Inside Energy September 2018

Inside Monthly news for EIC members September 2018

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Sector analysis UK Offshore Wind As the world’s wind industry congregates at WindEnergy Hamburg this month it seemed timely to focus our sector analysis on the UK’s thriving offshore wind sector.

Earlier in the summer the UK government confirmed its plans to hold biennial auctions for offshore wind subsidies as part of the drive to double capacity in the sector over the next decade, giving companies greater certainty around investment decisions. Around 13GW of offshore wind is either deployed or contracted in the UK today.

This means that up to £557m of funding will be available in the next contracts for difference auction with most of this expected to be allocated to offshore wind projects given their falling costs. For the first time it would also include onshore wind from remote locations like the Shetland Islands marking a much needed positive step for the industry.

The contract for difference auction process has forced firms to be transparent about the amount of support they actually need and has halved the cost of funding offshore wind. The system has been adopted worldwide and is recognised as a major UK contribution to the development of clean energy.

In addition, the offshore wind sector is working with the UK government to develop an ambitious sector deal.

The decision to continue support via auctions sets the path to deliver the investment that will be needed to meet the UK’s ambition of deploying up to a cumulative total capacity of 30GW of offshore wind by 2030. It also predicts that exports from the industry could increase fivefold to £2.6bn per year.

The aim of the sector deal is to unlock the investment that will drive a step-change in increased productivity, export opportunities and the growth of a skilled and diverse workforce around the UK.

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He is working with supply chain companies to encourage existing suppliers to increase their capability in the offshore wind sector and to introduce the significant business opportunities to new enterprises.

A key part of the review is looking at how SMEs can join this growing industry, making sure they understand what industry needs and routes into the sector.

Improving productivity across the supply chain will have positive knock-on effects throughout the UK, reducing the cost of offshore wind even further, benefitting domestic and industrial consumers.

The ambition is to grow the export value of offshore wind goods and services five-fold by 2030, by which time half of the revenue for UK suppliers in the sector could come from exports. This is a lucrative opportunity that UK companies want to be involved in.

The supply chain development plan will include deliverable opportunities and suggestions on how the UK can increase productivity and value at every stage of the offshore wind supply chain. The review is expected to be completed in Q3 2018.

On the global front the UK is the global leader with 35.2GW of capacity either in operation, development or planning. This is followed by Germany with an offshore wind farm fleet and pipeline of 23.4GW and Taiwan with 8.3GW. Overall, 104GW of offshore wind capacity is either operational or in development or planning globally.

Amisha Patel, Head of Power, Nuclear & Renewables and Public Affairs amisha.patel@the-eic.com

Electricity generated from offshore wind in the UK in the first quarter of 2018 was 7.9TWh, marking a 53% increase compared to the same period of 2017. This was mainly due to the increase in the UK’s offshore wind capacity, which amounted to 2GW over the last year.

The UK has launched a full review of the UK supply chain, with the aim of delivering a supply chain development plan, being led by independent expert Martin Whitmarsh, former McLaren Group CEO and Formula One Team Principal.

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Inside this issue...

September is a very exciting – and busy – month for the EIC. On the 6th, we’re holding the second EIC Connect Oil & Gas USA conference and exhibition after a sold-out inaugural event last year.

Returning to the Norris Conference Centres in Houston we’ll be joined by a whole host of major regional operators and contractors involved in some of the US’ biggest energy projects.

Ahead of the event we caught up with three of them: Bechtel’s James Hart, McDermott’s Esteban Peña and Pemex’s Heriberto Sillas to find out what they look for in their partners and the supply chain gaps they’re aiming to fill at EIC Connect Oil & Gas USA 2018 (page 27).

Staying with the Americas, our Brazil office is involved in two major events. For the first time ever, we’re co-hosting the Brazil Energy Future Summit on 3-4 September in partnership with the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies and DIT. Later in the month on the 24th, we’re hosting the UK pavilion at Rio Oil & Gas – the biggest O&G event on the continent after OTC. EIC Head of the Americas Clarisse Rocha goes into more detail on page 25.

Closer to home, the EIC will be co-hosting the UK pavilion at WindEnergy Hamburg on 25 to 28 September – one of the world’s biggest renewables events.

