Inside Energy July 2018

Inside Monthly news for EIC members July 2018

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While the World Cup is on, Neymar’s team is not the only Brazilian outfit whose performance is drawing the world’s attention this year. Following turbulent times caused by internal and external factors such as the Lava Jato (Car Wash in English) corruption probe and the fall in oil prices, Petrobras is once again investing in ambitious oil and gas projects. The company’s latest investment plan has reversed four years of reductions, calling for a capital expenditure of US$74.5bn between 2018 and 2022, of which US$60.3bn will be invested in exploration and production (E&P) projects. Operating expenses are estimated at US$136.8bn by 2022.

Although offshore E&P projects are a priority for the company, key projects in the mid and downstream segments are finally leaving the drawing board. In February 2018, Petrobras awarded a US$600m EPC contract to a consortium formed by Kerui and Método Engenharia for the completion of the Comperj gas processing plant in the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro. In north-eastern Brazil, meanwhile, construction work is underway at the Abreu e Lima refinery in Pernambuco, where a SNOX and other sulphur-related units are being erected to allow full capacity at the refinery’s first train.

Pre-salt is key for Petrobras. The bulk of the company’s E&P investment will be directed at prolific oil fields in the pre-salt province, which are already responsible for more than half of the national oil and gas output (54.4% in April 2018). This number is impressive considering that presalt production began a mere eight years ago. And this is only the beginning: the massive Libra Block is under development and six blocks were scooped by Petrobras at bidding rounds for production-sharing agreements that took place in October 2017 and June 2018.

Brazil’s drive to increase compliance in the wake of Lava Jato has led to revamped procurement practices at Petrobras. The oil company has had to comply with the State-Owned Companies Act, a recently enacted law that requires public or mixed-capital companies to adhere to public bidding instead of invitation-only bids in order to boost transparency and competitiveness.

The CRC registration, a vital element for suppliers seeking to do business with Petrobras, has been completely overhauled with a major review of categories for goods and services.

Floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessels are the production unit of choice for Petrobras’ pre-salt projects: the company plans to install 18 of them in Brazil by 2022. Seven units are slated to begin operations in 2018, while tenders for five FPSOs – Búzios V, Mero 2, Parque das Baleias and Marlim 1 and 2 – are taking place simultaneously at the time of writing.

Modec, Exmar and MISC Berhad submitted bids for the Buzios V FPSO, while proposals for the other units will be submitted in the second half of 2018. The 180,000bbl/d Guanabara and Carioca FPSOs, to be deployed at the Mero and Sépia fields, have been awarded to Modec and are set to start operations in 2021.

Petrobras and Brazil face important challenges ahead.

Upcoming presidential elections are likely to put the country’s oil and gas market in the spotlight, and contenders will offer different views on the company’s future. Regardless of the outcome, however, Petrobras will remain key for any government. High productivity from pre-salt fields will continue to support the company’s investment plans, providing a constant stream of opportunities for the international supply chain.

Pietro Ferreira, Regional Analyst, South America pietro.ferreira@the-eic.com

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Congratulations to our team of EIC riders who completed a staggering 600-mile cycle ride from Aberdeen to London in just six days in June.

Although their journey was full of scary A roads, lots of punctures and gruelling uphill climbs, they made it and in doing so raised over £10,000 for two great charities: Cancer Research UK and The Ocean Cleanup.

The EIC riders who managed this incredible feat of endurance were OPEX Analyst Tom Bacon, Senior Energy Analyst Oliver Barnes, Head of Oil and Gas and Business Development Neil Golding, Energy Research Assistant Lara Juergens, Digital Marketing Manager Mark Risley, Overseas Membership Manager Andrew Scutter and Power, Nuclear and Renewables Energy Analyst Richard Vale.

You can find a selection of photos from the ride on page 16.

Donations can still be made and we’re optimistic that we can hit our target of £20,000, or at least come close! Please give whatever you can to support the work the two organisations do. Visit: www.gofundme.com/the-eic-charity-cycle-challenge

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A special thanks to Sterling Quality Services who generously supported the EIC Charity Cycle Challenge.

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The Aberdeen to London cycle was just one of the many ways we’re celebrating our 75th anniversary this year, and I’m pleased to say that two of our longeststanding member companies, Emerson and Costain, are joining in the fun and hosting events at their own locations. Check out the pictures from Emerson’s celebration on page 19.

I’m sure that most Inside Energy readers are also on the mailing list for Energy Focus, our quarterly industry magazine. If not click here to sign up: www.the-eic.com/Publications/EnergyFocus/Subscribe.aspx Now you’ll be able to get your fix of interviews, commentary and features covering the oil and gas, power, nuclear and renewables sectors online as we have just launched the digital version of the magazine: https://energyfocus.the-eic.com/ Please do check it out and let me know what you think, as well as any suggestions for articles or interviews that you’d like to see.

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with James Gregg Sales and Operations Director, Motive Offshore Group Ltd Motive Offshore Group is a leading provider of marine equipment and subsea solutions.

The company specialises in the manufacture, rental and servicing of high capacity winches, umbilical deployment equipment and deck subsea equipment. Motive also offers a range of associated services including wire rope spooling, inspection and testing, bespoke design and fabrication, and experienced personnel hire.

Operating from its Aberdeenshire headquarters, Motive has established bases in Aberdeen, Stavanger, Dubai and Houston, all meeting the growing global demand for its products across the oil and gas, marine, renewables and decommissioning industries.

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Dave Acton, my Co-Director at Motive, and I both started our careers as apprentices, working our way up to senior positions within the marine industry. We recognised growing appetite in the market for a company that could be both highly responsive and offer exceptional equipment.

