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Inside Monthly news for EIC members May 2018

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Vietnam: South East Asia’s rising star Vietnam is ranked fourth in South East Asia for oil and gas production and oil reserves, after Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Brunei. Approximately 100 hydrocarbonbearing prospects have been found in about 50 fields of which 30 fields are commercial, with estimated oil reserves of 643m tonnes of crude oil and 644 cubic metres of gas.

PetroVietnam

This year, PVN announced that it is striving to increase its oil and gas reserves by 10-15m tonnes by:

• Accelerating exploration and development of

offshore blocks, prioritising projects such as Block B which is approaching an FID with the company evaluating potential EPC contractors for a large offshore processing platform, with targets to achieve first gas by 2021. Another key project is ExxonMobil’s Ca Voi Xanh (Blue Whale) which aims for an FID

by 2019. Recently, PVN, Quang Tri PPC and Gazprom International signed an MoU to collaborate on exploiting the Bao Vang (Gold Panther) gas field, with the construction of a gas processing plant and power plant emerging as a possible development.

• Focusing on positioning sufficient capital funding for

delayed downstream and midstream projects such as the Nam Van Phong refinery, Quang Nam refinery and the second LNG receiving terminal in Son My. In February 2018, a ground-breaking ceremony for the Southern Oil refinery complex took place, which is expected to begin commercial operation in early 2023.

The development covers around 464 hectares of land and 194 hectares of water. This is the first fully integrated petrochemical refinery complex in Vietnam, designed to produce 1.6m tonnes per annum (Mmtpa) of olefin, and 2Mmtpa of polyethylene, polypropylene and other products.

• Bridging its innovation and technical capabilities by working with international players to support economic growth, especially in the energy sectors.

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Vietnam Electricity

Vietnam Electricity (EVN) performed excellently in 2017, having hit all its targets. Moving forward the Ministry of Industry and Trade has issued the list of power plants participating in the competitive power generation market in 2018. There will be 21 thermal power plants indirectly participating and 60 hydropower plants, including EVN’s multipurpose hydropower plants such as Hoa Binh, Son La, Lai Chau, Tuyen Quang, Ialy, Tri An, Huoi Quang and Ban Chat.

In February 2018, the World Bank committed to continuing to support EVN in developing a competitive electricity market, upgrading the infrastructure to improve reliability of the power system and developing renewable energy sources.

Vietnam, which relies heavily on coal and hydropower electricity, is seeking to boost renewable energy production, particularly wind and solar, to more than 10.7% by 2030, this includes a target of around 6,000MW of wind power.

In December 2017, PetroVietnam Construction Joint Stock Corporation and Vietsovpetro signed an MoU to develop the technical specifications for the design, development, construction and operation of a multi-phased wind development, offshore southern Vietnam. The project, located 30km from the Binh Thuan coast, will have a capacity of 1,200MW with total investment of around US$3.5bn. It will be constructed in two phases: 600MW from 2018 to 2021, and 600MW between 2021–23.

Vietnam has emerged as an important oil, natural gas, and energy producer in South East Asia. The country has boosted exploration activities, allowed for greater foreign investment and co-operation in the oil and gas sector, and introduced market reforms to support the energy industry. Moreover, the country’s rapid economic growth, industrialisation and export market expansion have spurred domestic energy consumption.

EIC Connect Energy Vietnam Thursday 17 May 2018, Ho Chi Minh City

Co-hosted by PVN, EVN and DIT, this event will feature 25 industry experts sharing valuable insights into the opportunities available in Vietnam’s energy sector, including oil and gas, power and renewables, as well as the chance to meet with them during oneto-one appointments. To book your place please visit: www.the-eic.com/EICConnect/EnergyVietnam

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Angeline Elias, Regional Analyst, Asia Pacific: angeline.elias@the-eic.com

In 2017, state-owned company PetroVietnam (PVN) exceeded its production target of 1.29m tonnes of crude oil with a spend of over US$1bn that has significantly contributed to the country’s GDP growth rate of 6.81%.

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As you read this OTC 2018 will be well under way in Houston. With US Gulf of Mexico production levels hitting an all-time high and growth looking likely to continue this edition of OTC is set to be one of the busiest in recent years.

If you are at the event, make sure you visit the EIC team on Stand 1539-D in Hall D where we’re hosting the UK pavilion.

We’ve organised lots of activities to make sure your time at OTC is as productive as possible, including a networking reception on 30 April, one-to-one meetings with some major regional players, presentations covering developments and project activity in Brazil and across the whole of the Americas as well as hosting DIT representatives from around the world. Simply put, the UK pavilion is the place to be at OTC. Turn to page 13 for full details.

Following hot on the heels of OTC is the Iran Oil Show in Tehran on 6 May, where we’re also hosting the UK pavilion.

Iran has always had abundant oil and gas resources. Now, with most sanctions lifted, new partner friendly contracts rolled out and the banking system being updated, it’s back on the global energy scene and ready to do business.

On 17 May, EIC Connect Energy Vietnam takes place in Ho Chi Minh City.

This is the first time we’ve taken our EIC Connect model to Vietnam and our debut event is off to a great start.

We’ve got the country’s two biggest outfits, state-owned PetroVietnam and Vietnam Electricity taking part as well as Ministry of Industry and Trade, Vice Minister Mr Hoang Quoc Vuong officially opening the event. They’ll be joined by representatives from the likes of GE Vietnam, Soco International and TechnipFMC. If you want to win work in Vietnam, you need to be at this event.

To give you an idea of the scale of the developments taking place, Asia Pacific Regional Analyst Angeline Elias has produced a special sector analysis (opposite) providing an overview of the Vietnam energy sector. More details about the event can be found in the Asia Pacific news section on page 23.

