Inside Energy March 2018

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Deepwater drilling paying off in the Gulf of Mexico In November 2017, oil production in the US surpassed 10MMbbl/d for the first time since the 1970s, with ramped up production from the Gulf of Mexico (GoM) being a significant contributing factor in reaching this milestone.

Driven by technological advancements, expansion into the deep, and ultra-deep waters of the GoM has unlocked new development areas and operators in the region have been gradually adding to total capacities since September 2011, when production fell below 1.1MMbbl/d.

In recent years, operational start-up at major deepwater projects like BP’s Thunder Horse expansion or Shell’s complex network of subsea tie-backs interconnected with an FPSO unit at the Stones field has unlocked the significant hydrocarbon potential of previously unexplored portions of the region.

Further growth is anticipated through 2018, with 75,000bbl/d of oil capacity, and 25MMcf/d of natural gas capacity planned to be brought online in the latter half of the year from Chevron’s Big Foot field, and an additional 100,000bbl/d of oil production expected from the Stampede development, where Hess acts as the primary operator. The completion of these developments, among others, is projected to raise US Gulf of Mexico oil production capacity to 1.9MMbl/d before the end of 2018.

Increase in production has been a natural result of major developers adapting to the ‘lower for longer’ oil price environment: exploration budgets have been cut, project costs have been slashed through redesign, and a greater focus has been placed on maximising results from preestablished wells. This drive to reduce costs is now also being aided by considerable federal support for the oil and gas industry.

In October 2017, the Trump administration opened huge swathes of previously restricted federal waters for offshore oil and gas exploration. In December, it announced its intention to relax some of the regulatory burdens that have governed major projects since the Macondo incident – the largest oil spill in US history. Furthermore, additional capital can now be generated due to some of the major corporate tax cuts that are coming into play.

These factors, combined with oil prices reaching more than US$70/bbl (Brent) in January 2018, are helping to create an environment where operator profitability is at its highest point in four years and optimism is growing.

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In the GoM, Total’s entrance to the region through partnership with Chevron is an example of this newfound optimism materialising. Not only has the French operator acquired a stake in the Anchor oil discovery, it also recently (January 2018) announced a major new discovery that it jointly owns with Chevron: the Ballymore oil prospect in the Mississippi Canyon area with an initial 204 metres of net oil pay confirmed. Shell also announced, in January 2018, its Whale discovery. Located close to the Perdido production platform, the Whale deepwater well encountered 427 metres of oil bearing pay. Although complete resource estimates have not yet been revealed, the new discoveries underpin the positive outlook for the region.

In other major US project news, Byron Energy and Otto Energy announced successful results from a third exploration well in the South Marsh Island Block 71 area. Development plans are already being considered as the partnership’s primary platform in the area is nearing completion and will be in-service before the second half of 2018. Development drilling at the Buckskin field also began in January 2018.

Once SeaDrill’s West Neptune Vessel completes the process, the installation of subsea equipment (provided

by TechnipFMC) will begin. Shell’s Vito development also progressed in December 2017 when the project awarded offshore engineering solutions provider Sembcorp Marine a contract to construct both the hulls and the topsides for the project.

Jake Gillan Regional Analyst, North & Central America jake.gillan@the-eic.com

EIC Country Report: USA

Launch Event, Tuesday 27 March 2018, EIC Houston Author Jake Gillan and EIC Regional Manager Amanda Duhon will present the key findings of the report with a special focus on the current and future opportunities across the country’s energy sectors, as well as essential advice for those companies thinking about setting up shop in the US. EIC Country Reports are produced by our expert analysts and detail the country’s major energy sectors, highlighting emerging business opportunities. They also provide insight into socio, political, economic and technological factors, and best practice and advice around doing business in the market.

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On Sunday 25 February the EIC reached the grand old age of 75, making us one of the world’s oldest trade associations.

We’ll be carrying out lots of fun activities throughout the year to celebrate this milestone, starting with a members’ afternoon tea at the House of Lords on 15 March. For more information on this and the other fun, inclusive events we’ve got planned please turn to page 19.

At the end of January we held our second Westminster Round Table in as many years, bringing together 13 EIC member companies with the Minister of State for Trade and Export Promotion, Baroness Rona Fairhead.

This was an exclusive opportunity for our members to influence the government’s export and industrial strategies by highlighting the biggest challenges facing the UK supply chain. Topics under discussion included Brexit, energy and trade policy, export growth, development of overseas partners, funding for skills and technology, and the establishment of centres of excellence and supply hubs. A write up from the day can found on page 18.

Looking ahead, we hold the first of 2018 EIC Connect events in Abu Dhabi on 17 April. Last year’s edition made headlines around the world due to the participation of the UAE Minister of Energy, His Excellency Suhail Al Mazrouei, who we hope to welcome again in 2018.

A key part of the event, and one which attracts procurement specialist from all over the GCC is its exhibition. We caught up with 3W Networks CEO Walid Gamali, Proserv’s VP of Business Development Garry Kidd and Torquemeters Ltd’s Business Development Manager Craig Holmes to find out what visitors to their stands can expect to find on offer (page 12).

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Following hot on the heels of our Abu Dhabi event is EIC Connect Energy Vietnam on 17 May in Ho Chi Minh City – the first time we’ve ever run an EIC Connect conference and exhibition in Vietnam. To find out how the inaugural event is shaping up, check out our Asia Pacific news section on page 25.

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As you can see our 75th year is shaping up to be one of our busiest ever, with over 130 events taking place around the globe. No matter what your company does we’re sure you’ll find a conference, delegation, exhibition, export showcase or training event which can help your business grow. Visit www.the-eic.com for our full listings.

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One-to-one with Jim Land CEO, Cresent

Cresent are control of work and health and safety specialists with 35 years’ experience working within the global energy sector. Cresent’s passion is making work safe. They help companies to make their operations and maintenance processes, systems and training safe, efficient and easy.

As a business they are outcome focused, consultancy-led and flexible: providing their customers with the right solutions to fit their unique requirements. Cresent offers businesses electronic or paper-based control of work solutions, off-the-shelf and/or bespoke training, consultancy and the hardware requirement to make their business and their people safe.

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You’ve been in the O&G industry for almost 40 years, what’s been the most significant change since you started out?

Our relationship has only grown since, and we’ve continued to win additional work improving safety though training, software and hardware.

This recent downturn has been incredibly difficult. Businesses have tried their hand at ‘doing it themselves’ in an effort to save money and this ultimately has an impact on their staff’s safety, but it also puts companies like ours on the backburner.

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And, looking ahead, what does the future hold for Cresent?

