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4th Standardization Conference

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
New York City Networking Reception

New York City Networking Reception

06.01.2022 by USRCC2019 in
On December 2, 2021, U.S.-Russia Chamber of Commerce and its North East Chapter hosted its “by invite only” New York City Networking Reception. 
This event gathered over 40 executives from metals, energy, logistics & transportation, technology, real estate, finance, and other industries at Cornell Club Manhattan. Representatives of Greenwich Metals Inc., J.P. Morgan, Stemcor USA Inc., Ifchor North America, Brown Brothers Harriman, Goldman Sachs & Co., Glencore Ltd., Trident Commodities, Bloomberg, and other companies attended the event.
Anton Posner, CEO of The Mercury Group and USRCC’s North East Chapter Chairman welcomed all reception guests on behalf of the USRCC and thanked all the reception sponsors who made this event possible. Reception attendees enjoyed meeting each other in person in New York City and an opportunity to mingle, get new connections and discuss possible partnerships.
The USRCC is looking forward to its upcoming events in New York City in 2022.
The generous sponsors that made this event possible were Gold Sponsors – Rusal America, Waybridge, Host Terminals, Metro International Trade Services, and Bronze Sponsors – The Mercury Group and AmeRussia Shipping Co.
More event photos are available on USRCC’s Facebook page.

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Welcome Reception Honoring Delegations from Russia, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan to 23rd World Petroleum Congress

Welcome Reception Honoring Delegations from Russia, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan to 23rd World Petroleum Congress

16.12.2021 by USRCC2019 in
As 23rd World Petroleum Congress official partner, the USRCC hosted its Welcome Reception Honoring Delegations from Russia, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan on Tuesday, December 7th, 2021, at Four Seasons Hotel Houston.
Welcome remarks were made by Alexander Zakharov, Consul General of Consulate General of Russian Federation in Houston, Amanda Jernigan, Global Account Director of Parker Wellbore, and Denis Prokofiev, Head of International Technology Partnership of PJSC “Gazprom Neft.”
The Reception provided energy industry executives with the opportunity to meet and exchange ideas and opinions. Over 50 executives from LUKOIL, PJSC “Gazprom neft”, Parker Wellbore, Atlantic Ro-Ro Carriers, Shell, Chevron, Andersen, Radix Engineering, Neftegaz, Hotaling Insurance Services, Zenith Real Estate, Energy Transfer, Lummus Technology, Optimized Gas Treating, Derrick Corporation, Turkish Airlines, Houston First Corporation, and many others, as well as Government representatives attended the event.

More event photos are available on USRCC’s Facebook page.

The USRCC thanks its Bronze Sponsor – Parker Wellbore!

23rd World Petroleum Congress

23rd World Petroleum Congress

17.11.2021 by USRCC2019 in
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NAPE Summit 2021

NAPE Summit 2021

02.07.2021 by USRCC2019 in
USRCC at the Annual NAPE Summit 2021 in Houston 
The USRCC was proud to exhibit at the NAPE Summit 2021 in Houston, TX. The annual NAPE Summit is a hybrid expo and conference that is largest of its kind in the world. It brings together all industry disciplines and players from decision makers to companies of all sizes. NAPE Summit has an unprecedented record of success for closing deals. With the addition of the “green energy” component to this years portfolio, 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: https://napeexpo.com/summit
The USRCC was represented at booth #1535. Both attendees and exhibitors showed great interest in the USRCC’s activities and opportunities the Chamber presents for cooperation with its U.S.A., Russian, CIS and international member-companies.
2nd AEROSPACE CONFERENCE

