June 2018 Oil and Gas Leaders Issue 015

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More Work, Less Time How Engineers Can Optimize Their Schedule For Maximum Productivity How Engineers Can Get More Done Without Extending Work Hours

Changing the Industry from the Individual Up: Women in Energy

How Engineers Can Gain Credibility With Little to No Experience

Robots and Drones Are Transforming the Offshore Oil Market

Should Engineers Adapt the 3-Hour Work Day? JUNE 2018 ISSUE NO. 015

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Operating as a family-owned business founded in Lörrach, Germany, Endress+Hauser Instruments is a proven-market leader in the design and manufacture of instrumentation and measurement systems that monitor flow, pressure and temperature. Today, the instruments and measurement systems manufactured by Endress+Hauser are employed by clients operating within a broad base of industry applications including food, chemical, water and petroleum production and are supported by a comprehensive package of consulting, training, and repair services.

EDITOR’S NOTE

In this month’s cover story for Oil and Gas Leaders, we are featuring Endress+Hauser and its Managing Director in the UAE, Jens Winkelmann. Get to know the company’s history and how they are committed to supporting its customers along the road to digitalization. As a a leading manufacturer for process instrumentation and automation solutions, learn more about the company’s major projects and how they remain to be a leader in today’s competitive market.

We have also included several special features on the magazine such as the following: Make o r O n Your e i ate Don't Buy…Make Own! itro en Generation DedicatedinNitrogen Systems OffshoreGeneration Systems in Offshore re o an n ineer ith ea ershi s irations Six Reasons Why Executive and Professional Education Could Be Your Secret Weapon han in the n stry rom the n i i al Women in Energy o ots an rones re rans ormin the Offshore Oil Market We prepared helpful articles for engineers who want to get more work done without working overtime. Forget about extending work hours to beat the deadline. Learn how you can do your work in the least amount of time. Find out how you can optimize your schedule for maximum productivity! Read about our special feature on gaining credibility with little to no experience as well!

Lastly, find out whether engineers should adapt the 3-hour work day or now.

Now, scroll through our pages and read the latest stories that put the spotlight on the oil and gas industry. It’s that time of the month to sit back and relax. Get your monthly dose of engineering and technology news and stories with GineersNow: Oil and Gas Leaders!

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Contents

PARCO Awards PMC Contract to TechnipFMC for Pakistan’s Largest Refinery Project

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Are You an Engineer with Leadership Aspirations? Six Reasons Why Executive and Professional Education Could Be Your Secret Weapon

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How Engineers Can Do More In Less Time

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Endress+Hauser: A Success Story

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RDIF, Mubadala Petroleum and Gazprom Neft Announce A Joint Venture to Develop Siberian Oil Fields

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Should Engineers Adapt the 3-Hour Work Day?

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How Engineers Can Gain Credibility With Little to No Experience

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Shell Signs Agreement on Energy Development 44 in Oman

Over 200 Senior Energy, Petrochemical a nd Private Sector Leaders and CEOs Tour Ruwais As Part of the ADNOC Downstream Investment Forum

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Robots and Drones Are Transforming the Offshore Oil Market

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How Engineers Can Get More Done Without Extending Work Hours

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Engineers Find a Way to Convert Carbon Dioxide Back to Energy

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Don’t Buy... Make Your Own! Dedicated Nitrogen Generation Systems in Offshore

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Changing the Industry from the Individual Up: Women in Energy

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ADNOC Receives Significant Interest in Plans to Grow Downstream Business

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How Engineers Can Optimize Their Schedule For Maximum Productivity

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Energy CEOs Embrace Digitization as New Technology Transforms Global Oil and Gas Industry

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PARCO Awards PMC Contract to TechnipFMC for Pakistan’s Largest Refinery Project

contract to carry out the management of pre-

will further strengthen the relationship between our two brotherly countries. We believe, as the largest industrial project in Pakistan, it will

Hub near Karachi, Pakistan.

for the country”, said Mr. Khalifa Al Suwaidi,

The project will be managed and operated the facilities will comprise a modern, deep barrels per day, supported by associated marine loading facilities. It will be Pakistan’s largest

and are proud to be part of this project, which will help meet the fuel requirements of the and Pakistan”, said Mr. Riccardo Moizo,

Government of Pakistan and Emirate of Abu Mr. Sikandar Sultan Raja, Secretary Petroleum rapidly increasing energy and fuel demand of Pakistan, this project is of great importance to improve the fuel supply situation and will support continued economic growth of the country.”