As you can tell by the events we’re involved in during May alone, we’re committed to making sure our members are able to explore business opportunities and win work all over the world. As part of this commitment, we were proud to sponsor the 2018 Export Achievement Award at the SPE Offshore Achievement Awards held in Aberdeen at the end of March.

EIC CEO Stuart Broadley was at the gala evening to present winners Coretrax Technology with their award and a prize package which included 12 months free EIC Global Membership and access to our OPEX database EICAssetMap. Our suite of business and export development tools and solutions will support Coretrax to continue to go from strength to strength in markets around the globe. Find out how Coretrax managed to achieve a massive 73% of revenue from exports on page 12.

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Contents Sector analysis

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EICDataStream 5 New EIC members

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Member news

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Social media round up 11 SPE Export Award

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Overseas events

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Forthcoming events

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Spotlight on technology 19 UK and Europe news 20 Middle East news

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Asia Pacific news

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North America news

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South America news 26 Follow @TheEICEnergy

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Denmark Poland Baltic pipeline

Johan Sverdrup development – phase II

Operator: PGNIG Value: US$2.4bn Subsea Engineering Associates (SEA) has been awarded an owner’s engineering contract for the project. SEA’s scope includes technical oversight, implementation of lessons learnt from other similar projects, planning support and risk management to ensure project delivery in 2022.

Operator: Statoil Value: US$5.75bn Statoil has signed a letter of intent with Aibel for the construction of the processing platform topside. A further letter of intent for field centre modifications has been issued to a JV of Aker Solutions and Kvaerner.

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Gran Chaco propylene and polypropylene plant Operator: YPFB Value: US$2.2bn The Bolivian government has announced that a tender for the detailed engineering contract is to be launched in August 2018. The work is expected to take between 8 and 9 months and will be followed by a tender for the EPC contract.

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Hollandse Kust Zuid I & II offshore wind farm

Akkuyu nuclear power plant

Matarbari LNG-fired CCP plant

Operator: Chinook C.V. Value: US$2.8bn Swedish power company Vattenfall, through its subsidiary Chinook, has been awarded the contract to build the two 350MW offshore wind farms which, on completion in 2022, will be the first offshore wind farms to be built without subsidies. Early feasibility studies have been completed.

Operator: Akkuyu Elektra Value: US$22bn Construction has officially begun at Turkey’s first nuclear power plant following the award of a construction permit by the Turkish Atomic Energy Authority and the subsequent pouring of first nuclear concrete at unit 1. Operations at the unit are scheduled for 2023.

Operator: Summit Power International Value: US$3bn A memorandum of understanding has been signed between Summit Power International and Mitsubishi to develop the project. It will consist of two 1,200MW LNG-fired combined cycle units along with the relevant high voltage transmission lines.

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New EIC members NEW UK MEMBER

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HARTMANN VALVES & WELLHEADS

Liberty Steel Hartlepool

Mactech (Europe) Ltd

Huntly Business Centre 83 Gordon Street Huntly AB54 8FG

Brenda Road Hartlepool TS25 2EF

Mactech House Riverdane Road Eaton Bank Trading Estate Congleton CW12 1PN

The Nominated Representative is Mr Richard Newman, Director

The Nominated Representative is Mr Simon Appleby, Business Development Manager

The Nominated Representative is Mr Mark Davies, Business Development Director

Telephone +44 (0)1466 799 100

Telephone +44 (0)1429 527 343

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Email r.newman@hartmann-valves.com

Email simon.appleby@uklargepipe.com

Email mark.davies@mactecheurope.co.uk

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HARTMANN VALVES GmbH sits alongside the leading worldwide manufacturers of ball valves, pigging valves and wellheads.

Liberty Steel Hartlepool, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Liberty House Group, part of the GFG Alliance, is a UK based manufacturer of longitudinally submerged arc welded (LSAW) linepipe. Liberty Steel Hartlepool comprises of the 42” LSAW pipe mill (UOE), commissioned in 1993 with the world’s most powerful C,U & O press combination complemented with state of the art welding capabilities covering a manufacturing range of 16” OD (406.4mm) – 42” OD (1067mm) and 3/8” WT (9.53mm) – 2.05” WT (52mm) in grades of X52 – X80 for sour and non-sour service, having an annual capacity of circa 250KT.

Mactech Europe is a world leading supplier of commercial and industrial portable precision machinery which is used in the most demanding of environments by companies committed to achieving the highest tolerances under virtually all conditions.

The company can demonstrate a presence in crude oil, natural gas, geothermal, petrochemical, mining, food industry and power plant technology over 70 years since its founding.

Construction, manufacture, production and tests are performed exclusively at the HARTMANN factories in Celle and Ehlershausen, Germany, with business development support from Hawk Enviro as local agent for the United Kingdom and Ireland.

The 84” LSAW mill utilises the 3 roll bend process covering a manufacturing range of 18” OD (457.2mm) – 84” OD (2133.6mm) and ¼” WT (6.4mm) – 7/8” WT (22.2mm) covering more bespoke sizes. The linepipe manufacturing facilities are complemented with an onsite 50:50 JV coating facility.

Liberty Steel Hartlepool has a long track record of supply into the global energy sector (onshore/offshore oil and gas and renewables).

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With years of exposure and experience across the petrochemical, refining, power generation, LNG, offshore, ship building, industrial maintenance and installation market sectors, Mactech Europe is uniquely positioned to offer a complete range of machines for either sale or rent.

Mactech Europe also provides a wide range of onsite machining services both in the UK and internationally. In utilising these services, you will receive the latest technologies in equipment backed by professional technicians who are experts in operation, repair and assembly of every machine.

