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Regional update
Here in Houston we are seeing a decline in COVID-19 cases, hospitalisations and deaths. Should this trend continue, along with high vaccination rates, we hope that face-toface meetings and events will take place safely soon. Amanda Duhon Until then, the Houston team continues to work diligently to continue delivering high-quality EIC LIVE e-vents. On 7 April we hosted the second of a three-part webinar series focused on the North American LNG sector. We were delighted to hear from Michael Sicker, President, Oil & Gas Division, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America; Renee Pirrong Director Research and Analysis, Tellurian; Guido Faramondi, Global EPC Key Account and North America LNG Leader, Baker Hughes; and Mike Younger, Director, Turner & Townsend. Many thanks to our exclusive digital sponsor Turner & Townsend for their continued support as we push forward our North American LNG campaign. It was very clear from all speakers’ opening remarks and comments, that the LNG sector will play a valuable role in the energy transition. The Biden administration aims to accelerate the growth of the offshore wind sector with a target of 30GW of installed capacity by the end of this decade. In April the EIC, along with event partner DIT, turned the focus onto the development of port infrastructure (pictured above) critical to supporting the growth of the offshore wind industry. We were delighted to hear from US and UK speakers, who shared their experiences and best practises including Johan Zaayman, Vice Consul and Trade & Investment Officer, Department for International Trade British Consulate-General in Houston; Brendan Dugan, Assistant Executive Director/Director of Business Development, South Jersey Port Corporation; Russell Williams, Director, Tradepoint Atlantic; Gareth Russell, Offshore Wind Development Manager, Associated British Ports; Nolan Gray, Freeport Director, Tees Valley Combined Authority and Bill Scott OBE, Chief Executive, Wilton Engineering. During our April EIC Houston Coffee Break, we were joined by guest speakers Stuart Broadley, CEO, EIC, and Sarah Howell, Communications & Marketing Manager and Tracy Lothian, Senior Vice President, both from ExxonMobil LNG. It was inspiring to hear how ExxonMobil is promoting diversity and inclusion throughout the LNG industry and the PowerPlay Awards. Nominations are open until 11 June, so make sure you submit your nominations to recognise your talented female and male colleagues!
On 4 May the EIC was honoured to partner with the British American Business Council Texas (BABC TX) delivering the Trade, Climate and Energy webinar. The esteemed panel included Clarisse Roche, Head of Americas, EIC; Richard Hyde, Her Majesty’s Consul General in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Oklahoma – British Consulate-General Houston (Moderator); Antony Phillipson, British Consul General in New York, Her Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for North America (HMTC); and Paul Rennie OBE, Counsellor for Global Issues, British Embassy. The panellists discussed the latest developments on the UK-USA Free Trade Agreement, COP26 and what this means for the energy supply chain.
Houston remains the energy capital of the world and as we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s an ideal time to strategise and build a key presence in the region, enabling the growth of your business and the award of local business contracts. With competitive pricing for professional business services and environment, the EICLaunchPad service includes fully serviced offices, virtual office services, hotdesks, in addition to conference room and meeting room hire. Find out more by contacting
houston@the-eic.com
Amanda Duhon Regional Director, North & Central America amanda.duhon@the-eic.com
Forthcoming events
Friday 11 June 2021 Webinar EIC Houston Coffee Break
Join the EIC and special guest Rafael Daryanani from the British Chamber of Commerce in Mexico as we discuss the existing MoU between our organisations and the benefits for members. www.the-eic.com/Events/Calendar
Wednesday 7 July 2021 EIC LIVE e-vent North American LNG Series
The EIC and Turner and Townsend will provide you with the latest LNG project updates and help you identify potential business opportunities.
