Inside Energy August 2018

Inside Monthly news for EIC members August 2018

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Malaysia’s energy market on the rise Ranked second in South East Asia in terms of oil and gas production and oil reserves, Malaysia has proven reserves of 3.6bn barrels of oil as of 2017.

According to the Energy Commission of Malaysia, oil and gas are the primary energy sources consumed in the country, with estimated shares of 30% and 41% respectively. About 20% of the country’s energy consumption is met by coal. Hydropower contributes 5% and other renewable energy sources 2%.

Malaysia’s gas fields are concentrated offshore at Sabah and Sarawak. The main gas projects in the pipeline include: the K5 gas field phase 1 project which will bring 250Mmcf/ of gas online. The 700MMcf/d Kasawari gas field will feature a central processing platform and a nine-slot wellhead platform, while the West Sepat gas field has two development options: a central processing platform linked to a wellhead platform or a FPSO vessel.

PETRONAS’ abandonment outlook from 2018 to 2023 foresees a total of 38 platforms, 50 pipelines and 291 wells to be plugged and abandoned.

Power and renewables Power plants under development include Tenaga Nasional Berhad’s (TNB’s) 2,242MW Alor Gajah combined cycle gas turbine plant set to commence operations in 2021 and Sarawak Energy Berhad’s (SEB’s) 1,200MW Samalaju combined cycle gas turbine plant, also scheduled to start-up in 2021.

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In the renewables sector Tawau Green Energy is working on the country’s first geothermal plant at Apas Kiri which will have a generating capacity of 30MW and is expected to startup in 2019. Meanwhile, SEB is developing the 5,000MW Baleh hydropower plant to be commissioned in 2025.

Each of Malaysia’s three states has a utility that holds a monopoly in the transmission and distribution sector: TNB in Peninsular Malaysia, Syarikat SESCO, a unit of SEB, in Sarawak and Sabah’s state-owned Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd. Efforts have been put into place by the government to ensure the long-term sustainability of the energy sector through resource diversification, continuous investment in new infrastructure and state-of-theart technology deployment.

EICDataStream is tracking over US$90bn of energy projects underway or planned in Malaysia with oil and gas developments being the top contributor at US$74bn followed by power at US$14bn and renewables at US$2bn.

EIC Connect Energy Malaysia There will be lots of opportunities in Malaysia for the UK supply chain due to the continuing growth of its energy industry and the government’s willingness to work with international companies.

EIC Connect Energy Malaysia will be held in Kuala Lumpur on 31 October 2018. We are co-hosting this event with PETRONAS, TNB and the UK Department for International Trade. The event will feature speakers from 25 of the country’s top energy companies covering the oil and gas, power and renewables sectors. Procurement specialists from the companies will also be on-hand for 100s of private one-to-one meetings with delegates.

To find out more about this event please visit: www.the-eic.com/EICConnect/EnergyMalaysia.aspx Angeline Elias, Regional Analyst, Asia Pacific angeline.elias@the-eic.com

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PETRONAS steps up activity Malaysia’s national oil company PETRONAS has projected that over the next five years the average daily hydrocarbon output will be 1.7m barrels of oil equivalent. The potential projects to be developed will concentrate on new growth areas and maximising exploration from existing projects. The expected development portfolio between 2018-20 includes 20 greenfield and 30 brownfield projects.

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We open this issue of Inside Energy with a sector analysis (opposite) from EIC Asia Pacific Regional Analyst Angeline Elias detailing upcoming project activity in Malaysia across the oil and gas, power and renewables sectors.

EICDataStream is currently tracking over US$90bn of projects under development or planned in the country. This, combined with a government keen to work with foreign companies, means Malaysia could hold lots of lucrative opportunities for the UK supply chain.

If you’re interested in finding out more about the Malaysian energy market, book your place at EIC Connect Energy Malaysia on 31 October where you’ll have the chance to hear from and meet with representatives from some of the country’s biggest players including PETRONAS, Malaysia International Shipping Company, Sapura Energy, Serba Dinamik and TNB, as well as international companies including Aker Solutions, McDermott, Petrofac, Shell, Subsea 7, TechnipFMC and Wood.

This month’s spotlight on technology features the winner of EIC Company of the Year 2017 award Servelec Controls’ real-time information systems on page 21.

Talking of awards, the EIC National Awards Dinner 2018 is coming up soon.

While submissions for awards are now closed, a few tables are still available at this exclusive EIC member event taking place on 11 October at the glamourous red-carpet venue 8 Northumberland Avenue in central London. This gala evening includes a three-course meal followed by after dinner entertainment from Jon Culshaw, one of Britain’s best impressionists. Reserve your table now: www.the-eic.com/Events/EICNationalAwardsDinner.aspx On page 4 our one-to-one interviewee Wilton Engineering Services CEO Bill Scott talks about how the company has dealt with the oil price drop, diversifying into the offshore wind market to secure the long-term future of the business as well as negotiating with Swan Hunter shipyard owner and industry legend Jaap Kroese.

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One-to-one with Bill Scott CEO, Wilton Engineering Services

Wilton specialises in designing, manufacturing, coating and loading out large complicated structures for the offshore oil and gas, subsea, marine, decommissioning and offshore wind industries.

Based adjacent to the River Tees, its 54-acre offshore construction facility holds some of the UK’s largest construction halls, supported by equally impressive blasting, coating and loadout capabilities.

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Can you tell our readers how Wilton started out?

Wilton started out back in 1994, initially to provide fabrication and site services for the petrochemical and oil and gas industries. The company initially started with the two founder directors who put both their houses up as collateral to create the working capital needed for start-up, work in progress funds and equipment purchases. The company grew exponentially and were building large structures for the subsea industry and we were struggling to find a coatings company large enough to assist, therefore in 1999 we started Universal Coatings and the following year Wilton Marine was founded.

