4th Standardization Conference

06.01.2022 by USRCC2019 in

On Tuesday, December 14, 2021, U.S.-Russia Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP) and its Committee for Industrial Policy and Technical Regulation hosted its virtual 4th Standardization Conference.

Mr. Andrey Lotsmanov, Deputy Co-Chairman of Committee of Industrial Policy and Technical Regulation, Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, served as a moderator of the Conference.

Over 70 registrants representing PJSC “TMK”, PJSC “Gazprom Neft”, Russian Institute for Standardization, OMK, HMS Group, Rosniti, as well as Russian standardization bodies representatives were able to participate in the discussion of requirements for hydrogen pipes production, hydrogen pipes certification, development of new standards in the United States related to hydrogen and energy transition.

Speakers representing almost all main US standardization bodies participated in the 4th Standardization Conference:

David Miller, Senior Director, Standards Development, American Petroleum Institute;
Christopher Mahler, Director, Derivative Programs, Conformity Assessment, ASME;
Nick Ecart, Senior Director, Business Development, Europe, Middle East, Russia, India & Africa, ASTM International.

Speakers’ presentations were followed up with moderated Q&A session. Attendees of the Conference asked questions regarding requirements for pipes certification, the qualified presumption of safety system, the process of standards renovation, and many others.

DAVID MILLER, PE, F.ASCE

Senior Director,

Standards Development,

American Petroleum Institute

CHRISTOPHER MAHLER

Director,

Derivative Programs,

Conformity Assessment,

ASME

NICK ECART

Senior Director,

Business Development

Europe, Middle East, Russia, India & Africa,

ASTM International

Gastech Exhibition & Conference 2021 at Dubai World Trade Center, Dubai, UAE

20.05.2021 by USRCC2019 in

The U.S.-Russia Chamber of Commerce

invites you to the partner event –

Gastech Exhibition & Conference 2021 at Dubai World Trade Center, Dubai, UAE

September 21-23, 2021.

Gastech is a global platform that convenes industry leaders annually in their shared mandate towards a zero-carbon economy. A key enabler of engagement between policy makers, business leaders, disruptors and innovators, Gastech 2021 will drive the conversations, collaborations and connections to address the challenges and opportunities created by the energy transition. Lower and zero-carbon fuels will play a central role in the delivery of the new energy landscape, as global focus continues to move towards a decarbonised and sustainable environment. Gastech 2021 will take place in Singapore, an epicentre for trade across Asia, reflecting the rapid shift Asian economies are making towards Natural Gas and LNG to meet their energy demands. Gastech will help you shape the strategies that will enable your company to thrive, providing an opportunity to explore new markets, forge exciting new partnerships and generate new business across the gas, LNG, hydrogen and energy value chain.

Gastech will be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai. Gastech is supported by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure of the United Arab Emirates.

H.E. Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure commented that “The UAE is delighted to be hosting Gastech, one of the world’s leading events for the gas, LNG, hydrogen, and energy industry. Gastech comes at an important time for the energy industry with a shared global mandate to lower carbon emissions and provide clean affordable energy for all. Gas tech is a key enabler of conversations and connections that drive the energy transition agenda.”

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3rd Standardization Conference

01.03.2021 by USRCC2019 in

On Thursday, March 30th, the USRCC together with the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP) and its Committee for Industrial Policy and Technical Regulation hosted its 3rd Standardization Conference.

Over 360 registrants from United States of America, Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and other CIS countries attended the Conference. Rules for obtaining licensed translations, standards development system, products certification rules, work in technical committees of the U.S. standardization organizations, understanding of the differences between the U.S.A. and Russian standardization systems, standards development processes and standards committees, and other related questions were discussed.

The following panelists have made their presentations during the Conference:

Andrey N. Lotsmanov, Deputy Co-Chairman, Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, Committee of Industrial Policy and Technical Regulation;
Alexa S. Burr, Vice President, Segment Standards & Services, Global Industry Services, API;
Christopher Mahler, Director, Derivative Programs, Conformity Assessment, ASME;
Jim Rossberg, Managing Director, Engineering Programs, ASCE;
Konstantin V. Leonidov, Acting Director General, Federal State Unitary Enterprise “Standartinform”;
Aleksandr S. Neklyudov, Deputy Director, Federal Autonomous Organization “Federal Center for Regulation, Standardization and Technical Conformity Assessment in Construction” (FAA “FCS”);
Tricia Hock, Director, Certification Operations, Safety Equipment Institute;
Stephen F. Mawn, Director, Technical Committee Operations, ASTM International;
Pat A. Picariello, J.D., CStd, FSES, Director, Developmental Operations, ASTM International;
Mary Mikolajewski, Manager, Technical Committee Operations, ASTM International

The Conference was followed by a Q&A session moderated by the USRCC. Panelists answered questions related to cooperation between Russian, CIS and USA standardization organizations, government regulations of standardization processes, application of Eurocodes in the United States, Russian experts participation in API working groups, certification of standardization specialists, MOU implementation between standardization organizations, and many others.

