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Five FPSO projects to look out for in South America The offshore oil and gas market in South America has traditionally been associated with floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) units, mainly because of Brazil’s various deepwater exploration and production (E&P) projects. In recent years, frontier exploration work in other areas in the region has further improved prospects for the FPSO market. Five South American projects in this segment are highlighted below:

Sépia Another key Brazilian project in the pre-salt province is Sépia, one of six fields ceded by the government to Petrobras under an oil-for-shares deal concluded in 2010. The field is estimated to hold 1.1bn barrels of oil equivalent and its development will also feature an FPSO with an oil processing capacity of 180,000bbl/d. Unlike Libra, however, the unit’s gas processing capacity will be 5MMcm/d. The bidding process for the Sépia FPSO, another tender that has been plagued by delays, saw the participation of BW Offshore, Exmar (bidding in partnership with local company Queiroz Galvão Naval), MODEC and SBM Offshore. MODEC came out as the lowest bidder and an award is expected during this present quarter. The FPSO is expected to start operations in 2020.

Liza Guyana put itself on the oil and gas map in 2015 thanks to the massive Liza oil discovery. Discovered by ExxonMobil, Liza is located on the Stabroek licence and is estimated to hold up to 2bn barrels of oil equivalent. A 120,000bbl/d FPSO will be installed in the first development phase and a second 150,000bbl/d FPSO is already being planned as part of a second phase. In December 2016 SBM Offshore was awarded contracts to perform the unit’s front-end engineering design (FEED) and, subject to a final investment decision (expected by the middle of the year), supply the first FPSO. Start-up of the first phase is set for 2020.

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Sea Lion Discovered in 2010, Sea Lion is the most successful discovery made off the Falkland Islands to date. It is operated by UK-based Premier Oil and contains 517m barrels of potentially recoverable resources.

SBM Offshore was awarded a FEED contract for an 85,000bbl/d FPSO in January 2016 and a final investment decision from the operator is expected during the second half of 2017.

Echidna Operated by Karoon, Echidna is located in Brazil’s Santos Basin but outside the pre-salt area. The discovery is smaller compared to the other four projects with 75m barrels of potentially recoverable resources. In 2016 the operator announced plans to install an FPSO with a capacity of up to 60,000bbl/d. In April 2017 Wood Group obtained a contract from Karoon to provide owner’s engineering services for the project. © 2003-2017 Shutterstock, Inc

Libra Brazil’s flagship E&P project, Libra is a pre-salt oil field which holds up to 12bn barrels of recoverable reserves.

Awarded to a consortium formed by Petrobras (operator and 30% interest), Shell (20%), Total (20%), CNPC and CNOOC (10% each) in October 2013, the field’s pilot production phase will feature an FPSO able to process 180,000 barrels per day (bbl/d) and 12m cubic metres per day (MMcm/d) of oil and gas, respectively. A muchdelayed bidding process for a charter contract attracted bids from BW Offshore, MODEC and SBM Offshore and an award is expected this month. The unit is scheduled to begin operations in late 2020.

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Looking ahead FPSO-related projects will continue to provide opportunities for the local supply chain in the long-term.

Petrobras plans to install 19 FPSOs between 2017 and 2021 and the Libra field alone is expected to require 18 such units throughout its development.

The potential for business opportunities will continue to increase as additional Brazilian pre-salt fields are awarded (two bidding rounds will take place this year) and other fields are discovered elsewhere in the region.

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

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As most of our members will know, last month we launched the complete version of our special Survive and Thrive Insight Report including the full case studies of all 26 participating member companies.

We have three vacancies in the EIC Power, Nuclear and Renewables department: Energy Analyst (Power) Energy Analyst (Renewables) Energy Research Assistant

These companies’ success stories, detailing the strategies and solutions they’ve put in place to grow and prosper in spite of the downturn, make for compelling reading. More importantly, from a business point of view, these strategies are proven and can work for your company too!

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We’ll be including edited versions of two company case studies each month in Inside Energy. This time we feature ABLE – who are using collaboration, innovation and technology to develop bespoke flow measurement solutions to help its customers boost efficiency and lower costs, and Aiken – which has overcome the downturn by collaborating with other organisations to diversify into new sectors. Turn to page 4 for these case studies, or to download the full report visit www.the-eic.com/Publications/MarketIntelligenceReports.aspx On 12 October, the EIC National Awards Dinner will take place at 8 Northumberland Avenue, one of London’s most central and iconic venues.

This year there will be more awards up for grabs than ever before, with six categories now open for submissions: innovation, technology, optimisation, collaboration, diversification and export. These categories align with the strategies for success identified in our Survive and Thrive report. Given the fascinating stories to come out of the report, the awards submissions are sure to bring to light lots more examples of the extraordinary work our members are doing.

Please turn to page 18 to find out how to submit your company’s entry and for full details about this elegant occasion celebrating the incredible job our members do day in day out.

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EIC Survive and ABLE Innovative flow measurement products under the ‘Master’ series

How is ABLE thriving?

ABLE has been developing successful bespoke solutions to tackle customers’ flow measurement needs, helping them to boost efficiency and lower costs. The company has been integrating existing technologies, adding successive layers of innovation to its own products, and using its own algorithms to tackle challenges that previously could not be solved.

The challenge

In 2004, the company received a request from Talisman and a client in Central Asia to develop a system which could robustly and effectively measure liquid flow under all conditions. Two existing ultrasonic technologies – DERF time-of-flight and Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) – were already being used, but neither technology could provide a measurement solution for all measurement conditions.

In 2010, ABLE was approached by TUV NEL, which at the time had a Joint Industry Project (JIP), where a solution was needed to quantify the content not just of water, but also oil and gas i.e. a true multiphase flow measurement.

Between 2012-14, Apache Corporation was seeking the Holy Grail of partially full pipe mass flow measurement to optimise and automate its drilling operations.

In 2015, Total approached ABLE needing a multi-phase metering system, especially for wet gas.

The solution

ABLE succeeded in developing fullyoperational solutions. For Talisman, ABLE combined the FFT and DERF time-of-flight ultrasonic technologies, using its own patented algorithm, and created SlugMaster, an integrated system capable of determining the flow of liquids to meet produced water fiscal requirements, without interruptions.

For TUV NEL, ABLE introduced PhaseMaster, as a dual phase version of its existing SlugMaster. At the time no truly clamp-on multiphase flow meter existed anywhere in the world and ABLE provided the first patented prototype. The PhaseMaster delivered better than 1% uncertainty for liquids and typically 5% for gas.

For Apache, once again adapting its existing technologies and using its own patented algorithms, ABLE introduced MudMaster to meet mass flow measurement requirements under partially full pipe conditions.

