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FRP Tank in the Water and Wastewater Market: Opportunities in Municipal, Industrial, Residential, and Commercial

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$1.1 Trillion in Energy Savings Due to Significant Natural Gas Production in Shale Crescent

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Bentley Systems Introduces AssetWise Digital Twin Services and OpenUtilities Digital Twin Services for Asset and Network Performance

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EDITOR‘S NOTE

It comes as no surprise that the demand in electricity in the past several months has been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. This can be largely attributed to the stringent government response against the pandemic, particularly the lockdowns across many countries worldwide.

As revealed by the International Energy Agency (IEA), the demand in electricity was quick to drop following the confinement measures.

In China, which was the first to call for a lockdown, the demand has been significantly lower in the first two months of the year as compared to their levels in 2019.

The EU countries, including Italy, Germany, France, Spain, and Great Britain, also experienced a dramatic decline in demand.

Thankfully, the electricity demand eventually recovered after measures were eased.

This began as early as April in Germany and Italy. The following month, China also began to show signs of recovery and even recorded a 4% increase in demand than in 2019.

Although the same cannot be said true for the EU countries as their electricity demand remained below their 2019 levels, they have also recorded a significant increase 4

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in demand after softening their lockdown measures. India, on the other hand, have been recovering well since May, marking levels higher than it did last year.

When it comes to the share of renewables in the electricity mix since the pandemic has begun, the United States reported that natural gas has been its main source since March, with renewables taking only second place.

India, on the other hand, has been decreasing the share of coal and seasonally increasing renewables in the electricity mix while China recorded a high share in renewables since the release of lockdown measures. This can be attributed to the ramping up of the hydro electricity generation in the country and the opening of a new dam.

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Co Ban Kiat Hardware: Together in Excellence with Global Market Leaders

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LG commits to Expansion Strategy in Middle East and Africa as Most Trusted HVAC Partner

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Covid-19 Impact on the Battery Storage Industry

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FRP Tank in the Water and Wastewater Market: Opportunities in Municipal, Industrial, Residential, and Commercial

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$1.1 Trillion in Energy Savings Due to Significant Natural Gas Production in Shale Crescent

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Bentley Systems Introduces AssetWise Digital Twin Services and OpenUtilities Digital Twin Services for Asset and Network Performance

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LG Empowers UAE bisunesses to accelerate Air Solutions Agenda 6

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How an Engineering CEO Can Safely Reopen Its Business

62 HVAC Safety Tips When Returning to Work Amid COVID-19

66 ENGIE Provide Smart Building Services to a COVID-19 Lab

70 Ready-To-Use Software Bots to Combat COVID-19

74 Asian Smart Cities and the 4th Industrial Revolution

78 Welding Projects To Do At Home

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Co Ban Kiat Hardware: Together in Excellence with Global Market Leaders

It is no secret that the Co Ban Kiat Hardware Inc. has been a significant catalyst in changing the landscape of the Philippine hardware industry. From its first humble store in Manila’s Chinatown in the 1920s to the numerous chains and brands they are now managing, CBK Hardware has dedicated itself to bringing high-quality building supplies to all Filipinos, especially after the devastating ruins brought by World War II. Over the past few decades, the company has done an aggressive expansion strategy with its consistent acquisition of global brands, all of which did not only improve the productivity and efficiency of business operations but also brought about comfort and convenience to many Filipinos’ lives. This has eventually made CBK Hardware the largest network supplier of the biggest brands in the hardware industry, brands that have also been in the market for hundreds of years. With the combined years of experience of Co Ban Kiat Hardware (100 Years), Ridgid (97 Years), Stanley (177 Years), Nilfisk (114 Years), Yale 180 Years, Chubbsafes 200 Years, Fairbanks (190 Years), and Delta (almost 100 Years), there is no doubt that thousands of Filipino customers can expect an exceptional service and product innovations will be delivered with impeccable quality.

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CBK Hardware and RIDGID Industrial Products Since its foundation in 1923, RIDGID has been offering products that are crafted not only for strength and effectiveness but also for legacy.

The company has always aimed to produce tools and gadgets that complete jobs more quickly and reliably, something that Co Ban Kiat Hardware also values.

Because of this, CBK Hardware has continuously strengthened its longstanding relationship with RIDGID by providing Filipinos with a portfolio of highly advanced products for diagnostics, inspection, and locating to effectively address pipe and drain underground problems.

This highly advanced industrial products for diagnostics, inspection & locating, drain cleaning, threading & pipe fabrication, wrenches & tubing tools, utility & electricians tools, general purpose & hand tools and wet/dry vacuums, in turn, optimized investments with a positive impact as it brought about job profitability and efficiency to business operations.

CBK Hardware and Stanley Premium Tools Stanley tools have been helping professional contractors and homeowners build, repair, and protect as far back as 1843. Thanks to its innovative products that has always been synonymous with quality, reliability, and value, it is no longer surprising that Stanley is the industry-leading hand tool supplier in the globe for over 177 years now.

Through CBK Hardware, Filipinos are able to experience the excellence of Stanley tools. This legacy continues as Co Ban Kiat Hardware and Stanley’s partnership remain strong, providing the country with unparalleled hand tools, power tools, and automotive and mechanic tools.

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CBK Hardware and Lincoln Electric Welding Expert Now more than ever, welding serves as a critical enabling technology in various metal industries in the Philippines since many sectors, including construction, infrastructure, and development mining, are starting to expand. Thankfully, Co Ban Kiat Hardware has partnered with Lincoln Electric to provide Filipinos with the most comprehensive portfolio of solutions that will deliver measurable value to customers and their operations. Founded in 1895, this welding expert is the global leader in arc welding and cutting and has been delivering high-quality, industry-standard technologies for 125 years now.

CBK Hardware and Nilfisk Professional Cleaning Equipment Since its foundation in 1906, Nilfisk as the global leader in professional cleaning industry has been offering easy-to-use and reliable products that have been incredibly popular in industrial, commercial, and consumer markets. Even after 114 years, Nilfisk thrives on the determination to think big and provide innovative technology.

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With the help of Co Ban Kiat Hardware, Filipinos have seen Nilfisk products as tools that can handle tasks as light as household chores and as demanding as heavy-duty industrial cleaning, eventually naming the company as the leading supplier of professional cleaning equipment in the Philippines.

CBK Hardware and Yale Security System When Linus Yale Sr. became a lock master in 1840, he decided to found the now leading lock in the globe, Yale. Now, 180 years later, the brand boast a unique global reach with its products ranging from digital door locks, safes, and alarms to mechanical door locks and padlocks.

Yale has formed a mutually beneficial partnership with Co Ban Kiat Hardware over the years, and the former has introduced Yale digital door locks to the Philippine market to ensure that the best innovative protection available is delivered to communities and establishments, securing everything that matters.

