February 2022 | ISSUE No. 361 | USRCC Business Newsletter
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The USRCC will be exhibiting at NAPE Summit – the world’s largest global marketplace for the energy industry – during the days of February 9-11, 2022. We will be located at USRCC Booth #4620 and you can find us on the show floor by following this link: 2022 NAPE Summit Floor Plan. We’re also exhibiting virtually on the NAPE Network! Whether it’s in person or online, we hope to see you there!
NAPE Summit is an expo and conference with a heavy focus on networking that brings together domestic and international decision-makers to forge, facilitate and close deals. With the addition of renewable energy sources to our oil and gas offerings, NAPE will be the ultimate venue for energy deals.
NAPE Summit is a “must attend” event to network with key players who have firsthand knowledge of the opportunities and prospects in the industry.
More information is available here.
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The 12th Annual Welcome Reception
Honoring Delegations from Russia,
Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan
at the Offshore Technology Conference 2022
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The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) Reception is attended by more than 300 international business professionals, including, leading experts from the oil and gas/energy industry, investors, suppliers, and government officials.
The USRCC’s OTC Reception provides energy professionals the opportunity to meet and exchange ideas and opinions to advance scientific and technical knowledge for offshore resources and environmental matters.
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EVENT REGISTRATION:
Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022 | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm CST
Hotel ZAZA | Fountain Room
5701 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005
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USRCC Members - $50 | Non-members - $100
"Pay at the Door" option will be available at:
USRCC Members - $60 | Non-Members - $120
Registration deadline: COB Monday, May 2nd, 2022
Refunds will not be issued after April 29th, 2022
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RECAP OF THE 11th OTC RECEPTION 2021 IS AVAILABLE HERE
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FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
PLEASE CONTACT US-RUSSIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:
2900 Wilcrest Drive, Suite 133, Houston, TX 77042
+1 (713) 429-4680
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St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) |
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The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) is a unique event in the world of business and economics. SPIEF has been held since 1997, and since 2006, it has been held under the auspices of the President of the Russian Federation, who has also attended each event.
Over the last 24 years, the Forum has become a leading global platform for members of the business community to meet and discuss the key economic issues facing Russia, emerging markets, and the world as a whole.
The 25th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum is set to take place on 15–18 June 2022. As in previous years, the business program will focus on the global and Russian economies, social issues, and technological development.
The Forum will be held in strict accordance with health and safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, carefully drawn up by the Organizing Committee in line with the WHO recommendations. SPIEF 2022 will provide a full range of services to enable participants to effectively nurture and expand their business network and enjoy safe, productive participation, including in an enriching cultural and sporting program.
More information on the upcoming SPIEF 2022 is available here.
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A landmark event in the energy industry’s calendar, and the world’s largest meeting place for the global gas, LNG, hydrogen, and energy value chain, Gastech 2022 will take place from 5-8 September, at Fiera Milano, Italy.
As the largest exhibition of its kind, Gastech Milan will provide space for 1,000 exhibitors to showcase the value that they can bring to the industry. Conference attendees can look forward to hearing from over 900 speakers in sessions covering the latest commercial and technical developments as well as insights from over 400 ministers, CEOs, and policymakers.
More information is available here.
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Are you taking advantage
of your USRCC Member Benefits?
The U.S.-Russia Chamber of Commerce provides a variety of Membership options to fit your business needs and goals. Renew your membership or join for the first time today!
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ExxonMobil to Move Headquarters to Houston
Houston.org, January 31, 2022: ExxonMobil plans to relocate its corporate headquarters to its Houston campus from Irving, Texas. The announcement is part of the company's effort to streamline its business structure "to better support customers, enhance performance and grow value," according to a press release. Read more...
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Shell Completes Acquisition of Energy Retailer, Powershop Australia
Shell.com, February 1, 2022: Shell Energy Operations Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Shell plc (“Shell”) has completed the acquisition of Powershop Australia (“Powershop”), an online energy retailer serving more than 185,000 customers. Powershop will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Shell under the Powershop brand within the Shell Energy business in Australia, which is part of Shell’s global Renewables and Energy Solutions business. Read more...
