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EDITOR‘S NOTE

As the world battles with the coronavirus pandemic, one thing is beginning to be clear.

The global economy will likely deal with the aftermath of this whole ordeal even after the crisis has been solved and things have returned to the next normal.

It is true that many sectors of the industry are beginning to feel the full impact of the outbreak, and the energy storage business is no exception to this rule. Since the start of the lockdown periods across the globe, the industry has faced several issues with accessing sites and getting permissions amidst the stay-at-home orders, ultimately affecting the business activities for the entire year.

Despite these struggles, analysts suggest that compare to 2019, there will be a clear year-to-year growth in the total energy storage market for 2020. Overall, energy storage will likely continue and will even experience a growth acceleration when given suitable economic stimulus programs.

But to fully grasp the implications of the outbreak for the longer term, we need to assess the pandemic’s impact on the fundamental drivers of the energy storage market, namely the demand for services with energy storage 4

Global Battery Storage Industry Report solutions, the competitiveness of energy storage solutions compared to non-storage options, and the reform of regulatory and market frameworks to make the most out of energy storage solutions.

As revealed, these three fundamental energy storage market drivers will not likely be affected by COVID-19 in the long run. The demand for flexibility in the power systems and the continued build-out of renewable energy will keep energy storage alive. Cost competitiveness will also improve further thanks to the ongoing increase in cell manufacturing capacities.

In addition, the reform of regulatory and market frameworks will also speed up during the height of the pandemic as economic recovery programs begin to focus on “green” solutions moving forward.

* For any inquiries, please contact Mr. Rohan Suares Address: LG Electronics Gulf, P.O Box 61445, Dubai, U.A.E, Tel. # +971 52 710 0999, Email: rohan.suares@lge.com

CON TENTS

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

20 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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Utilities - The Silent Heroes of the Power Industry

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Neuron EV Ready to Electrify

50 ReneSola Signs Agreement to Sell 13.9MW of DG Projects

54 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.

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o date, the coronavirus pandemic is still widely felt across the globe. And although the crisis will be resolved sooner or later, its impact on the worldwide economy will most likely continue for a long time after that, even when life has begun to return to normal.

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Like any other sectors of the industry, the energy storage business has also been massively hit by the pandemic, causing troubles to accessing sites and getting permissions during the lockdown periods. This has considerably affected the activities of the industry for the rest of the year.

Despite such challenges, so far, there has not been no cancellations or extended delays when it comes to any largescale projects under construction. In fact, it was quite the opposite as grid battery contracts of massive sizes have been signed over the past several months. One of which is the Southern California Edison’s (SCE) 770MW storage procurement last May, believed to be among the largest there is. Although there will be slowdowns in the project execution, they will most likely be temporary only and will not lead to abandonment of the project. In addition, if utility-scale energy storage is considered as “critical infrastructure,� there will not be any problems accessing the site even during lockdown, as seen in Italy and California, for instance.

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However, behind-the-meter storage companies in general will likely feel the stronger impact as a lot of commercial and industrial (C&I) customers may cut back on their investments outside of their main business, making the purchase of energy storage systems considered nonessential for the meantime.

The same can be said true for homeowners who have a higher chance of putting off major household spending until the next few years.

In general, there will surely be a decrease in installation for 2020 compared to the forecasted numbers prior to the pandemic.

Nonetheless, analysts predict a significant year-on-year growth in the total energy storage market as compared to 2019.

To better understand the longerterm impact of COVID-19 on the industry, an assessment of the pandemic’s implications on the fundamental drivers of the storage market should be done. These three main drivers include the demand for services that energy storage can serve, competitiveness of energy storage to nonstorage solutions, and suitability of regulatory and market frameworks that will allow energy storage to play to its competitive advantages.

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The energy storage business has also been massively hit by the pandemic, causing troubles to accessing sites and getting permissions during the lockdown periods.

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How the Outbreak Impacts the Demand for Services That Energy Storage can Give Energy storage solves the demand to give power systems more flexibility.

This is generally needed in the integration of variable renewable energy. With energy storage, the higher renewable energy shares from solar panels and wind power generators will be freely allowed in the power mix. This meant that any impact of the outbreak on renewable energy expansion will likely affect the storage, too.

Coincidentally, many renewable energy projects have been postponed because of the project execution delays due to the pandemic and the overall decline in power prices. Analysts even suggest that 2020 will be the first year that the solar PV sector sees a decline.

