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Leadership Updates, Industry Insights, and Upcoming Events
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CELEBRATING OUR BOARD MEMBERS
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In this newsletter edition, we congratulate our distinguished board members on their recent appointments. We wish them all the success in their new roles.
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Clay Neff
President, Upstream*
Chevron
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Clay Neff has been named President of Upstream at Chevron, following the company’s efforts to streamline its structure and enhance long-term competitiveness. *Effective July 1st.
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Musabbeh Al Kaabi
Chief Executive Officer,
Upstream, ADNOC
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Musabbeh Al Kaabi has been named Chief Executive Officer of Upstream at ADNOC, overseeing critical assets like ADNOC Onshore, Offshore, and Drilling.
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Jim Breuer
Chief Executive Officer*
Fluor
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Jim Breuer has been appointed Chief Executive of Fluor Corporation after a year as COO. *Effective May 1st.
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Dr. Adel Chaouch
Executive Chairman
Jadestone Energy
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Dr. Adel Chaouch has been appointed Executive Chairman of Jadestone Energy, where he has also assumed responsibilities as Chief Executive.
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Tuesday, April 15, 2025
1:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Houston, TX
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Bilateral Chamber will host the US-Algeria Energy Forum, in partnership with the US-Algeria Business Council. The event will feature Mr. Rachid Hachichi, Chairman & CEO, Sonatrach, Mr. Mourad Adjal, President & CEO, Sonelgaz, and H.E. Sabri Boukadoum, Algerian Ambassador to the US.
For more information, please contact Ms. Julia Hess at julia@bilateralchamber.org
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ANNUAL BOARD OF ADVISORS DINNER
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Monday, May 5, 2025
Houston, Texas
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The 28th Annual Board of Advisors Dinner in Houston on Monday evening, May 5th, will bring together C-suite executives and global dignitaries for an intimate event to refresh longtime alliances, uncover new opportunities, and celebrate industry leaders across all energy verticals.
Invitation only. For sponsorship inquiries, contact Ms. Sukejna Kovacevic at sukejna@bilateralchamber.org
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METHANE FINANCE ROUNDTABLE
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The Bilateral Chamber hosted an exclusive roundtable on financing methane abatement in collaboration with the Atlantic Council, Environmental Defense Fund, and PIMCO. The presentation was followed by an engaging discussion on the draft guidance from the Methane Finance Working Group formed in the wake of COP 28. Decision makers from across the industry asked insightful questions, provided valuable feedback, and made direct contributions to the final guidance from the Methane Finance Working Group. For more details, please contact Ms. Julia Hess at julia@bilateralchamber.org
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BOARDROOM SESSION: Côte d’Ivoire
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H.E. Mamadou Sangafowa-Coulibaly, the Minister of Mines, Petroleum, and Energy of Côte d’Ivoire, along with his delegation, delivered a compelling presentation outlining the energy opportunities within their country. They highlighted recent studies that showcase a promising energy sector outlook and outlined the next steps for industry partners seeking to deepen their engagement.
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UNLOCKING LIBYA’S ENERGY EXPLORATION AND POTENTIAL FORUM
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H.E. Masoud Suleman, Chairman of the Libyan National Oil Corporation, and H.E. Dr. Khalifa R. Abdulsadek, Minister of Oil and Gas, launched Libya’s first international upstream bid round in 17 years. During the event, U.S. industry leaders and investors engaged with Libyan energy officials. Attendees also heard from Tom Hardy, Acting Director of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency, who emphasized the agency’s commitment to supporting the export of U.S. goods and services for critical infrastructure projects in emerging economies.
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BOARDROOM SESSION: NAMIBIA
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During an engaging roundtable session, Namibia’s Petroleum Commissioner, Maggy Shino, highlighted the achievements and future potential of the country’s energy sector. She emphasized the promising offshore opportunities in the Orange Basin, leaving attendees with the message that in Namibia, anything is possible.
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BOARDROOM SESSION: EQUATORIAL GUINEA
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The roundtable featured H.E. Antonio Oburu Ondo, Minister of Hydrocarbons and Mining Development of Equatorial Guinea, along with several representatives from GEPetrol and Sonagas. The Minister highlighted Equatorial Guinea’s renewed focus on exploration and emphasized the country’s long-term commitment to hydrocarbon development, as it strives to secure its position as a key supplier of gas in Africa.
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Thank You to our Africa Insights Committee Members
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WORLD PETROCHEMICAL CONFERENCE
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Thank you to Our WPC 2025 Partners
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We were a proud supporter of the annual World Petrochemical Conference (WPC) held from March 17th - 21st in Houston, Texas.
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