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 Morocco imports approximately 90% of its energy needs, according to the Moroccan Ministry of Energy. The total primary energy consumption has increased by about 5% per year since 2004. Per the state-owned power utility ONEE, Morocco's electricity production derives from coal (31%), hydroelectricity (22%), fuel oil (25%), natural gas (10%), wind (10%) and solar (2 %).
Morocco's national strategic objective is to achieve energy independence. One of the ways the country will achieve this goal is by increasing renewable energy sources for electricity production, thus diminishing dependence on energy imports. By 2020, renewable energy is planned to account for 42% of installed electrical generation capacity, or 6,000 megawatts (MW). By 2030, renewable energy sources are planned to provide 52% of the total installed capacity.
Towards the end of 2019, Morocco is expected to tender out a USD4.5 billion gas-to-power project allowing Morocco to import seven billion cubic meters of LNG by 2025. Works will include four new combined-cycle gas turbine power plants, each with a capacity of 600 MW, an LNG import terminal and onshore regasification unit at the Port of Jorf Lasfar on the Atlantic coast, as well as pipelines connecting the terminal to the Maghreb-Europe pipeline in the north of the country.
Join "Energy Projects and Opportunities in Morocco" webinar on August 27, featuring the Morocco Ministry of Energy, Mines and Sustainable Development. Learn more here.
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Meet with Senior Commercial Officer (SCO) Nathalie Scharf, U.S. Embassy Casablanca, at Discover Global Markets
SCO Scharf, as well as other SCOs and Energy Industry Specialists from U.S. Embassies and Consulates from across the Middle East and Africa, as well as public and private sector buyers from the regions will be at Discover Global Markets: Powering and Building the Middle East and Africa.September 30-October 2, 2019 in Houston, TX. For more info, click here.
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Oil and Gas Projects and Opportunities in Nigeria
Two industry and country experts will brief participants on oil and gas projects and opportunities for U.S. companies in Nigeria.
- Dr. Adegbite “Gbite” Adeniji, Senior Technical Adviser, Ministry of Petroleum Resources and Principal Partner, Advisory Legal Consultant
- Jennifer Woods, Senior Commercial Officer, U.S. Commercial Service Lagos
Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2019 | Time: 10:00 am EDT/9:00 am CDT | Cost: $25 | Agenda
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Energy Projects and Opportunities in Morocco
Two industry and country experts will brief participants on renewable energy and oil and gas projects and opportunities for U.S. companies in Morocco.
- Mr. Mohamed Bernannou, Advisor to the Minister at the Morocco Ministry of
Energy, Mines, and Sustainable Development
- Nathalie Scharf, Senior Commercial Officer, U.S. Commercial Service
Date: Tuesday, August 27, 2019 | Time: 10:00 am EDT / 9:00 am CDT | Cost: $25 | Agenda
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City Gas Distribution in India
Hear from India’s Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) who are seeking suppliers with advance technologies in the City Gas Distribution (CGD) sector. Several of India’s public-sector undertakings (PSU’s) like GAIL Gas Limited, Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL), Indian Oil, Reliance Gas Transportation Infrastructure Limited are seeking suppliers for gas equipment such as smart gas meters, analog to digital meter conversions, AMR systems, pressure regulators, compressors, filters, metering skids, and more. Join us to learn more!
Date: Thursday, September 5, 2019 | Time: 9:00 am -10:00 am EDT | Cost: $25 | Webinar Flyer | Agenda and Speakers | Learn more about India's Gas Infrastructure Sector
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Smarter E South America, August 27–29, 2019, São Paulo, Brazil, brings together the following events:
- Intersolar South America – South America’s Largest Exhibition and Conference for the Solar Industry
- ees South America – South America’s New Hot Spot for Batteries & Energy Storage Systems
- Eletrotec + EM-Power – The premier exhibition for electrical infrastructure and energy management and
- Power2Drive South America – a special exhibition within ees for charging infrastructure and e-mobility
U.S. Pavilion Flyer
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Green Expo, September 2-5, 2019, Mexico City, Mexico
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Offshore Europe, September 3-6, 2019, Aberdeen, Scotland
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Gastech, September 17-19, 2019, Houston, TX - B2B and B2G meetings registration is open!
Email here for more information or questions.
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International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)U.S. Program Trade Mission – September 15-18, 2019, Vienna, Austria
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Solar Power International, September 23-26, 2019, Salt Lake City, UT - Showtime B2G and B2B meetings registration is open! Sub-Saharan Africa Seminar
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Discover Global Markets: Powering and Building the Middle East and Africa, September 30-October 2, 2019, Houston, TX, Program Flyer.
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LAGCOE, October 9-11, 2019, New Orleans, LA - CS delegations posted and B2G meetings registration is open!