For Total in 2015, ABLE took PhaseMaster a step further into the wet gas measurement arena. The company used an existing liquid PhaseMaster system and once again developed a fully functioning solution that met the customers’ wet gas requirement.

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Story type: #innovation #technology #collaboration Benefits: Savings: £1-5 million p.a.

Production enhancement: 100,000 barrels Key findings: For the industry: • Truly innovative companies need to allocate adequate time and resource to commercialising their solutions, as well as continuing to innovate further • Operators have multiple problems linked to field viability and efficiency, and desperately need innovative suppliers to solve these problems • Even when solutions are found, operators often fail to follow through and implement • Innovative SMEs are sometimes unable to commercialise innovation because operators fail to follow through For the government: • Innovative companies, often SMEs, need more help to commercialise their innovations, rather than seed funding at the concept stage, if these innovations are to materially impact production enhancement and exports on a global basis Government support?

Financial support for the development of successful prototypes came from the operators themselves, not the government ABLE at a glance Key products and services: level, flow, temperature, pressure, gas and liquids analysis equipment.

Main industries served: oil and gas, utilities, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical and power industries.

Headquarters: Reading, UK Year established: 1985 Number of employees: 45 Revenue: £10m (2016)

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Aiken Rapid diversification from offshore to onshore; collaborating to accommodate excellence

Story type: #diversification #collaboration Benefits: Order intake £1.6m Key findings: For the industry: • Offshore oil and gas businesses can apply their skills and resources to multiple different sectors

How is Aiken thriving?

Aiken has overcome the rapid downturn by successfully and radically diversifying into other sectors. Previously focused on the offshore oil and gas market, Aiken refocused its resources and management to move into multiple completely new onshore sectors, through the collaborative mindset it created over the last two years.

The challenge

Like many other companies in Aberdeen, Aiken was greatly impacted by the downturn of the oil and gas industry and its effect on activities on the UK Continental Shelf.

Although the company had engaged with BP on a large project on the Magnus platform, as this contract came to an end it became clear there was an obvious shortage of work available in the offshore market. This negative outlook reluctantly led to a downsizing process, although a 30-strong core team was maintained.

It was acknowledged change was needed, and fast.

The solution

Change began to take place in late 2015, when the company realised that diversification was needed. Aiken found Jan Snel, a Dutch company with onshore module solutions.

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Aiken decided to embrace collaboration, a culture change for the company. A sole agent deal was struck and Aiken began tracking onshore tenders by using E-Tracker, opening their eyes to the wealth of opportunities beyond their traditional offshore markets. Aiken developed other collaborative partnerships focusing on a few key onshore sectors. The first ‘flat pack’ modular concept contract with Blackfriars railway station in London, for installation, operation and maintenance work was quickly followed by business for pre-assembled modules at Gatwick airport.

Aiken is currently forging two additional key partnerships: one with Hunter, a US company specialising in blast rated modules and most recently one with Global Advantech strengthening its environmental division. This expansion into new areas hasn’t been without its challenges: at one time Aiken saw itself participating in too many tenders, which stretched the company’s resources too much, following analysis of the problems being encountered the management team refined its approach to pursuing only appropriate tenders for work.

A purpose-built Jan Snel facility in the UK is being considered, which could potentially lead to a full joint venture with Aiken.

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• Diversification can be accelerated through collaboration • Collaboration requires radical mindset change to bring fast success • Use of business intelligence tools accelerates business development focus For the government: • Collaboration should be supported at the supply chain level, not just between operators Government support?

Scottish Enterprise provided a lot of support through its seek and solve scheme Aiken at a glance Key products and services: plug & play accommodation modules.

Main industry served: oil and gas.

Headquarters: Aberdeen, UK Year established: 1987 Number of employees: 32 Revenue: £26m (2015)

As an independent, locally owned business with a corporate history stretching back almost three decades, Aiken Group is well placed to weather the vagaries of the current marketplace and looks to the future with optimism as we draw on the strength of our synergistic approach to business.

Danny Donald, Managing Director

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with Mark Brown CEO, Worldwide Recruitment Solutions Worldwide Recruitment Solutions (WRS) is a leading global recruitment solutions business servicing the needs of clients and contractors worldwide in the energy, infrastructure and engineering sectors.

Its UK head office and global hubs in key geographies provide expertise worldwide; its footprint is supported by a selected network of approved and experienced partners who provide a host of in-country services, supporting its activities.

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What are you looking forward to most over the next 12-18 months?

The launch of a power division is part of our wider growth strategy and is a natural evolution for the business. Market indicators, existing clients and the region’s commitment to developing its energy infrastructure were all major factors in this launch.

Our newly-appointed Regional Director, Paul Wakefield, has previous experience of the Asia Pacific (APAC) power sector and has both a strong technical knowledge and network to make a difference for our clients.

Paul’s vision for the business is to position WRS as a staffing partner of choice in helping the region develop and he has some exciting initiatives underway.

The continued growth and development of our presence in APAC. Having grown the team in Singapore and established a joint venture in Malaysia, WRS has had an eventful two years in the region, and the projects we are tracking via the EIC mean it’s an exciting time for the business. Our service offering to clients will continue to evolve (we have recently completed a salary and compensation benchmarking project for a chemicals client expanding into Asia) and as the energy markets continue to innovate and develop, it will be increasingly important that WRS positions itself ahead of the curve.

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What’s been your biggest success story in the last year?

Our work on the RAPID Project in Pengerang, Malaysia has transformed the way we do business in Asia. We set up a joint venture with SPS Oilfield Services in Kuala Lumpur (with whom we conduct our Malaysian business), and this has worked well and taught us a lot about the value of partnerships. Through our activity on RAPID we have already mobilised/placed over 100 personnel, a number that is forecast to grow significantly as the project ramps up this year.

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The industry recognises that a skills gap is emerging.

How do you think we can encourage the next generation of energy industry workers?

As experienced engineering staff retire, we need younger people to take the helm and help to prevent a widening skills gap from developing within the energy and wider engineering sectors. These are specialised jobs, which require years of training and experience, so this is something we need to be addressing now.

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important, including minorities and women, helping people to see that these industries provide great career scope.

Another consideration is of course Brexit. Nobody knows what will happen in the years to come just yet, so we must prepare for a changing industry, where we may not be able to simply ‘ship in’ expertise. This is an issue that might be particularly pertinent for Hinkley Point C.

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What about WRS would come as a surprise to other EIC members?

WRS mobilises some 400 seafarers per month as part of our crew management service for the offshore industry. Our in-house travel department sources visas, work permits, and manages all travel requirements supported by a network of partners that provide in-country services as per our clients’ requirement. I wanted WRS to add value to our clients above and beyond a traditional recruitment business – our experience of compliantly hosting and moving people around the world provides an option for clients to operate a flexible workforce that can be scaled up or down as required, this itself has delivered significant cost savings to our clients by affording them a level of flexibility around fixed costs that proves beneficial in uncertain times.

