EIC Monthly News January 2016

EIC Monthly News January 2016

Sector Analysis: COP21

What it means for the global renewables industry

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The EIC Chief Executive

A word from the CEO I’d like to wish all of our members a very Happy New Year.

When it comes to business, for many of us the start of the year can incite expectation and a degree of trepidation. However, it also draws on our optimism and resolve, to weather whatever comes our way.

I think we would all agree that 2015 was testing and 2016 is unlikely to be any less challenging. However, the wheels are still very much in motion: there is a range of projects happening now and others set to be given the green light soon.

So this is an opportune time to really make the most of your EIC membership and exploit the benefits it brings.

Getting out to new and familiar markets remains one of the best ways to make contacts and win new contracts. This year we’ll take up our familiar positions and continue to create a buzz at major markets including OTC (sold out) and ADIPEC. We will also be exhibiting in UK pavilions at ONS in Norway, Rio Oil & Gas and the World Nuclear Exhibition in Paris, which together are expected to attract almost 150,000 visitors.

Our EIC Connect Middle East event, which we usually run bi-annually, was so successful last year that we are hosting it again in 2016. What’s more, I’m delighted to announce that ADNOC, one of the world’s leading oil companies, will once again be supporting it with speakers and encouraging operating companies to participate. EIC Connect Middle East is an ideal forum for exchanging knowledge and ideas, as well as creating links between suppliers and service providers. www.the-eic.com

EIC members who have been part of our organised delegations will appreciate how useful they are in developing export opportunities and local relationships. Throughout 2016, we are planning delegations to several different regions, including Columbia, Nigeria, and Oman and UAE to name a few. Between them, these three regions alone have more than 200 active and 100 future projects. And in total, we are tracking, and updating daily, just over 8,600 projects around the world via EICDataStream.

In terms of world issues, we all know that climate change is one of the most significant – and responsibility for it rests on numerous shoulders. Given this, the historic commitment by almost 200 nations at last month’s UN climate change conference was extremely welcome news. There was agreement by everyone to hold the increase in the global average temperature to “well below 2ºC above pre-industrial levels”, and to endeavour to “limit the temperature increase to 1.5ºC above pre-industrial levels”.

Our article opposite has further details on the decision and what this could mean in the future.

The future is never certain, but this year takes us one step closer to a gradual improvement in the oil price, developments in other energy sectors and a growth in new business opportunities.

I hope that January will be a productive month for you.

Claire Miller, Chief Executive

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Contents The Chief Executive

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Sector Analysis

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Training Services

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New Members

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Member News

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Events Diary

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Overseas Events

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UK Events

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Middle East News

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Asia Pacific News

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North America News

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South America News

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EIC Sector Analysis

Sector Analysis

COP21: What does it mean for the global renewable energy industry?

The COP21 United Nations climate change conference concluded on 12 December 2015 with an agreement by 195 nations to aim to limit global temperature warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius and strive for a temperature increase of 1.5 degrees Celsius. Hailed as a great diplomatic accomplishment, the commitment has significant implications for the global renewable energy industry.

Coming into force in 2020, the part legally binding Paris Agreement will accelerate the deployment of renewables, inspire long-term investor confidence and help stimulate technological innovation.

As a result, the costs of developing and constructing renewable energy projects are expected to fall on a global scale in the years ahead.

The framework for COP21 was built by 188 countries voluntarily submitting ‘intended nationally determined contributions’, or INDCs, to the United Nations. This new, bottom-up approach where each country outlines how greenhouse gas emissions will be reduced has seen ambitious proposals put forward by developing countries.

In Africa, for example, Sudan has pledged to generate 20% of its power mix from renewable sources by 2030, while Guinea-Bissau aims to generate 80% of its energy from renewables by the same year.

From 2018 onwards, the commitments made through INDCs will be independently reviewed every five years with a view to increase their level of ambition. This ‘review and ratchet’ mechanism will help to drive investment in renewable energy, increase the attractiveness of emerging markets and open up new markets for export opportunity.

Building on the momentum generated by INDCs, COP21 saw new initiatives launched including the Africa Renewable Energy www.the-eic.com

Initiative, or AREI, which aims to speed up the installation of renewable energy projects across Africa. With a target to deploy 10GW of additional renewable energy capacity by 2020 and an acceptance that the continent has the potential to generate 300GW from renewables by 2030, the initiative is expected to leverage private investment and accelerate the use of solar and onshore wind energy.

The importance of harnessing solar energy was acknowledged on the opening day of COP21 with India and France introducing an International Solar Alliance to promote solar energy generation in developing countries. Made up of 120 nations, the alliance intends to encourage co-operation among countries blessed with an abundance of solar resources to enable cost reduction and mass deployment. According to the declaration, the alliance will aim to “mobilise more than US$1,000 billion of investments that are needed by 2030,” giving a clear signal to companies to scale-up and invest.

Government ministers and business leaders suggest that the Paris Agreement will assist in quickening a shift that is already occurring.

In more economically developed countries, cities such as Sydney, San Francisco and Vancouver have committed to generating 100% renewable electricity, while influential companies continue to join RE100.

Launched in 2014, this initiative represents businesses that are committed to sourcing 100% of their electricity from renewable energy.

With members including Google, Goldman Sachs and Walmart, RE100 highlights how companies are reforming their business models around a low carbon agenda.

Enhancing green credentials also makes economic sense. In December 2014 E.ON, for example,

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announced that, due to shifting global markets, it would be splitting the company to give focus to renewable energy and energy efficiency. In the future, more European energy companies are expected to switch to cleaner forms of energy generation and, in the UK, oil and gas supply chain companies are starting to look beyond the sector to the opportunities offered by offshore wind.

It is, however, not just in developed countries where changes can be observed. Pre-COP21 analysis by Ernst Young revealed that India is currently the third most attractive market for renewables globally as the government is successfully galvanising public and private investment. Keen to boost domestic manufacturing and supply chain capabilities, India’s INDC has pledged to adopt a ‘peak, plateau and decline’ approach to lowering its emissions, while installing 100GW of solar capacity and 60GW of wind capacity by 2022. Emerging renewable energy markets on the Indian Subcontinent, in SubSaharan Africa and Latin America have a clear sense of direction and offer rich investor opportunity.

COP21 has provided an agreement that now needs to be implemented.

In the days following the news that a deal had been reached Reuters announced that renewable energy stocks had rallied in Europe, with shares in wind turbine manufacturers including Gamesa, Nordex and Vestas rising by up to 5%. As the dust continues to settle, it remains to be seen whether the two week conference is a tipping point in the transition to a low carbon future. What it has demonstrated, however, is that the political will to decarbonise the global economy has never been stronger.