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Leaving the security of our jobs and committing life savings to the new venture, we were determined to offer something better, establishing Motive Offshore Group in 2010.

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What do the next 12-18 months have in store for Motive?

This year has witnessed exceptional growth across the group, particularly for Motive FZC in the Middle East. Our primary focus will continue to be the domestic marketplace, however, a really exciting step has been the launch of Motive Spooling & Inspection LLC in Houston.

Having our specialist team and equipment on the ground offers an attractive alternative for our US customers looking to access high quality, reliable spooling equipment and services.

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A strong focus is to the people involved in the business.

By valuing our employees, Motive ensures that we set the standard for customer service.

Starting up in 2010, just after one oil price crash and just before another must have been challenging. How has Motive managed to thrive during the industry down turn?

Motive experienced rapid growth, but in 2015 everything changed. As the industry situation made its impact felt, we struggled to survive. We needed to make major changes to protect the company and lay the groundwork for recovery and growth. Our strength lies in being adaptable, which led us to focus on collaboration:

increasingly feature in our business activities. In 2017 – our busiest year to date for manufacturing bespoke client equipment – we ensured time and money was assigned to growing our fleet, investing over £1.7m. The result is an extensive portfolio of products and services, giving clients a more complete service solution.

creating mutually beneficial working partnerships that allow us to extend our reach and offering. This has been a real positive to come out of the downturn. Looking back, experiencing tough times only made Motive stronger.

Motive is well positioned for the future and it will be an exciting 18 months ahead, establishing ourselves in a new country and welcoming a new team.

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The O&G industry continues to present real opportunities and we have worked hard to ensure we are geographically positioned to respond to client needs. Offshore renewables and decommissioning projects

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Challenging times can mean CSR activities go on the backburner, but Motive has always remained committed to our local community and fundraising.

As former apprentices ourselves, Dave and I were quick to implement an apprenticeship programme and also offer work experience opportunities every year.

Employee formed ‘Team Motive’ always has volunteering and fundraising activities in the pipeline. Dave Acton has already completed one triathlon this year and soon undertakes another with the Braveheart Triathlon, again raising funds for Macmillan. We have three things that drive Motive: our people, products and performance – giving back helps us excel in all those areas.

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Drax bioenergy CCS pilot project

Kawas solar power plant

Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm

Operator: Drax Value: US$1m Development of the first bioenergy carbon capture storage project in Europe. A lab-scale study into the feasibility of re-utilising the flue gas desulphurisation absorbers at the Drax power station will also be carried out to assess potential capture rates.

Operator: National Thermal Power Corporation Value: US$75m National Thermal Power Corporation has put the EPC contract out to tender for the 65MW solar power plant located at Kawas in Gujarat. The deadline for bids is 11 July 2018.

Operator: Eolien Maritime France Value: US$2.3bn Work has begun on a geotechnical survey at the project site and preferred bidders for the project’s turnkey foundation contractors have been selected. The scope of the work includes the supply and installation of 80 monopile foundations.

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Operator: Qatargas Value: US$2bn The biggest gas field in the world, accounting for 14.2% of global reserves. Phase 1 includes new platforms, jackets and associated intra-field and main trunk lines to shore.

McDermott has secured a detailed design contract for the offshore jackets, an important step towards a full EPCI contract – expected by the end of 2018.

Operator: Inpex Corporation Value: US$15bn Pre-FEED work has commenced on the 9.5MMtpa LNG facility.

KBR will provide a pre-FEED package including site master plan development, scope of work for the FEED phase as well as an EPC schedule and cost estimate. An FID is envisaged for 2020.

Operator: Bahrain Petroleum Company Value: US$5.5bn UKEF is working with BAPCO to part-finance this project and create opportunities for UK suppliers as a condition of UKEF support.

A consortium of TechnipFMC, Samsung Engineering and Tecnicas Reunidas is the EPCC contractor.

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Aberdeen Web Ltd

Actemium

Inlec UK Ltd

Unit A5 Wellheads Crescent Dyce Aberdeen AB21 7GA

2050 The Crescent Birmingham Business Park Birmingham B37 7YE

2 Ellerbeck Way Stokesley Business Park Stokesley North Yorkshire TS9 5JZ

The Nominated Representative is Mr Richard Smart, Production Manager

The Nominated Representative is Mr Gary Elliott, Business Unit General Manager

The Nominated Representative is Mr Andy Cooper, General Manager

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Aberdeen Web Ltd (AWL) is the north-east’s only manufacturer of webbing slings, round slings and ratchet lashings.

Providing engineering design, project management, installation, electrical panel and switchgear manufacture and maintenance services in the United Kingdom since 1907.

Inlec UK provides test equipment hire and calibration services used to commission, test and service a wide range of electrical (including high voltage), pressure, flow, temperature, gas and mechanical parameters.

Aberdeen Web Ltd manufactures webbing slings from 0.5 TE - 21 TE, up to 100 metres in length with a safety factor of 7:1 to BSEN 1492-1.

Round slings from 0.5 Ton x 1mtr circ (0.5mtr EWL) up to 500 Ton x 130mtr circ (65mtr EWL). As of 2016, AWL now manufactures Aramid round slings. Aramid round slings have a very good strength to weight ratio and have a high heat resistance that can be used in temperatures up to 390 degrees Fahrenheit.

AWL also manufactures complete ratchet systems up to 20,000KGS MBL. AWL operates from its base in Wellheads Industrial Estate in Dyce and is geographically well placed to service its existing Aberdeen customers and potential customers throughout Scotland and globally.