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Global opportunities NORWAY

Valhall Western Flank development Operator: Aker BP Value: US$814m Aker BP plans to invest approximately US$814m to develop the field. The operator aims to submit a development and operation plan in the second half of 2017, with startup targeted for late 2020. The field will be developed using a normally unmanned wellhead platform.

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Arctic LNG-2 Operator: Novatek Value: US$25bn Novatek has signed an agreement with Linde AG to purchase Linde’s natural gas liquefaction technology for the plant. Technip, Linde and NIPIGas have signed an agreement with the operator to undertake the design and development of future LNG plants.

Dangote refinery and polypropylene plant Operator: Dangote Value: US$17bn UOP LLC has been awarded a contract for critical equipment, technology licensing and design services. This includes licences for the RFCC, unicracking, CCR platforming, Penex and Butamer processes. Installation of refinery equipment has commenced.

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Teesside combined cycle power plant

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Operator: Sembcorp Utilities UK Ltd Value: US$1.5bn An environmental impact assessment is underway for the potential development of a new 1,700MW combined cycle power plant in Teesside on the Wilton International site. Sembcorp Utilities UK is considering a new gas-fired power plant on the site of the former Teesside power station.

Operator: DONG Energy Value: US$640.5m DONG Energy has secured a contract to build an offshore wind farm following Germany’s first competitive auction. DONG Energy’s bid was €0/MWh, i.e. the projects will not receive a subsidy on top of the wholesale electricity price.

Commissioning is planned for 2024, subject to an FID in 2021.

Operator: Chenab Valley Power Projects Value: US$263m The project, proposed to be developed on the Chenab River, in Jammu and Kashmir state, northern India, has received environmental clearance from India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

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Clariant Oil Services UK Ltd

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Howe Moss Place Kirkhill Industrial Estate, Dyce Aberdeen AB21 0GS The Nominated Representative is Mr Marco Sposini, Global Business Intelligence Manager

The Nominated Representative is Dr Michael Markus, Strategic Industry Manager Oil & Gas

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Clariant’s Catalysts business unit is a leading global developer and producer of catalysts for industrial processes. It has been part of the Catalysis business area of the Clariant Group since the acquisition of Süd-Chemie in 2011. Clariant Catalysts is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and has a total of 16 production sites and 11 R&D and technical centres around the world. Approximately 1,550 employees serve customers across all regional markets.

SICK is a leading manufacturer of intelligent sensors and sensor solutions for industrial applications. With more than 7,400 employees and over 50 subsidiaries and equity investments as well as numerous agencies worldwide, the company is always close to its customers.

Walter Frank (a division of Westley Group) is an ISO9001 and FM approved manufacturer of nonferrous water transfer and fire protection industry products.

Aimed at delivering sustainable value to customers, Clariant’s catalysts and adsorbents are designed to increase production throughput, lower energy consumption, and reduce hazardous emissions from industrial processes. The broad portfolio also includes products that enable the use of alternative feedstock for chemical and fuel production.

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A unique range of products and services creates the perfect basis for controlling processes securely and efficiently, protecting individuals from accidents and preventing damage to the environment.

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The Nominated Representative is Mr Andrew Gallear, Sales & Commercial Manager

The company provides a bespoke design and engineering service to offer customers a complete product manufacturing solution, which is often unique. Standard product lines include high quality FM approved fire hydrant globe valves (52 Series) and fire hydrant pressure regulating valves (PRV9i) for the defence, construction, oil and gas, petrochemical, onshore and offshore applications.

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Member news Alderley signs licensing agreement with Energy Recovery

Alderley, a leading designer and manufacturer of bespoke packages for the onshore and offshore oil and gas industry, has announced a 10-year licensing agreement with Energy Recovery Inc to be the exclusive system integrator of Energy Recovery’s innovative IsoBoostTM and IsoGenTM systems for gas processing and pipeline applications in the Middle East.

These innovative centrifugal products will enable clients to generate or save energy and further strengthen Alderley’s offering to oil and gas operators in the Middle East.

Alderley is excited to be working with Energy Recovery Inc in the selling of their innovative and proven centrifugal products along with driving adoption and installation of these products in the Middle East.

Mark Colebrook, Chief Executive Officer Alderley

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Global workforce solutions provider Fircroft has opened a new office in Humberside, one of the UK’s leading industrial areas.

Commenting on the opening of the new office, Zoe Isherwood, Fircroft’s Business Development Manager for the region, commented, ‘Humberside is home to several core industries and is a region that is crucial to Britain’s economic success.

‘Since 1970 Fircroft has been serving businesses across Humberside with a wide range of recruitment services. With the opening of our new office I’m proud to say that Fircroft will be able to provide on-the-ground intelligence and expertise and a wider range of services including payroll, contractor logistics, recruitment process outsourcing and more.’

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iNPIPE PRODUCTS delivers world’s largest pigging project

One of the UK’s leading pipeline pigging specialists, iNPIPE PRODUCTS, has successfully completed an integrated sea water inlet cleaning system for a series of inlet pipelines in what is believed to be the largest pigging project in the world.

Commissioned by a South Korean conglomerate, the North Yorkshire based company supplied a first of its kind integrated solution including cleaning tools, loading equipment, launching equipment together with integrated tracking that will be used on some of the world’s largest pipelines.

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The cleaning tool – commonly known as a pig or scraper – will be delivered for use at an Algerian power plant for five pipelines carrying cooling water.

The pig will maintain the pipeline’s integrity and prevent internal build-up of contaminants to facilitate optimum through-put capacity.

Speaking about the contract, Peter Fretwell, Director of Pigging Services at iNPIPE PRODUCTS said, ‘In my 40 years of experience in the industry, this is by far one of the largest and most technically complex projects that I have ever been involved in.

‘We believe we were awarded this contract based on having built our reputation as being the premier supplier of pigging products and services on a worldwide basis. Our experienced and flexible workforce, combined with our integrated state of the art design and testing facilities makes us the supplier of choice.’

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Kongsberg chosen to deliver unique technical solution for new research vessel The German Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) has approved Kongsberg Maritime to provide the concept as well as carry out the construction of a new research vessel, Atair II.

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Having operated in the Middle East for over 20 years, Alderley will be utilising its local knowledge and proven expertise in system/skid integration to ensure all package designs which include this new product offering are fit for the Middle Eastern environment and meet local customer specifications across Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, Iraq and Iran.