CBK Hardware and Chubbsafes Safes & Vaults For 200 years, Chubbsafes has transformed the norm in security with its wide array of products featuring unique combination of robustness, reliability, and modern designs. The driving force of Chubbsafes has inspired Co Ban Kiat Hardware to bring this renowned brand in safes and vaults business in the Philippines, providing Filipinos with access to quality security products and solutions.

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CBK Hardware and Fairbanks Weighing Scale As one of the oldest manufacturers in the US, 190-year-old Fairbanks has set the standard for weighing industry as it provides a wide range of scales from table-top bench to heavyduty truck models. Even in the Philippines, the brand is a top leader when it comes to weighing equipment and services thanks to its valuable 90-year affiliation with CBK Hardware.

Where to Buy? Co Ban Kiat Hardware Inc. for nearly 100 years is the trusted distributor of home improvement and hardware items in the Philippines Let’s shop wisely. #StayAtHome and order online at your convenience. Visit us in the following sites and enjoy deals, discounts, and more!

CBK Hardware and Delta Faucets For almost 100 years now, Delta has been helping people live better with water through its full line of showers, faucets, accessories, and plumbing fixtures. With CBK’s strong partnership with the brand and its diverse line of products, the former continues its pioneering efforts to upgrade Filipinos’ living standard.

These global hardware brands were able to stretch its product coverage deeper with its fruitful partnership with Co Ban Kiat Hardware. Its distribution network reached different level of market, bringing convenience to life in many aspects. They have the vision and powered the opportunities to bring Co Ban Kiat Hardware Inc. to its 100years.

Co Ban Kiat Hardware will remain to expand and strengthen its product portfolio with continued growth opportunities in the years to come to provide more years of world class hardware solutions.

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About CBK Hardware For almost a hundred years, a family’s surname has become synonymous to the country’s biggest hardware supply company. Co Ban Kiat Hardware Incorporated, of the Cobankiat family has a regular client network of more than 1,500 industrial organizations; 1,600 traditional community hardware stores, and 584 home building specialty chain of stores across Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

This ever-growing conglomerate traces its humble roots to Manila Chinatown, as a pioneer enterprise started by family’s patriarch, Mr. Cobankiat in 1920. Despite the ruins of World War II, the business goes back to its feet in 1948, rebuilding a storefront from the very same spot where it was known for three decades.

This ever-growing conglomerate traces its humble roots to Manila Chinatown, as a pioneer enterprise started by family’s patriarch, Mr. Cobankiat in 1920. Despite the ruins of World War II, the business goes back to its feet in 1948, rebuilding a storefront from the very same spot where it was known for three decades.

While the Filipinos continue to rebuild their lives post war, CBK Hardware sees the opportunity to introduce the retail concept once unheard for in hardware industry. Cobankiat Hardware brought the first DIY business in the Asia. A do it on yourself concept that created Cobankiat hardware in the Philippines. The Hardware Workshop Store is the fruit if this endeavor. CBK Hardware further cemented its legendary distribution channel with the creation of Coby’ Design Center in Edsa Shangi La in 1996, a specialty store that caters to discriminating taste of modern Filipinos.

In 1997, Mr. Johnny Cobankiat, the 4th generation Cobankiat leader, set another milestone for the company when he brings a franchise of Ace Hardware USA to the Philippines, and signs up CBK Hardware as one of its major suppliers. This further expanded into delivering quality world class products nearer to families of Filipino overseas workers in the countryside.

A century’s excellence can quickly pass, and guided by the vision to be the largest network supplier of the biggest global brands in the hardware industry, CBK Hardware resolve to source the best products to supply its customers anytime and every time.

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LG commits to Expansion Strategy in Middle East and Africa as Most Trusted HVAC Partner Company Aims to Grow Regional HVAC Presence with Total Integrated Solutions Centered on Expertise and Partnership

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senior executive at LG Electronics communicated the company’s intention to expand the company’s presence in the Middle East and Africa HVAC industry. At a virtual conference yesterday, the head of LG’s Air Solution business division explained LG’s brand philosophy to become a trusted partner in the region based on the values of integration, expertise, and commitment as well as a new portfolio of air purification solution products for residential, office and commercial environments.

“Most people may think of LG as a washing machine and refrigerator brand but we provide solutions in many sectors that consumers don’t see,” remarked Dr. Lee Kam-gyu, head of LG’s Air Solution business unit. “LG is constantly investing in capabilities to raise the trust of our customers and we will reinforce this commitment through better integrated solutions, expert insights and more dedicated support to become a trusted partner for HVAC in the region.”

Since the pandemic outbreak and the increasing time spent indoors, concerns over indoor air quality have grown. Needs for high quality HVAC and air

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management solutions have increased due to the pandemic with LG’s products – which not only meet but surpass guidelines for clean air in the region – seeing unexpected demand.

To further raise the value for MEA customers and enhance the level of trust in the brand, LG is focusing on its three core values of integration, expertise and commitment. As an integrator, LG will deliver even more optimized HVAC and energy management solutions for each and every project to achieve the minimal total cost of ownership (TCO) for its clients. With its deep expertise, LG will advise its customers with its technological experience-based knowledge to find the most effective and efficient solution to any problem. And as a committed partner, LG promises to go beyond the installation of its solutions to service, maintain and help manage its products through the system’s lifecycle.

James Lee, president of LG Middle East and Africa, reinforced LG’s experience and commitment in the Middle East and Africa. “The key reason behind our success in this region to date is our commitment to understand and respond to the real needs of the MEA market,” said Lee. “Expanding beyond this will require significantly more technology, more innovation and especially more customer service.”

Consistent with this strategy, LG has introduced products and solutions in the region that are designed to deliver the best technology that the company as to offer. For example, a new, ceiling-based DUAL Vane Cassette lineup boasts a powerful five-step air purification process that is seamlessly designed into the unit itself. With its new air purification-inclusive design, this advanced product delivers various airflow modes that are optimally customized for all spaces, delivering clean, filtered air to its indoor destination. What’s more, LG’s innovative Round Cassette for commercial spaces not only provides a luxurious design that makes a space look more inviting, it also covers large areas with flexible airflow compared to conventional 4-Way cassette. Its increased airflow and detailed wind direction makes it possible for its cool breeze to spread widely and evenly.

“As a global total provider of HVAC solutions, we look forward to enriching both human life and nature in the Middle East and Africa,” said Lee. 21

In light of the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak and the consequent lockdowns on the energy system, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has seen a significant change in the electricity demand worldwide. It has declined since the lockdown periods but has steadily increased again as measures were gradually eased.