We see the oil and gas market picking up in 2018 and expect it to be busier than ever in 2019-20. It will be interesting to see what lessons have been learnt. A lot of good people have moved to other markets and this has left a skills and knowledge gap.

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In an effort to protect my business, we reduced our staff by 50%. That was incredibly difficult for me because I value every one of my team. This was not done in vain as we have been able to survive the worst of the downturn while still providing an incredible service to our clients – which is important.

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Over 20 of those years have been spent at Cresent. What’s been the biggest company highlight to date?

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In 2011 we won our biggest contract to date, providing control of work consultancy, software and training to BP Iraq.

Since winning that contract we’ve gone on to translate WorkSafe® into additional languages (specifically Arabic and Mandarin). We have trained more than 6,000 Iraqi nationals, through e-learning and classroom training, again in multiple languages.

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To help maintain safety standards Cresent has developed a new, easy access, easy to use, online training portal to make training more accessible and at lower cost to more people. Technology, combined with collaboration is an effective way of avoiding repeating the excessive costs of the past.

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We are already seeing exploration for new reserves and development of known reserves on the increase. Oil companies have no choice but to top up their reserves sooner or later and now is the time for this. With so many people now gone from the

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industry there is a risk that costs will increase as demand increases for their services. I hope to see moderation and people looking at the longerterm future for the industry.

Optimistic perhaps, but hopefully we will avoid such rapid and significant changes in the oil price in the future.

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What about Cresent would come as a surprise to our readers?

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Unlike a lot of providers out there we are able to provide a holistic approach to control of work. We pride ourselves on being experts in our field and as such we can provide our customers with the whole package, starting with consultancy, implementing an electronic or paper-based system, providing high-quality, specialist training and even the hardware and consumables required for the Lock Out Tag Out process.

We have a team who live and breathe safety and who are all committed to supporting our customers make their businesses and staff, in a range of hazardous industries, safer.

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Global opportunities AUSTRALIA

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Caldita and Barossa gas fields

Kwispaa LNG liquefaction plant

Pertamina Bontang refinery

Operator: ConocoPhillips Value: US$1bn A tender was issued for FEED work and EPC of the FPSO for the Barossa wet gas field in Q3 2017.

ConocoPhillips has closed tender submissions and is finalising the winner. Seven groups of contractors were engaged in bid clarification discussions with the operator in the months leading up to December 2017.

Operator: Steelhead LNG Value: US$30bn Hyundai Heavy Industries has been awarded the FEED contract for the hull and to eventually build the liquefaction and export facility. The project is in the preliminary engineering and conceptual design stage with operations set to begin in 2024.

Operator: Pertamina Value: US$10bn Pertamina is expected to finalise a framework agreement with Oman’s Overseas Oil and Gas (OOG) and Cosmo Oil International to develop the Bontang facility with plans to reach a FID in mid2020. The plant is scheduled to be operational by 2025.

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Kincardine offshore floating wind farm

Sinop nuclear power plant

Biomass CHP Laanila

Operator: Pilot Offshore Renewables Value: US$240m Prysmian has secured a contract for the provision of the cable system to connect the floating wind farm to the UK mainland. The company will design and supply two export cables as well as inter-array cables for installation during 2018 and 2019.

Operator: ENGIE Value: US$22bn The environmental impact assessment for the project has been submitted to the Turkish Environment and Urban Planning Ministry for approval. Elektrik Üretim A.Ş. will hold a 49% stake in the project, while Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and ENGIE will share 51%.

Operator: Oulun Energia Value: US$239m Valmet has secured a US$87m contract to deliver a multi-fuel-fired boiler to the project. The company will supply a circulating fluidised bed boiler, which will process biomass, peat and solid recovered fuel to generate 70MWe and 175MWth.

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Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services UK Ltd

Cameron (Valves & Measurement), a Schlumberger Company

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The Nominated Representative is Mr Tony Knight, Sales Director Telephone +44 (0)1469 553 800

The Nominated Representative is Mr David Hunter, Sales Manager – Valves & Measurement Telephone +44 (0)1235 559 595

Plas Eirias Business Centre Abergele Road Colwyn Bay LL29 8BF The Nominated Representative is Mr Darren Cartwright, Business Development Telephone +44 (0)1492 512 544 Email dcartwright@ccids.net

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With more than 150 years of operational experience and more than 350 branches over 35 countries, Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services is a global market leader in specialised industrial and construction-related services for the onshore and offshore energy, industrial and infrastructure sectors.

Cameron, A Schlumberger Company is a leading provider of valve, valve automation, measurement solutions, and services to the global oil and gas industry.

PreCom operates within the oil and gas industry with experience in managing and safely executing a number of high value projects, for some of the world’s largest plant operators, EPC and project management companies.

Globally, Brand supplies work access, corrosion management, atmospheric and immersion coatings, insulation services, fireproofing and refractory, mechanical services, forming and shoring and other complementary specialty services.

An annual turnover in excess of US$5bn is realised in five important market segments: downstream (refinery), upstream (offshore and onshore), midstream (storage and transport), energy, industry and infrastructure.

The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with manufacturing and service facilities worldwide.

Across oil and gas disciplines, around the world, Cameron, A Schlumberger Company offers the industry’s broadest portfolio of valves, the unmatched experience of knowledgeable global experts, and a seamless process that integrates industry best practices with comprehensive support from pre-FEED to aftermarket.

Brand in the UK offers the following services to the industrial sector: access and scaffolding, insulation, industrial coatings, fireproofing, asbestos abatement, and industrial plant cleaning.

The creation of added value for customers is central to Brand’s philosophy which is based on the three core values: EHS, Best People and Productivity.

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The company provides specialist project completions and commissioning management services, with the skills and experience to effectively manage the completions and commissioning phases of a range of projects. The company ensures successful delivery of projects through the mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up and handover phases.

PreCom can also provide resourcing along with digital solutions to ensure that optimum project efficiency and success is achieved for clients.

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Electricity Distribution Engineering Services Ltd

Elmac Technologies Ltd

Restrata Solutions Ltd

Coast Road Greenfield Flintshire CH8 9DP

Provender House First floor – Curtyard 37 Waterloo Quay Aberdeen AB11 5BS

The Nominated Representative is Mr Kevin Wheeldon, Head of Sales

The Nominated Representative is Mr Will Follett, Director

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EDES is an electrical and civil engineering design consultancy company, specialising in the high voltage side of the electrical industry providing specialist design for overhead, underground cabling and installation together with associated substation works services to the UK electricity distribution industry at all voltage levels up to 400kV.

Since developing its first flame arrester in 1948, Elmac Technologies is renowned for state-of-the-art flame arresters and low-pressure venting equipment which are employed in various industry sectors such as oil and gas, biofuels, mining, distilleries and more.