William Sharkey, Sector Analyst (Renewables) Email william.sharkey@the-eic.com January 2016

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GAC Shipping UK Ltd

2a Gateway Business Park Beancross Road Grangemouth FK3 8WX Tel +44 (0)2380 489 913 Email simon.morris@gac.com Web www.gac.com Contact Mr Simon Morris, Group Business Development Manager – Oil and Gas.

New Global Member

Begg Cousland

205 White Studios 62 Templeton Street Glasgow G40 1DA Tel +44 (0)141 550 1653 Email martyn.dean@bcenvirotec.com Web www.beggcousland.com The Nominated Representative is Mr Martyn Dean, Sales Director.

GAC Oil & Gas provides logistical support for on and offshore oil and gas field development globally.

From exploration through field development to decommissioning, GAC’s portfolio offers an integrated mix of shipping, freight and marine solutions.

Begg Cousland has been a leading global supplier to oil refineries and gas plants since 1950. The company designs and supplies equipment and package solutions for gas/liquid filtration, liquid/liquid separation, 3-phase separation, CPI systems and nut shell filters. Filtration and separation internals are a speciality, e.g. demisters, candle filters, chevron vanes, coalescers, pleated filters, inlet diffusers, cyclones, plate packs.

Company expertise is built upon core competencies in supply chain, project logistics, chartering, offshore support and vessel and crew agency services acquired over 60 years of international experience. The GAC service is global – with competitive, safe and ethical solutions provided in-house in all the major offshore locations using strategic hubs in Houston, Aberdeen, Dubai, Singapore and Cape Town and strategic supply bases for last mile delivery.

Innovative scrubbing technologies used for air pollution and odour control are also part of the gas cleaning range.

Begg Cousland’s filtration and air pollution control activity in the chemical and petrochemical industries uses many of the same products and technologies.

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OSBIT Power Ltd

Broomhaugh House Riding Mill Northumberland NE44 6AW Tel +44 (0)1434 682 505 Email ben.webster@osbitpower.com Web www.osbitpower.com The Nominated Representative is Mr Ben Webster, Sales & Marketing Manager.

New Global Member

LESER UK Ltd

Albion Dockside Works Bristol BS1 6UT Tel +44 (0)117 930 6112 Email sarah.read@seetru.com Web www.leser.co.uk The Nominated Representative is Ms Sarah Read, COO.

At the core of OSBIT Power’s name and work is the delivery of quality, cost-effective products and services that are ‘on spec, budget and in time’. Improving technology is what the company does – whether developing and manufacturing new products, or inspecting and upgrading existing equipment. Engineers fuse decades of expertise with innovative thought, precisely tailoring mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems to customer requirements.

LESER is the largest manufacturer of safety valves in Europe and third largest in the world. LESER safety valves are used in industries such as chemical, petrochemical, industrial/technical gases, oil and gas production, compressors, food and drink, energy, LNG/ LPG, shipbuilding and pharmaceuticals.

OSBIT Power works with clients across the offshore sector, with projects typically ranging from onshore pipe and cable handling, pipe and cable lay and well-intervention equipment, to test rigs, trenchers, and ploughs. The company also develops specialist equipment, including subsea mining vehicles and modular PLC control systems. During four years of operation, OSBIT Power has built up a reputation as a leading supplier of offshore ‘walk to work’ systems. The MaXccess range utilises patented technology to allow safer transfers between support vessels and rigs/wind turbines in greater wave heights. The T12 and T18 models have achieved 5,000+ transfers in their three year service.

LESER offers spring-loaded and pilot-operated safety valves for all industrial applications according to PED and ASME VIII as well as application-based solutions for special requirements. LESER safety valves are developed at LESER’s headquarters in Hamburg and manufactured at the modern factory in Hohenwestedt.

LESER’s world wide offices cover Europe, America, the Middle East and Asia.

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January 2016

MEMBER NEWS Balmoral Group has picked up the prestigious ‘International Business of the Year’ award at a star studded event in Edinburgh recently.

Attended by George Clooney, Rob Bryden, Sir Chris Hoy, Chris Evans and Judy Murray, amongst others, the Scottish Business Awards at EICC attracted over 2,000 attendees. Balmoral was short listed with BrewDog, TBR Global and Alba Power for the international gong.

Jim Milne, Chairman and MD, Balmoral, accepted the prize and said: “To be recognised alongside the very best of businesses in Scotland is a real honour.

“Our international success has been hard fought and our aim is to sustain our position as a leading exporter based in the north east of Scotland.

I’d like to congratulate all the other businesses that were short listed and all those that were successful on what was a terrific evening.” For more information on Balmoral visit: www.balmoral-group.com

Damper Technology Ltd (DTL), worldwide damper solutions provider, has announced the appointment of Mr Kim Bovien in the new position of International Business Development Manager with immediate effect.

Based in Copenhagen, Kim will be responsible for contributing to DTL’s overall global strategy to increase presence on both sales and operational levels for its growing portfolio of quality damper products, with an initial focus on the Scandinavia and northern/eastern Europe territories.

Kim joins from Esscano Power A/S where he was the former owner and managing director, gaining 15 years experience in the damper industry.

Kim is qualified in both mechanical and electrical engineering. His product knowledge and experience in commerce and international business will be invaluable as DTL looks to define more innovative solutions and grow globally.

Having Kim on board is an incredibly positive step in helping us achieve our growth plans in territories where we see good potential for expansion.

With Kim’s expertise and contacts, we hope to see a significant increase in business from these regions.

Mark Hancock, Managing Director, DTL Contact Kim on: +45 4085 6461 kim.bovien@dampertechnology.com Visit: www.dampertechnology.com

Deborah Services Limited – Industrial Services, together with a larger group of companies including Roan Building Solutions, RoanKabin, Deborah Services, EventServ, Sierra, PDC and Siteserv Access & Formwork, have come together as Actavo – one unified team of 4,500 people, operating globally in over 100 locations.

Welcoming the rebrand, Chris Foulkes, CEO, Actavo Industrial

Division, said: “Actavo will continue to deliver excellence in the quality of goods, services and expertise we have been providing as DSL Industrial Services and our other companies. The rebrand to Actavo enables us to present one clear, progressive corporate offering across six integrated Actavo solutions – industrial, network, in-home, hire and sales, building and events. We are providing customers with a single point of focus for a more extensive and versatile range of capabilities throughout the business.”

Commenting on the rebrand name, Vivienne Walshe, Marketing Director, Actavo, said: “The inspiration for the name Actavo comes from Actus, the Latin word for performance. Actavo reflects our dedication to performance, to energy, and to our active spirit in pursuit of excellence. Furthermore, it is a call to action to our entire workforce of 4,500+ employees, incentivising everyone to find new ways to work better, reach higher, go further, prosper and enable our customers to grow.”

