U.S.–MENA Natural Gas Midstream
RTM Business Briefing
Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026
Time: 8:00a – 1:00p 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, September 24
REGISTRATION AND NETWORKING BREAKFAST
08:00 – 09:00Welcome Remarks
(Ms. Gretchen, Krantz Evans, Senior Manager for Africa and the Middle East, USTDA)
09:00 – 09:15
U.S. Government Resources for International Business Development
09:15 – 09:30Delegation Introduction
(Ms. Leslie Palti-Guzman, President, EnergyVista)
09:30 – 09:40
Natural Gas Status and Opportunities in the MENA Region – Egypt
09:40 – 10:10NETWORKING BREAK
10:10 – 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
(moderated by Ms. Leslie Palti-Guzman, President, EnergyVista)
11:30 – 11:50
Closing Remarks
(Ms. Gretchen Krantz Evans, Senior Manager for Africa and the Middle East, USTDA)
11:50 – 12:00
LUNCH
12:00 – 13:00Private One-on-One Meetings with the RTM Delegation
13:00 – 17:00RTM 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.
EGYPT
Mr. Khaled Roushdy
Department Head of Operations and Load Planning AnalysisEgyptian Natural Gas Company (GASCO)
Mr. Mohamed Mostafa
Senior Operation EngineerEgyptian Natural Gas Company (GASCO)
Mr. Ahmed Elzawawy
Senior Gas Operations & Control EngineerEgyptian Natural Gas Company (GASCO)
Mr. Mohamed Sherief
Assistant General Manager in Foreign Trade DepartmentEgyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EPGC)
Mrs. Mai Tawfik Galal
General Manager for Natural Gas and LNG ActivitiesEgyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS)
JORDAN
Mr. Ahmed Aldohni
Assistant Managing Director for Planning and Bulk SupplyNational Electric Power Company (NEPCO)
Mr. Anas Nusair
Pipeline Gas EngineerNational Electric Power Company (NEPCO)
Mr. Abdelsalam Alzyoud
Director of Oil and Gas DirectorateEnergy & Minerals Regulatory Commission
Mr. Farid Talal
R&D HeadJordan LNG
Dr. Mohanad Halawani
Renewable & Biofuel Energy ConsultantManaseer Oil & Gas
MOROCCO
Ms. Sara Boukalda
Head of Division for Monitoring and ProgrammingMinistry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development
Ms. Salwa Didi
Head of Offshore Evaluation DivisionNational Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM)
Ms. Loubna Belrhazi
Head of Hydrocarbon Studies & Development DivisionNational Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM)
Mr. Tarik Oubaih
Operations DirectorNational Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM)
Mr. Mohammed Seghiri
Executive Director, Gas BusinessManagem Group
Contact
FOR QUESTIONS OR FURTHER INFORMATION
Phone
Rod Rinholm
President, Tavaci Partners
+1 847-691-5443