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What’s been the biggest highlight to date?

There have been so many highlights in the past 24 years that a book could be written and it would be a best seller! Buying PD&MS and seeing it grow from circa 50 engineers to over 200, purchasing a 54-acre site with huge manufacturing capability along with direct loadout onto the River Tees in a one hour negotiation with Swan Hunter owner and legend Jaap Kroese, negotiating part

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share sale for £16m to Private Equity, exiting PE, being the fastest growing company in north-east England in both 2011 and 2012 and employing over 700 people at peak to mention just a few!

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And, what about the tough times? How has Wilton dealt with those?

Following the drop in the oil price, the crash hit the business very hard and difficult decisions had to be made to secure the long-term future of the business. A strategy to reduce overheads and diversify into other markets needed to be carried out while keeping all the stakeholders informed and engaged. On a personal note this was the most difficult period.

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The company diversified into a market that needed large complicated structures which utilised the same skillsets which were inherent within the business and offshore wind offered this possibility.

However, new mind sets were needed as serial production manufacturing needed to be deployed to ensure success could be achieved.

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What’s been your proudest professional achievement?

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of apprentices that have gone through the system. The very first apprentice, Graham Bryn was 16 when he started and is now the Site Superintendent and was in charge of 500 men who were building three large offshore projects. Some of the apprentices moved on to become senior people working around the globe looking after high-profile projects.

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Wilton is proud of the way it conducts business, it creates true ethical partnerships based on honesty, trust and hard work with all stakeholders including clients, supply chain, workforce, staff and the wider local community.

The directors have strong corporate and social responsibility beliefs and work hard at ensuring the local community bear the fruits of Wilton’s success. Safety and Training is also high on its agenda, putting literally hundreds of people through some form of training.

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Global opportunities THE UAE

Borouge 3 – new polypropylene plant Operator: Borouge Value: US$550m Construction of an additional 500,000tpa polypropylene plant based on Borealis’ proprietary Borstar® technology. The new plant will be integrated with the Borouge 3 complex. Tecnimont has won an EPC contract for the unit and associated facilities.

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Njord Future project Operator: Equinor Value: US$2.34bn The project aims to provide a long-term solution for optimal resource utilisation in the Njord area. Wood has been recently awarded a detailed engineering contract for the refurbishment of the Njord Bravo FSU.

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Europe ethane cracker and propane dehydrogenation plants Operator: INEOS Value: US$3.2bn INEOS has committed to building a world-scale ethane cracker and a propane dehydrogenation unit in Northern Europe, capitalising on the ability to import cheap shale gas from the US.

For more information on these and the 7,500 other current and future projects we are tracking please visit EICDataStream

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Biomass Plant Turkey Operator: Government of Turkey Value: US$85m Outotec Oyj has won an EPC contract worth US$64.7m. The contract will include Outotec’s proprietary fluidised bed technology, the biomass storage system, fluidised bed boiler, turbine and the flue gas treatment system.

The project is expected to be fully operational by 2020.

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Tonstad onshore wind farm Operator: ENGIE and SUSI Partners Value: US$210m ENGIE will manage construction and hold a 20% share while SUSI Partners provides financial structuring support. The SUSI Renewable Energy Fund 2 will be the majority investor in the wind park with an 80% interest. Siemens Gamesa will supply the turbines.

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Hornsea Project Four Operator: Ørsted Value: US$12bn Ørsted is revisiting plans for the construction of the Hornsea Project Four offshore wind farm, with the proposed capacity increased from 1.2GW to 3.2GW. A screening assessment of the site area is currently underway and geophysical studies will be launched in August 2018.

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Asab Oil

ATAM Group Ltd

BLUE Communications

5th floor, Horton House Exchange Flags Liverpool L2 3PF

Unit B, Munnings Court Harfreys Industrial Estate Great Yarmouth Norfolk NR31 0LS

Second Floor, Mayfield House 256 Banbury Road Oxford OX2 7DE

The Nominated Representative is Mr Mark Howard, Director

The Nominated Representative is Mr Mark Loades, Managing Director

The Nominated Representative is Mr Simon Phillips, Director

Telephone +44 (0)151 244 5641

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Email simon.phillips@blue-comms.com

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Asab is an international consultancy providing capital investment project solutions and operational excellence programmes for existing assets.

ATAM Group represents a new classification of service company, offering an alliance to asset owners previously unseen within the energy sector.

A PRWeek Top 150 company, BLUE is a leading PR consultancy for the marine and energy industries.

Asab assists clients in achieving their business ambitions, using smart and pragmatic delivery solutions it provides outcomes resulting in measurable business and margin improvements through speed to market and reduced cost of spend.

Through its range of highly innovative and technical products the company is positively impacting aged, drawn-out procedures and offering efficient economical solutions to existing, outdated operations.

Asab takes responsibility in managing commercial, technical and political risk by aligning its interests with clients often through performance based engagements.

ATAM Group has developed a contemporary range of tooling and software to specifically target maintenance, cleaning and inspection complications within the oil, gas, chemical, nuclear and renewables sectors.

Asab’s unique strength of experience, depth of knowledge and capability, together with deployment of the latest technology, provides clients with the opportunity to remove industry practice waste in their capital investment projects and when operating their assets.

Asab provides strategic/capital investment analysis and business decision making; management of capital projects; project governance; organisational design; asset integrity and process safety management; operational excellence.

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ATAM Group’s services division specialises in process piping inspection, cleanliness and preservation. Included within this is the patented ATAM Air Jet and ‘Build it Clean’ process, designed to remove debris and eliminate cleanliness issues associated with process piping construction.

These unique processes and tools are able to remove the need for reworks, project delays and provide an 100% inspection record and ready state for commissioning.

