Unlocking Opportunities in Sustainable Energy 17 March 2026 | Hilton London Bankside, UK
CEO Message
Welcome to 2026 and to the second year of the EIC Newspaper. I am really looking forward to another packed year of 160 events around the world, including Bankable Energies in March in London. 2026 is also the year we roll out the new EIC API (Application Programming Interface) allowing global members to link their business software directly with EICDataStream. We are always investing and putting ‘members first’ at EIC.
Stuart Broadley, EIC CEO
Rio25 History Chapter
EIC is 83 years old in 2026, and we are now excited to be publishing the EIC History Book through the year, starting with the Rio chapter, which celebrates the 25th anniversary of EIC first investing into Brazil, growing from a small start to now employing more than 50 staff in the country and committing to EIC’s Rio office as being one of two global research hubs that houses much of the market intelligence work we do, the other being in Kuala Lumpur. Further chapters are soon to be published for Houston’s 30th anniversary and EICDataStream’s 25th anniversary.
EIC’s Platinum Global Partnership With Lloyd’s Register
The EIC Platinum Global Partnership with Lloyd’s Register represents a premier collaboration designed to amplify global brand visibility, enhance stakeholder engagement, and drive strategic influence across the international energy sector. Through exclusive access to EIC’s extensive network, events, and campaigns, Lloyd’s Register will showcase thought leadership and reinforce its position at the forefront of industry transformation. Working closely with EIC’s International Trade, Global Events & Campaigns, and Marketing teams, Lloyd’s Register will participate in key pavilions and delegations, high-impact events, and co-branded campaigns, webinars, and targeted outreach, driving innovation, visibility, and meaningful engagement across global energy markets.
EIC US Offshore Wind Insight Report is out now!
Looking Back to 2025
EIC’s 2025 journey featured the Bankable Energies event in February, bringing fresh insight into project viability and investment trends. April marked the launch of our rapidly growing EIC podcast platform. June delivered a strong Energy Exports Conference, followed by a series of report launches in July. The year closed with global regional WESCAs award ceremonies highlighting growth, collaboration and successes across the energy supply chain.
Looking Ahead to 2026
The US offshore wind pipeline has shrunk from 45 to 23 projects, with capacity dropping to 25.4GW, according to EIC’s latest insight report. Developers face expiring OBBBA tax credits, tighter domestic content rules, a federal leasing freeze and new tariffs on EU and UK goods, all increasing project costs. Several states have paused tenders, and port funding cuts are slowing infrastructure upgrades. While projects like Empire and Revolution are restarting, many remain on hold, with investment shifting abroad. California is a rare bright spot, progressing port plans and the CADEMO floating project. EIC encourages readers to explore the full report for deeper insight.
EIC Data Centre Launch
As data centres and AI drive unprecedented demand for reliable, sustainable power, the worlds of energy and digital innovation are converging like never before. The EIC is uniquely positioned to bring these sectors together, connecting energy innovators, infrastructure experts, and digital developers, to ensure our data economy is resilient, efficient, and prepared for the significant increase in electricity demand expected over the next decade. Consequently, we are now adding data centre projects and assets to EIC market intelligence databases, and we will be running events around this important new market in 2026.
We are excited to launch a series of new member products, services, features and benefits in 2026. Global members can now connect their software with EICDataStream with a new EIC API (Application Programming Interface). EIC is soon to launch its AI Search tool inside EICDataStream too. Our market intelligence team has expanded to provide data centre content on all our platforms during the year, and we are excited to be rapidly expanding our contacts database too, covering the world’s top 1,000 operators, EPCs and large OEMs.
EIC is a member-first company: your growth is our priority
Take the Virtual Spotlight Webinar Sponsorship
EIC is committed to continuing to produce 30% of its events in the webinar format, to always put members first, as we know not everyone can attend all the events in person. Good news - now EIC members can also sponsor EIC webinars.