With 48 years’ experience and over 2,000 employees across the UK, Ireland and Kazakhstan, Actavo | Industrial Division has deep industry knowledge and technical expertise within the petrochemical, power, oil and gas, marine, nuclear, pharmaceutical and offshore sectors. The division is a leading multi-disciplinary provider of: scaffolding systems, fire protection, protective coatings, thermal insulation, industrial cleaning, tower painting, access solutions, surface preparation, inflatable shelters, line pulling, asbestos removal, drone inspections, rope access and layher scaffolding. For more information please visit: www.actavo.com www.the-eic.com

MEMBER NEWS

Cable cleat manufacturer Ellis has appointed Stephen Walton to its product design team.

Stephen, a mechanical design engineer with 15 years experience, will work alongside technical director Andy Booth and trainee design engineer Harry Taylor at a time when new product development is very much at the forefront of Ellis’ thinking.

Richard Shaw, Managing Director, Ellis, said: “Everything we do at Ellis is geared towards bettering the business – both in terms of sales and reputation. New product development has always been something we have been good at, but we want it to be something we excel at. And do so in a manner that sets us well apart from the competition.

“Appointing someone with the experience and ideas that Stephen brings to the table is the perfect step in ensuring this aim quickly becomes a reality.”

Commenting on his new role at Ellis, Stephen said: “After several years in the same position I was eager for a new and exciting challenge, and Ellis presented exactly that. It is a company with a big reputation and a host of big ideas, and I’m looking forward to playing my part in taking these ideas and developing them into the kind of products that will only serve to enhance Ellis’ reputation and its position as the undoubted marker leader.” Visit: www.ellispatents.co.uk

GE Oil & Gas has completed the first phase expansion of what will be GE’s largest advanced manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia.

Located in 2nd Industrial City in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, the expanded facility is expected to support the kingdom’s vision of boosting domestic manufacturing and

exports. This marks the first phase of an ongoing multi-million dollar investment by GE Oil & Gas at the multi-modal MODON (Saudi Industrial Property Authority) in Dammam.

The facility is set to boost GE Oil & Gas’ existing in-kingdom pressure control manufacturing capability with output capacity now three times the original. The in-progress additional development phases at the site will extend manufacturing and services capabilities across the GE Oil & Gas portfolio including measurement & control, subsea systems, turbomachinery and artificial lift.

With this manufacturing expansion we are delivering on our promise to be able to bring more advanced manufacturing capacity to the kingdom and to employ more Saudis.

Lorenzo Simonelli, President and CEO, GE Oil & Gas The expansion is also expected to serve as a centre for the supply of ‘made in Saudi’ equipment for Saudi and regional markets with expanded capacity to manufacture the full range of GE Oil & Gas’ pressure control solutions, including wellhead systems and advanced flow control solutions that are critical components in driving productivity and operational efficiency. GE Oil & Gas currently manufactures advanced pressure control technology, testing and repair services at the site.

The facility is built in accordance with GE’s technical and environmental, health and safety standards. It is certified to ISO 9001: 2008 for quality, ISO 14001 for its environmental management system, OHSAS 18001 for occupational health and safety, and American Petroleum Institute (API) 6A/Q1 standards. For more information please visit: www.ge.com

Specialist safety instrumentation systems provider Hima-Sella is to represent HIMA Paul Hildebrandt’s innovative turbomachinery control solution, FlexSILon, in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Developed in response to growing concerns over the safety of turbomachinery – such as gas and steam turbines – FlexSILon provides protection through features that include an integrated Overspeed Trip (OST) and vibration, axial shift, temperature and pressure monitoring. Control features include speed control, load sharing and steam distribution.

Eddy Turnock, Sales & Marketing Director, Hima-Sella, said: “Our relationship with HIMA Paul Hildebrandt dates back to 1983 since when we have been designing the company’s safety instrumented systems – such as HIMax, HIMatrix, HIQuad and Planar4 – into a variety of functional safety solutions both home and abroad. It is therefore a great pleasure to be representing FlexSILon too.

“Meeting the safety standards also delivers the significant added bonus of greater up-time, higher plant productivity and, ultimately, improved profitability.”

The safety of rotating equipment is under increased scrutiny within the power generation sector and within several industrial applications where gas and steam turbines are employed. Safety standards such as IEC 61511, IEC 61508 and ISA84.00.01-2004 are now being used to assist with reducing the risk of injury and damage to equipment.

Please visit: www.hima-sella.co.uk

Companies at the 2015 British Engineering Excellence Awards (BEEAs) saw UK company Nylacast making history by becoming the first company to win two years in succession at the award for ‘Materials Application of the Year’ category. @TheEICEnergy

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Nylacast

Held at the Hurlingham Club in London, the judging panel, made up of engineers, was looking for products which exploited material properties in order to solve industry challenges in engineering projects including oil and gas.

The judges commented: “Nylacast’s Pipe-in-Pipe Spacer was the stand out winner because it clearly met and solved real world application demands. The system uses the company’s custom polymers, with low friction on one surface and a patented ferrous metal underside where high grip was required. This application demonstrated a real understanding of an industry challenge faced in the oil and gas sector.”

The unique product utilises a combination of materials derived from in depth understanding and knowledge of material science. The use of a ferrous and non-ferrous material within one application works to eliminate the disadvantages and weaknesses each material may have, with a polymer excelling where a metal will not and vice versa. The advantages delivered through this engineering solution lead to faster installations, better performance and improved costs.

Junaid Makda, Marketing Manager, Nylacast, said: “As a company focused on using material and engineering knowledge to meet challenging industry requirements, winning this BEEA back to back strengthens our grounding in the engineering arena as a value adding technology partner to our extensive range of clients.” For more information please visit: www.nylacast.com

Energy and telecom cable systems provider, Prysmian Group, has been awarded a US$140 million contract by Hainan Second Cross-Sea Interconnection Tie Project Management Co for the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of a submarine power cable link for the second interconnection between Hainan island and the Chinese mainland.

The new submarine cable link will run alongside the existing 500kV cable circuit connecting the Guangdong power grid and Hainan power grid effectively improving the quality of electricity supply between the two provinces. One of the island’s key customers to benefit from the extra power will be a 1,300MW nuclear power plant being built in Changjiang County. The combined capacity of the submarine power cables and the nuclear power will help boost Hainan as an international tourism island.

The new Hainan interconnection comprises four HVAC (High Voltage Alternating Current) 500kV single core SCFF (self-contained fluid filled) cables to be laid under the Qiongzhou Strait in southern China, along a 32 kilometre route. The cable system will link the Gangcheng transformer substation in Zhanjiang to the Fushan transformer substation in Hainan’s Chengmai County, and have a transmission capacity of 600,000kW. Cables will be operated in AC configuration, but are designed to work in DC configuration as well.

