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Exploring West Africa’s Booming Petroleum Sector How Strong is Africa’s Oil Demand?

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Editor’s Note Let’s explore West Africa!

Dear Stakeholders & Industry Professionals, On behalf of Oil and Gas Republic, I am delighted to welcome you to this edition of our publication. When we were invited to become a media patner at the West African International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (WAIPEC) 2017, we took our time to do some research and development about the event. After all our findings, I was amazed to see that the event is been hosted by Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN).

PETAN is a leader in the promotion of innovative engineering and creative solutions, that help advance the petroleum industry both nationally and regionally. The association was formed to bring together Nigerian Oil & Gas entrepreneurs to create a forum for the exchange of ideas with the major operators and policy makers.

West Africa is the westernmost subregion of Africa that comprises of 18 countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, the island nation of Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, the island of Saint Helena, Senegal, Sierra Leone, São Tomé and Príncipe and Togo. In West Africa, petroleum products are used across the entire economy in the region. Gasoline and diesel are the primary fuels used in road transport. Oil is used in power generation. In order to grow the Nigerian and West Africa Petroleum sector, oil operators within the region should create the mindset of collaboration between indigenous companies and IOCs. Also in this publication, we take a critical look on how Nigerian and West African Market can better compete in a weak and disruptive oil market.. How strong is Africa’s oil demand? Please find out as you read along.

I hope you have an enjoyable and productive time reading through this publication. Your feedbacks will be highly appreciated, please send your feedback to the email address below: Wishing you all a safe and fulfilling 2017!

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EVENT CALENDAR 2017 POWER TECH AFRICA 30th - 31st January NAIROBI, KENYA bricsaconsulting.com

MIDDLE EAST ELECTRICITY 14 - 16 February DUBAI, UAE middleeastelectricity.com

WEST AFRICAN INTERNATIONAL PETROLEUM EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE (WAIPEC) 21 - 23 February LAGOS, NIGERIA waipec.com

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The origin of Mandals started since 1775. Today, Mandals AS is a global supplier of lay flat hoses for agriculture, industry, fire etc..

Mandals AS, World's Largest Manufacturer and Supplier of Lay Flat Hoses to Local & International Market

By Micheal Obineme More interesting, the type of hose which is been manufactured by Mandals AS, is made with a woven reinforcement. This gives a hose with reinforcement similar to a circular woven hoisting sling. Since the reinforcement is woven, it interlocks, thus achieving very high burst pressure and tensile strength (end pull) ratings.

Typically an identical pressure rating with woven jacket requires 1/5 of the wall thickness compared with braided reinforcement.

Mandals can also produce specially made lay flat hoses to meet your specific requirements Established in 1775, Mandals AS has been operating in Norway providing wide range of lay flat hose products to local and international markets. Mandals AS is a global supplier of lay flat hoses for agriculture, industry, fire and much more...Some of the company's products are irrigation hoses, drinking water and well hoses, dewatering hoses, slurry drag hoses, heavy duty transfer hoses, compressed air hoses (Mantex) and of course fire hoses. Flexible lay flat hoses offer many advantages over more inflexible types of hoses or pipes, for instance in terms of transport and storage volumes, handling and usage.

Product development is a top priority at Mandals, focusing mainly on the area of large dimension heavy-duty polyurethane hoses. The well known MANTEX compressed air hose is typical case study of the company's high quality lay flat hose with very high pressure ratings.

Another case study is the Mandals Mortar, a concrete placement hose with 2500 psi/172 bar burst pressure, designed to meet the very strict ASME requirements.

Over the last years, Mandals have invested heavily in machinery and have open up to reach a wider market through production for external companies in addition to the continued cooperation and production for its sister company. Product development and product quality is strongly focused at Mandals, which has earned the company ISO 9001 certification.

Mandals Technology AS, a sister company of Mandals AS, offers three world class models of circular weaving looms. Mandals Technology AS has developed and manufactured Circular www.oilandgasrepublic.com

Looms since the 1930’s, and is now the leading global developer and manufacturer of this machinery, which is used for the production of lay flat hoses. The company has developed more models of the Circular Loom with engineers and tools to cover all tasks from initial idea until the finished products. A well equipped modern workshop with up-to-date machinery as well as skilled staff makes the company both competitive and innovative.

Mandals AS offers nitrile rubber extruded hoses up to 6 inches diameter (152 mm) and thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) extruded hoses up to 12 inches diameter (305 mm). The Extrusion through the weave method gives a very strong bond between the inner reinforcement and the TPU or rubber cover.

Generally, nitrile rubber has an abrasion resistance approx. 3 times better than PVC, and TPU has an abrasion resistance 4-5 times better than nitrile rubber. Mandals also manufactures uncovered textile hoses. See more details under Products, or in the left hand product category menu where our hoses are grouped by area of utilization.

Mandals delivers quality hoses: Mandals has always been a pioneer in the development of quality lay flat hoses. There are different types of hoses and the most common ones are with braided or spun reinforcement, like hydraulic and garden hoses. The amount of reinforcement decides the burst pressure. This is why people equal thickness of hose wall with strength. Tensile strength or end pull is limited, and when such a hose is pulled hard, the braiding will cut into the stretched hose and the hose delaminates.

Mandals offers rubber- or polyurethaneextruded hoses for most areas of utilization. The wide range of lay flat hose products includes, but is not limited to: • Compressed air hoses (Mantex) • Irrigation hoses • Drinking water hoses • Slurry drag hoses • Heavy duty transfer hoses • Dewatering hoses • Pipe rehabilitation linings • Fire hoses Track Records: Mandals has been involved with major projects in international markets with a consistent track record of delivering it services to clients within Norway and other countries. Some of these projects are listed below: Drill Water Hose, GCC Mandals Flexitex Extra Tropical are used as drill water hoses at on shore oil installation in f.ex. Oman, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia.

Silt Curtain, Norway Mandals Flexitex Extra hoses and other hoses have been used as flotation devices for silt curtains, oil lenses, fish nets and more.

Pipe Relining Operation, Norway Mandals Inversion Lining used at Sauda, Norway, 2011.

Guardman Fire Hose, UK Mandals Guardman yellow fire hoses used at the Total refinery fire at Hemel Hempstead (UK) in 2005.

Wellman Borehole Installation, Australia Mandals Wellman, 230 m total, drinking water well, Brisbane, Australia, 2009 Page 7

NOVIDON PRODUCER OF NATIVE & MODIFIED POTATO STARCH ...Novidon is part of Duynie Group, Europe’s largest procurement company of co-products

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ovidon manufactures native potato starch and modified potato starch derivations for a wide variety of technical applications. The potato starch products and services are delivered worldwide by Novidon.

Novidon produces highly refined technical grade native Potato Starch, containing minimal protein, fat and ash. Novidon Native Potato Starch has a clear white colour, good clarity, high binding strength, long texture and a minimal tendency to foaming.

Novidon is part of Duynie Group, a company of the agro-industrial group Royal Cosun. Royal Cosun is a cooperation with 9,500 members/shareholders, more than 3,700 full time employees and an annual turnover of approximately 2 billion euros. Cosun’s ambition is to get the most out of its raw materials. Novidon has this ambition too, which is good for the environment, profitability and meets society’s demand for responsible products and production methods.

The Novidon products are applied in different industries, such as: paper, drilling and mining, paper bag, labeling and wall covering industry. www.oilandgasrepublic.com

Novidon can provide any industry with tailor made products involving starch. For example the petfood industry is supplied with native starch by one of our sistercompanies: Duynie Ingredients.

The company has its production facilities in Nijmegen (Netherlands), Wrexham (United Kingdom), Veurne (Belgian) and Hodiskov (Czech Republic). The company's offices are located at Nijmegen (Netherlands), Alphen aan den Rijn (Netherlands) and Moskou (Russia).

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Novidon creates innovative starch solutions and manufactures native potato starch

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Novidon potato starch is the most preferred products for drilling and mining operations in the global markets

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rilling Starches from Novidon are based on potato starch, the most preferred raw material for drilling starches. Our products are mainly used as a fluid loss reducer in water based drilling muds for drilling and mining operations. Novidon produces drilling starch for mud companies and local markets.

The products could be supplied under own brand or private label.

All our drillings starches meet and even exceed the standards, laid down in the API 13A : ISO 13500.

Potato starch is most preferred raw material for drilling starches, because of their excellent fluid loss reduction properties and high temperature resistence as well as it's high purity and excellent filter cake forming properties. Novidon produces drilling starch for mud companies and local markets.

The products could be supplied under own brand or private label.

The Novidon products are applied in different industries, such as: paper, drilling and mining, paper bag, labeling and wall covering industry.

Novidon manufactures native potato starch and modified potato starch derivatives of the highest quality based on the Quality Management System ISO 9001:2008 (NL-BE) and ISO 9001:2015 (UK). High quality standards are used in production, trade and packing of starch for several applications and a worldwide delivery.

Novidon follows the Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) method, providing a firm foundation on which to build sustainable improvements to Novidon’s business processes.

Novidon offers a healthy and safe production environment that comply with relevant laws, regulations and internal procedures.

Processes are continue monitored by Novidon’s own systems, purchasers and authorities. Novidon’s main objective is to process co-products from the agricultural industry in a sustainable way to create innovative products which are applied in different industries. The company contributes to a better and sustainable environment.

Novidon processes only raw materials of exceptional quality and the company is also equipped with a professional laboratory, where the products are inspected and tested on an ongoing basis. Novidon has its own laboratories at its disposal to conduct research and testing.

In these laboratories both the raw materials as well as the final starch products are extensively tested and monitored.