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Founded in 2007, BLUE combines in-depth knowledge of its specialist sectors with communications excellence, and access to influencers and networks, building reputations from the brand up to increase enterprise value and help clients realise their true potential.

BLUE works with many leading organisations across the entire marine and energy value chain, spanning 14 different countries across Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East.

BLUE employs 22 people and is headquartered in the UK, with a partner network in Asia and North America.

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COPA-DATA UK Ltd

Flamgard Engineering

GWC Italia

15/F Brunel House 2 Fitzalan Road Cardiff CF24 0EB

Units 2-4, Gemini Works Estate Road Pontneynydd NP4 6YW

GWC Italia 8502 Crippen Street Bakersfield CA 93311

The Nominated Representative is Mr Martyn Williams, Managing Director

The Nominated Representative is Mr Shuresh Maran, Business Development Director

The Nominated Representative is Mr Jaime Pichardo, EPC Sales Manager

Telephone +44 (0)29 2032 9175

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COPA-DATA is the technological leader for ergonomic and highlydynamic process solutions.

Flamgard Engineering is a specialist designer and manufacturer of high integrity HVAC fire, gas, smoke and blast dampers for the oil and gas, marine, renewables, defence/ naval, nuclear, petrochemical, power generation, tunnel and metro sectors.

GWC Italia is a worldwide, project driven, leading provider of flow control products for the oil and gas, process and power industries. We have three manufacturing facilities in three continents including one in Milan, Italy and one in Bakersfield, California, US.

Flamgard and Calidair merged in 2007 with a combined 74 years of experience building a reputation for safety, quality and exceptional customer service.

The core business of GWC Italia is the manufacturing and supply of trunnion mounted ball valves: side entry bolted body, side entry welded body, top entry, DBB (twin balls design). The company has a proven track record in supporting major projects around the world.

The company develops the software zenon for HMI/SCADA, dynamic production reporting and integrated PLC systems.

COPA-DATA has been active in the energy industry for 20 years, its zenon Energy Edition is specially dedicated to the needs of the energy industry. With its IEC 60870 and DNP3 driver, zenon became a well-known player in substation automation.

The IEC 61850 Edition 2 certiďŹ cation was a further important step towards becoming the leading system for communication, visualisation and control. Customers benefit from local contacts and support thanks to an experienced UK team.

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The company has invested heavily in R&D to ensure it stays at the forefront of technology in both product performance as well as efficiencies in manufacture.

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Product applications include: low temperature and high temperature ball valves; cryogenic ball valves; pipeline ball valves; subsea ball valves; SDV; ESDV; BDV. GWC Italia is a project driven company that strives to meet and even exceed performance and product expectations thanks to its: global supply chain organisation, using highly qualified, proven, reliable vendors; implementation of engineered solutions design to improve performance; dedicated project managers team supporting clients; technical support team ready to provide assistance.

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Littelfuse

MCS BV

MRM Technical Services

8755 West Higgins Road Suite 500 Chicago, USA

Utrechtseweg 79 Hilversun 1213TM Netherlands

2 Quoits Field Claydon Ipswich IP6 0AY

The Nominated Representative is Mr Vibor Paravic, Engineering Manager

The Nominated Representative is Mr Rory MacGregor, Managing Director

Telephone +1 773 628 1000

Telephone +31 0512 741 555

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Email rory.macgregor@mrmuk.com

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Founded in 1927, Littelfuse is a global leader in circuit protection with advancing platforms in power control and sensor technologies.

The company serves customers in the electronics, automotive and industrial markets with products that include fuses, semiconductors, polymers, ceramics, relays and sensors.

Littelfuse has more than 11,000 employees in more than 50 locations worldwide.

MCS BV is a unique contractor with a fleet of owned assets. MCS specialises in heavy lift, pipelay, diving and deepwater SURF construction projects assets.

MRM is in a unique position as a multi-instrument vendor. The company sources valves and instrumentation from all MRM approved vendors, and other manufacturers, without being tied to any specific brand or organisation.

The Nominated Representative is Mr Tim Elliott, Area Manager South Europe & Europe IBU BDM

The Littelfuse industrial division delivers vital products to meet customer needs for protection, safe control and distribution of electrical power in industrial, renewables, and energy storage applications. Littelfuse products minimise electrical safety hazards, limit equipment damage, improve productivity, and safeguard personnel from injury due to electrical faults.

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Furthermore, the assets base and expertise extends to nearshore port construction. MCS’s vision is to enhance its clients projects by complementing existing resources and adding technical experience.

The company can also provide project financing to complement its technical expertise. Visit MCS’s offices in Amsterdam for a more personal introduction.

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MRM manages multiple instrument types from multiple vendors, ensuring the equipment meets all client specifications and is delivered, on time, in one complete package.

This offers huge flexibility and savings to both project engineering and procurement departments.

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Poulton Technologies

Pyroban Ltd

Springtech

The Old Chapel Union Way Witney Oxfordshire OX28 6HD

Endeavour Works Dolphin Road West Sussex BN43 6QG

Unit 1, Fairview Industrial Estate Beech Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP11 1RY

The Nominated Representative is Mr Ross Davidson, Business Development Director

The Nominated Representative is Mr Rob Double, Business Development Director

The Nominated Representative is Mr Chris Eaton, Commercial Manager

Telephone +44 (0)1983 550 445

Telephone +44 (0)1273 456 800

Telephone +44 (0)1494 556 700

Email ross@connectandseal.com

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Poulton Technologies was founded on the need for an unbreakable pipeline connector which can be fitted in hostile conditions, in limited space and without a need for welding or other hot work. The PT 1 connector was the result: it was developed and tested in the UK and has received Lloyd’s Register Type Approval.