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Portastor Ltd

ROMAR International

Spectrum Industrial

New Lane Huntington York YO32 9PR

Newmill Newburgh Aberdeenshire AB41 6AP

Hunt Lane Bentley Doncaster DN5 9SH

The Nominated Representative is Mr Simon Arrowsmith, Commercial Manager

The Nominated Representative is Mr Craig Martin, Business Development Manager

The Nominated Representative is Mr Peter Stone, Sales and Marketing Director

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Email craig.martin@ romarinternational.co.uk

Email pstone@centurioneurope.co.uk

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Web www.romarinternational.co.uk

Web www.centurioneurope.co.uk

Portastor is a member of the Shepherd Group, one of the UK’s leading family-owned businesses, with a turnover of around £300m. It has a 125-year history of quality craftsmanship in the construction, engineering and manufacturing sectors.

ROMAR International Ltd provides magnetic separation and mud spill prevention technologies to the oil and gas industry.

Spectrum Industrial is a UK manufacturer of thousands of health and safety products, dedicated to improving safety within the workplace.

The company provides bespoke, fully equipped modular packaged housings to protect and maintain essential power, service and control systems for every type of oil and gas plant, nuclear sites, mines, data centres, communication centres, rail networks and renewables – in even the harshest environments.

Portastor offers a complete offsite project-managed, turnkey solution to save you time and money while minimising onsite risk and disruption.

Portastor offers blast-resistant buildings designed to protect your equipment and services. It also offers fire protection on buildings which can include fire and gas detection systems when required.

The company specialises in the removal of metal contaminants in fluids in both the drilling and growing decommissioning segments. Its unique swarf handling systems are deployed on oil field decommissioning campaigns worldwide and are capable of operating at unmatched flow rates and capacities with near 100% efficiency.

This performance has allowed ROMAR International’s customers to make considerable savings through the saving of rig days and the elimination of NPT. The company has contributed towards many projects being completed considerably ahead of schedule and below AFE.

Portastor equipment housings are manufactured by skilled engineers at its purpose-built 60 acre manufacturing plant near York, UK. Portastor has the expertise, technical knowledge and resources to develop bespoke solutions to meet individual project requirements.

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The company works within a variety of industries including oil and gas, electrical and power, construction, food and education.

It supplies a variety of safety solutions including: Safety signs – identify and manage safety risks in the workplace through the effective communication of messages and procedures.

Lockout tagout – isolate and identify equipment in need of repair or maintenance to prevent unexpected energisation.

Tagging and asset management – display and record information for both safety and procedural purposes.

Spectrum Industrial is able to custom manufacture in-house, please ask for details.

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Member news Blue Water signs logistics services contract for Liza phase 1

International transport company Blue Water Shipping has been awarded a contract by US supermajor ExxonMobil to provide international management of logistics for the Liza phase 1 development offshore Guyana.

The project scope includes logistics services from various worldwide locations to site, customs handling and local deliveries. The logistics activities will be handled in a consortium between Blue Water Shipping and local partner Ramps Logistics.

Blue Water will handle international transports from the US, Europe, the Middle East and Asia to Guyana and Trinidad. Blue Water Shipping will partner with Ramps Logistics for the handling of customs documentation in Guyana and Trinidad, as well as to ensure local deliveries.

‘With this contract covering many logistics services, we are strengthening our position in the Caribbean. We will work hard to ensure that the quality we stand for, both in terms of service and on-time delivery, will benefit the Liza phase 1 development,’ said Brent Patterson, Senior Vice President, Global Projects for Blue Water Shipping.

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Dennis Schouwenaar appointed as Sales Manager for Cargostore’s new Holland office Ex-CBox Manager Dennis Schouwenaar has been named as Cargostore Worldwide Trading’s Sales Manager Offshore Northern Europe for the company’s new Holland office.

The new Holland base aligns with Cargostore’s strategic motto of ‘global reach, local touch’ which aims to provide the very best in customer service for its clients worldwide. It is the second global office to be established

by Cargostore within the last six months, the other based in Abu Dhabi, the UAE. With a background in both the shipping container and offshore industries, Schouwenaar brings a wealth of knowledge of sales logistics, specialist equipment and the dynamics of offshore trade to his role at Cargostore.

Commenting on his appointment Dennis Schouwenaar said, ‘I am delighted to join Cargostore as they are one of the world’s fastest growing suppliers of offshore DNV 2.7-1 certified CCUs and ISO shipping containers worldwide.

‘I believe one of our strengths is the ability to provide the very highest level of customer service which is made possible by our local speaking staff, constant availability and offices and depots in the UK, Abu Dhabi, the US, the Middle East and in the Netherlands.’

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For more information: www.cargostore.com

New contracts secure growth for Dräger Safety UK

Blue Water Shipping

Dräger Safety UK has secured new contracts worth in excess of £3m after successfully diversifying into new technology and training service areas.

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The market-leading marine and offshore safety equipment supplier has boosted its North Sea presence by winning several high-profile contract awards from operators and oilfield service providers in late 2017 and early this year.

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The company has also delivered a step-change in training for rescue teams through its OPITO-certified assessment centre in Aberdeen, which includes a confined-space skills evaluation area which candidates must learn to negotiate in full rescue gear, including oxygen tanks and air masks.

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For more information: www.draeger.com

HTL Group unveils bespoke i-Calibrate system HTL Group is making its industry leading calibration and certification system available to all. i-Calibrate was designed to improve calibration and test processes saving time and money at both periodic equipment calibration and test stage as well as during daily use.

The i-Calibrate system generates a wide range of calibration and test certificates which are stored in realtime at the point of calibration or test.