We’re using the occasion to launch a completely new EIC Renewable Energy Membership option. If you’re at the event make sure you visit us on stand 1018 in Hall B1OG to find out how we can help you win work on renewables projects across the globe.

Edward White, Editor and Communications Manager edward.white@the-eic.com

EIC launches new Renewable Energy Membership at WindEnergy Hamburg

The EIC will be hosting the UK pavilion at WindEnergy Hamburg on 25-28 September where we’ll be launching our new Renewable Energy Membership category. Visit us on stand 1018 in Hall B1OG to find out more.

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Contents Sector analysis

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One-to-one 4 EICDataStream 5 New EIC members Member news

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Social media round up 13 Forthcoming events

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Overseas events

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Spotlight on technology 21 Middle East news

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Asia Pacific news

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South America news 25 North America news

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EIC Connect USA

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with Nick Nooren CEO, WTS Energy

WTS Energy is a solutions provider focused on helping global energy organisations to achieve a cost effective, competent and efficient workforce. WTS Energy offers multiple service lines: workforce management and human capital development, manpower and technical assistance as well as recruitment.

Since 2000 WTS Energy has been delivering added value to its customers worldwide by transforming contractors’ efficiency and boosting local content with the implementation of cutting-edge solutions like cloud-based knowledge transfer, competence and performance management solutions in Africa, Middle East, Europe and the Americas.

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Can you tell us about your workforce management solutions?

The modern 21st century workforce includes more and more contract staff. Effective management of any company’s contracted workforce represents a serious opportunity. When done right, you can leverage greatly from the increased performance and productivity achieved when the temporary workforce is fully engaged with the company’s values and objectives. Our solution is designed to improve staff productivity, identify performance gaps and deliver targeted competency training by engaging with the contracted workforce. I believe Richard Branson said it best: ‘Train people well enough so they can leave, treat them well enough so they don’t want to.’

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While traditionally operating in the O&G sector, WTS also recruits for the renewables industry, how did this development come around?

In the world of today where the demand for renewable energy is growing, there are a number of exciting technologies and projects ongoing to generate electricity from renewable sources. WTS Energy has been working in the supply of engineering and project management skills in the renewables sector since 2007.

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We are currently involved in wind energy, solar and geothermal.

The skills set for the renewables industry is complimentary to the traditional O&G sector and it provides opportunities for our engineers. And there are projects in almost every country both in the developed world and in the emerging markets.

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You recently acquired The Sniffers, what does the company do?

The Sniffers offers emission reduction services, energy saving projects for steam and flare-losses and underground pipeline and cable network integrity services. Since February 2018 The Sniffers is part of WTS Energy. Our main customers are active worldwide in the oil and gas industry, tank terminals, the petrochemical and chemical industry, and pipeline operations.

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The Sniffers measures volatile organic compound emissions to the atmosphere, detects and quantifies energy leaks. With our advice, customers can reduce their emissions, save energy and prolong the life time of the assets.

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What do the next couple of years have in store for WTS?

To support the energy industry in retaining and attracting talent, reducing our environmental footprint and embracing technology advancements.

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Last month we established our first Training Academy for Human Capital Development.

This is our way of sharing knowledge through targeted learning methods.

We are at the beginning of a revolution that will change the way people work, live and relate to each other. In the future we will be using robotics, AI, the Internet of Things and more.

In our academies around the world we aim to make these advancements easier and more accessible; we’re helping to shape a future with greater opportunity and equality for all.

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The UK energy industries, particularly the O&G sector, are facing a skills shortage.

How can we create the next generation of engineers?

We have a wonderful track record in the O&G sector and do whatever it takes to make this industry one of the best in the world and a real career opportunity for us all. We want the next generation of graduates to join our industry and have an exciting career as well. I am very excited and optimistic about the future. To attract young graduates, it should be about value and not about volume. The future is there for companies who choose to be entrepreneurial, dynamic and environmentally responsive.

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Belene nuclear power plant

Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm

Energy from Waste Edmonton EcoPark

Operator: NEK Value: US$12.4bn Development of a new build 2GW nuclear power plant at Belene on the River Danube. The project comprises two modern 1GW class VVER units.

The project has recently been reopened by the Bulgarian government, who are searching for investors and equipment manufacturers.