Pyroban is a worldwide company offering explosion protection solutions for reciprocating engines in the oil and gas industries. For 50 years it has been at the forefront of the industry developing innovative, compliant and reliable solutions to protect people, your investment and the environment.

Springtech is a market leader for innovation in the design, engineering and manufacturing of precision spring, wireform and metal pressing technologies.

Springtech specialises in offering a tailored, full-service solution from initial concept design through to full-scale manufacture.

The product range includes compression, extension, torsion, garter, wave springs and a wide variety of bespoke wireforms, clips, contacts and pressings.

The PT 1 is unique because of its novel sealing technology. It is the most rugged pipe connector in the world because the sealing function is isolated from the connecting function. This means that whatever external forces are applied to the connector, these will not affect the seal.

In addition, because the connector uses a completely metal-to-metal seal, the connector can maintain performance with external temperatures in excess of 650 degrees Celsius and is also suitable for fluids at high temperatures. The PT 1 has passed all testing required for Lloyd’s Register Type Approval (to ASME B31 piping codes), which a flanged connection could not survive. The PT 1 is protected by global patents.

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All Pyroban kits and packages come with full documentation packs and comprehensive warranty. Clients free issue engines for Pyroban’s conversion, but the company can also supply popular brands as part of the conversion process. Engine control and monitoring systems to IEcEx and ATEX Zone 1 can also be added to the package. Special solutions are also available to meet the exact demands of customers and the region that they will be working in.

Materials handling solutions for offshore cement and chemical rooms, refinerys and petrochemical facilities are also the core of the business along with special vehicles for maintenance on and offshore.

Service and commissioning around the world can be offered

by Pyroban’s 10 man service team, holding the required certification to complete commissioning, repair and installation services in all offshore basins.

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Full-service solution – design, tooling, manufacture and finishing; specialised product and material engineering expertise; in-house design and development for new concepts or existing products; rigorous quality and inspection management; extensive inventory of high-quality materials.

For specialist spring applications, Springtech stocks a range of Nace® compliant nickel and cobalt based alloys.

The winning fusion of a unique knowledge base, specialist design expertise, fast turnaround and flexible manufacturing capabilities combine into a full-service package which customers can trust to deliver their projects on time and to budget.

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Member news Bifold EHPC210 Diagnostic Controller SIL3 certified

Oldham-based Bifold has announced that the partial stroke function of its EHPC210 Diagnostic Controller is now SIL3 certified.

In obtaining the SIL3 certification, Bifold Orange partnered with Exida, a global supplier of functional safety products, services and certifications, which has performed more process control safety certifications than any other company worldwide.

Exida certified the product reliability, design and engineering processes for the Bifold Orange EHPC210 Universal Controller as SIL3 capable per International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 61508.

The EHPC210 is a smart controller solution operating a single solenoid for partial stroke testing in pneumatic and hydraulic valve actuation. It is designed to meet the basic legislation requirements to perform a partial stroke test and to record the results.

It can interface with a valve switch box or has the added benefit of integral position feedback. The EHPC210 can be retrofitted onto existing systems to allow partial stroke testing to be performed.

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ENGIE Fabricom expands in north east

ENGIE Fabricom’s engineering and project office at Stokesley, North Yorkshire has seen significant growth following recent project wins, with new recruits bolstering the engineering and design team to office capacity.

Andrew Harris, Engineering Manager at Stokesley, said, ‘With significant client interest in a local comprehensive engineering service and many recent project successes, this has given us the ability to grow the team at Stokesley, allowing us to offer a complete multidiscipline engineering service locally.’

Since re-locating to new offices in 2016, ENGIE Fabricom has invested significantly in the north-east region and has seen continued development of the office, allowing it to expand to support the needs of its local, UK and international clients.

ENGIE Fabricom has a 250-strong engineering and design team working within several market sectors including oil, gas, power, chemical, energy from waste and renewables. The Stokesley office is one of three UK engineering offices, with the others based in Grimsby and Newcastle.

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FTV Proclad secures multimillion pound contracts

Glenrothes based FTV Proclad International has celebrated an excellent start to 2018 by securing several new contracts totalling over £5m, all to be delivered in the next 12 months.

Part of the Proclad Group, FTV Proclad International is one of the few engineering companies in the world which offers a complete solution in-house from supply of materials through to heat treatment, specialist machining, weld cladding, forged fittings and induction bending.

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This enables them to take full control of quality and lead times, providing significant benefits to clients in terms of cost savings, ease of management and minimised exposure to the challenges of today’s market.

We have been working hard to build our presence through the implementation of a sales diversification strategy into other industries and thankfully it is starting to pay off. We are now looking forward to a period of sustained growth.

Derek Shepherd, UK Group Sales Manager, Proclad

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iNPIPE PRODUCTS awarded RoSPA Health and Safety Silver Award North Yorkshire based iNPIPE PRODUCTS has won a Silver Award in the internationally-renowned RoSPA Health and Safety Awards, the longest-running industry awards scheme in the UK.

The company was presented with the award during a ceremony at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole hotel on 5 July.

The RoSPA Awards scheme, which receives entries from organisations around the world, recognises achievement in health and safety management systems, including practices such as leadership and workforce involvement.

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KCA Deutag awarded Total platform contract

Global drilling and engineering contractor KCA Deutag’s offshore business unit has been re-awarded a new drilling contract on the North Alwyn and Dunbar platforms by Total.

Major flow control contracts for Rotork at giant Chinese refinery

Rotork has received major contracts to supply electric and pneumatic valve actuators and valve gearboxes to Hengli Petrochemical Refinery Co Ltd for flow control in its new refinery and petrochemicals complex, one of the largest in China, at Changxing Island in Dalian City.

