EIC Monthly News March 2016

EIC Monthly News

March 2016

Sector Analysis

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Training

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Member News

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Events

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Middle East News

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Asia Pacific News

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North America News Page 16 South America News Page 17

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EIC Sector Analysis

Sector Analysis LNG outlook

Despite low oil prices and a weak medium-term outlook, the LNG market has a bright future.

Over the next two decades gas will be the fastest growing fossil fuel supported by strong supply growth and by environmental policies. Within the gas share, LNG shows the strongest growth and by 2035 LNG will surpass pipeline imports as the dominant form of traded gas. Shell’s merger with BG Group places the company as the largest producer of LNG globally and is an indication of Shell’s intention to take full advantage of this long term outlook.

Both the International Energy Agency (IEA) and BP expect rapid growth of LNG supply capacity in the near future. Of the LNG supply due to come online by 2035, 40% will be within the next five years.

Projects within Australia and the US, such as Gorgon (15.6 mtpa) and Sabine Pass (18-27 mtpa), are a large component of this new supply.

Asia represents more than 70% of global demand for LNG. However, with demand from the region dropping in 2015, it seems unlikely that exporters can look to Asia to absorb any new capacity. Slowing economic growth has led to a 1% decline in Chinese LNG imports, following years of double digit growth.

After Japan’s Fukushima disaster and South Korea’s nuclear scandal, the two countries experienced an energy deficit which resulted in a significant increase in LNG imports.

However, decreases in LNG demand from the two countries for 2015 indicates that there has been a rebalancing in the energy portfolios.

Longer-term, however, LNG markets have a much more positive outlook.

Demand is expected to grow on average between 4-6% per annum until 2030. The judgement that the recent weakness in consumption will not persist is based on the view that strong supply growth, particularly of US shale gas and LNG, combined with stronger environmental policies, will allow gas to compete against coal in Europe and Asia, as well as in North America.

This increasing demand will lead to competition between global projects trying to secure any uncontracted supply deals. The lowest-cost providers will have the best starting position in the race to capture future demand. The US brownfield facilities currently under construction have some distinct advantages in securing uncontracted demand if they are to expand their capacity.

Firstly, unlike most facilities around the world, they can avoid the additional upstream costs needed for expansion by sourcing incremental gas from the mature liquid gas market in North America.

Secondly, their costs would be relatively low due to their ability to leverage existing infrastructure such as pipelines and storage tanks.

Lastly, US brownfield projects can exploit their recent experience in navigating the regulatory and financing processes.

For these reasons, expansion of this first wave of US brownfield facilities looks likely. Sabine Pass has already applied for an expansion and been approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), while the Cameron project is still awaiting approval.

Although the US brownfield sites are cost competitive, there are portfolio diversification, security of supply and political considerations that might help keep global projects viable in Australia, East Africa and elsewhere. Some consumers will want to diversify both their pricing exposure (Henry Hub vs oil indexed) and their dependence on any single country for a high proportion of their energy needs.

It is evident that slowing demand means that the LNG market has a tough period ahead. However, the long-term forecasts are all positive and those projects that can push through the Final Investment Decision (FID) now will reap the rewards in the long term. During tight times the markets will favour cost effective projects more so than ever. For this reason it is likely that LNG projects which proceed will be concentrated in countries like Qatar and the US, where low production costs and developed infrastructure make the project’s cost efficient.

Andrew Scutter, Sector Analyst (Midstream & Unconventionals) Email andrew.scutter@the-eic.com

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In the short term, this increased supply and decreased demand creates an oversupplied market.

The only possible buffer to this in the short-term is if volumes which have been diverted out of Europe to Asia instead flow back to Europe, where there is under-utilised LNG import capacity.

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March 2016

The EIC Chief Executive

A word from the CEO UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) has been going through some changes recently. The government department, which helps British businesses increase exports to international markets and works closely with the EIC, recently announced the departure of its Minister for Trade and Investment after just nine months in post.

A top story in the news last month was the integration of BG Group into Shell. The takeover will give Shell’s portfolio a boost through BG’s LNG projects in the Americas, North Africa and Australia, exploration projects in offshore Brazil, and gas projects in Kazakhstan. Shell also now ranks second after ExxonMobil as the most valuable publicly-traded oil company in the world.

The previous incumbent, Francis Maude, will be succeeded by Mark Price, outgoing Waitrose boss and deputy chairman of the John Lewis Partnership, so we look forward to welcoming him in April 2016.

Meanwhile the world’s top energy companies and traders remain bearish on the future oil price.

Despite this, there is a real global hunger for gas, and Iran, with the second-largest proven reserves of gas in the world, is keen to supply it, both domestically and internationally. As billions of dollars in Iranian funds were unfrozen at the start of February, the long-term potential for Iranian gas projects, around the South Pars field for example, could be immense.

While these changes take place, our programme continues with the next UK pavilion at World Nuclear Exhibition (WNE) in Paris from 28-30 June. The EIC is working in partnership with the NIA, and also UKTI who will be offering TAP support grants to eligible UK companies of £1,500. To find out more, please email amy.ford@the-eic.com Here in the UK, Hinkley Point C, the first nuclear new build in two decades, is moving ahead. EDF, the French state-owned energy company heading up the project, has confirmed that 60% of the construction value will be going into the UK supply chain. It has also recently announced plans to extend the life of four out of its eight UK nuclear plants.

If the nuclear industry is new to you and you would like to learn more about it, the EIC will be running a training course on 14 July, which will give you a good understanding of how the nuclear industry works, and the potential opportunities available www.the-eic.com/training/ trainingschedule www.the-eic.com

In spite of the low oil price, the UAE’s production costs are still among the lowest in the world and oil companies have to maintain production of 3 million boepd. This is driving billions of dollars to be spent on simple maintenance work to ensure the rate of production continues. While many larger projects are cancelling elsewhere, demand in the UAE is expected to rise by approximately 6% this year to meet the demands of the growing population.

If you’d like to enter the UAE market or are just keen to find out how to do business there, the EIC will be hosting a UAE Export Showcase in London (14 April) and EIC Connect Middle East in Abu Dhabi (17 May).

We will also have our UK pavilion at ADIPEC (7–10 November). For more information please visit www.the-eic.com Claire Miller, Chief Executive

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Contents Sector Analysis

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The Chief Executive

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Training 4 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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National Events

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EIC Training

EIC Training

Vincent coil looper

Improvements in HV coil manufacture leads to higher quality induction motors Since the earliest times of high voltage induction motor manufacturing, the most troublesome item to manufacture to the best quality and repetition has always been the stator coils.