Novidon showcases it Potato Starch at West African International Exhibition &

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ovidon was among the exhibitors at the West African International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference WAIPEC in Lagos Nigeria. WAIPEC 2017 is the largest petroleum event of its kind in West-Africa. At the event, Novidon saw a lot of interest for its drilling starches which are used as fluid loss reducer in waterbased drilling muds.

The event provided valuable information to Novidon in getting more knowledge in the Nigerian petroleum market. The West African International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference is the only oil and gas event held in partnership with Nigeria's petroleum industry. The event was hosted by PETAN and it delivered to the needs of all stakeholders in Nigeria and through the region. www.oilandgasrepublic.com

The WAIPEC 2017 Conference featured an interacive technical and strategic sessions and over 75 prominent industry speakers from both the regional and international oil and gas community, providing the unique opportunity to gain insights into the industry’s entire value chain and to engage with your peers.

WAIPEC exhibitors benefited a lot from the event and was able to: Ÿ Meet with the region's largest potential customer base Ÿ Increase company's brand awareness Ÿ Meet and sell to existing and new clients Ÿ Find regional agents to represent their company

Novidon produces drilling starch for mud companies and local markets.

Novidon is willing to provide tailor made products and services for any industry.

Micheal Obineme, Editorial Director, Oil & Gas Republic and Ruud Berkers, Commercial Director, Novidon Page 9

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Nigeria’s Natural Gas is the cleanest burning Fossil Fuel and has the largest Reserves in Africa

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igeria’s Natural Gas is the cleanest burning fossil fuel and has the largest reserves in Africa and the ninth largest in the world.

7% of global LNG supply from Nigeria LNG. The Nigerian Government has taken the responsibility to unlock this potential to increase domestic and industrial power supply, raise living standards and support sustainable economic growth and diversification. Unlocking Nigeria’s gas potential has been identified by the federal Government as one of the keys to increasing the capacity and reliability of electricity supply.

Shell Companies in Nigeria (SCiN) have played an important role in the development and utilization of natural gas, pioneering its production and delivery to domestic consumers and export markets.

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Shell is the only international oil and gas company to have set up a gas distribution business in Nigeria. Since the 1990s, The Shell Group has an industry-leading integrated gas portfolio and has been a key part of Nigeria’s emergence as a global player in liquefied natural gas (LNG).

Shell Nigeria Gas (SNG) supplies natural gas to be used as fuel for various industrial processes and power generation in the Niger Delta and to companies that specialize in the delivery of compressed natural gas to industries located far from existing pipelines.

SNG carries out its operations with an all-Nigerian staff and engages the services of a range of Nigerian companies as contractors.

Shell Companies in Nigeria (SCiN) sees Natural Gas as an area with significant growth potential, given the right investment conditions.

Two key projects that will deliver further reductions in gas flaring in addition to boosting the production of natural gas for domestic power generation and export are under construction by Shell Development Company (SPDC) Joint Venture.

Nigeria LNG (NLNG) will continue to remain a strategic asset in a growing but increasingly competitive global LNG marketplace in which the Shell Group has an industry-leading portfolio.

SNEPCo’s growth ambitions in deep water also include expansion of natural gas production.

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Gas Flaring and Human Health Demand for gas in Nigeria has grown whilst the technology to harness, liquefy and export gas has matured.

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n many oil fields gas is produced with crudeoil when it is brought to the surface. When Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) first built production facilities in the 1950s and 1960s there was little demand or market for this ‘associated’ gas. Consequently the majority of it was burned off – a process called flaring.

In recent years demand for gas in Nigeria and other countries has grown whilst the technology to harness, liquefy and export gas has matured.

Since 2000, SPDC joint venture facilities have been designed to include no continuous flaring of associated gas.

A multi-year programmes was implemented to install equipment for capturing associated gas from older facilities.

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As a result, flaring volume from SPDC joint ventures facilities was reduced by 75% between 2002 and 2013 and flaring intensity (the amount of gas flared per barrel of oil production) by around 60% over the same period.

SPDC monitoring data shows that air quality around its flare sites complies with these standards barring occasional operational issues (such as when gas needs to be flared for safety reasons).

Shell Nigeria has been working with its joint venture partners and the Federal Government of Nigeria towards the objective of ending the continuous flaring of associated gas.

Overall, these standards are equivalent to international air quality standards followed in the EU, US and those set by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Monitoring work is also carried out by independent contractors.

The overall trend in flares reduction is positive and SPDC continues to invest in major gas gathering projects that will drive further reductions. SPDC has monitored ambient air quality levels around its flare sites since 1998 and regularly reports the results to government authorities, as required by Nigerian regulation.

SPDC recognizes the important of addressing local communities perceptions and concerns about flaring, in addition to complying with regulations. For this reason, consultation with community and civil society representatives is an integral part of the Environmental Impact Assessments conducted for all major projects.

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Theft, Sabotage and Oil Spills in Nigeria Crudeoil oil theft, sabotage and illegal refining are the sources of pollution in the Niger Delta region

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rudeoil oil theft, sabotage and illegal refining are the sources of pollution in the Niger Delta region and were the cause of 75% of spill incidents from Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Joint Venture (SPDC JV) pipelines in 2014.

According to Shell report, an average of 37,000 barrels of oil equivalent a day (boe/d) were stolen from the SPDC JV network in 2014, with an additional 110,000 boe/d of production deferred due to illegal interference with pipelines and other illegal activities such as theft of well head equipment. 900KM total pipeline replacement in last four years.

Shell’s top priority is to achieve the goal of no spills. They were 37 operational spills of more than 100kg in volume from the SPDC JV network during 2014, compared to 30 in 2013.

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However, the volume of oil spilled in operational incidents was reduced to 0.3 thousand tonnes in 2014, from 0.4 thousand tonnes in 2013.

Shell Development Company (SPDC) works with communities and civil society across the Niger Delta to build greater trust in spill response and cleanup processes. Representatives of the principal NGO coalition in the Niger Delta, National Coalition on Gas Flaring and Oil Spills in the Nigeria Delta (NACGONDI), are invited to join all joint investigation visits (JIVs), by which the cause and extent of oil spills is assessed. SPDC is the only oil and gas company operating in Nigeria to publish its spills data online.

Shell’s Response to Oil Spill When a leak is identified production is suspended and efforts made to contain any spilt oil. In line with government regulations, a JV team visits the spill site to establish the cause and volume of oil spilt. The team is led by the operating company and includes representatives of the regulatory bodies, police, the state government and impacted communities.

The Shell Development Company (SPDC) Joint Venture cleans and remediates the area impacted by spills from its facilities, irrespective of cause.

In the case of operational spills it also pays compensation, as stipulated by Nigerian law. Once cleanup and remediation are completed, the work is inspected, approved and certified by regulators.

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Coberon Chronos Group Booming Recruitment Business = Global Recruitment Company = Largest Recruitment Company in Europe = Operations in Over 70 Countries = Over 8000 Contractors = Covering Energy, iT/Telecom, Mining, Oil & Gas Industry

Coberon Chronos Group Booming Recruitment Business ...Chronos Energy is a Division of Coberon Chronos Group, International Recruitment Company Chronos Energy is a division of Coberon Chronos Group. Chronos Energy focuses on the Energy Technologies market. This market is growing and continually evolving, there is a shortage of skills making it difficult to meet the growth in the market. Chronos can assist in providing these hard to find candidates. Providing Cleaner Energy is a key aim of governments globally. Smart Grid/Metering technology will help distribute energy more efficiently and also encourage consumers to use energy more efficiently. The European Union has set its members specific targets to adhere to by 2020, this will result in the vast majority of energy consumers being equipped with a Smart Meter. Chronos aim to assist Utility companies, Smart Metering companies and consultancies to achieve this aim.

Chronos Energy have expertise through all the stages of Energy Technology projects with particular focus on the Smart Metering/Grid market, Renewable & Solar Energy. We understand our clients technical needs in the R&D stage through to delivery. We have a track record supplying candidates at all these stages. Our candidate network has been built over many years from networking & recommendations. This means we have access to specialists in the market www.oilandgasrepublic.com

that are not actively looking. In building this network, we have naturally also built our market intelligence. We understand the market very well meaning that we should be able to provide a swift, accurate service.

We believe Chronos Energy are best placed to help with any role that falls with the Smart Metering/Grid Market. Chronos has a unique, truly global network that works as one entity to service our clients’ needs without borders. Not only do we have a global presence we have true global reach to the largest pool of candidates in the industry.

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RECRUITMENT

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Exploring Chronos’s Energy Booming Energy Business ...Chronos Energy is a Division of Coberon Chronos Group, International Recruitment Company British, American and Swedish entrepreneurs founded the Coberon Chronos Group in the 1990s. Chronos Mining, Chronos Consulting and Coberon Russia are part of the Coberon Chronos Group which is a leading provider of staffing, consulting and software outsourcing services and solutions for blue chip customers around the world for over 20 years. Coberon Chronos Group provides careers in several fields like oil and gas, IT/Telecom, mining, Renewable/Energy, RPO, process management, sales, human resource and many more...

Chronos Energy focuses on providing recruitment services in the renewable/energy in the industry globally with operation in over 70 countries worldwide and over 8000 contractors. This market is growing and continually evolving, there is a shortage of skills making it difficult to meet the growth in the market.

Chronos can assist in providing these hard to find candidates.

Chronos continuing mission is to provide uniquely flexible and innovative staffing, training and outsourcing solutions in global markets and its candidate network has been built over many years from networking & recommendations.

This means we have access to specialists in the market that are not actively looking. We understand the market very well meaning that we should be able to provide a swift, accurate service.

Coberon Chronos Group are best placed to help with any role that falls within the oil and gas, IT/Telecom, mining, Renewable/Energy, RPO, process management, sales, human resource. Chronos has a unique, truly global network that works as one entity to service our clients’ needs without borders. Not only do we have a global presence we have true global reach to the largest pool of candidates in the industry.

