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, join us for our upcoming complimentary webinar ‘Empowering US SMEs to seize global energy procurement opportunities’, taking place ahead of Gastech 2025 in partnership with the U.S. Commercial Service. Featuring expert insights from procurement leaders at Fluor, Worley, Argent LNG and Kiewit - the session will offer real-world guidance to help SMEs unlock new opportunities and grow their global footprint.
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 – Global LNG and FLNG
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.
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 Vice President - Oil, Gas & Chemical Procurement
Kiewit
Carsten Bernstiel is responsible for the Supply Chain and execution of all Oil, Gas and Chemicals projects in Kiewit. Carsten has 27 years of experience in Supply Chain Management and worked for KBR in Houston, ThyssenKrupp Uhde in Germany in various executive Supply Chain roles. In his career he was responsible for the supply chain strategy on 100+ projects, from pre-FEED, over FEED up to multi-billion lump sum projects worldwide.
Learn how US SMEs can seize the growing demand for energy projects and secure new procurement contracts globally.
Stay ahead with insights into the latest global procurement trends and how SMEs can remain competitive.
Discover key strategies for scaling operations internationally and driving long-term success in the energy sector.
Discover how Gastech 2025 can drive growth and unlock global opportunities.
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