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and marketing of petroleum products. It has developed a track record of delivering successfully major investment projects.

Are You an Engineer with Leadership Aspirations?

Six Reasons Why Executive and Professional Education Could Be Your Secret Weapon Those who are successful in reaching the highest echelons of the engineering profession are often those who have allocated time and energy to their ongoing education.

Rising to the top of one’s organization or industry is no easy feat. With an increasingly competitive workforce of ambitious contenders in the engineering sector, it comes as no surprise that navigating the ranks of middle management and then executive roles take hard work and commitment. Indeed, there are instances in which hard work and dedication alone are not enough to secure a top position.

Those who are successful in reaching the highest echelons of the engineering profession are often those who have allocated time and energy to their ongoing education.

when it comes to standing out in a tightly held engineering workforce.

1. Undertaking a professional or executive education program keeps you up-to-date with the latest developments in your industry or profession. This is especially important for engineers, where rapid changes in technology mean that skills and knowledge to be renewed on an ongoing basis. Failing to keep up can lead to falling behind from a technical perspective, and becoming sidelined by new recruits possessing more recent education and training.

for Executive and Professional Education sets out six reasons why a commitment to Oil & Gas Leaders • June 2018

engineering sector relies on more than technical skills alone. You can be the very best

competitive among a group in a foreign country that you would not have otherwise had a good chance of succeeding in. executive and professional education to a essential when it comes to convincing their employers that they are up to the task of their team once they have won their new position.

Of course, professional and executive

Dr. Ilias Visvikis

engineer from a technical standpoint, but this far from assures your progression into higher management. Leaders need leadership skills, and often these are not the skills you learn during your degree. A professional or executive education program can help know-how, management ability, and a whole host of other capabilities that are essential to gaining – and maintaining – a leadership role. long-term career prospects is by developing an extensive professional network, full of other like-minded professionals. Joining an executive or professional education program is a great way to build your network, and establish meaningful relationships with people who one day could be the key to getting your dream job. executive education programs evidence to future employers your commitment to your career progression. It shows you take your career seriously, verifying to those on interview panels that you have the drive and ambition to learn the skills and acquire the knowledge you need to move into a leadership position.

undertaking it. Evidence shows that organizations that invest in ongoing training and development for their future leaders reap the rewards in the long-term. Organizations with a strong culture of investing in their people have higher rates of employee engagement and retention, with increased productivity and future leaders and then devoting the necessary time and energy to developing their leadership talent is one of the best ways to retain talent have worked with a number of engineers and organizations with large engineering positive impact such training and education has at an organization-wide level.

If you have management or leadership aspirations, do not neglect your ongoing learning and development. The sooner you make a commitment to undertaking high quality, and well recognized professional and executive education, the sooner you will start to

enrollment courses, all designed to give participants the knowledge, skills and selfassurance to foster new ways of thinking, better ways of doing business and opportunities to secure the success of their organizations for in the engineering sector, drawing on the knowledge and experience of faculty in the

broaden the geographical location in which you are seeking a promotion. Having a course under your belt from an institution that is known and respected internationally can help you break into a new overseas market, and make you

for engineering professionals and organizations

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How Engineers Can Do More In Less Time

Studies show that most people are unproductive at work. And when you’re an engineer trying to get to the top, that can be a very dangerous trap to fall in. But if there’s just so much to do in so little time, how do you handle it without the burnout? Well luckily, Science has given us a few ways to help:

Get things done in the least amount of time possible

Find out when you’re at your peak and try to adjust your work schedule to it.

Some people are more energized in the morning, some in the afternoon, and some at spectrum. the standard work hour, you’re likely to be a half and get into full work mode on the second half, you’re an afternoon person. If you’re eternally exhausted throughout the workday but tend to stay up at night, you’re most likely a night owl.

Get enough sleep

Research has shown that sleep allows the body to rest and repair itself for the grind the following day. So despite our culture’s tendency to pull all-nighters, just sleep in and set that work aside for tomorrow. Your body will thank you for it.

Take a break

Our bodies aren’t exactly designed to keep working and working for 8 hours straight. We get tired for a reason. Remember, Productivity is about excelling at the tasks that generate the highest value, not doing the most number of tasks. a time. To help you through this, you need to throughout the day. It gives you enough time

Get an office plant

Yes, I know, this is a bit odd. But science says Maybe it’s the fresh air and reconnection to nature where we belong.

