Natural Gas Opportunities in
Middle East and North Africa

Date: April 23, 2026
Time: 8:00a – 3:00p CDT
Hilton Houston Post Oak by the Galleria
2001 Post Oak Blvd.
Houston, Texas, 77056

Summary

The U.S. Trade and Development Agency is hosting a Business Briefing with decision makers from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to connect and further relationships between the region's public and private energy entities with U.S. natural gas infrastructure, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and related technology companies.

Background

The MENA region is expanding its investment in natural gas infrastructure – from enhanced supply, increased LNG imports, expanded pipeline systems, and increased gas utilization. The region offers near-term and ongoing opportunities for U.S. companies to supply LNG and natural gas products, services, and technologies. This event will introduce delegates from Egypt, Jordan, and Morocco to U.S. companies providing LNG and natural gas technologies and services to support infrastructure projects in the MENA region. The international delegates will engage with U.S. companies specializing in areas such as natural gas extraction and production, LNG importation, exportation, transportation, pipeline development, and gas-to-power.

 

Business Opportunities

  • Understand natural gas development plans for the MENA region
  • Learn about upcoming project opportunities and bidding processes
  • Meet one-on-one with key decision- makers
  • Engage with financiers and partner technology companies

Schedule

Thursday, April 23

Registration and Networking Breakfast

08:00 – 09:00

Welcome Remarks

09:00 – 09:15

Delegation Introduction

09:15 – 09:30

Natural Gas Status and Opportunities in the MENA Region - Egypt

09:30 – 10:00

Networking Break

10:00 – 10:30

Natural Gas Status and Opportunities in the MENA Region - Jordan

10:30 – 11:00

Natural Gas Status and Opportunities in the MENA Region - Morocco

11:00 – 11:30

Q&A/Discission

11:30 – 12:00

Lunch

12:00 – 13:00

Private One-on-One Meetings with Delegations

13:00 – 15:00

RTM Delegates


The trade mission delegates will include senior decision-makers from public and private energy entities in Egypt, Jordan, and Morocco interested in meeting U.S. suppliers for LNG and natural gas and infrastructure. The following delegates are currently confirmed, with additional delegates to be added over the next few weeks.

MOROCCO

Mr. Mustapha Warfou

Head of the Gas Infrastructure Division
Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development

Mdm. Soukayna Belkadi

Head of the Fuel and Alternative Materials Supply Division
Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development

M. Abdelghafour Elhadjaoui

Head of Hydrocarbons Division
Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development

Mdm. Nabila Makroum

Head of the Gas Transport Department
Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development

Mr. Safouane Kiti

Head of the Technical Control and Safety Division
Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development

Mr. Yahya Mrabti

Director of Networks
National Electricity Regulatory Authority (ANRE)

Mr. Abdellah Mdarhri

Director for Gas Projects
National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE)

JORDAN

Eng. Mohammad Al-Kilani

Section Head, Natural Gas and Fuel Department
National Electric Power Company (NEPCO)

Eng. Mohammad Al-Sheyab

Gas and Fuel Department
National Electric Power Company (NEPCO)

Eng. Tariq Al-Natour

Operations Manager
Jordan Electric Power Company (JEPCO)

Eng. Asem Al-Ruqti

Regulatory Affairs Officer
Jordan Electric Power Company (JEPCO)

Eng. Alabed Allan

Natural Gas Department Manager
Jordan Oil Terminal Company (JOTC)

Eng. Moaaz Al-Maani

Technical Director
Jordan Oil Terminal Company (JOTC)

EGYPT

Mr. Mahmoud Ramadan

Performance Management Officer
East Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF)

Contact

FOR QUESTIONS OR FURTHER INFORMATION

Phone

Rod Rinholm
President, Tavaci Partners
+1 847-691-5443