Tell Your Story Podcast Sponsorship
EIC now offers its members a unique chance to record a podcast about their success stories, hosted by EIC CEO Stuart Broadley, at 50% discount pricing to nonmembers. Even better news, podcasts are free for members, if booked with a fullpage advert price in a print EIC magazine.
Your Brand, Worldwide Event Sponsorship
EIC organises 160 events each year around the world, and these provide a high quality option for sponsorship for our members. Sponsorship can be about promotion, working with us for podcast or event solutions, to secure your speaking spot at EIC events, or use sponsorship to become a strategic partner to EIC.
Contact laura.carvalho@the-eic.com for more details.
ENERGY FOCUS EDITION OUT NOW
The EIC’s flagship magazine, Energy Focus, is out with its Winter 2025 edition. It offers sharp insight and expert analysis across oil and gas, power, nuclear and renewables. This issue looks at the technologies shaping a balanced energy future, including AIdriven data centres, global LNG trends and the role of oil and gas in energy security, along with an interview with Siemens Energy’s Miranda Hochberg.
EIC MARKET INTELLIGENCE NEWS
MI Updates EICSupplyMap News
by Neil Golding, Director, Market Intelligence at EIC
We have welcomed to the team our new Data Centre Analyst, Nurul Fatimah Az-Zaharah Mohd Aris. Following the feedback received from members it became clear that the sector offers numerous opportunities for the supply chain. What is becoming apparent already is the huge amount of energy required to power these projects, and all forms of power generation will be needed including renewable, gas, diesel and nuclear. Currently we are only tracking Data Centres in EICDataStream, but in the future we will add operational assets to EICAssetMap, and map supply chain capabilities in EICSupplyMap.
EICDataStream News
by Aisyah Sarjuni, Energy Analyst
Egypt is seeing increased offshore exploration activities to boost natural gas production. The country’s exploration activities are generally focused within mature onshore basins, but I have noticed increasing offshore exploration deals especially in H2 2025. Multiple agreements were signed in early Q4 2025, including QatarEnergy for the North Rafah concession and ExxonMobil for a new concession in west of the Zohr field. Recently, four more blocks within the Red Sea are being tendered in a new bid round, with submissions due for May 2026.
EIC Consult News
by Gabriela Lauria, Junior Energy Consultant
The Consult team, in partnership with EIC Events Solutions, supported a major global energy training provider in boosting its profile in Europe through a tailored event for HSE professionals. EIC Consult mapped strategic contacts, curated the attendee list, and EIC Events Solutions organised the event. EIC Consult also delivered an in-depth presentation on the European energy landscape, covering O&G trends, renewable capacity, downstream developments, and key contractors across strategic EU markets to set the client’s strategy over the next 12 months.
by Christopher Shirley, Market Intelligence Manager (Supply Chain)
Operators within EICSupplyMap?
Yes, this is becoming a reality. Under the umbrella of EICSupplyMap operators and their subsidiaries will be added with the addition of new relevant industry contacts. To make this a reality the team was recruited at the end of 2025 with work already on the way. We aim to have contact information for 1,000 operators and developers by the end of 2026. Keep your eyes peeled!
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EICAssetMap News
by Eduardo Fantini, Energy Researcher
Following member feedback, we are currently building knowledge on offshore assets and our team is actively gathering information on FPSOs to add into our ever-growing database. We also have hopes to build this out further and gather similar information on Offshore Platforms once we have good coverage of floating units. In parallel, we are also monitoring global decommissioning activities to ensure our members have access to the most up-to-date information possible.
WELCOME TO OUR NEW EIC STAFF
Growing stronger, together!
EIC is proud to welcome our newest team members:
Gabriela Munaro Junior Energy Analyst (CAPEX)
Lucas Almeida
Audiovisual Content Editor
Syed Saggaf Syed Ahmad Regional Director, APAC
Eduardo Fantini AssetMap Intern
Helena Bezerra Editor and Internal Communications Coordinator
EIC Regional Directors Update
Middle East News
As 2025 came to an end, we thanked members for joining us through a year of momentum and over 50 global events. We celebrated excellence at the EIC Regional Awards and WESCAs, while ADIPEC again proved a highlight. With festive gatherings concluded and WFES 2026 now approaching this month, we extend warm wishes for a healthy, happy and prosperous year and look forward to welcoming members back.