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Scheduled for delivery in 2020, Atair II replaces the original Atair research vessel, which has been operational since 1987. At 74 metres in length, approximately 17 metres wide and with 5 metres’ draught, the new Atair will be the largest ship in the BSH fleet. It offers space for 18 crew and 15 researchers.

Kongsberg’s Integrated Vessel Concept for research vessels delivers a fully integrated operator environment, equipped with high level acoustic data acquisition, dynamic positioning, propulsion control, navigation and vessel automation.

The concept delivers the tools needed to meet the most demanding research goals combined with flexible, intelligent energy management and propulsion solutions. The company will provide all electrical systems, telecom systems, the propulsion motor, cables and installation as part of an engineering, procurement, construction and installation contract for the Atair II. Atair II will operate in the North Sea and the Baltic Sea, conducting hydrographic surveys and wreck search operations in addition to marine environmental monitoring, as well as the technical testing of navigation and radar equipment.

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Mech-Tool Engineering expands its offering

Darlington based Mech-Tool Engineering Ltd, which supplies fire, blast and heat protection systems, is set to launch its HVAC Solutions business which will significantly enhance its delivery of full turnkey modular solutions and enable clients to save considerable time and money.

A pioneer in developing, testing and revolutionising bespoke in-house engineering solutions to protect people and equipment against fire, blast and radiant heat hazard, the company already has three distinct business units: Design Consultancy, Fire and Blast, and Modular Solutions.

Safehouse Habitats (Scotland) Ltd forms strategic partnership with Houston’s Turnaround Logistics

Safehouse Habitats (Scotland) Ltd, a leading provider of engineered protection services for the global oil and gas industry, has entered into a partnership agreement with Houstonbased Turnaround Logistics, Inc which will support the growth of Safehouse across the US oil and gas sector.

Headed by Mech-Tool Engineering’s Dr Keith Bell, the new business arm will be operated from the company’s existing manufacturing facility. The firm is also investing in new tooling, and AHU manufacturing design systems.

Safehouse provides a range of fully ATEX certified products and services that safely delivers measurable economic benefits to its customers operating in hazardous environments. Turnaround Logistics’ expertise and knowledge of the local market combined with Safehouse’s customer offering will support both businesses to grow in the region.

Within the first 12 months of launching the new unit, the company will be creating at least eight new jobs looking to employ highly experienced manufacturing, construction and support staff.

Turnaround Logistics has expanded its inventory to include the Safehouse habitat range of ATEX power tools, which are specifically engineered to ensure safety while taking profitability into account.

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Sandvik launches its Open Innovation portal Leading developer and manufacturer of products in advanced stainless steels and special alloys Sandvik Materials Technology has launched its new Open Innovation portal.

The company also encourages its own employees to use the portal for releasing creativity and utilising their collective knowledge on customers’ applications and products.

The portal features innovation challenges for which individuals or groups can submit ideas as well as providing the opportunity to discuss, develop and implement them.

When we collaborate with other fields and other experts, the possibilities grow exponentially.

Imagine what challenges we can solve by coupling new materials technology with advances in digitalisation and big data, for example.

Together, we can make a much bigger difference.

Pasi Kangas, Vice President and Head of R&D, Sandvik

Pasi Kangas added, ‘We are optimistic that Open Innovation will lead to new products and technologies that wouldn’t otherwise be possible. Great ideas really can come from anyone, anywhere. We want to find them and make them real – to make a bigger difference – for all our sakes as we look to shape a more sustainable future.’

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The Open Innovation portal invites individual inventors, small businesses and listed companies to propose innovative solutions to a number of specific challenges.

Apache Corporation’s Beryl Alpha platform

Servelec Controls lands North Sea Apache contract

Control and safety systems solutions provider Servelec Controls has been awarded a contract with Apache Corporation to modify the fire and gas safety systems on the Beryl Alpha platform.

Servelec Controls’ work will help to increase the current processing capability of the platform, allowing Apache to tie-back its latest North Sea discovery, Callater, to the platform.

Commenting on the award, Andrew Mills, Managing Director of Servelec Controls (Oil and Gas) said, ‘We are delighted to continue building on our strong relationship with Apache which has seen us deliver many successful projects in addition to ongoing support services on their North Sea assets over the last 10 years.

‘While market conditions for upstream oil and gas companies remain challenging it is vitally important that new discoveries are seen through to production for the continued economic recovery of the UK Continental Shelf.’

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Weir receives valve order for Maersk Culzean projct

Weir Flow Control has announced a major valve order for Maersk Oil’s Culzean field. The multimillion Euro deal comprises 132 Sarasin-RSBD™ special service pressure relief valves, together with 130 purposedesigned Blakeborough® control and choke valves.

The project was awarded by SMOP in Singapore, the EPC for the Culzean field, and will benefit from the combined engineering expertise of Weir’s dedicated valve facilities in France and the UK. The pump and valve specialist was awarded the project as part of Maersk Oil’s Culzean gas field development located 145 miles offshore Aberdeen.

The valves will be manufactured in Weir’s Elland (UK) and Vendin-leVieil (France) plants, during which they will subjected to extensive levels of non-destructive testing.

The project involves teams from the UK and France applying extensive knowledge gained from supporting an installed base totalling almost a million valves globally.

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New EIC members Social media Member round news up

WSG acquires Provalve Ltd

WSG has acquired a majority share of Provalve Ltd, a market leader in the automated/industrial valve repair sector.

WSG and its group of companies offer an extensive range of services from their worldwide sales and operation facilities including process and pipeline services, joint integrity and on-site machining, coiled tubing, slickline services and valve repair and refurbishment.

Following the significant investment that we have made into our valve repair facility, the acquisition of Provalve Ltd has enabled us to increase our capability to all types of valves, isolation, control and safety. This together with our existing range of services means that we are able to offer a true ‘blind to blind’ integrated service.

Gareth Turner, Managing Director, WSG

Provalve Ltd will continue to trade as normal but enjoy the additional benefits of merging with WSG’s Valve Division which will offer enhanced service and technical capabilities and extend service and product knowledge.

The combined group will be rebranded as WSG Provalve Ltd and will offer a world leading approach to valve repair across all markets.

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 That’s it for another year of #EICConnect Oil & Gas UAE! A special thank you to all our sponsors, speakers, exhibitors and attendees

The EIC @TheEICEnergy There are just two stands remaining on the EIC Pavilion at Offshore Europe. For full details and floorplan: bit.ly/2lGZYQI #OE17

Energy Industries Council (EIC) Read The National’s interview with UAE Minister of Energy HE Suhail Al Mazrouei, carried out today at EIC Connect Oil & Gas UAE 2017: bit.ly/2qLjZXQ

Paul Hunter, Provalve’s Managing Director commented, ‘The combined strength of the WSG/Provalve businesses in the UK will provide a footprint which is larger and more technically capable than any competitor in the sector.’

