As energy project development accelerates globally, U.S. small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are presented with a surge of procurement opportunities. In an increasingly competitive international marketplace, the pressing question is: how can these businesses differentiate themselves and scale effectively? Success hinges on understanding global procurement trends, identifying strategic entry points and navigating pathways to international growth - be it through new market entry, cross-border partnerships, or integration into major energy supply chains.
To help SMEs navigate this evolving landscape, our complimentary webinar ‘Empowering US SMEs to seize global energy procurement opportunities’, took place ahead of Gastech 2025 in partnership with the U.S. Commercial Service. Featuring expert insights from procurement leaders at Argent LNG, BCG, Fluor and Worley - the session offered real-world guidance to help SMEs unlock new opportunities and grow their global footprint.
Chairman & CEO
Argent LNG
Jonathan Bass is a visionary energy leader with over 27 years of experience in global manufacturing and energy innovation. As Chairman and Founder of ARGENT LNG in Port Fourchon, Louisiana, he leads the development of a 25 MTPA LNG project—the first to integrate Baker Hughes’ LM9000 technology for greater efficiency and lower carbon intensity. He focuses on scaling energy solutions that balance growth, security and sustainability.
Senior Director – Global Supply Chain Commercial Strategies
Fluor
With over 28 years of experience in supply chain management, corporate strategy and business development within the EPC industry, Maneesh supports all business lines at his organisation. He leads the development of supply chain strategies for large-scale capital projects, oversees procurement during FEEDs and manages global category strategies, supplier pre-qualification and market intelligence.
Senior Vice President – LNG, Americas
Worley
Paul is a graduate of University College Dublin and a Chartered Civil Engineer and Environmental Engineer. He is a member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers and a European PE grade 1 with FEANI. He has 30 years’ experience in the LNG Industry. His career has covered construction and engineering in Europe, the Middle East, India, Korea, China, SE Asia and the Americas.
Moderator
Managing Director and Partner
Boston Consulting Group
Alex Dewar leads BCG’s work in carbon capture, use and storage (CCUS) and engineered carbon removals. With over 15 years of experience in decarbonization and energy markets, he advises global clients on low-carbon technologies, energy policy and climate strategy. Alex is also a nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council and serves on the US Natural Gas Pipeline Advisory Committee.
Learn how U.S. SMEs successfully tapped into the growing global demand for energy projects and secured new procurement contracts.
Understanding global procurement trends and how SMEs maintained competitiveness.
Identifying strategies used by SMEs to scale operations internationally and drive long-term success in the energy sector.
Discover how Gastech 2025 can drive growth and unlock global opportunities.
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