This allows users to access important data 24/7 globally via the i-Calibrate portal or an embedded RFID. Previously this software was exclusively used by HTL Group for its extensive hire fleet and delivered as a workshop service. i-Calibrate is now available as a fully branded software platform with many customised options making it the ideal solution for any company with controlled bolting assets. Used in conjunction with HTL Group’s range of OEM calibration and test equipment, it allows companies to fully manage their own calibration and testing, in an efficient and dynamic manner saving valuable time and money.

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Dräger Safety UK

Renowned for its life-saving fixed and wireless gas detection technologies, and personal protection equipment, the company has developed a new portable, networked gas detection and alarm system designed to protect people working in any location offshore.

Stephen Jones, CEO, HTL Group commented, ‘Designing solutions that solve our clients’ challenges as soon as they encounter them is a top priority for HTL. i-Calibrate is an important part of that; our aim is to offer client’s a custom solution that allows them to improve the quality, accuracy and efficiency of their calibration and test services that they in turn deliver to their own customers.

‘Delivered and structured with dedicated training sessions, i-Calibrate is supplied as a complete set up with everything needed to begin using the system. This includes customer specific domain configuration, cloud server, storage and database set up. At HTL there is nothing we won’t look at to make our customer’s lives easier.’

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For more information: www.htlgroup.com

Jo Bird wins second Queen’s Award for Enterprise

Somerset-based Jo Bird, a company specialising in the design and manufacture of lifesaving and fire safety equipment storage, has received its second Queen’s Award in the space of just five years.

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This year Jo Bird has won The Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation.

Five years ago the company received its first Queen’s Award for International Trade. The Enterprise in Innovation Award recognises the redesign and manufacture of a high volume/lower margin fire safety cabinet. Employing the latest technology to develop a product that saves lives by protecting essential fire and safety equipment in hazardous environments, Jo Bird achieved the remarkable feat of doubling productivity.

The spur to innovate was a combination of wanting to embrace new technology and increased competition for its smaller cabinets from overseas competitors. The company decided to look at the smaller cabinets as the basis for innovation, ensuring its competitive advantage was not only maintained but improved.

The cabinet range is designed to protect fire safety equipment at risk of prolonged exposure to harsh environments such as high winds, tropical rain, salt water spray and extremes of heat and cold (-40oC to +50oC). These are the first cabinets in this market segment to use advanced RTM technology to create a structure based on advanced composites.

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NRL shortlisted for top engineering recruitment award

NRL Limited has been recognised for leading recruitment in the construction and engineering sector with the announcement of the Recruiter Awards 2018 shortlist.

The awards, organised by Recruiter magazine, highlight those agencies driving innovation while providing outstanding service, with NRL shortlisted in the Best Engineering Recruitment Agency category.

2018 marks NRL’s 35th year in business, and I’m delighted to see that our core strategy to build on our expertise in engineering sectors and technical industries has successfully grown our business from an office in Cumbria to support nuclear projects, to a network of branches across the UK and internationally.

To be nominated for Best Engineering Recruitment Agency 35 years on, highlights the success of this strategy, and is testament to the huge level of commitment our branches put into building client relationships and developing innovative recruitment solutions.

David Redmayne, Chief Operating Officer, NRL

Winners will be announced at the Recruiter Awards 2018 presentation evening on 3 May.

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For more information: www.nrl.co.uk

Pergas set to clinch Mansouri debut deal

UK-based Pergas International Consortium is about to finalise a contract for the Mansouri oil field in southern Iran as part of a new build-operate-own-transfer (BOOT) arrangement for the construction and operation of an oil gathering, production and desalting facility.

The job is understood to be worth about €200m to Pergas. This will be the National Iranian South Oil Fields Company’s first use of the BOOT formula for building oil facilities.

The contract involves construction of a 55,000 barrels per day facility by Pergas.

Mansouri, located 45 kilometres south-east of Ahwaz, is one of Iran’s oldest oil fields.

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For more information: www.pergas.co.uk

Servelec Controls signs agreement with j5 International

Leading independent integrator of mission critical control and safety systems Servelec Controls has reached an agreement with j5 International, experts in people focused operations management software for the process industries, to become an authorised, value-added reseller of the j5 product suite in Europe. j5 Operations Management Software is a comprehensive suite of browser-based process safety and operations applications for oil, gas, power and other critical industries that is used across the globe.

Today, more than 80% of the downstream and over 90% of the upstream oil and gas assets in Japan use j5 Operations Management Software to improve safety, optimise operations management processes and enhance profitability.

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Now, with the Servelec Controls partnership, j5 International is looking to expand its reach among potential clients in Europe.

Gordon Duthie, Global Sales and Marketing Manager at j5 International said, ‘A major part of j5 International’s continuing success is solid partnerships, which enable the delivery of enhanced solutions to our clients. Servelec Controls’ recent award of Select Partner status

by OSIsoft is clear evidence of its PI System expertise and dedication to partner relationships. This makes them an ideal j5 International partner, allowing our mutual clients to increase value by combining realtime PI System data with essential human processes managed in j5 Operations Management Software.’

OSIsoft Select Partner status is an invitation only level accreditation for partners who provide a higher degree of value to their customers.

By integrating OSIsoft’s PI System technology into j5’s Operations Management Software, Servelec Controls can provide its clients with real-time situational awareness that enables them to increase workplace safety and reduce lost productivity. The PI System captures data from sensors, manufacturing equipment and other devices and transforms it into rich, real-time insights that engineers, executives and partners can use to reduce costs, dramatically improve overall productivity or create new connected services and smart devices.

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For more information: www.serveleccontrols.com

TTE achieves thirdsuccessive Good rating from Ofsted

The TTE Technical Training Group has received a third successive Good rating from Ofsted for its apprenticeship training provision.