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Impact of Lockdowns in the Electricity Demand In Europe As confinement measures were softened in Germany and Italy last April, the demand in electricity has begun showing signs of recovery. This was confirmed the next month as neighboring countries, such as Great Britain, France, and Spain, eased their lockdown measures, as well.

However, in June, the electricity demand still stayed at least 10% lower compared to June 2019 in most countries.

The same can be said true for the following month as the majority of the EU countries remained 5% lower than its 2019 levels. Italy, on the other hand, experienced a slower recovery in July due to the more stringent measures enforced by the government. Nonetheless, because of the sustained recovery in the demand across EU countries, most of them were already close to their 2019 levels come August.

In Asia India has shown signs of recovery in the electricity demand as early as May when it begun easing its quarantine measures. In June, the country’s electricity demand recovery was more pronounced, putting it close to its July 2019 levels the following month. During the first half of August, the demand was already higher than August 2019, but it eventually fell below the 2019 levels come the last half of the month. This decline can be attributed to the significant rise in COVID-19 cases in industrialized states like Gujarat and Maharashtra. Agricultural states like Uttar Pradesh, on the other hand, remained consistent with its electricity demand and even surpassed its numbers from last year.

In China, the demand has dropped significantly during the lockdown period in January and continued to decrease in February. After confinement measures were eased, the demand recovered in May, marking a 4% increase from what was recorded last May 2019. However, this is likely attributed to the rise in cooling needs. June, on the other hand, saw the complete recovery of electricity demand in the country, increasing significantly from its 2019 levels.

This was confirmed as the demand was sustained in July.

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The majority of the EU countries remained 5% lower than its 2019 levels.

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In July, natural gas reached a 50% share in the generation mix, as nuclear and coal increased in response to the growing demand.

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Portable power anywhere

Heavy Duty Portable Power for Work, Play, and Emergencies The Duracell® Powerpack 600 provides heavy duty household power anywhere. It operates demanding applications such as power tools, powers DC products that you enjoy during outdoor recreation, and provides emergency power during an outage at home. The Powerpack 600 is quiet, dependable and an easy-to-use alternative to a generator, with added features such as jumper cables. The integrated AM/FM radio and digital alarm clock provide access to music, talk radio and news. Whether it’s a job site or a camp site, the Duracell® Powerpack 600 is the ideal portable power solution.

Product Features: Runs 120-volt AC applications (three outlets) Runs 12-volt DC applications (one outlet) AC charger included DC charging cable included Built-in 600-watt inverter Integrated AM/FM radio and digital alarm clock Included jumper cables are designed for safe and efficient jump-starting Built-in light provides illumination in emergency situations at home and on the road

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Product Applications: Runs small power tools at a work site Operates camcorders, video games, stereos, 13” TV/VCR combos, handheld blenders, fans, computers, laptops, clock radios Charges cordless and cellular phones Jump-starts vehicles Built-in AM/FM radio provides access to news radio and emergency broadcasts

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Changes in Electricity Mix across the Globe In the US Natural gas continues to be the primary source of electricity in the country in March. By May, renewables grabbed the second place after natural gas. The following month, however, wind generation significantly decreased as it typically does during this season. Natural gas remained in top position as government measures were softened.

In July, natural gas reached a 50% share in the generation mix, as nuclear and coal increased in response to the growing demand. This put the renewables generation at the back end of the list, mainly since there is a seasonal decline in hydro and wind. The next month, the electricity demand surpassed its 2019 levels, with coal and wind generation satisfying the increased need.

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In Asia India saw a significant decrease in the gap between coal and renewables after the government ordered the first lockdown measures. Since then, the share of coal in the power mix has remained under 70%, aligning with the country’s longterm goal of increasing the share of non-fossil based electricity. As the demand grew in late May, the share of renewables in the electricity mix continued to rise, thanks to their seasonal availability. This also happened in August as the renewables’ share rose to over 30%, most of which were provided by hydro and wind generation.

China, on the other hand, experienced a ramp up in the share of renewables in June thanks to the growing hydro electricity generation. This continued until July when the Wudongde new dam began to operate.

In Europe In the European Union, renewables have substantially increased compared to the first semester of 2019 due to the favorable weather conditions and continued deployment. In fact, weekly renewable production has been significantly higher compared to fossil fuel production from February to early July. It only decreased by the second week of July because of the lower weekly wind generation.

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FRP Tank in the Water and Wastewater Market: Opportunities in Municipal, Industrial, Residential, and Commercial FRP tank in the water and wastewater market is expected to reach $1.0 billion by 2024 with a CAGR of 4.8% from 2019 to 2024.

The future of FRP tank in the water and wastewater market looks promising with opportunities in municipal, industrial, residential, and commercial end use industry.

The major drivers for this market are growing construction activities, increasing concerns towards water conservation and fire protection, and aging water infrastructure..

An emerging trend, which has a direct impact on the dynamics of the industry, includes development of new dual usage of FRP tank i.e. for fire protection as well as for potable water.

The report forecasts that the wastewater application will remain the largest application and it is expected to witness highest growth over the forecast period due to increasing government spending on recycling and reuse of wastewater.

Within this market, the municipal end use industry will remain the largest end use segment and it is also expected to witness the highest growth over the forecast period due to growth in water infrastructure activities in the emerging economies such as China and India.

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development, and water/waste water management programs.

Some of the FRP tank in the water and wastewater market companies profiled in this report include Containment Solutions, ZCL Composites Inc., Orenco Systems Inc., Hengrun Group Co.Ltd., Belco Manufacturing Co. Inc., L.F. Manufacturing, Inc., Zurn Green Turtle, and others.

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Containment Solutions ZCL Composites Inc. Orenco Systems Inc Hengrun Group Co. Ltd Belco Manufacturing Co. Inc. L.F. Manufacturing, Inc. Zurn Green Turtle

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Product Focus

Surge Protection

Stage 2 Protection Point of Use (CHSP)

Stage 1 Protection Breaker Panel (CHSP)

From Plasma TV’s and HD DVD Players to surround sound systems and advanced gaming, today’s homes contain more electronics than ever. With this automation comes an increased vulnerability to the effects of surges.

One lightning storm could cost a homeowner thousands, even tens of thousands of dollars worth of damage to the electronics in a home. Once a surge enters a home and damages the electronic components, the homeowner is forced to embark on a time-consuming and frustrating journey. One must: • Diagnose all of the issues • Attempt to find all locations of

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A homeowner can help protect against such damage with a comprehensive approach to surge protection. Eaton’s surge suppression products offer the homeowner a complete approach, by offering both Stage I and Stage II surge protection.

Stage I: Service Entrance Protection is designed to provide premier surge protection for AC power, telephone and cable at the point of entrance to the home. Protection at this location can reduce surges to an acceptable level for surge strips to handle at the point of use.