Established in 2006, Restrata has grown rapidly to become a principal provider of innovative security consulting, training and emergency response solutions underpinned by technology, to the world’s leading organisations.

Yew Tree Office 55 Bridgewater Road Mosley Common, Worsley Manchester M28 1AD The Nominated Representative is Mr Roy Smith, Commercial Manager Telephone +44 (0)161 872 6123 Email roy.smith@edesltd.com

EDES Ltd (company registration No 06892188) has all necessary insurances in place, as well as Lloyds accreditation for Design and Project Management up to 132kV and Lloyds Design approval for Gas and Water and UKASS ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 accredited for electrical and civil design consultancy.

Elmac Technologies has also implemented a ‘Cowhorn’ arrangement which includes twin sets of pressure relief valves and/or flame arresters intended for use on digesters where overpressure and explosion protection is required. All devices are suitable for use in explosion groups IIA, IIB3 and IIC, and have been rigorously tested in accordance with relevant international standards.

Elmac is continuously evolving and rapidly developing the most effective products which are designed to meet client-specific requirements.

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The company delivers across two key areas; design and build resilience, to mitigate safety and security risks, coupled with the management and operation of resilience, providing end-toend visibility, management and responsiveness to risk through the company’s 24/7 global command centre, combined with technology platforms, underpinned by real-time data.

Restrata Solutions is obsessed with its clients’ resilience, so that they can focus on their core mission with confidence.

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Member news Atmos launches pipeline leak detection hardware Atmos International has released Pipeline Guardian 2, a robust and user-friendly hardware that detects leaks on remote pipeline segments and high consequence areas (HCAs) that lack power or communication.

Pipeline Guardian 2 is a compact, intelligent panel loaded with the components to collect, analyse and transmit data. Available with solar power options, Guardian 2 can be used in any remote area or challenging site where leak detection is needed.

Atmos’ latest product simplifies the design and specification process for a leak detection system.

Each Guardian 2 comprises a network enabled, multi-channel datalogger with a range of sensor inputs for both traditional and nonintrusive instrumentation.

The embedded device includes onboard cellular and radio communications and a wired TCP/ IP port for maximum flexibility in interfacing with any existing network or configuration as a self-sufficient network with other Guardian units and Atmos servers. Guardian 2 packages onboard inputs for connecting an ultrasonic flow meter and vibration sensor inside the ATEX/IECEx field enclosure.

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BMT brings in new strategy director

Engineering, science and technology consultancy BMT has appointed Guy Tomlinson as Group Capability and Strategy Director.

Commenting on his new role, Guy said, ‘Within days of joining BMT, I was blown away by some of the fantastic talent and enthusiasm we have within this business and in some respects, we almost take for granted the truly remarkable work our people can deliver.

‘A big part of my role is to harness this technical excellence and focus our efforts on helping to make a real difference to some of the global, engineering challenges that our customers face today. It’s about us having a clear, ambitious vision and plan on what we want to be famous for in five years’ time and having all of the necessary levers in place to achieve this.’

Guy has a wealth of experience across the maritime, defence, cyber and information and training domains, as well as leading on several sales and business development transformation programmes.

Prior to joining QinetiQ, Guy served in the Royal Air Force for 23 years as an engineer officer, with operational tours in Iraq, Kosovo and the Falkland Islands. A Chartered Engineer and a Fellow of the IET, Guy is also a registered STEM Ambassador.

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Boulting Group welcomes new cohort of apprentices

Engineering solutions provider Boulting Group has appointed seven new apprentices across its business as it continues to bridge the skills gap in the industry. The new apprentices have taken up positions in electrical installation, mechanical installation and the company’s panel shop in Penketh, Warrington.

Boulting’s apprenticeship programme has been designed to train and develop individuals to become skilled in and knowledgeable about their chosen profession. The programme, which can last up to four years depending on the position, offers challenging, varied and hands-on experience, allowing candidates to lay down strong foundations for their future career.

‘We’re delighted to have welcomed seven new apprentices to the Boulting family. We have a longstanding commitment to investing in young talent. Apprenticeships provide an excellent opportunity not only for candidates who receive training and a job, but also businesses which can develop essential digital skills that they may be missing,’ said Lucy Speed, HR advisor at Boulting Group.

After being accepted on to the programme, each candidate is provided a unique framework for their chosen career and a personalised learning and development plan that they work towards.

Multiple Guardian units configured in their independent network provide sensitive LDS on all sections of a pipeline, including HCAs

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They are also assigned both a mentor at Boulting Group and a training officer outside the company, who monitors their progress and ensures what they are learning as part of their chosen NVQ, is being demonstrated in the workplace.

On successfully completing the programme, apprentices obtain a NVQ Level 3 and have the opportunity to continue their career at Boulting Group. The majority of apprentices that join Boulting take on permanent roles.

In 2017, Boulting Group apprentice, Robbie Stanley claimed two prestigious Electrical Contractors Association (ECA) awards in Manchester and the north-west, a testament to the company’s dedication to training future engineers.

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Ellis doubles up for Belgian energy order

Centaur cable saddles designed and manufactured by leading cable cleat manufacturer, Ellis, have been installed to secure two separate high voltage cables in a power tunnel in the west Flemish Region of Belgium.

The Stevin project, which when complete will feed the Belgian interior with wind, solar and other forms of renewable energy generated in the coastal region of the country, is being undertaken by Belgium’s electricity transmission system operator, Elia. The renewable power is carried through the tunnel by Nexans and Silec 380KV/3,000MW cables, which are installed on opposite sides of it, and secured by Ellis’ Centaur saddles.

Tony Conroy, Ellis’ Global Sales Director, said, ‘Stevin is a huge project for Belgian power generation, and one that really does enhance the country’s standing in terms of the availability and consumption of renewable energy.

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Ellis’ Centaur cable saddles installed to secure high voltage (HV) cables

‘Having our products specified for such a vital element of such a high-profile project bears testament to both the work being carried out by our local distributor, NBR Nussbaumer, and the reputation we’ve earned over the years as the experts when it comes to cable cleats and the protection of cables in short-circuit scenarios.’

Ellis’ Centaur cable saddles are heavyduty, extruded aluminium saddle cleats that were initially designed and developed by the company in response to a serious safety issue surrounding the restraint of high voltage cables up to 400kV with a diameter range of 100 to 160mm. They have been used extensively in power tunnel projects, including the London Power Tunnels project, the Woodhead Tunnel in the Peak District National Park and the Venda Nova III Cable Tunnel in Portugal.