HOW COBERON CHRONOS GROUP CAN ASSIST YOU 3Partnering with you to provide offshore /nearshore services around the world 3Flexible Methodology and Pricing Approach. Creative strategic and flexible pricing to ensure it is a win-win partnership in more complex international projects.

3Short/long-term contractors in select locations worldwide 3Search and selection of staff for perm placement 3Dedicated Delivery Team covering several key time zones with fluent English, Spanish + other European languages 3Fortune 500 client references globally

Chronos Consulting Extends its Recruitment Business into the West African Market

Chronos Consulting has extended its recruitment, payrolling, contracting , RPO and software services into Nigeria with a fully staffed operation in Lagos. Working in partnership with Oil & Gas Republic the Group already has over 2,000 vacancies in the oil and gas sector and over 1,000 vacancies in other key sectors of the Nigerian economy. Here are a few areas in which Oil & Gas Republic and the Coberon Chronos Group are active: Oil and Gas Nigeria is the 13th largest producer of petroleum in the world according to recent report and was the world's fourth-largest exporter of LNG in 2015, and the leading oil producer in Africa.

(The country joined OPEC in 1971). Petroleum plays a large role in the Nigerian economy, accounting for 40% of GDP and 80% of Government earnings. The Niger Delta Nembe Creek Oil Field was discovered in 1973 and produces from middle Miocene deltaicsandstone-shale in an anticline structural trap at a depth of 2–4 km. Chronos Consulting and Oil & Gas Republic are experienced in offeringservices to the oil and gas industry in Nigeria. www.oilandgasrepublic.com

Telecommunications Nigeria has one of the fastest growing telecommunications markets in the world, major emerging market operators (like MTN, Etisalat, Airtel, Globacom etc..) basing their largest and most profitable centres in the country. The government has recently begun expanding this infrastructure to space based communications. Nigeria has several space satellites which are monitored at the Nigerian National Space Research and Development Agency Headquarters in Abuja. The Chronos Group and Oil & Gas Republic have over 20 years experience in the Telecom sector and work with some of the world's largest telecom providers.

Financial Services Nigeria has a highly developed financial services sector, with a mix of local and international banks, asset management companies, brokerage houses, insurance companies and brokers, private equity funds and investment banks. Please feel free to contact either Oil & Gas Republic staff or Chronos Group staff for more information about our services in this sector.

Mining/Mineral Resources Nigeria also has a wide array of underexploited mineral resources which include natural gas, coal, bauxite, tantalite, gold, tin, iron ore,

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limestone,niobium, lead and zinc. Despite huge deposits of these natural resources, the mining industry in Nigeria is still in its infancy. Chronos and Oil & Gas Republic can help you find the correct expertise and staff in Nigeria in this critical sector.

Agricultural business Agriculture used to be the principal foreign exchange earner of Nigeria. At one time, Nigeria was the world's largest exporter of groundnuts, cocoa, and palm oil and a significant producer of coconuts, citrus fruits, maize, pearl millet, cassava, yams and sugar cane. About 60% of Nigerians work in the agricultural sector, and Nigeria has vast areas of underutilized arable land. The Chronos Group and Oil & Gas Republic have over 10 year's experience in recruitment for agribusiness projects worldwide.

Other sectors It also has a manufacturing industry which includes leather and textiles (centred Kano, Abeokuta, Onitsha, and Lagos), car manufacturing (for the French car manufacturer Peugeot as well as for the English truck manufacturer Bedford, now a subsidiary of General Motors), t-shirts, plastics and processed food.

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Wood Group new version of ENVision software monitors and provides insight to downstream, refining and petrochemical facilities

ENVision software has been successfully installed across 60 sites globally

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ood Group has developed a new version of its ENVision software.

The real-time environmental information management software system for process and industrial plants provides emissions monitoring, troubleshooting, data gathering, interpretation and complete reporting to regulatory agencies.

The updated release now allows clients to access instant compliance information, pulled from a portfolio of downstream facilities, in one central location.

The software has already been installed successfully across 60 sites globally, this release marks the first phase of an advanced applications software portfolio for Wood Group.

Features of EnVision Software: ENVision proactively monitors compliance, reduces reporting effort and provides immediate insight to downstream, refining and petrochemical facilities. Ÿ

Ÿ Clients face complex challenges in compliance and regulatory requirements for environmental monitoring around the world. This is evident in air monitoring for example, where every day up to 10 million calculations are required to comply.

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ENVision is a robust system providing a real-time flow of information. As well as delivering regular reports, the leading software alerts to potential issues to reassure customers of their quality compliance at all times.

Wood Group provide cost-effective monitoring, troubleshooting, data gathering and reporting with ENVision. Its standardisation and transparency are crucial for safe and effective plant operations.

Assuring clarity and accuracy, all responsible personnel are involved in preparing and reviewing report information. From the environmental department analysts to senior plant management, everyone play a keys role in environmental monitoring.

The system provides additional value for customers through its ability to integrate with all enterprise resource planning (ERP) and environmental management systems (EMIS) to automate additional reporting requirements.

Key Benefits include: Real-time availability; critical for notification during operational issues

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Ÿ Works with all plant emissions including NOx, SOx, VOC, CO, PM and GHG Ÿ Reliable, consistent source of historical data to meet requirements Ÿ Transparency for internal and regulatory audits Ÿ Simplifies compilation of emissions data Ÿ Assures report accuracy with audit substantiation Ÿ Necessary information immediately available to all levels of responsibility

Bob MacDonald, CEO Wood Group’s Specialist Technical Solutions said that the company is focused in delivering technical solutions that solve the challenges of its clients. Wood Group’s ENVision software simplifies and streamlines the management of environmental data by providing a continuous flow of real-time information and recognizing potential problems for customers before they become an issue.

The power of ENVision’s existing technology can now be used across a portfolio of assets, adding value for its clients and ensuring they are compliant with external regulatory bodies.

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PRESENTATION

Key Note Address: Dr. Maikanti Kacalla Baru, Group Managing Director, NNPC at West African International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference

Collaboration and Local Capacity Development as an Enduring Strategy in a Low Oil- Price Environment

Dr. Maikanti Kacalla Baru, Group Managing Director, NNPC

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am delighted at the opportunity given to share my thoughts and experiences in a distinguished gathering like this on the topic “ Collaboration and Local Capacity Development as an Enduring Strategy in a Low Oil-Price Environment” which is the reality of the situation of the Oil and Gas Industry we have found ourselves today.

The over 5 decades of effective participation of Nigeria in the Oil and Gas industry has been dynamic, with opportunity trends best described graphically by a sinusoidal wave form, which is presently at the trough of this illustration due to the low Oil output price regime being experienced.

In order to ensure survival of local businesses and build-up capacity within the limited opportunities available, companies have become innovative by forming synergies to weather the storm of ever growing, and stiffer international competition from international companies. This paradigm shift is certainly required pending when the industry will once again ride to the crest of activity level.

Challenges of Low Out Price Regime: An industry that is currently experiencing low activity Business Levels like we currently have is are characterized by “ I need to survive” sharp practices like;

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• Un-healthy and Fierce competition • Under-bidding to get in attitude • Q u a l i t y compromising to save cost • Exposure to potential HSE issues • Variation / Changeorder hunting The product of the above is stagnation in capacity development and a gradual self-destruction of what has taken time to achieve.

Current enablers of Indigenous Capacity Development: The Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry has been fortunate to have had previous and current regimes that have recognized and promoted the establishment of institutions, enacted laws, identified key areas that can stimulate economic growth and provided the necessary support to businesses and companies that are willing to impact positively on the economy.

Examples are the establishment of the PTDF, the NCDMB and its enabling Act, etc.

Case study of a success story of Collaboration – TUPNI EGINA FPSO DED Topside: The success story of the Detailed Engineering Design (DED) of the Topside of TUPNI’s Egina FPSO project delivered safely, on time and within budget by a consortium of Nigerian Engineering companies led by NETCO is a good example of successful collaboration and capacity development. Hitherto, no engineering project of this magnitude has been handled locally because no single local company had the capacity to do so.

The Management of NNPC in its wisdom approved for three local companies to collaborate

and support the local execution of this project. This decision paid-off and has placed on record that over 80% of the associated man-hours which was in excess of 1 million manhours on a single project can be effectively executed in one project location in Nigeria.

The achievements associated with this included: Ÿ First of its Kind In-country Consortium arrangement Ÿ Successfully delivered, safely, on schedule and within budget Ÿ Consortium achieved zero LTI during the execution Ÿ Domiciliation of Engineering In-Country Ÿ Achieved NCDMB goals of 80% NC by recording about 1 million man-hours out of which 90% of it were carried out by Nigerians Ÿ Showcase resilience of Nigerian Engineering Companies Ÿ On the Job Training to Grow Capacity In-country Ÿ Contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) P o t e n t i a l s a n d Opportunities in the Current Low Oil Price Business Environment: The collaborative success story of the DED of Egina FPSO project, which represents only a maximum of 10% value chain of the FPSO, has indeed repositioned the Nigerian Engineering companies. Rather than being the traditional competitors, they are now partners in progress and they are expanding their synergetic arrangements in readiness to take up other projects of this magnitude.

Examples of such upcoming projects are; SNEPCO’s Bonga South-West FPSO projects, NAE,s Zabazaba FPSO project, ExxonMobil’s Bosi FPSO Project, NLNG Train 7

a n d / o r N L N G Debottlenecking Project, etc.

If so much can be said to have been achieved with DED which represents just about 10% of a typical FPSO project, one can only imagine what other opportunities exist in the remaining 90% of the project value chains in the procurement and construction scope of work for such projects which are characterized by high requirements for expertise, finance and other capacity requirements.