The Teesside-based training provider also received this rating in 2013 and 2007.

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y Mayor Ben Houchen (centre) with TTE staff and apprentices

To mark this continued success, TTE welcomed Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen to tour its training centre and meet apprentices.

Inspectors praised TTE’s wellstructured training programmes ‘that enable apprentices to develop the specialist skills and knowledge and the personal attributes that they need to be successful in their jobs.’

Ofsted was also impressed with the quality of young people TTE recruits and trains for industry noting that they ‘demonstrate clearly the potential to develop the skills and qualities employers need.’

TTE’s relationships with employers was also praised, in particular its effective engagement with large and SME companies that highlyvalue their partnerships with the organisation.

Steve Grant, Managing Director of TTE, said, ‘Achieving this government benchmark reinforces our commitment to improving industry performance and enhancing lives. This area has a wealth of talented and motivated young people and our apprenticeship training helps mould them into valuable skilled professionals, giving them exciting career opportunities and enabling them to seamlessly become part of employers’ workforces.’

We want to use every opportunity to connect with our members, so please follow us on Twitter (@TheEICEnergy) and connect with us on LinkedIn – (EIC) Energy Industries Council 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 #EICConnect Oil, Gas & Beyond was a huge success in #AbuDhabi, with over 300 delegates looking to do business in the Middle East

The EIC @TheEICEnergy The 75th anniversary special edition of Energy Focus is online and includes exclusive content from EIC members ABB, Alderley Group, DNV GL and more

(EIC) Energy Industries Council #EICConnect Energy Vietnam is the ideal platform for meeting the key players in the Vietnamese oil and gas, power and renewables sectors

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SPE Export Achievement Award Coretrax Technology lands EIC sponsored SPE Export Achievement Award

The SPE Offshore Achievement Awards were held in Aberdeen at the end of March and the EIC, in line with one of its key objectives of enabling export growth among its membership and across the industry, was proud to have sponsored the Export Achievement Award, won by wellbore clean-up products and service provider Coretrax Technology.

EIC CEO Stuart Broadley was at the gala evening to present the 2018 SPE Export Achievement Award to Coretrax Technology.

As part of the prize package we also included 12 months of free EIC Global Membership including access to our O&M database EICAssetMap. Our suite of business and export development tools and solutions will support Coretrax to continue to go from strength to strength.

Coretrax Technology: a case study in export success

It has achieved this growth by undertaking thorough analysis of potential new markets, opening international bases, adapting its products and services to suit different markets, and appointing local agents and service providers.

Realising the potential of the well abandonment globally, the team expanded its offering to include a well abandonment product line, which is allowing it to enlarge its footprint in Denmark, Norway, Holland, Malaysia and Brunei. The company’s increase in exports has also warranted the opening of new facilities in several locations in the Middle East.

Coretrax is now one of Saudi Aramco’s main service providers for wellbore clean up and has also been awarded numerous seven figure contracts worldwide, including a multi-million-pound contract in Malaysia to provide well bore clean up services for a five-year period.

The quality of submissions for the Export Achievement Award was exceptionally high and Coretrax had to see off stiff competition from joint runners up ROMAR International and STATS Group, who both received six-months of EIC Global Membership including access to EICAssetMap.

ROMAR International: collaborating to reach new markets

STATS Group: exporting innovation

Coretrax was selected as this year’s SPE Export Achievement winners by a judging panel, which included Stuart Broadley, for increasing its exports year upon year since 2009, accounting for a staggering 73% of business turnover by 2016.

ROMAR International, who specialise in magnetic separation and mud spill prevention, has achieved remarkable export success with its international business overtaking UK orders.

Pressurised pipeline isolation, hot tapping and plugging services provider STATS impressed the judging panel by growing its exports from 47% of total revenue in 2014 to 77% just two years later in 2016, seeing the company complete projects in 21 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, North America and Russia.

ROMAR puts its export success down to partnering with large worldwide service providers such as Baker Hughes, a GE company, Halliburton and Schlumberger, giving them access to service facilities and contracts that would otherwise be out of reach of a small UK company.

STATS’ export strategy was to enter mature markets by offering innovative technology to deliver alternative solutions, a prime example being its STATS BISEP® isolation plug which is installed through a single hot tap fitting and provides the highest level of pipeline isolation.

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For those companies that want to start or enhance their export journey please get in touch with the EIC to find out how we can help you enter or strengthen your position in markets around the world.

From our global network of EIC offices offering our EICLaunchPad service, to our expert analysts located around the world, through to the UK pavilions we manage at all major energy events worldwide, and our trade delegations and Get in touch Share your news export showcase events, we’veand got views... everything you need to start building your business abroad.

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Overseas events

A year of celebrations on the UK pavilion at OTC 2018 OTC 2018 is celebrating its 50th year, the EIC is celebrating its 75th year and the EIC Overseas Events team is celebrating the UK national pavilion’s 20th year at OTC. We are extremely proud to be celebrating our 20th year hosting the UK pavilion at OTC in Houston and with each edition we strive to improve our exhibitors’ experience at the show. This year we are pleased to welcome 46 UK companies to the pavilion alongside a delegation from the Welsh Government.

