Infrastructure Business Development Mission to Morocco, Egypt, and Jordan December 3-11, 2014
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Notice.
Citation: "79 FR 23933"
"Notices"
Mission Description
The United States Department of Commerce,
The purpose of the mission is to introduce U.S. firms and trade associations to
Targeted sectors include:
. Efficient Energy Technologies, Equipment and Services
* Electrical generating equipment
* Gas and steam turbine units
* Clean coal technology
* Transmission and distribution equipment and services
* Wind and solar energy technology and equipment
* Products and services related to power industries and electricity grid
* Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and
. Transportation Infrastructure and Equipment
* New and refurbished locomotives
* New bulk car and other dedicated rolling fleets
* Smart Signaling and operations' automation
* Business model analysis
* Strategic route design and network planning
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. Water and Waste Treatment
* Water Demand Projects
* Water Supply Projects
* Wastewater technology
* Sanitation equipment
* Water desalination
. Marine and Ports Infrastructure
* Dredging equipment
* Conveyors
* Freight handling equipment
* Storage equipment
* Cranes
* Navigation equipment
* Stevedoring
* Warehousing
* Cold storage facilities
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* Entertainment technology (Resorts and parks)
* Pipeline equipment
* Green Building Technologies
* Utilities and Infrastructure
Although focused on the sectors above, the mission also will consider participation from companies in other appropriate sectors as space permits.
Commercial Setting
Governments across the
Over the next few years, the private sector can play a big role in further realizing the potential in infrastructure projects throughout
Morocco is solidifying its age-old position as a commercial bridge between
The U.S.-Morocco FTA is one of the most comprehensive free trade agreements that the U.S. has ever negotiated.
With a population of over 85 million and a GDP of
At the end of 2013, the Government of
Egypt possesses the fundamentals to become a business hub in
The Jordanian Government continues to develop the country's infrastructure and spending on various projects to boost economic growth. The government developed a national transport strategy to upgrade the country's infrastructure and allow
Jordan is a market of 6.5 million people located in the heart of the Levant region. The Hashemite Kingdom is the first Arab country to sign an FTA with
Regionally, and particularly during the Arab Spring,
Jordan's modern infrastructure helps businesses navigate the world more quickly and comfortably and even though
Best Prospects in Mission Targeted Sectors
Energy Technologies, Equipment and Services
Morocco's energy development plan relies on a strategy where new energy technology updates play a key role and the Moroccan government has announced many initiatives dedicated to enhance their energy plan. Diversification and the reduction of the country's reliance on fuel oil led the Moroccan government to plan for the establishment of a re-gasification (LNG) terminal using natural gas.
While Morocco's wind power potential capacity is estimated at 6,000 MW, the existing installed capacity of
Furthermore, existing independent power producers (IPPs) are slated for extensions of their capacities. The capacity of the Ain Beni Mathar thermo-solar plant will be augmented from 230 MW to 450 MW. This project will optimize the consumption of gas proceeds of the Algerian pipelines. The Jorf Lasfar generation plant is also expected to add two-generation units to its existing four units.
Egypt currently has an energy generation capacity of 3.1 gigawatts (GW) and requires 10% annual growth in energy generation to keep up with a growing population and demand. 96% of
The Government of
Jordan's
Transportation Infrastructure and Equipment
The Moroccan government continues to support spending on basic infrastructure where roads, railways, and airports have been among the assets to benefit from the stronger spending.
Morocco's railway network comprises 2,110 km of track, with 120 rail stations. Future development plans include the completion of the Tangier-
In order to support
Current ONDA projects include: The extension of
The Ministry of Transport is devoting significant planning and resources in enhancing various modes and systems of transport. It is developing an effective master plan that takes into consideration the current and future land use in correlation with the increase of passenger and freight movement. It is striving to maintain and develop transport networks, services, and infrastructure through investing capital into areas such as railways and high-speed railways, road networks, logistic centers and transport, tunneling and urban transport, and maritime transport. The main objective is to facilitate the movement of people and goods in a secure manner while connecting industrial hubs with consumer markets.
The Ministry of Transport has allocated
Egypt's
The transportation sector in
As part of the Government initiative to reform the economy, and in light of the importance of the transportation sector, the
The MOT's 2014 allocated budget is about
In addition, the Jordanian government prepared a railway master plan to build an entirely new standard-gauge railway network. A
Water and Waste Treatment
There have been substantial improvements in access to water supply, and to a lesser extent to sanitation, over the past twenty years in
Egypt suffers from a water shortage of more than 23 billion m3 of water a year.
Water scarcity in
The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is a
The MCC's focus is on three integrated infrastructure project in Zarqa Governorate:
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Marine and Ports Infrastructure
Morocco has 15 commercial ports that generated 92.3 million tons in merchandise traffic in 2012. Major developers of ports are Agence National des
The Suez Canal Area is located at the corridor between
The Egyptian government also has plans for infrastructure port projects, which will require heavy construction, freight handling equipment, dredging equipment, navigation systems, and safety measures. One example is the
Jordan has a single sea outlet on the Gulf of Aqaba (Red Sea). Currently, the port is divided into three major areas under the government-owned
Morocco is one of the world's most attractive and well-established tourism destinations. Trip Advisor ranked Moroccan city Marrakesh among the world's top 25 destinations in
Tourism, as the largest earner of foreign exchange and employer of more than 10% of Egyptian workers, also offers strong possibilities. Expansions among the Red Sea resorts provide increasing opportunities for exporters of hotel equipment, environmental management services, and energy-efficiency technologies. Airports and other infrastructure being built to serve the new resorts also offer excellent prospects for U.S. exporters. Tourism along the Red Sea coast continues to grow, and the government is advocating development along the Mediterranean coast as well. These opportunities continue to attract U.S. project management expertise, building systems (including green building technologies) and equipment. There is a continuous need for U.S. products and services relevant to this sector. Some of the products include entertainment centers, hotel restaurant equipment, as well as maintenance systems and equipment.