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Endress+Hauser:

A Success Story Operating as a family-owned business founded in LĂśrrach, Germany, Endress+Hauser Instruments is a proven-market leader in the design and manufacture of instrumentation and measurement systems that instruments and measurement systems manufactured

by Endress+Hauser are employed by clients operating within a broad base of industry applications including food, chemical, water and petroleum production and are supported by a comprehensive package of consulting, training, and repair services.

measurement-engineering specialist. Its success is due to the continuity of a prudently run family-owned business that is fully committed to the critical principle of satisfying both the needs and requirements of its

around the globe sell products, services and solutions delivered by Endress+Hauser, while production sites in and development. Thanks to the established global roots of the business in various regions and industries, the Endress+Hauser Group is well placed and able to cope lean and highly networked organisation of the company personnel across the globe.

Endress+Hauser provides sensors, instruments, systems measurement as well as analytics and data acquisition.

The company supports customers with automation engineering, logistics and IT services and solutions and works closely with the chemical, petrochemical,

Endress+Hauser supports its customers in optimizing their processes in terms of reliability, safety, economic products and solutions are well accepted by major endusers in the region and the installed base has constantly increased over the past years.

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A dedicated service organization supports the customer during the installation, commissioning and life-cycle of our devices.

Endress+Hauser started operations in the Endress+Hauser Instruments International focused on regional support and development.

Over the past years, it has grown to more than

heightened cost pressures, tightening of for sales, service, marketing and project in a process plant and the complexity of a multi-vendor installed base with a mix of new and old technologies. Whatever the location or the industry, our global service force of over ensuring active local presence to help the customer to achieve their business goals.

operations in the UAE as a sales centre with also extended to Fujairah.

based on process knowledge and technical expertise of over six decades.

For two decades, Endress+Hauser was

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by the local representative. As a commitment to the Middle East region and to optimize customer support on the Arabian Peninsula, Endress+Hauser opened the new sales center

Endress+Hauser has always maintained a sectors which has enabled it to manage the high in the family-owned business. For example

sales center is equipped with resources for sales, services and project management.

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result that a new sales record was promptly accomplished in the following year after the economy had begun to recover.

Endress+Hauser has been the technology leader with best-in-class products and solutions to cater critical and challenging applications in the process industry. Its research and keep up the market pace in terms of technology and patent applications explain the technology superiority attached to them. Endress+Hauser products set standards in quality and technology.

In today’s competitive business, tackling the challenges of reducing costs, optimizing yesterday’s solutions will not yield the required results to create a competitive advantage.

Availability of big data for analysis, increased connectivity, and secure cloud based applications etc., connect people, processes and assets, providing continuous inputs and improvement opportunities.

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data from production processes and serve to ushered in huge potential. Endress+Hauser is not new to IIoT. It was one step ahead on the path of digitalization, when it introduced a pioneering sensor technology for liquid analysis in various industries such as chemical, power and energy, food and beverage and water and Endress+Hauser is committed to supporting its customers along the road to digitalization.

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topology. Digital transformation, will create a sustainable process, increase productivity and system availability while expanding competitiveness.

The Group has developed from a specialist in level measurement to a provider of complete solutions for industrial measuring technology and automation, with constant expansion into new territories and markets.

Major Projects Being a leading manufacturer for process instrumentation and automation solutions, Endress+Hauser has always been involved in prestigious projects, even though the public usually doesn’t get to see it.

Some of the clients that we have worked

Whether the cooling systems for iconic buildings in Dubai, the Dubai Mall, Metro Stations, the Dubai Opera the water quality measurement of the Dubai Fountains or involvement with the Masdar’s carbon capture and storage project in Abu Dhabi, Endress+Hauser’s devices deliver important information to run the systems as smoothly and as

their two plants DUBAL and EMAL produce world-class aluminium quality and use certain Endress+Hauser

and storage terminals in Fujairah like the

huge cement plants in the UAE are using Endress+Hauser devices to supply their quality products into the fast-growing construction market in the UAE and world’s largest manufacturer of ceramic tiles, is among one of Endress+Hauser’s customer.

About Jens Winkelmann I was born in the northern part of Germany in 1966 and grew up in a rather rural countryside, that was still heavily influenced economically by a big chemical plant nearby. This is also where my technical career started after high school. After an apprenticeship as measurement and control technician in the German Chemical Industry, “I graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering – Measurement and Control – from the University in Hannover, Germany.”. I knew right from the beginning that I would join Endress+Hauser. This was always in my career plan.