UK Networking Reception Come and join our networking reception on Monday 30 April, 3:30pm – 5:00pm UK Group Lounge, NRG Center Kindly sponsored by CRC Evans (STANLEY Oil & Gas)

One-to-one meetings

This year the EIC Houston team has secured one-to-one meetings with major energy companies for our exhibitors, including:

Meet the adviser

The EIC has invited DIT advisors to meet with our exhibitors during the show from these countries:

Brazil

Mexico

Suriname

Trinidad & Tobago

Venezuela

Presentations in the UK Group Lounge

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May 2018

Forthcoming events 6 May Overseas Exhibition

Iran Oil Show Tehran

8 & 22 May Management Course

EICDataStream Overview EIC Houston

9 May Technical Workshop

Introduction to Control Valves Severn Glocon Group, Brighouse

9 May Business Presentation

Cyber Security Briefing

Phoenix Contact, Altens Hotel, Aberdeen

15 May Technical Workshop

Introduction to Gas Turbines Dresser-Rand, University of Lincoln

15 May Business Presentation

UAE Business Update

June 2018

Intercontinental Hotel, Dubai

5 June HSE Training

The Machine Directive & CE Marking Amtri Veritas, EIC London

5 June Business Presentation

Midstream Sector Update EIC Houston

6 & 20 June Management Course

EICDataStream training Online

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15 May Management Course

EICDataStream Overview EIC Kuala Lumpur

16 May Management Course

Bidding to Win EIC London

17 May EIC Connect

EIC Connect Energy Vietnam Lotte Legend Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City

17 May Management Course

Understanding Local Content DNV GL, EIC Rio de Janeiro

17 May Management Course

Technical Report Writing EIC London

24 May Export Showcase

Opportunities in Argentina EIC London

6 June Business Presentation

Agoria Energy Technology Club BluePoint, Brussels

7 June Sector Showcase

LNG Showcase

DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh

7 & 20 June Management Course

EICDataStream Overview EIC Houston

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GDPR Foundation Training Compliabilitee, EIC London

12 June Management Course

EICDataStream Overview EIC Kuala Lumpur

14 June Management Course

Understanding Contract Terms EIC London

19 June Export Showcase

Opportunities in Norway Aker Solutions, Aberdeen

20 June Technical Workshop

Introduction to Compressors Siemens, Camberley

20 June Business Presentation

75th Celebration with Emerson Aberdeen venue tbc

21 June Industry Overview

Fundamentals of Oil and Gas EIC London

26 June Management Course

GDPR Foundation Training Compliabilitee, EIC Aberdeen

26 June Overseas Exhibition

World Nuclear Exhibition (WNE) Le Bourget, Paris

28 June Technical Workshop

Introduction to Energy from Waste Lakeside EfW, Slough

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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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Our varied programme includes comprehensive sector overviews, business skills development, and technical workshops hosted onsite by manufacturing companies.

UPCOMING COURSES 2018 • Introduction to Control Valves – Wednesday 9 May • Introduction to Gas Turbines – Tuesday 15 May • Bidding to Win – Wednesday 16 May • Technical Report Writing – Thursday 17 May • Understanding Local Content – Thursday 17 May

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Spotlight on technology Cresent

www.cresent.co.uk

WORKSAFE® Cresent is a control of work and health and safety specialist with 35 years’ experience working within the global energy sector. Its passion is making work safe.

Cresent helps companies to make their operations and maintenance processes, systems and training safe, efficient and easy.

What is WorkSafe®?

WorkSafe® is an easy to use system that helps you to manage and control potentially hazardous work activities.

It does so using processes and techniques designed to create a ‘win-win’ situation: improving safety performance and delivering new levels of operational efficiency.

It is an integrated safe system of work product, the glue that holds many work control procedures together – from risk assessments to permit to work systems, energy isolations, confined space entry and lifting operations.

More than that, it is entirely configurable, to suit the unique requirements of any company and any site.

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WorkSafe® has three functional modules: • Hazard identification and task risk assessment (HITRA) • Permit to work (PTW) • Lock out tag out (LOTO) • and is supported by a range of sub-systems depending on your needs WorkSafe® can be provided as a software application, paper-based or hybrid solution.

Why should you trust Cresent?

Cresent is an expert in control of work and has even helped to co-author HSG250 and HSG253. Over 200 hazardous industry sites around to world – from deep sea to desert – have benefited from control of work consultancy and have implemented Cresent solutions to make their workforce and facilities safer.

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UK and Europe news Regional update

April saw the EIC welcome several guests from Mozambique at our recent export showcase. The well-attended event, held at the Kia Oval, Terri S ylveste r focused on opportunities in Mozambique with speakers including national oil company ENH, Anadarko, CB&I, Baker Hughes, a GE company, the Minister for Trade Mozambique, Agility, CTA and the British High Commissioner for Mozambique. Visiting companies were able to take advantage of one-to one meetings and networking opportunities throughout the day as well as pre-booked round table meetings.

Further events to look out for in May include: EIC Networking Reception Wednesday 2 May 2018 Malin Group This reception is hosted by Malin Group from 4:00pm to 6:00pm, at Malin Group’s facility, located 10 minutes walk from All-Energy. Join us to hear Malin Group’s continual developments in the renewables market and meet the EIC team, while enjoying a relaxed atmosphere with refreshments.

EIC Management Course Bidding to Win Wednesday 16 May 2018 EIC London Always well received: ‘An excellent well-structured and informative course.’ This training is further complimented by our Technical Report Writing training the following day.

EIC Export Showcase Opportunities in Argentina Thursday 24 May 2018 EIC London South America’s second largest economy, Argentina is also a key energy player in the region. Although Argentina’s oil and gas market is very much focused on reserves located onshore, the country offers great potential for offshore E&P activity. In 2018, the government will launch its first bidding round for offshore blocks in three decades, offering IOCs an opportunity to access frontier exploration plays which may be as prolific as those found in neighbouring Brazil. Join us to hear more about the opportunities that present themselves in this region.