Stage II: Point of use surge strips are designed to offer premier surge protection for specific electronics while providing innovative features to enhance user convenience safety.

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$1.1 Trillion in Energy Savings Due to Significant Natural Gas Production in Shale Crescent

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atural gas endusers, which include American households, businesses, manufacturers, and electric power generators, have realized $1.1 trillion in savings since 2008 as a result of increased natural gas production in the Shale Crescent USA region (Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia), according to a new economic analysis released today.

The report, Natural Gas Savings to End-Users: 20082018, A Technical Briefing Paper, released by Shale Crescent USA (SCUSA) and the Ohio Oil & Gas Energy Education Program (OOGEEP), available at OneTrillionSaved.org, finds that the substantial growth in domestic natural gas production resulted in more than $4,000 in savings per household over the ten-year period for those that use natural gas.

Tied directly to the abundance of affordable natural gas, residential, commercial, industrial, and electric power generating sectors in these

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three states have realized a combined savings of more than $90 billion since 2009.

Industrial users in Shale Crescent USA have realized nearly $25 billion in savings over the past ten years, increasing the attractiveness for new manufacturing investments – a conclusion that aligns with the findings of previous studies conducted by IHS Markit for Shale Crescent USA. “The strength of natural gas and natural gas liquids production in the Shale Crescent region, as this report confirms, has made this region

the most profitable place to build a petrochemical plant, giving manufacturers here a critical competitive edge,” said Shale Crescent USA cofounder Jerry James. “Energy is the catalyst to breathing new life into American manufacturing and, after years of challenges, we are excited about the bright future in store for communities all along the Shale Crescent.”

Development of the Marcellus and Utica shale formations in these states is responsible for one-third of the nation’s natural gas production, and recent projections show the region will account for nearly 45

percent by 2040.

“The surge of affordable, reliable energy had an incredibly positive impact on our operations. The natural gas savings we realized were the driving force in reducing operating costs, which allowed Eagle to invest in new equipment, expand our workforce and grow as a company,” said Joe Eddy, former president and CEO of Eagle Manufacturing, which produces over 750 products from their Wellsburg, West Virginia site.

The report also demonstrates the dramatic energy savings delivered to residential consumers across the country.

Low income households experience some of the most significant savings, with energy bills for the lowest 20 percent of incomes, dropping by 30 percent, or $315, since 2008. This would be similar to a 2.7 percent boost in annual income.

“If Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia were a country, it would be the world’s third largest natural gas producer – an accomplishment due to technology innovation that is unlocking energy from the Marcellus and Utica shales, and resulting in growth across the region,” said Rhonda Reda, Executive Director of the Ohio Oil & Gas Energy Education Program. “The savings tied to Ohio natural gas production have been transformational for all energy consumers, particularly for low-income families who spend a disproportionate amount on energy,”

Key Findings: • Increased production of U.S. natural gas, led by growth in the Shale Crescent Region, has led to $1.1 trillion in energy savings nationwide.

• Over $90 billion in savings for all natural gas users in the Shale Crescent Region.

• Nearly $25 billion in savings for Shale Crescent region manufacturers and industrial users.

• U.S. households have realized an average of $4,000 in natural gas savings over the 10-year period and consumers in the Shale Crescent region have realized savings approximately 30% higher than the national average.

• Energy savings amount to a 2.7% raise for low-income families

About Shale Crescent USA: The Shale Crescent USA economic development initiative aims to encourage business growth in Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The multi-stakeholder initiative provides information and resources for companies

looking to launch or expand business, highlighting competitive advantages and opportunities to leverage lowcost, abundant natural gas, unmatched access to key markets and infrastructure and other business advantages.

For more information, please visit ShaleCrescentUSA.com.

About Ohio Oil and Gas Energy Education Program: The Ohio Oil and Gas Energy Education Program (OOGEEP) is a non-profit statewide education and public outreach program. Created in 1998, OOGEEP provides a variety of educational, research and public outreach projects. These programs primarily focus on economic impact research, STEM programs, scholarships, firefighter training, industry safety training, workforce development and guest speaker programs. OOGEEP is funded by Ohio’s crude oil and natural gas industry through an assessment on the production of all crude oil and natural gas produced in Ohio. OOGEEP is not a state agency and does not utilize any taxpayer dollars.

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Bentley Systems Introduces AssetWise Digital Twin Services and OpenUtilities Digital Twin Services for Asset and Network Performance

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ew Immersive Asset Service enables 4D visualization and analytics visibility for “evergreen” digital twins

The Year in Infrastructure 2019 Conference -- Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the leading global provider of comprehensive software and digital twin cloud services for advancing the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure, today introduced new digital twin services for asset and network performance. AssetWise Digital Twin Services converge digital context, digital components, and digital chronology to provide immersive visualization and advanced analytics for enhanced decision support and improved performance of infrastructure assets.

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aligning GIS, reality modeling, performance, simulation, and other enterprise data required to effectively manage assets including power plants, substations, and entire networks.

Alan Kiraly, senior vice president, asset and network performance for Bentley Systems, said, “In order to truly gain and act on insights that impact the performance and reliability of infrastructure assets, and also of the networks which connect them, digital twins must provide live and accurate physical and engineering data across time, effectively in 4D. Through the accessibility of cloud and web services, and our opensource platform for immersive visualization and analytics visibility, AssetWise Digital Twin Services will enable all AssetWise users, and new users, to broaden the benefits of going digital more

comprehensively.”

AssetWise Digital Twin Services iTwin Immersive Asset Service iTwin Immersive Asset Service provides immersive visualization and analytics visibility, in a rich, interactive 4D digital twin context, for decision support to sustain and improve the performance of infrastructure assets. Its cloud and web services enable owner-operators to make infrastructure engineering information accessible and comprehensible to a wider population.

AssetWise 4D Analytics AssetWise 4D Analytics uses advanced analytics and machine learning to

provide insights into current conditions and trends, and to predict future performance.

Data sources can include any information accessible to AssetWise including inspections, work history and extremely large data sets such as from IoT devices.

Results can be understood in the digital twin’s context using extensive graphing and dashboarding capabilities.

Services enable organizations to identify data quality issues, visualize these issues on a map, and resolve issues using smart rules and machine learning. Pre-defined and userextensible dashboards and analytics provide insights and visualization for OpenUtilities digital twins.

AssetWise Linear Analytics

(With Siemens) APM for Power Plants speeds up the digitalization of power plants and provides intelligent analytics with a range of innovative offerings and managed services solutions for Asset Performance Management.

Traditionally, the complexity of linear assets makes it hard to visualize and understand the vast quantity of data associated with these types of networks. AssetWise Linear Analytics takes data from many observed sources and aligns it, with engineering fidelity, to location and time on a linear network. Once aligned, using a library of linear network-aware data processing rules, users can identify trends and anomalies within rail or road networks.