“It was very important to learn about the current activities of international organizations and to get the information about the Russian participants in them. Thank you!” Valeriy Novikov, Vice-rector, FSAI FPE ASMC.

“Clear and capacious content of all presentations. No unnecessary information. Requires constant immersion and involvement.” Igor Shkopinskiy, VolgaGP LLC, CTO.

“Positive and promising event!” Aleksandr Tarada, CEO Advisor, Standardization Expert, JSC “Center for Technical and Estimated Rationing in Construction”.

“The information is very interesting, a large amount of different topics was highlighted during 2 hours. I definitely recommend visiting such webinars to specialized organizations.” Irina Yurchenko.

“Such meetings are very important for the cooperation development, mutual understanding, prevention of negative trends in international relations.” Petr Odintsov, Deputy Director of the Department, Standartinform.

MODERATORS:

Andrey N. Lotsmanov

Deputy Co-Chairman,

Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs,

Committee of Industrial Policy and Technical Regulation

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Andrew A. Pidgirsky

Partner,

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP

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SPEAKERS:

Alexa S. Burr

Vice President,

Segment Standards & Services,

Global Industry Services,

API

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Christopher Mahler

Director,

Derivative Programs,

Conformity Assessment,

ASME

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Jim Rossberg

Managing Director,

Engineering Programs,

ASCE

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Stephen F. Mawn

Director,

Technical Committee Operations,

ASTM International,

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Tricia Hock

Director,

Certification Operations,

Safety Equipment Institute

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Pat A. Picariello, J.D., CStd, FSES

Director,

Developmental Operations,

ASTM International

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Mary Mikolajewski

Manager,

Technical Committee Operations,

ASTM International

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ENERGY DIALOGUE: “STATE OF ENERGY INDUSTRY AND ITS FUTURE”

04.11.2020 by USRCC2019 in

ENERGY DIALOGUE

“STATE OF ENERGY INDUSTRY AND ITS FUTURE”

On November 17, 2020, the USRCC held the Energy Dialogue titled “State of Energy Industry and Its Future.”

The Energy Dialogue was moderated by John W. Gibson, President and CEO of Flotek Industries, Former Chairman of Energy Technology at Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Company and Honorary Consul of Kazakhstan.

The following executives participated in the Energy Dialogue:

Mark A. Gyetvay, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Chairman of the Management Board, PAO NOVATEK;
Cederic Cremers, Executive Vice President and Country Chair – Russia, Shell;
Sandy Esslemont, President and Chief Executive Officer, Parker Drilling Company; and
Matthew J. Sagers, Executive Director, Oil and Gas, IHS Markit.

The panelists discussed several topics, including, global LNG demand, energy sustainability, energy affordability and security, energy transition, OPEC+, and the future of the Oil and Gas industry.

Lively discussion among the panelists also centered around the following:

What can make energy industry stronger?
What will be the growth rate of alternative energy sources?
How to bring investors back into upstream?

Over 120 registrants participated in a well moderated Q&A session. Representatives from the following companies were among the attendees: Shell, LITASCO, Gazprom Neft, Halliburton, Parker Drilling, Rosneft, ConocoPhillips, National Oiwell Varco, Volga-Dnepr, Caterpillar, NEK Group, Sulzer GTC Technology, Lummus Technology, Texas Governor Office, OGT Inc., Derrick Corporation, Marubeni Corporation, LYNDEN International, and others.

Testimonials:

“The subject is very relevant to the current times. It is just unbelievable that USRCC could hold such a successful panel discussion in the current environment of the pandemic. The panelists assembled are all leaders in their companies and fields and very informative. They provided a very positive view of the challenges and the resources that we have to meet the challenges. Please keep up the good work, USRCC.” Nagraj Eleswarapu, Sugar Land Consultancy, Owner.

“Great and detailed presentations.” Tom Ford, Moody Rambin, Vice President.

“Extremely useful.” Tad Pilinski, AUTUS Corporation, President.

PANELISTS:

MARK GYETVAY

CFO & Deputy Chairman

of the Management Board,

PAO NOVATEK

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CEDERIC CREMERS

Executive Vice President

and Country Chair – Russia,

Shell

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SANDY ESSLEMONT

President and CEO,

Parker Drilling Company

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MATTHEW J. SAGERS

Executive Director, Oil and Gas,

IHS Markit

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MODERATOR:

JOHN W. GIBSON, JR.

President and CEO, Flotek Industries

Former Chairman of Energy Technology at Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Company

Honorary Consul of Kazakhstan

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Webinar: 4th Logistics, Transportation and Customs Conference “Projects During COVID-19: Challenges and Opportunities”

01.09.2020 by USRCC2019 in

On October 2, 2020, the USRCC hosted its 4th Logistics, Transportation and Customs Conference “Projects During COVID-19: Challenges and Opportunities” in the webinar format. Over 110 registrants were engaged in this event, which covered logistics, transportation, and customs issues during COVID-19 as well as sanctions, industry response to current challenges and future outlook.