It is imperative that local companies rendering services in this larger segment need to emulate the Engineering companies by coming together to position themselves for effective competition with international companies who currently have a competitive advantage in this current low price regime.

Conclusion It is said, that in any business “you only get what you negotiate not what you deserve”, and off-course good negotiations are done from a position strength.

Thus is now imperative that Nigerian companies should consider collaboration and synergy to grow from being the boys to become the men, work cooperatively t o g e t h e r, d e m o n s t r a t e greater capacities which will position them to take up opportunities reserved for the big foreign players.

The key to successful collaboration is to set shared goals, agree on rules of engagement at the onset and play by the rules to achieve a successful outcome.

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COVER STORY

How Nigerian and West African Market can better compete in a weak and disruptive oil market.

By Ayobami Adedinni

ECOWAS Tariff harmonization ON Non-oil products

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here is also the need to harmonize tariff on nonECOWAS goods to promote better economic cooperation with regards to non-oil exports. This will expectedly counter the effects of smuggling across the ECOWAS borders.

The tariff harmonization will spur coastal countries to work towards making their ports preferred import destinations to attract greater trade flows and by extension fiscal revenues.

It will promote trade amongst West African countries and by extension ECOWAS can forge partnerships with Europe, Asia etc. for the export of their Agricultural produce.

Basically, three (3) key points insulate any country in a weak and disruptive oil market includes: 1.

Economic Diversification; most especially diversification from crude export to in-country refining for more value addition; 2.

Inter-country Trade Cooperation 3.

Tariff harmonization across adjoining countries to minimize or eliminate smuggling.

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he economies of most oil-rich West-African countries are based on crude exports. Even though some of these countries have refineries, traditional crude oil export tends to dominate most of their economic base and therefore exacerbates the resource-curse syndrome.

Analogous to this is the fact that our domestic petroleum products market is undersatisfied and yet we put more energy towards increasing oil export.

With a population of over 170Million, there is a ready market and demand for oil products to grow our economy and better position it to be less crude-oil export dependent. For the West-African sub-region to compete favorably and overcome the negative effects of the cyclical crude oil price trends, we need to increase our refining capacities to sustain our in-country needs and then trade excess more with other West –African countries. This will be more cost effective than imports from Asia, Europe or America.

In West Africa today, the total nameplate refining capacity stands at about 609,000 barrels a day viz- Nigeria (445,000bopd),

Ivory Coast (78,000bopd), Senegal (27,000bopd), Gabon (25,000bopd), Niger (20,000bopd), Mauritania (10,000bopd) and Ghana (4,000bopd).

As it is evident, Nigeria accounts for 73% of the above name-plate capacity. However, th.e nameplate capacity doesn’t not directly correlate to the efficiency of the refineries as we have had challenges in keeping our refineries running up to 50% capacity efficiency.

The bane of the issue relates to Security challenges of crude supply to the refineries, running efficiency of the refineries, ready availability of spares, maintenance philosophy etc.

Africa has the least number of oil refineries in the world and they are underutilized.

How do we then compete in a highly competitive market with the likes of USA with about 137 operating refineries?

Nigeria alone with its 3 refineries cannot satisfy her incountry market without augmentation with imports……. Egypt with about

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COVER STORY half the population of Nigeria has nine (9) refineries with a name-plate capacity of 732,550bopd.

This is three times the number of refineries in Nigeria and 1.6 times Nigeria’s name plate capacity. The above statistics underscores the need for new investment in refining capacity to grow and sustain internal consumption and promote external trade amongst WestAfrican countries.

Based on the foregoing, it is imperative that we need to balance high crude output with high refining capacities to reduce imports costs and charges, export charges, subsidy payments etc. This will effectively position us to get more value from the crude fractions as opposed to a single price value for the crude alone. It will also ensure that we are less exposed to market fluctuations and then give us control of products marketing and supply.

As we reduce reliance on imported refined products, we would be more competitive.

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Notwithstanding the above assertion, we need to deal with ills such as corruption, poor infrastructure, oil theft and economic instability associated with Foreign exchange volatility. These are the issues that may prevent the oncoming of new refining capacities.

Already, there are plans to increase capacities in Nigeria, Ivory Coast and Niger Republic.

With regards to the Nigeria, it is private-sector led – Dangote Refinery which is proposed as a 650,000bopd in Lekki, Lagos.

This applies to every country within the sub region. Oil exports are denominated in US Dollar while some imports are in Euros. Therefore, within the West African Region the market fundamentals between the Euro and Dollar will be felt either positively or negatively depending on the appreciation or depreciation of both currencies relative to each other.

In addition, other currencies in Asia such as China, Japan and Korea are not left out and the principle still holds.

Aside this, NNPC’s plan is to rehabilitate, revamp and upgrade all existing refineries to ensure that by 2019 there would be no more product import.

Similarly, we are supporting the concept of condensate refineries to refine more condensates incountry.

In terms of economic and trade cooperation amongst ECOWAS countries, the recently proposed Niger -Kaduna Refinery crude export pipeline offers a panacea for landlocked West-African countries and such should be promoted as it acts as an alternative source of crude supply to an existing ready market. Similar infrastructure running from Chad to Cameroun’s Atlantic coast is in operation.

Trade Diversification and Cooperation We need to diversify the West African economy base to be able to handle shocks caused by oil prices.

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Exploring West Africa’s Booming Petroleum Sector How Strong is Africa’s Oil Demand?

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est Africa's oil and gas hotspots are becoming increasingly attractive to global investors and exploration companies. While trends are generally on the up in terms of interest in the continent’s established and emerging oil and gas regions. For years, Africa's abundant natural resources have been playing a central part in the economic development of many of its constituent nations.

Increased exploration activity by the global oil and gas sector has generated a raft of major hydrocarbon discoveries both offshore and onshore. Since the International Energy Agency's figures confirm that almost a third of all oil and gas discoveries in the last five years were made in sub-Saharan Africa, this is a trend that looks set to continue for the foreseeable future.

The growth of resource exploration and production in Africa has also been the largest single magnet for much-needed foreign direct investment (FDI) in Africa over the last decade or more, with coal, oil and gas projects accounting for 40% of FDI capital between 2003 and 2010, according to Ernst & Young.

Attracting investment This is a reflection of an investment shift in the industry - including majors but especially mid-level frontier www.oilandgasrepublic.com

exploration companies - to gradually disengage from mature markets with strict regimes and move towards high- potential emerging resource regions in the hopes of making a big find. Perhaps the clearest exemplar of this trend is Tullow Oil, which in January 2015 was considering cutting its presence in the North Sea as it continues to push its investment in Africa. Steadily rising foreign investment in African offshore is a reassuring indication that geographical risk on the continent is becoming less of an issue for many investors and exploration companies. Companies offering a smaller discount on shares during fundraising rounds seem to suggest the market has increasingly come to accept offshore Africa as a less risky and more lucrative option than many of its emerging market counterparts.

Nigeria: West Africa's oil giant at a crossroads Nigeria has long been an energy titan in Africa, leading the continent in oil production and attracting exploration companies to increasingly move into deepwater blocks. The country's Egina deepwater field, a co-development between Total, CNOOC, Petrobras and South Atlantic Petroleum which is due to start production in 2017, is a flagship project for Nigeria's deepwater ambitions.

Now is a crucial and arguably precarious time for the nation's oil sector. The controversial, long-gestating and oft-delayed Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) reflects Nigeria's desire to create a more modern, reliable and stringent set of regulations for oil producers. Certainly, a stable regulatory framework can help reduce the uncertainty of potential investors, but the PIB has proven a sticking point for industry players.

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LOCAL CONTENT

Chevron is the third-largest oil producer in Nigeria and one of its largest investors.

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Chevron Invests in Local Capacity and Capabilities

Marine Platforms is part of Chevron's case study of investing in local companies

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n Nigeria, Chevron operate under a joint-venture arrangement with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) for the onshore and offshore assets in the Niger Delta region. The company has extensive interests in multipartner deepwater operations and operates the Agbami Field, one of Nigeria’s largest deepwater discoveries.

Chevron operations in Nigeria boost the country's economy and increase incomes by creating jobs and building local workforce skills and capacity through its supply chain activities. After local companies are identified, Chevron design and implement programs to help these companies meet industry standards and provide goods and services to Chevron and other oil and gas producers.

Marine Platforms is part of Chevron's case study of investing in local companies.

Marine Platforms Limited, a Nigerian oil service company was awarded Chevron’s Agbami Phase 3 Project to carry out Subsea tie-back for the Agbami field, one of Nigeria’s largest deepwater

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developments. Marine platforms is responsible for the Transportation, Installation and Pre-commissioning (TIP) of flexible flowlines, jumpers, umbilical and Manifold. The Agbami Phase 3 is an eight well drilling programme that began drilling in early 2015 and is‎ expected to start production in 2016.

Marine Platforms will be deploying the Polar Onyx. An offshore construction vessel (OCV) with 250t AHC Crane, 270t top tension Vertical Lay System (VLS) and Reel Drive System. All engineering and project management work will be carried out in Marine Platforms Lagos office by a combination of MPL engineers and its technical partner, PDI. Chevron Agbami field produces 250,00bpd tied back to a FPSO which is one of the largest facilities of this type ever constructed and has an overall storage capacity of 2.15MMbbl. The field is located offshore Nigeria in the central Niger delta approximately 113 km (70 miles) south-southwest of the nearest Nigerian shoreline, and approximately 354

km (220 miles) southeast of the city of Lagos. It lies in water depths ranging from 1280 to 1650 m (4,200 to 5,400 feet) Facts about Marine Platforms: The Chief Executive Officer of Marine Platforms, Taofik Adegbite was among the key note speakers at West African International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference 2017. The company was among the sponsors & exhibitors at the event which was held on 21 - 23 February, 2017 at Eko Convention Centre, Lagos Nigeria.