‘The Centaur cable saddle is the kind of innovation we pride ourselves on,’ continued Tony. ‘We designed, developed and tested it at a time when there was nothing on the market guaranteed to secure cables of the size being used in the Stevin project, and have since seen it develop into the first choice product for power tunnel installations around the world.’

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ENGIE Fabricom UK appoints Richard Webster as CEO Multidiscipline engineering consultancy and construction company ENGIE Fabricom has named Richard Webster as its new UK chief executive, replacing interim CEO Wichard Huigen.

I am passionate about the company. I want to make sure that our people aim for operational excellence, abiding by our core values and ensure that our clients view us as their partner of choice.

Richard Webster UK Chief Executive ENGIE Fabricom

Richard has held a number of senior roles at ENGIE Fabricom and was the company’s chief operations officer before assuming the position of UK chief executive.

During Wichard’s tenure as CEO the company’s turnover has tripled and achieved a healthy backlog of orders.

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KCA Deutag appoints new senior vice president for RDS

World leading drilling and engineering contractor KCA Deutag has announced that Albert Allan has joined the group as the new Senior Vice President of RDS, its rig design and engineering subsidiary.

Based in Aberdeen, Albert will be responsible for spearheading RDS’ activities worldwide. He will also become a member of KCA Deutag’s executive management team, reporting directly to Chief Executive Officer, Norrie McKay. Albert joins the group with a wealth of experience in the oil and gas industry, having worked in various project, operational and construction management roles during his career.

Albert has an exceptional track record which will be invaluable in developing RDS’ growth strategy and expanding our business not only in our core markets of greenfield and brownfield engineering services but in new markets where there are opportunities to grow our engineering portfolio.

Norrie McKay, CEO, KCA Deutag

During that time, Albert spent 24 years with global provider of professional services and technologies, KBR, where he was latterly Vice President Operations and, more recently, he was Managing Director for the oil, gas and petrochemical business of international engineering and development consultancy Mott MacDonald.

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Mott MacDonald and China Gezhouba sign collaboration agreements

Global engineering, management and development consultancy Mott MacDonald has signed global strategic collaboration and framework agreements with China Gezhouba International Engineering Corporation. The contracts bring together two of the world’s leading engineering companies to offer technical expertise across the whole infrastructure sector.

Mott MacDonald operates across six core sectors of advisory, built environment, international development, energy, transportation and water globally. The company combines the skills of over 16,000 multidisciplinary staff, working in 140 countries to add value to its client success.

China Gezhouba International Engineering Corporation is a key subsidiary of Energy China Group, a large Chinese design, engineering and construction company involved in the building of power plants, dams, roads and bridges, as well as civil engineering projects both in China and abroad.

Dr Aijuan Wang, Power Director at Mott MacDonald, said, ‘China Gezhouba was the main contractor on the 22,500MW China Three Gorges hydropower plant, the world’s largest hydro scheme.

These agreements will strengthen the relationship between our two companies and facilitate collaboration on a range of clean energy and infrastructure projects.

‘This new partnership showcases the golden era of UK-China relations and opens up fantastic opportunities for both companies to jointly deliver some of the world’s leading infrastructure.’

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Roxtec secures role on Egyptian gas field mega project

Cable seal manufacturer Roxtec has landed a prestigious role on the BP West Nile Delta project in Egypt.

‘Roxtec is supplying a range of products for this major development which has been designed to help Egypt meet growth in local energy demand,’ said Roxtec UK Managing Director Clive Sharp. ‘This includes galvanised bolted Ex frames along with multi-cable and pipe transits.

These were designed specifically for the gas industry in line with certification requirements to reduce the risk of fire, blast, weather and other operational hazards.

‘These products provide safety and protection against electromagnetic interference and lightning strikes. The system is approved by all major classification societies and used in many industries and applications.’

Engineers from Roxtec’s local support office in Egypt visited the location to provide onsite installation training to electrical and instrumentation subcontractors. Meanwhile, design support was also delivered through web-based software, Roxtec Transit Designer, which enables engineers to design multi-cable transits remotely within minutes.

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Hornsea hat-trick for Tekmar Energy

Tekmar Energy, a global leader in cable protection systems for offshore wind farms, has been awarded three contracts for the Hornsea ONE project.

Located 120km off the Yorkshire coast, Hornsea ONE will become the world’s largest with offshore We want to use every opportunity to connect wind farm once operational in our members, so please follow us on Twitter 2020. It will consist of 174 Siemens (@TheEICEnergy) and connect with us on LinkedIn 7MW turbines covering an area of – (EIC) Energy Industries Council approximately 406 sq km.

The West Nile Delta development includes five gas fields and when fully onstream production is expected to reach up to almost 1.5bn cubic feet of gas a day.

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TechnipFMC and Cresent work to produce water management course

Working in partnership TechnipFMC’s marine operations service and Cresent have designed four bespoke water management course modules. Each module can be undertaken separately depending on the delegate’s required level of understanding or as a complete programme.

The four modules include: water management awareness; hazard and risk mitigation; sampling, dosing, cleaning and maintenance; and monitoring, troubleshooting, reporting and documentation.

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for Tekmar, all of which will be delivered in early 2018 in order to meet the ambitious The EIC demands of the @TheEICEnergy project.

The company The winter issue of Energy Focus features now has a an interview with @GregClarkMP, Secretary record of of State for @beiskgovuk:track bit.ly/2EdelAB working on 60 different offshore wind farm projects.

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EIC Director, Middle East, Africa & CIS Terry Willis spoke yesterday at Breakbulk Middle East in Abu Dhabi

The intention of the course is to ensure understanding of water management and the safety of those working offshore or on vessels.

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UK national events EIC Connect Oil, Gas & Beyond 2018: meet the exhibitors

We met with three of the twenty-five-plus exhibitors who will be at the event in Abu Dhabi on 17 April to find out what visitors to their stands can expect to find on offer.

For full event details and to book your place please visit www.the-eic.com/EICConnect/OilGasBeyondUAE.aspx 3W Networks is the largest telecom and security systems integrator in the Middle East and Africa operating in the oil and gas, power and water, Walid Gamali telecom, transport and , Office r, 3W N Chief Execu tive etwork s commercial sectors. Its products and solutions expertise include telecom and networking, extra low voltage, cybersecurity, cloud and the IoT.

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Proserv is a global leader and a fresh alternative in the delivery of engineering and technical services to the energy, process and utility markets.

Supporting clients for the lifecycle of their assets, the company operates in Garry Kid 12 countries throughout Develo d, VP of Bu pment, sin Proserv ess 22 facilities, offering 24/7 local support services. Core to the Proserv offering is its ability to manufacture, deliver and support solutions locally by its highly experienced pool of engineers, technicians and project teams.

