade bestowed by WPC Energy, this honor is presented each year in recognition of an individual’s exceptional leadership, long-term impact, and contribution to global dialogue within the sector. | | In addition to these achievements, when Ms. Hollub formally accepts the Award at the 25th WPC Energy Congress in Riyadh, she will also hold the distinction of being the first female in the Award’s history, ever to have done so. We are proud to have Occidental as one of the Bilateral’s foundational members, and offer our most sincere and well-deserved congratulations to Vicki. |
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| | | Tuesday, January 27, 2026 | Houston, TX
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM US Central |
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| | | A long-time business center in the Middle East, Dubai has grown into a strategic global base for Americans living, working, and investing across Africa and Asia. To provide our stakeholders the most current update on the socio-economic climate in this burgeoning metropolis, we are pleased to announce Insight Series: Dubai. | | Scheduled to take place on January 27, 2026, participants will hear expert perspectives from senior leaders of AmCham Dubai, King & Spalding, eXp Realty Dubai, and Amegy Bank International. | | Based on their firsthand experience, Senior leaders from these organizations will provide inside expertise on SME’s, regulatory frameworks, real estate investment opportunities, financial markets, and Dubai’s overall economic outlook. They will also share their thoughts on how best U.S. investors can successfully leverage the city as a global business and capital hub. | | The program includes a networking reception and optional one-on-one meetings on a first come first serve basis for those interested in personalized investment discussions. | | Registration is complimentary pending approval, and space is limited. |
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| | Insight Series: Libya
Investment in Libya’s Upstream Sector Webinar |
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| Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | Virtual
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM US Central |
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| | | Join us on February 4 for an expert-led webinar with Eltumi Partners delivering unique insights into Libya’s upstream market—home to Africa’s largest proven oil reserves. As anticipation builds around the potential announcement regarding the 2025 exploration and production bid round results, this session will assess the current state of the sector and spotlight emerging investment opportunities across a market with billions of barrels in untapped potential. | | The discussion will also examine the broader outlook for Libya’s upstream industry, providing practical updates on key legal and technical frameworks shaping market entry. Designed for upstream companies, contractors, and service providers, this webinar offers a concise, data-driven briefing for stakeholders looking to position themselves early in a strategically important energy market. |
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