Marine Platforms is an indigenous oil service company in Nigeria with a consistent track record of providing diverse services to the upstream sector of the oil & gas industry in Nigeria and the African Continent. The company’s services includes Subsea Solutions, Well Services and Vessel Chartering, the company adhere to the highest standards of professionalism and strive to exceed the expectations of its clients through integrity, imbibing very strict safety culture and quality service delivery.

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Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN)

PETAN successfully host West Africa’s Largest Petroleum Events in Lagos - Nigeria

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etroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) is an association of Nigerian Indigenous Technical Oilfield service companies in the upstream and downstream sectors of the Oil industry. The association was formed to bring together Nigerian Oil & Gas entrepreneurs to create a forum for the exchange of ideas with the major operators and policy makers. PETAN is also known as a leading organisation that represents oilfield services and technology companies operating across upstream through to downstream projects. PETAN is a leader in the promotion of innovative engineering and creative solutions, that help advance the petroleum industry both nationally and regionally.

On 21 - 23 February 2017, PETAN h o s t e d t h e We s t A f r i c a n International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (WAIPEC) in Lagos - at the heart of Africa's petroleum economy and principal city of business for those seeking to develop petroleum projects on the

continent. Thousands producers, engineering oilfield services and operate here and was WAIPEC 2017.

of major companies, consultants present at

The West African International Petroleum Exhibition and C o n f e r e n c e ( WA I P E C ) w a s launched to address the needs of companies seeking to showcase their innovative solutions and new technologies, and to support the development of major new business and partnerships to benefit West Africa's petroleum economy. The event attracted over 200 exhibiting companies, in excess of 25 technical and strategic conference sessions and attract more than 6,000 professional visitors into the exhibition to engage directly with participants.

WAIPEC is the only oil and gas event held in partnership with Nigeria's petroleum industry. The event organisers will draw on their global resources to ensure that

the event delivers to the needs of all stakeholders in Nigeria and through the region and it will be the largest petroleum event of its kind in West Africa, as the city of Lagos welcomes thousands of key regional stakeholders - plus leading international E&P firms and partners - to develop and drive new business across the sector.

Oil and Gas Republic proven track record has become exceptional as the company is among the official media organization invited to do an exclusive coverage of the event. Oil and Gas Republic is an international media company covering Renewable/Energy, Mining, Oil & Gas Industry with over 50,000 subscribers worldwide. The publication offers industry professionals to get more insight on the daily trends, events, business opportunities, job opportunities from around the world.

Eight Multi-billion Dollar MOAs Signed to Develop Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Infrastructure

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uring December 2016 in ABUJA, Nigeria, — Chongqing Construction Engineering Group (CCEGC), Tianjin Energy Resources Ltd (Tianjin), Oilserv Limited (Oilserv), and Alpha Group of Companies (Alpha) signed eight memorandum of agreements (MOAs) for the development of several multi-billion dollar investment and infrastructure projects in the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

The signing of the agreement was witnessed and supported by senior representatives from the largest bank in the world, Industrial and Commercial bank of China (ICBC), and Standard Bank of South Africa whom are the

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projects financiers. The agreements set the stage for jointly developing, financing, and constructing several high profile projects including crude oil and gas pipelines, oil refineries, port, highways, and railways across Nigeria.

Alpha and several leading companies are already developing the Gas Revolution Industrial Park (GRIP) in Ogidigben, Delta State and Oilserv has partially completed the biggest pipeline project in

Nigeria (East-West Gas Pipeline OB3) which is a 48inch pipeline project that is expected to carry gas to various power plants in the country. CCEGC, Tianjin, Oilserv, and Alpha agreed to strengthen cooperation including co-financing, at strategic and technical levels on the basis of complementary value added, corporate strengths and comparative advantages, and mutual benefits, according to the MOAs.

The four companies will prepare formal proposals to the relevant authorities in Nigeria

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General Electric (GE) & NNPC US Multinational Company, GE to invest in Nigeria’s Three Refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri and Kaduna

GE proposes to invest in Nigeria’s Three Refineries ‘We were involved in the tenders that started around last year which was subsequently withdrawn but our commitment to bringing the refineries on-stream is still very deep and we are very serious about it We propose that work commences either with the Warri or Port Harcourt Refinery as a pilot, as we set a target to improve the refinery capacity before the end of 2017,’’ the Company stated in its presentation.

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E is a US multinational company with an asset valued at 493 billion dollars which business focus areas include oil and gas, power, water supply, aviation, healthcare, transportation and capital, has proposed to invest in the Nigeria’s three refineries located in Port Harcourt, Warri and Kaduna.

The proposal was made known in a presentation to NNPC GMD, Dr. Maikanti Baru and his team stated that the company’s teams of partners, including its consortium involving the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) partners, off-takers, traders and some financiers would be engaged in the initiative.

GE’s desire to partner with NNPC on the rehabilitation of the three refineries came on the heels of a similar proposal by the Italian company, Eni, to establish cooperation with NNPC for the Rehabilitation and enhancement of Port Harcourt Refinery as contained in the company’s release in Rome yesterday July 23, 2017.

Leading a high powered delegation to the NNPC Towers, Jeff Immelt, GE Global Chairman and Chief Executive

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Officer, said as part of the offering, GE and NNPC have identified some major national power projects in the country and are currently developing the scope of intervention in the projects which have a potential combined capacity of about 4.4 gigawatts.

GE further pledged its readiness to work with the NNPC to make production in the Off-shore fields profitable for the benefit of both companies and other stakeholders, expressing the hope to consolidate on its existing working relationship with the Corporation to expand the prevailing power business and help NNPC achieve its vision of becoming the leading power company in Nigeria.

Welcoming the GE team to the NNPC Headquarters in Abuja, Group Managing Director of the Corporation, Dr. Maikanti Baru expressed delight in the interest GE had to intervene in some vital operational areas of the Corporation.

Dr Baru noted that GE’s offer of a package that includes projects financing would greatly improve collaboration and initiate the power projects rapidly.

The NNPC GMD also welcomed GE’s offer for support to boost the nation’s offshore production and raise crude oil reserve ratio replacement, urging the company to also tap into the opportunities on offer in medical supplies as the NNPC moves to commercialize the services of its 52 hospitals and clinics spread across the country in the years ahead.

GE has been operating in Nigeria for over 40 years, with businesses spanning a number of key sectors including aviation, power generation, oil and gas, healthcare, and transportation. In the past three years, there has been a renewed focus on the country with an eye on new service facilities and employment of more local talent to expand the company’s capabilities. GE’s portfolio of technology solutions is well aligned with Nigeria’s infrastructure needs, and is contributing to economic development and improved quality of life in the region.

Today, GE in Nigeria employs over 500 Nigerians and serves over 100 public and private sector customers from its offices in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Onne and Abuja.

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Exploring Nigeria’s Indigenous Oil & Gas Companies Nigeria Energy Profile: Largest Oil Producer In Africa And World’s Fourth-Largest Exporter Of LNG

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Shell Companies in Nigeria In 1956, Shell Nigeria discovered the first commercial oil field at Oloibiri in the Niger Delta

Shell plays a pioneering role in onshore, shallow and deep water oil exploration and production in Nigeria

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ince 1937, Shell has been active in Nigeria and the company is ranked among the world’s leading energy companies that plays a vital role in helping to meet the world’s growing energy demand in economically, environmentally and socially responsible ways.

Shell has a consistent track record in Nigeria for over 50 years and has the largest presence of all the international oil and gas companies operating within the country.

Shell companies and investments in Nigeria have played a pioneering role in onshore, shallow and deep water oil exploration and production. Shell has also been at the forefront of gas development, producing and delivering gas to domestic consumers and export markets for over 40 years. Shell Companies in Nigeria (SCiN) are major contributors to the economy, not only through the energy they produce and the revenues they generate for the country, but also via their supply chains, local content and social investment.

Shell Companies in Nigeria Ÿ Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) onshore and shallow water oil and gas, operator and 30% shareholder in SPDC Joint Venture Ÿ Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) deep water oil and gas, operator of Bonga.

Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Company Limited (NLNG) LNG joint venture (25.6% Shell share) Ÿ

Bonga Oil Field, Nigeria's first deep water oil and gas production in depths over 1,000 metres Interesting Facts about Shell Nigeria In 1956, Shell Nigeria discovered the first commercial oil field at Oloibiri in the Niger Delta and started oil exports in 1958. Oloibiri Oilfield is an onshore oilfield located in Oloibiri in Ogbia LGA of Bayelsa State, Nigeria, about 45 miles (72 km) east of Port Harcourt in the Niger Delta. Oloibiri field is about 13.75 square kilometres (5.31 sq mi) and lies in a swamp within OML 29.

Bonga Oil Field, Nigeria's first deep water oil and gas production in depths over 1,000 metres. The Bonga Field is an oilfield in Nigeria which started production in 2005. The Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo) is responsible for offshore activities in Nigeria.

SNEPCo used one of the World's Largest Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessels for the project. Three hundred metres long and the height of a 12-storey building, The FPSO's deck spans an area as large as three football fields.

The Bonga FPSO has the capacity to produce 200,000 barrels of oil and 150 million standard cubit feet of gas per day and it increased Nigeria's oil production capacity by 10% when it began producing in 2005. The petroleum is offloaded to tankers while the gas is piped back to Nigeria where it is exported via an LNG plant. The field contains approximately 6,000 mm barrels of oil.