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Specially for this event we will be displaying for the first time our newest technologies: the well management solution ‘Smart Box’ and our asset enhancement global intelligence solution ‘AEGIS’.

Also, we’ll be offering special deals on our services to all visitors to EIC Connect Oil, Gas & Beyond. Our team of technical experts as well as our top management will be present to address all inquiries.

Since 1951 Torquemeters Ltd has designed and developed torque measurement solutions. Through continuous innovation, its products are key in efficiency advancements of gas turbines and highCraig H olmes, Glo Develo performance rotating pment M bal Business anager, Torquem machinery, used by oil, eters gas and petrochemical companies the world over. Providing a complete package, Torquemeters Ltd is a simple supplier to use.

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Visitors to our stand will find out how to extend maintenance intervals and time between turbine/ compressor washes to reduce costs. They’ll also see how a torquemeter can be used as a SIL 2 level control device to protect compressor overtorque and discover how torquemeter power data informs specific turbo train issues, e.g. is it a compressor problem or a turbine problem? I think the delegates will be impressed to see how our system provides real-time torsional vibration data, including frequency and amplitude on e-motor driven compressors, as well as how we can integrate into a revamp or turbine/compressor upgrade performance.

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Overseas events

Good news for UK SMEs attending overseas tradeshows TAP funding is available for the below trade shows managed by the EIC. The Tradeshow Access Programme (TAP) provides funding in the form of grants for eligible businesses to attend overseas trade shows. The funding helps your business gain market knowledge and experience in attending and getting the most from overseas trade shows. The grants are available for the below events managed by the EIC (an accredited Trade Challenge Partner).

The Department for International Trade can offer grants to eligible businesses taking part in the programme. The grants must be matched by the business’s own expenditure on direct exhibiting costs, for example, exhibition space costs and stand costs – including design, construction and stand dressing.

For further information on eligibility criteria please visit www.gov.uk/guidance/tradeshow-access-programme

World Nuclear Exhibition (WNE) 2018

26-28 June 2018 Paris, France WNE is a must attend event for all companies working in the civil nuclear industry. Attended by over 10,000 delegates from 60 companies it is the perfect showcase for new technology, expertise and solutions.

Fixed grant amount: £1,500 for eligible companies (8 available on a first come first served basis).

Offshore Northern Seas (ONS) 27-30 August 2018 Stavanger, Norway ONS gathers the international energy industry to network and do business. ONS attracts high-level executives and politicians as well as specialists and young professionals from all over the world. ONS gives direct access to the most interesting companies in the energy industry.

Fixed grant amount: £2,000 for eligible companies (11 available on a first come first served basis).

Rio Oil & Gas 2018

ADIPEC 2018

12-15 November 2018 Abu Dhabi, UAE ADIPEC delivers a world class oil and gas show bringing together professionals with real buying power making it one of the world’s biggest and most lucrative oil and gas exhibitions. Over US$9bn worth of contracts were signed during the four days of ADIPEC 2017, a figure which is expected to grow in 2018.

Fixed grant amount: £2,500 for eligible companies (14 available on a first come first served basis).

Offshore South East Asia (OSEA)

27-29 November 2018 Singapore The OSEA international conference is regarded as one of the best knowledge exchange platforms in the region and with over 18,000 attendees and more than 1,000 exhibitors in 2016, it is one of the region’s leading oil and gas industry events. A not to be missed event for oil and gas industry professionals in 2018.

Fixed grant amount: £2,500 for eligible companies (10 available on a first come first served basis).

24-27 September 2018 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Rio Oil & Gas is the leading industry event in Latin America, attracting senior procurement executives, project managers, specifiers and engineers, who will all be looking to visit the UK pavilion to identify UK capabilities for offshore oil and gas projects in South America.

February 2019 Cairo, Egypt EGYPS brings together the Egyptian and North African government representatives, key project owners, NOCs, IOCs, international service providers, EPC contractors, consultants and financers.

Fixed grant amount: £2,500 for eligible companies (10 available on a first come first served basis).

Fixed grant amount: £2,000 for eligible companies (8 available on a first come first served basis).

EGYPS 2019

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March 2018

Forthcoming events 6 March Management Course

EICDataStream Overview EIC Houston

7 March Business Presentation

EIC Members Update and AGM Babcock Marine (Rosyth) Ltd

7 March Industry Overview

Fundamentals of FPSOs EIC Kuala Lumpur

8 March Industry Overview

Fundamentals of Subsea EIC Kuala Lumpur

13 March Management Course

EICDataStream Overview EIC Kuala Lumpur

13 March Business Presentation

EIC Open House EIC Houston

14 & 28 March Management Course

EICDataStream training Online

14 March Management Course

Global Opportunities in the Nuclear Sector Online

19 March Overseas Delegation

Overseas Delegation to Brazil Rio de Janeiro

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20 March Industry Overview

Fundamentals of Oil and Gas Nassima Royal Hotel, Dubai

20 March Management Course

EICDataStream Overview EIC Houston

22 March Business Presentation

JDR Cables Presentation & Site Tour Hartlepool College

26 March Export Showcase

Opportunities Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan EIC London

27 March Export Showcase

Opportunities Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan

Anderson, Anderson & Brown LLP, Aberdeen

27 March Business Presentation

EIC Open House EIC Houston

27 March Business Presentation

USA Country Report Launch EIC Houston

28 March HSE Training

Pressure Equipment Directive EIC London

28 March Industry Overview

Fundamentals of Subsea EIC London

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EICDataStream Overview EIC Kuala Lumpur

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17 April EIC Connect

EIC Connect Oil, Gas & Beyond Dusit Thani, Abu Dhabi

18 April Industry Overview

Fundamentals of Nuclear EIC London

23 April Overseas Delegation

Overseas Delegation to Mozambique Cape Town and Maputo

25 April HSE Training

ATEX Directives: Hazardous Areas & Protection Techniques SGS Baseefa Ltd, Buxton

25 April Management Course

EICDataStream training Online

30 April Overseas Exhibition

Offshore Technology Conference NRG Park, Houston

6 May Overseas Exhibition

Iran Oil Show Tehran

9 May Technical Workshop

Introduction to Control Valves Severn Glocon Group, Brighouse

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NATIONAL DINNER 2018

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Your venue 8 Northumberland Avenue is one of central London’s hidden gems.

It was originally the residence for the Percy family in the 1600s and has been immaculately restored, boasting high ceilings, impressive chandeliers, and ornate detailing.

Accommodation for guests is also available at the Grand Hotel at 8 Northumberland Avenue.