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President of Kazakhstan Receives Head of LUKOIL
Lukoil.com, February 2, 2022: Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, received Vagit Alekperov, head of LUKOIL Company, today in the city of Nur-Sultan. The parties discussed ongoing projects in Kazakhstan involving LUKOIL, as well as a number of promising projects that could boost cooperation between Russia and Kazakhstan in fuel and energy sphere. President of LUKOIL thanked the Kazakhstan leader for regular dialogue and support of foreign investors. He also expressed interest in expanding LUKOIL's presence in the country (including new exploration projects) and in developing partnership with JSC NC KazMunayGas. Read more...
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GET INVOLVED
The USRCC is looking for new team members!
Volunteers play a key role and the contributions they make impact the day-to-day functions of the chamber and shape the future of the relationship between Russia and the U.S.
There are many ways you can get involved with the USRCC. Whether you are an experienced leader or a student, there is a place for you. By volunteering, you can be at the very center of our high-profile events held in Houston, Chicago and New York City and interact with influential leaders in the U.S.-Russia trade and investment.
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To learn more about the position
call 713.429.4680
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OPEC+ Decision to Enable Russia to Resume Oil Output by 90%, Says Deputy PM Novak
Tass.com, February 2, 2022: The decision made by OPEC+ ministers earlier on Wednesday on an increase in oil output by 400,000 barrels per day in March will enable Russia to resume its production by 90% of the pre-pandemic level, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said in an interview aired by the Rossiya-24 TV news channel. Read more...
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Tatneft and Innopolis University: Digitize Field Development Monitoring
Rogtecmagazine.com, February 1, 2022: Tatneft and Innopolis University for the first time in Russia will implement a comprehensive artificial intelligence platform for geological and technological monitoring of field development. Financing is carried out within the framework of the federal project “Digital Technologies” of the national program “Digital Economy of the Russian Federation”. Read more...
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Apple Bows to Kremlin Demands for Local Office
Themoscowtimes.com, February 4, 2021: Apple has opened a representative office in Russia, the Roskomnadzor communications watchdog said Friday, becoming the first company to comply with the Kremlin's new rules requiring foreign technology firms to localize their operations in the country. Under a new law, some 13 foreign technology companies are required to open local offices and fulfill a string of other technical requirements, like add a Russian-language feedback form to their website, or face hefty fines. Read more...
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Russian Diesel Exports to U.S. at Three-Year High
Oilprice.com, February 4, 2022: Russian exports of diesel to the United States last month hit the highest in three years as typical winter weather drove higher demand for heating and power generation in the Northeast. Bloomberg reported that some 1.55 million barrels of diesel were currently traveling from Russia to the United States, due to arrive by the end of this month, data from Vortexa has shown. Read more...
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Gazprom Neft Acquires 51% in Fueling Complex of Osh International Airport in Kyrgyzstan
Interfax.com, January 31, 2022: PJSC Gazprom Neft has included Gazprom Neft Aero Osh LLC into the list of affiliated entities at the end of 2021, the oil company said in its materials. Gazprom Neft-Aero, the operator of Gazprom Neft's aviation fuel business, completed a deal to acquire a 51% stake in the authorized capital of the refueling complex at Osh International Airport in Kyrgyzstan, the Gazprom Neft press service told Interfax. "The new enterprise will provide 'in-wing' fueling for domestic and international flights at the nation's second largest airport by passenger traffic. Aviation fuel is to be supplied from Gazprom Neft's Omsk Refinery," the press service said. Read more...
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Russian Nationals Now Eligible to Claim One Free Arctic Hectare of Land – the European Russia Opportunities
Oilprice.com, February 2, 2022: Russian nationals can now claim one free hectare of land in the countries Arctic zone as the government seeks to expand its development. The Arctic Hectare program now extends to all Russians nationwide from yesterday (February 1, 2022) after a six-month period in which only existing Arctic residents were eligible. The entire Russian Arctic region is a designated Free Trade Zone, while investors can also receive tax benefits and incentives. Read more...
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Belarus Approves Belarus-Russia Draft Agreement on Microelectronics
Eng.belta.by, February 4, 2022: The Council of Ministers of Belarus has approved a Belarus-Russia intergovernmental draft agreement on cooperation in microelectronic technologies, design and production of electronic components and electronic engineering as a basis for negotiations. This decision was formalized by the Council of Ministers' Resolution No. 65 as of 2 February 2022. The document was officially published on the National Legal Internet Portal, BelTA informs. Read more...