I joined Endress+Hauser in April 1997 in the after-sales service department. Since then I have gained tremendous experience in various aspects of the business working with Marketing, Projects, Sales and General Management. I have been working for Endress+Hauser in the Middle East region since 2009. When Endress+Hauser established its own sales centre in the UAE in 2014, I took over as Managing Director of the new Endress+Hauser (UAE) LLC with its offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and later also Fujairah. In my current position, I am responsible for the company business in the UAE. On the personal side, I have been married for 25 years. I have two children who are currently studying in universities in the Netherlands and the UK. I like to do sports, going off-roading in the deserts and mountains of the UAE and spending time with friends.

Leadership style As a leader I always believe in the empowerment of my team, encouraging them to take initiatives, make decisions and be accountable for their actions. I believe, critical thinking, challenging the status quo and the openness for new approaches are base for a successful, long-term and sustainable development of the people and the company.

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RDIF, Mubadala Petroleum and Gazprom Neft Announce A Joint Venture to Develop Siberian Oil Fields Petroleum, the UAE-based leading oil and gas exploration and production company, announce

sector.”

Petroleum, said:

Tomsk and Omsk regions. RDIF and Mubadala

percent interest and RDIF will hold the remaining is subject to customary regulatory and internal approvals. The corresponding agreement was announced today at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.

long-term growth strategy and sees Mubadala Petroleum’s entry into Russia. Through this new partnership with RDIF and Gazprom Neft, one of Russia’s leading operators, we will not only share but also further build on our expertise and capabilities in oil and gas while adding

Proved and probable reserves of hydrocarbons said: up joint ventures with international partners, but domestic and international markets, and transported primarily through the Eastern

funds of the UAE has invested in the Russian assets of Gazprom Neft. This transaction is of great importance not only for our company, but for the whole industry. The main advantage

investment in the Russian oil and gas sector. technologies for the search and extraction of hydrocarbons from the pre-Jurassic complex.

And it is important for us that our partners believed not only in the present, but also in the future of this asset. The task of beginning costa joint venture with Gazprom Neft brings the experience and expertise of our Middle East partners to the Russian oil and gas sector. RDIF, Mubadala Petroleum and Gazprom Neft see this

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Should Engineers Adapt the 3-Hour Work Day? There’s a convincing case that this might just work. spend a few hours to improve their skills, and then they stop. rest of the time, as discovered, the workers just read the news, browse social media, eat food, socialize about non-work topics, take smoke breaks, and even search for new jobs.

This study is supported by many others – one research concluded that people can only

While a three-hour work day makes this convincing case, another alternative, which is also shorter in terms of workweek, is already being explored by companies. education company Treehouse has made it to

another said that people struggled to stay on long.

revealed that he saw his employees become happier and more productive after he

Anders Ericsson, an expert on the psychology of work, believes so. as mentioned in his interview with the Atlantic time they can really concentrate maximally, you’re very likely to get them to acquire some time, or less work time — it’s about living In his career, Ericsson discovered that

basically take ridiculously good care of people because we think it’s the right thing to do.”

if people engage in a certain kind of practice that people do not need so many hours to focus on their craft, and even experts only Oil & Gas Leaders • June 2018

Will this shortened work hours be in favor for engineers given the nature of the job and the demand to deliver? What do you think?

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How Engineers Can Gain Credibility With Little to No Experience It’s been the dilemma of fresh engineering graduates or newly licensed engineers to get work but having no work experience at all. Here is what you can do.

We are pretty sure you have come across an internet meme about a young man in a job interview which essentially tells that the

not proven themselves yet or whose potentials have not been tapped.

If you are one of those engineers who

experience today.

It’s been the dilemma of fresh engineering graduates or newly licensed engineers to get work but having no work experience at all.

Lucky for some they had good internships, which could be their edge in landing jobs later. But how about those who have zero experience to put in their resumes?

Of course engineering companies want to hire those with an employment background. It’s a risk for them to take in engineers who have Oil & Gas Leaders • June 2018

experience, note that you only need to have the credibility for at least one company to be interested about you. Want to get that opportunity? Show to them that you are worthy of their trust as an employee.

So now the questions begs: how could you gain that credibility?