How the Outbreak Impacts the Cost Competitiveness of Energy Storage Solutions In the short term, cost competitiveness will likely be affected by the fluctuations in price caused by supply chain disruptions after the first lockdown in China and the succeeding factory closures across the globe in early 2020. Upon the 38

renewal of the deferred storage demand, it will still take quite some time for the supply chain to return to normal.

For the longer-term impact, however, the competitiveness of stationary lithium-ion batteries can be significantly attributed to the convergence of the transport and power segment, as well as the rise of electrified mobility.

With the mass manufacture of battery cells for electric vehicles, huge cost decreases are achieved.

How the Outbreak Impacts Market and Regulatory Frameworks for Energy Storage To monetize the benefits of energy storage, there should be governmental buy-ins to effectively remove regulatory barriers to access the market. Many regions have seen the slow progress of the required adjustments to years-old power market frameworks that could accommodate energy storage, and this is often due to the lack of urgency from the authorities.

The outbreak could significantly accelerate this process and create a sense of urgency to speed up the needed framework reforms.

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flexible payment plans or payment relief measures, such as waiving late fees and suspending collections activities, because they know people and businesses are going through tough times.

The way utilities have responded to the COVID-19 crisis has revealed many things about the capabilities of the industry today:

Utilities have recognized the value of building a digital platform on top of their electric grid to provide real-time monitoring and control in addition to managing critical assets. These platforms have been key to providing dependable service during the pandemic. They were built with zero compromises on redundancy, reliability, security, or disaster recovery — setting the standard for industrial private networks. They have allowed utility staff to work remotely, providing the platforms for fault detection, isolation, recovery, and other operations essential to keeping service flowing.

or people in many parts of the world, electricity is easy to take for granted. We flip a switch and it’s there.

But that reliability is no accident: it’s the result of round-the-clock efforts by armies of dedicated men and women. During the COVID-19 pandemic, power industry utilities have been working tirelessly to keep hospitals, government services, and communications systems powered up and running. I think of them as the invisible first responders, always there, behind the scenes — and I’m proud to have the chance to work with such an inspiring group of people.

Power industry are dedicated.

I believe the culture at utilities is among the best in the world, from the corporate level to individual employees. In the fight against COVID-19, the best and brightest have hunkered down in their operations centers, working long, hard hours to keep the grid running. Instead of going home, many teams are napping in RVs parked at their facilities, staying on-site so they can pick up the next shift and, in some cases, working all night to power-up new field hospitals.

Power industry are social partners.

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Opportunities to strengthen power industry post-pandemic While COVID-19 has emphasized the inherent strengths of utilities, it has also highlighted opportunities for continuous improvement going forward: Stronger near-term planning and strategies With so many people sheltering in place at home, residential demand has reached an almost sustained peak scenario — while commercial and industrial demand has plummeted.

COVID-19 has also opened the eyes of companies in all sectors to the importance of business continuity planning. For utilities, redundancy and disaster recovery plans will take on new importance and many will also need to develop replacement strategies for operations-critical systems (if they don’t already have them). Utilities will also reevaluate the depth of the digital platform to extend deeper into mid and low-level voltage distribution sites and cover a wider range of use cases. Utilities will drive to a strategy where the digital platform almost completely mirrors the physical electrical delivery network, especially in distribution.

A focus on AI, automation and remote control Grids are increasingly moving to distributed generation and battery storage. That configuration, combined with the kinds of rapid, unpredictable demand shifts we’ve seen with COVID-19, will require faster decision-making closer to the grid edge on how to balance supply and demand for system reliability and safety. Utilities will need to extend remote visibility/control and automated protection functions into tier 2/3 substations.

Utilities will also want to introduce more practical AI and machine learning applications into the distribution grid and control centers, for further increases in grid automation.

Breaking ground on long-term projects Looking further ahead, there are a few key areas utilities will want to explore. Cybersecurity, for example, is becoming more important every day as power industry grids are increasingly targeted by hackers. Utilities will want to implement multilayered protection to secure the system from end to end.

Connectivity itself is evolving. Low-latency 4.9/5G networking has arrived and utilities have the opportunity to trial it in their operations. In most cases, this will begin with select use cases (such as using drones to inspect power industry lines) before it gets widely adopted for private and semiprivate networks.