In 2015 ATB Laurence Scott invested in a French manufactured Vincent coil looper and puller combination machine. This machine can be programmed to produce higher quality coils with better defined and finished overhang profile that are visually more consistent and consequently easier to wind into stators. The programming of the machine has been successfully mastered by one of our electrical design engineers, who converts coil drawings into suitable code to be uploaded directly into the operator console.

With the general acceptance by the motor industry that the diamond coil was the way forward, adjustable wooden formers were produced, after the initial coil looping process had been performed the coil winders would use leather mallets to encourage the loop to adopt the shape of the wooden former. This was laborious and despite best efforts open to inconsistency and induced coil issues caused by well-meaning but over enthusiastic adjustments.

The quality of the coils is clear to see, the improved regularity of spacing of the coils in the finished stators is immediately appreciable. The production process is generally less onerous, reducing even the remote possibility of manufacturing process damage. The accurate repetitiveness of overhang profile means the cooling air gaps between the coils are more consistent leading to higher quality of finished stators and potentially longer operational life.

The next generation of coil puller was a pneumatically operated machine that converted the loop to an almost diamond shape which still required some manual refinement using solid wooden formers and mallets.

Then during the 1970s ATB Laurence Scott introduced two hydraulically operated coil pulling machines to practically replace the former and mallet method. It wasn’t an easy or straightforward process to master as the final shape was dependent on selection of the correct radius blocks but over time the experienced operators were able to produce the desired results and a level of repetition that had previously been very difficult to achieve, although it is fair to say that some profiles still required some manual adjustment.

Added to this manufacturing upgrade, ATB Laurence Scott has made some subtle positive changes to a selection of the coil insulation processes that will complement the overall quality improvement of the individual coils as well as the completely wound stators providing even higher levels of excellence for demanding market sectors such as oil and gas and nuclear new build applications.

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Want to know more about electric motors?

Technical Workshop

Introduction to Electric Motors Tuesday 19 April 2016 ATB Laurence Scott, Norwich This course focuses on the key concepts of design, manufacture and specification of high voltage induction (electric) motors. You will gain a good understanding of the criteria for specification and safe operation, while a workshop tour will provide you with further awareness of the major components and manufacturing process.

Other training courses in April

Industry Overview Fundamentals of Oil & Gas Thursday 7 April 2016 EIC London

Technical Workshop Introduction to Control Valves Tuesday 12 April 2016 Severn Glocon, Gloucester

HSE Training

Introduction to the ATEX Directives Thursday 14 April 2016 SGS Baseefa, Buxton

If you would like further information on our courses or are interested in hosting a workshop, contact: training@the-eic.com www.the-eic.com

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March 2016

New Members

New EIC Members

Elliot is recognised worldwide for its service network and expertise in the repair of rotating equipment from any manufacturer. Elliot employs 2,700 people in 40 locations around the world. Elliot Group is a subsidiary of Ebara Corporation, a major industrial conglomerate headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

New Global Member

Axis Well Technology

Kettock Lodge, Campus 2 Aberdeen Innovation Park Balgownie Drive Aberdeen AB22 8GU Tel +44 (0)1224 829 200 Email sritchie@axis-wt.com Web www.axis-wt.com The Nominated Representative is Mr Steven Ritchie, Chief Financial Officer. Axis Well Technology is the UK’s largest independent consultancy providing fullyintegrated well technology and reservoir development solutions both within the UK and internationally.

New Primary Member

Navigant Consulting (Europe) Ltd

Woolgate Exchange 25 Basinghall Street London EC2V 5HA Tel +44 (0)20 7469 1111 Email nick.child@navigant.com Web www.navigant.com The Nominated Representative is Nick Child, Managing Director. Navigant is an independent specialised, global professional services firm that combines deep industry knowledge with technical expertise to enable companies to defend, protect and create value. With a focus on industries and clients facing transformational change and significant regulatory and legal issues, the company serves clients primarily in the energy, construction, healthcare and financial services sectors which represent highly complex market and regulatory environments.

Axis provides specialist expertise for the complete asset lifecycle, from exploration and initial phases of field conceptual design, through field development planning, well operations, production and field monitoring to well abandonments. Since its inception in 2001 Axis Well Technology has grown significantly, building up a diverse portfolio of global customers and a multidisciplinary team of over 180 highly skilled technical staff.

Professional service offerings include strategic, financial, operational, technology, risk management, compliance, investigative solutions, dispute resolution services and business process management services. The firm provides services to companies, legal counsel and governmental agencies.

New Primary Member

CSA Group

Unit 6, Hawarden Industrial Park Deeside CH5 3US Tel +44 (0)1244 670 900 Email adam.garner@csagroup.org Web www.csagroupuk.org The Nominated Representative is Mr Adam Garner, Business Manager. CSA Group (Sira Certification) is a world leader in conformity assessment solutions, specialising in product certification to ATEX, IECEx and CSA approvals.

New Primary Member

Project Global Ltd

5th Floor Neville House 55 Eden Street Kingston KT1 1BW Tel +44 (0)20 8247 4030 Email bradley.barrett@projectgloballtd.com Web www.projectgloballtd.com The Nominated Representative is Mr Bradley Barrett, Director. Project Global Ltd is the market leading international project controls recruitment specialist for the mining and metals, oil and gas and renewable energy markets. The company works with many of the world’s largest operators, EPCM and project management organisations helping them attract and recruit the best talent in the project controls market.

The company also offers a range of IEC training, UKAs accredited functional safety services (IEC 61508), DSEAR compliance and audit and inspection services (ATEX QAN, IECEx QAR, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001). CSA Group provides responsive and customer-focused services that enables clients to sell their products around the globe.

New Global Member

Elliott Group

Elizabeth House 50-60 London Road Staines TW18 4BQ Tel +44 (0)1782 227 110 Email tbrown@elliott-turbo.com Web www.elliott-turbo.com The Nominated Representative is Mr Tom Brown, Communications Manager. Elliot Group designs, manufactures and services steam turbines, compressors, and power recovery expanders for oil and gas, LNG, refining, petrochemical, and other power and process applications. www.the-eic.com

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Project Global Ltd supports its clients on some of the most high profile and challenging projects in all continents of the world. Its expert knowledge of the project controls market place and its excellent understanding of its clients and candidates needs allows the company to consistently outperform its competitors. It is committed to quality in all that it does and has established an enviable reputation within the international project controls market.

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March 2016

As a feature of its soon to be completed state of the art training facility, Reading based ABLE Instruments & Controls Ltd will be unveiling a verification loop for flare gas meters using an internationally traceable transfer standard.

ABLE’s spool mounted flow reference standard will be calibrated at the Dutch Metrology Institute’s Van Swinden Flow Laboratory (VSL) in Delft against its primary standard turbine meter.