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June 2017

Forthcoming events 1 June Industry Overview

Fundamentals of FPSOs EIC London

7 June Corporate Entertainment

Ramadan Evening

Traders Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

9 June Business Presentation

Opportunities with Costain EIC Teesside

As one of the UK’s largest and most respected engineering solutions providers, this is a great opportunity to learn more about Costain, its supplier registration process and future project activities.

13 June Corporate Entertainment

Networking Curry Night Mint Leaf Restaurant, Dubai

13 June Management Course

EICDataStream Overview EIC Houston

14 June Export Showcase

Doing Business in Iran EIC London

Easily the biggest new market to enter the global economy in over a decade, Iran offers significant potential opportunities to the UK supply chain. With continued development of the petroleum sector now reassured following the re-election of President Rouhani, Iran is open for business. Examining challenges that may be faced alongside opportunities, this event paints a realistic picture of doing business in Iran post sanctions.

15 June Export Showcase

Doing Business in Iran EIC Aberdeen

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15 June Management Course

Bidding to Win – How to Beat the Competition without Cutting Prices Rothera Group, EIC London

22 June Technical Workshop

Introduction to Control Valves Severn Glocon, Gloucester

27 June Business Presentation

Opportunities with TechnipFMC EIC Rio de Janeiro

29 June Business Briefing

International Trade and Export

Energy Systems Catapult Centre, Birmingham Hosted by BEAMA, Energy Systems Catapult and the EIC

29 June Management Course

EICDataStream Overview EIC Houston

A free session for all EIC global members who are new to using EICDataStream or need refreshing. Taught by our regional analysts who are available to answer any questions you may have regarding the database and project tracking. For more information please contact natalia.bueno@the-eic.com

29 June Management Course

EICDataStream Overview EIC Rio de Janeiro

For more information please contact joao.maia@the-eic.com

30 June Business Presentation

Business Presentation with SABIC EIC Teesside

For more information and to book visit www.the-eic.com

July 2017

Forthcoming events

4-5 July Management Course

12 July HSE Training

SMEs – How to do Business with International Contractors EIC London

6 July Industry Overview

EIC London

19 July Industry Overview

Fundamentals of FPSOs

Fundamentals of FPSOs

EIC Rio de Janeiro

EIC Kuala Lumpur

11 July Management Course

20 July Industry Overview

EICDataStream Overview

Fundamentals of Subsea

EIC Houston

EIC Kuala Lumpur

11-13 July Overseas Exhibition

20 July Business Presentation

Oil & Gas Asia (OGA)

Opportunities at Port of Açu

Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre

August 2017

The Machinery Directive and CE Marking

Prumo Logistica, EIC Rio de Janeiro

3 August Industry Overview

17 August Management Course

Fundamentals of Shale Gas

EICDataStream Overview

EIC London

EIC Rio de Janeiro

For more information contact joao.maia@the-eic.com

8 August Management Course

22 August HSE Training

EICDataStream Overview EIC Houston

For more information contact natalia.bueno@the-eic.com

The ATEX Directives SGS Baseefa, Buxton

5-8 SEPT 2017

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UK national events EIC member ‘breakfast product launch’ or ‘lunch and learn’ events hosted by the EIC

If you are planning a product launch or a lunch and learn event for your clients, have you considered using the EIC?

For £795 (+ VAT), the EIC can:

• Host your event at an EIC facility in London, Aberdeen or Teesside • List your event on our website and promote it to members by email • Offer guidance on likely interest from other members • Provide support and best practice advice on the event • Invite operators and contractors and other EIC members to attend (in addition to your own contacts)

Additional benefits We can:

• Design/assist you with the agenda and organise speeches • Create e-marketing and promotion aimed at EIC members to maximise attendance • Offer space for pop up banners and literature at your event (as appropriate/space permitting) • Review the content of any presentations and collate presentation packs • Provide a first class conference facility and organise the catering • Administer delegate bookings and manage feedback • Chair the event (if necessary) and ensure it is run professionally • Provide audio visual equipment

Best practice

Before committing to running your event, we need you to confirm:

• The format/content does not compete with any existing EIC events or training programmes • Your event is free to attend to maximise take up • You will secure at least six of your own guests to attend • A mutual date to allow us to promote your event at least four weeks in advance

EIC venues

London 89 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7TP Up to 100 Teesside Wynyard Park, Teesside, TS22 5FG Up to 40 Aberdeen 72 Carden Place, Aberdeen, AB10 1UL Up to 25

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Sample audience

EIC member companies and our network of contacts are all involved in the global energy industry value chain, including operators, contractors, OEMs, manufacturers, suppliers and service providers, typically made up of: • Procurement/supply chain managers (operators and contractors) • Sales managers and project engineers (from larger companies) • Business development executives (from medium sized businesses) • Company owners and C-level executives (from smaller businesses)

Our EIC members list can be viewed here: https://www.the-eic.com/Portals/0/website/documents/ MembersList5.17A4.pdf Contact Sarah Lansdell Head of UK & National Events Tel +44 (0)1642 379 974 Email sarah.lansdell@the-eic.com

One-to-one appointments with the EIC team The EIC invites members to drop in to any of our UK regional offices to help us understand your business focus and to make sure you are making full use of your membership and our network.

All of the EIC team, opposite, are generally available for appointments (either at the relevant EIC office or over the telephone) with EIC members every Friday morning or after events that they are involved in running. Please contact them directly to book your 30-minute slot.

UK national events

As Head of UK & National Events, based in the northern region, Sarah Lansdell has spent the last eight years building relationships with the industry’s key decision makers. With a broad understanding of our member business community, she may be able to offer insight and guidance to help you do business.

EIC Northern Region Unit 1, Business Village Chapell Lane (South) Wynyard Park, Teesside TS22 5FG Tel +44 (0)1642 379 974 Email sarah.lansdell@the-eic.com

Sarah Hutcheon, Regional Manager for Scotland & Norway holds regular member clinics in our Aberdeen office. With a close network of key contacts and a great knowledge of how the operators and contractors work, Sarah can ensure that you are using your membership fully.

EIC Scotland 72 Carden Place Aberdeen AB10 1UL Tel +44 (0)1224 628 250 Email sarah.hutcheon@the-eic.com

Pamela Nicholson, Office & Events Manager (Scotland) welcomes members to utilise the free hot desk and conference facilities available.

Members can also take advantage of serviced and virtual offices. Talk to Pamela about your objectives locally and she will look to work these into the regional event programme.

EIC Scotland 72 Carden Place Aberdeen AB10 1UL Tel +44 (0)1224 628 251 Email pamela.nicholson@the-eic.com

Terri Sylvester, UK Regional Manager (Southern) is always looking for insights into member business objectives to help her prioritise events. The EIC’s central London conference facility can hold up to 100 delegates and is very popular for hosting both EIC and member events.