T H E M O S T E XC LU S I V E EVENT IN THE UK ENERGY I N D U S T R Y ’ S S U P P LY C H A I N CALENDAR Join us at the most prestigious event in the UK energy industry’s supply chain calendar as we celebrate the achievements and successes achieved

by YOU, our members.

Your guest speaker With an unmatched versatility, Jon Culshaw is seen by many as being Britain’s best impressionist with a repertoire of over 350 voices covering politics, sport and celebrities.

He is a regular guest on radio and TV comedy and chat shows and frequently appears on election coverage.

Take advantage of this exclusive platform to host and entertain your own VIP guests at an unforgettable evening.

Cost Table of twelve: £4,200+VAT Individual place: £365+VAT

Awards ceremony

Most of the major Tier 1 and Tier 2 EPC contractors, OEMs, operators and developers are represented within the audience, making this a unique opportunity to promote your brand. Please contact:

The EIC Awards Ceremony will recognise individuals and companies which offer a product or service with a positive and significant effect on the UK energy supply chain.

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EIC training

The return of nuclear new build to the UK Find out more about the nuclear industry and its re-emergence in the UK

The world’s first commercial nuclear power plant, Calder Hall, was connected to the UK National Grid in October 1956, one of twelve nuclear power stations commissioned to be built in the following 10 years as part of the UK’s nuclear programme. This new power source caused great excitement with the Lord Privy Seal, Rab Butler suggesting that ‘it may be that after 1965 every new power station being built will be an atomic power station.’

This was not quite the case, but the UK did continue to be at the forefront of this new technology, eventually building 21 power stations in the UK and sharing their knowledge and technology worldwide. But in the 1990s the UK government fell out of love with nuclear and Sizewell B, originally planned as part of a number of new reactors, was the last to be completed in 1995.

Fast forward to 2018 though and the absence of nuclear new build in the UK is set to change. The UK currently has the largest nuclear new build programme outside of China, with six projects planned over the next 10 years, requiring an investment of at least £70bn.

Construction has started at Hinkley Point C, which is the first nuclear new build project in the UK for over 20 years.

The plant is scheduled to start-up in 2025, requiring a total investment of £19.6bn. Around £9bn of contracts have been signed so far, with UK companies on course to secure 64% of the total supply chain spend.

New build projects are also being developed at Wylfa in Anglesey and Moorside in Cumbria where Japanese and Korean reactor designs will be developed. Proposals have also been announced for projects at Oldbury, Sizewell and Bradwell.

If you want to find out more about the nuclear industry and its re-emergence in the UK the EIC is running the Fundamentals of Nuclear course on Wednesday 18 April at the EIC in London.

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The Fundamentals of Nuclear Wednesday 18 April 2018 EIC London Run by industry expert Peter Doyle, this course focuses on the science of nuclear, the effects of radiation, nuclear safety and its relevance to the supply chain, through to the current UK market, future markets, new build projects, existing facilities and decommissioning. You will receive an overview of the industry from both a practical and commercial perspective.

Contact: emily.light@the-eic.com Peter has over 33 years’ experience working globally in the nuclear industry for Westinghouse including 10 years in operations engineering, culminating in managing the engineering aspects of manufacturing the first fuel load for Sizewell B. He then progressed to commissioning the Oxide Fuels Complex at Springfields in the UK and became operations manager for the facility. Peter has now set up his own consultancy business and become an approved trainer for the National Skills Academy Nuclear.

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EIC Westminster round table

Minister of State for Trade and Export Promotion, Baroness Rona Fairhead hosted by

Monday 29 January 2018

The Minister met with 13 EIC member companies to discuss issues facing the UK energy industry On 29 January, the EIC held a round table with Baroness Rona Fairhead, Minister of State for Trade and Export Promotion at the Department for International Trade (DIT), and 13 CEOs from EIC member companies representing the full range of energy sectors and organisations of all sizes.

The firms which took part in the round table were Alderley, Atkins, Booth Welsh, DNV GL, Elfab, Highview Power Storage, Mech-Tool Engineering, Process Vision, Schneider Electric, Severn Glocon Group, Spencer Group, TP Group and YPS Valves.

The meeting covered high level industry issues, focusing on the challenges that British suppliers to local and global energy sectors are facing, such as Brexit, development of overseas partners, energy and trade policy, export growth, funding for skills and technology and the establishment of centres of excellence and supply hubs.

Minister of State for Trade and Export Promotion, Baroness Rona Fairhead said, ‘As we build a new export strategy, DIT will continue to engage closely with businesses, including those in the energy sector, to ensure that we are providing the right support to enable them to take advantage of opportunities overseas.’

Baroness Rona Fairhead, Minister of State for Trade and Export Promotion (centre left) with EIC CEO Stuart Broadley (centre right) and representatives from EIC member companies

Commenting on the round table event, EIC CEO Stuart Broadley said, ‘The EIC Westminster Round Table highlighted just how keen government is to support the UK energy supply chain to win work around the world.

‘It was very reassuring to hear emphasis on continuity and stability when it comes to post-Brexit trade between the UK and the EU27, with the Minister announcing that work is already underway to convert existing Free Trade Agreements into Bilateral Trade Agreements.

‘Among the EIC member companies present, a key message was that “together we are stronger”, with a real openness to sharing information and forming joint ventures to ramp up UK capability being expressed.

‘The EIC will now begin to develop the UK’s first energy supply chain capability register, which will be of vital importance to the government as it works on post-Brexit trade agreements.’

As a former Business Ambassador for UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) with a strong background in global business, Baroness Fairhead brings a wealth of business and economic experience to the DIT. Rona was Chairman of the BBC Trust from 2014 to 2017.

Prior to this, she was Chairman and CEO of the Financial Times Group from 2006 to 2013. In 2012 she received a CBE for Services to Industry.

The EIC and DIT have a long history of working together to support UK energy supply chain companies to expand into new markets around the world. A similar round table event was held in 2017, while the two organisations regularly co-host export showcases around the UK. The DIT is also a member of the EIC Connect Advisory Board, the EIC’s global event model which brings together suppliers and major operators and contractors to discuss how they can work together on active and future projects.

The EIC has prepared a full briefing pack detailing the issues raised and the Minister’s responses which has been shared with all EIC member companies.

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The EIC turns 75

In March this year the EIC hit the grand old age of 75, making us one of the oldest trade associations in the world. To celebrate this incredible milestone we’ll be holding a series of events throughout the year, starting with afternoon tea at the House of Lords on Thursday 15 March.

House of Lords afternoon tea

This exclusive EIC member event is being hosted by Lord Popat with our special guest of honour Minister of State for Trade and Export Promotion, Baroness Rona Fairhead. We’ll include a follow up article in next month’s Inside Energy with lots of pictures from the day.

