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 – 09:00

Welcome 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 – 09:30

Delegation Introduction
(Ms. Leslie Palti-Guzman, President, EnergyVista)

09:30 – 09:40

Natural Gas Status and Opportunities in the MENA Region – Egypt

09:40 – 10:10

NETWORKING BREAK

10:10 – 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
(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 – 13:00

Private One-on-One Meetings with the RTM Delegation

13:00 – 17:00

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.

EGYPT

Mr. Khaled Roushdy

Department Head of Operations and Load Planning Analysis
Egyptian Natural Gas Company (GASCO)

Mr. Mohamed Mostafa

Senior Operation Engineer
Egyptian Natural Gas Company (GASCO)

Mr. Ahmed Elzawawy

Senior Gas Operations & Control Engineer
Egyptian Natural Gas Company (GASCO)

Mr. Mohamed Sherief

Assistant General Manager in Foreign Trade Department
Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EPGC)

Mrs. Mai Tawfik Galal

General Manager for Natural Gas and LNG Activities
Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS)

JORDAN

Mr. Ahmed Aldohni

Assistant Managing Director for Planning and Bulk Supply
National Electric Power Company (NEPCO)

Mr. Anas Nusair

Pipeline Gas Engineer
National Electric Power Company (NEPCO)

Mr. Abdelsalam Alzyoud

Director of Oil and Gas Directorate
Energy & Minerals Regulatory Commission

Mr. Farid Talal

R&D Head
Jordan LNG

Dr. Mohanad Halawani

Renewable & Biofuel Energy Consultant
Manaseer Oil & Gas

MOROCCO

Ms. Sara Boukalda

Head of Division for Monitoring and Programming
Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development

Ms. Salwa Didi

Head of Offshore Evaluation Division
National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM)

Ms. Loubna Belrhazi

Head of Hydrocarbon Studies & Development Division
National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM)

Mr. Tarik Oubaih

Operations Director
National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM)

Mr. Mohammed Seghiri

Executive Director, Gas Business
Managem Group

Contact

FOR QUESTIONS OR FURTHER INFORMATION

Phone

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