The contracts involve approximately 2,000 explosion proof electric actuators to operate gate valves and ball valves in tank farms. All these units are Rotork IQ non-intrusive intelligent multi-turn actuators with double-sealed IP68 watertight protection for enhanced reliability.

In addition to providing optimum reliability, the IQ actuator is also designed for advanced functionality in areas associated with predictive maintenance and asset management.

The ability to deliver complete electric and fluid power solutions, with local manufacturing and service support in China, enables Rotork to provide a single source for flow control on the project.

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Servelec to ensure smooth transition of National Grid upgrades

Servelec Controls has announced the award of several major contracts in support of two new National Grid compressor station construction projects, upgrading the existing Huntingdon and Peterborough compressor stations.

Awarded the projects via Costain and following completion of a successful front end engineering design period, Servelec Controls will be responsible for the development of new integrated control and safety systems for the two new sites.

Servelec’s scope of supply will include new state of the art supervisory control and data acquisition system, compressor controls and safety, site fire and gas detection and control systems and a remote telemetry solution to provide real time data back to a centralised, national control centre.

The work will ensure both compressor stations reduce emissions, keeping National Grid ahead of the Industrial Emissions Directive. wi

For more information: www.servelec-controls.com

The contract is for the provision of platform drilling services and has an initial term of three years with an option to extend by a further two years.

Commenting on the contract award Rune Lorentzen, President of Offshore said, ‘We have been the drilling contractor on the Dunbar and North Alwyn platforms for approximately 20 years now and are pleased that by working closely with our client we have yet again been able to offer them a cost effective yet innovative drilling solution with a firm focus on crew training and competence.’

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Oceanscan invests in Sonardyne acoustics

Oceanscan has added underwater acoustic positioning technology from Sonardyne to its rental fleet.

Mini-Ranger 2 ultra-short baseline vessel-based systems and Wideband Sub-Mini 6 transponders have been acquired by Oceanscan following client demand for accurate and reliable underwater tracking technology to support their projects.

Mini-Ranger 2 offers a standard operating range of 995 metres, extendable up to 4,000 metres, and the ability to simultaneously track up to 10 subsea targets (eg divers, ROVs and structures) at very fast update rates. It is considered ideal for nearshore operations being run from vessels of opportunity and for construction barges that need survey grade positioning performance, without the cost and complexity of a deep water ultrashort baseline system.

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Trelleborg receives RoSPA Gold Award for health and safety Trelleborg’s offshore operation, based in Skelmersdale, West Lancashire, received a Gold in the internationally-renowned Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Health and Safety Awards, the longestrunning industry awards scheme in the UK, in recognition of its practices and achievements in safe working practices.

Jayne Woods, HSEQ Manager at Trelleborg’s offshore operation said, ‘We are proud to win a RoSPA Gold Award as it truly recognises our commitment to the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees and customers. It is a great achievement that acknowledges our dedication to safe working practices.

‘Our health and safety programme focuses on aspects that create longterm value, sharpen performance and really matter to our most important stakeholders – employees, customers and the Trelleborg Group’s shareholders.

In addition, Trelleborg’s global Safety@Work programme aims to establish a shared safety culture through improvement programmes and preventive measures at all production units.’

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Tube Tech International receives EU funding

Fouling removal specialist, Tube Tech International, has received Horizon 2020 SME Instruments funding to develop the next generation of its patented Shell Side Jet™ solution, which will deliver the first ever technology guaranteed to remove fouling from the outside heat transfer surface of shell and tube exchangers.

Heat exchanger fouling is one of the biggest challenges in refinery operations around the world, resulting in billions of dollars in lost revenue every year and a negative, long-term impact on CO2 emissions.

Tube Tech International has received Horizon 2020 SME Instruments funding to develop the next generation of its patented Shell Side Jet™ solution

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As part of the programme’s goal to radically reduce carbon emissions and achieve climate resilience by the second half of the century, Tube Tech’s Shell Side Jet™ solution has been granted funding in recognition of the benefits it can bring to the performance of the petrochemical industry and its environmental responsibility.

Shell Side Jet™ is the world’s first method to guarantee external tube surface fouling removal from heat exchangers to deliver design thermal efficiency, unparalleled cleanliness, improved profits, reduced CO2, improved safety, reduced downtime, robotic operation and simultaneous real-time inspection.

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Social media round up We want to use every opportunity to connect with our members, so please follow us on Twitter (@TheEICEnergy) and connect with us on LinkedIn – Energy Industries Council (EIC) Below you’ll find a selection of some of the exciting EIC activities and useful industry information we’ve shared through our social media channels.

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Forthcoming events 1 August Management Course

EICDataStream training Online

8 August Business Presentation

Opportunities in Kuwait Webinar

14 August Corporate Entertainment

Curry and Connections Evening Mint Leaf Restaurant, Dubai

14 August Management Course

EICDataStream Overview EIC Houston

14 August Management Course

EICDataStream Overview EIC Kuala Lumpur

15 August Management Course

EICDataStream training Online

27 August Overseas Exhibition

Offshore Northern Seas (ONS) Stavanger Forum, Norway

28 August Regional Showcase

Advancing the Future: UKCS Update Stavanger Forum, Norway

28 August Management Course

EICDataStream Overview EIC Houston

29 August HSE Training

The Pressure Equipment Directive Lloyd’s Register, EIC London

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Brazil Energy Future Summit RB1 Convention Center, Rio de Janeiro

4 September Management Course

EICDataStream Overview EIC Kuala Lumpur

6 September Industry Overview

Fundamentals of Oil and Gas EIC London

6 September Sector Showcase

Floating Offshore Wind Aker Solutions, Aberdeen

6 September EIC Connect

EIC Connect Oil & Gas USA Norris Conference Centers, Houston

7 September Business Presentation

Scottish Members Update Aberdeen, venue tbc

10 September Overseas Delegation

Mozambique and South Africa Maputo and Cape Town

11 September Technical Workshop

Reciprocating Compressors

Dresser-Rand, A Siemens Business, Frimley

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EICDataStream Overview EIC Houston