North & Central America News
In October we marked 30 years since EIC UK (Houston) Inc, founded in 1995 to reflect the US’s global energy leadership. Our Nineties Tribute gala at the Cherie Flores Garden Pavilion honoured EIC Houston’s legacy and the wider North and Central America community. We celebrated our 2025–2027 global ambassadors and recognised the 2025 WESCAs finalists and winners, as we look ahead to shaping the next era of excellence.
UK News
My final update of 2025 followed a busy, productive quarter. In Aberdeen we partnered with ABL Group on Electrifying the Energy Transition, emphasising clearer standards, collaboration and commercial certainty. In Manchester, EIC Connect returned with strong engagement. As we prepared for our AGM webinar, we thanked members for their 2025 support and now look ahead with optimism as 2026 gets underway.
South America News
As 2025 came to a close, our final Breakfast in Rio featured Equinor and McDermott sharing highlights such as the Raia project and the FPSO arrival for Bacalhau. October saw the launch of our Energy Procurement Summit, and EIC Connect Energy Brazil gathered 175 delegates and 110 meetings. We thank the 2,600 participants in 2025 and look ahead to an inspiring 2026.
Asia Pacific News
October was an exceptionally busy month for the EIC APAC region. Since assuming the role, I was immersed in engagements and programmes supporting our regional expansion across China, Indonesia and Singapore. With successful activities in Shanghai, Jakarta and Singapore and growing member interest, we ended 2025 preparing major programmes and our gala dinner. As we move through 2026, we continue building structured initiatives and strengthening partnerships across the Asia Pacific.
World Future Energy Summit (WFES) 2026 13 January 2026 Abu Dhabi, UAE
The Celtic Sea 2026: Driving the Next Wave
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LOOK BACK AT OUR RECENT EVENTS
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Milestone Event Season for EIC Middle East
EIC Middle East had a really strong run of events this season. We began with the Saudi Maritime Evening Reception and moved into our ADIPEC Business Breakfast, which stood out as the main highlight and is now a key date in the ADIPEC
calendar. We also hosted a valuable Contractor Briefing in KSA with Técnicas Reunidas and wrapped up the year on a great note with the Christmas Cracker Golf Day.
The EIC South America team hosted a strategic Breakfast in Rio with SBM Offshore and Baker Hughes on 13 November, exploring upcoming offshore project opportunities in Brazil. Speakers shared key insights on regional investments, technological innovation, and supply chain development. We also welcomed our newest EIC member, L.Quintella. A productive morning filled with valuable networking and fresh opportunities for the offshore market.
EIC Energising Indonesia: Jakarta Breakfast
The EIC Energising Indonesia: Jakarta Breakfast Episode 1 kicked off with an impressive line-up of leaders, including HE Dato’ Syed Mohamad Hasrin Tengku Hussin and senior representatives from MATRADE and the Embassy of Malaysia. Industry insights flowed from SKK Migas, PGN LNG and Petronas Indonesia, represented by Bapak Mohammad Kusuma Utama, Bapak Yanuar Yudha, and Bapak Andhy Laksono. EIC members and distinguished guests filled the room for a powerful morning of energy dialogue and collaboration.
EIC Breakfast in Houston
On Thursday, 30 November, the region launched its muchanticipated ‘EIC Breakfast in Houston’ series, following the success of the 2024–2025 North & Central America Business Briefing Series. Hosted at the EIC’s new home, The Cannon West Houston, attendees networked over light breakfast and heard presentations from Louise Honner and Iain Murray on company updates, project activity, and supply-chain priorities for the sector.