All cables will be produced in the Group’s centre for submarine cables in Arco Felice, near Naples (Italy) and marine installation operations will be performed by the Group’s Giulio Verne cablelaying vessel. Delivery and commissioning is scheduled for the first quarter of 2019.

For more information please visit: www.prysmiangroup.co.uk

Jan Ward CBE, founder and CEO of UK-based company Corrotherm International, has received the honorary degree of Doctor of Engineering from Southampton Solent University.

Jan started Corrotherm in Southampton in 1992 to supply high grade metals to the oil, gas, petrochemical, power and desalination markets, and since then the company has expanded significantly to establish a global presence, with offices in ten countries.

A mechanical engineer with over 30 years’ experience in metals manufacturing and distribution, Jan worked at board level for several specialist metal producers and distributors prior to founding Corrotherm, building up successful export divisions for companies before deciding to do it for her own company.

For 15 years Jan has advised various UK government departments on business issues locally, nationally and internationally. She also holds several advisory and nonexecutive positions specialising in innovative low-carbon industrial process technology and advanced manufacturing.

In 2009, she won the coveted NatWest Everywoman Award which champions female entrepreneurs. In 2013 she was named international director of the year in the Institute of Directors London and South East Director of the Year Awards, and in 2014 she featured in The Manufacturer’s top 100 UK role models.

Earlier this year she was also made Commander of the British Empire for services to business, receiving her CBE from His Royal Highness Prince Charles.

For more information visit: www.corrotherm.co.uk www.the-eic.com

MEMBER NEWS

Rainford Solutions, manufacturer of high quality electronic enclosure protection solutions, has announced its investment in a new Amada EM 3612 ZRT punching machine, which has been commissioned at its UK manufacturing facility in St Helens.

Rotork Skilmatic electro-hydraulic valve actuators have been ordered for increased safety ESD (Emergency Shutdown) duties on two new oil pipelines in China. The Mahui and Yunnan pipelines are attached to the network bringing oil and gas to China from offshore fields in the Bay of Bengal.

The new Amada EM 3612 ZRT machine is packed with cutting edge technology, which delivers high quality, high speed and high productivity processing. The highly automated turret punch press comprises of a 300 station tool storage unit and high speed automatic tool changing, reducing programming time and machine downtime. Additional productivity enhancing features and benefits of the new Amada EM 3612 ZRT machine include scratch free processing with a concealed lower turret, ID tooling system for digital tool control and a range of automated sheet load/unload options. This outstanding machine is compact and efficient; delivering flexibility and versatility.

With over 30 years of engineering expertise and continued investment into cutting edge manufacturing methods, Rainford continues to provide high quality products to its customers without having to compromise on quality. Excellent service support, ISO 9001 certified and an outstanding reputation have also been contributing factors to the long-term success of Rainford Solutions. For more information visit: www.rainfordsolutions.com

Rotork

This investment demonstrates Rainford’s commitment to an ongoing investment strategy. By improving its capabilities and service offering Rainford’s board of directors aims to focus on the best cutting edge technology available within the marketplace. In return Rainford can continue providing a stable, high quality processing service providing high quality products and optimum performance at all times to give its customers a highly competitive advantage using the latest cutting edge technology.

The Skilmatic actuators will be installed in automated and unattended valve chambers at pump stations, where they will provide isolating and failsafe ESD functions.

These valves, known as ROSOV (Remote Operated Shut-off Valves), are designed to isolate sections of the pipelines in the event of a potential emergency.

The Skilmatic actuator combines failsafe performance with the benefits of Rotork IQ intelligent electric actuation technologies, facilitating remote supervision with a high level of asset management encompassing accurate control, monitoring and alarm signalling, operational data logging and diagnostics.

Designed for functional safety applications SIL 2 with a HFT 0 to IEC 61508:2010 the Skilmatic actuator is also offered with a partial stroke testing capability, enabling the valve to be function tested without interrupting the process. The actuator is available with worldwide hazardous area certification. Visit: www.rotork.com

Global oil and gas, maritime, construction, power and mining recruitment provider Worldwide Recruitment Solutions (WRS) has launched a managed services product across all of its divisions.

WRS’ specialist marine division has won a contract with a major offshore support services provider to manage crewing requirements for a number of vessels. To bolster delivery capabilities, WRS welcomes Donna Watson to the operational board where she will lead capabilities in her position as Head of Marine Managed Services. Donna works out of WRS’ Abu Dhabi office.

Scottish-born Abu Dhabi resident Donna has a wealth of experience within the marine sector and has played a vital role in crewing and human resources at many of the world’s leading marine and oil and gas support services companies.

She said: “It’s a real pleasure to join WRS at this critical time, as the company enters the next stage of its development. We shall be getting our teeth into some exciting projects in the coming months and the service we provide to our clients will be the key to success.”

Mark Brown, Managing Director, WRS, said: “Donna has all the credentials to leverage WRS’ position as a world leader in marine crewing services. We have further developed our capabilities and infrastructure to deliver both service and cost benefits to clients globally – Donna’s appointment and our international expansion forms part of our longterm strategy and we will continue to make such investments in spite of challenging market conditions demonstrating our commitment to the sector in the long term. I speak for all of WRS’ senior management in welcoming Donna to the team.”

WRS’ managed services division brings together many of WRS’ core offerings, giving clients the option to outsource entire projects or disciplines. For more information visit: www.worldwide-rs.com @TheEICEnergy

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Events Diary

UK, Overseas & Training January 2015

13 Management Course EICDataStream Training 14 Industry Overview Fundamentals of Natural Gas Processing 19 Management Course Negotiation Skills 19 UKCS Showcase Collaboration 19 Business Presentation Opportunities with Muhibbah Engineering 20 Management Course Liquidated Damages 26 Business Presentation Opportunities with SBM Offshore 26 Industry Overview Fundamentals of Natural Gas 28 Business Presentation Opportunities with Prumo Logística 28 Regional Showcase Opportunities in Canada

EIC Kuala Lumpur EIC London EIC London Ardoe House Hotel, Aberdeen EIC Kuala Lumpur Four Points by Sheraton, Dubai Dusit Thani Hotel, Dubai EIC Rio de Janeiro EIC Rio de Janeiro EIC Houston