The pandemic has also highlighted society’s need for secure, reliable, pervasive broadband communications. Some utilities may embrace the idea of becoming “neutral hosts” for telecoms services, using their infrastructure to extend broadband to rural areas. The 5G backhaul requirement is also presenting an opportunity for utilities to implement a multi-tenant 5G backhaul platform. In many cases, utilities are examining extending their tight engagement with the city to implement “Smart City” as a Service concept.

A heartfelt “thank you” to an entire industry As we go through this exceptional time in history, I believe it is important for all of us to pause and reflect on the critical role our utilities play. The expression “Keeping the lights on” certainly takes on new and more purposeful meaning. I thank all utility workers everywhere for their work and dedication. Based on what I’ve seen and heard, I have full confidence in the ability of today’s power industry to meet this challenge — and any others that may come down the road.

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isionary automotive company Neuron EV releases a preview of their products

It’s really true when they say that necessity is the mother of invention.

Now, there’s no denying that electric vehicles have arrived and are here to stay.

The reality of electric cars, buses, and trucks dominating the world’s roads is not a question of if, but a question of when.

Neuron EV is set to showcase their vision of expanding the value of electric vehicles.

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Neuron EV integrates components that are easily interchangeable inside and out.

The STAR most recently displayed Neuron’s identity of simple versatility. This was a prime example of a useful vehicle with a clear purpose. One that is environmentally friendly, practical, and timeless.

Next is Neuron EVs premiere of a multi-purpose Electric Utility Vehicle and Electric Semi-Truck at the CIIE exhibition in November.

Utility vehicles are a perennial favorite among consumers who need more from their vehicles than merely driving them from point A to point B. They need a workhorse that can carry loads, deal with inclement weather, and negotiate challenging terrain.

A few years ago, saving the environment was the top value proposition for switching to clean energy transportation. Now, electric vehicles also have the edge in road performance and value for money.

Neuron EV optimizes their value proposition with a diverse line up of simple and versatile vehicles, all of which are multifaceted. This expands their market relevance in personal and commercial transportation.

The company is looking forward to making a connection with their customers as they explain it’s the connection which confirms our vision is aligned to customer needs. Neuron EVs forthcoming delivery is on course to revolutionize the automotive industry.

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ReneSola Signs Agreement to Sell 13.9MW of DG Projects

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eneSola Ltd (“ReneSola” or the “Company”) (www.renesolapower. com) (NYSE: SOL), a leading fully integrated solar project developer, today announced that it had entered into an agreement to sell a portfolio of small-scale DG projects located in Hungary to Obton, a leading international solar investment company.

The portfolio comprises 24 solar plants, with an average size of approximately of 0.5MW per plant, bringing a combined capacity of 13.9MW. These 24 small-scale DG projects are qualified under the Hungarian 25-year feed-in tariff scheme.

Mr. Anders Marcus, CEO and Co-founder of the Obton Group, said, “We are excited to collaborate with a strong partner like ReneSola.

ReneSola has demonstrated its ability to manage the transaction professionally and complete it in a timely manner. The addition of the Hungary DG projects to our solar portfolio is part of our expansion strategy, and we are committed to becoming a major contributor to the renewable energy transition in Hungary for years to come.”

Mr. Josef Kastner, CEO of ReneSola European Region, commented, “Obton is an outstanding partner for us as we further develop our business in Hungary. We are thrilled to complete this project sale to them, and look forward to future collaboration, both in Hungary and other regions.”

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Kastner continued, “Over the past two years, Renesola has demonstrated its skill in developing and operating solar projects, completing long-term financing transactions and monetizing projects to generate profits in the downstream segment of the solar industry across Europe. Hungary is an important market for solar power in the EU, and Renesola has emerged as a leading project developer here.

We are proud of our ability to create value in Hungary, and believe we are well-positioned to drive more growth in the years ahead.”

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Founded in 2005, and listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 2008, ReneSola (NYSE: SOL) is an international leading brand of solar project developer. Leveraging its global presence and solid experience in the industry, ReneSola is well positioned to develop green energy projects with attractive return around the world.

Obton is an investment and management company specialized in renewable projects.

Obton represents retail investors and manages a rapid growing PV-portfolio of more than 719 MWp with an enterprise value of EUR 1,4 billion. The plants are primarily located in France, Italy, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands.

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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.

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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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Bot Pack: A new library of ready-to-use software bots

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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Asian Smart Cities and the 4th Industrial Revolution

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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.

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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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Overview

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?

• and many more!

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.

To Register/Enquire on this course, please contact:

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We will examine these key questions: ■ Which variables drive the economics of electricity generation?

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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

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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.

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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

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