AWL is a BS EN ISO 9001:2015 registered firm, has British Institute membership and is a member of the Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce.

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By ensuring that the company has a thorough knowledge of clients’ processes, Actemium is able to provide added value solutions to industry. Actemium specialises in the design, engineering, installation and commissioning of electrical, mechanical and IT services for clients premises and sites.

In addition Actemium provides specialist maintenance operations, fully complemented with accredited safety tests and inspection services to optimise the operational efficiency and safety of clients equipment and systems.

While part of a global network of 350 business units, Actemium UK comprises of six business units covering all of the UK and Republic of Ireland.

Products manufactured in the UK include: low voltage switchgear, motor control centres, sub-station modules/e-houses, generator control panels, SCADA/PLC panels, synchronising and bespoke control panels.

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Established in 1996, Inlec UK supplies products to energy projects and facilities for oil and gas, power generation (including renewables), petrochemical and processing. Application areas include electricity substations, oil, gas and petrochemical processes and high voltage cable testing.

Due to the wide range of engineering parameters that require testing in modern industry, Inlec UK’s hire products help to reduce test equipment inventory sizes which can be costly for clients to purchase, calibrate and maintain.

All hire product are supplied with calibration certificates.

Hire stock inventory includes many leading test equipment manufacturers including Megger, Omicron, T&R Test Equipment, B2, Fluke, Olympus, Honeywell, Hilti and Kocos. These are just an example of the brands held in hire stock for shipping nationwide and throughout Europe at short notice.

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Orwell Offshore Ltd

Pipeline Technique Ltd

6 Quay Point Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 4AL

Deveronside Works Steven Road Huntly AB54 4PS

Voestalpine Bohler Welding UK Ltd

The Nominated Representative is Mr Phil Shaw, Business Development

The Nominated Representative is Mr Ashley Thomas, Commercial Co-ordinator

The Nominated Representative is Mr Lewis Ashby, Key Account Development Manager

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Orwell Offshore is a leading firm of naval architects and offshore engineers providing design consultancy and EPC solutions worldwide. Orwell’s mission is to deliver critically engineered and effective systems that exceed stakeholders expectations.

Pipeline Technique is a world leading provider of solutions to the oil and gas industry for the most demanding challenges in welding, non-destructive examination and field joint coating.

With over 100 years of experience, Voestalpine Bohler Welding is the global top address for the daily challenges in the areas of joint welding, wear and corrosion protection as well as brazing.

Pipeline Technique excels in the field of fabrication and construction in any condition, including deep and ultra-deep waters, landlines, subsea production systems and drilling products.

Customer proximity is guaranteed by more than 40 subsidiaries in 25 countries, with the support of 2,300 employees through more than 1,000 distribution partners worldwide.

Pipeline Technique also specialises in value added products such as counter-boring, pipe sorting and matching and research and development of processes and materials. The company capitalises on its expertise and knowledge to safely and reliably deliver projects to tight fabrication schedules, virtually anywhere in the world.

With individual consultation by Voestalpine Bohler Welding’s application technicians and welding engineers, the company makes sure that its customers master the most demanding welding challenges. Voestalpine Bohler Welding offers three specialised and dedicated brands to cater to customers and partners requirements.

Orwell designs, manufactures and supplies CALM buoy’s turret and turntable type complete with associated PLEM, moorings and hoses; turret and mooring solutions for FPSOs and FSOs; CBM mooring; mooring systems for all floating structures and vessels.

Marine design and consultancy, including third party verification – a full range of study, analysis, testing and verification services, in essence applying the science of naval architecture.

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Member news Atmos selected as one of the top innovators of 2018

The Selection Committee at this year’s ISA Automation Expo & Conference (AEC) included Atmos International’s non-intrusive pressure sensor in its Top 5 Innovations of 2018 ranking.

AEC is one of North America’s most significant automation events and covers a diverse range of global industries including oil and gas, mining, power, water and wastewater, forestry, agriculture and more.

The non-intrusive pressure sensor’s ability to provide the field pressure data to support a robust leak detection system much faster than a traditional project without expensive installation costs impressed the AEC Selection Committee, made up of end-users who are automation, instrumentation and control systems professionals.

Balltec completes delivery of mooring equipment for Bluewater Energy Balltec has completed the manufacture, testing and delivery of twelve MoorLOK subsea mooring connectors for Bluewater Energy.

The connectors will be used to moor Bluewater’s Aoka Mizu FPSO at Hurricane Energy’s Greater Lancaster field in the North Sea.

Bluewater’s engineering/expediting team selected Balltec’s MoorLOK connector based on weight, size and track record. Balltec assisted Bluewater during the detailed design of the offshore installation aids and testing that was required with technical challenges solved correctly and swiftly.

The sensor attaches outside the pipe over the coating, eliminating the need to drill or weld on the pipeline.

Combined with high-resolution data logging and proprietary digital signal processing algorithms, the non-intrusive sensor detects small pressure changes. As the sensor tracks progressive pressure changes that occur over long periods of time, it works with the Atmos leak detection software to allow the fast detection and location of small leaks.

To showcase the five most innovative products and services, the AEC put together a self-guided tour. Attendees were given a map at the show that indicated where the Top 5 innovations, including the non-intrusive pressure sensor, were found on the exhibit floor.

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Balltec’s MoorLOK connectors have an extensive track record having been used on numerous projects around the world and incorporate its patented TripLOK locking system.