AssetWise Linear Analytics includes visualization dashboards that provide users with instant access to all data at any location on the network.

OpenUtilities Digital Twin Services (ET, IT, OT) Energy utilities are faced with modernizing their aging infrastructure along with the new challenges of distributed energy resources at the grid edge. OpenUtilities Digital Twin Services consolidate, validate, and align ET (engineering technology), IT, and OT information including network GIS, reality modeling, performance, simulation, and other enterprise data across departmental and workflow silos. OpenUtilities Digital Twin

Digital Co-ventures for Asset and Network Performance

(With Siemens) Digital Services for Brownfield T&D leverages OpenUtilities Digital Twin Services for existing substation resilience, linking together the substation model, reality context, and asset data to provide access to vital information to reduce downtime and streamline problem identification and resolution, particularly in cases where substations are remote and difficult to reach.

(With Siemens) OpenUtilities DER Planning and Design Assessment Solutions Bentley’s OpenUtilities Analysis, OpenUtilities DER Optioneering, and OpenUtilities Design Optioneering incorporate Siemens PSS®SINCAL, a power systems analysis solution providing a seamless and continuously updated environment for modeling and simulation. These solutions enable owner-operators to more efficiently model the grid for decentralized energy

without compromising safety and reliability.

About Bentley’s Asset and Network Performance Offerings Bentley Systems undertakes to advance BIM and GIS through 4D infrastructure engineering digital twins for asset and network performance.

AssetWise software and cloud services manage geocoordinated information for asset performance modeling throughout the operations and maintenance lifecycle of infrastructure assets, and their associated networks, in transportation, water/ wastewater, and energy and communications (OpenUtilities). Enterprise solutions can combine AssetWise ALIM, AssetWise Asset Reliability, AssetWise Enterprise Interoperability, and SUPERLOAD. All infrastructure owners can finally open up previously-dark engineering data for asset performance digital twins, progressively enabled by Bentley’s iTwin Services—including Immersive Asset, Linear Analytics, 4D Analytics, and OpenUtilities Digital Twin cloud services.

In 2019 ARC Advisory Group’s Asset Reliability market study named Bentley Systems as the APM market leader overall, and also as #1 in each of Transportation, Oil and Gas, and Electric Power T&D. Also in 2019, ARC’s Engineering Design Tools for Plants, Infrastructure, and BIM market study ranked Bentley #1 in Electrical T&D, Communications. Of the Bentley Infrastructure 500 Top Owners, 24 among the top 50 rely upon AssetWise.

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LG Empowers UAE bisunesses to accelerate Air Solutions Agenda

Company’s Sees Growth Across Air Conditioning and Air Purification Portfolio in 2020 DUBAI, UAE, OCTOBER 11, 2020 – As the pandemic unfolded, the need for more advanced air solutions was quickly recognized by businesses the world over, with organizations accelerating their efforts to install new heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) technologies at unprecedented speed and scale.

With physical spaces now either fully open, or experiencing phased reopenings, from major transport hubs, hotels and entertainment venues, to offices and schools – three common challenges remain: operating efficiently, maintaining comfortable environments and instilling a sense of confidence for people to return.

As a market leader in air solutions, LG Electronics (LG) continues to work alongside its network of partners to not only alleviate such concerns, but also push the boundaries of innovation and create positive business impact.

Testament to this, within the UAE’s air purification market (valued at approximately $5 million), LG has captured 20% market share this year.

Within the cooling equipment market (excluding chillers), valued at $200 million in the UAE, LG estimates having captured 23% of the local market over the same time period.

LG’s advanced variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems are currently installed at a number of sites across the Emirates, some of which include: Dubai’s Sustainable City, Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat 54

Beach Villas, American University and 410-property Mirfa Beach Villa complex, in addition to Ras Al Khaimah’s Delhi Private School (DPS) and the Majan Printing Press factory. The company remains at the forefront of the air solutions agenda for many local entities and prides itself on offering a differentiated service in comparison to its competitors.

To ensure thorough standards of service are not only met, but exceeded, since 2010, LG has been training technicians at its state-of-the-art training facility in Jebel Ali. The LG Air Solutions Academy acts as a regional hub for the company, where training programs and workshops are conducted on a regular basis.

In recent months, LG has introduced purification and sterilization kits which can be installed on existing air conditioning units to advance both comfort and indoor air quality. The company has also introduced its Dual Vane and Round Cassette air conditioning units, for more aesthetic-conscious customers who wish to maximize optimal air flow, without impeding on the design of their environment.

At IFA 2020, the company unveiled its PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier – a device which harnesses two H13 HEPA filters to offer access to better quality air on-the-go. In the B2B domain, the company has seen particular expressed interest and demand from government bodies and hospitals alike. The device is expected to launch in the UAE in late 2020.

LG has recently strengthened its ties with industry leading bodies, such as ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers) and REHVA (Federation of European Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Associations), to ensure its new products are designed in line with globallyrecognized standards.

In response to the pandemic, the company is leveraging secure collaboration tools, ensuring continuity and confidentiality with its high-profile client base remains. To aid better customer care, LG is also delivering real-time monitoring and predictive failure diagnosis services, through cloud-based, non-face-to-face solutions (Total Management System) for service and maintenance. At a global level, the company is preparing to introduce cloud-based smart care solutions which leverage AI for proactive customer engagement.

“At LG, we have a long-standing history of supporting the UAE’s businesses through our diverse portfolio of innovative HVAC solutions.

We recognize the complexities of today’s climate, in which decisionmakers are tasked with balancing the comfort and hygiene needs of their end-users, alongside operating with greater efficiency. We remain committed to helping businesses during these times, by offering solutions which prioritize each of these facets with equal measure, while also ensuring to advance our agenda of striving for meaningful innovation, to create positive impact in the country,” said Mr. Suraj Kumar, Technical Manager – Air Solutions, LG Electronics Gulf.

About LG Electronics Air Solution Business Unit LG Electronics’ Air Solution Business Unit is a global leader in HVAC and energy solutions with a comprehensive portfolio of proven expertise and performance. Launching Korea’s first residential air conditioner in 1968, LG has paved the way for total HVAC solutions over the last five decades through strategic utilization of advanced technologies.

With a well-established production base and industry-leading capacity, the company provides effective HVAC solutions for both the commercial and residential sectors. Its wide range of cutting-edge systems for heating, ventilation and air conditioning truly represent LG’s initiative in offering the most optimized solutions for a variety of uses. Pursuant to its mission of “Innovation for a Better Life,” the company offers solutions boasting high energy efficiency and reliability based on its state-of-the-art knowhow and technologies to ensure the most optimal environment for users. For more information, please visit www.