Real estate development and construction also offers strong possibilities in the Egyptian market as the Egyptian population has recently seen a significant growth rate, which has led to an increased demand for residential construction. There is a high urbanization rate with a growing middle class that demands retail and commercial real estate.
The "
Optional West Bank Briefings and Meetings in
The Palestinian Territory imports around 92% of its electricity from
There is potential for the solar and wind energy sectors to make a systematic difference in the Palestinian economy. Research has been carried out on the ground in the
The energy sector in the
Currently, the total demand for electricity in the
The Palestinian Authority encourages the development of solar and wind energies in the
By 2020, total investment cost in efficient energy projects is estimated to amount to
The solar and wind energy sector in the
Mission Goals
The mission will help participating firms and trade associations to gain market insights, make industry contacts, solidify business strategies, and advance specific projects, with the goal of increasing U.S. exports to
Mission Scenario
The business development mission will include one-on-one business appointments with pre-screened potential buyers, agents, distributors and joint venture partners; meetings with national and regional government officials, chambers of commerce, and business groups; and networking receptions for companies and trade associations representing companies interested in expansion into the North African and Middle Eastern markets. Meetings will be offered with government authorities that can address questions about policies, tariff rates, incentives, regulation, etc.
Timetable GOES
Day of week Date Activity Wednesday, Rabat, Morocco Dec. 3rd . Participants arrive to Rabat, Morocco. . Country briefing by U.S. Embassy staff on programs and opportunities in the infrastructure sector. . Evening Reception at the U.S. Ambassador's Residence. Thursday, Rabat/Casablanca, Dec. 4th . Government meetings in Rabat, Morocco Morocco. . Late afternoon travel to Casablanca, Morocco (transportation cost included). . Evening Reception at the U.S. Consul General's Residence. Friday, Casablanca, Morocco Dec. 5th . Business Meetings in Casablanca, Morocco. Saturday, Cairo, Egypt Dec. 6th . Travel to Cairo, Egypt (a flight will be recommended). Sunday, Cairo, Egypt Dec. 7th . Country briefing by U.S. Embassy staff on programs and opportunities in infrastructure. . Government meetings. . Evening Reception at the U.S. Ambassador's Residence. Monday, Cairo, Egypt Dec. 8th . Business Meetings. . Evening travel to Jordan (a flight will be recommended). Tuesday, Amman, Jordan Dec. 9th . Country briefing by U.S. Embassy staff on programs and opportunities in infrastructure sector. . Government meetings. . Evening Reception at the U.S. Ambassador's Residence. Wednesday, Amman, Jordan Dec. 10th . Business meetings. . Evening; non-West Bank participants return to United States on own itinerary. Thursday, (Optional), Amman, Dec. 11th . Briefing on opportunities on Jordan efficient energy infrastructure projects in the West Bank (in Amman, Jordan). . West Bank meetings (in Amman, Jordan). Friday, Amman, Jordan/U.S. Dec. 12th . Return to United States on own itinerary. * Note: The final schedule and potential site visits will depend on the availability of host government and business officials, specific goals of mission participants, and ground transportation.
Participation Requirements
All parties interested in participating in this executive-led trade mission must complete and submit an application package for consideration by the
Fees And Expenses
After a firm or trade association/organization has been selected to participate on the mission, a payment to the
FOOTNOTE 1 An SME is defined as a firm with 500 or fewer employees or that otherwise qualifies as a small business under SBA regulations (see http://www.sba.gov/services/contracting opportunities/sizestandardstopics/index.html). Parent companies, affiliates, and subsidiaries will be considered when determining business size. The dual pricing reflects the Commercial Service's user fee schedule that became effective
Exclusions
The mission fee does not include any personal travel expenses such as lodging, most meals, local ground transportation (except as stated in the proposed timetable), and air transportation from the U.S. to the mission sites, between mission cities, and return to
Conditions for Participation
Targeted mission participants are U.S. companies and trade associations/organizations providing infrastructure goods and services that have an interest in learning more about the
An applicant must submit a completed and signed mission application and supplemental application materials, including adequate information on the company's products and/or services primary market objectives, and goals for participation. If the
Companies must provide certification of products and/or services being manufactured or produced in
The following criteria will be evaluated in selecting participants:
* Relevance of the company's (or in the case of a trade association/organization, represented companies') business to the mission goals;
* Company's (or in the case of a trade association/organization, represented companies') market potential for business in
* Provision of adequate information on the company's products and/or services, and communication of the company's (or in the case of a trade association/organization, represented companies') primary objectives.</p>
Diversity of company size and location may also be considered during the review process.
Referrals from political organizations and any documents containing references to partisan political activities (including political contributions) will be removed from an applicant's submission and not considered during the selection process.
Timeline For Recruitment and Applications
Mission recruitment will be conducted in an open and public manner, including publication in the
Contacts:
Trade Program Assistant.
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