ABLE recommends all flare gas meters should be calibrated prior to entering service, under conditions resembling, as close as possible, those of actual operation. This will provide the end user with a calibration curve for the control system, which characterises the meter and minimises uncertainty.

In addition to verification services, ABLE will be offering a comprehensive range of flow metering training courses for all levels with an appropriate balance of class room based theoretical content and hands-on practical elements.

ABLE’s verification loop will make an important contribution towards the accuracy, reliability and quality of the customer’s process.

ABLE has formally been appointed

by Fluenta as a Value Added Reseller (VAR) for its world class flare gas meters, providing system integration and project management services in the execution of Fluenta orders for territories including the UK, Europe and the Far East.

If you require more information, please contact Dave Quelch: Tel +44 (0)118 916 9407 Email dquelch@able.co.uk www.able.co.uk

Aggreko

VSL is internationally renowned and has established a first rate reputation as an independent testing and certification institute for the oil and gas and utilities industries.

Aggreko is working with renewable energy project developers and turbine manufacturers to accelerate testing and commissioning by using generators and loadbanks to simulate grid connection.

Aggreko enables project teams to fast track the commissioning phase and test the G59 settings through replicating connection to the grid and demonstrating an ability to successfully produce power under load conditions. This accelerates G59 sign-off by the District Network Operator (DNO), which is required to complete the accreditation process.

Grid simulation can also be used to support Feed-in Tariff (FIT) claims.

By fast tracking the testing and commissioning process, Aggreko enables developers to export power and earn ROCs as soon as the grid connection goes live.

The ROC scheme closes to new onshore wind projects a year earlier than previously planned on 31 March 2016, but those projects that have qualified for the early closure grace period will be able to accredit up to 31 March 2017.

In some cases the grace period may be extended to 31 March 2018, where projects have been affected by grid or aviation delays.

For new solar PV plants of <5MW, the Renewables Obligation closes on 31 March 2016, but there is a grace period of 31 March 2017 for certain preliminary accredited projects. From 1 June 2016, those projects with an accreditation date after 22 July 2015 will receive a much reduced level of 0.8 ROC/ MWh, while those projects that hadn’t achieved the ‘significant financial commitment’ criteria by 22 July 2015 will lose their right to ‘grandfathering’ and could, therefore, be subject to further reductions in tariff over the 20 year lifetime.

Aggreko, which has a fleet of temporary power and temperature control equipment, services every phase of the renewables lifecycle.

This stretches from construction – through installation, testing and commissioning process – to the operation and maintenance phase.

For further information about the temporary power and temperature control services provider visit: www.aggreko.co.uk www.the-eic.com

MEMBER NEWS AVEVA has announced that Fabricom Offshore Services, provider of engineering, procurement, construction and project management services to the oil and gas industry, is using AVEVA software for the brownfield modification of GDF Suez’s Cygnus platform in 2016.

Using both LFM Server™ and AVEVA Laser Model Interface™, Fabricom can economically capture the asset’s as-built configuration into the AVEVA 3D design environment. AVEVA’s 3D design modelling software will enable Fabricom to more easily create an accurate and complete 3D design to improve operation and maintenance efficiency for the platform in the future.

AVEVA

Evgeny Fedotov, Senior VicePresident, Global Head of EPC Sales, AVEVA, said: “The last couple of years have been challenging for the whole industry and in a market with reduced capital investment, revamps and upgrades are becoming increasingly prevalent to extend the operating life of existing assets.

“Our 3D laser scanning software efficiently and accurately captures the as-built asset to create a data-driven baseline for revamps, improvement planning and operational compliance.

“The ability to work expertly with aging brownfield assets is now essential for both EPCs and their Owner Operators (OOs). It is an important enabler of efficient plant revamp and upgrade projects, reducing the cost, risk and downtime during plant modification.

This is particularly important when revamping complex or extremely dense assets such as offshore facilities. The capability allows EPCs and OOs to create a detailed digital asset that accurately represents the physical asset in order to support the extended life cycle of their facilities.”

All AVEVA’s laser technologies are hardware-neutral, allowing the use of any of the leading scanning systems. The LFM suite also supports use with third-party 3D design systems, not just AVEVA’s.

To find out more please visit: www.aveva.com/lightingtheway

Balltec has successfully completed work using its subsea smart plug launcher. The flangeless subsea plug launcher technology played a critical role in Statoil’s infrastructure upgrade methodology for the Åsgard Millom pipeline.

This is a unique piece of subsea equipment. The plug can be launched via a simple hydraulic system and operated with minimum ROV intervention. This allowed our client to have no production loss during tie-in.

Jon Jackson, Engineering Manager, Balltec Balltec established a close working relationship with Statoil while working on a new lifting system for the Åsgard subsea gas compression project. It was during this time that Statoil asked Balltec to investigate the possibility of designing and manufacturing a subsea plug launcher to the unique specifications.

The plug launcher was built on technology used in Balltec’s recently developed flangeless subsea PIG launcher, a subsea tool used to deploy a PIG into a pipeline without the need for a bolted flange connection or diver intervention. The existing technology was significantly re-designed to accommodate a larger smart plug of 4.5 metres in length with a mass of 1,500kg. The plug launcher gripping mechanism was built to withstand pressure of up to 120 bar from within the pipeline. @TheEICEnergy

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Cable gland and cleat manufacturer CMP Products has accelerated its 2016 drive on quality with the launch of an intensive ‘Lean Six Sigma’ campaign, as it builds on a long-established reputation for quality and reliability.

The whole project was delivered to Technip, the installation contractor, within a time frame which included all FAT procedures and Statoil technical approval. The plug launcher was successfully deployed and used in the Åsgard field in August 2015.

Gunnar Paulson, Senior Technical Advisor, Statoil, said: “The Balltec plug launcher was used for launching a smart plug into a producing 20” pipeline at the Åsgard field in Norway.

The objective was to isolate the gas producing part of the pipeline from the water filled section at the end, facilitating installation of a pipeline end module while the main part of the pipeline was in normal production.

Statoil would like to thank Balltec for its efficient design, fabrication and testing of the plug launcher.”

The subsea plug and PIG launcher are part of the pipeline engineering solutions offered by Balltec, which includes the original PipeLOK™ pipeline deployment and recovery tools. Both solutions are suitable for deployment across a wide variety of pipeline operations. Visit: www.balltec.com

A Beldam Crossley Crossflon® Skidway System has assisted the successful load-out and subsequent launch of a jacket in the Gulf of Mexico. The 28,500 ton structure forms part of the third largest fixed conventional platform in the area.

Crossflon® Skidway Systems are used to aid the skidding of topsides, jackets and other heavy fabrications. Previously, a structure weighing in excess of 47,000 tonnes has been successfully loaded out on Crossflon® Skidway Plates.