Shell History in Nigeria

Ÿ Shell Nigeria Gas (SNG) domestic gas distribution

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Marine Platforms in Nigeria Marine Platforms offers diverse services such as Subsea Solutions, Well Services and Vessel Chartering

Marine Platforms Capacity Building Programme develops Young Nigerian Professionals

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arine Platforms is an oil service company focused on providing diverse services to the upstream sector of the oil & gas industry in Nigeria and the African Continent.

The company offers diverse services such as Subsea Solutions, Well Services and Vessel Chartering which has earned the company international certifications.

Marine Platforms assimilate very strict safety culture and quality service delivery to its prospective clients. Safety is part of the company’s culture which ensures it deliver quality services safely.

In 2016, Mr. Taofik Adegbite, CEO, Marine Platforms officially announced the commencement of a one-year training embarked by the company which was aimed to strengthening young Nigerian professionals to improve their skills in the Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. According to Marine Platforms CEO, the industry is dominated with foreign expertise when it comes to subsea installations and vessel constructions. There are very few skills set in Nigeria from captains to the chief engineers, to the subsea managers and the project managers and there is not enough expertise to carry out their duties accordingly.

Marine Platforms is an oil service company focused on providing diverse services to the upstream sector of the oil & gas industry in Nigeria and the African Continent. The company offers diverse services such as Subsea Solutions, Well Services and Vessel Chartering which has earned the company international certifications.

Marine Platforms assimilate very strict safety culture and quality service delivery to its prospective clients. Safety is part of the company’s culture which ensures it deliver quality services safely.

In 2016, Mr. Taofik Adegbite, CEO, Marine Platforms officially announced the commencement of a one-year training embarked by the company

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which was aimed to strengthening young Nigerian professionals to improve their skills in the Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. According to Marine Platforms CEO, the industry is dominated with foreign expertise when it comes to subsea installations and vessel constructions. There are very few skills set in Nigeria from captains to the chief engineers, to the subsea managers and the project managers and there is not enough expertise to carry out their duties accordingly.

During 2009, the company recruited the first set of Nigerians to train them in subsea engineering and today Marine Platform have some Nigerian professionals who have taken over from expatriates as supervisors on projects.

Chevron’s Agbami Oil Field is part of the company’s track record as they were hired to train four Nigerians but fortunately the company has successfully trained 25 Nigerian professionals on that particular project.

Subsea Solutions It subsea solutions provides an

innovative technology with the latest equipment operated by highly skilled industry professionals. The company’s deepwater operation is ever expanding as a result of quality services delivered safely to the industry over the past years .

Well Services The company started its well services operation partnering with Well-Flow International for the Provision of Wellbore Cleanout Tools and Chemical.

This is a process of running mechanical tools and pumping cleanout chemicals to remove unwanted debris as well as metal shavings from the wellbore and displace the well to a clean filtered completion fluid prior to running completion strings.

Vessel Chartering Marine platforms vessel chartering service offers a full spectrum of Marine services to the oil and gas industry through a comprehensive range of marine support vessels for exploration, development and production operations.

Through owned or chartered vessels, the company is capable of meeting the needs of today’s offshore industry trends.

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Brittania-U recieved prestigious award by the United States Commercial Service. “International Partner” for improving trade relationship between Nigerian and United States.

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Brittania-U, West Africa's leading indigenous E&P company managed by a Nigerian woman, as its Executive Chairman and CEO operate, providing financial assistance to the Ogulagha Community. The projects being funded include education, youth empowerment for jobs, vocational training in welding, marine diving, forklift operation, small/medium enterprise (SMEs) development, and a housing scheme for the elderly.

Drilling & Oil Services Brittania-U engages in oil and gas drilling and completion, well servicing, pressure pumping, wireline, geophysical, civil engineering and transportation, providing Rig-on-hire-and-bundle services to interested companies.

Brittania-U, Chairman/CEO, Uju Ifejika, was among the keynote speakers at WAIPEC 2017

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ju Ifejika, Chairman/CEO, Brittania-U, was among the keynote speakers that attended the West African International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference 2017 held in Lagos - Nigeria. Oil and Gas Republic was also among the media partners of WAIPEC 2017, invited to do an exclusive coverage at the event. It was a great priviledge to meet one on one with the Chairman/CEO Brittania-U. The panel discussion was an interactive sessions to learn more about new technologies and also providing an insight about it company operations.

Over 20 years ago, Brittania-U have been operating in Nigeria and contributing to the economic development of Nigeria.

Brittania-U is an indigenous integrated company based in Nigeria, delivering innovative services through exploration & production, subsurface engineering & consultancy. The company operates an integrated business model, with operation across the oil and gas value chain, from Exploration to Consultancy. Brittania-U is a major player in the upstream and downstream sectors. The company has a strong partnership with both local and international oil companies and holding interests in licenses for the exploration, development, and production of oil and gas assets onshore and offshore.

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Brittania-U Drilling and Oil services company Nig. Ltd is a subsidiary of Brittania-U. It provides drilling Rigs and drilling services to the Brittania-U as well as provide Rig-on-hire-and-bundle services to other oil and energy companies.

Brittania-U Drilling & Oil Services Co. Ltd. currently have a 152ft Rig for it drilling program on Brittania-U’s block at Ajapa (OML 90) field as well as offer rig lease/charter services to independent companies on contract terms. The company's business operations covers Africa With over 500 indigenous people working in its offices across Nigeria and Ghana. Brittania-U is categorized into three business segments which are: • Upstream, Drilling • Trading & Oil Services • Geology and Engineering Consultancy.

Oil Trading & Marketing Brittania-U is also involved in Oil trading marketing, which includes the sale of crude, refined products and condensates.

The products we distribute includes, but not limited Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) and Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).The company's storage capacity helps to meet large orders to meet local business and national needs.

Awards and Recognition Brittania-U is the first indigenous Oil and Gas Company to become, “The operator”, in a joint venture with a foreign company (i.e. African Energy Equity Resources United Kingdom) in its first year of operation.

Brittania-U Nigeria Limited is the first indigenous Exploration & Production Company to be funded 100% by a local Bank (Union Bank of Nigeria Plc) and First Bank of Nigeria plc., to the tune of about Fifty Million US Dollars ($120million) for its offshore operation.

From the core, Brittania-U has sprung several independent but interrelated companies with concentrations in SubSurface Engineering (Data Appraisal Nigeria Ltd), Drilling Services (BrittaniaU Drilling & Oil Services Ltd), Shipping and Downstream Trading (Nextee Oil & Gas Trading Company Nigeria Limited).

Brittania-U is the first company to drill three wells in three (3) months; build its Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) facility in Seven-andhalf months; purchase an off-take tanker barge 78,000bbls and a 4,200Hp Tug boat, for our crude deliveries; and produce our first Oil (from drilling to building our production facility and first oil) in 17 months (within two years).

CSR & Community Development Since 2009, Brittania-U’s has been investing in the livelihood, prosperity, and stability of the communities in which they

Brittania-U Nigeria became the first indigenous Oil & Gas Company to buy out our foreign partners within two years of operation.

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Bahra Cables Company was established in 2008 to serve Saudi, GCC & International Markets.

It is based in Bahra industrial city located 35km from Jeddah. Bahra Cables Factory occupies over 500,000 square meters of prime manufacturing space together with associated design offices, laboratories and storage area. It specializes in Manufacturing and Distributing Electric Cables. Bahra Cables is the first cable manufacturer in Saudi Arabia gets ISO 14001:2004, and OHSAS 18001:2007 Bahra Cables Company has the flexibility to provide a versatile product range to serve the construction, electric utilities, distribution, industrial, oil & gas and petrochemical sectors.

The cables produced comply with both American standards (CSA, ANSI, ICEA and UL ) and European standards ( IEC, BS, NF and VDE specifications).

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First E&P Development Co. Ltd First E&P is focused on developing and operating a portfolio of upstream oil and gas assets

FIRST E&P Upstream Portfolio Provides sufficient cash-flow and financial stability for a Start-up Company

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s t a b l i s h e d i n 2 0 11 a n d commenced operations in 2012, FIRST Exploration & Petroleum Development Company Limited (FIRST E&P) is a Nigerian oil and gas company with full delivery capability across the entire upstream oil and gas value chain. The company's areas of expertise include the value creation phase of commercial deal delivery, maturation of exploration and appraisal opportunities, from field development, project execution and realising first production, on to the value monetisation phase of integrated operations and maintenance, hydrocarbon fiscalisation, and sales.

The company is focused on developing and operating a portfolio of upstream oil and gas assets. With a management team that has a track record of commercializing and operating upstream oil and gas assets globally and in Nigeria. FIRST E&P is poised to deliver material value of about 25,000 barrels of oil-equivalent per day within five years.

The portfolio will include niche portfolio of exploration plays that can offer significant appraisal and development opportunities that fill our maturation funnel in the years ahead.

FIRST E&P also has a 10% interest in a joint venture with Dangote Industries Limited to build the East West Offshore Gas Gathering System pipeline.

• 10% of ND Western’s 45% working interest in OML 34 (a producing asset divested by the SPDC JV in 2012) • 40% working interest of OML 83 and OML 85 (assets divested by Chevron in 2015) and • 1 5 % o f We s t A f r i c a n Exploration and Production Company Limited’s 45% working interest in OML 71 and OML 72 (assets divested by the SPDC JV in 2015), as well as a mix of development and appraisal asset opportunities where FIRST E&P can materially add value, and unlock upside

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potential.

FIRST E&P strives to be a technically and commercially focused professional company. We therefore expect all staff to take responsibility for their professional development and to attain the highest levels of their profession. In return, the company will create a stimulating and challenging environment which enables personal and professional development as well as fulfillment.

