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North and Central America news
Regional update
The EIC North & Central America team hopes that you are staying safe and healthy during this fall.
For our 14 August EIC Houston Coffee Break we were happy to put Amanda Duhon questions to our dynamic Chief Executive Officer, Stuart Broadley, providing his key insights from the fourth edition of EIC Survive and Thrive. Improving resilience, minimising risk, diversification and energy transition are strategies increasingly used by companies to survive the challenges of the market downturn and global pandemic.
On 28 August during our EIC Houston Coffee Break: Celebrating 25 Years webinar, the EIC was honoured to be joined by Richard Hyde, Her Majesty’s Consul General in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Oklahoma; Global Scot Derek Blackwood, James McLennan, President, British-America Business Council of Texas (BABC TX) and Leah Mayo, Executive Director of BABC TX. The EIC formalised and strengthened the relationship with the BABC by signing an MoU. Richard Hyde perfectly summarised: “It’s fantastic to see these two important organisations collaborating to keep the UK Texas trade relationship vibrant, relevant and strong.” Members of either organisation can enjoy attending events at other council’s member rates. The EIC looks forward to building on all its coming strengths to provide the very best support for its members for the next 25 years.
The EIC team is in the midst of finalising an outstanding speaker programme for EIC Connect Energy USA 2021. We are honoured that Richard Hyde, Her Majesty’s Consul General in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Oklahoma will open up the day’s proceedings. Charles McConnell, Executive Director, Carbon Management and Energy Sustainability, University of Houston and former Assistant Secretary of Energy with the US Department of Energy (DOE) will deliver the opening keynote address. Make sure your company is represented at EIC Connect Energy USA by booking your place today.
Are you looking for a new ‘work home’? 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
Wednesday 14 October 2020 EIC LIVE e-vent: Mexico Power and Renewables Market Update
The EIC in partnership with the Department for International Trade, Mexico will provide you with an insight and understanding of the current and future supply chain opportunities in Mexico’s power and renewables sectors.
www.the-eic.com/EventDetail?dateid=2850
EIC Connect Energy USA 2021 Norris Conference Centers, Houston
Bookings are now open. Take the opportunity to promote your brand, meet leading operators, developers and OEMS. To attend as a sponsor or delegate:
www.the-eic.com/Events/EICConnect/EnergyUSA
Regional news
Chevron announces acquisition of Noble Energy
Chevron has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of Noble Energy in an all-stock transaction worth US$5bn. The acquisition will enhance Chevron’s upstream portfolio with low-cost, proved reserves and attractive undeveloped resources.
NY launches solicitation for offshore wind
The state of New York has announced its second offshore wind solicitation, which will seek the development of up to 2.5GW of projects. It will require offshore wind generators to partner with any of the 11 pre-qualified New York ports to manufacture key components, and construct, stage, or co-ordinate O&M activities.