EIC Head Office and Southern Region 89 Albert Embankment London SE1 7TP Tel +44 (0)20 7091 8615 Email terri.sylvester@the-eic.com

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UK events EIC Survive & Thrive Awards 2017 Submissions now open

Award winners to be announced at the EIC National Awards Dinner 2017 Our EIC Survive & Thrive Awards 2017 celebrates the fantastic work which EIC member companies, of all sizes and covering all sectors, are doing to grow and prosper in spite of the downturn.

We’re calling for submissions from EIC members, no later than 30 June, for the following award categories: • Innovation – has your company changed processes and structures, especially in a disruptive way, in order to offer your clients significantly enhanced products, services and solutions?

• Technology – are you utilising technology to solve clients’ problems? Perhaps by increasing production and enhancing efficiency, or have you focused on areas such as safety innovations?

• Optimisation – has your company re-evaluated costs and processes to allow you to ‘stay in the game’ and help your customers recover through your own cost initiatives?

• Collaboration – have you embraced a collaborative mindset, partnering with other organisations, specifically to innovate or grow, or diversify, to solve customers’ problems?

• Diversification – has your company started to focus on new sectors, building on your strengths and applying them to new markets, perhaps enabled by collaboration or new technology?

• Export – have you expanded into new countries, perhaps following existing customers or by establishing totally new markets for your products/services, in doing so growing your way out of the downturn?

Entering your company into the EIC Survive & Thrive Awards couldn’t be simpler. Visit our National Awards Dinner website to fill in a quick and straight-forward entry form.

Please take the time to share your success story with us – soon the whole industry could know about the incredible work your company is doing. If you win, not only will you collect this coveted prize in front of a room full of leading industry figures we’ll also share the news of your award and the incredible work you’ve done to win it by organising press coverage as well as promotion in our magazines.

The EIC National Awards Dinner 2017 The winners will be announced at the EIC National Awards Dinner on 12 October 2017 at 8 Northumberland Avenue, London.

At this elegant black tie event, held at one of London’s most iconic venues, you’ll enjoy a first-class menu and be entertained by Channel 4’s Jimmy Carr.

This dinner and celebration is available exclusively to EIC members and their guests, with tables of ten or individual places available.

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Overseas events Showcase your company in the UK National Pavilion at ADIPEC 2017

The EIC will again be organising and managing the UK National Pavilion at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC), one of the world’s most influential oil and gas events.

ADIPEC takes place every year in Abu Dhabi, the heart of the oil and gas industry. Exhibiting at ADIPEC, 13-16 November, gives your company an incredible opportunity to access the key players in this exciting region.

The Middle East: a buoyant market

The Middle East remains the world’s top oil producing and exporting region. In its latest Energy Outlook for the next 20 years, BP has forecast that the region will account for a third of the world’s oil production in 2035, with a 22% expansion of oil production supported by increased capacities in Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Iran. Oil exports will increase, despite strong growth in regional oil consumption which is likely to make the region the largest consumer of oil per capita by 2035, surpassing North America. Middle East energy consumption will rise by 60% by 2035, with 96% of demand still met by fossil fuels.

The IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook report predicts real GDP growth rates for the Middle East region of 2.3% in 2017 and 3.2% in 2018. Despite the global energy industry currently undergoing a structural transformation, prompted by decarbonisation policies resulting from the Paris Agreement (COP21) and technology advancements significantly increasing the cost-competitiveness of renewable sources such as solar and wind power, over the longer-term, Middle East producers possess important advantages to thrive. The average cost of production in the Gulf region, estimated at around US$10 per barrel, is the lowest in the world and Middle East producers are already implementing plans to diversify their economies long before demand growth for fossil fuels reaches its inflection point, after 2035. Until then, increased reliance on abundant and low-cost Middle Eastern oil seems inescapable and Gulf countries will remain at the heart of the oil and gas industry.

ADIPEC 2016

ADIPEC: Facilitating global business

Since its launch in 1984, ADIPEC has provided an unrivalled opportunity for experts and professionals to come together to network with peers and win business.

ADIPEC remains in the top three oil and gas events across the world and is the largest energy event in the Middle East and North Africa region.

The event is developing rapidly, with the 2016 edition breaking the event’s previous international participation record with over 95,000 visitors from 135 countries.

Attendees from leading companies such as BP, CEPSA, Dragon Oil, Shell, Total and Wintershall will provide the opportunity for companies to engage and network with global industry leaders.

The UK National Pavilion

Exhibiting in the UK National Pavilion at ADIPEC will offer significant benefits and opportunities including: prime stand location, enhanced unique stand design, pavilion lounge, promotion in industry publications, entry in the UK Pavilion brochure and much more.

With offices in Dubai and across the world, the EIC can offer tailored regional and global advice and facilitate meetings and networking opportunities with key decision makers and industry players. To request the event floorplan, application pack and further information, please contact fern.canning@the-eic.com

The EIC Pavilion at ADIPEC gives us the perfect platform to meet new clients, get enquiries and ultimately win new business.

Ellie Tough, TWMA

The EIC provides great support during events and is always happy to go the extra mile.

Owen James, Pharos Marine

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Spotlight on technology Green’s Power Ltd

www.greenspower.co.uk

ECONOMISERS AND WASTE HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEMS Green’s is a world leader in the design and manufacture of bespoke waste heat recovery systems that often include its patented economisers. The company helps the energy industry reduce emissions, improve efficiency and cut costs. Alongside its engineering and production capabilities, it provides inspection, repairs, spares and maintenance services for virtually all makes of boilers and related equipment.

Waste heat recovery explained

A waste heat recovery unit/heat exchanger recovers heat from hot streams that would otherwise go unused into the atmosphere usually taking exit gases from boilers.

The diagram above shows waste heat recovery using an economiser application, technology that was first developed by Green’s in the 1800s.

The technology

The main equipment includes: Economiser – waste heat in the exhaust gas leaving the boiler is passed over the economiser’s heating surface, which often includes finned tubes heating the feedwater that passes through the tubes before it enters the boiler, which increases boiler efficiency. Economisers also enable boilers to react more readily to loads by using heated feedwater, protecting them from thermal stresses caused by relatively cold water entering which helps to prolong boiler service life too.

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Waste heat boilers or exhaust gas boilers can be used to create steam without needing a separate boiler. This steam can be used in other processes and, if superheated, drive a steam turbine to generate electricity.

Flue gas coolers cool down flue gas from boilers and utilise waste heat to heat up water which is then used in the plant.

Air preheaters preheat combustion air and are also used for drying fuel. It can be applied at the very end of boiler exhaust systems as a flue gas and air heat exchanger.