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18 September Technical Workshop

Introduction to Electric Motors ATB Laurence Scott, Norwich

19 September Management Course

Engineering Contractor Procurement EIC London

24 September Overseas Exhibition

Rio Oil & Gas

RioCentro Convention Center, Rio de Janeiro

25 September Overseas Exhibition

WindEnergy Hamburg Hamburg Messe, Germany

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Overseas events Be part of the UK National Pavilion • Prime location • Enhanced promotion • High level branding • Support from the EIC • VIP networking reception • Potential ‘meet the buyer’ sessions

• Dedicated project manager • Appointed UK freight partner and stand designer • Country overviews/project data presentations • Company profile in UK group brochure • VIP pavilion tours • Catered group lounge

WindEnergy Hamburg 2018

25-28 September 2018 Hamburg Messe Exhibition Centre, Germany This event covers the whole value chain of wind energy.

• TAP funding of £1,500 making participation with a standard package only £1,500 and with premium package £3,500.

To find out more and book please contact Camilla Tew: camilla.tew@the-eic.com

ADIPEC 2018

12-15 November 2018 ADNEC, Abu Dhabi, UAE Sponsorship opportunities still available on the UK Pavilion at ADIPEC, please get in touch with Pamela Nicholson to find out more: pamela.nicholson@the-eic.com

Valve World

27-29 November 2018 Dusseldorf, Germany The world’s leading exhibition for fittings and valves.

To find out more and book please contact Camilla Tew: camilla.tew@the-eic.com

Offshore South East Asia (OSEA)

27-29 November 2018 Marina Bay sands, Singapore The most established oil and gas event in Asia, attracting 18,000+ attendees to the exceptional venue Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.

• Prime location in Hall ABC next to big players.

• Tap funding of £2,500 available for eligible SME’s.

To find out more and book please contact Luke Hanns: luke.hanns@the-eic.com

EGYPS 2019

11-13 February 2019 Egypt International Exhibition Centre, Cairo Meet a key international audience from the upstream industry, with visitors from more than 100+ countries and from across the E&P industry.

• Tap funding of £2,000 available for eligible SME’s.

To find out more and book contact Pamela Nicholson: pamela.nicholson@the-eic.com

OTC Houston 2019

6-9 May 2019 NRG Park, Houston Book your space now to avoid disappointment.

Offshore Europe 2019

3-6 September 2019 New AECC, Aberdeen Meet a key international audience from the upstream industry, with visitors from more than 100+ countries and from across the E&P industry.

• Prime location in Hall 1.

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AssetMap COMING SOON EICAssetMap extends its reach into Norway

The EIC’s O&M database will map all major facilities across all sectors in Norway as well as the UK

The upgraded EICAssetMap will include the details of over

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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

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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.

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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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Spotlight on technology Servelec Controls

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REAL-TIME INFORMATION SYSTEMS Servelec Controls is one of the leading independent control systems integrators in the UK, providing industrial IT and control and automation solutions to the energy and infrastructure markets. The company has over 40 years’ experience of saving clients time and money while minimising risk in hazardous and critical industries.

Optimising your business operations

A real-time information system collects and analyses data from multiple sources and delivers accurate plant information to the right people at the right time. This enables them to make informed and timely decisions for the greatest business benefit in areas such as operations, process engineering, maintenance, quality and most importantly, safety.

Sounds easy, right?

But to really add value, the best systems are those that can be tailored to exactly what operators need in order for them to make the most informed and therefore optimum business decisions.

Configured to your needs

The OSIsoft PI System® is the world’s leading operational, event and real-time data management infrastructure. Its highly scalable and configurable functionality means that it can be tailored to your operations by one of Servelec Controls’ accredited engineers, transforming operational data into actionable knowledge and business transformation specific to improving your business.

Any EIC members who wish to be profiled in this section please contact Edward White, EIC Editor and Communications Manager edward.white@the-eic.com

All data must be collected and stored reliably, ensuring that nothing gets lost and that the final central system is both useful and highly secure. If all these needs are met, a well-integrated system can provide a reduction in costs thanks to improved efficiencies.

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UK and Europe news Regional update

In July we ran a Norwegian Export Showcase which was held at the fabulous Aker Solutions facilities in Aberdeen. The event was very well received with Terri S ylveste r over 80 delegates wanting to find out more about opportunities on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. There was a noticeably different vibe at this event compared to last year, with much positivity seen in the stories and opportunities shared by the speakers who went on to enjoy meeting new suppliers at their one-to-one meetings in the afternoon.

Regional news

UK government rejects Swansea Bay tidal lagoon project, Wylfa Newydd negotiations ongoing

The planned £1.3bn tidal lagoon project at Swansea Bay has been rejected by UK ministers. The UK government cited high costs as the main reason for its rejection, stating that the project would prove more expensive than other low-carbon alternatives such as offshore wind and nuclear power. A government analysis reportedly concluded that there were little opportunities for further cost reductions. In early June, Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Greg Clark confirmed that direct negotiations with Horizon Nuclear Power over the construction of the 2.7GW Wylfa Newydd nuclear power plant were ongoing, with the government considering a direct investment in the project. The European Commission has granted environmental approval for the project, which is to be based in Anglesey, North Wales. Developer Horizon Nuclear Power will now move forward with environmental clearance procedures in Wales, with construction of the plant scheduled to begin in 2020.

August will be a quieter month, during which selection of our annual award finalists will be made and invitations sent for final judging in advance of the EIC National Awards Dinner on 11 October.

