TRADE MISSION TO EAST AFRICA KENYA and UGANDA 23 - 27 March 2015 Have you considered exporting to Africa but are unsure of the potential of your product or service? African economies continue to outperform expectations. They are stimulated by an improved policy environment, growing numbers of private sector businesses and rising private consumption. Seven of the world's ten fastest growing economies are in Africa. Oil and gas developments are on the increase, particularly in East Africa which is creating new business opportunities for SMEs. The mission will provide companies with the opportunity to visit and gain first-hand experience of key oil and gas opportunities in East Africa. WHY KENYA? Oil discoveries have greatly increased the prospects of Kenya becoming an oil producer, making Kenya a hotbed for exploration activity. Kenya has four major sedimentary basins (Lamu, Anza, Mandera and Tertiary Rift) with a total surface area of 317,000 Km 2, Together, British companies hold interests for about a third of the total exploration area. Kenya has 46 blocks, of which 44 are licensed to 23 exploration companies. The government plans to create and offer seven new blocks. Kenya is seeking to strengthen its role as the regional oil transit hub and will embark on a host of new infrastructure projects, thus presenting several business opportunities for UK firms. Opportunities in upstream, downstream and training activities are on the increase, and British companies are advised to explore this market now, to gain a competitive advantage over neighboring countries. WHY UGANDA? With over 80 oil wells drilled, a success rate of 87% and 3.5 billion barrels of oil in place, Uganda has become an exciting frontier for oil exploration and potential development and production presenting great opportunities to UK companies. The first commercial discovery of oil in Uganda was made in 2006. Twenty oil and/or gas discoveries have since been made, with five of these now at Field Development Stage. The principle prospective area for petroleum in Uganda is the Albertine Graben covering an area of 23,918 km2. Less than 40% of the exploration area in the Albertine Graben has so far undergone exploration – further discoveries are likely – with the possibility of peaking at over 10 billion barrels. WHY JOIN THIS MISSION? Explore and understand the current opportunities for your product or service Showcase products and services to operators, production services companies and potential agents Meet potential customers Access a wide range of industry experts Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce is a private company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, number SC000791. Registered office: The Hub, Exploration Drive, Aberdeen Energy Park, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, AB23 8GX Tel. +44(0)1224343928 - Fax +44(0)1224343943 - [email protected] WHO SHOULD CONSIDER JOINING THIS MISSION? • Oil and gas • Renewable and solar energy • Education and training – building capacity and local content development • Infrastructure • Construction Companies providing a product or service not applicable to the above sector should consider joining the multi-sector mission programme which also takes place on 23 - 27 March 2015. The programme is open to all other sectors, including: agriculture, telecommunications, general education and training providers, laboratory equipment, security products and professional services and more. We can tailor a programme for most market opportunities. Please refer to the contact details below. THE BENEFITS Networking opportunities and client hospitality at receptions hosted by the British High Commissioners in Nairobi and Kampala British High Commission support and advice through a team of dedicated commercial officers in Nairobi and Kampala In-country briefings providing market information and advice on how to do business in Nairobi and Kampala One-to-one meetings with operators, production service companies and agents Group meetings with key industry players (see programme below) Subsidised market research provided through UKTI’s Overseas Market Introduction Service (OMIS) scheme Your company profile in the trade mission brochure, circulated to companies in Nairobi and Kampala In-market help and advice from one of UKTI’s International Trade Advisers Extensive local media coverage to heighten your presence in the market THE COSTS Travel Package: a competitive travel package will be available Participation Fee: ABC members £300+VAT, AGCC members £440+VAT, non-members £665+VAT Early booking: 10% discount if payment is received before 30 January 2015 Overseas Market Introduction Service and shared costs (e.g. local transport). Costs to be confirmed but OMIS and shared costs are typically within the region of £500 per head Optional Extra: Individual Overseas Market Introduction Service (to be quoted upon request) Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce is a private company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, number SC000791. Registered office: The Hub, Exploration Drive, Aberdeen Energy Park, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, AB23 8GX Tel. +44(0)1224343928 - Fax +44(0)1224343943 - [email protected] THE PROGRAMME (subject to change) Sat 21-Sun 22 March Mon 23 March AM PM Arrive Nairobi and transfer to hotel Country briefing by British High Commission Nairobi One-to-One meetings companies and agents with operators, production service Wed 25 March AM Networking reception hosted by British High Commissioner Group meetings with Oil & Gas Operators, production service companies and agents Free for mission member’s own meetings and follow up Thurs 26 March PM AM Depart Nairobi for Kampala and transfer to hotel Country Briefing by British High Commission Uganda PM One-to-One meetings companies and agents Tues 24 March Fri 27 March Sat 28 March with operators, production service Networking reception hosted by British High Commissioner Group meetings with Oil & Gas Operators, production service companies and agents Depart Kampala TRAVEL AGCC will appoint a travel agent who will provide a competitive travel package. This will include flights, transfers and hotels on a bed and breakfast basis. You can make your own travel arrangements but it is highly recommended that you stay in the mission hotel in order to make the most of the networking opportunities. ELIGIBILITY To accompany this trade mission, your business must be established within the UK and selling or marketing a British product or service. HOW TO APPLY For the full application pack, please contact the mission manager: Francesca Bertolini, International Trade Team Leader, Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce E: [email protected] or T: +44 (0)1224 343928 M: 07738 983212. Please complete the application form by Friday 13 February 2015. Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce is a private company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, number SC000791. Registered office: The Hub, Exploration Drive, Aberdeen Energy Park, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, AB23 8GX Tel. +44(0)1224343928 - Fax +44(0)1224343943 - [email protected]
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