Security A safe and secure working environment is a key requirement for business success and continuity. FIRST E&P takes several steps to protect its personnel, physical assets, information and company reputation from harm.

Security is the responsibility of all staff and they must actively contribute to making the Policy work. The staff must appropriately intervene in unsafe/insecure situations.

Assets & Opportunities FIRST E&P asset acquisition strategy is based on securing a balanced portfolio of assets and opportunities that enables the Company achieve its equity production and reserves aspirations in the short, medium and long term. The company have successfully secured

certain interests in five Oil Mining Licenses, four of which are located in the shallow offshore region of the Niger Delta Basin namely: Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

OML 34 (Land) OMLs 71 & 72 (Shallow offshore) OMLs 83 & 85 (Shallow offshore)

In addition, FIRST E&P holds an equity interest in Nigeria’s largest gas infrastructure project - East West Offshore Gas Gathering System (“EWOGGS”) being developed in partnership with Dangote Industries Limited.

The company have also established a strong foothold Shallow Offshore Niger Delta and intend to strategically consolidate on these wins by ensuring its asset development plans, reserves addition strategy and portfolio growth plans are centered on hubs defined by the locations of its assets and the trajectory of the EWOGGS pipeline.

FIRST E&P portfolio consists of producing, near term, development and appraisal assets. They are also actively building up a “blue sky” exploration portfolio which will be of interest to investors interested in the upside value of the upstream business.

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Aveon Offshore Limited Aveon Offshore also fabricate manifolds, control modules, suction piles and tree elements for subsea developments.

Aveon Offshore is the largest fabricators in Nigeria delivering a world- class services fully compliant with local content requirements ince 1999, Aveon Offshore have been involved with most of the EPC projects awarded in Nigeria and has emerged as one of the largest fabricators in Nigeria with a solid track record of delivering quality products in a timely manner. Aveon Offshore serves as a desirable model when it comes to safety record and the ability to deliver world- class services fully compliant with local content requirements. The company has worked directly with the international Oil Companies as a main contractor and also with the large construction/ technology companies operating in Nigeria as subcontractor.

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Aveon Offshore is more concerned about its client satisfaction through the provision of products and services of the highest quality, delivered through a relentless insistence on safety, sound ethical and environmental principles.

The company has an annual fabrication of over 10,000 tons of steel structures. It specializes in the fabrication of topsides, bridges, decks, process skids, jackets and pressure vessels.

Apart from the usual open training programmes, Aveon Offshore has a specialized in-house training established to train and develop local employees. This particular programme aims at upgrading and fast tracking the skills of local employees to cope with industry demands.

Aveon Offshore also fabricate manifolds, control modules, suction piles and tree elements for subsea developments. All construction engineering, procurement, fabrication, load out and sea fastening are preformed out of it yard in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

It is important to note that 90 % of Aveon Offshore's 700 strong workforces have a 100 percent staff retention record achieved during the company's transition from Grinaker- LTA to Aveon Offshore. Aveon Offshore offers exceptional career opportunities for professionals across a number of disciplines.

In its continued success, Aveon Offshore have created a training environment that will help industry professionals realize their capabilities and also get an extensive experience in their various profession. Work force training and skill development is a key attribute to Aveon Offshore. It training package has been indispensable for meeting the need for resource, experience and expertise.

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World-class facilities: Aveon offshore’s main works are performed out of it yard located at Rumuolumeni in Obio Akpo Local Government Area, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The yard size is approximately 22 hectares / over 250,000 meters square with a water front and quay of 200m

long. The water depth at low tide is about 5.5m and at high tide it is about 8.5m. All fabrication, sandblasting, painting, welding, procurement and quality control are performed out of this yard.

Our other assets on this yard are various cranes of different tonnage (300, 250, 150, 45, and 30), covered workshops of over 8000m2, 6000m2 size accommodation and 2200m2 of offices.

Projects Aveon offshore has a consistent track record on providing it world-class services on the projects as listed below: • Bonga Northwest Fabrication Of Subsea Structures • Usan UFR Fabrication Of Seabed Structures And Installation Aids • Adanga North Production Separator Pressure Vessel ASME U • A k p o F P S O To p s i d e s Fabrication • Erha North Subsea Structures

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Ansett Integrated Services is pioneering multinational oil companies in Nigeria

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consistent track record of working with Total Nigeria Limited, Universal Energy Resources Nigeria L i m i t e d a n d A f r e n E n e rg y Resources Nigeria Limited etc...

Ansett Group has staff strength of over 50 people. Ansett occupies one of the warehouses used for staff offices, laboratories, and workshop and sample storage. The office base facility covers 4000sq. ft.

Routine/Conventional Core Analysis Ansett Integrated Services Limited Routine Core Analysis laboratories are equipped with highly rated routine core analysis measurement equipments and are managed by very competent technicians.

Ansett Integrated Services Limited is a reputable company based in Port Harcourt, Rivers state - Nigeria. The company is involved in the provision of a wide range of services in Core Analysis, oil industry technology training and an independent provider of petroleum reservoir description data.

CT-Scanning Services Ansett have a CT scanner in-house, with the lastest sofware to go with it.

CT scanning is frequently used to scan full diameter core to determine slabbing cut orientation relative to bedding, identify specific ‘'non damaged'' full-diameter sections to facilitate sampling site selection.

Ansett' services include wellsite core preservation and preparation, reservoir rock analysis (core analysis) and provision of storage facilities for core and reservoir fluid samples. Currently, Ansett' has a

Drill Cuttings Storage Ansett will provide core and drill cuttings samples storage services for clients onshore operations according to standard operations of core handling.

nsett Integrated Services Limited is part of Ansett Group of Companies, a three legged group of companies, Ansett Diagnostic Hospitals Ltd, Ansett Integrated Services Ltd and Ansett Industries.

The company provide and maintain a facility that is climate control for the purpose of storing conventional cores, sidewall cores, dry drill cuttings, wet cuttings and oil or other liquid samples.

Rock & Fluid Property Measurments & Interpretations Ansett is one of the most technologically advanced and largest independent provider of core analysis services equipped with highly rated routine core analysis measurement equipments and are managed by very competent team.

Petrography & Geo-mechanics Ansett is one of the most technologically advanced and largest independent provider of core analysis services equipped with highly rated routine core analysis measurement equipments and are managed by very competent team.

BGT Pre-Commissions the largest Onshore Pipeline in West Africa

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ncorporated in 1988, B.G.Technical Limited (BGT) is an Oil Services company and one of the most integrated indigenous service companies in Nigeria with services ranging from Pipelines to Well Services. It executed its first project in the Oil and Gas sector for Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) in Forcados, Nigeria in 1994. BGT offers service to most of the Exploration and Production companies in Nigeria and beyond. The company's client include Addax Petroleum, Chevron, Total, SPDC, Oando and others.

manned by experienced engineers and Technicians for Quality and professional services for the expectation of her clients.

B.G.Technical also has a manufacturing arm, which makes it one of the local companies that designs and produces patented products for the Oil and Gas industry. The company has the only facility in Africa that manufactures quality Pigging products. These products are used locally in Africa and

exported to countries in Europe, Middle East and other regions.

Oilfield services industry is built on science, innovation and diverse technological needs and requirements. In order to effectively serve its clients with global technological products and services, BGT have a strong partnerships with leading companies from around world such as Baker Hughes, Halliburton, Smith Flow Control Ltd, GD Engineering etc...

B. G. Technical is currently carrying out the pre-commissioning of the largest onshore pipeline in West Africa - the 42” by 45 km OBITE –UBETA – RUMUJI pipeline that runs from OBITE Gas plant of Bonny NLNG plant to the NAOC 36” GTS4 at RUMUJI. The range of tools and equipment being deployed by B. G. Technical for this Landmark Project include onsite Nitrogen membrane unit, High Volume - High pressure Pumps, Industrial Compressors (High Flow rate, High pressure) etc. These are being www.oilandgasrepublic.com

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Catobi valves serves the Oil & Gas, Maritime and Shipping, Construction, Manufacturing, Logistics and Supply Industry

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ince 2010, Catobi Nigeria Limited is established to provide world class services to allied industries, Government entities including Oil and Gas services upstream and downstream sectors through the provision of best practice of procurement, maintenance and testing of valves.

The company also offer competency training on valve testing and assembling.

Catobi Nigeria has been consistence in providing quality and safe services to its client and has an extensive experience on meeting standards of operations in the industry which has in turn yielded increasing patronage and cordiality with multinational companies such as SPDC, Chevron, Agip, Saipem, Addax Petroleum and more. The company also has a competent, dedicated and resourceful team which comprices of men and women managing the company affairs with oil and gas services, procurement, Maintenance and testing of Valves.

within their supply chain and it services are underpinned by their proprietary Hawa Valves which enables organizations to deploy the best Valves and reduce the risk across processes. Hawa Valves is an essential tool for all oil and gas companies wishing to efficiently and consistently manage all flow processes.

Catobi Nigeria Limited is the exclusive representative of HAWA VALVES (INDIA) PVT.LTD in A f r i c a . H A W A VA L V E S ( I N D I A ) P V T. LT D a n I S O 9001:2008 certified company manufactures and exports Valves for specialized fields such as Oil &Gas, Offshore, Petrochemical, Power, Marine and General Industries.

HAWA VALVES manufacturing facilities are located in Ahmedbad (Gujarat) and Hubli(North Karnataka),both of which have traditionally been centers for the manufacture of engineering goods in India, with two most modern plants in the outskirts of the great city of Mumbai (Bombay).