This system allows installation and utilisation of the MoorLOK in any orientation and makes it the ideal solution for Bluewater’s project where the connectors will be installed in the inverted position to connect the mooring lines to the disconnectable turret buoy of the FPSO. Balltec has also provided three ROV interface panels which will be installed on the Aoka Mizu’s dis-connectable buoy for ballasting/de-ballasting.

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Boulting achieves quality management accreditation

Engineering solutions provider Boulting has achieved ISO 9001:2015 for its quality management system that ensures a consistently outstanding service for its clients. It was accredited by the Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance for the updated 2015 standard, having previously been awarded ISO 9001:2008.

ISO 9001 is an internationally recognised quality management standard. The 2015 update places a significant emphasis on leadership, requiring Boulting to demonstrate how its directors, board members and managers steer the business. In addition, the communication to staff of the potential effects of the decisions and directions must also be clear.

The certification provides assurance to clients of this commitment to quality, by demonstrating the certified management system, which has been independently reviewed for its benefits and quality control.

Boulting was required to demonstrate its ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. Boulting aims to enhance customer satisfaction through the effective application of its management system, including processes for improvement of the system and assurance of conformity to customer requirements.

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Member news

Cargostore now the largest operator of DNV 2.7-1 Reefer CCUs in the world

With the deployment of an additional seventy 20ft Reefer units to support the Johan Sverdrup project, Cargostore continues to grow as demand for high quality offshore DNV 2.7-1 CCUs increases.

This is a significant milestone in Cargostore’s growth story, achieved with the support of our customers worldwide and is a result of the high levels of customer service we provide.

Justin Farrington Smith, Managing Director, Cargostore

In early 2018, Cargostore opened an additional office in Holland and added a container depot in Eemshaven to expand its already extensive distribution network in Northern Europe and further meet the demands of its customers.

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Mech-Tool Engineering wins contract on largest UK onshore gas storage facility

Teesside-based product manufacturer and global supplier of fire, blast and heat protection systems Mech-Tool Engineering has secured a contract to deliver its blast relief systems on what will be the UK’s largest onshore gas storage facility.

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Cargostore Worldwide Trading Ltd has reached a growth milestone as the world’s largest operator of DNV 2.7-1 certified Reefer cargo carrying units (CCUs).

Located in Cheshire, the Stublach gas storage facility is the biggest salt cavern storage project in the country and – with natural gas stored 500 metres below the surface until customers require it – is set to enhance the security of gas supplies to the UK for the foreseeable future.

With 450 cubic metres of gas stored at Stublach, across a 1,000-acre site, the facility has enough gas stored to power 270,000 homes for more than 12 months.

The order for the design, manufacturing and installation of a stainless-steel blast relief system adds to the company’s growing reputation and track record of working on a number of the world’s largest alternative energy projects.

It has already been integral to the delivery of high profile alternative energy schemes including many of the UK’s largest offshore wind farms – including Dudgeon, Galloper and Hornsea 1 – providing its fire, blast and heat protection systems to these developments.

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Restrata approved as a member of ESSMA Global leader in the provision of resilience solutions Restrata has joined the European Stadium and Safety Management Association (ESSMA) as an approved member.

It was granted membership due to its long-standing involvement in high profile venues around the world.

Botan Osman, Managing Director of Restrata, said, ‘We have vast experience in improving resilience of both new and existing stadia projects globally, and feel we have a lot to offer the members of ESSMA.’ ESSMA offers a platform to stadium professionals where they can share, learn and discuss topics related to ESSMA’s areas of expertise: stadium development, operations and ticketing, sustainability and smart stadiums, safety and security, fan entertainment and hospitality, and pitch management.

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Irish Water chooses Rotork for penstock upgrade

As part of a major modernisation programme at the Kilkit water treatment plant in County Monaghan, Irish Water has installed Rotork’s intelligent CKc range of modular electric actuators at the site.

In a contract awarded to Rotork by Coffey Water Ltd, inlet penstocks have been automated with CKc actuators to provide reliable on/ off control, position monitoring and data logging of operating history to support asset management.

CKc actuators were selected as they offered a fully compliant and cost-effective solution to meet the desired specification of the application, which included a quick delivery schedule.

In addition to supplying, installing and commissioning the actuators, Rotork’s responsibilities also included the design and fabrication of the adaptation components required to automate the previously hand operated penstocks.

Rotork worked closely with the contractor to provide a comprehensive and fully engineered solution.

The penstock project is part of a contract for Irish Water to upgrade the Lough Egish regional water supply which will see a €4.5m (£3.95m) investment in the Kilkit water treatment plant to benefit approximately 12,000 consumers in County Monaghan.

Once completed the upgraded treatment plant will have an increased design output of 5.5m litres per day which will ensure that current water demands can be met, with capacity to meet future development needs.

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Panama first for Siemens

Siemens has received its first order from Panama for six SGT800 gas turbines. The industrial gas turbines, along with a steam turbine, will provide approximately 440MW of power as part of a flexible combined cycle power plant, enough to cover the electricity requirements of approximately 1.9 million residents of Panama.

The German conglomerate received the order from Chinese general contractor Shanghai Electric Group, which is responsible for building the overall plant. The end customer is the independent power producer Martano. Commissioning for the power block is scheduled for 2020.

The new plant will be built near the seaport of Colón on the Caribbean coast and be operated with liquefied natural gas. Due to its high efficiency in partial load operation and high degree of operating flexibility, the new combined cycle power plant will be able to supplement fluctuating renewable energy sources. As such it supports the Panamanian government’s plans to expand wind and solar energy and to increase the share of renewables in the energy mix to 70%.