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How an Engineering CEO Can Safely Reopen Its Business

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ow a technology, industrial or engineering CEO safely lead their organization through Phase 2 of the pandemic crisis. This is the management phase between the containment of the crisis and things beginning to ease and recover.

An uncertain wait and see phase with its own unique communications challenges along the way for an Engineering CEO and business leaders.

Around the world, governments, business and industry are rising to the enormous challenge of managing the COVID-19 crisis. From one country to another, certain quarantine restrictions are carefully being eased, while others are still at lockdown stage. After several weeks of reacting and learning to adapt to the immediate impact of the crisis, we have reached a new phase where stakeholders want to know about wellbeing, job security, financial consequences and business continuity.

An Engineering CEO must steer through changes in business pattern, new ways of delivering products and services, research new technologies and rethink their entire marketplace. Along the COVID-19 crisis cycle of disruption, management and recovery, there are still many potential difficulties businesses face, such as cost savings, lay-offs, furloughs or other shortterm and long-term impacts.

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uninterrupted service but with additional safety measures. Providing reassurance should be the central principle to all stakeholder communications at this stage.

An engineering CEO should adopt a new way of communicating that is more considerate, empathetic and adjusted in tone from a linguistic perspective. They must carefully balance the need to drive business performance with the need to be sensitive. The pandemic has translated into a new global language of speaking to internal and external stakeholders who are worrying about what will happen next.

Everything an engineering CEO do and communicate is currently scrutinized by the public and media more than usual. An engineering CEO need to show that they are sharing the pain, be authentic and human, resonating with the new realities for employees, customers and the community. Employees remain a key stakeholder group that requires regular communication. An engineering CEO must provide a framework to adopt and keep their teams informed, loyal, motivated and engaged during the pandemic crisis.

Public and Private Sector Collaboration COVID-19 is a considerable new responsibility for the corporate sector who now needs to team up with government to restart the economy.

Governments have had to rely on companies to step forward quickly to provide key workers, essential supplies and services. Neither business nor government can go this alone, so an engineering CEO should be proactive in their public affairs efforts at a time when governments are looking for solutions.

New Challenges Ahead This is a crisis beyond the experience of most engineering CEOs who now need to strike the right tone of caution coupled with forward-paced optimism and confidence. An engineering CEO with a longer-term approach will spark innovations and effective leaders have the opportunity to shape a meaningful story for their organization at this generation-defining moment.

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HVAC Safety Tips When Returning to Work Amid COVID-19

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ith the easing of restrictions in various countries amid Covid-19 pandemic, and life gradually returning to normal, employees across all sectors have started going back to their workplaces, thus the urge to highlight the needs of effective building and utility systems’ procedures, to ensure that these offices and buildings provide HVAC safety system and protection from contaminants.

Effective building and utility systems, including Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems, are indispensable in fighting the spread of any pandemic or infection, as they help to eliminate and reduce the impact of ‘micro-virus’ or airborne viruses, thus ensuring the health and safety of employees and visitors inside the building.

The outbreak of the COVID-19 has raised concerns about the virus’ airborne transmission, calling for an urgent reevaluation of ventilation systems inside closed spaces in order to ensure a superior Indoor Air Quality (IAQ).

HVAC engineers recommended several important precautionary measures, noting that such measures are optional and not mandatory since they do not eliminate the risk of infection, rather, help to reduce its transmission, especially with the possibility of viruses traveling through the air at a higher rate in closed spaces, in addition to the possibility of viral particles traveling between surfaces, if the air flow is higher than the required limit.

HVAC Safety #1: Enhance your Indoor Air Quality The importance of maintaining the Indoor Air Quality in buildings, through a number of basic requirements should be addressed by the building’s facility management and HVAC safety contractors.

It is essential to ensure the filtration and purification of air entering the building through the HVAC Safety Systems; setting temperature and humidity at specified levels.

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Underlining the significance of maintaining the highest levels of fresh air in closed areas, he said that the percentage of fresh air differs from one place to another depending on the application and utilization purposes – such as office buildings, renewable energy factories, consumer electronics warehouses, hospitals, etc. – and the type of HVAC Safety Systems it is equipped with.

HVAC engineers stressed that the best way to ensure that virus particles do not hover or linger in common enclosed spaces is to increase its rate of ventilation and air circulation, and to ensure the methods of expelling the particles outside the building.

International Air Quality Standards including The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE 62.1) - recommend that air should be regularly changed and circulated in rooms every hour depending on the size of the room, its use, the number of individuals inside it and other related factors.

For example, the air inside smoking rooms needs to be changed 15-20 times/hour, laboratories 6-12 times, warehouses 3-10 times, offices 6-8 times, office buildings’ dining rooms 7-8 times, meeting rooms 8-12 times, and parking in building basement 1530 times.

HVAC Safety #2: Adapt your maintenance methodology HVAC engineers recommends providing Air Handling Units with high-quality, efficient filtration systems that can filter out viral particles of all sizes. It is also advised to carry out periodic preventive maintenance checkups, and to increase their frequency during the pandemic.

Furthermore, HVAC technicians and engineers suggests cleaning and sterilizing the air ducts, water ducts, filters and other

components, with switching off and restarting the system from time to time, while ensuring optimum humidity levels inside the units, to combat the spread of viral particles, molds and bacteria inside them.

HVAC Safety #3: The new normal of future building design Project owners, consultants and contractors should consider several factors when designing new buildings and facilities.

The HVAC equipment should meet the buildings’ requirements, taking into account the necessary and the required levels of fresh air, and to increase the ventilation whenever required, as ventilation and an exchange between indoor and outdoor air is vital to reduce airborne pollutants and to reduce disease transmission rates.

Furthermore, it is advisable to place the HVAC equipment in a part of the building that is easy to access for frequently carry out the necessary maintenance and cleaning procedures.

Humidity levels inside the building should not be less than 40% or exceed 60% in order to prevent the growth of mold and the multiplication of pollutants that will inevitably affect the health of people inside the buildings.

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ENGIE Provide Smart Building Services to a COVID-19 Lab

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NGIE Solutions, an international leader in providing zerocarbon energy and innovative integrated facilities management solutions, is providing Group 42 (G42), a leading artificial intelligence and cloud computing company, with cutting edge, technology-based facilities management solutions – and the manpower required to operate them – to improve safety and efficiency within the new high throughput COVID-19 lab detection.

The state-of-the-art COVID-19 lab, which is one of only a few in the world to reach Biosafety Level (BSL) 3, is capable of conducting thousands of COVID-19 lab tests per day, and is the first in the world of such scale to be operational outside of China. It plays an essential role in combatting the virus by accelerating the identification and diagnosis of suspected cases, enabling a rapid response to the outbreak.