Operator: Eolien Maritime France Value: US$3.2bn A 480MW wind farm located 12km offshore. The project will consist of 80 turbines with a capacity of 6MW. Fugro has recently concluded a geotechnical survey of the site. Commissioning is scheduled for 2023.

Operator: LondonWaste Value: US$637m Development of a combined heat and power energy from waste facility in north London with a capacity of at least 50MWe. The plant will use anaerobic digestion and process up to 700,000 tonnes of waste per year.

Bidding for the main waste services contract has begun.

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Buzzard phase II Operator: Nexen Value: US$500m A subsea development at the Buzzard northern area has received full sanction from its partners. A significant amount of work is being executed

by UK-based companies including WorleyParsons Services UK, Subsea 7, Baker Hughes, a GE company, AGR Well Management, providing opportunities for the UK supply chain.

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Nassiriya natural gas to liquids plant Operator: South Gas Company Value: US$1bn Development of an NGL plant to recover 200MMscf/d of dry gas, LPG and condensate. Baker Hughes, a GE company, has been awarded a contract to provide modular skid-mounted gas processing technology, which is developed in the US and Italy.

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Scarborough gas field Operator: Woodside Petroleum Value: US$1bn Wood is supporting the execution of a concept definition for the proposed dry gas field development. Major contractors are currently bidding for FEED packages, which include SURF work and a semi-submersible production platform. Successful FEED contractors will be awarded the EPCI contracts.

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New EIC members NEW GLOBAL MEMBER

NEW UK MEMBER

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Arnlea Systems Ltd

Crondall Energy Subsea Ltd

Dales Marine Services Ltd

13 Bon Accord Square Aberdeen AB11 6DJ

Dales Business Centre 25 York Street Aberdeen AB11 5DP

The Nominated Representative is Mr Paul Goonan, Business Development Manager

The Nominated Representative is Ms Amy Grant-Simpson, Business Development Manager

Telephone +44 (0)1224 620 000

Telephone +44 (0)1224 580 385

The Nominated Representative is Mr Ash Sinha, Commercial & Business Development Manager

Email paul.goonan@arnlea.com

Email amy.grant-simpson@ crondall-energy.com

Web www.arnlea.com

Web www.crondall-energy.com

Web www.dalesmarine.co.uk

Arnlea is a software product company working extensively in the oil and gas market, supplying its Intrinsix products to optimise mobility, data capture (such as RFID and barcode) and efficiency for asset management, while improving operational excellence and reducing OPEX.

Crondall Energy is a leading independent oil and gas consultancy providing strategic, commercial and technical services for offshore oil and gas projects that use floating production and subsea technologies.

Dales Marine is a leading UK ship repair, maintenance and fabrications business providing dedicated support to the global marine and oil and gas industries. Operating five drydocks located within major Scottish ports and providing unrivalled access for clients 24/7, 365 days a year.

Johnstone House 50-54 Rose Street Aberdeen AB10 1UD

Intrinsix is available as a complete solution or in separate modules – Intrinsix for inspections and maintenance, Intrinsix for materials management and Intrinsix Ex for Ex inspections and maintenance in hazardous areas – and can run either standalone or fully integrated with clients’ corporate system.

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The range of technical services that Crondall Energy offers covers project challenges from subsea systems right through to floating production facilities and offloading systems.

Crondall Energy works with a range of project stakeholders, including oil and gas operators, investors, insurance providers and law firms. The company helps clients to manage technical, commercial and strategic risks and achieve positive project outcomes.

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Telephone +44 (0)1224 212 778 Email ash@dalesmarine.co.uk

With roots dating back to 1987, Dales Marine has been servicing the shipping, oil and gas, chemical, and power generation industries with bespoke engineering services, within the shortest lead time to the highest standard.

With a commitment to quality Dales Marine is certified to an ISO 9001 gold standard, ensuring all projects follow a set criteria of quality standards and efficiency.