Global celebrations

As you’ll know the EIC has a network of offices in the UK and around the world who are all keen to get involved in the 75th anniversary celebrations.

A special celebration is taking place in Rio on 19 March, while the other offices are all busy planning lots of fun, inclusive activities – we’ll update you as soon as we get dates and venues confirmed.

Charity cycle ride Photos © 2003-2018 Shutterstock, Inc

Proceeds from all EIC 75th celebration events will go to two charities selected by EIC staff: Cancer Research UK and The Ocean Cleanup. Perhaps the most notable event we’ve got planned is the EIC charity bike ride. Starting out from our Aberdeen office, Team EIC will cycle via our Wynyard office down to the London HQ. They’ll be covering about 580 miles in five days (8-12 June) – an impressive feat and one worthy of support. To make a contribution please visit www.justgiving.com/teams/EIC-Charity-Cycle-Challenge

Founding members

We’re incredibly proud to say that four member companies have been with us from the very start. These are ABB, Cape, Motherwell Bridge and Siemens.

We’d like to use this space to thank them for nearly eight decades of support and will be working with them to support 75th anniversary events at their locations – watch this space for more information.

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Spotlight on technology Bifold

www.bifold.co.uk

BIFOLD CIRCUIT DESIGNER Bifold is a world class supplier of the widest range of switching instrument valves and pumps in the oil and gas upstream and downstream sector.

Complete circuits can then be exported and bought directly from Bifold as a modular solution, or as a list of separate valves.

Its innovative and reliable range of high-tech valve products and accessories specifically designed with the customer in mind, have gained worldwide approval and credibility for the onerous conditions as found in hazardous (classified) locations, hostile, corrosive and subsea environments.

The BCD will provide all the required information to complete a project quote, including full part code, price, system description, performance and lead time, along with associated documentation.

Free software to create valve circuits

The company’s latest innovation streamlines the process of creating bespoke valve circuits. Available as a free downloadable software tool, the Bifold Circuit Designer (BCD) allows users to design and order a bespoke modular solution or tubed valve circuit with ease.

Bespoke and complete circuit solutions Bespoke solutions can comprise of a series of valves, in any order or orientation (where applicable), which are deployed via a schematic drag-and-drop system.

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3D model

In designing the circuit, the system will automatically create a PDF schematic diagram and description which can be sent with a quote. Users with Solid Edge ST6 and above can also create a 3D model and dimensional drawing.

As each system is built up in the software, the system properties will automatically update to show the weight and flow performance of the design. This can be useful to verify that the design will match the required flow performance based on the desired specification.

Further information can be found at www.bifold.co.uk/BifoldCircuitDesigner.aspx

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Middle East news Regional update

With only six weeks to go, our signature EIC Connect Oil, Gas & Beyond event is beginning to take shape.

Please take some time to get the latest updates from the Terry W illis website (www.the-eic.com/ EICConnect/OilGasBeyondUAE.aspx) and if you haven’t already done so, then register as we are certain that the event will soon be sold out.

The same applies to ADIPEC. This is now firmly established as the number one oil and gas show on the planet. Last year’s show attracted a grand total of 77 exhibitors on the EIC managed UK pavilion and interest is far higher than it was this time last year which means it’s important to book early to avoid disappointment.

The main event this month is our annual golf tournament which has become a firm favourite on our calendar. We have to extend a huge thanks to our headline sponsor, Triplefast.

Looking back on February, we were pleased to host almost 60 guests at our lunch with Wood’s VP Business Development Michael Mair who provided an update on the company’s activities following its acquisition of Amec Foster Wheeler last year. Their support for the EIC Connect event next month plus ADIPEC remains unwavering.

Another event of note in February was the Break Bulk Middle East exhibition and conference where we were asked to provide a project overview of the GCC, highlighting specific areas where opportunities could appear over the next couple of years. The prime focus of the participants being the big capital intensive long lead items which will always provide the major challenges within the heavy logistics/shipping sector. We also took the occasion to meet member companies Agility, GAC Shipping, Mammoet and Panalpina, all of whom were participants at the event.

Interest in Iran remains high. Our proposed UK pavilion at the Iran Oil Show in May is scheduled to go ahead and we look forward to a successful week. Our thanks to the trade team at the British Embassy in Tehran and the British Iranian Chamber of Commerce who have provided invaluable assistance.

Another event happening this month is Middle East Electricity, taking place here in Dubai during the first week of March, and always popular with those member companies who are active in the power sector.

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

Regional news

Ruwais refinery to receive US$3.1bn of investment

ADNOC will invest US$3.1bn to introduce crude processing flexibility at the Ruwais oil refinery. It follows the award of the EPC contract for the project to a joint venture between Samsung Engineering and CB&I. The refinery modifications, scheduled to be completed by the end of 2022, will enable ADNOC’s Ruwais Refinery-West complex to process up to 420,000bbl/d of Upper Zakum crude, or similar crude types from the market, freeing up Murban crude, which commands a higher price, to be utilised for export sales.

First reactor at UAE nuclear power plant almost ready

The first reactor at the Barakah nuclear power plant, the UAE’s first nuclear power station, is almost ready, according to sources close to the project. Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) DirectorGeneral Christer Viktorsson said the regulatory body is now reviewing the operating licence application made by the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation on behalf of Nawah Energy Company to operate Units 1 and 2 of the plant in Al Dhafra.

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Business opportunities across the energy sectors

Energy Vietnam 17 May 2018 • Ho Chi Minh City

Hear project updates and meet with representatives from major regional operators and contractors in the Vietnamese energy sector

25+ operators and contractors 150+ one-to-one appointments 10+ exhibitors 200+ delegates

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Asia Pacific news Regional update

In 2018 EIC Asia Pacific will deliver two EIC Connect events. The first one is in Ho Chi Minh City on 17 May. The second one is in Azman Kuala Lumpur in October Nasir 2018. Obviously this is quite a major task for the KL team, however, preparations for both events are going well.

For Vietnam, an advisory board has been set up and its first meeting was held on 7 February. The meeting was chaired by the British Ambassador to Vietnam HE Giles Lever and was attended by senior representatives from the Vietnam national oil and gas company, PetroVietnam (PVN) and the national power company, Electricity of Vietnam (EVN). Other members of the board include key players such as Aveva Asia, GE Vietnam, Lloyd’s Register, Mainstream, NES Global, Pepperl + Fuchs, Premier Oil, PTSC, PV Gas, Repsol, VietBid, Vietsovpetro and Wood.