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Energy Storage North America, November 5-7, 2019, San Diego, CA
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ADIPEC 2019, November 11-14, 2019 Abu Dhabi, UAE
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European Utility Week | Power-Gen Europe, November 12-14, 2019, Paris, France
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POWERGEN International 2019, November 19-21, 2019, New Orleans, LA
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DISTRIBUTECH International, January 28-30, 2020, San Antonio, TX
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Future Energy Asia, February 12-14, 2020, Bangkok, Thailand
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BRAZIL: Petrobras’ Call for Expression of Interest (EOI) for Diverless Solutions
National oil company Petrobras is seeking new technological solutions to reduce the use of divers in subsea activities. The Petrobras is specifically targeting diverless solutions in three subsea categories, including: Flexible line inspections - 3 (PIDF-3)/Rigid Pipelines - 3 (PIDR-3); Class inspection and offshore jacket platforms; and Pull In/Pull Out Project and Operation. Once Petrobras identifies interested companies, it will follow up with an RFI and meeting requests. For more information, contact Regina Cunha, U.S. Commercial Service Rio de Janeiro.
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CURACAO: Opportunity for a U.S. Company to Manage the Isla Refinery in Curacao
RdK is the state owned company that owns the Isla Refinery. The Isla Refinery is a medium conversion petroleum refinery which has a nameplate capacity of 320,000 barrels per day. It is operated by a subsidiary of Venezuelan Oil Company, PDVSA, under a long-term lease agreement that expires December 31, 2019. Refineria di Korsou (RdK) wishes to elect a party, or joint venture, who will operate the oil refinery as of January 1, 2020. RdK aims to secure partners that will use, operate, maintain, and modernize the oil facilities and storage tanks. The refinery's mission is to refine crude and process feedstock and deliver products and services to customers in the Latin American and Caribbean market. The products obtained at the refinery are: liquefied petroleum gases, naphthas, gasolines, polymers, kerosine, diesel, turbo fuel, distillates, high and low sulphur fuel oil, lubricants and asphalt. An important by-product is sulphur, recovered In the refining processes. These products are mainly supplied to the Caribbean, Venezuela and Latin American market. The local market is also supplied via the government owned marketing company “Curoil”. The company would have to setup a subsidiary registered in the country of Curacao. Deadline: 12/31/2019. Click HERE or contact Christian Olsen, U.S. State Department Curacao, at OlsenCR@state.gov for more information.
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BRAZIL: Petrobras’ Divestment Program – onshore, offshore, and downstream assets National oil company Petrobras has announced additional teasers regarding its ongoing asset divestment program. Interested U.S. companies can view them at https://www.investidorpetrobras.com.br/en/results-and-notices/teasers. For more information, contact Regina Cunha, U.S. Commercial Service Rio de Janeiro.
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BRAZIL: Open Oil Acreage Opportunities – The Brazilian National Energy Policy Council (CNPE) has authorized Brazil’s Oil and Gas Regulator (ANP) to keep oil blocks not awarded in previous oil leasing rounds on permanent offer to interested oil companies. They represent a total of 846 areas or blocks, in thirteen different basins, with a total area of 285,400 km². In July 2018, ANP published the contract notice and model for concession licenses from the permanent offer. More details on the Open Acreage opportunities can be seen at http://rodadas.anp.gov.br/en/open-acreage. For more information, contact Regina Cunha, U.S. Commercial Service Rio de Janeiro.
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INDIA: Large Private Sector Company Seeking Multiple Energy Products/Technologies
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Bio-Fuels – Primarily Ethanol, 2nd generation (2-G) technology of conversion of Biomass to Ethanol. They are also interested in the entire business connect to explore setting up a Bio-Ethanol plant in India. Renewable Technologies to meet their Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) mandate. Geo-Thermal is high a contender because of its perceived potential but other renewable technologies can also be looked at. Conversion technologies for Waste plastics to fuels – Goal is to identify and adapt technology with a focus to set up plant to convert waste plastics to fuels. Also if not fuels than any value added product out of waste plastic would also be an area of interest. Cognitive approaches in Oil and Gas – Technology companies that could assist in deploying AI, M/c learning, IoT etc. to address business in terms of predictive analysis for both plant reliability and reducing unplanned shutdowns and also in trading and procurement by offering additional market intelligence. Block-Chain Technology in Oil and gas – same as above for their product supply chain requirement of fuel retail business. Technology on moisture condensation to drinking water – they plan to setup plants at various locations. Electric Charger technologies for EVs – To augment their retail fuel outlets (petrol pumps) with such options. Please contact Sanjay Arya, Energy Specialist, U.S. Embassy India, at Sanjay.Arya@trade.gov to learn more.
ITA and Strategen Sign Strategic Partnership to Promote U.S. Energy Storage Exports
On June 28, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Services performing the non-exclusive functions and duties of the Assistant Secretary for Industry and Analysis James Sullivan signed the memorandum of agreement between the International Trade Administration (ITA) and Strategen Consulting, LLC. Under this strategic partnership, ITA and Strategen are working to advance U.S. exports of energy storage products and services through in-person trainings, webinars, and at the Global Grid Transformation program at Energy Storage North America (ESNA) November 5-7 in San Diego, CA. Register for the first webinar on September 12 at 2 PM ET and join us at ESNA in November!
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The Global Energy Team of the U.S. Commercial Service is dedicated to enhancing the global competitiveness of the U.S. energy industry, expanding market access, and increasing exports. To learn more about you how you can receive assistance in finding market intelligence, developing your export strategy, connecting with international buyers, or support at trade events, contact your Local Trade Specialists in one of our 100 U.S. Export Assistance Centers around the U.S. Visit our Energy webpage.
Questions about the Energy Update: Contact Danielle Caltabiano.
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