Beldam Crossley designs and manufactures Crossflon® Skidway Systems to suit individual customer requirements.

For additional information contact Ian Harbottle, Product Manager: Tel +44 (0)1204 675 700 www.beldamcrossley.co.uk

Thermal processing services provider, Bodycote, has announced the launch of its Interactive History of Metallurgy after taking a look back at the long history of metal processing and heat treatment.

Containing over 200 high quality images and numerous videos, Bodycote pays homage to the artisans from thousands of years ago along with the scientists and inventors of more modern metallurgy and engineering by charting important discoveries.

Starting in 8,700BC with the world’s oldest known copper artefacts, all the way through to the modern processes that Bodycote undertakes daily, the resource charts the development of metal working from the mystical and utilitarian requirements of early mankind through to the scientific and technical breakthroughs of the 20th century.

Bodycote developed the interactive resource to explore the evolution of metallurgy and heat treating and to acknowledge the collective work of scientists and engineers whose hard work and discoveries have enhanced the properties of metals and alloys making them better suited to deliver safer, more durable results in an expanding field of applications.

You can visit the Interactive History of Metallurgy at: www.bodycote.com

CMP Products is aiming to have 60% of its employees trained in the Lean Six Sigma programme, with over 300 projects to be completed within the next 5 years in a drive to stay ahead of the market.

The company has already saved hundreds of thousands of pounds with an initial round of 12 projects; and with such a successful start, the incentive is set to have a significant impact on the business as the programme is rolled out across the business.

The driving force behind the initiative is CMP’s recently appointed Director of Quality, Francisco Dominguez; his appointment in March 2015 extending the leadership team to support CMP’s growth strategy.

As well as over 10 years’ global experience in quality, Francisco is an expert in Lean Six Sigma.

Francisco Dominguez, Director of Quality, said: “Lean Six Sigma is a world class business philosophy, which will help us to elevate our business beyond our already exemplary high standards of quality.

Lean Six Sigma forms one of the pillars of our newly implemented quality strategy, which in turn focuses on providing development opportunities for our people. www.the-eic.com

MEMBER NEWS “With increased pressure in our markets, the bar for quality standards is set higher than ever before, so CMP Products has a clear commitment to sustainable improvement and exceptional high standards.”

The quality strategy has been supported by the growth of Francisco’s department, expanding to a team of 12.

Vincent Patterson, CEO, CMP Products, said: “The Lean Six Sigma programme will provide CMP Products with the important framework for improving quality and service to our customers, while Francisco and our expanded quality team will ensure that we deliver on our promise. This latest investment in our people and our systems will play a pivotal role in CMP’s success over the coming months and years.”

Sky-Futures

The Lean Six Sigma initiative is just one of many new projects underway as part of CMP’s quality drive.

These projects range from initiatives to improve supplier relations, to tackling environmental issues; with the company recently installing its own effluent plant to treat chemical waste in-house, helping to achieve quality standards such as ISO14001. For more information visit: www.cmp-products.com

Sky-Futures, provider of drone inspection services for the global oil and gas industry, has completed the first ever oil and gas inspection by drone in the Gulf of Mexico for a leading global oil and gas service and drilling company.

It comes just over 10 months after Sky-Futures received the 46th Section 333 Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) Exemption Certificate to operate drones in the USA, and opened its first North America office in Houston, Texas.

The inspection scope requested by the client included the derrick, a heli-deck and four cranes on a drill ship and was completed in two days. Current inspection methods would have taken 17 days to inspect the same scope of work. Offshore, Sky-Futures provided a highly experienced crew consisting of an inspection engineer and remote pilot, who had both completed oil and gas drone inspection training at Sky-Futures specialist training centre in the UK. The planning, execution and work flow was supported by Sky-Futures five years of oil and gas expertise delivering work offshore globally in the North Sea, Offshore Malaysia and in the Baltic Sea.

This experience, including 1,760 hours of drone inspections delivered offshore in 2014, has seen Sky-Futures deliver work globally for leading companies such as Apache, ConocoPhillips, Shell, Statoil and Petronas.

This inspection marks Sky-Futures first inspection offshore in the GoM, following on from highly successful onshore work completed in the USA for a leading American oil and gas company in September 2015.

Jay Forte, Vice President Operations, said: “Since receiving our FAA Exemption 10 months ago we have made considerable progress; opening our office in Houston, growing our team by hiring and training remote pilots and engineers, and completing our first onshore contract in September 2015. We have now established ourselves as the leading drone inspection service provider in the Gulf of Mexico. We have proven that drones can be successfully used for more efficient and safe inspections in the gulf, just as we have already done across the world.”

James Harrison, Co-founder and CEO, said: “We are now proven in providing safe and efficient inspections in the world’s largest single market, both on and offshore in the USA. We are focussed on aggressively expanding our operations in the Gulf of Mexico and North America in the coming year.”

Inspections completed by drone are safer, faster and more cost efficient than other inspection techniques used at onshore and offshore installations, including rope access and helicopter fly-bys.

Inspections prevent personnel being put at risk and allow savings to be made by preventing unnecessary shutdowns.

Inspections completed offshore for other clients by Sky-Futures have saved over US$4m+ in operational efficiencies and avoiding unscheduled shutdowns.

For more information please visit: www.sky-futures.com @TheEICEnergy

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Events Diary

UK, Overseas & Training March 2016 8 Regional Showcase Southern Region Contractors Update 8 Business Presentation Opportunities with Deleum 9 Management Course Business with International Contractors 10 Management Course Tendering for Success 10 Business Presentation Opportunities with Parnaíba Gás Natural 11 Corporate Entertainment EIC North America Golf Tournament 15 Export Showcase Opportunities in Mexico 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 Export Showcase Opportunities in Mexico 17 Corporate Entertainment EIC Annual Welsh Showcase and Dinner 17 Industry Overview Fundamentals of FPSOs 17 Regional Showcase Export Opportunities in Singapore 21 Business Presentation Opportunities with MMHE 22 Sector Showcase Opportunities in Iran – Post Sanctions 30 Management Course Understanding Terms and Conditions 31 Technical Workshop Introduction to Gas Turbines

EIC London EIC Kuala Lumpur EIC London EIC London EIC Rio de Janeiro Pearland Golf Club, Texas Canning House, London Siemens, Duisburg EIC Rio de Janeiro EIC Houston EIC London EIC Houston Hilton Treetops Hotel, Aberdeen Cleddau Bridge Hotel, Pembroke Dock EIC Rio de Janeiro British High Commission, Singapore EIC Kuala Lumpur Yas Island Rotana, Abu Dhabi Four Points by Sheraton, Dubai EIC Rio de Janeiro