EIC Strengthens European Presence
The EIC continues to expand its engagement across Europe, successfully hosting the Hydrogen Infrastructure Breakfast in Hamburg and the SMRs & AMRs Innovation Breakfast at WNE in Paris. The series was concluded with EIC Connect Germany 2025 in Berlin, uniting industry, government, and trade leaders to discuss energy transition projects and collaboration opportunities.
EIC World Energy Supply Chain Awards (WESCA) 2025: Highlights From
Around the World
On 6 November, the Gala Dinner - EIC South America Regional WESCAs Awards returned to Rio de Janeiro for its second edition, celebrating excellence and innovation across the regional energy supply chain. Throughout the evening, we recognised the winners of our five categories: FOX Brasil (Culture & Collaboration), EquipSea (Diversification), OceanPact
(Innovation & Sustainability), Orion Inspection (Service & Solutions), and Hausthene Poliuretanos (Transformation & Scale-up). Joined by senior industry leaders, the ceremony highlighted remarkable achievements and meaningful connections. Companies are now invited to take part in the Survive & Thrive 2026 programme and share their success stories in next year’s edition.
In October 2025, we marked 30 years of delivering excellence with a vibrant gala: A Nineties
The EIC’s regional WESCAs Awards Dinner brought together leaders from across the energy supply chain to celebrate excellence, impact, and real-world delivery. Hosted by comedian
and actor Matt Lucas at London’s Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square, this year’s awards received 140 submissions from 17 countries, assessed by 72 industry judges using evidence-based case studies from the EIC’s Survive & Thrive report. Siemens Energy was awarded Company of the Year, while Millie Zagulak of Xodus received the Rising Star award, recognising outstanding achievement and leadership across the global supply chain.
The EIC Regional Awards 2025 were held on 21 November 2025 at the Renaissance Kuala Lumpur, with Guest of Honour Deputy Prime Minister, YAB Datuk Amar Haji Fadillah Haji Yusof and YB Tan Sri Wan Zulkiflee Wan Ariffin, Chairman of Gas Malaysia Berhad. As part of the global World Energy Supply Chain Awards (WESCAs), the ceremony celebrates excellence across the regional energy supply chain
Tribute, held at the prestigious Cherie Flores Garden Pavilion in Hermann Park Conservancy. The evening honoured not only EIC Houston’s legacy but the broader EIC community—our North & Central America partners, members, and stakeholders— whose commitment to collaboration continues to shape the industry’s regional and global progress. Over 90s entertainment, and beautiful views of the city, the region also recognised the newly inducted Global Ambassadors as well as Finalists and Winners of the WESCAs.
The EIC Middle East Regional Awards 2025 brought together an exceptional group of nominees across nine categories, with outstanding contenders and truly deserving winners. We also celebrated the region’s rising stars, adding to a night full of energy and pride. The evening was filled with fun, laughter and great camaraderie, supported by fantastic food, entertainment, and a warm sense of community.
This year, nine outstanding companies were shortlisted across four award categories, with honours going to Sepakat Energy (Collaboration, People & Transformation), Emerging EPC (Technology & Sustainability), Cladtek (Innovation & Digital), and GoNetZero (Service & Solutions). With 150 attendees, the event provided a full-house celebration of innovation and industry leadership.
Houston EIC Ambassadors
During the region’s Gala and 30th Anniversary, the team proudly inducted the 2025–2026 EIC Global Ambassadors for North & Central America. The cohort features Natalya Brooks (ABB), Cormac Ryan (AVEVA), John Gunn (Bechtel), Rajiv Sabharwal (Bureau Veritas), Rakhi Oli (Flowserve), Adam Winegard (HKA), Ramon Contreras (LRQA), Farook Khan (Siemens), Darren Rowan (TRS), Mickey Howard Barett (Raba Kistner), Della Calder (TUV Rheinland) and Paula Fitzpatrick (WSP USA Inc.). Their collective expertise strengthens EIC’s regional engagement and supports collaboration across the sector.
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