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ENGIE Solutions will provide the laboratory with bespoke smart building and technology services, which will reduce the number of people on-ground, thereby decreasing safety risks for laboratory personnel. The company will incorporate wireless IoT (Internet of Things) sensor technology to control various functions, including energy management, air quality and health, comfort, and safety. It will also offer a Condition Based Monitoring service, which provides live monitoring and alerts for both asset and environmental conditions. Over time, collected asset information will facilitate data-driven decisions with regards to asset maintenance strategy, replacement, and running costs.

These services, as well as the manpower required to operate them, are provided as part of ENGIE Solution’s commitment to the safety and wellbeing of the community.

Ian Harfield, Executive Vice President, ENGIE Solutions, said: “ENGIE Solutions and G42 have a long-standing partnership, and when we learnt about the development of the new COVID-19 lab detection, we were keen to contribute our solutions and expertise towards overcoming the pandemic. Smart technology solutions can have a significant positive impact on highly controlled facilities such as laboratories, by enhancing the environment and increasing safety for personnel – something that is especially important in times such as these.”

Mr. Ashish Koshy, CEO of G42 Healthcare, said: “This COVID-19 lab has a significant role to play in the efforts to halt the spread of COVID-19, by providing the most reliable PCR tests. This suite of customized solutions provided by our partner, ENGIE Solutions, will enable us to continue to process tests at the same rate while limiting the staff on-ground, therefore increasing their safety, enabling more social distancing with more staff staying at home, and contributing to the overall safety during this unprecedented outbreak.”

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Ready-To-Use Software Bots to Combat COVID-19 Software Bots article sponsored by Automation Anywhere - Announces Free Bots to Combat COVID-19 Business Disruptions

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utomation Anywhere, a global leader in Robotic Process Automation (RPA), unveiled a library of free, ready-to-use software bots for its free Community Edition product to enable business continuity and employee productivity amid the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Beginning today, users of its Community Edition – the company’s free version of its web-based, cloud-native digital workforce platform – can gain free access to the Community Edition Bot Pack, a broad set of software bots to help automate a wide range of simple tasks as well as complex business processes.

“Intelligent automation has become a force of good to help reduce risks and increase efficiencies, from frontline workers to back office experts,” said Milan Sheth, EVP - IMEA of Automation Anywhere. “By offering free, ready-to-use software bots, we are tearing down barriers to innovation and problem solving – making it easier for individuals and businesses the world over to come together as a community and start a grassroots movement to combat Covid-19 through the power of automation.”

The free software bots have been developed by intelligent RPA experts at Automation Anywhere as well as the global RPA developer community.

They are designed to automate processes in key business areas that have been impacted the most

by COVID-19: business continuity, remote working, employee productivity, team communications, and more.

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For example, the remote employee cloud backup bot automates repetitive, manual processes to help employees working remotely set up cloud backups to protect their work. The Slack notification and Salesforce report extractor software bots facilitate business continuity and communication across distributed teams.

The Excel data lookup bot helps to find data based on column or row in an Excel document.

The essentials shopping assistant bot searches online sites to automatically identify local stores that have essential items in stock, such as disinfectant wipes, hand sanitizer, and toilet paper – and provides updates via email. The advisories bot collects relevant policy information in localities and provides national and global stats about the coronavirus’ outbreaks and trends.

Automation Anywhere will continue to expand this free offering with new software bots added every week to help businesses and individuals stay productive in these turbulent times.

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ustainable cities of the future can be defined as those that have the latest facilities in technology, buildings, renewable energy generation solutions, and environmental conservation. The sustainability of cities would will contribute towards positive progress of future societies, as they become more developed and civilized on the path to sustainable development.

One of the aspects of urban development accompanying the technical boom is that cities are established in line with the needs of people, not the other way around, to achieve the equation of smart transformation. This way, smart cities become compatible with development while maintaining their originality and their social, economic and environmental characteristics.

Smart cities are data-dependent and address economic or social challenges to achieve sustainable development. Such data underpins sustainable city planning and inspires future foresight and boosts performance levels to achieve ideal societies for the future.

The innovation and optimal use of modern technologies and data is the cornerstone of establishing future cities which Asian cities must achieve in order to establish its position as a global centre for sustainable information infrastructure.

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Keeping pace with urbanization, technological development, and the creation of smart cities, will enhance the well-being of citizens, residents and visitors. This will contribute towards an ideal and healthy environment for living and working, in a manner that provides successive generations with a healthy, satisfying and safe life.

Asian countries must realize that innovation is the primary source of wealth and development, bypassing their dependence on natural resources in order to realign their focus upon talent and ideas as the source of innovation.

The World Urban Forum is being held for the first time in the Middle East in the Arab world and this occurrence in itself is a strong testament to the success of Abu Dhabi’s effective strategy in implementing sustainable urbanization, characterized by the city’s dramatic shift towards urbanization in a relatively short period of time. The forum will provide a detailed study on the effects of modern-day urbanisation on societies, cities, economies, and climate change.

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Welding Projects To Do At Home

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ost people are often very busy with their lives. They could be going through problems, difficulties, or just following an everyday routine. It is usually great to have exciting hobbies, they bring you happiness. Whether you are picking up welding as a hobby or interested in making a few creative pieces, DIY projects can be loads of fun.

These items mentioned below don’t require any expensive material unless you want to be more creative. While making these, it is best to use your imagination instead of copying professionals online. It will be more fun. You can also find more project ideas anywhere online.

Here are five welding projects that can easily be done at home:

Metallic Cart While it might not be of much use to you, it can be great to keep all the welding tools in. It is one of the most fun things to create.

You can make a small or big cart, depending on your requirements.

You can use this to carry around tools instead of lugging them around.

Flowers Flowers can be a beautiful gift for a loved one. A simple rose 78

can make someone’s entire day.

However, they only last for a short period. That is why a metallic flower could be even better. First, try making the easiest flower before welding your partner’s favorite one.

You can also make it better by using spray paint to color the different parts.

Fire Pit If you have a house with a beautiful backyard, a fire pit might make a great addition to it. You can easily weld a small fire pit, with a stand. You can design it however you like, but make sure it is shaped like a bowl. The deep middle would be where you place the firewood. It can be great for outdoor parties. You can also cozy up with your family around the pit and make s’mores while getting warm on a chilly night.

Fire Guard If the idea of a fire pit seems like a great, it might be best to weld a fireguard as well. It can be very useful in protecting your young kids or toddlers from getting too close, in case you aren’t watching them. No parent will ever want their child to get hurt, and getting burned is one of the worst things. A fire guard will keep everyone at a safe distance away from the pit, but close enough to still feel the heat and make s’mores.