‘This important sales success represents more than just the first project we are developing in Panama,’ said Jose Aparicio, Vice President for the Latin America Sales Region at Siemens Power and Gas. ‘We developed the design of the power island for Colón based on a thorough analysis of Panama’s power grid.

The result is a power plant that maximises efficiency in all load ranges and also ensures maximum availability thanks to proven gas turbine technology.’

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Wolf Safety opens first overseas office

Leading manufacturer of hazardous area portable and temporary lighting Wolf Safety has opened its first overseas office in Dubai.

Located in the EIC’s serviced office facilities in Dubai, it is ideally placed to serve the Middle East and Caspian region and is at the centre of the region’s oil, gas and petrochemical industries.

New EIC members Social media Member round news up

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.

The EIC @TheEICEnergy Taking full advantage of the EIC’s local knowledge, this is Wolf’s first permanent overseas branch in its 100 plus-year history and represents a major step in rolling out its strategy for growth.

Heading up Wolf’s operations in the region is Graeme Aittis, who was appointed Regional Director for the Middle East and Caspian region at the beginning of March.

Read our brand new EIC Insight Report on Nuclear New Build, covering nuclear projects in the UK, the impact of #Brexit on the nuclear sector and more

The EIC @TheEICEnergy The EIC is planning to host an Energy from Waste Showcase in July, please email emily.light@the-eic.com to register your interest

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Join one of our overseas delegations Why join an EIC Trade Delegation?

• Pre-arranged group meetings with 8-14 key EPC contractors and operators • In-country briefings to understand the business environment, local content and key players • Networking receptions at the British Embassy or Ambassador’s Residence • Your company profile included in official delegation brochure (circulated prior to mission) • Dedicated events manager and support from regional office and DIT Uganda and Kenya Delegation led by Lord Popat 29 October-2 November 2018 Kampala and Nairobi

After a very successful delegation to Uganda in 2017 we are going back with the added value of visiting Kenya also.

Uganda • 2.5bn barrels of oil reserves and 500Bcf of gas reserves • US$70bn worth of active and future projects Kenya • Current power generating capacity: 2.3GW • US$21bn worth of active and future projects Join our free webinar: Opportunities in Uganda and Kenya on 17 July.

Mozambique and South Africa Delegation

Only a few spaces left 10-14 September 2018 Maputo and Cape Town

Both countries offer significant opportunities across the power, upstream, midstream and downstream sectors.

Mozambique • Gas reserves of 150Tcf • US$70bn worth of active and future projects South Africa • 21.75bn barrels of offshore oil and 62.4Tcf of offshore gas • US$74.5bn worth of active and future projects

The EIC Overseas Delegation to Uganda in 2017

Kuwait Delegation 3-6 December 2018 Kuwait City

Kuwait is an extremely prosperous economy with the oil and gas sector contributing to 60% of the country’s GDP and about 95% of export revenues.

Kuwait’s strategic location and extensive oil reserves make it one of the world’s richest countries per capita.

Kuwait holds the world’s sixth largest oil reserves with 101.5bn barrels of proven reserves and also 63 trillion cubic feet of proven gas reserves.

Join our free webinar: Opportunities in Kuwait on 26 July 2018.

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July/August 2018

Forthcoming events 3 July Export Showcase

Opportunities in Norway Aker Solutions, Aberdeen

4 July Technical Workshop

Introduction to Gas Turbines Dresser-Rand, University of Lincoln

18 July Management Course

EICDataStream training Online

26 July Business Presentation

Opportunities in Kuwait Webinar

1 August Management Course

EICDataStream training Online

4 July Management Course

EICDataStream training Online

10 July Industry Overview

Fundamentals of Subsea EIC London

10 July Management Course

EICDataStream Overview EIC Kuala Lumpur

11 July Industry Overview

Fundamentals of FPSOs EIC London

11 July Business Presentation

UK Export Finance Briefing Nassima Royal Hotel, Dubai

11 July Business Presentation

Opportunities in Argentina Webinar

17 July Business Presentation

Opportunities in Uganda & Kenya Webinar

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2 August Industry Overview

Fundamentals of Shale Gas Koyos Resources, EIC London

14 August Corporate Entertainment

Curry and Connections Evening Mint Leaf Restaurant, Dubai

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

29 August HSE Training

The Pressure Equipment Directive Lloyd’s Register, EIC London

29 August Management Course

EICDataStream training Online

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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 Aberdeen, venue tbc

6 September EIC Connect

EIC Connect Oil & Gas USA Norris Conference Centers, Houston

10 September Overseas Delegation

Mozambique and South Africa Maputo and Cape Town

11 September Technical Workshop

Reciprocating Compressors

Dresser-Rand, A Siemens Business, Frimley

12 September HSE Training

The ATEX Directives SGS Baseefa Ltd, Buxton

12 September Management Course

EICDataStream training Online

17 September Overseas Exhibition

Gastech 2018 Fira, Barcelona

18 September Technical Workshop

Introduction to Electric Motors ATB Laurence Scott, Norwich

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EIC 600-mile cycle charity raises ov and The Ocean Cleanup Congratulations to our EIC riders, who managed to cycle from our Aberdeen office to our London HQ in just 6 days, raising a massive £10,000 for Cancer Research UK and The Ocean Cleanup in the process.

EIC staff who took part in the charity cycle ride were Head of Oil and Gas and Business Development Neil Golding, Overseas Membership Manager Andrew Scutter, Digital Marketing Manager Mark Risley, Energy Research Assistant Lara Juergens, OPEX Analyst Tom Bacon, Power, Nuclear and Renewables Energy Analyst Richard Vale and Senior Energy Analyst Oliver Barnes.