Using the recovered waste heat

Common uses include: • pre-heating combustion air for boilers and furnaces • pre-heating fresh air used to ventilate the building • hot water generation including pre-heating boiler feed water • direct steam generation for power generation • space heating • drying fuel 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

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EIC training Blame is no game

Imagine this: a worker is killed when a broken part is ejected from a machine at high speed through a guard that should have stopped it.

This is a tragedy for the worker, their family and friends, their colleagues, their employer – the list is a long one.

The death is investigated and there are questions to be answered. Was it an unforeseeable accident? Did the worker’s actions contribute to their death? Was the guard open when it should have been closed? Did the guard fail? Was the employer at fault? Was the machine poorly designed?

Employers are responsible for the safety of their workers but manufacturers and suppliers are responsible for the safety of the products they put on the market, including those that employers provide for their workers to use.

When an incident occurs the blame may shift from the worker or employer using the product to the supplier or manufacture who produced it.

Therefore, anyone who puts a product on the market or into use is required to ensure that product is safe. This can be done by: • Identifying the applicable product safety legislation • Making an assessment of the risks and reducing them until they are safe • Complying with essential requirements or harmonised standards • Testing, verifying and recording • Following the correct compliance procedures and declaring compliance • Marking the product In our imaginary incident the manufacturer of the machine will hold a technical file for the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations. This file is considered a strategic asset and demonstrates how a manufacturer has fulfilled its duty of care during design and production. The file contains documents that can prove that a product was designed to comply with the machinery directives that apply to it. If the design or construction of the machine is thought to be a contributory cause of the incident the file will be closely examined – if the manufacturer has done its job properly they will be exonerated.

To give EIC members a better understanding of the machinery directives and how to comply with them Amtri Veritas will be delivering a one-day course on 12 July at the EIC offices in London.

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You will learn about applicable directives, the key role of risk assessment and risk reduction, how to meet Essential Health and Safety Requirements (EHSRs), what goes into a technical file, which compliance procedure to follow and how to declare compliance and mark your product.

This course will be delivered by Alastair Meakin, Scheme Manager – Amtri Veritas. Alastair has 20 years experience in machinery directive compliance and applying European Standards and European legislation. He has been involved in both Annex IV EC-type examinations and voluntary examination of machinery, including machinery such as injection moulding machines, saws, presses, machining centres, electro-discharge machinery, robots and wing assembly machinery.

To find out more please visit our training schedule at www.the-eic.com or contact the training team on Tel +44 (0)20 7091 8611 Email training@the-eic.com

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Middle East news Regional update

June will see us adjusting our working practices to take into account Ramadan. This is the time of year when working hours are reduced and it becomes a little bit more Terry W illis challenging to realise one’s objectives. For those of you who may not be familiar with Ramadan, it is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar when the muslim community abstain from eating and drinking during daylight hours. It can be a time of reflection and prayer, when friends and family meet in a sedate atmosphere embracing the holy month. This change of lifestyle inevitably has an effect on working practices, so UK companies need to be aware of this cultural amendment when seeking out contacts throughout the month. The time of the day when the fast is broken is called Iftar and it is our intention to host a networking night on 13 June at the Mint Leaf, an ever popular venue with members.

June is also the month when we bid farewell to one of our serviced office occupants. Bob Jennings from Seatrax has been with us for the statutory two years and is moving on to pastures new which leaves a vacancy for any member contemplating a move to the region. For a competitive price, we provide a fully serviced office within our own offices and arrange for residency and other necessary requirements in order to be fully compliant with local laws. Please contact the office if this option is of interest dubai@the-eic.com We intend to run another delegation to Tehran in September. This is a unique occasion where members can get a full overview of opportunities in Iran as well as make a number of important contacts. Please sign up and we look forward to welcoming everybody in September.

There are plans to visit Kazakhstan in late September as well as Uganda in November. We are also planning a Gulf tour taking in the markets of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait in October. Details of all these events can be found on our website.

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Iran lifts offshore gas production capacity at South Pars

Iran has completed six offshore gas projects valued at US$20bn at the giant South Pars field, lifting natural gas production to 570m cubic metres a day. Phases 17 to 21 of South Pars came onstream, with each phase producing 28m cubic metres of gas a day, apart from phase 19 which produces 56m cubic metres a day. The increase in gas production at South Pars puts it almost on par with neighbours Qatar, the world’s biggest exporter of liquefied natural gas.

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With EIC Connect Oil & Gas UAE completed, our efforts move forward to ADIPEC which this year is running from 13-16 November. This is now the largest event that the EIC runs and, at the time of writing, there are still a number of stands available for this prestigious occasion.

Sponsorship and branding opportunities are also available, please contact events@the-eic.com

Regional news

Qatar to develop new gas project after 12-year freeze

Qatar Petroleum has announced plans for a new development in the offshore North field after a 12-year freeze on new projects. The company will develop a patch in the southern section of the field that it shares with Iran, with production expected to begin in the next five to seven years. The North field, and the connected South Pars field in Iran, is the world’s biggest reservoir of non-associated gas. The development will have a capacity of 2bn cubic feet of gas per day, or 400,000 barrels of oil equivalent.

Qatar is currently the world’s top exporter of liquefied natural gas, producing around 77m tonnes annually.

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Asia Pacific news We are organising a major event in Jakarta, Indonesia on 1 November 2017 in collaboration with the main oil and gas regulator SKK Azman MIGAS. The event will be Nasir held in SKK MIGAS’s own building which indicates the support the EIC is receiving from them. The latest update is that we are adding a session where six member companies will give briefings on their latest technology for cost optimisation, enhancing efficiency and production. SKK MIGAS is particularly interested to hear from and meet with UK companies with experience in the North Sea, especially in the areas of deepwater production, enhanced oil recovery and utilisation of latest technologies for boosting production. We are also expecting up to 15 international oil companies currently operating in Indonesia to give short briefings on their supply chain needs for the next few years.

Indonesia’s state-held energy company Pertamina plans to invest US$54bn in upstream production by 2025 to raise its oil, gas and geothermal output by 185% or around 1.91m barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd), compared to just 670,000boepd for November 2016.

Indonesia is also seeking to more than double its refined oil production capacity to 2.3m boepd by 2025 from the current production of 1m bpd.

In Malaysia, Sky-Futures Partners Ltd has been chosen

by PETRONAS to be the Chairman for the Asset Integrity Working Group as part of PETRONAS’ cost reduction initiatives called CORAL 2.0. The EIC plans to invite SkyFutures to give a business presentation to share their experience and lessons learned with EIC members in the near future.