According to an initiative at Brandeis University’s Perlmutter Institute for Global that you can do as a young professional to

Leverage your research skills

Communicate proactively

area of expertise around it. Having a grasp of engineering trends and industry technology will give you an advantage that you could put in your resume or mention during the job interview.

During the job interview, your job is to convince that you are the right engineer for the vacant job. One of the most important skills that you need in this regard is your communication skills. You have to sell yourself and prove to the hiring manager that there is no other better engineer than you for the job.

Identify and embrace your specific Build a network of close contribution relationships What are your strengths as an engineer anyway? Which areas are you good at? Work on that and seek for resources that might help in you that aspect. This will be your starting

Volunteer willingly Because you do not have work experience just yet, you should be willing to volunteer. And that could mean that you will not be paid. But do it anyway for it shows your power of grit and determination.

You should have done this way before – even as an engineering student – so that you could they could be placed as character references in your resume. Hiring managers contact them and ask about you. If you have a close and good working relationship with them, you should be able to get the job because that is how to cement your credibility.

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Over 200 Senior Energy, Petrochemical and Private Sector Leaders and CEOs Tour Ruwais As Part of the ADNOC Downstream Investment Forum and employment, and drive the expansion and region. The strategy is expected to add more

manufacturing ecosystem in Ruwais through the creation of new petrochemical Derivatives numerous new petrochemical activities and chemicals, oil and gas chemicals, surfactants and detergents.

As part of the Ruwais area development, to meet the expected increase in demand for housing and other facilities resulting from an As part of the launch of the Abu Dhabi Downstream Investment Forum in Abu petrochemical and private sector leaders and facilities and key assets and were briefed on a number of future development plans.

The expansion of the Ruwais Industrial downstream business. Located in the kilometres west of Abu Dhabi, and building on the existing strengths and competitive

plans to make Ruwais an even more attractive and thriving city for a greatly expanded, diverse and high-skilled workforce. Along with infrastructure and community enhancement projects to ensure residents experience the best possible quality of life and are part of a strong, sustainable community. brought together leaders from a diverse range of industries and sectors, to discuss key trends impacting their businesses and investments in the energy and petrochemicals plans to become a global downstream leader, capable of stretching the margin of every barrel of oil produced, as it accelerates the will deliver more valuable upstream and more

the world’s largest and most advanced

an economic and sustainable supply of gas.

complex. Through a combined program of strategic partnerships and investment, of high-value downstream products, secure better access to growth markets around the world, and create a manufacturing ecosystem

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and East, several of the site’s control centres, locations, as well as a guided bus tour of

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Don’t Buy… Make Your Own! Dedicated Nitrogen Generation Systems in Offshore

gas industry has a decades-long history, and continues to play an integral role in the day-tounits, FPSO’s, and drill ships around the world.

Many applications, such as the blanketing or inerting of storage tanks aboard FPSO’s, or the like the drying of coiled tubing to prevent corrosion resulting from long-term moisture exposure, serve largely economic concerns.

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Without nitrogen, completing these tasks would come at increased operational risk and result in greater costs for operators.

We have come up with a solution to meet the the Nitrogen. For e.g. if customer has low pressure air source available on site, we would supply skid for the membranes and booster

In case the low pressure pure air is not available on site, our complete integrated solution will be the best option even in SNG II are:

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User-friendly Interactive touch-screen interface Pre-programmed maintenance alerts extensive uses. high pressure.

For some applications, like blanketing or inerting, the

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Changing the Industry from the Individual Up: Women in Energy Global Petroleum Show wants to tackle this issue head-on and to do so, we have connected with some of the most influential women currently working in the Canadian energy industry, to hear what they believe needs to be done.

The emergence of the #MeToo movement consciousness surrounding gender inequality and tangible changes are beginning to be realized in several industries. For example, this year has seen all British companies with

enough is being done to change the industry landscape. Global Petroleum Show wants to tackle this issue head-on and to do so, we have connected with some of the most believe needs to be done.

publicly report their gender pay gap. When it comes to statistics however, the energy industry does not fare well. Research shows

Katie Smith is the Executive Director for Young champion the interests of young women working in the industry. She points toward a

females in top management positions.

as the three main obstacles that women face when chasing advancement, or simply opportunity, in the energy industry. Beyond

tackling exterior forces such as government or ingrained cultures, Young Women in Energy place huge importance on enabling women to promote their own values. As Katie because the women I’ve been privileged to work beside are really impressive.”

