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EICNEWSPAPER the-eic.com | Issue 2 - April 2025 | The Voice of the Energy Supply Chain, Globally
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Welcome to our April edition of the EIC Newspaper. EIC organises 160 events around the world each year, and this time of year is always very busy for the EIC events teams, as you’ll read, with reviews of some of our major events in February in Kuching, Dammam and London.
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Following the success of EIC Connect KSA in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, we thank all who contributed. We are now launching the EIC KSA Chapter to strengthen industry connections. Upcoming events include our Annual Golf Day in Dubai on 6 March and EIC Connect UAE on 20 May. Wishing everyone a peaceful and blessed Ramadan.
North & Central America News With Spring upon us, we held a successful Women’s International Day High Tea: Energy Supply Chain event in March, with panellists Renee Sotelo and Justine Burgett. On 14 May, enjoy our annual EIC Night with the Houston Dynamo at Shell Energy Stadium. Stay tuned for market updates and sponsorship opportunities. Contact houston@the-eic.com for details.
Asia Pacific News
Join us for a range of UK events this Spring! Highlights in March included discussions on decarbonisation at Celtic Sea: Floating Toward Sustainable Horizons in Cardiff, and low-carbon projects in Teesside. Explore opportunities in Wave & Tidal, in Liverpool, and Geothermal & Hydropower at the ETZ Masterclass, in Aberdeen. Plus, our EICAssetMap training webinars. Visit our website for details!
South America News In early March, Brazil burst with carnival celebrations before we focus on hosting the Rio Breakfast on 25 March, featuring Eletrobras and its low-carbon initiatives. EIC also supports iBEM25 in Bahia on 25-27 March. In June, we will lead a trade delegation to Guyana. Stay tuned for more opportunities!
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EIC Connect Energy Borneo 2025, the largest event by EIC APAC in Kuala Lumpur, was a huge success with 1,200 delegates, 90 speakers, 30 exhibitors, and 17 sponsors. The Premier of Sarawak delivered the keynote, with officials from Sarawak, Brunei, and Indonesia attending. Covering topics like Net Zero and energy security, the event set the stage for future collaborations, including upcoming industry events with Malaysia Petroleum Resources Corporation (MPRC).
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The team successfully delivered EIC’s inaugural Bankable Energies event in London on February 26-27, bringing together industry leaders, financial experts, and policymakers to explore ways to de-risk investments and enable bankable solutions. The event focused
of the European Commission, who discussed the EU’s role in the energy transition and funding opportunities through Horizon Europe for UK research centers and companies. Premium pass holders engaged in closeddoor roundtables on UK-EU alignment, balancing local and Chinese supply chains, and advancing investment timelines for nuclear and SMRs. Insights from these discussions will shape EIC’s upcoming white paper.
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on increasing the number of low-carbon and renewable energy projects reaching final investment decision (FID). A key highlight was the welcome drinks reception at the Cinnamon Club in Westminster, where EIC’s president, Campbell Keir, launched the Net Zero Jeopardy report. He addressed challenges such as policy uncertainty, slow approvals, and weak investment, which continue to delay projects. The conference featured a keynote session with Joanna Drake, Deputy Director-General