February 2016 2 Sector Showcase Global CCS Opportunities EIC London

4 Industry Overview Fundamentals of Oil & Gas EIC London 9 Industry Overview Fundamentals of Subsea EIC London 10 Management Course Presentation Skills EIC London 11 Industry Overview Fundamentals of Nuclear EIC London 11 Sector Showcase Energy from Waste Showcase Derby Conference Centre, Derby 16 HSE Training Pressure Equipment Directives EIC London 18 Industry Overview Fundamentals of FPSOs EIC London 18 Corporate Entertainment EIC Middle East Golf Tournament 2016 The Els Club, Dubai 23 Regional Showcase UKCS Showcase: Decommissioning Aberdeen 25 Regional Showcase Southern Region Contractors Update EIC London March 2016 2 Technical Workshop Introduction to Energy from Waste 3 Technical Workshop Introduction to Centrifugal Pump Design 9 Management Course Business with International Contractors 9 Management Course Understanding Terms and Conditions 10 Management Course Tendering for Success 10 Business Presentation Opportunities with Parnaíba Gás Natural 15 Technical Workshop Introduction to Compressors 15 Industry Overview Fundamentals of FPSOs 15 Industry Overview Fundamentals of Oil & Gas 16 Management Course Business with International Contractors 16 Industry Overview Fundamentals of Refining & Petrochemicals 17 Corporate Entertainment EIC Annual Welsh Showcase and Dinner 22 Sector Showcase Opportunities in Iran Post Sanctions

Lakeside EfW, Slough SPP Pumps, Gloucestershire EIC London Four Points by Sheraton, Dubai EIC London EIC Rio de Janeiro Siemens, Duisburg EIC Rio de Janeiro EIC Houston EIC London EIC Houston Cleddau Bridge Hotel, Pembroke Dock Yas Island Rotana, Abu Dhabi

April 2016 7 Industry Overview

Fundamentals of Oil and Gas

EIC London

Fundamentals of Natural Gas

EIC Rio de Janeiro

May 2016 12 Industry Overview

For further information on UK and overseas events and training, please contact: info@the-eic.com www.the-eic.com

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January 2016

Events Diary

Exhibitions & Delegations 2016

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29 February- Overseas Delegation to Turkey Booking Now

3 March 6-10 March Overseas Delegation to Algeria Booking Now 20-23 March Overseas Delegation to Oman and UAE Booking Now

tbc March Overseas Delegation to Brazil Register your Interest

4-7 April Overseas Delegation to Nigeria Booking Now

4-8 April Overseas Delegation to Colombia Register your Interest

2-5 May Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) Fully Booked 23-27 May Overseas Delegation to Thailand and Malaysia Register your Interest

tbc May Overseas Delegation to Iran Register your Interest 13-17 June Overseas Delegation to Kenya and Uganda Register your Interest 28-30 June World Nuclear Exhibition (WNE), Paris Booking Now

4-8 July Overseas Delegation to Argentina Register your Interest

29 August- Offshore Northern Seas (ONS), Norway Booking Now

1 September

5-9 September Overseas Delegation to Japan Register your Interest

3-7 October Overseas Delegation to Myanmar Register your Interest

For further information on exhibitions and delegations, please contact: events@the-eic.com @EICOverseas

National Events

2016

17 May EIC Connect Middle East Abu Dhabi

13 October EIC National Dinner London 22-23 November EIC Connect Oil & Gas Manchester

Status Booking Now Register your Interest Register your Interest

2017 21-22 November

EIC Connect Energy Manchester

Register your Interest

For further information on national events, please contact: nationalevents@the-eic.com

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January 2016

EIC Overseas Exhibitions and Delegations

Overseas Exhibitions EIC Overseas Exhibitions and Delegations Overseas Delegation to Egypt 31 January-4 February 2016 #EICEGYPT16 The EIC in partnership with UKTI is organising an oil and gas overseas trade delegation to Cairo and Alexandria in Egypt. With proven oil reserves of 4.4 billion barrels and proven gas reserves of 77 trillion cubic feet, Egypt is the largest nonOPEC oil producer and the second-largest dry natural gas producer in Africa. As production has stagnated over the last few years and consumption has increased rapidly, the formerly hydrocarbon exporting country has to advance oil and gas developments in order to meet domestic market growth.

Turkey, Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan together with ‘best in class’ British expertise in the areas of exploration, reservoir, well and drilling management, field integrity and asset management, gas utilisation and finance/ commercial/project management to discuss current/ future development plans and opportunities. For more information or to book contact: mark.gamble@the-eic.com Overseas Delegation to Algeria 6-10 March 2016 #EICALG16 The EIC is organising an oil and gas trade delegation to Algeria. Delegations are an excellent introduction to a new market in a supportive environment and the perfect way to strengthen existing business relationships. Delegates will have the opportunity to attend group meetings with key local players as well as briefing meetings from qualified speakers with in-market experience and the opportunity to meet with local companies.

Upstream developments like the West Mediterranean Deep Water and North Alexandria concessions, which hold estimated reserves of 5 trillion cubic feet of gas and 55 million barrels of condensates, have recently seen major EPC contract awards and several downstream projects are currently underway. Also, conventional power generation as well as renewable energy schemes are proposed in order to cope with rising demand. Now is the time to engage in this market and establish client relationships. To secure your place on the delegation submit the application form to: amy.ford@the-eic.com

Algeria is the largest natural gas producer in Africa, and is among the top three oil producers within the continent. The industry is dominated by Sonatrach who are proposing to make investments of approximately £90 billion between 2015 and 2019. For more information please contact: amy.ford@the-eic.com

Overseas Delegation to South Korea 22-26 February 2016 #EICSK16 South Korea was the world’s ninth largest energy consumer in 2014, according to estimates from the BP Statistical Review of World Energy 2015. Korea is one of the top energy importers in the world and relies on fuel imports for about 97% of its primary energy consumption because the country lacks domestic energy reserves.

Overseas Delegation to Nigeria 4-7 April 2016 #EICNIGERIA16 The EIC is organising an oil and gas trade delegation to Lagos in Nigeria from 4-7 April 2016. With proven reserves of 37 billion barrels of crude oil and 180 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, Nigeria holds Africa’s second-largest and largest reserves of crude oil and natural gas respectively. After reaching its peak production of 2.44 million barrels per day in 2005, production started to decline amid rising security issues, pipeline vandalism and oil theft. As the situation improved the production rate was back at 2.4 million barrels per day in 2014.

South Korea ranks among the world’s top five importers of liquefied natural gas, coal, crude oil, and refined products. Despite its lack of domestic energy resources, South Korea is home to some of the largest and most advanced oil refineries in the world. The increased sophistication of the South Korean refining market is likely to increase capacity utilisation, which is already high for some refineries. As a result, South Korea is expected to remain a leading refiner in Asia, with significant exports to China, Singapore, Japan and Indonesia. For more information please contact: amy.ford@the-eic.com

According to EICDataStream, projects worth a combined US$229.3 billion across Nigeria’s oil and gas industry are currently under development or have entered planning. The most valuable assets of the OPEC member country can be found in the Niger River Delta as well as offshore in the Bight of Benin, the Gulf of Guinea and the Bight of Bonny.