Find mentors that you trust externally and internally and allow them to help you navigate how to be successful.

Take projects and/or risks that allow you counterparts.

However, in Katie’s view, the more traditional industry events is perhaps no longer the barriers. While still important, as these sessions certainly help to bridge the gender gap within the industry to some extent,

engage with men, we’re almost segregating ourselves further.” There are clear parallels between Katie’s views and gender dynamics

encourages women to actively work towards building up their own brand. Though, it is the industry’s brand that she takes most umbrage with, believing the current lack of diversity prevents it from being viewed as a progressive or attractive environment a good job at marketing our industry and unfortunately our image in the public domain is poor or eroding and the lack of diversity is critical we aggressively work on changing the

studies and anecdotal evidence has shown an increasing reluctance among male leaders

need to do so collectively rather than on an ad hoc basis”

to female colleagues, due to the fear of false harassment accusations.

just that. Katie Smith, who is also Proposals, Gerson will be speaking as part of the

we spoke to her on the issue of diversity the Need for Infrastructure’ panel. Alongside #MeToo movement and its social importance, she raised an increasingly common wariness driving a suspicious way of thinking that may result in a lack of trust and a lack of ability for women to build relationships with some people at a high level in the organization.” and understandably views it as a troubling addendum to the already extensive list of challenges that women face in the workplace and the energy industry particularly. Though an upwards battle, there are some key pieces

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ADNOC Receives Significant Interest in Plans to Grow Downstream Business New potential opportunities include

The downstream strategy will build on the two years, which focuses on maximizing value

in developing the new Ruwais Derivatives and performance, realigning the management of its portfolio of assets, and introducing a new and expanded partnership and investment model. considerable interest from potential partners, as it explores a range of new growth options and initiatives to accelerate the delivery of its recently announced downstream strategy.

The new downstream plans were outlined Downstream Investment Forum in Abu Dhabi.

global downstream leader, enabling it to further stretch the value of every barrel it produces UAE, creating a range of opportunities for new and existing partners and investors.

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Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of State and downstream, a central pillar of our strategy petrochemical growth engine at Ruwais. We are exploring a range of options in Ruwais, including bringing in partners who share our vision to develop new businesses that will accelerate the growth of the complex.

it exports those, but now it can take them and add more value to every barrel of crude oil and natural gas it produces, turning them into other products, and sending them to the Abu Dhabi is located at the cross roads of the world, and it’s a really ambitious idea that Abu Dhabi has experience of executing.”

Also commenting at the event, John Flint, impact of the program and the prospects of capturing the attention of investors around the world. The UAE is a good place to invest now because it has economic ambition coupled with dynamic and clear leadership.”

Also commenting at the Downstream Investment Forum, on his experience with

invest, we look for long term advantaged feedstock supply, ability to access markets, ability to leverage our technologies and the Dhabi, we found these things.”

They will provide the UAE private sector, and international companies, the opportunity to extended petrochemical value chain. The entire plan will support the development and highly skilled, specialized jobs and contribute to GDP growth.”

petrochemicals and manufacturing operations and capabilities in Ruwais, UAE. The plans will build on the existing strengths and competitive through a combined program of strategic partnerships and investment, and will see

transformation by executing its downstream

high-value downstream products to meet rising global demand. An enhancement of

valuable downstream, more sustainable and economic gas supply, and more proactive,

the creation of a manufacturing ecosystem in Ruwais in the form of Derivatives and

will look to create long term downstream partnerships, providing access to opportunities across the value chain for both investors and partners.

and employment in the UAE. The plans will In addition, the plans will see the creation of

attendance at the Downstream Investment model and the investment opportunities strategic partner, it’s a great place to invest... the UAE has great resources to produce, and Oil & Gas Leaders • June 2018

operations in Ruwais already make it the fourth

on Borealis’ proprietary Borstar® technology, and will be integrated with the existing

processing capacity and capabilities of the through a range of new initiatives and investments, including:

upgrade to improve product recoverability and maximize value from the bottom of the barrel.

Ruwais Derivatives Park will enable partners produce new primary chemical products from a broader range of feedstocks made available

heavier crudes. Developing this capability will Murban, as well as further support its new asset-backed trading activities.

Beyond the Derivatives Park, the Ruwais even further down the value chain, taking

development of new processing units to upgrade the company’s light and heavy to increase its gasoline production and allow the development of another vertical in the the development of aromatics, leading to further downstream business and investment activities within the new Ruwais Derivatives

the Derivatives Park, to manufacture higher value, converted end products, including packaging materials, coatings, high voltage insulation, pipes and automotive composites.

