U.S.–MENA Natural Gas Midstream
Business Briefing

Date: September 24, 2026
Time: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm CDT
Hilton Houston Post Oak by the Galleria
2001 Post Oak Blvd.
Houston, Texas, 77056

Summary

USTDA invites U.S. companies to meet senior decision-makers from the Middle East and North Africa who are advancing liquefied natural gas and related gas infrastructure priorities. Participants will learn about upcoming project opportunities, showcase their solutions, and participate in targeted one-on-one meetings with delegates.

Background

Egypt, Jordan and Morocco are expanding their gas industry investments, including LNG imports, pipeline and storage capacity, and new natural gas applications. These investments are creating opportunities for U.S. companies to supply LNG and natural gas products, services, and technologies. The Business Briefing will give U.S. suppliers the opportunity to hear directly from these countries' decision-makers about the status of gas infrastructure development, key challenges and needs, and current and upcoming projects and solicitations.

 

Business Opportunities

  • Understand natural gas development plans in Egypt, Jordan and Morocco
  • 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
(Mr. Brendan Kelly, Senior International Trade Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service Houston)
(Ms. Paula Swain, Loan Officer, Export-Import Bank of the United States)

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 Delegation

13:00 – 17:00

RTM Delegates


The delegation will include senior decision-makers from public and private energy entities in Egypt, Jordan, and Morocco interested in meeting U.S. suppliers of LNG, natural gas, and related 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 Okasha

Department Head, LNG/Gas Export and Import Facilities
Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS)

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

Email

rinholm@tavacipartners.com