Hammock Chair Hammocks are a great way to lay back and relax. However, the outside weather might not always be suitable for a hammock, or you might not have a backyard. That is where a hammock chair comes in. It is one of the easiest things to make. All you need to do is make a metallic skeleton, then add your preferred cloth material that would act as a hammock. To make this even better, you can curve the bottom and get a rocking hammock chair. It can be a great addition to your furniture and can be extremely relaxing after a long day.

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Are you ready for the new challenges & opportunities as power markets around the world evolve?

This is an essential core knowledge course for those involved in the business or regulation of the power industry.

It leads you through a clear, accessible and thorough examination of the economics of power generation, from power plant cost influences to end-customer prices. It contextualises this analysis with key consideration of industry drivers and trends, including increasingly liberalised and competitive markets, evolving policy support and management frameworks, the growth and integration of renewable power sources, and the restructuring of power systems towards more decentralised operations.

A highly interactive presentation style allows for plenty of Q&A and time to discuss the issues from multiple stakeholder perspectives; including power plant owners, investors, policymakers and energy customers. This course is an essential primer for those seeking to navigate successful business routes through transitioning electricity systems.

Benefits of Attending • Clear, independent and business focused introduction • Language designed for non-experts; particularly senior executives, policymakers & investment decision-makers • Core knowledge building, including up-to-the-minute examples from markets around the world • Interactive discussion of key market and economic variables • Quantification of key issues using simple numerical calculations, real data and Excel-based tools We will examine these key questions: • Which variables drive the economics of electricity generation?

• How do generation costs combine with other factors to produce end-use electricity prices?

• How are current technology & system trends impacting electricity costs and prices?

• What are policymakers doing to keep costs down?

• Who are the key stakeholders and influencers on electricity economics?

• What are the value-chain impacts of market Liberalisation and Competition?

• How are solar and wind power (and other low-carbon options) changing market environments?

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Who Should Attend: • Power generators, utilities and IPPs • Investors, including commercial and development banks, venture capital and private equity • Policymakers and policy advisors • Transmission / Distribution system operators (grid) • Power system vendors & EPC contractors • Large electricity users • Commercial services suppliers (law, insurance etc.)

Teaching Methodology The agenda will combine presented materials with plenty of opportunity for Q&A, interactive discussions, and the use of quantitative models to illustrate key learning points. Current market examples and data are utilised wherever helpful.

Course Certificate Upon the successful completion of this course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion bearing the signatures from both the Course Director and the Course Organiser. This Certificate will testify your endeavour and serve towards your professional advancement.

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Event Info Gas & LNG Markets, Contracts & Pricing 16 – 20 March 2020, Singapore 28 Sep – 2 Oct 2020, Port of Spain 23 – 27 Nov 2020, Singapore www.infocusinternational.com/gaslng

Overview

Due to the complex geopolitical nature of gas/ LNG sourcing and long term nature of gas transactions between buyers and sellers, it is commercially prudent for those involved in thisprocess to know the global gas & LNG supply & markets condition, available methodologies for price determination, contract structure and negotiation techniques. Any misjudgement in any of these areas could result in wrong sourcing decisions, significant adverse financial consequences and legal liabilities.

This course has, therefore, been designed to enable the professionals in the gas sector and gas advisory services to make right sourcing decision, construct gas/LNG contracts and negotiate from a position of strength and knowledge in order to gain a competitive edge in the process.

Course Highlights • Global gas/LNG market and market structure in Asia Pacific, Africa, Middle East, Europe and USA regions • Current gas/LNG outlook and trends • Contract terminology and construction operational, commercial and legal basis of gas, LNG and Gas Transportation Contracts • Principles of gas/LNG Sales and Purchase Agreement (GSPA/SPA), Gas Transportation Agreement (GTA) and Regasification Agreements • Gas/LNG pricing principles, current practice and price indexation in competitive gas markets • Contracting and negotiation - proven techniques Benefits of Attending • Background knowledge to framework to facilitate gas/LNG commercial decisions • Understanding current trends of the gas organisation structure • Knowledge of the underlying rationale for gas contract terms and conditions • Learn to construct gas, LNG and gas transportation contracts and negotiate them • Understanding of techniques of gas/LNG price setting in competitive markets • Awareness of operation of trading hubs, spot and arbitrage • Holistic understanding of what is required to put a new supply chain in place Who Should Attend Energy professionals including but not limited to:

• Purchasing/Supply Chain • Legal/Contracts Negotiation • Commercial • Finance/Pricing • Marketing • Trading • Sales/Business Development • Project Finance • Corporate Planning From Sectors: • Natural gas E&P • Gas/LNG trade, shipping, transmission, distribution • Government agencies • Gas based power generation • Gas/LNG related project finance, asset management, hedge funds, equity/fixed income • Gas pipeline and high pressure transportation Course Certificate Upon the successful completion of this course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion bearing the signatures from both the Course Director and the Course Organiser. This Certificate will testify your endeavour and serve towards your professional advancement.

To Register/Enquire on this course, please contact:

Weslyn Lee

Infocus International Group Tel: +65 6325 0274 Email: abigail@infocusinternational.com Website: www.infocusinternational.com/gaslng

5 day course “The best gas / LNG course I have ever attended. I will gladly recommend it to anyone.” by past participant, Chevron

GAS & LNG

MARKETS, CONTRACTS & PRICING A comprehensive all-in-one course addressing all key elements for successful gas & LNG business strategies

16 – 20 Mar 2020 Singapore 28 Sep – 2 Oct 2020 Port of Spain 23 – 27 Nov 2020 Singapore

Course Highlights ■ Global gas/LNG market and market structure in Asia Pacific, Africa, Middle East, Europe and USA regions ■ Current gas/LNG outlook and trends ■ Contract terminology and construction - operational, commercial and legal basis of gas, LNG and Gas Transportation Contracts ■ Principles of gas/LNG Sales and Purchase Agreement (GSPA/SPA), Gas Transportation Agreement (GTA) and Regasification Agreements ■ Gas/LNG pricing principles, current practice and price indexation in competitive gas markets ■ Contracting and negotiation - proven techniques

Benefits of Attending ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Background knowledge to framework to facilitate gas/LNG commercial decisions Understanding current trends of the gas organisation structure Knowledge of the underlying rationale for gas contract terms and conditions Learn to construct gas, LNG and gas transportation contracts and negotiate them Understanding of techniques of gas/LNG price setting in competitive markets Awareness of operation of trading hubs, spot and arbitrage Holistic understanding of what is required to put a new supply chain in place

Book 3 persons and save

$600 each

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ENERGY INSIGHT

E: abigail@infocusinternational.com

www.infocusinternational.com/gaslng

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