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Stephen Wood, SPS Sales Leader – SubSahara Africa from Baker Hughes, a GE Company, speaking at the Mozambique Export Showcase

Regional news

UK offshore wind industry targets 30GW by 2030

The UK offshore wind industry is targeting a sector deal with the UK government to more than double offshore wind capacity to 30GW by 2030, up from around 13GW installed and under development today. The Offshore Wind Industry Council envisages £48bn worth of investment in UK offshore wind infrastructure, with the expansion to support the creation of 27,000 skilled jobs across the UK compared to the 11,000 it employs today. The sector’s exports could increase five-fold to £2.6bn on the back of a global offshore wind market that is expected to grow to more than £30bn per annum by the end of the next decade. The industry will now enter a period of engagement with the UK government on the proposals, with the view to secure a sector deal by mid-2018.

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Middle East news Regional update

The week after OTC sees us returning to host the UK pavilion at the Iran Oil Show for the first time in nine years. While our membership continues to find some aspects of doing business with Iranian companies somewhat challenging, we remain ready and able to advise our members on possible solutions to assist them on their journey.

May is the onset of the holy month of Ramadan when people following the Islamic faith refrain from eating and drinking during daylight hours. Business hours may be reduced plus there is a perceived decrease in business activity although in practice, this is not something that we really experience. Nevertheless, members should still be aware of this special time of the year.

On 15 May we’ll be holding the UAE Business Update event, where EIC member Clyde & Co will be providing advice on three key topics relating to everyday business here in the UAE. We’ll start off with some ideas on how to correctly draft a contract looking at the pitfalls and consequences of a badly prepared document. This will be followed by an update on VAT – particularly pertinent given that the first returns must be prepared and submitted before the June deadline. We’ll finish with an easy to digest session on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). While essentially an EU directive, it does have ramifications in this part of the world, especially if you are a branch or subsidiary of an EU entity.

Finally, it would be remiss of me not to mention our signature event EIC Connect Oil, Gas & Beyond event that took place last month. After 12 months of preparation together with the always unexpected changes and various developments, having both positive and negative impacts on the process, we were pleased to welcome approximately 300 attendees for what was a very informative and valuable day for all concerned. Work has now started on the eighth edition which we look forward to next year.

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Regional news

First nuclear power reactor completed in the UAE 2018 © Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation

Traditionally, May always starts off with Offshore Technology Conference, or OTC as it is better known. Now, while this might be a US event, it is nevertheless always very Terry W illis well supported by visitors and participants from the Middle East.

The majority of exhibitors on the UK pavilion have a presence in this part of the world, which will continue to be a key part of global activity for some time to come.

Construction of the first of four APR-1400 nuclear power reactors at the Barakah project has been completed in Abu Dhabi. Once fully operational, the plant will have a capacity of 5,600MW, enough power to produce clean electricity to reduce carbon emissions by at least 21m tonnes annually. The second reactor is around 92% complete, while the third is at 81% and the fourth at 61%. Overall the project is considered to be 86% complete.

BP to develop second phase of Khazzan gas field

UK supermajor BP has announced, together with its partner Oman Oil Company Exploration & Production, that it will proceed with the second phase of the giant Khazzan gas field in Oman. The project, which started production ahead of schedule and under budget, is now producing around 1bn cubic feet of gas a day (Bcf/d) and approximately 35,000 barrels a day (Bbbl/d) of condensate. The second phase of the development, designated Ghazeer, is expected to come online in 2021 and deliver an additional 0.5Bcf/d of gas and over 15,000Bbl/d of condensate.

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Business opportunities across the energy sectors

Energy Vietnam 17 May 2018 • Lotte Legend Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City

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

25+ operators and contractors Keynote speakers include Mr Hoang Quoc Vuong 150+ one-to-one appointments Vice Minister, Ministry of Industry and Trade Mr Nguyen Vu Truong Son CEO, PVN 10+ exhibitors Mr Dang Hoang An CEO, EVN 200+ delegates In partnership with

Supported by

To book your place or to find out about sponsorship opportunities visit www.the-eic.com/EICConnect/EnergyVietnam.aspx Sponsorship and delegate enquiries

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Asia Pacific news Regional update The EIC Asia Pacific office is continuing preparations for EIC Connect Energy Vietnam 2018 to be held in Ho Chi Minh City on 17 May.

Regional news

Azman

Nasir

We’re very fortunate to have as co-organisers Vietnam’s national oil company PetroVietnam (PVN), the national utility company Vietnam Electricity (EVN) and the British Embassy in Vietnam.

While the event line up is currently being finalised, I’m very excited to be able to confirm that the Vice Minister for Industry and Trade Mr Hoang Quoc Vuong has graciously agreed to give the keynote address and officially open the one day event.

Other representatives providing company briefings and taking part in one-to-one appointments will come from: • GE Vietnam • PetroVietnam Technical Services • Phu Quoc POC • Premier Oil • Soco International • TechnipFMC For the latest speaker line up and to book your place please visit: www.the-eic.com/EICConnect/EnergyVietnam.aspx To find out about the activity taking place in Vietnam’s energy sector and where the country’s key projects are taking place please turn to page 2 for EIC Asia Pacific Regional Analyst Angeline Elias’ sector analysis.

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

ADB projects in Cambodia, Mongolia get green funding

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has secured US$190m in funding from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) for its climate change projects in Cambodia, Mongolia and Tajikistan, shoring up the bank’s efforts to increase its climate financing for the Asia Pacific region.

China to boost exploration investment

CNOOC Ltd has committed to boosting investment for offshore development by up to US$12.7bn this year. About 51% of the budget will be spent on domestic exploration and production, with 65% of that amount allocated to development, 18% to exploration, 16% to production and the remainder to other areas.