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EIC

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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Celebrating 75 years with our members As regular Inside Energy readers will know, 2018 marks our 75th anniversary. To celebrate this milestone, we’re carrying out lots of activities throughout the year and are pleased to say that two long standing member companies, Emerson and Costain, have decided to join in the fun and host events at their own locations.

Emerson held a networking event, a conference on transformational technology and a guided tour of their Solution Centre in Aberdeen on 20 June, while Costain will hold a special round table on the challenges of decarbonisation in September in Manchester.

A big thank you to all of our 75th anniversary sponsors:

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EIC training

In-house training: bringing the industry experts to you Our training courses are available in-house, but what are the benefits of bringing a trainer to you?

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Designed for you

Training your staff as a group ensures that each employee is trained to the same level, with no-one left at a disadvantage, it also enables team building and allows for discussions on topics that really affect your business or department.

Hosting an in-house course at your premises or chosen location immediately eliminates those extra costs of travel and accommodation often incurred by delegates when attending training. Unless a public course is available nearby, it is far more cost effective for one of our experts to travel to you. You will save on your training budget, while your delegates save valuable time otherwise spent out of the office.

In-house training is not only cost effective but it also provides you with the opportunity for more bespoke learning with training material tailored to meet your specific requirements. This means that your delegates learn what they need to know and at the right level, without having to wade through information which may not be completely relevant to their needs.

Being able to choose when and where your course takes place can make a huge difference. Many companies think they don’t have time for their staff to attend training; opting for an in-house course means that you get to schedule a date and time that fits with your business and also allows you to train multiple staff in one session.

How does it work?

Our training team will co-ordinate the course from start to finish, from confirming your requirements and liaising with our trainers to producing and couriering training material, feedback forms and certificates to your chosen location.

All you need to do is provide the time, location and a representative to meet with our trainer on the day.

Looking for a course not on our schedule? Our training team is happy to work with you and our training providers to design a course which fits your requirements, recognising that one course doesn’t fit every organisation.

To findyour out more visit www.the-eic.com/Training/Schedule or contact Emily Light...

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UK and Europe news Regional update June has been a busy month with a new member of the team and a new regional office.

Regional news

Oil and Gas Authority announces 30th Offshore Licensing Round results

I’m delighted to introduce Natalie Melliard as our Terri S ylveste r Business Lead and Events Manager, responsible for the EIC regional events programme in England. Natalie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from managing small and large-scale events from inception to completion, including graduation ceremonies, open days, inaugural lectures, seminars and international arrivals and orientation events at Kingston University London. She is very much looking forward to broadening her knowledge in the energy industries and has already met a number of our members at events in June.

The UK’s Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has concluded the 30th Offshore Licensing Round and awarded 123 licences to 61 different companies.

The licences cover 229 blocks or part-blocks. The licence round was characterised by new entrants as well as a clear demonstration of commitment to the UK North Sea from existing companies such as BP and Equinor. BP secured seven licences, five of which as operator, including the Skua field, a licence in the Northern North Sea and two licences west of Shetland. Equinor gained nine new licences across the UK Continental Shelf. The company has committed to one well on the Lifjellet prospect in the Jæren High area as well as a three-well exploration campaign on the Bigfoot and Pip prospects. The 31st Offshore Licensing Round is expected to be launched in summer 2018.

These included a full turn-out at the recent Northern Members’ update which we were pleased to hold at our new Teesside office, providing global updates of the oil and gas, and power, nuclear and renewables sectors.

Other successful events in June were the Transformational Technology from Foundation to Future (see article on page 19). On the same date, in London we hosted a summer networking evening on board the Tattershall Castle, pictured, which proved popular with both EIC members and their guests; so much so, that we have been asked to run a similar event again later in the year.

Polenergia and Equinor to collaborate on Polish offshore wind farms

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Our next event is a Norwegian Export Showcase on Tuesday 3 July in partnership with DIT and SDI, taking place at Aker Solutions on Tuesday 3 July. This full day showcase provides an unmissable opportunity to hear all the latest sector news and meet key players in the market from Aker Solutions, Spirit Energy, Technip FMC and Wood.

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Polenergia and Equinor have finalised an agreement for the joint development and ownership of the Bałtyk II and Polenergia Bałtyk III offshore wind projects. The wind farms will each have a capacity of 600MW and will be located off the port of Łeba in water depths of 20-40 metres. Commissioning is scheduled for 2027 and 2025, respectively. Equinor owns a 50% stake in both projects and will be responsible for managing the development, construction and operation of the wind farms. Polenergia has signed the necessary grid connection agreement.

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Middle East news Regional update

Regional news

Total and Shell to develop new natural gas resources in Oman Photo © Shell

With temperatures hitting 40 degrees during July and August, lots of people take the opportunity to escape to more pleasant climes, whether that be back to Europe Terry W illis or heading in an easterly direction. Consequently, activity within the business community does become slightly jaded.

Having said that, we are taking the opportunity to provide a couple of opportunities for our members who will be around throughout the summer. Firstly, we are looking forward to hearing from UK Export Finance on the 11th of this month. Next month, we are returning to the Mint Leaf restaurant for our ever-popular Curry Night. Details of both these events can be found via: www.the-eic.com/Events/FullEventsDiary.aspx On the geo-political scene, it was no surprise to hear that the US intended to pull out of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action agreement that ratified the lifting of sanctions against Iran. The other signatories have all voiced their support for the agreement but it remains to be seen as to how the situation will pan out.