April 2016 7 Industry Overview 12 Technical Workshop 13 Industry Overview 14 Export Showcase 14 HSE Training 19 Technical Workshop

Fundamentals of Oil and Gas Introduction to Control Valves Fundamentals of Natural Gas Opportunities in the UAE Introduction to the ATEX Directives Introduction to Electric Motors

EIC London Severn Glocon, Gloucester EIC Rio de Janeiro EIC London SGS Baseefa, Buxton ATB Laurence Scott, Norwich

June 2016 2 Corporate Entertainment Northern Region Golf Day 2016 8 Industry Overview Fundamentals of Oil & Gas 9 HSE Training Pressure Equipment Directive 14 Industry Overview Fundamentals of FPSOs

Rockliffe Hall Hotel, Darlington EIC London EIC London EIC Rio de Janeiro

July 2016 5 Industry Overview 6 Industry Overview 14 Industry Overview 30 Industry Overview

Fundamentals of Subsea Fundamentals of FPSOs Fundamentals of Nuclear Fundamentals of Subsea

EIC London EIC London EIC London EIC Rio de Janeiro

August 2016 9 Management Course Understanding Project Management EIC London

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

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Events Diary

Exhibitions & Delegations 2016

Status

4-8 April Overseas Delegation to Colombia Booking Now

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

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 18-22 July Overseas Delegation to Russia Booking Now

29 August- Offshore Northern Seas (ONS), Norway Fully Booked

1 September

5-9 September Overseas Delegation to Japan Register your Interest 27-30 September WindEnergy, Hamburg Register your Interest

3-7 October Overseas Delegation to Myanmar Register your Interest 19-21 October Offshore Korea, Busan Booking Now 24-27 October Rio Oil & Gas, Rio de Janeiro Booking Now 7-10 November ADIPEC, Abu Dhabi Booking Now

29 November- Offshore South East Asia (OSEA), Singapore Booking Now

2 December

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 Booking Now 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

RIO OIL & GAS

2016

24-27 OCTOBER 2016 Join the UK Pavilion at Rio Oil & Gas 2016

contact EXPO AND CONFERENCE mark.gamble@the-eic.com www.the-eic.com

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EIC Overseas Exhibitions and Delegations

Overseas Exhibitions EIC Overseas Exhibitions and Delegations ADIPEC 2016 7-10 November 2016 Abu Dhabi, UAE #EICADIPEC16 The EIC is organising the UK Group at ADIPEC taking place from 7-10 November 2016. The EIC is freezing its prices for the space and stand build costs for the 2016 exhibition. This year’s theme is: ‘Transitional Strategies for an Efficient & Resilient Energy Industry’ and was validated at the first ADIPEC 2016 executive committee meeting, held recently in Abu Dhabi.

Offshore Korea 2016 9-21 October 2016 Busan, South Korea #EICOK16 The EIC is proud to be organising and managing the UK National Pavilion at Offshore Korea from 19-21 October 2016.

Taking place at BEXCO, Busan, Offshore Korea expects to exceed the 2014 numbers which saw 21,396 visitors from 51 countries with 2,000+ major Korean shipyard visitors.

Following on from a record breaking conference and exhibition in 2015, ADIPEC 2016 and its global conference programme will address a range of topics, including macroeconomic factors of the global energy landscape, along with a comprehensive range of plenary and technical sessions addressing more specific challenges, initiatives and methodologies for creating an efficient and resilient industry. Please contact: mark.gamble@the-eic.com

Offshore Korea 2016 is specially sponsored by the world’s top three Korean shipyards, Hyundai Heavy Industries, Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering and Samsung Heavy Industries. Please contact: raelene.rifkind@the-eic.com Rio Oil & Gas 2016 24-27 October 2016 Rio de Janeiro #EICROG16 Rio Oil & Gas 2016 is expected to attract over 53,000 delegates including senior procurement executives, project managers, specifiers and engineers, who will be looking to visit the EIC Pavilion to identify UK capability for offshore oil and gas projects in Brazil.

Offshore South East Asia (OSEA) 2016 29 November-2 December 2016 Singapore #EICOSEA16 The EIC is proud to be organising and managing the UK National Pavilion at Offshore South East Asia (OSEA) from 29 November-2 December 2016.

Despite adverse economic conditions, Brazil is still Latin America’s biggest oil and gas market with opportunities present in the offshore construction, subsea and field life extension segments. Petrobras’ 2015-19 business plan calls for an investment of US$130.3 billion, of which US$108.6 billion will be allocated to exploration and production. To be part of the exhibition please contact: mark.gamble@the-eic.com www.the-eic.com

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OSEA 2014, Asia’s largest oil and gas exhibition and its biggest edition ever, ended on a high note with positive feedback from both exhibitors and visitors. The 4-day event, which spans across three levels, attracted more than 28,600 oil and gas trade professionals. Contact: mark.gamble@the-eic.com 12

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EIC UK Events

UK Events

Export Showcase: Opportunities in the UAE Thursday 14 April 2016 EIC Conference Suite, London The UAE enjoys what is possibly the most liberal lifestyle in the Middle East with a rich and diverse economy. With the world’s 7th largest reserves of hydrocarbons located almost exclusively within the Abu Dhabi emirate and the well-established free trade zones in Dubai, the UAE is an attractive hub for UK companies looking to set up. In addition to this, it produces 3 million barrels of oil per day and has around 90 future projects in the pipeline worth a combined US$300 billion in capital spend. Despite the low oil price, production costs in the UAE are among the lowest in the world and opportunities remain high as production levels continue to increase to meet the demands of the growing population.

Forthcoming Events

Regional Showcase Southern Region Contractors Update Tuesday 8 March 2016 EIC Conference Suite, London This event will see representatives from some of the major players with a presence in the south come together to address the supply chain and deliver key messages that they want to impart. This will include important topics such as innovation, collaboration and cost savings which are of considerable significance given the current challenges in the marketplace. Alongside the presentations, there will be one-2-one appointments and fantastic networking opportunities. Register your interest: jennifer.hole@the-eic.com

The UAE will continue to be a key market that is politically stable and a safe place to do business, however it is essential to understand the legal requirements, future opportunities and professional pathways to ensure that your company approaches the market right first time.

Southern Region AGM Tuesday 8 March 2016 EIC Conference Suite, London Would you like the opportunity to represent your company and help shape the future direction of the EIC within the region? If so, you can nominate yourself or a colleague for a place on the EIC Southern Committee.