Despite the unfortunate current oil price environment, proven reserves as well as ageing equipment and infrastructure offer promising opportunities for the UK supply chain. If you would like to exploit the tremendous opportunities in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry this is the chance to engage in the market and establish client relationships. If you have any questions please contact: mark.gamble@the-eic.com

Overseas Delegation to Turkey 29 February-3 March 2016 #EICTURKEY16 Situated between the Middle East and the Caspian Region to the east, with over 75% of global oil and gas reserves, Turkey plays a crucial role in linking supply and demand.

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January 2016

EIC UK Events

UK Events

Sector Showcase Energy from Waste Showcase Thursday 11 February 2016 Derby Conference Centre, Derby The UK’s Energy from Waste industry has experienced steady contracting activity during FY 2014-15, with 24 contracts awarded including eight major EPC contracts.

With proof that increasing economic value is attached to a strong re-use agenda, the EIC is committed to tracking developments across this sector on a global level through our database EICDataStream. This event aims to provide an overview of the sector, bringing together a panel of speakers from some of the key players in the industry.

Providing insights into how these organisations operate and the potential for the supply chain, this event will be helpful to those who are looking at this as a new sector to complement their current portfolio and will also act as an update for those who already work in the arena. Register your interest: jennifer.hole@the-eic.com

Forthcoming Events

UKCS Showcase Collaboration Tuesday 19 January 2016 Ardoe House Hotel, Aberdeen Collaboration has been a consistent industry theme since the publication of Sir Ian Wood’s UKCS Maximising Economic Recovery Review. The second in the series of our UKCS Showcases will focus on the changing landscape of the oil and gas supply chain by outlining how operators and the supply chain are beginning to collaborate and how to do it successfully.

A panel from across the North Sea oil and gas sector consisting of Apache, Faroe Petroleum, Petrofac, Oil and Gas Authority and Robert Gordon University will discuss how to break down industry barriers to collaboration and the opportunities around this topic.

Learn from an industry success story as Stork and Emerson (both EIC members) showcase their recent effective collaboration in the UKCS. The companies will provide an insight to key learnings and top tips for effective collaboration. To book please contact: pamela.nicholson@the-eic.com

Regional Showcase UKCS Showcase: Decommissioning Tuesday 23 February 2016 Aberdeen In the coming decades offshore decommissioning activity in the North Sea is projected to increase as the existing infrastructure approach the end of their productive life. There are some 470 installations that will require decommissioning over the next thirty to forty years. The cost of decommissioning is estimated at £40 billion, which is pushing operators (along with the treasury) to reduce this cost. Supply chain companies hold the key to alternative techniques for enhanced cost saving and efficiencies.

Therefore, this event will bring together operators and the supply chain to ensure an awareness of the decommissioning opportunities. It is also important to learn from industries with practical experience of decommissioning in order to maximise any possible return. Babcock will provide an insight into nuclear decommissioning. To book contact: pamela.nicholson@the-eic.com

Southern Region Contractors Update Showcase Thursday 25 February 2016 New Date EIC Conference Suite, London Further to the success of the same event earlier this year, we will be running another Southern Region Contractors Update in January 2016. Bringing together a panel of speakers from major EPC contractors across the region to present their portfolio of projects, address challenges in the current climate and discuss what their supply chain requirements are. Alongside the presentations there will be one-2-one meetings, and a fantastic opportunity for networking. Register your interest: jennifer.hole@the-eic.com

EIC Annual Welsh Showcase and Dinner (previously Pembroke Supper) Thursday 17 March 2016 Cleddau Bridge Hotel, Pembroke The Annual Pembroke Supper, which has run for over 17 years for EIC members doing business in and around South Wales, will return this year even bigger and better than before. The initiative has been expanded to cover all the opportunities that Wales has to offer UK suppliers, and will encompass a regional showcase, networking reception and dinner. The Welsh showcase will bring together a panel of speakers to talk about the projects taking place in the region, such as the Wylfa nuclear power plant, several tidal lagoon projects and the Ireland-UK Interconnector project. Join us on 17 March to find out about some of the UK’s major projects being developed in Wales, network with colleagues, contractors and operators in the region and enjoy a three course industry dinner. Register your interest: jennifer.hole@the-eic.com

Sector Showcase Global CCS Opportunities Tuesday 2 February 2016 EIC Conference Suite, London Via EICDataStream, the EIC is tracking global CCS projects with a combined capex of over US$53.7 billion, offering UK suppliers multiple business prospects for experienced personnel, tried and tested equipment and new technologies. The EIC, the Science Innovation Network (SIN) and the Carbon Capture & Storage Association (CCSA) have identified several hot-spots for CCS technologies globally and will be bringing a delegation from these hotspots together to present the current and future opportunities in the sector. Further details will be available shortly, in the meantime, please register your interest to be kept up to date with plans as they become available. Register your interest: jennifer.hole@the-eic.com

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January 2016

EIC Middle East News

Middle East News Office News

Forthcoming Events Management Course

2016 could well be a particularly significant year given the current state of flux in the global oil and gas market.

Liquidated Damages – Everything you need to know Wednesday 20 January 2016 Four Points by Sheraton, Dubai

We know that the current low prices are a result of oversupply rather than any significant decrease in demand.

Demand could increase over the coming six to eight months, which would strengthen prices. However, this might also be tempered by how the US shale players find themselves given the continuing depressed prices, the re-emergence of Iran and any positive outcome from ongoing negotiations in trouble spots across the region, especially in Libya.

Business Presentation Opportunities with SBM Offshore Tuesday 26 January 2016 Dusit Thani Hotel, Dubai Corporate Entertainment EIC Middle East Golf Tournament 2016 Thursday 18 February 2016 The Els Club, Dubai

Closer to home, we start our programme of events with our hosting of SBM Offshore, the specialist FPSO provider. While they have had some negative press, we expect their presentation to be a positive one that concentrates on their successes as well as opportunities across the Middle East and especially Africa.

To register your interest or to book on the above courses please go to www.the-eic.com/Training or contact Helen Aittis: helen.aittis@the-eic.com

We will also be hosting our annual Golf Tournament.

Despite not having a headline tournament sponsor we expect to have another great day. All the golfing places have been taken up and there will be a number of prizes to play for. So we are confident that the sixth edition of this successful event will be equally as exciting as the last five.

Regional Comment

Schlumberger bids low for Jurassic gas project Schlumberger has submitted the lowest bid for package one, two and three of the Jurassic gas development phase two in Kuwait. The project, estimated at US$4.3bn, covers construction of facilities as well as five-year operation and maintenance at the West Raudhatain, East Raudhatain, Umm Niqa and Sabriya fields. Schlumberger submitted bids at US$1.38bn for the West Raudhatain and East Raudhatain packages and US$1.56bn for the Umm Niqa and Sabriya package respectively. Bids submitted by Spetco International Petroleum Company and Al-Khorayef Group came in higher.

