October Updates for U.S. Exporters
The Global Environmental Technologies Team's monthly newsletter highlights opportunities for U.S. technology and service providers seeking to grow your international sales. This month is busy with trade events, market research, and trade leads to support your global expansion goals. If you would like to connect with your local Trade Specialist to assist with any of these or other opportunities, please visit our Contact Us page online or email Ryan.Russell@trade.gov.
Matchmaking Opportunities at WEFTEC 2022 | October 10-12, 2022 | New Orleans, Louisiana
Join the U.S. Commercial Service as we partner with the Water Environment Federation (WEF) to offer U.S. exhibitors the opportunity to meet with international buying delegates from more than 20 countries through our Business-to-Business (B2B) matchmaking program.
U.S. companies can also meet with U.S. Department of Commerce industry specialists from our U.S. Embassies and Consulates from around the world who are leading the international buyer delegations. Our International Market Counseling program offers U.S. exhibitors one-on-one meetings to learn about market developments, trends, and upcoming opportunities in key markets around the world.
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Now Accepting Nominations for the 2022-2024 Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee
The Secretary of Commerce invites interested organizations to submit membership nominations to the 2022-2024 charter of the Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee (ETTAC). The ETTAC advises on the development and administration of programs to expand U.S. exports of environmental technologies, goods, and services that comply with United States environmental, safety, and related requirements.
Nominations for membership should be submitted to the ETTAC Designated Federal Officer, Megan Hyndman, at Megan.Hyndman@trade.gov, on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on October 14, 2022. More details about the application process and Committee responsibilities is included in the Federal Register Notice.
Blue & Green Technology Conference | December 7-8, 2022 | Auckland, New Zealand
Register your interest now for the Blue and Green Technology Conference, to be held in Auckland, New Zealand on 7-8 December 2022. It’s the first United States-New Zealand event focused on cleantech innovations and ecosystems and an exciting forum for leaders and companies from both countries. The conference will showcase and explore how the uptake of blue and green technologies can impact climate resilience and prepare for future global challenges, with a special focus on energy futures, resource recovery and circular innovations, carbon capture and low emissions transport. Register your interest now. Virtual attendance will be available for those who cannot attend in person, with full access to keynote and session speakers and the opportunity to participate in discussions.
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Middle East Clean Tech Trade Mission | March 12-17, 2023 | Saudi Arabia, UAE, Israel, and Qatar
The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (ITA), is organizing an Executive-Led Clean Tech Trade Mission on March 12-17, 2023 to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Tel Aviv, Israel, with an optional stop in Qatar*.
The executive-led trade mission will introduce U.S. companies and trade associations to the United States’ largest trading partners and four of the largest economies in the Middle East, all of whose governments are investing heavily in Clean Tech. This trade mission will include:
- Customized one-on-one business appointments with pre-screened potential buyers, agents, distributors, and joint venture partners
- Meetings with industry leaders
- Meetings with government officials
- Networking events
- Market briefings
- Site Visits
For questions contact: Mindi.Hertzog@trade.gov
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Air Pollution Control and the Energy Transition in Brazil and the U.S. | October 19 & 20, 2022 | 1:00-4:00pm EDT |Virtual
Join the U.S. Commercial Service and the Institute of Clean Air Companies (ICAC) in a two-day webinar series about air pollution control and the energy transition in Brazil. Speakers from Brazil’s Ministry of Health, the São Paulo Environmental Agency, the University of São Paulo and ICAC member-companies will share their long history of experience providing and using both established and emerging technological solutions to decarbonize in Brazil.
Audio will be available in English and Portuguese. Attendance is free but registration is required.
For questions contact: Thales.Demarchi@trade.gov
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Water, Renewable Energy, and CleanTech Opportunities in the Middle East | October 31, 2022 | 8:00am EDT | Virtual
Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Israel, and Qatar are seeking technologies and expertise of U.S. Clean Tech companies to develop infrastructure and reduce the severity of climate change in the Middle East; this includes clean transportation, water, wastewater, waste, renewable energy, energy storage, air pollution technologies, and more. This free webinar will give insight to the opportunities available for U.S. companies.
For questions contact: Mindi.Hertzog@trade.gov
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Thursday, November 3 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDT |Virtual | Fee: $75
Join the U.S. Commercial Service and gather virtually with other U.S. companies focused on defining and refining their international business opportunities and strategies. Hear from a diverse panel of experts on key exporting topics.
Design your day to include breakout sessions on Intercultural Communication, Building your Elevator Pitch, Screening New Business Partners, and sharpening your E-commerce and Digital Strategy.
Sign-up for one-on-one networking with U.S. Diplomats from the Western Hemisphere and Europe.
For questions contact: Leslie.Drake@trade.gov
Environmental Technology Resource Guide
Looking for your next international market? Wanting to learn more about the latest opportunities in key countries around the world? Our recently released Environmental Technologies Resource Guide has market snapshots from over 20 countries around the world. Our industry specialists in those markets would be happy to help U.S. exporters learn more and take advantage of the opportunities highlighted in the Resource Guide.
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Guide to Doing Business with the Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs)
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s (USDOC) International Trade Administration (ITA) has a Liaison Officer stationed at five different Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs): the African Development Bank; the Asian Development Bank; the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development; the Inter-American Development Bank; and the World Bank. The MDB program resides in the USDOC’s Advocacy Center and is led by the Senior Commercial Liaison
at the World Bank. Each MDB differs from the other in its geographic coverage, emphasis on public vs private projects, and overall development goals. This guide is a fantastic resource for U.S. companies wishing to learn more about how to do business with the MDBs, which lend billions of dollars each year in developing countries.
Guide to Doing business with MDB’s
El Salvador - Anaerobic Digestion Systems for Municipal Solid Waste Energy Recovery Processes
- A private firm in El Salvador is seeking U.S. providers of dry or high solid content anaerobic digestion systems for MSW energy recovery processes from the production of biogas, for the generation of thermal and electrical energy, through the use of combined cycle units. Seeking systems that can process around 70,000 Tons per year or more. For details, please contact: Lidia.Sosa@trade.gov.
Bulgaria - Pre-Tender for Water and Wastewater Infrastructure
Romania - Pre-Tender for Modernization of Water and Wastewater Infrastructure and Services
Taiwan - Desalination Technologies including Reverse Osmosis Membranes
- Private firm in Taiwan is seeking U.S. technology providers for current and upcoming desalination plant construction in Taiwan, including Reverse Osmosis Membranes. For more information, please contact: Joyce.Tang@trade.gov
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