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Laser Gulf Engineering Ltd

Opidis, an Idox Company

Pemex Procurement International, Inc

Metropolitan House 31-33 High Street Inverness IV1 1HT

First floor, The Grosvenor 72 Gordon Street Glasgow G1 3RS

10344 Sam Houston Park Drive Suite 100, Houston TX 77064

The Nominated Representative is Ms Nicola Rogerson, Marketing Manager

The Nominated Representative is Ms Gabriela Sam, Supplier Relations and Compliance Specialist Senior Supplier Alliances

The Nominated Representative is Mr Alan Bell, Operations Manager Telephone +44 (0)1463 231 100

Telephone +44 (0)870 333 7101

Telephone +1 713 430 3265

Email alan.bell@lasergulf.com

Email nicola.rogerson@the-eic.com

Email gsam@pemexprocurement.com

Web www.lasergulf.com

Web www.opidis.com

Web pemexprocurement.com

Laser Gulf is an ISO9001 and OHSAS18001 accredited global company with offices in the UK, Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan.

Opidis focuses on delivering collaborative engineering document management to owner operators and EPCs. The company helps to reduce costs and increase efficiency, while maintaining regulatory compliance and improving safety. Opidis’ solutions provide a central source for all your content on complex engineering and large-capital projects – P&IDs, drawings, vendor documents, safety manuals and more – throughout the asset lifecycle.

Pemex Procurement International – PPI is an affiliate of Pemex, based in Houston, Texas, and provides international procurement services to Pemex and all its subsidiaries since 1994.

Laser Gulf offers specialist dimensional control surveying, laser scanning, engineering design and support services to the offshore and onshore oil and gas, petrochemical and mining industries.

Laser Gulf has made significant investments in the latest generation of survey equipment and supporting software, ACAD packages and analytical engineering software systems.

Laser Gulf’s fabrication division, registered in Azerbaijan, has facilities that have been constructed to international standards and outfitted with new fabrication, testing and lifting equipment. Laser Gulf endeavours to ensure that projects are delivered on time, on budget and to a standard that meets or exceeds client’s expectations.

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PPI is responsible for the entire supply chain process, including the identification of potential suppliers all around the globe, conducting market research, negotiating procurement legal instruments, implementing sourcing processes, and handling logistics to final destination.

Opidis understands that each organization is different, so its solutions are deployed in the cloud, on premise, or in a hybrid model to support your preferred way of working with your businesscritical information.

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New EIC members

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NEW GLOBAL MEMBER

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Pentagon Freight Services Plc

Price Forbes & Partners Ltd

RKA Ltd

Main Road Orpington Kent BR5 3HP

2 Minster Court Mincing Lane London EC3R 7PD

The Nominated Representative is Ms Denise Deering, Executive Assistant

The Nominated Representative is Mr Richard Scott, CEO China

Telephone +44 (0)1689 877 777

Telephone +1 661 834 1775

Email denise.deering@ pentagonfreight.com

Email richardscott@priceforbes.com

Web www.pentagonfreight.com

Web priceforbes.com

Email russ.kenrick@rka-uk.com

For over 44 years, Pentagon Freight has worked to a simple principle: to be recognised by clients, colleagues, competitors and supply chain as the ‘best-in-class’ freight forwarding and logistics service provider to the energy and resource industries.

Price Forbes is an independent specialist global wholesale insurance broker with offices in Bermuda, Chile, Dubai, London and South Africa. The company has had just over 11 successive years of growth, placing nonstandard risks for large multinational companies. Its team of experts work closely with clients ensuring that they are aligned with the best markets, people and products available to achieve the right solution.

RKA is the UK and Ireland sales agency for Koncar Distribution & Special Transformers of Zagreb, Croatia. Koncar D&ST’s expertise is in the custom design, manufacture, testing, delivery, installation and commissioning of transformers rated up to 100MVA and 170kV utilising EU components and materials of the highest quality.

What sets Pentagon apart in the industry is its breadth of service provision that covers multiple locations in key energy regions worldwide – and continues to grow. Pentagon’s depth of capability takes its work beyond the conventional, encompassing training, guidance, consultancy services and complementary support for extra added value.

Pentagon’s ongoing investment in its people, technology and facilities ensures that it is equipped to meet clients’ needs today – and in the future.

Pentagon’s ‘can do’ culture enables everyone in the organisation to move quickly and decisively to ensure clients’ objectives are met.

The international team of Pentagon people is defined by expertise, professionalism and a commitment to customer service that has shaped its success story from the start.

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Price Forbes has over 380 employees working in all aspects of broking, technical, claims and support. Price Forbes became part of the Ardonagh Group in June 2007.