Looking ahead to the autumn, upcoming events include: • Floating Offshore Wind Showcase, 6 September, an unmissable opportunity to hear all the latest sector news and meet the big players in this growing market.

• Scottish Regional Members’ Update, 7 September, introducing a nuclear decom focus with guest speaker from Dounreay.

Norway awards 12 new licences in the Norwegian Continental Shelf

Further nuclear related events are planned for later in the year, the dates for which will be confirmed shortly, please refer to our website for updates.

These events will focus on: • UAE O&M – providing insight to the Barakah project and O&M opportunities in the Middle East.

• Wylfa Newydd new build update – providing a project overview and status update.

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Norway’s Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has announced that 12 new licences will be awarded across the Norwegian Continental Shelf, nine of which are located in the Barents Sea and three in the Norwegian Sea. Equinor has gained five new licences as an operator. Successful companies include A/S Norske Shell, AkerBP, Lundin Norway, OMV and Spirit Energy Norge. Equinor’s licence award includes a commitment well in the southwestern part of the Barents Sea. A further licence will see exploration and drilling in the deepwaters of the Vøring Basin in the Norwegian Sea.

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Middle East news Regional update

In preparation for postBrexit, the UK government, through the Department for International Trade, has set about appointing a total of nine trade commissioners Terry W illis for selected regions across the globe. For the areas covered by the EIC’s Dubai office, we have three commissioners with whom we very much look forward to working with. Firstly, there was Judith Slater who took on responsibility for Eastern Europe and Central Asia. This was later followed by the announcement of Simon Penney who will be responsible for the Middle East. Simon will establish his office at the British Embassy in Dubai and we are really excited about working with him. Finally, we were pleased to see Emma Wade-Smith take up the post for Africa.

We’ve already worked with Emma on delegations to Mozambique and South Africa.

We are delighted to announce that the planned delegation to Mozambique and Cape Town has been confirmed for September. This is a clear example of members taking the opportunity to learn, first hand, details of major projects that are moving towards fruition. Other delegations in the planning stage are Azerbaijan/Kazakhstan, Kenya/Uganda, Kuwait and Nigeria. Full details are on the website.

August is the month when a lot of families return from their summer breaks to prepare for the forthcoming school year and as a result, we always like to arrange an informal networking event which this year sees us returning to the Mint Leaf restaurant for a Curry Night.

Scheduled for 14 August, we look forward to welcoming everybody on the night.

A recent development that deserves a mention is that of membership options. Besides the standard UK membership packages that have traditionally been available, we are now able to offer similar categories to our overseas membership. For any organisation that believes that the EIC could add value to their business, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us to learn more.

Finally, we have had the pleasure to meet and welcome the newly appointed HM Ambassador to the UAE, HE Patrick Moody. Mr Moody most recently was additional director of the Asia-Pacific directorate in the UK Foreign Office and takes over from Philip Parham who has taken up a new role as UK Envoy to the Commonwealth. We are looking forward to working with Mr Moody, especially in a few months time when ADIPEC descends around us.

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Duqm issues notice to proceed to EPC contractors

Following a ground-breaking ceremony at the Duqm refinery in Muscat, Oman, formal notices to proceed have been issued to the contractors for the three EPC packages worth a collective US$5.75bn. The Duqm refinery’s EPC scope of work is divided into three separate packages. Package one, to be undertaken by a joint venture (JV) of Técnicas Reunidas and Daewoo Engineering & Construction includes the refinery’s process units. The second EPC package consists of the utilities and offsite facilities, to be carried out by a JV of Petrofac and Samsung Engineering. A JV of Saipem and CB&I is responsible for the third package which comprises the product export terminal at Duqm Port, the Duqm refinery crude storage tanks in Ras Markaz and the 80km interconnecting pipeline from these crude tanks to the Duqm refinery.

Siemens wins multicontracts with DEWA

Siemens has won an order for three SGT5-4000F gas turbines from Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) for the Al Aweer (H Station) expansion – phase IV. The Al Aweer power plant complex in Dubai has a current power output of 1,974MW, and the 4th phase of the expansion aims to add 700MW of power capacity. The full scope of Siemens’ contract includes the three turbines, three SGen5-1200A generators and the control system SPPA-T3000 as well as assembly and commissioning on site. Once installed, the turbines will increase the total capacity of the complex to more than 2.8GW. Commercial commissioning of the three gas turbine trains is scheduled for spring 2020.

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Asia Pacific news Regional update

It is encouraging to note that approval of new oil and gas projects has accelerated rapidly over the last 18 months. New facilities worth Azman more than US$110bn Nasir have been approved for development since the beginning of 2017, versus only US$50bn in 2016.

In the Asia Pacific region one of the most notable projects to have recently received the go-ahead is the Santosled Arcadia coalbed methane project in Queensland, Australia, feeding the Gladstone LNG export facilities, which was approved in May 2018. Santos and its joint venture partners in the Gladstone LNG project are set to invest US$400m in this project in addition to the US$900m already committed to other projects in Queensland.

The EIC Kuala Lumpur office is focused on our next EIC Connect event which will be held in Kuala Lumpur on 31 October 2018. We are organising this event in partnership with the national oil company PETRONAS, the British-Malaysia Chambers of Commerce and the Malaysian Oil & Gas Services Council.

A preliminary programme has been drawn up and we are looking at a total of 25 speakers scheduled. These will be divided into five panel sessions and we are in the midst of finalising the topics ranging from the outlook of projects in Malaysia to the latest technology being employed and the issues facing the country’s clean energy programme.