Catobi Nigeria's professional services help clients to procure,

Catobi Nigeria has been involved in several projects as listed below: Ÿ K2s Kolo To Soku Piping Items And Piping Valves - Nestoil Ÿ Gbaran Sos - SPDC Ÿ Gbaran Infill Phase 2 - DAEWOO Ÿ Gbaran Ubie Infill Project For SPDC Ÿ Epg - Tpe Dg Gas Facilities And Infrastructure Phc SPDC Warehouse Ÿ 22152110 Opimech Bonny Gen Str SPDC Ÿ Epg - Pme - Df Production Facilities Phc Warehouse SPDC Ÿ Afam 5 Reservoir Project Ÿ Nestoil Epc For Kolo Creek To Soku Gas Export Pipeline Projectl Ÿ Provision Of Maintenance Dredging Services At Cawthorne 2 Jif House Boat - SPDC Ÿ Procurement Eggsi - Gtsi Contingency Flow

Elshcon Nigeria delivers high technology fabrication, construction services in the onshore and offshore industry

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ounded in 1990, Elshcon is an integrated Nigerian indigenous group of companies operating in t he energy and maritime sectors with focus on the oil and gas & maritime industry. The company has a vast experience of understanding the industry requirements by delivering solutions and services for the safe and efficient exploitation of energy and marine natural resources.

Elshcon Nigeria Limited delivers high q u a l i t y, h i g h t e c h n o l o g y w e l d i n g , construction and fabrication services for the energy industry in Nigeria and the Gulf of Guinea. The company's onshore and offshore fabrication capabilities cover diverse steel structural facilities, piping, pipeline works and marine vessel construction. Elshcon represent OEMs in the sale and supply of deck and Fendering systems. Elshcon Offshore provides marine support and logistics services. Formerly the marine division of ENL, Elshcon Offshore Nigeria Limited (EONL) spun off from the parent company as an independent Marine Services Company.

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It has achieved remarkable growth and expanded their fleet to meet the high standards and requirements of our local and international clients. With a growing fleet of over 20 owned and managed vessels with diverse capabilities.

Elshcon Nigeria Limited in partnership with MEP DECK SOLUTIONS PTE Ltd provides, distributes and supplies an array of high

quality and defect free Anchoring, Towing and Mooring Systems equipment – Towing & Mooring Winches, Offshore cranes, Shark Jaw & Towing Pins, Anchors, Anchor Chains & Fittings, Hull Fittings, Steel Wire Ropes, Synthetic Ropes (including Dynamo Ropes), Material Handling and Fendering Systems.

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Geoplex is the fastest growing indigenous company offering Oilfield services to the Upstream sector

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stablished in 2002, Geoplex is the fastest growing indigenous Service Company in Nigeria providing Oilfield Services to the upstream sector in the Nigeria oil & gas industry and the West A f r ica C o as tal r eg io n . Th e Government policies aimed at encouraging and ensuring more participation by competent Nigerians in the upstream Oil & Gas Industry has contributed to the company's growth process. Geoplex provide high quality Wireline Services and has recently grown into other Drilling Technology services.

The company's aim is to provide the best value in these services to its prospective clients.

The Board of Geoplex comprises well-placed Nigerians with extensive executive experience, manifesting in the emergence of a preferred service provider. The Management Team comprises persons with direct experience in the provision of Measurements and Logging While Drilling, Directional Drilling, Gyro Surveys and Electric Wireline Logging services, in collaboration with its Foreign Technical Partners.

In line with the company's aspirations to become the leading oil and gas service company in Nigeria and the rest of Africa, Geoplex attended and exhibited at the 2016 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC 2016) which held from 2nd – 5th May 2016 at Reliant Park, Houston, Texas.

The use of tubulars in rig and drilling operation has necessitated the maintenance of these equipment to prevent failure. Geoplex is proud to be a major player in the maintenance of tubulars such as drill pipe, drill collars and pup joints etc.

In the past years, Geoplex have carried out inspection on 3-1/2” to 51/2” drill pipes, heavy weight drill collars and various sizes of pup joints. Geoplex carry out RP7G inspection and DS1 CAT 1 – 5 and maintain a broad data base of tubular inventory that spans for over some few years. Geoplex inspect tubulars for notable clients and drilling companies. The company is the prime contractor for Trans Ocean in providing tubular inspection and maintenance in Nigerian.

Geoplex has been carrying out Marine Riser Maintenance and Inspection Services for its clients in Nigeria and West Africa Oil and Gas Industry. Marine Risers are essential heavy drilling equipment in deep water operation. Their regular maintenance and inspection are essential for transverse of drill string from a deep water drilling rig floor to the seabed, which can be thousands of meters apart. Well control safety is of utmost importance and the Marine Risers are essentially the “life line” in ensuring well stability at the rig floor.

Geoplex has positioned itself as a prominent company providing high quality Riser Maintenance and Inspection Services to all its clients. The company is proud to be a leading provider of Riser Maintenance and Inspection Services to Transocean, one of the leading drilling companies in the world. Geoplex is a certified OEM qualified Riser Maintenance and Inspection company.

Emval supplies quality wellhead systems to suit all casing size requirements - to full API specifications

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stablished in 1983 and began wellhead maintenance in 1985, Emval Nigeria Limited were in charge of the Well Services maintenance workshop of Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited(SPDC), Western Division. Emval had been involved in the provision of Water Utility and Borehole Drilling services. Over the past years, Emval has continued to strengthen its capabilities in the provision of Wellhead Services, and has extended its operations to include Slickline Services, E l e c t r i c Wi r e l i n e S e r v i c e s , We l l Completions, Pumping and Stimulation Services, Tubing Conveyed Perforating Services and Marine Services.

Emval supplies quality wellhead systems to suit all casing size requirements - to full API specifications. We provide conventional stack-up wellhead systems, full bore and slim multi-bowl wellhead systems can be used on or offshore. The company has over 25 years experience of completing surface wellhead installation projects using many variations of equipment from the major wellhead manufacturers.

To ensure that your projects are delivered on time, on budget and safely, the company provide trained and competent engineers who have both on- and offshore experience.

Emval’s Marine Services Division owns and operates a fleet of well service barges which are rented out for oil well projects and production services. Emval’s fleet of barges includes light duty Spud barges and a heavy duty spud barge.

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Gas and Renewable Energies, the Best Fuse for Generating Power - Total CEO and reducing methane emissions. We are also curtailing routine flaring at our facilities, which we cut by 67% between 2010 and 2015, which we want to reduce by 80 % over the period 2010-2020 and want to eliminate outright by 2030.

Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO at Total was featured on an article published on The European Files, how gas and renewable energies can be used to generate power. Total is ranked among the top three globally in the solar industry.

Patrick Pouyanné says, Demand for electricity is growing faster than primary energy demand overall. To square with the historymaking target set by 195 nations at COP21 in Paris in December 2015 to keep global warming below 2°C, gas and renewable energies will have to gain ground in the power mix. The International Energy Agency expects gas to make up 22% and solar and wind power 8% of the global energy mix in 2035, compared respectively to 21% and 1% today.

But if renewable energies are to be developed on a large and profitable scale, we must address the challenges associated with their i n t e r m i t t e n c y, a n d consequently connecting them to grids at a cost that local communities can afford. The availability of solar and wind energy varies greatly depending on the weather and the time of day and does not www.oilandgasrepublic.com

always match demand, which itself fluctuates. But consumers have every right to expect to have power when they need it, which means that it always has to be available.

Storage is one solution to offset the intermittency of renewables. Total, recently acquired a Saft, an industrial flagship recognized globally for its technological knowhow in batteries. Saft will enable Total to add electricity storage solutions to its portfolio, which is necessary to the profitability of renewable energies.

When it comes to generating power, gas is the best fit for renewables since it can offset the intermittency of solar and wind energy thanks to its flexibility. Gas also has the advantage of being the lowestcarbon fossil fuel, since it emits only half the amount of CO2 as coal, which is still far too widely used to generate power. It's crucial to send a strong price signal to energies that curtail CO2 emissions, and therefore global warming, while adding flexibility to the system. Steering private sector investments towards lowcarbon technologies is

vital if we want to keep global warming under 2°C. Putting a price on carbon is one of the most efficient mechanism to achieve this.

The main priority is to switch from coal to gas for power generation. A carbon price of USD 30 to USD 40 per ton would be enough to promote the switch and encourage R&D in low-carbon technologies, such as carbon capture, use and storage. This is why we have campaigned with five other oil and gas companies for the prompt introduction of carbon pricing mechanisms in the world’s main regions. Total, has applied an internal carbon price to all its capital spending decisions since 2008. It currently varies from USD 30 to USD 40 per ton of carbon, depending on oil prices. By the end of 2016, Total will no longer be involved in any kind of coal businesses.

Gas now accounts for 50% of our production, up from 35% ten years ago. We want to develop it, by investing in the gas midstream and downstream to speed the growth in demand for gas. As we actively promote gas, we are closely tracking

Electricity will not be able to meet all energy requirements, particularly those related to transportation. Electric cars will continue to gain ground, particularly in urban areas, but it will take some time before they account for a significant share of passenger cars worldwide.

We too often overlook trucks, aircraft and ships which still rely on fossil fuels.

The International Energy Agency's 2°C scenario for 2035 predicts that oil will still account for around a quarter of the energy mix and that fuels made from biomass will make up a larger share than today.

We've been producing biofuels for over 20 years, are a leading biofuel marketer in Europe and plan to step up our leadership in biodiesels and biojet fuel.

By next year, our La Mède refinery in France will have been transformed into a world-class biorefinery. We also invest in secondgeneration technologies which will complement traditional biofuels in the future.

The 2°C goal can only be achieved if we better target how we use energies. Gas and renewables coupled with energy storage are expected to be the power-generation base, replacing coal.

The use of oil will have to be concentrated on transportation and petrochemicals, where they're still necessary, but where other energies, mainly gas but also biofuels, will also play an increasingly bigger role.

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