2nd AEROSPACE CONFERENCE

28.06.2021 by USRCC2019 in
On Thursday, July 15th, the USRCC hosted its 2nd Aerospace Conference in a moderated webinar format.
Kenneth Scherwinski, Senior Vice President of Engineering Services, Saratech (Mission Viejo, CA) and Chairman of the USRCC’s Technology & Innovation Committee served as a moderator of the Conference. Mr. Scherwinski opened the webinar with welcoming remarks and overview of the USRCC and its T&I Committee.
The following industry experts have made their presentations during the Webinar:
  • Nathan Christensen, Senior Manager, Engineering and Scientific Methods, Northrop Grumman;
  • Nathan Holyoak, Manager, Digital Design and Integration, Northrop Grumman;
  • Scott Sevcik, Vice President Aerospace, Stratasys Systems;
  • Rick Murphy, Senior Vice President, Saratech.
Speakers have discussed the impressive technological advances that have recently been taking place in the aerospace industry, such as digitalization and 3D printing, improving the value of Model-Based Systems Engineering in the product lifecycle process, history of model base vs paper base design, future of MBE at propulsion systems. The recent trends include developments in virtual and augmented reality, product field application and model based design and enterprise. VR helps customers to understand scale and complexity of projects and helps engineers to identify design flaws before the first build. Cultural changes associated with moving away from 2D model design were also discussed.
Over 50 registrants from USA, Canada and Russia were engaged in a moderated Q&A session. Industry experts answered questions related to collaboration between different groups on developing the new technologies and specifics of different parts manufacturing using the 3D design technology.
“Great content across the board. Short and to the point. Good measure of where I need improvement in my on systems and where systems are currently.” – Brian Heiman, AM Sales, ImageNet Consulting LLC.
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“Energy Dialogue: Part 2 – State of Energy Industry and Its Future”

“Energy Dialogue: Part 2 – State of Energy Industry and Its Future”

28.06.2021 by USRCC2019 in
RAVIL MAGANOV
Chairman of the Board
PJSC LUKOIL
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On Tuesday, June 22nd, the USRCC hosted its “by invitation only” webinar “Energy Dialogue: Part 2 – State of Energy Industry and Its Future” with PJSC “LUKOIL” Chairman of the Board Ravil Maganov. More than 60 executives from United States of America and Russia representing such companies as PJSC “LUKOIL”, Parker Drilling, Baker Hughes, Halliburton, Sulzer GTC Technology, Neftegaz, Mitsui, Miller and Lents, ASTM International, JSC “NEK”, Total, Moody Rambin, Flotek Industries, IHS Markit, Optimized Gas Treating, the University of Houston and many others attended this event.
The event started with welcome remarks from the U.S.-Russia Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. Maganov in his presentation covered LUKOIL’s vision for the oil & gas industry future and LUKOIL’s energy transition. Mr. Maganov presented several liquids demand scenarios for stricter climate regulations. Also, Mr. Maganov emphasized the important issue of achieving zero poverty, as around 800 million people still have no access to electricity. Hydrocarbon demand prospects were also covered during his presentation. Mr. Maganov stressed LUKOIL’s ambition to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. LUKOIL is looking at a broad list of climate opportunities such as production of green hydrogen, biofuels and methanol with CO2 capture. 
The Energy Dialogue was moderated by John Gibson, President and CEO of Flotek Industries. Some of following questions were addressed by Mr. Maganov during the moderated Q&A session:
  • Carbon capture utilization and storage in terms of sequestration;
  • LUKOIL diversification into alternative energy: solar, wind, nuclear, geothermal, HPP;
  • Hydrogen strategy of LUKOIL;
  • Digital transformation of LUKOIL across its broad international business while avoiding cloud technologies;
  • The carbon tax burden compromise between producers and consumers;
  • Production decline impact as a result of COVID-19 pandemic. 
Mr. Maganov concluded his remarks by stressing LUKOIL’s mission to be a responsible producer of hydrocarbons with a focus on decreasing its global carbon footprint.
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The 11th Annual Welcome Reception Honoring Delegations from Russia, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC 2021)

The 11th Annual Welcome Reception Honoring Delegations from Russia, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC 2021)

