Trade & Sanctions Compliance for the Oil and Gas Industry

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Attend this event and get 21 hours of CBP Accredited CE hours

Is Your Trade Compliance Program Ready for What’s Next?

Rapid policy shifts, renewed tariffs, tighter export controls, and escalating sanctions are raising the stakes for trade compliance in oil & gas. With all signs pointing to a ramp up in enforcement, staying compliant is more complex—and more costly—than ever.

Join ACI’s Trade & Sanctions Compliance Forum for the Oil & Gas Industry this May in Houston. Connect with government representatives, legal and compliance leaders at companies like Shell, BP, Equinor, EcoPetrol, Baker Hughes, Halliburton, Monjasa, and the best in the trade law bar to get:

Direct insights from government and legal experts
Actionable strategies tailored to oil & gas operations
Peer benchmarking and high-impact networking

Protect your business from costly missteps – walk away with tools to strengthen compliance and safeguard your bottom line.

Conference Co-Chairs

Ashley Coselli

Director of Corporate Compliance
Apache

Lennox Reid

Managing Executive – International Trade Compliance
Baker Hughes

Ellen Smith

CEO/President
Amalie Trade Consulting LLC

Featured Speakers

Melanie Frank

Legal Director, Trade Compliance
TechnipFMC

Cristina Lunders

Senior Counsel, Regulatory Compliance
BP

Gabriella Neal

Global Sanctions Counsel & Compliance
Halliburton

Justine Lin

Associate General Counsel, Trade
Weatherford

Randall Geuy

Head of Legal and Compliance
Unipec America, Inc.

Alexander Ali Forrest

Chief Executive Officer
Liquid Casing, Inc.

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Key Topics

Adapting to New Compliance Challenges in the Trump 2.0 Era

Gain real-world insights from top oil & gas companies on how they’re adapting to heightened tariffs, export controls, and sanctions – so you can manage the growing cost and complexity of compliance.

Managing Risk in Partially Sanctioned Jurisdictions

Master compliance in gray-zone markets. Learn how to set smart thresholds, stay flexible amid shifting sanctions, and protect your business while meeting regulatory demands.

Navigating Trade Compliance Challenges in China, Mexico & Canada

Get up-to-date on evolving trade rules across key markets. Hear how peers are managing retaliatory tariffs and export control changes – and how they are evolving their supply chains.

Trade Finance: What Oil & Gas Companies Need to Know

Understand the trade finance compliance risks in oil and gas that are top of mind for banks.

Staying Ahead of Sanctions Risks in Russia, Venezuela & the Middle East

Keep pace with fast-moving sanctions and maritime enforcement. Gain insight to manage exposure and safeguard your operations in high-risk regions.

Building an Agile, Multi-Jurisdictional Compliance Program

Learn how leading companies are creating flexible, scalable compliance programs that meet global standards – supporting growth while staying audit-ready.

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Networking Opportunities

Forge Powerful Partnerships in Oil & Gas Trade Compliance

Connect with key decision-makers, compliance leaders, and industry peers who are navigating the same regulatory challenges. Build relationships that can help you tackle sanctions, tariffs, and global trade complexities more effectively.

Insider Insights & Real-World Solutions

Go beyond surface-level discussions with interactive case studies, high-impact panels, and peer-to-peer exchanges designed to provide practical, actionable takeaways. Walk away with new compliance strategies that you can implement immediately.

Breakout Roundtables: Knowledge Sharing with Industry Leaders

Engage in targeted Breakout Roundtable Sessions designed to address sector-specific trade compliance challenges across the oil & gas supply chain. Join discussions led by industry leaders to gain tailored insights on: Upstream, Midstream, Downstream, and Oilfield Services & Technology.