In addition to supplying valuable feedstocks, infrastructure, utilities and shared services at attractive rates to the potential tenants.

This announcement comes on the back of a

to growth markets.

– the LAB manufacturing facility will be complex, taking feedstocks of kerosene and benzene to produce the most common raw material in the manufacture of biodegradable household and industrial detergents and a number of other products.

creation of a new global fertilizers joint solutions provider in the global polymers and chemicals market, to explore opportunities for and a project development agreement with facility, also in Ruwais, to the FEED stage.

moved to the Front End Engineering Design In parallel to the developments at its domestic a world-scale, mixed feedstock cracker, that actively pursuing international expansion by targeting select growth market opportunities An additional polypropylene plant – also in engineering, procurement and construction

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footprints across the value chain and improve its market access and product placement capabilities.

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How Engineers Can Optimize Their Schedule For Maximum Productivity Here are some tips for improving your schedule and increase your productivity at work.

More often than not, we engineers have a lot of tasks on our to do list every day and it can have a hard time to just get them started. The

Focus on the Important Tasks Sometimes with so much urgent or emergency matters throughout the day, we tend to overlook the big tasks that we are supposed

routine that allows you to get a lot more tasks done in less time.

to make it a point to set a number of big tasks

Here are some tips for improving your schedule and increase your productivity at work:

getting three big tasks done everyday. Write these goals at the top of your list and schedule your day around them.

Plan Your Day In Advance

When you are working on these big tasks, avoid distractions. Don’t let anyone interrupt

Before you start any of your tasks for the day, spare some time to write down your to-do list for the day and what you need to accomplish.

Plan out your schedule with the most important tasks as priority. You could also write your list at the end of each day in advance for the next work day. This will allow you to have organized thoughts and will allow you to get more things done.

Do the task you hate the most first We all have tasks that we hate, and we would do anything we can to avoid it. Unfortunately, these tasks will come one way or the other, so seem easier in comparison. You’ll be able to focus better on your other tasks because you won’t be thinking about that certain task that you hate.

Take Breaks Working hard is good, but don’t let it get the best of you. No one is yourself that you are still human and need to take a break. Let your brain rest so that you can go back to your work refreshed and ready to get your tasks done

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Energy CEOs Embrace Digitization as New Technology Transforms Global Oil and Gas Industry Digitalisation is the number-one trend driving gas sector. According to recent research by

their customers, and the wider society, are even greater, estimated to reach USD 1.6 trillion over the next seven years, according to

range of interconnected emerging technologies have the power to unlock a potential USD

technology, machine learning, deep learning, and edge computing, digitalisation is expected

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savings, operational improvements, and safety and environmental gains that will reach into every corner of the business, but the opportunities come with risks that must be understood and navigated,” said Jean-

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Shell Signs Agreement on Energy Development in Oman On signing the agreement, Maarten Wetselaar, Shell has a long and proud history in Oman, and we are pleased to have the opportunity to take it to new levels through our proposed programme of development and investment in the country. We are hopeful we can use Shell’s integrated gas and new energies investment to accelerate industrialization agenda. The proposals could also enhance in-country value, resulting in value and job creation in Oman’s economy.”

has signed a Memorandum the Government of Oman to cover proposed energy development projects in Oman. The agreement covers upstream gas exploration and development, gas-to-liquids

The MoU sets out an initial mutual understanding between Shell and Oman and serves as a platform for further

negotiations on the proposed developments. Under the agreement, Shell is to operate an upstream project with operate a GTL project with The proposed investments will help Oman meet its energy needs and growth aspirations and are aligned with Shell’s strategy of building a resilient and relevant portfolio that is positioned for long term success.

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Robots and Drones Are Transforming the Offshore Oil Market Many oil business nowadays are looking into integrating robotic technology and drones to perform difficult and hazardous tasks in offshore locations. industries are adapting to the rise and development of new tech and systems which can help their companies enhance their overall costs.

Many oil business nowadays are looking into integrating robotic technology and drones just reduce costs, they also improve overall performance and safety by minimizing the amount of exposure to dangerous conditions.

Horse platform in the Gulf of Mexico. This magnetic device is equipped with an innovative camera system and is also supported with additional drones and cameras which record every detail. The executives at BP suggested that this technology can reduce inspections by for people to work in hazardous conditions.