04.06.2021 by USRCC2019 in
On August 17, 2021, the USRCC held its 11th Annual Reception Honoring Delegations from Russia, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan to the Offshore Technology Conference at Hotel ZaZa, Houston, Texas. 
This year the reception was attended by about 160 international business and political leaders, including leading experts and executives from oil and gas industry, banking, shipping, transportation and logistics companies, suppliers, investors, and Government officials.
The attendees included representatives from Atlantic Ro-Ro Carriers, Baker Hughes, ExxonMobil, Derrick Corporation, Radix Engineering & Software, Moody Rambin, Parker Drilling Company, Rusk Capital Management, Tucana Engineering, Andersen, DATA GUMBO, Halliburton, Weatherford, KPMG, Pan Asian Chemicals, Salamander Solutions, Turkish Airlines, Houston Airports, Ajamie, AWS, Eckel International, BPB ENERGY, AUTUS Corporation, Blade Energy Partners, Hitachi ABB Power Grid, GR2 Engineering Inc., Gas Innovations, BICO Drilling Tools, Agasoil, Sumitomo Drive Technologies, iValv Systems, Texan Stone, and many others. 
Honorable guests of 11th OTC Reception included Consul General of Angola in Houston, Commercial Attaché of the Republic of Turkey, Texas Governor Office officials, City of Houston officials, Vice Consul of Turkey in Houston, and others.
The delegation from Russia and CIS countries were represented by business leaders from QNP, Caspian Logistic and Procurement LLP, Atlas DDS LLC, BITAS LLC, and others.
Welcome remarks were made by Honorable Alexander Zakharov, Consul General, Consulate General of Russian Federation in Houston, who reinforced the importance of energy industry and Russia’s role in energy transition. Mr. Zakharov’s remarks were followed by the speech given by Thomas Schuessler, Senior Vice President of ExxonMobil Production Company who spoke about networking opportunities provided by the reception and thanked the USRCC for its organizational efforts. He stressed the importance of commercial ties for ExxonMobil with Russia and CIS countries. Sandy Esslemont, CEO of Parker Drilling Company, reflected on being a part of Parker Drilling legacy working in Kazakstan, Russia and CIS. Jeff Shellebarger, Chairman of 23rd World Petroleum Congress Organizing Committee talked about the WPC‘s history and mission that has developed over the years and its continuing relationship with Russia, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan. He invited business leaders to join the 23rd World Petroleum Congress, which will take place in Houston in December of 2021.
In conclusion of the official portion of the reception the USRCC held a raffle sponsored by Turkish Airlines. Mr. Ken Bhappu, Regional Corporate Sales Manager, Turkish Airlines, commented on the fact that Turkish Airlines has the largest number of destinations in comparison with any other airline in the world and emphasized specific destinations that Turkish Airlines fly to in Russia, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan. The lucky winner of the raffle was Tad Pilinski, President of AUTUS Corporation.
The USRCC has received a strong support from its sponsors, partners and volunteers. The event was sponsored by 23rd World Petroleum Congress, Baker Hughes, Chevron, ExxonMobil, Parker Drilling Company, and Turkish Airlines.
Please visit USRCC’s official FaceBook Page to view event pictures.
“We are all grateful to the USRCC for hosting the 11th annual Welcome Reception for this week’s OTC and NAPE events.  This year, in particular, it was important to our industry and our global communities that we demonstrate our industry’s resilience by attending the Reception.  We at Parker, are especially proud to have sponsored the event due to the important relationships we have developed with our colleagues in Russia. We have a world-class operation in Russia that delivers efficient energy solutions to our communities in Russia – by maintaining our commitments to the USRCC we continue to build resiliency into our networks despite any pandemic or market volatilities.   
We are staunch supporters of the USRCC as it continues to promote the productivity of our workforce by connecting dynamic business leaders who promote our industry goals.  I find our participation essential as we continue to connect with key influencers who can build pragmatic energy solutions for our customers and communities.  The USRCC team are excellent facilitators and have helped me personally connect with key leaders in promotion of building better synergies and strategies to fuel the worlds energy demands.  
Always grateful to the USRCC, and always looking forward to the next luncheon or event to stay connected and to be a part of something continuous!”  Amanda Jernigan, Global Account Director, Parker Drilling.