Another event taking place in January in Abu Dhabi is the World Future Energy Summit. This annual gathering of the world’s finest players within the renewable and clean energy space promises to be particularly exciting.

The world’s energy providers are seriously looking at renewables to make up a larger slice of their energy mix, despite the current depressed hydrocarbon prices.

Doosan to supply Salalah 2 IPP Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction Company has been awarded a contract by Shandong Electric Power Construction Corporation 3 (SEPCO 3) to supply steam turbines and generators for the Salalah 2 independent power project in Oman. The power plant is being developed by a joint venture of ACWA Power and Mitsui while SEPCO 3 is responsible for the engineering, procurement and construction contract. The 450MW plant is scheduled to come online in early 2018.

More and more governments are now re-examining their energy policies as a result of a much improved offering from clean energy providers. A case in point is the low take off tariff offered to DEWA by ACWA Power, while negotiating the second phase of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Solar Park, something that would have been unrealistic just 12 months ago. As a consequence, we can be sure that there will be some very positive outcomes from this global event.

As always, we would welcome any feedback or input on our training programme. This month, we have a few new additions, one covering liquidated damages and the other concerning contractual terms and conditions that are relevant to Iraq, a market that continues to grow in prominence for members. We also deliver courses inhouse, so if there are any requirements for us to arrange specifically designed courses for you and your team, please contact us.

Terry Willis, Director, Middle East, Africa & CIS Contact: terry.willis@the-eic.com

Contractors invited to bid for Kuwait ISCC plant Prequalified contractors have been invited to submit bids for the development of the Al-Abdaliyah integrated solar combined-cycle (ISCC) plant in Kuwait. The plant will have a total capacity of 280MW of which 60MW will be based on concentrated solar power technology. Seven prequalified groups led by ACWA Power, Abengoa, EDF, Korea Electric Power Corporation, Engie, JGC and RWE have to submit bids by 17 March 2016.

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January 2016

EIC Asia Pacific News

Asia Pacific News

Forthcoming Event

Business Presentation Opportunities with Muhibbah Engineering Tuesday 19 January 2016 EIC Kuala Lumpur

Office News

In November we organised a business presentation in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, East Malaysia, two and a half hours by air from Kuala Lumpur. Sabah is a semi-autonomous state within Malaysia with its own independent government and agencies. It has more than a 30% share of oil and gas production in Malaysia and has the majority of offshore deep water fields such as the Gumusut-Kakap and Malikai fields.

Sabah State is keen to increase its participation in the oil and gas industry, so it is looking for international oil and gas companies to assist Sabahan companies with technology and capability.

Regional Comment

Oil and Gas Australia Jemena wins bid to build US$570m gas pipeline Australia’s Northern Territory government has awarded Jemena, a company owned by State Grid Corp of China and Singapore Power, is to build an A$800 million (US$570 million) pipeline to the country’s east coast gas markets.

Other companies in the bid are APA Group, DUET Group, and a Chinese consortium PCP Australia, which includes China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC). The 622 kilometre pipeline will run between Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory and Mount Isa in Queensland.

The business presentation was organised jointly with the Ministry of Industrial Development (MID) of Sabah and EIC Asia Pacific. Petronas Sabah and other production sharing companies also took part as speakers. During the event Petronas made the announcement that more than 70 categories within the Petronas Vendors Registration are reserved for Sabahan companies, and it is essential for UK companies to partner with local companies for these categories. To date, at least two member companies with offices in Kuala Lumpur have entered agreements/Memorandum of Understanding with Sabahan companies. Following the success of this event, the EIC will be hosting a similar presentation this year.

China China books marginal growth China’s oil and gas production registered marginal growth in October 2015, reflecting slow economic activity that has seriously dampened energy demand in the country.

In October, China produced 18.1 million tonnes of crude oil, rising 0.2% year-on-year, bringing total production in the first 10 months to 178.9 million tonnes, up 2.3% from 2014. Gas production fared slightly better, with output in October rising 1.4% to 10.4 billion cubic metres, while gas output in the first 10 months increased 2.7% year-on-year to 103.5 billion cubic metres. The Chinese economy has been under structural reform, which calls for replacing energy-intensive facilities with more sophisticated and energy-efficient utilities. The ongoing reform has significantly cut the demand for oil and gas.

We visited the PetroVietnam Oil and Gas Conference in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and made contact with PetroVietnam officials and also met with UKTI Vietnam.

Vietnam, along with Malaysia, Indonesia, China and India, is one of the top targets for oil and gas opportunities in the Asia Pacific region and is showing a good deal of potential as it outgrows its more illustrious neighbours such as Malaysia and Thailand.

Power, Nuclear and Renewables China China’s non-hydro capacity to triple by 2025 Cumulative installed capacity for renewables, excluding hydropower, in China will more than triple from 196.3GW in 2015 to an estimated 608.9GW by 2025, representing a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 12%, driven primarily by ambitious government targets for onshore wind, according to research and consulting firm GlobalData. It is understood that China’s National Energy Administration is targeting 150GW of wind capacity by 2017, which will increase to 200GW, 400GW, and 1,000GW by 2020, 2030 and 2050 respectively.

In 2014 Vietnam grew 6% year on year, with economists attributing the strong growth to exports as compared to 5.4% in 2013. It recorded the highest amount of foreign direct investment among the Asean-5 in the last 24 months and its GDP grew faster at 6.3% in the first half of 2015 (compared with 5.2% previously). While the ringgit and Indonesian rupiah have tumbled to 16.6% and 8.14% respectively in value against the US dollar, the dong has only slid 4.32%, and has even climbed 15% against the ringgit. Vietnam is part of the recently concluded TransPacific Partnership Agreement, and is expected to be among the biggest beneficiaries in this part of the world if the pact is ratified.

Philippines Semirara eyes 12% increase in coal Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC) expects to increase its coal mine output by 12% in 2016.

The company aims to increase share of domestic sales versus exports in light of the commissioning of new power plants and the expansion of cement production in the country.

If you need any assistance or advice on the region, or for more information about upcoming events, please contact: Azman Nasir, Head of Asia Pacific Contact: azman.nasir@the-eic.com

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January 2016

EIC North and Central America News

North and Central America News Office News

Forthcoming Event

Regional Showcase Opportunities in Canada Thursday 28 January 2016 Houston venue tbc This event will outline the existing and future supply chain opportunities with operators and contractors, provide guidance on how to do business in Canada, and case studies on companies who have been successful in the market. A major theme of this showcase is positioning members now for future opportunities in the region.

In October we delivered the 6th Annual Sporting Clays Tournament and BBQ at American Shooting Centers, bringing 40 of our members and non-members together for an afternoon of networking and friendly competition.