PVN has announced that it is aiming to increase its oil and gas reserves by 10-15m tonnes in 2018. To that end, it will promote exploration work, giving priority to projects in Bloc B – Cá Voi Xanh (Blue Whale) and Cá Rồng Đỏ (Red Dragon Fish). Last year, PVN managed to surpass all business production targets. The domestic yield of crude oil was 1.29m tonnes beyond the annual target, and its contribution to the state budget exceeded US$1bn, significantly contributing to the national gross domestic product growth. We are optimistic that there will be more opportunities for the UK supply chain in 2018 due to the continuing growth of the industry in Vietnam.

In the renewables sector, Vietnam is making significant progress in the solar segment. After years of waiting, the solar power market has just received exciting news: the country’s prime minister has decreed that EVN must purchase all electricity produced by grid-connected projects at 9.35 cent per kWh. In related news, local player Thanh Thanh Cong Corporation (TTC) has officially announced that it will spend around US$1bn to build and operate 20 solar PV plants in Vietnam.

Construction of these projects will start in Q4 2018.

Besides TTC, there are over 30 domestic and foreign investors starting to develop solar power projects with capacity ranging from 20 to 300MW, mostly located in the central region.

On 8 March, the Fundamentals of FPSOs and Subsea course is taking place, being led by industry expert Dr John Preedy. Also in March we are making plans to organise a business presentation with the national utility company of Malaysia, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) as well as one of the largest oil and gas companies, Sapura Energy.

Azman Nasir, Head of Asia Pacific azman.nasir@the-eic.com

Regional news

Indonesia to launch $1bn tender for Borneo pipelines

BPH Migas plans to open a new tender for the development of three transport and distribution gas pipelines to ship natural gas from the Natuna offshore gas production area to the island of Borneo. It is understood that the tender will be launched in 2018 with more than US$1bn of investment planned: US$550m for the first pipeline between Natuna and West Kalimantan; US$516m for a second pipeline between West Kalimantan to Central Kalimantan; and US$97m for a facility to link Central Kalimantan to South Kalimantan.

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North and Central America news Regional update

In February, we held two open house events which we will replicate this month on the 13th and 27th. On these dates, Regional Analyst Jake Gillan welcomes members who wish to receive Amand a Duho n EICDataStream training.

No booking is required: training sessions begin every hour, on the hour, during the designated time slots for the day. These sessions are brilliant for members who are unfamiliar with EICDataStream, or members who want to brush up on their knowledge or discover some of the more advanced aspects of our project tracking database.

We were delighted to welcome EIC global member Petrofac to our Houston office last month. We will continue to arrange more business presentations over the next year. To further highlight opportunities in the region, we are working to bring back the highly successful one-to-one appointments held within the margins of OTC last year, so members can liaise directly with key operators and contractors.

The Houston team is also focused on highlighting prospects in growth areas such as the North and Central America midstream and downstream sectors, as well as emerging markets, such as Mexico, and will organise events to help our members identify and pursue opportunities in these sectors and markets. A great example of this initiative is EIC Connect Oil & Gas USA 2018, which will take place in Houston on 6 September.

The conference sessions, company briefings, one-to-one meetings, exhibition and sponsorship opportunities will be highly valuable to members who are looking to enter and/or expand their reach in North and Central America.

Later this month, we will welcome EIC members to join us for the launch of the EIC United States Country Report in Houston. The report contains a wealth of information on some of the nation’s major projects within the various energy sub-sectors. It provides insight into how these sectors have developed, and the project activities that some of the more active major players are currently undertaking. The report will also evaluate some of the key socio-economic factors that are affecting how business is done in the US. Home to one of the most well-developed and mature energy sectors in the world, the US is also one of the world leaders in annual energy production and consumption. For this reason, the US is arguably the most attractive energy investment opportunity; billions of dollars are invested every year to develop infrastructure, research and new technologies, or to design and build new projects aimed at exploiting the nation’s vast reserves of natural resources.

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Shell and Chevron announce large US Gulf of Mexico discoveries

Two large discoveries in the US Gulf of Mexico were made by a 60/40 venture between Shell Offshore Inc and Chevron USA Inc, as well as a 60/40 venture between Chevron USA and Total E&P USA Inc. Shell’s Whale deepwater well encountered more than 427 metres of oil bearing pay in Alaminos Canyon Block 772, while Chevron’s Ballymore well encountered more than 204 metres of net oil pay in Mississippi Canyon Block 607. Reserve estimates have not yet been announced; appraisal drilling is underway to further assess and define development options for each of the discoveries.

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South America news Regional update The Brazil Showcase takes place in Rio between 19-21 March and the EIC will be leading the offshore construction and maintenance workshop.

Did you know that as an EIC member you can use the hot-desks in our Rio office for free? We also offer members free meetings rooms for groups of ten or less. A longer-term option of serviced offices to rent is also available. Get in touch to find how we can help your business grow in the region.

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UK exhibiting companies will have the opportunity to showcase their products and services as well as form part of a delegation which will visit the major contractors in the country.

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

Back in January we held Ocyan’s first supply chain event since its rebranding. With six units, one being a brand new FPSO – Pioneiro de Libra – and a 12-year contract with Petrobras, the company has big plans and lots of opportunities for EIC members to work with them.

Next month EIC Rio will be launching a new workshop: Understanding Hazardous Areas. The course will explain the concept of hazardous areas and how to specify the electrical products correctly to ensure the safety of people, infrastructure and environment around industrial processes.

Regional news

Transfer of rights auction planned for 2018 The Brazilian government is hoping to organise an auction for production-sharing contracts in the pre-salt province targeting surplus resources in the ‘transfer-of-rights’ area negotiated with Petrobras in 2010. The transfer-of-rights agreement saw the government give Petrobras the rights to produce up to 5bn barrels of oil from specific areas in the Santos Basin (eg the Búzios and Sépia fields) in exchange for shares in the company. These areas, however, are estimated to contain between 6-15bn boe of additional reserves. It is understood that a final decision will depend on negotiations with Petrobras over the exact amount of surplus resources but government sources are hopeful that an auction could take place in June or November 2018.

Marcelo Póvoas (left) and Jorge Mitidieri (right) of Ocyan with EIC Head of Americas Clarisse Rocha (centre)

Chile to phase-out traditional coal-fired plants The Chilean Energy Ministry and an association of local power generation companies have agreed not to begin any coal-fired power projects unless they feature carbon capture and storage technology. The agreement has also led to the creation of a working group which will set a timetable for the phase-out of existing coal-fired plants as part of an ambitious goal to generate 70% of the country’s electricity from renewable sources by 2050. Coal-fired plants were responsible for 22% of the country’s installed capacity in 2016. The companies involved in the agreement include major players such as AES Gener, Colbún, Enel and Engie Energia Chile (formerly E-CL).

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