Since this robot-drone project at Thunder Horse has been implemented, BP has been planning to develop additional projects at are utilized to inspect systems by using

One of the oil majors, BP, is currently making use of a robotic system to inspect the Thunder

splits on the surface. Thanks to the robot

system inspection times have reduced to hours when inspected by a person.

to use a mobile robot for the unmanned inspection of the onshore Shetland Gas

With this rapid growth in robotic systems, some professionals are concerned employment opportunities. However, leading professionals indicated that this industry employees.

The Norwegian business Statoil is currently working on remote-controlled platforms for their smaller sites. In the last year,

that aims to enhance drilling activity as well as reduce the operational expenditure The digital platform will collect data that measures predictive models.

With the oil and gas industry continuously

unmanned site which is located at Oseberg H platform. French business Total, and the oil and gas technology center in Aberdeen

safety, the use of robots and drones may be a more common sight in the industry.

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How Engineers Can Get More Done Without Extending Work Hours Don’t want to work overtime? Do these instead.

As an engineer, we all know how busy we can get. There’s just so many that needs to be done in so little time. Sure, we’re used to it

#1 Organize and plan everything Make sure every project, every venture, and every task is well thought out and planned for

but working in the engineering industry is a to work overtime. We know it isn’t good for our mental and physical health, but what can we do? Well, a lot, actually.

going whilst making sure you don’t run into problems that’ll slow you down. things you aren’t

Most of the time, the reason why we can’t get things done on time is are simple mistakes we’ve been doing all our lives. Well then, what Well, here are 8 ways to make sure you can get more things done on time:

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Working with things you’re good at is no problem at all. With the things you aren’t good at, however, you don’t have to struggle through it by yourself. Know what you can or cannot do, and ask for help from an expert at the task and learn how they do it.

What are your top priorities in this job? Which tasks are the ones you love to do? What do you want to contribute to the company? Make the tasks that answer these questions the top of your priority list, then it won’t even seem like you’re working at all.

If you want to be able to get help when you need it, you’d need a network of people you know. So build healthy business relationships with everyone. You never know when they could lend you a hand.

This is easier said than done, but it’s one of the most vital parts of getting things done. If you keep on getting distracted by social media, coworkers chatting, or even other tasks you’d want to do at the same time as your current focused on the single task at hand. #6 Don’t procrastinate Procrastination is the productivity killer. It

for later” and provide us the temporary relief of not having to deal with it. That is, until it’s almost the deadline and we have to rush it in a day. There are several ways to combat these methods by googling them.

Sure, technology can be a major distraction, but it can also be the most helpful thing you could ever have. Use technology to automate things that take a lot of time. Use t to remind you of the tasks you need to do and their deadlines. Use it as a mode of communication with your boss or coworkers. Technology is supposed to make our lives easier, after all. #8 Set your priorities This is not just about listing in which order to do the tasks at, but also about time management. De-prioritize everything that isn’t urgent, even if others insist it is. Make sure each task can be done in the amount of time you set it to be, otherwise leave it for another day and do another task that takes less time.

This things are the main key to getting tasks done on time.

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Engineers Find a Way to Convert Carbon Dioxide Back to Energy These Canadian engineers could be the savior of our climate and energy woes.

Harvard Professor David Keith, has begun testing a concept of washing carbon dioxide from thin air and converting it for use in fuels.

and conversion to fuels, up and running by the end of the decade. He sees this as an exciting opportunity to monetize greenhouse gas reduction through the supply of fuels for aircraft and long haul transportation.

strip around one ton a day. Not nearly enough to put a dent in in greenhouse emissions, but thus far it’s only a pilot and the concept is up scalable to a plant similar to the one depicted.

However, the cynics and naysayers say that

The process uses an existing technology called wet-scrubbing, where large fans push

The business case is yet to be established.

just prolong our dependence on hydrocarbon fuels.

alternative to fossil fuels?

Will these huge walls of fans prove more heated and combined with hydrogen to create hydrocarbon synthetic fuels.

Sounds simple enough right? Well the

gas catcher, the humble tree? If in fact we are at the precipice of climate Armageddon will this technology be enough? Or will we just have to adapt our technology away from

Bill Gates and Murray Edwards part- owner of their money where their mouth is, backing the venture.

trillion infrastructure in current fuel technology, carbon engineering is at least attempting to hope they succeed.

ambitious plans to have the carbon extraction

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