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 – 09:00Welcome Remarks
09:00 – 09:15Delegation Introduction
09:15 – 09:30Natural Gas Status and Opportunities in the MENA Region - Egypt
09:30 – 10:00Networking Break
10:00 – 10:30Natural Gas Status and Opportunities in the MENA Region - Jordan
10:30 – 11:00Natural Gas Status and Opportunities in the MENA Region - Morocco
11:00 – 11:30Q&A/Discission
11:30 – 12:00Lunch
12:00 – 13:00Private One-on-One Meetings with Delegations
13:00 – 15:00RTM 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 DivisionMinistry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development
Mdm. Soukayna Belkadi
Head of the Fuel and Alternative Materials Supply DivisionMinistry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development
M. Abdelghafour Elhadjaoui
Head of Hydrocarbons DivisionMinistry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development
Mdm. Nabila Makroum
Head of the Gas Transport DepartmentMinistry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development
Mr. Safouane Kiti
Head of the Technical Control and Safety DivisionMinistry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development
Mr. Yahya Mrabti
Director of NetworksNational Electricity Regulatory Authority (ANRE)
Mr. Abdellah Mdarhri
Director for Gas ProjectsNational Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE)
JORDAN
Eng. Mohammad Al-Kilani
Section Head, Natural Gas and Fuel DepartmentNational Electric Power Company (NEPCO)
Eng. Mohammad Al-Sheyab
Gas and Fuel DepartmentNational Electric Power Company (NEPCO)
Eng. Tariq Al-Natour
Operations ManagerJordan Electric Power Company (JEPCO)
Eng. Asem Al-Ruqti
Regulatory Affairs OfficerJordan Electric Power Company (JEPCO)
Eng. Alabed Allan
Natural Gas Department ManagerJordan Oil Terminal Company (JOTC)
Eng. Moaaz Al-Maani
Technical DirectorJordan Oil Terminal Company (JOTC)
EGYPT
Mr. Mahmoud Ramadan
Performance Management OfficerEast Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF)
Contact
FOR QUESTIONS OR FURTHER INFORMATION
Phone
Rod Rinholm
President, Tavaci Partners
+1 847-691-5443