Written by Amanda Duhon, VP & Regional Director (North and Central America) at EIC
As the EIC’s latest OPEX North America report indicates, the continent’s energy sector is undergoing a bit of a split, both clean and conventional energies are gaining momentum.
This situation – expressive of current tendencies to prioritise energy security – places a massive strain on climate commitments.
A drill down into the US energy market shows a similar trend.
The US energy landscape is teeming with activity, from booming LNG exports to a renewables surge and next-gen tech like hydrogen and CCS. The good news for the energy supply chain is that whether you're in oil & gas, cleantech, or power, there’s plenty to tap into. Let’s break it down and see how the Energy Exports Conference (EEC 2025, 3–4 June in Aberdeen) can help you seize these opportunities.
Oil & Gas…
The Gulf of Mexico continues to be a powerhouse for offshore exploration & production, with $28bn in CAPEX expected by 2030 for new floating production units (FPUs) for offshore oil & gas processing & subsea tie-backs (these link new subsea wells to existing offshore infrastructure).
The Gulf Coast’s LNG boom shows no signs of slowing either, driven by output from shale plays like the Permian and Haynesville. The US is now Europe’s top LNG supplier.
Since 2020, LNG export approvals have surged, with Venture Global, NextDecade, and Baker Hughes driving major expansions. The Rio Grande LNG project is full steam ahead, and CP2 LNG just scored its DOE export permit, the fifth under the current administration.
Onshore: $35bn in mid/downstream CAPEX is needed to keep up with production. If your business serves pipelines, processing, or export terminals, now’s the time to move.
Renewables & Storage…
The US is a global solar leader. In fact, it’s set to host 20% of the world’s new solar capacity (120GW) by 2030. Since 2020, 190 renewable projects (50GW) have hit FID, 75+ in 2024 alone.
Even with policy headwinds, the market isn’t slowing.
The US also dominates energy storage, claiming 24% of global projects. But offshore wind has faced issues – delays, PPA cancellations. Despite that, Virginia’s 2.6 GW Coastal Wind project is pushing forward, with first foundations already in.
And let’s not forget that onshore wind offers the cheapest form of new energy generation in the US.
Why EEC 2025?
This is where industry giants like Aramco and ADNOC have connected with suppliers in 1:1 meetings, the kind that lead to qualifying for billion-dollar projects. It's not just another event, it's where energy leaders, operators, and supply chain power players from around the world cut through the noise to create real business opportunities.
EEC is your must-attend event if you: Need to expand into new export markets Want insider knowledge on market entry strategies Are ready to meet global project decision-makers face-to-face.
Book your place now!