PLN plans tender of mini LNG facilities in West Papua State-owned electricity firm PT PLN plans to put out to tender the provision of mini LNG facilities including regasification, storage and vessels to be developed in five locations in West Papua, Indonesia. Moreover, PLN is also planning to develop similar facilities in Bangka Belitung and Pontianak, where a prequalification tender is in progress.

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North and Central America news Regional update

In April, the EIC North and Central America office celebrated the EIC’s 75th Anniversary by hosting a group of 63 members and non-members at the Toyota Center for Amand a Duho n a Houston Rockets basketball game, pictured below.

This corporate entertainment event allowed the first 30 delegates registered to participate in a pregame tunnel fan experience. This was an exclusive experience where 30 people were able to go onto the court before tip-off and high-five the players as they exited the tunnel: 10 people were in the Houston Rockets tunnel and 20 people were in the Portland Trail Blazers tunnel. Delegates thoroughly enjoyed rooting for their teams at the game which resulted in a Houston Rockets victory. As part of its 75th Anniversary celebration, the EIC is collecting in aid of Cancer Research UK and The Ocean Cleanup. All proceeds will be split equally between the two charities.

We look forward to hosting another successful UK pavilion at OTC this month. Within the margins of the conference and exhibition, we will host oneto-one meetings with DIT commercial officers and representatives from major operators and contractors.

We will also have a number of presentations taking place at the UK pavilion. If you are extending your stay in Houston after OTC please contact me via my email to reserve your hot desk or conference facilities at our Houston office.

Interest in EIC Connect Oil & Gas USA (6 September, Houston) remains high. This month we launched online bookings and are already seeing take-up of sponsorship opportunities. We are delighted to welcome William Hare back as our Lanyard Sponsor for the second consecutive year. Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to spotlight your innovative product and/or showcase a successful service or technology. For more details on sponsorship and exhibition packages, please contact us at houston@the-eic.com Amanda Duhon, Regional Manager, North & Central America amanda.duhon@the-eic.com

Regional news

Mexico opens fourth long-term power auction

Mexico’s Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) has launched Mexico’s fourth long-term power auction. The first three were previously managed by the Mexican Ministry of Energy (SENER). Bidding rules were published by the National Energy Control Center (CENACE) on 28 March 2018. Prequalification requests will be due in August 2018.

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

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> First sight of one-to-one appointments

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South America news Regional update

As you’re reading this OTC 2018 will be well under way in Houston (30 April – 3 May).

OTC is a great place to start doing business in South America. This year’s event, Clariss e Roch as always, will host buyers a and decision makers from some of Latin America’s biggest energy companies. I’ll be at the event, so please don’t hesitate to contact me if you’d like me to make any introductions or have any questions about projects and opportunities in South America.

On 10 May we’ll be holding the Understanding Procurement in Petrobras event at our Rio office, followed a week later by the DNV GL led Understanding Local Content and the Impact on Suppliers Development session on 17 May. If you need any assistance or advice in the region or for more information about upcoming events, please contact me via my email address below.

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

In February, we launched the EIC Country Report: Brazil.

I presented the findings of the report on 12 March during a visit to London, while report author EIC Analyst Pietro Ferreira detailed its main aspects including the key projects across all energy sectors and tips on how to do business in Brazil on 5 April in Rio. EIC members can download the EIC Country Report: Brazil for free via EICDataStream while non-members can purchase it for £195 + VAT by contacting info@the-eic.com

Myself with the Brazilian Ambassador, Mr Eduardo dos Santos, at the Brazilian Embassy in London

Regional news

4th pre-salt round in June

The fourth bidding round for production-sharing contracts (PSCs) in Brazil’s pre-salt area is scheduled for 7 June. Four blocks will be on offer in the Campos and Santos Basins. The removal of the requirement that Petrobras must be the sole operator of pre-salt areas greatly benefited IOCs in Brazil: Statoil and Shell acquired a total of three blocks at the 2nd and 3rd PSC bidding rounds that took place in October 2017.

A-4 winners to add 1GW of new capacity

Brazil’s A-4 power auction, designed for projects that will start operations within four years, has awarded power purchase agreements to 39 projects with a combined installed capacity of 1GW. The biggest winner was PV solar, with 29 projects with a nominal capacity of 806MW, followed by wind (114MW), biomass (61MW) and small hydro power plants (41MW).

Vestas to set up facility in Argentina

The Danish wind turbine manufacturer has announced the installation of a hub and nacelle assembly facility in Argentina’s Buenos Aires province. The company is keen on tapping the country’s massive potential for wind power, which will have a key role in the government’s goal to produce 20% of Argentina’s electricity from renewable sources by 2025. Vestas’ installed capacity in the country, considering wind farms in operation and under construction, surpasses 900MW. The company’s presence in South America also includes a hub and nacelle manufacturing facility in Ceará, located in north-east Brazil.

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 ǔȭǜƬǚǚǔǷƬȭƋƬ Řȭƞ ɁˁǜǚɁɁǘ njɁʁ  

  ǜǒƬ ǜƬƋǒȭǔƋŘǚƙ ɁɡƬʁŘǜǔɁȭŘǚ    

    *ʁآǔǚǔŘȭ ȧŘʁǘƬǜ

       ÀŘȭŘǷƬʁƙ ăǜʁŘǜƬǷǔƋ ăɁˁʁƋǔȭǷ Řȭƞ ,ŘǜƬǷɁʁ˿ ÀŘȭŘǷƬȧƬȭǜ 

   

   ñʁɁǖƬƋǜ ÀŘȭŘǷƬʁ ďƬƬǘŘ˿ ÏǏʊǒɁʁƬ ă*À ÏǏʊǒɁʁƬ



       

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