We could not have delivered this event without our valuable sponsors Alco Valves US, Kurvers Piping and Fluorocarbon Inc. On 22 October, we held our Fundamentals of LNG training course presented by Malcolm Johnson of eMJay LNG Ltd. All the attendees found the course highly informative.

Regional Comment

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ConocoPhillips to end deepwater exploration In response to the industry downcycle, the world’s largest independent operator will end searching for oil and gas in deepwater fields by 2017. ConocoPhillips has 2.2 million acres in Gulf of Mexico leases, and its strategy includes reassessing these assets and selling off the leases where the company has no plans to drill. Appraisal activities currently underway will continue, as will funding to existing commitments. Whether or not it will develop its offshore discoveries has yet to be decided.

Keystone XL pipeline formally rejected The controversial TransCanada pipeline, which would transport oil sands crude from Alberta to Texas, has officially been denied approval by the Obama administration after seven years in limbo. The company is exploring its remaining options, which include reapplying for a permit after the next US presidential election. The company is heavily invested in this project because it has already spent US$2.6bn on preparations and property.

In November we welcomed Bill Westcott (pictured above) Director of Business Development at INTECSEA to host Opportunities with INTECSEA; 23 delegates from 17 member companies attended the event.

We continue to monitor industry trends, projects and opportunities in Mexico and Canada. Our team attended several Houston-Mexico Energy Group events for networking opportunities and market intelligence around the power sector in Mexico. We were also part of a roundtable, engaging key contacts from Wood Group and Schlumberger in Mexico. Canadian Atlantic offshore opportunities are a key area. I attended a roundtable in Calgary in October, which focused on the energy sector’s role in domestic affairs and international oil and gas markets, making key contacts in the region. Look out for the Regional Showcase on Canada on 28 January 2016.

KinderMorgan and TrailStone form Mexican company Subsidiaries of the two companies signed a JV letter of intent in which they will combine North American gas supply and transportation to provide competitivelypriced gas to industrial markets and power plants in the Monterrey area and to other Mexican markets accessed via the national system of gas pipelines, to be owned and operated by CENEGAS. TrailStone will manage and operate the JV. Wind Energy dominates new US power Wind energy provided more new US electrical generating capacity than any other resource did during the first nine months of 2015. Furthermore, the combined capacity from renewable energy sources during the first three quarters of the year made up 60.20% of the 7,276MW of new generation placed in service. Wind power accounted for 2,966MW, or more than 40.76% of all new US capacity, followed by solar with 1,137MW, biomass with 205MW, geothermal with 45MW, and hydropower with 27MW.

In other news, we were delighted to attend the BABC Houston Business Awards in October, and celebrate EIC Global Member Turner & Townsend’s success, as the recipient of the BABC’s Large Corporate Award for excellence in transatlantic trade.

If you need assistance in the region, or for information about our LaunchPad services, and upcoming events and training, please contact: Amanda Duhon Regional Manager (North & Central America) Contact: amanda.duhon@the-eic.com

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January 2016

EIC South America News

South America News

This strategic area contributes to the development of Brazilian pre-salt by reducing exploration and production costs based on safe and efficient logistics infrastructures for hydrocarbons. The port is ready to become Brazil’s next oil and gas hub, with competitive solutions for receiving, processing and exporting crude oil, natural gas and its products and derivatives, close to both production areas and consumer markets.

Office News

EIC South America is creating several opportunities for British companies to visit the region in 2016 with exhibitions and trade delegations. In partnership with UKTI, the EIC has launched a trade delegation focusing on Brazil construction and maintenance of offshore assets. This delegation will coincide with the 4th UK-Brazil Energy Showcase to be held in Rio on 8 March.

Mr Pedro Celso de Oliveira, Business Development Manager, will present an overview of the company and the future opportunities for suppliers in this big project.

More details can be found on the EIC website.

The event has been really successful in gathering key contacts from the Brazilian industry. From 4-8 April 2016, we will also be visiting Colombia, to link UK companies to oil and gas opportunities in Bogotá and Cartagena.

Argentina is on the radar too, with a trade delegation planed for the second half of the year.

Industry Overview

Fundamentals of Natural Gas Tuesday 26 January 2016 EIC Rio de Janeiro Business Presentation Opportunities with Prumo Logística Global Thursday 28 January 2016 EIC Rio de Janeiro

Regional Comment

Brazilian T&D sector to receive US$8.3bn in five years Brazil’s energy planning authority EPE estimates that the country will receive an investment of US$8.3 billion in the transmission and distribution sector in the next five years. EPE’s Transmission Expansion Plan for 20152020 includes investment in T&D projects which have to be awarded to private developers under construction, operation and maintenance concessions. Investment in transmission lines is expected to require US$6.74 while substations will demand US$1.61.

The ABB business presentation in November (pictured above) had 19 attendees. Developing power and automation technologies, ABB in Brazil is working on major infrastructure projects including the implementation of 50% of the generating turbines at the Itaipu hydroelectric power plant, including all the transmission and distribution equipment comprised in the system. The company was set to complete its US$200 million investment plan in the country by the end of 2015, including expansion of factories and technological and production capacity, as well as the implementation of a new plant in Sorocaba (ABB’s fifth manufacturing plant in the country).

YPFB pledges to invest US$6.7bn by 2025 The Bolivian national oil company has announced plans to invest US$6.7 billion over the next decade in the development of natural gas projects in the downstream sector. According to the company, funds will be invested in the construction of propylene and polypropylene plants, the completion of the Bulo Bulo urea plant and also in the expansion of LPG and LNG export facilities. YPFB has invested US$1.9bn in related projects since 2006 as part of an effort to add value to natural gas produced locally. Important projects concluded recently include the Rio Grande and Gran Chaco gas-to-liquids plants located in the Santa Cruz and Tarija departments.

If you need any assistance or advice in the region or for more information about upcoming events, please contact: Clarisse Rocha, Head of Americas Contact: clarisse.rocha@the-eic.com

Petroperu could become E&P player Peru’s state-owned oil company Petroperu has been authorised by the country’s Congress to return to exploration and production activities after a 20-year hiatus. The authorisation may be vetoed by President Ollanta Humala. The move was prompted by protests over the government’s decision to sign a two-year service contract with Pacific Exploration & Production (former Pacific Rubiales) for the operation of Block 192.

Forthcoming Events

The year begins with an event scheduled for 28 January when Prumo Logística will present at the EIC office in Rio. Prumo is a private Brazilian company engaged in infrastructure and logistics. It is currently building and developing the Industrial Complex Açu Port, located in the north of the State of Rio de Janeiro, about 150km from the Campos Basin, where 85% of Brazil’s oil is produced.

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January 2016

EIC Connect Energy Report

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