If you are considering entering the market or are just keen to find out who the major players are, join us for this event to hear about the timescales and requirements of major projects; how to work with ADNOC and associated companies along with advice and guidance to help you explore this lucrative market. Register your interest: jennifer.hole@the-eic.com

EIC Regional Committees meet four times a year at various locations, and have representation from a wide range of disciplines. Committee meetings allow members to discuss market trends and industry news, to give feedback on regional activities, suggest topics and speakers to include in our events programme, and to network. Being part of the committee helps you to raise your personal and company profile. For further details please contact: helen.doona@the-eic.com

Northern Region Golf Day 2016 Thursday 2 June 2016 Rockliffe Hall Hotel, Darlington Situated in 375 acres of stunning County Durham countryside, Rockliffe Hall boasts one of Europe’s best golf courses. Mark James, Carl Mason, Steen Tinning and Barry Lane are just some of the names that have played the championship course, which has become the home of the European Senior Tour. The day will include a breakfast buffet, 18 holes, with teams playing the Stableford competition and added individual player contests around the course. All this will be followed by a delicious two-course presentation dinner and the winning team being awarded the Flexitallic Challenge Bowl Cup.

Export Showcase: Opportunities in Mexico Tuesday 15 March 2016 – Canning House, London Thursday 17 March 2016 – Hilton Treetops, Aberdeen In December 2013, Mexico introduced constitutional reform that allows companies other than state-owned oil firm Petroleos Mexicanos to own Mexican production blocks for the first time since the nationalisation of the country’s oil sector in 1938. Since then, Mexico City has been organising its Round One bidding process to award oil production and exploration blocks to private companies. Successful bids have already been received from ENI and Premier Oil among others.

Take a look at our sponsorship packages There are three levels of sponsorship available for the Northern Region Golf Day (Gold/Silver/Bronze).

By taking sponsorship at the event your company will have an enhanced branding position to highlight your products and services that can benefit the contractors and operators in the area.

While the great majority of the oil and gas industry is in the hands of PEMEX, there are opportunities for UK companies, particularly with the new contract schemes. Join the EIC, UKTI and Grupo Atalaya for an overview of the region’s energy sector, details of where the main opportunities lie from operators and contractors in the market, and available support to companies looking to do business in Mexico.

Contact: pamela.nicholson@the-eic.com

All sponsorship packages offer high level brand exposure and an array of benefits, some of which can be tailored to suit your goals and aims. If you would like to raise your company profile and sponsor a prize, or to book on this event, please contact: jennifer.hole@the-eic.com

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EIC Middle East News

Middle East News

Forthcoming Events Management Course

Finance for the Non Finance Manager Monday 7 March 2016 (2 day course) Four Points by Sheraton, Dubai

Office News

The expected lifting of sanctions on Iran became a reality on Saturday 16 January, when the majority of the sanctions in place against Iran were relaxed significantly. As expected, this has been met with a buzz of anticipation by investors and suppliers alike, with a number of parties offering advice on the best ways forward for carrying out successful business in post sanctions Iran. Of all these recent papers, we found one from Herbert Smith Freehills particularly informative.

You can download a copy from their website: http://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/insights/ guides/doing-business-in-iran

Sector Showcase Opportunities in Iran – Post Sanctions Tuesday 22 March 2016 Yas Island Rotana, Abu Dhabi

Management Course

Understanding Terms and Conditions in the Contract Wednesday 30 March 2016 Four Points by Sheraton, Dubai

In the meantime, we look forward to delivering our own Opportunities in Iran Sector Showcase on 22 March at the Yas Island Rotana Hotel, Abu Dhabi. Please see our events page for full details.

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

Preparations are now well advanced for EIC Connect Middle East on 17 May at the St Regis Hotel, Sadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, which will include conferences, workshops and one-2-one sessions. There will be a cross section of supply chain exhibitors, and we will have the full support of ADNOC and their operating companies, who will offer detailed advice on their projects and registration procedures that need to be followed to secure contracts and orders from them.

Regional Comment

Saudi Aramco awards US$1bn pipeline contracts Saudi Aramco has awarded three EPC packages for the second phase of the Master Gas System Expansion (MGSE) project worth a total of US$1 billion. Several groups including international contractors were bidding for the project, however, all packages have been awarded to the local KAD Construction. Work scope covers construction of the 422 kilometres Western Province Pipeline, the 226 kilometres Central Region Pipeline and the Eastern Province Pipeline comprising of a 150 kilometres and a 40 kilometres section. The project is scheduled for completion by the end of 2018.

On the geopolitical front, we have seen an added complication to the current conflicts taking place across the region. Saudi Arabia severed its diplomatic ties with Iran following social unrest. The significance of this should not be understated. Both parties find themselves on opposing sides when it comes to the on-going conflicts in Syria and Yemen, while their respective positions in the current oil price depression is also quite apparent. For Saudi Arabia, any peaceful resolution will only materialise once all parties meet together in an open quorum, while Iran will signal a game of cat and mouse in order to maintain their respective positions within the world’s energy markets.

The basic economic principals of supply versus demand suggest that the current depressed state of the oil price still has a long way to go before the corner is turned.

Saipem signs MoU for Iran pipeline projects During President Hassan Rouhani’s visit to Italy, a memorandum of understanding was signed between Saipem and the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) on potential co-operation on Iranian pipeline projects.

The preliminary deal aims for co-operation on projects to build a total of 2,000 kilometres of pipeline estimated to be worth between US$4 billion and US$5 billion. Earlier, another MoU was signed between Saipem and the Parsian Oil & Gas Development Co (POGDC) aiming for co-operation on upgrading works at two refineries.

Oman signs E&P sharing agreement Oman has signed an exploration and production sharing agreement with Hydrocarbon Finder to take over the existing Block 7 from Petrogas. Under the 15-year agreement, Hydrocarbon Finder will undertake further exploration activities as well as development works to ramp up production to 5,000 barrels per day. Block 7 spans an area of 2,331 square kilometres and is located in the Al Wusta region, Oman.

Finally, we have seen an increase in activity from members exploring options within the local business community. This is partially driven by the acknowledged new opportunities in Iran, and Middle East countries continuing to invest in their infrastructure despite their diminishing revenues. This has been borne out by our recent delegations to Egypt and Algeria as well as major contract awards in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.

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

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EIC Asia Pacific News

Asia Pacific News

Forthcoming Events

Regional Showcase Export Opportunities in Singapore Thursday 17 March 2016 British High Commission, Singapore

Office News

2016 is set to be another challenging year for all players within the oil and gas industry. At least three international analysts, namely Morgan Stanley, Standard Chartered and Royal Bank of Scotland, have predicted that the oil price will fall below US$20 per barrel in 2016. However most analysts agree with the prevailing consensus of the oil price hovering in the region of US$30 to US$40 for most of 2016.