Our Regional Analyst, Angeline Elias, was invited to speak at Roxtec’s Power & Renewables seminar in Singapore on 18-19 May 2017 where she gave an update on renewables project opportunities in the region to some 30 delegates from Roxtec’s various units. Angeline also recently published an article in Offshore Energy magazine titled ‘Opportunities in South East Asia for 2017-18’.

Finally, we would like to urge member companies to visit the UK pavilion at Oil and Gas Asia 2017 to be held in the Kuala Lumpur Conference & Exhibition Centre on 11-13 July 2017.

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China offers 22 oil and gas blocks

China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) has unveiled 22 oil and gas blocks in the South China Sea. The blocks cover an area of 47,270 square kilometres and are available for co-operation between CNOOC and foreign companies. Out of these 22 blocks, 16 are located in the eastern part of the Pearl River Mouth Basin and two in the western part of the basin, while four are in Beibuwan Bay. Meanwhile CNOOC has struck one deal, with Canada’s Husky Energy, which will drill two exploration wells in block 16/25 in 2018.

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Regional update

Taiwan reveals new renewables financing plans

The government has outlined its financing plans to attract investment in green technology developments, the nation’s most ambitious infrastructure development plans in the last decade, which will generate an estimated US$58.72bn. Solar and wind energies will be the primary alternative clean energies the nation will be turning towards, and is expected to attract private investments totalling US$42bn.

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South America news Regional update

Minister of Mines and Energy Fernando Coelho Filho said at OTC last month, ‘Put your money aside for the Brazilian bidding rounds coming this year.’ Offering a further Clariss e Roch positive outlook for the a industry, Carla Lacerda, Exxon’s President for Brazil also commented, ‘ExxonMobil sees great opportunities in Brazil.’ It was discussed that significant changes have contributed to the positive mood such as having multiple operators being able to join pre-salt fields; the soon to be announced reduction/simplification of local content rules; promotion of unitisation of key fields and having a predictable calendar of bidding rounds. There is also a great link between the supply chain in Guyana and Brazil, and British companies established in Brazil could take advantage of this link.

Many of the companies in the UK pavilion expressed interest in Latin America. The one-to-one meetings with advisors from the UK Department for International Trade held in the UK Lounge were a huge success, with Brazil, Mexico and Trinidad fully booked as well as a lot of interest in countries like Colombia, Guyana and Venezuela.

Regional news

Brazil to offer eight blocks

Brazil’s second and third bidding rounds for presalt areas on 27 October will offer eight exploration blocks in the Campos and Santos Basins. The rounds will include unlicensed areas adjacent to well-known pre-salt prospects in the Santos Basin such as Carcará (operated by Statoil), Gato do Mato (Shell) and Sapinhoá (Petrobras).

Guyana keen on gas production from Liza

Guyanese authorities have announced that they are interested in using the future gas production from ExxonMobil’s Liza offshore field for power generation. The government is particularly interested in producing sufficient electricity to establish an alumina plant to refine unprocessed bauxite.

In June, Brazil Offshore Conference & Exhibition is taking place again in Macaé and is focused on the OPEX side of business. The EIC Rio team is visiting the show and we look forward to meeting members there. Petrobras is still the main operator and the EIC provides a service to support the supply chain in getting registered with them. For more details please contact luanna.souza@the-eic.com On 27 April 2017, we held another Fundamentals of FPSOs workshop with a former Petrobras engineer as speaker. Attendees from operators and the supply chain gave very positive feedback. See the events calendar on page 14 for the next FPSO course in the Rio office.

Clarisse Rocha, Head of Americas clarisse.rocha@the-eic.com

DIT one-to-ones being held during OTC

Uruguay to tender 17 offshore blocks

The Uruguayan government will launch its third bidding round for exploration blocks this year. The process will be conducted by ANCAP, the state-owned oil company, which will offer 17 offshore blocks located in water depths of up to 3,000 metres in the Oriental del Plata, Punta del Este and Pelotas Basins. Ronda Uruguay III will be launched in Houston in September, with offers expected in April 2018. Previous rounds have seen blocks awarded to BP, BG (currently Shell), Tullow Oil and Total. The latter drilled in 2016 the Raya-1 well, the world’s deepest at 3,400 metres of water, but with unsuccessful results.

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North and Central America news Regional update

Our members understand the pivotal role that Houston plays in the energy industry and our EICLaunchPad service in our Houston office provides a gateway to doing business in the Americas. We were Amand a Duho n pleased to see SafeHouse, a supplier of technology-led engineered solutions for working safely in hazardous environments, and Process Vision, a manufacturer that aims to improve process safety with its gas/liquid separator monitoring systems, expand their presence in Houston as a result of using EICLaunchPad. We currently have three office suites available, as well as virtual and hot desk services. If you are interested in finding out more about EICLaunchPad, please contact natalia.bueno@the-eic.com The Houston team is working diligently to continue to add value to EIC membership by preparing a thoughtprovoking agenda for this year including EIC Connect Oil & Gas USA 2017, business presentations, regional showcases and corporate entertainment events.

In April, we held our Topgolf event. This ‘tee time’ spent aiming at outfield targets as well as being a lot of fun was a great opportunity for networking and client entertainment. Attendees enjoyed beverages, a buffet and three hours of golf. Many thanks to our sponsors LoneStar Fasteners and Nylacast: their support helped to deliver a successful event and valuable networking opportunity.

Last month the EIC hosted the UK National Pavilion at OTC for the 17th year. As always we made sure that there were lots of opportunities to network with key industry stakeholders during the course of the event.

Regional news

Trump to expand onshore and offshore drilling

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at expanding offshore drilling and allowing oil and gas developments in wilderness areas currently designated as national monuments. The order will review areas previously off limits including US Arctic and Atlantic waters as well as the Bears Ears, Utah and Katahdin Woods and Waters in Maine.

Chevron and ExxonMobil surge to profit

US-based oil and gas majors Chevron and ExxonMobil have posted strong financial results exceeding financial analysts’ predictions. In the first quarter of 2016 Chevron posted a loss of US$725m.

During Q1 2017, however, the company posted profits of US$2.7bn with revenue also increasing by US$9bn. Similarly, ExxonMobil doubled its profits when compared to the same quarter last year, attributing the turnaround to rising oil and gas prices.

Corporate Entertainment: EIC Topgolf

We partnered with the UK Department for International Trade (DIT) to host an evening networking reception as well as organising one-to-one appointments with UK Export Finance and DIT’s Commercial Officers from Canada, Venezuela, Trinidad and Tobago, Mexico, Guyana, Brazil and Colombia. As well as the DIT reception, we also hosted a second networking reception, sponsored by Atlas Professionals, which was really well attended.

For more details on exhibition packages for OTC 2018, please contact our Overseas Events Co-ordinator fern.canning@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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