“I want to congratulate the USRCC for a great event on August 17, 2021. The reception to welcome delegates from Russia, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan was very well organized and best of all, in these troubled times, very well attended. This is our third time sponsoring an event with the Chamber, and I for one, have benefited greatly from our partnership, with the contacts I have made, and the introductions provided by the USRCC. I made it a point to let everyone know the wonderful partnership we enjoy and encouraged them to also join the Chamber. I look forward to our continued relationship.” Ken Bhappu, Regional Corporate Sales Manager, Turkish Airlines.

“Let me thank you for a great networking event you organized! I was impressed by number of guests and level of guests’ proficiency. Your organizational skills were significant, service was great, and all guests felt comfortable and welcomed from engineer to executive, from clerk to Counselor. Please keep me in a loop regarding your next event! I will be happy to be a part of it.” Anna Shchelokova, NAM and CSA Training Coordinator, Subsea Drilling Systems, Oilfield Equipment, Baker Hughes.

“This was my 10th time that I have participated in The Annual Welcome Reception Honoring Delegations from Russia, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan at the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, TX organized by USRCC. As usual, the Reception was organized very well, and the selection of speakers was impeccable. Information delivered by the presenters was very interesting and up to date. Definitely, it was worth attending.” Tad K. Pilinski, President, AUTUS Corporation.

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INVEST IN USA SERIES: PART 2 – COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE MARKET: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

INVEST IN USA SERIES: PART 2 – COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE MARKET: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

21.05.2021 by USRCC2019 in
On Thursday, June 17th, the USRCC hosted “Invest in USA Series: Part 2 – Commercial Real Estate Market: Challenges and Opportunities” panel discussion in a webinar format. The event was sponsored by the USRCC’s member Moody Rambin, the national commercial brokerage firm.
Over 80 registrants from USA, Russia and CIS were engaged in discussion of supply chain and construction challenges, post-COVID new design challenges from development to end-user, current real estate investment climate, and advantages of the U.S. commercial real estate market and current projects.
The pandemic added to the softening of the office market in USA and Houston specifically thus creating opportunities for office tenants to make better long term lease transactions on office space. Buyers are also looking for investment properties to take advantage of an office building market that is forecast to improve in 2022 and beyond.
The following industry experts have made their presentations during the Webinar:
  • C. Hastings (Hasty) Johnson, Vice Chairman, Hines;
  • Jim Autenreith, Executive Vice President, Industrial and Investment Services, Moody Rambin;
  • Tom Ford, Vice President, Moody Rambin;
  • Bruce Walck, President, Powers Brown Architecture;
  • Gary Kelley, President, Tribble & Stephens
The event was followed by a Q&A session moderated by Ross Ford, President and CEO, TCN Worldwide. Panelists ranging from major international developer / landlord, national commercial brokerage firm, an international architectural firm and national construction company answered questions related to using different materials in construction and design to shorten the timeline, decision making processes, challenges of major urban centers, changes of tenants’ needs, foreign investors’ demands, and many others.

MODERATOR:

Ross Ford

President, 

TCN Worldwide

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SPEAKERS:

C. Hastings  (Hasty) Johnson

Vice Chairman,

Hines

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Jim Autenreith

Executive Vice President,
Industrial and Investment Services,

Moody Rambin

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Tom Ford

Vice President,

Moody Rambin

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Bruce Walck

President,

Powers Brown Architecture

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Gary Kelley

President,

Tribble & Stephens

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click here

 

BRONZE SPONSOR: 

 

INFORMATIONAL PARTNER: 

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4th HR Panel “Working in Digital Age”

4th HR Panel “Working in Digital Age”

04.03.2021 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.
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