We are confident of securing speakers from local companies such as PETRONAS, Malaysia International Shipping Company, Sapura Energy, Serba Dinamik and TNB, as well as international companies including Aker Solutions, McDermott, Petrofac, Shell, Subsea 7, TechnipFMC and Wood Group. EIC member companies have already expressed interest in attending this event and as usual sponsorship opportunities are generating a lot of interest from both members and non-members.

We continue to conduct monthly EICDataStream training in our office for members. On average we train between 20 to 30 members every month which shows that our local membership recognises just what an excellent business development tool it is. We also carry out EICDataStream training by WebEx/skype for those members who are not based in Kuala Lumpur.

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Doosan to develop Korea’s largest offshore wind turbine Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction has been selected as the main contractor to develop an 8MW offshore wind turbine, worth around US$50m. The project will be developed as part of the 48-month long Large-Capacity Offshore Wind Power System Development project in South Korea. The contractor will lead on the design, manufacturing and demonstration of the 8MW turbine. Human Composites Co will manufacture and supply blades and Seil Engineering Co will design and manufacture the tower. The turbine will be able to generate up to 8MW at an average wind speed of 10m/s and will have a utilisation rate of 30% or higher when the average wind speed is 6.5m/s.

China plans US$2.2bn LNG terminal

China National Offshore Oil Company plans to build a receiving terminal of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the eastern province of Jiangsu that is expected to cost US$2.17bn. The project, located in the city of Yancheng, will include berth to anchor 100,000 tonne vessels, land-based storage and a pipeline grid. The storage tanks will each have a storage capacity of 220,000 cubic metres, or roughly 90,000 tonnes, and is scheduled for completion in December 2020.

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South America news Regional update

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Regional news

Pre-salt blocks awarded in latest bidding round

Brazil’s National Petroleum Agency (ANP) awarded three out of four pre-salt blocks on offer at the 4th bidding round for production-sharing contracts held on 7 June, raising approximately US$817m in signature bonuses. The Dois Irmãos, Três Marias and Uirapuru blocks will be operated

by Petrobras, in partnership with IOCs such as BP, Chevron, ExxonMobil and Shell. A fifth bidding round for pre-salt blocks is scheduled for 28 September, offering four areas in the Campos and Santos basins. The Brazilian government is keen to organise frequent auctions for E&P contracts not only in the coveted pre-salt province but also in other offshore and onshore areas across the country.

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

A-6 power auction on 31 August

Brazil’s latest A-6 auction for new power generation capacity is scheduled to take place on 31 August.

Designed for projects with a construction schedule of up to six years, the A-6 auction is an opportunity for developers to sign long-term power purchase agreements with distribution companies active across the country. A total of 1,090 projects have been registered for the auction, with a combined installed capacity of 59.1GW. Wind farms and gas-fired thermal power projects will offer the largest capacity, with 27.1GW and 28.6GW, respectively. Hydropower plants, biomass and coal-fired projects have also been registered.

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North and Central America news Regional update All eyes are on Mexico as the country elects a new president and congress. At the end of July we hosted our annual Regional Showcase: Doing Business in Mexico.

Also, exhibitors and sponsors include Glamox Aqua Signal, Pipeline Technique, Rockwool Technical Insulation and William Hare. Valuable sponsorship opportunities are still available including the Networking Reception sponsorship.

Please contact natalia.bueno@the-eic.com for more information or assistance in booking your delegate place.

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hon The Mexican energy industry has been growing into a prime area for international investment. The revitalisation of the oil and gas industry is underway with numerous global players taking significant stakes in offshore exploration areas. Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) remains the primary exploration and production company in the region, but numerous discoveries are in the process of being farmedout to interested third parties to capitalise on the significant hydrocarbon opportunities – both offshore in the Gulf of Mexico and onshore in the northern regions of the country.

Mexico’s natural gas and crude oil pipeline network continues to expand, much of which directly links Mexico with the United States. Continued investment is planned to ensure that economical crude oil and natural gas from the Permian Basin and Eagle Ford shale play reach the more remote regions of Mexico. Moreover, Mexico is on the verge of launching the nation’s first natural gas storage tender. As the country aims to create a minimum five-day supply (45Bcf) of natural gas storage and boost energy security, Cenegas – Mexico’s natural gas pipeline administrator – plans to auction 10Bcf of natural gas storage space in late 2018 or early 2019.

Similarly, Mexico’s electric power sector launched its first auction in March 2016. The projects from the initial request for proposals are now reaching fruition. Numerous wind and solar facilities have been inaugurated in 2018 and many more are planned to keep up with the energy demands created by a rapidly expanding middle class. To drive the sector forward, commercial banks in Mexico are now permitted to actively participate in project development.

As Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE) – the country’s state-owned electric power utility – has retained electric transmission and distribution responsibilities, the regulation creates new challenges for CFE to harness and distribute new power generation effectively.

Next month, on 6 September, EIC Connect Oil & Gas USA 2018 will take place in Houston, bookings are open to all companies. Numerous confirmed speaker companies will be hosting one-to-one appointments including: Baker Hughes, a GE Company, Bechtel, Equinor, INTECSEA, Worley Parsons Group, Jacobs, JGC, Kosmos Energy and Wood.

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Regional news

BHP receives bids up to US$9bn for US shale portfolio

BHP Billiton Ltd has received bids between US$7bn and US$9bn for its entire asset portfolio of US shale.

BHP expects bids to reach about US$10bn as bidding progresses.

GE plans full separation from Baker Hughes

Just one year after completing the US$7.4bn merger of its oil and gas business with Baker Hughes, General Electric (GE) has announced plans to divest its 62.5% stake in the oilfield services contractor within two to three years. During a three-year period from July 2019 to July 2022, however, approval from a conflicts committee must be obtained before more than 15% of the company is sold to a single entity. The divestment is part of GE’s strategic review to focus on its power and renewable energy business, aviation, and splitting its healthcare unit into a separate entity.

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