Business Presentation Opportunities with MMHE Monday 21 March 2016 EIC Kuala Lumpur

Regional Comment

Indonesia to auction 21 blocks in 2016 The government is to auction 21 oil and gas working areas (WKs) in 2016, comprising of 13 conventional oil and gas WKs and 8 non-conventional WKs. It is understood that the 8 conventional blocks, that will be offered through regular tenders are SE Mandar, Tomini Bay I, Tomini Bay II, Tomini Bay III, Tomini Bay IV, Gorontalo Tomini I, West Misool and Merauke. The 5 conventional blocks through direct offer or joint-study are Batu Gajah Dua, Bukit Barat, West Bengara, East Kendito and Ebuny. The nonconventional WKs are 3 shale gas WKs namely Jambi, Sumteng Timur and Sumteng Tenggara. While the 5 coal bed methane (CMB) WKs are Raja, Sumbagsel, Bunga Mas, West Air Komering and South Bengara.

With the adverse market conditions we are mindful of the increasing significance of the need to identify relevant opportunities through networking and market intelligence. A recent theme across all players, whether they are operators, contractors or suppliers, is the need to be more efficient and effective in their core business operations. EIC members with innovative products that contribute towards efficiency and effectiveness stand a higher chance of securing business opportunities.

We started 2016 with a gathering of our members in the region at our offices to enjoy breakfast and networking, and also to exchange notes and industry updates. Specially invited guests from the industry were also present and included senior representatives from Petronas, Murphy Oil, Fluor International, Halliburton, Muhibbah Engineering and others. I presented a short talk on market opportunities in the region for the benefit of the members and guests.

Malaysia offers nine new blocks in licensing round Petronas has started a 2016 bid round that includes nine focus blocks with potentially fast-track development.

Petronas’ Malaysia Petroleum Management (MPM) will act as the resource owner and manager of the nation’s oil and gas assets. The blocks available are WM1-00, WM2-00, SM2-00 and SM3-00 in the Malay Basin off Peninsular Malaysia; SK2-00, SK3-00 and SK5-00 in Sarawak; and blocks IB10-00 and ES2-00, which are respectively located in north-west and north-east Sabah.

Our other event in January 2016 was a business presentation with Muhibbah Engineering which saw our conference room almost fully occupied. Muhibbah gave their full support to EIC members by giving information on their vendor registration processes and having six of their managers attending. Muhibbah is currently one of the few major oil and gas contractors in Malaysia busy with existing projects and has a healthy amount of orders. During the event Muhibbah made the announcement that they are looking for more suppliers and vendors to cater for the influx of engineering and construction projects in their yard.

Progress on Vietnam’s shallow-water gas discoveries According to operator Mitra Energy, the Vietnam government has approved a reserves assessment report for the shallow-water gas discoveries Nam Du in Block 46/07 and U Minh in Block 51. Development of the two fields will commence concurrently with three discoveries owned by PetroVietnam Exploration & Production (PVEP).

Meanwhile, the development of the Dam Doi-Khanh MyPhu Tan discoveries in Block 46/13 is understood to have completed its conceptual engineering work by PVEP.

In March we will be holding business presentations outlining opportunities from regional oil and gas players Malaysian Marine Heavy Engineering (MMHE) and Fluor International. Also in March we are holding our first Export Showcase in Singapore with invited speakers from various Asian operators and international analysts.

The theme of the showcase is ‘The Outlook for Oil and Gas in the Asia Pacific Region’.

India’s state refiners agree to new world-scale refinery Indian Oil Corp plans joint-collaboration with Bharat Petroleum Corp, Hindustan Petroleum Corp and Engineers India, to build a 1.2 MMbpd oil refinery in Maharashtra. The refinery project will be developed in two phases, with the first 800,000 bpd facility costing more than US$14.7 billion. The refinery will produce gasoline, diesel liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), jet fuel and supply feed stock for petrochemical plants in Maharashtra.

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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EIC North and Central America News

North and Central America News Office News

The EIC Houston office kicked off the first quarter of 2016 with a busy schedule attending events in-market centred on the 2016 economic outlook from various market stakeholders such as the Chambers of Commerce, the Gulf Coast Power Association and the Houston-Mexico Energy Group. The upstream and downstream market outlook is not positive, however the downstream sector continues to see an increase in net profits due to the low oil price.

This month we will be delivering our annual golf event and a member update roundtable. If you have interest in the North and Central America market, be sure to join our regional mailing list by contacting: natalia.bueno@the-eic.com If you need assistance in the region, or for information about our LaunchPad services, and upcoming events and training, please contact: Amanda Duhon Regional Director (North & Central America) Contact: amanda.duhon@the-eic.com

Across the region, the power and renewables sectors are taking off and will continue for the foreseeable future with government regulation pushing forward sectors like wind energy – as long as tax credits remain in place. We continue to watch energy market reform come to fruition in Mexico, including oil and gas, and power sector opportunities.

Forthcoming Events

Corporate Entertainment EIC 7th Annual Sporting Clays Tournament & BBQ Friday 30 September 2016 American Shooting Centers, Houston We are pleased to host our 7th annual sporting clays tournament which will include a 10 team format shooting 75 targets per person and ending with cold drinks and Texas barbecue. Awards to be given for first, second and third places. Sponsorship opportunities are available.

Industry Overview

Fundamentals of LNG Thursday 13 October 2016 EIC Houston This industry overview will provide an understanding of the scope and size of the LNG industry, the value chain elements, the basic technologies involved, a commercial understanding of the value chain elements and the complexities involved in developing an LNG project.

We delivered our first Regional Showcase in January, highlighting opportunities in Canada (pictured above).

With over 40 delegates and speakers in attendance, this full-day event highlighted the Canadian market, the sixth largest oil producer, to EIC members by key market stakeholders. Delegates heard from Lisa Defalco who provided an overview of the Canadian market and UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) and Scottish Development International (SDI) who further highlighted market opportunity and market entry. Foster LLP discussed issues around labour mobility and EIC members NES Global Talent and Atlas Copco shared their experiences around market entry and expansion.

Regional Comment

US seeks to limit methane emissions The Bureau of Land Management has proposed new regulations on venting, flaring and leaking on oil and natural gas production operations on public and tribal lands, in order to reduce methane emissions and curb the waste of natural gas supplies. The proposed rule would require operators to periodically inspect their operations and to replace outdated equipment. Operators would also be required to limit venting from storage tanks and use best practices to limit gas losses when removing liquids from wells.

UKTI sponsored a high-level lunch for members and speakers, and we were delighted to receive the Consul and Senior Trade Commissioner from the Consulate of Canada in Dallas, who provided a market outlook. Attendees also heard from Advisian – WorleyParsons Group and Kiewit Energy Canada about project updates, market conditions, procurement practices and opportunities.