The following speakers covered these topics and shared their experience with attendees: John A. Moseley, Chief Commercial Officer, Port Houston; Rick Shannon, Member of the Board of Directors, Atlantic Ro-Ro Carriers, Inc.; Eileen Albanese, Director of National Security and Technology Transfer Controls, Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce; Nikolai Belikov, Operations Director, “NEK” JSC; Anton Posner, Chief Executive Officer, The Mercury Group.

John Moseley provided participants with Port Houston prospective and COVID-19 impact and emphasized continuous growth of the U.S.-Russia trade. Rick Shannon shared Atlantic Ro-Ro Carriers experience of 25 years in being a leading U.S.-Russia shipping company and addressed COVID-19 related shipping challenges. Eileen Albanese updated audience on the 2020 U.S. sanctions on Russia. Nikolai Belikov made a detailed presentation about Eurasian Economic Union challenges and opportunities, and Anton Posner addressed dry bulk trade and freight related issues.

The Conference ended with a lively Q&A session moderated by U.S.-Russia Chamber of Commerce. The attendees presented questions about import and export opportunities, trade blockchain implementation, U.S. sanctions and export compliance challenges, as well as U.S.-Russia trade outlook and top trading commodities with Russia and Eurasian Union customs, compliance and trading realities.

The event received very good feedback from the attendees reflecting on the coverage of all logistics and customs questions and COVID-19 impact on transportation and high caliber of the speakers and presentations.

“The event was very informative and provided fresh outlook on the Logistics and Transportation industry and the US-Russian Trade relations. The lineup of the speakers was excellent.” Oleg Efimochkin, Vice President, Middle Market Banking, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

“Being a new member Chamber, we found the event informative on doing business in Russia. We look forward to other opportunities the Chamber has to offer.” Matthew Bailey, Senior Application Engineer, Optimized Gas Treating, Inc.

WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE EVENT SPONSOR

ATLANTIC RO-RO CARRIERS, INC.

SILVER SPONSOR:

ATLANTIC RO-RO CARRIERS, INC.

SPEAKERS:

John A. Moseley
Chief Commercial Officer,
Port Houston

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Rick Shannon
Member of the Board of Directors,
Atlantic Ro-Ro Carriers, Inc.

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Nikolai Belikov
Operations Director,
“NEK” JSC

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Anton Posner
Chief Executive Officer,
The Mercury Group

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Webinar: “INVEST IN THE U.S.A. – THE LAND OF OPPORTUNITIES”

01.09.2020 by USRCC2019 in

On September 22, 2020, the USRCC hosted the “Invest in the U.S.A. – the Land of Opportunities” Conference using the online platform. Over 100 registrants from Russia, CIS, U.S.A. and Australia were engaged in this event, which was targeted to assist foreign companies to learn about legal, tax, real estate, insurance, banking, operational, and economic development issues they should consider while starting operations in the U.S.A. The following speakers covered these questions and shared their experience of doing business in the United States: Michael Treyger, Deputy Director,

Business and Community Development, Economic Development and Tourism, Office of the Governor, State of Texas; Clif Edwards, Director of Logistics & Special Projects, Office of Commissioner Jack Cagle, Harris County Commissioner Precinct 4; Piotr Galitzine, Former Chairman and CEO, TMK IPSCO; Andrew A. Pidgirsky, Partner, Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP; Rolando Garcia, JD, CPA, Shareholder, Doeren Mayhew CPAs; Mark H. Wood, Senior Vice President, Moody Rambin; Tom Ford, Vice President, Moody Rambin; J. R. Love, Jr., JD, Vice President, Brightline Insurance; Eric D. Geisler, President, Economic Incentive Services, LLC (EIS); Oleg Efimochkin, Vice President, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.; John P. Dennis, III, Managing Partner, WoodRock & Co.

Topics covered during the Conference included “The Texas Advantage,” “Harris County – the Land of Opportunities,” “Running a US Subsidiary of a Russian Manufacturer: Discovery and Learning,” “Legal Considerations of the Foreign Investments in the USA,” “Structuring U.S. Investments by Foreign Taxpayers,” “Navigating Real Estate Market in the US,” “Insurance Needs for the Foreign Companies Starting Business in the U.S.,” “Government Incentives for New Operations in the US,” “Banking of Foreign Entities in the USA,” “US Capital Markets and Industrial M&A Opportunities.”

The Conference ended with lively Q&A session moderated by U.S.-Russia Chamber of Commerce. The attendees asked questions about opportunity zones, future of energy, operational challenges of opening a company in the USA.

The event received a good feedback from the attendees reflecting on the coverage of all aspects needed for the companies entering US market and high caliber of the speakers and presentations. The webinar provided a macro view about doing business in the U.S.A. and in Texas in particular. Attendees received very useful information about the investment opportunities.

SPEAKERS:

Michael Treyger
Deputy Director,
Business and Community Development, Economic Development and Tourism,
Office of the Governor, State of Texas

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