Closer to home, we recently saw ADNOC announce a significant amount of investment (US$45bn) directed at their downstream activities. Just like neighbouring Saudi Aramco, they intend to cover the whole hydrocarbon value chain not only doubling their refining capacity but also establishing a huge petrochemical complex. As the news broke, it was made clear that there would be a significant amount of local content within any agreed investment and/or future contracts.

The announcement raised some interesting questions. For example, where would the feedstock required for such a huge investment come from? The UAE already has to import gas to support its needs. Also, where are the markets to support the various end products given the already established facilities that exist in neighbouring states that are already well established and meeting current demand?

Finally, it’s clear that the UAE is intent on ensuring that its nuclear facility will be world class when it comes to operation. The latest news is that it will not be until next year before we see the first reactor producing energy but in the meantime, the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation intends to hold a supplier event in September in order to identify and establish its supply chain from an operations and maintenance standpoint.

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The two supermajors have signed memoranda of understanding with the government of Oman to develop natural gas resources in the Greater Barik area on onshore Block 6. The two companies aim to produce approximately 500MMcf/d, rising to 1Bcf/d at a later stage. Shell, as operator, will hold 75% of the new project, while Total will hold the remaining 25%. The new project in the Greater Barik area, linked to the recent PDO Mabrouk gas discovery, is expected to cover upstream gas exploration and development, gas-to-liquids and liquefied natural gas. The timeline for gas production and cost of the project have yet to be revealed.

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Asia Pacific news Regional update

We were very proud to have successfully organised EIC Connect Energy Vietnam last month in Ho Chi Minh City. The event proved Azman to be hugely popular Nasir with UK and Vietnamese companies. Attracting 79 UK organisations it was the largest group of UK companies to ever visit Vietnam. On the Vietnamese side, there were 60 participants who came from key energy players in the country’s oil and gas, power and renewables sectors.

Delegates commended EIC Asia Pacific for being a wellorganised event and most said will return for the next EIC Connect event.

Our next EIC Connect event will be in Kuala Lumpur on 31 October 2018. We are organising this event with PETRONAS, the British-Malaysia Chambers of Commerce and the Malaysian Oil & Gas Services Council. A preliminary programme has been drawn up and we are probably looking at a total of 25 scheduled speakers, divided into five panel sessions. We are in the middle of finalising the topics which will range from the outlook for projects in Malaysia to the latest technology being used 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.

Quite a few EIC member companies have already starting to express interest in attending this event and as usual sponsorship options have grabbed the attention of members and non-members alike. To find out more about sponsoring this event or to book your place please visit: www.the-eic.com/EICConnect/EnergyMalaysia.aspx We are currently planning a one-day Cost Savings Techniques in the Energy Industry workshop. The date is not confirmed yet, but it will be in July or August here in our Kuala Lumpur office – watch this space for more details. We will also be carrying out a two-day visit, on 11-12 July, to Jakarta, where we will be meeting all of Indonesia’s major oil and gas players.

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Regional news

Phoenix Petroleum, CNOOC sign MoU for LNG project Philippines oil and gas firm Phoenix Petroleum has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with China’s CNOOC Gas and Power Group Co Ltd. Under the deal, the parties agreed to study, plan and develop an LNG project in the Philippines. The country is seeking investors to build a storage and distribution facility for imported LNG as it moves to replace its Malampaya gas reserves, expected to be depleted by 2024.

Myanmar puts its PSC fiscal terms in spotlight

The Ministry of Electricity and Energy is reviewing the fiscal terms of its production sharing contracts ahead of an offshore oil and gas bidding round, which could be launched in late 2018. The government has stated that any revised fiscal terms would only apply to new contracts, however, renegotiation of existing contracts is possible.

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North and Central America news Regional update

The EIC Houston office looks forward to welcoming Bechtel, Kinder Morgan and Steelhead LNG for its midstream sector update on 5 July. During this EIC member only event, delegates will receive Amand a Duho n insights on the political and social considerations of doing business in the midstream sector. A project update on the Kwispaa LNG liquefaction plant, and an overview of midstream opportunities with Bechtel will also be provided.

EIC Connect Oil & Gas USA 2018 takes place in Houston on 6 September and bookings are now open. The 2018 event agenda includes an innovation showcase that will allow four to five exhibitors to present their innovative products/services to a panel of operators and contractors, in turn the panel will share in a discussion on the need for innovative solutions in the new energy landscape. Exhibitor spaces are limited so book your stand early to avoid disappointment.

We are delighted to announce that William Hare has joined us for a second consecutive year as Lanyard Sponsor, and welcome Rockwool Technical Insulation as our 2018 Registration Area Sponsor. Many valuable sponsorship opportunities are still available for EIC Connect Oil & Gas USA including the Event App sponsorship which is new for 2018. Please contact Natalia on natalia.bueno@the-eic.com for more information or assistance in booking your delegate place or for more sponsorship information.

The Houston office currently has three 2-person offices available. Global members can also reserve hot desk and/or conference facilities by contacting houston@the-eic.com Amanda Duhon, Regional Manager, North & Central America amanda.duhon@the-eic.com Get in touch Share your news and views...

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Shell announces large US Gulf of Mexico discovery

The Anglo-Dutch supermajor announced its sixth discovery in the Norphlet play on Mississippi Canyon Block 612. Its Dover well was drilled a total vertical depth of 8,839 metres, encountering approximately 244 net metres of pay, approximately 274km offshore New Orleans. The discovery is considered an attractive potential tie-back, as it is just 21km from the Appomattox host platform. Production is expected before the end of 2019.