Suncor to acquire Canadian Oil Sands Ltd Canada’s largest petroleum producer will acquire rival COS Ltd in a deal valued at C$6.6 billion. With the takeover, Suncor’s 12% interest in Syncrude, the oil sands mining project in which both companies participate, will increase to 48.7%. Syncrude is one of the largest oil sands facilities in Canada, producing crude from the Athabasca oil sands formation in Alberta.

Key messages from the event are that not all in the Canadian oil and gas market is doom and gloom; 2016 will be rough but the forward look is quite positive; EIC members need to place themselves in-market now for future opportunities.

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EIC South America News

South America News

Forthcoming Events

Business Presentation Opportunities with Parnaíba Gás Natural (PGN) Thursday 10 March 2016 EIC Rio de Janeiro

Office News

On 8 March, UK Energy in Brazil 2016 will promote the exchange of knowledge between the UK and Brazil in the energy sector. The event is organised by UK Trade & Investment and the EIC is leading one of the three delegations: shipbuilding and offshore, subsea, and maximising production.

Industry Overview

Fundamentals of FPSOs Tuesday 15 and Thursday 17 March 2016 EIC Rio de Janeiro

Any EIC members in Brazil during this week are welcome to attend the event by registering on the website: http://www.ukenergyinbrazil.com.br

Technical Workshop

Introduction to Gas Turbines Thursday 31 March 2016 Siemens, EIC Rio de Janeiro

Our programme for 2016 started on 28 January with a business presentation from Prumo Logistics. Offering infrastructure solutions for Brazil through Açu, the port is now home to a range of energy industry developments.

Industry Overview

Fundamentals of Natural Gas Wednesday 13 April 2016 EIC Rio de Janeiro

Companies such as Wärtsilä, Technip, NOV, Intermoor, and Edison Chouest will be using a 17km quay with 24m depth, to work on assembling motors, constructing flexible lines and mooring services. BG will be using T-oil for oil transhipment and BP is setting up a marine fuel facility. Future projects are under discussion such as the development of a 3.3GW gas fired thermo power plant.

Regional Comment

Siemens’ share in Brazilian market to increase Should Siemens conclude the acquisition of Gamesa, the German conglomerate could become the second largest manufacturer of wind turbines in Brazil after GE, which concluded its purchase of Alstom in November 2015.

Siemens’ share in the Brazilian market today stands at 2.5%, as the company supplied 476MW of the 18,860MW under contract in the country. With the acquisition of Gamesa, this would jump to 20.2%, or 3,826MW. GE, in comparison, controls 31.7% of the market, with 5,987MW in confirmed orders.

Bolivia and Brazil agree on energy agenda The two energy ministries have set up an agenda aimed at identifying opportunities for energy integration between Brazil and Bolivia. One of the first actions of this initiative is the preparation of pre-feasibility and feasibility studies of hydro power projects planned for areas bordering the two countries, such as Cachuela Esperanza and Rio Madera.

The Bolivian government has also pledged to progress the implementation of the Bala and Rositas HPPs, which could sell their output to the Brazilian market and feature the participation of Brazilian companies in their development.

The agreement also calls for closer co-operation between Eletrobras and ENDE, the state-owned power companies of Brazil and Bolivia, respectively.

Mr Pedro Olveira, Business Development Manager, Prumo Logistics, gave an overview of the many developments ranging from an iron ore terminal to a multicargo terminal after an investment of R$11 billion.

Mr João Kapiska, Procurement Manager, pointed out that in 2016 they expect to invest US$250 million on more than 70 types of services and supplies.

Chile to export gas to Argentina Chile’s ENAP will ship gas regasified at the Mejillones LNG import terminal to Argentina’s Enarsa under an agreement concluded last year. The deal will ensure that Argentina will have sufficient gas during times of peak demand in the southern hemisphere winter. Chile will export 5 million cubic metres per day through the Norandino gas pipeline.

Next month, the EIC is planning a trade delegation to Bogotá and Cartagena on 4-8 April 2016.

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

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2016 1 3 O C T O B E R 2 0 1 6 • N AT U R A L H I S T O R Y M U S E U M • L O N D O N

T he EIC National Dinner continues to be the premier energy sector networking event of the year.

We invite you to join us once again at the Natural History Museum for another sparkling evening in stunning surroundings.

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Other event sponsors • Vantrunk Limited – drinks reception • R&M Electrical – invitations and programme • Roxtec Limited – prize draw • CMP Products – wine

Networking reception This year the evening will start with a drinks and canapé networking reception held for the first time in the Darwin Centre.

Three-course meal A sumptuous dinner will be accompanied by freeflowing wine, beer and soft drinks in the world famous Central Hall.

Tables and tickets The dinner is exclusively open to EIC members and their guests and tables of 10, 12 and individual places are available.

Dippy the dinosaur 2016 will be the last EIC National Dinner with the famous Diplodocus before it is removed to make way for a vast blue whale skeleton which will welcome visitors from summer 2017.

Table of 12 £2,600 + VAT Table of 10 £2,200 + VAT Individual Place £225 + VAT To book a ticket please contact: Charmaine Thompson National Events Co-ordinator Tel +44 (0)1642 379 975 Email charmaine.thompson@the-eic.com

Key sponsors LV Shipping, who offer first class logistic solutions through a global network, will be returning as the platinum sponsor of the dinner.

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If you would like more information or are interested in becoming an EIC member, please contact: EIC Head Office and Southern Region 89 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TP Tel +44 (0)20 7091 8600 Fax +44 (0)20 7091 8601 Email info@the-eic.com EIC Northern Region Unit 1, Business Village, Chapell Lane (South), Wynyard Park, Stockton-on-Tees TS22 5FG Tel +44 (0)1642 379 973 Email teesside@the-eic.com EIC Scotland 72 Carden Place, Aberdeen AB10 1UL Tel +44 (0)1224 626 006 Fax +44 (0)1224 637 393 Email aberdeen@the-eic.com EIC Middle East PO Box 54455, Office No 5WA 228, West Wing Building 5A, Dubai Airport Free Zone, Dubai UAE Tel +9714 299 3945 Fax +9714 299 3946 Email dubai@the-eic.com EIC Asia Pacific Lot 17-01, Level 17, Menara HLA, No 3 Jalan Kia Peng, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel +603 2725 3600 Email kualalumpur@the-eic.com EIC North and Central America Suite 850, 11490 Westheimer, Houston, Texas 77077 Tel +1 713 783 1200 Fax +1 713 783 0067 Email houston@the-eic.com EIC South America Ed. Manhattan Tower, 26th Floor, Avenida Rio Branco 89, 20040-004 Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brasil Tel +55 21 3265 7400 Fax +55 21 3265 7410 Email rio@the-eic.com

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