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Azerbaijan, Russia Discuss Timely Solutions to Int'l Cargo Shipment Problems
Russia-briefing.com, February 3, 2022: Azerbaijan and Russia discussed the issues of timely and prompt solutions to problems arising in international cargo transportation, the Azerbaijani Ministry of Digital Development and Transport told Trend. According to the ministry, during a video conference, the Deputy Minister of Digital Development and Transport of Azerbaijan Rahman Hummatov discussed the issues of cargo transportation by road, sea, rail, and air, as well as digitalization and simplification of border procedures with the Russian Deputy Minister of Transport Dmitry Zverev. Read more...
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Oil Refining Capacity Expected to Reach 17.9 Million Tons in 2022, Says Top Official
Astanatimes.com, February 4, 2022: Oil refining capacity is expected to reach 17.9 million tons in 2022, said Kazakh Minister of Energy Bolat Akchulakov during a February 3 press conference at the Central Communications Center. Oil refining capacity of three largest refineries including the Atyrau Oil Refinery, Pavlodar Oil Chemistry Refinery and PetroKazakhstan Oil Products reached 17 million tons in 2021, which is 107.7 percent compared to 2020. Read more...
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"Газпром нефть" Подала Заявки на Аукционы по Четырем Газовым Участкам на Ямале
Tass.ru, Февраль 4, 2022: Компания "Газпром нефть" подала заявки на участие в аукционах на Тамбейский, Тарминский, Новый и Харатский участки недр, расположенные в Ямало-Ненецком автономном округе. Об этом сообщили ТАСС в пресс-службе Минприроды. Общая сумма стартового разового платежа за право пользования недрами на всех четырех участках составляет почти 419 млн рублей. Аукционы состоятся 25 февраля. Читать далее...
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Путин Заявил о Либерализации Правил Въезда для Иностранных Специалистов
Rbc.ru, Февраль 3, 2022: Путин заявил, что Россия идет по пути либерализации использования иностранных специалистов, в том числе правил въезда для них. Об этом он сказал во время встречи с членами объединения «Деловая Россия». Один из участников обсуждения обратил внимание на то, что на фоне пандемии выдача разрешений на въезд для зарубежных работников в сфере металлургии затягивается, иногда до трех месяцев. Читать далее...
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Титов Предложил Списать Долги Малого и Среднего Бизнеса
1prime.ru, Февраль 3, 2022: Несмотря на отсутствие угрозы локдауна, малый и средний бизнес (МСБ) недостаточно окреп, чтобы справляться с обязательствами, поэтому государство могло бы ввести "ковидную амнистию" — списать накопившиеся долги предприятий, заявил РИА Новости уполномоченный при президенте РФ по защите прав предпринимателей Борис Титов. Читать далее...
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Эксперт Предсказал Кризис на Энергорынках из-за Новых Санкций Против России
Vedomosti.ru, Февраль 4, 2022: Беспрецедентные санкции, которыми угрожает России Запад, будет крайне сложно реализовать из-за возможных последствий, запрет на экспорт российских углеводородов, например, приведет к колоссальному кризису на энергетических рынках, а цены на нефть могут подскочить до 170 долларов за баррель, заявил РИА Новости президент Национального исследовательского института мировой экономики и международных отношений (ИМЭМО) Александр Дынкин. Читать далее...
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Добыча Нефти в РФ в Январе Выросла на 7,9%
Interfax.ru, Февраль 2, 2022: Объем добычи нефти и газового конденсата в России в январе 2022 года повысился на 7,9% по сравнению с аналогичным периодом 2021 года и составил 46,53 млн тонн, сообщается в оперативной сводке ЦДУ ТЭК. Среднесуточная добыча зафиксирована на уровне 11 млн баррелей. Читать далее...
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U.S.-Russia Chamber of Commerce
2900 Wilcrest Drive
Suite 133
Houston, TX 77042
713-429-4680
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The U.S.-Russia Chamber of Commerce (USRCC) is a 501(c)(6) not for profit corporation with its headquarters in Houston, Texas, and offices in the Midwest and the Northeast. The USRCC was established in 2009 to promote trade and investment between the Russian Federation and the U.S.A.
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