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From 18-21 June, the Newfoundland & Labrador Oil & Gas Industries Association conference took place in St John’s Canada. This is the largest Canadian offshore conference and it provided attendees with key information on business opportunities and market trends in the Canadian east coast oil and gas sector. If you are interested in learning more about Canadian Atlantic offshore opportunities, please contact me on my email address below, as I attended this event.

Regional news

Canada to acquire Trans Mountain pipeline

In a bid to save the halted Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion, the Canadian government has reached an agreement with Kinder Morgan to purchase the pipeline system for US$3.46bn. The costs associated with resuming planning and construction of the 987km pipeline will be funded by the Canadian government through a separate federal recourse credit facility until the deal is finalised, which is expected in late Q3 or early Q4 2018.

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Oil & Gas USA 2018 Innovative solutions and market opportunities 6 September • Norris Conference Centers, Houston

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South America news Regional update

The second half of the year provides two great opportunities to visit South America. The region’s biggest O&G exhibition, Rio Oil & Gas, will be held on 24-27 September and Clariss e Roch will host key operators such a as Petrobras, BP, Equion, Shell and Total. The following week, the EIC is leading a trade mission to Argentina visiting Buenos Aires and Neuquén.

In May, we had the pleasure to receive Mr Alejandro Duran – Brazil Country Manager for Baker Hughes, a GE company (BHGE), now a fullstream provider – at our Rio office. He was joined by four other BHGE colleagues representing different supply chain and sourcing areas who explained how to become a supplier and actually do business with them.

The Brazilian Congress has passed a law requiring all staterun companies to allow any company to join the bidding processes as well as disclose the bids they receive.

Regarding Petrobras, prospective bidders are advised to have the certificate of registration (now known as CRC),

otherwise, they will have to submit all CRC registration documents at once along with their bid. This law came into force in June 2018 and it means suppliers can verify all opportunities that are in progress, request to participate and access their results. Visit the website to access this information – click on the ‘purchasing and contracting’ tab on the top bar and then the ‘public bidding’ drop down www.petronect.com.br/irj/portal/anonymous/en For those of you trying to navigate through the Petrobras registration process and struggling, don’t worry, you’re not alone! It’s a very complicated and time-consuming task.

But help is at hand – the EIC offers an exclusive registration service to assist your company to get it right first time.

Luanna Souza is our dedicated Petrobras Registration Officer and would be happy to set up a call/meeting to explain this EIC service in more detail luanna.souza@the-eic.com 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

Regional news

Enel takes over Eletropaulo

The Italian energy company has won a dispute over the control of Eletropaulo, a São Paulo-focused power distribution company, after submitting a bid of approximately US$2.4bn. Enel edged out a proposal submitted by Neonergia, a company controlled by the Spanish player Iberdrola. The bidding process was the subject of a complaint to the European Commission filed in April by Iberdrola, which accused Enel of receiving subsidies from the Italian government. The acquisition will allow Enel, which is already active in the Ceará, Goiás and Rio de Janeiro states, to serve an additional 17 million customers in Brazil and become the country’s largest power distributor.

Petrobras appoints new CEO after nationwide strike The Brazilian government has appointed Ivan Monteiro as the new chief executive of Petrobras following the resignation of Pedro Parente on 1 June. Parente made the decision to leave the company after a nationwide strike by lorry drivers who were protesting against high diesel prices. Brazil’s economy, heavily dependent on road transport, was badly affected as basic services were disrupted across the country. The strike came to an end when the government pledged to temporarily subsidise diesel prices.

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EIC Petrobras registration

Petrobras is one of the world’s biggest oil and gas operators, with more than US$74bn set aside for 2017-21 and over 120 platforms in place.

How can suppliers access the vast and lucrative opportunities on offer with Petrobras?

Registering with Petrobras

The first step is to register with the company and be awarded a Petrobras certificate of registration (CRC), which, unfortunately, is not as easy as it sounds. Some suppliers have spent over a year on the process as they have struggled with the bureaucracy involved.

The EIC Petrobras registration service: get it right first time

When it comes to registering quickly and successfully with Petrobras, the EIC knows how to support your company: • 15 years of experience – our Rio team has been working on Petrobras registrations for a long time – in fact, we have a dedicated Petrobras registration team.

We know how the forms have to be filled in and will review them diligently to avoid common mistakes.

• 100+ successful registrations – we’ve supported companies of all sizes from around the world to get registered. Many of which have won work with Petrobras.

We save you time

Petrobras forms aren’t easy to fill in, especially for companies with little or no experience in Brazil. Get one part of one form wrong and you may have to start all over again.

Legal support – we de-risk the process

You can’t register with Petrobras without having a Brazilian legal representative.

Finding a Brazilian representative is not only time consuming, it’s also very risky to give an agent you don’t know the power to represent your whole business.

You can avoid this worrying situation by using the EIC. With a registered office in Brazil we can legally represent you for the purpose of Petrobras registration only and we have a special Petrobras representative contract in place.

Low-cost flat fee

Other service providers charge a lot for Petrobras registration – holding proven reserves of 13bn barrels of oil, they know the company is a highly-valued prize. As a not-for-profit trade association, the EIC offers one of the most competitive rates on the market.

What’s more – it’s a flat fee. Most registration service suppliers charge per service/product category, not us.

One flat fee gets you full support for a whole year.

To start the registration process, contact Luanna Souza in our Rio office on +55 21 3265 7402 or by email luanna.souza@the-eic.com

We work with you, taking on complete project management of the process if you allow us too. We’ll even liaise with the different departments of your company to get the information needed and mediate with Petrobras to answer any questions they have.

Use the EIC and not only will your team be free to do their day job, they’ll soon be ready to start working with Petrobras.

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