As well as winning Broker of the Year at both London Reactions and Insurance Insider Awards in 2016, Lloyd’s of London statistics show Price Forbes to be a market leader for claims transactions, advices and settlement times among the 31 major Lloyd’s brokers monitored.

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76 Gainsborough Avenue Liverpool Merseyside L31 7AZ The Nominated Representative is Mr Russ Kenrick, Agency New Business Development Specialist Telephone +44 (0)151 222 1745

Production is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 standards. Installation and commissioning services as well as quick and responsive after-sales support are provided through their own personnel and local service specialist partners.

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Techflow Marine

Tube Tech International Ltd

Wood

Unit 4 Silverton Court Northumberland Business Park Cramlington Northumberland NE23 7RY

14 Rawreth Industrial Estate Rawreth Lane, Rayleigh Essex SS6 9RL

Sir Ian Wood House Harness Road Altens Aberdeen AB12 3LE

The Nominated Representative is Mr Jon Camp, Managing Director

The Nominated Representative is Mr Stewart Buchanan, Business Development Director

Telephone +44 (0)191 250 1865

Telephone +44 (0)1268 786 999

Telephone +44 (0)1224 851 000

Email malcolm.smith@tfm-uk.com

Email jon.camp@tubetech.com

Email stewart.buchanan@woodplc.com

Web www.techflowmarine.com

Web www.tubetech.com

Web www.woodplc.com

Techflow Marine is a proven global supplier of fluid and bulk transfer systems to the oil, gas and petrochemical industries. Techflow Marine has extensive experience in the design, manufacture, supply and aftersales support of a range of specialist products for floating production and drilling vessels as well as onshore reels for ship to ship and ship to shore transfer.

Tube Tech’s global reputation for achieving the highest return on investment after the removal of fouling from heat transfer assets is unparalleled, even in the world’s most challenging environments.

Wood is a global leader in the delivery of project, engineering and technical services to energy and industrial markets.

Wood operates in more than 60 countries, employing around 55,000 people, with revenues of around US$10bn.

The Nominated Representative is Mr Malcolm Smith, Business Development Manager

Techflow Marine operates and maintains a quality management system in accordance with ISO 9001:2015, accredited by LRQA (Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance). Techflow Marine’s quality system is a key factor in providing products and services that consistently satisfy the needs and expectations of the company’s stakeholders.

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For over 25 years, Tube Tech International has invested extensively in research and development to deliver the world’s leading cleaning and inspection service. Unsurpassed in its ability to reduce downtime, lower emissions, increase throughput and improve safety, the company continues to invest heavily in innovative alternatives.

From oil refining and petrochemicals to nuclear and sewerage, Tube Tech has the expertise to deliver unrivalled cleaning and inspection solutions.

Its world-leading portfolio of remote control and robotic cleaning methods includes solutions that can be applied while the plant remains online without shutdown. Alongside its cleaning technology, Tube Tech’s eminent team of leading consultants and advisors and onthe-ground rapid response teams are just some of the advantages available to its clients.

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Wood provides performancedriven solutions throughout the asset lifecycle, from concept to decommissioning across a broad range of industrial markets, including the upstream, midstream and downstream oil and gas, power and process, environment and infrastructure, clean energy, mining, nuclear, and general industrial sectors.

Wood strives to be the best technical services company to work with, work for and invest in.

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Member news Amarinth delivers US$500k Schlumberger pump order

Centrifugal pump specialist Amarinth has delivered US$500K of API 610 OH2 pumps to Schlumberger which will be deployed on a process water treatment package at the Maersk-operated Dunga oil field in Kazakhstan.

The order, for six API 610 OH2 super duplex stainless steel pumps, was the first that Schlumberger had placed with Amarinth.

The pumps were required on a very tight 26-week delivery and will be used on a process water treatment package.

The Dunga field is an onshore development located 50km northeast of Aktau on the east coast of the Caspian Sea in western Kazakhstan and is currently producing around 15,000 barrels of oil per day.

The pumps will operate in the challenging Kazakhstan environment that can see temperatures reach 45C in the summer but plunge to -30C in the winter.

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Find out all that’s new in waste heat recovery

Green’s is holding a technical education day covering optimisation of waste heat recovery to save money and reduce carbon footprint, the latest in system design and manufacture and why proactive maintenance reduces costs.

This event is on 27 September and is being held at one of the UK’s most famous art galleries, the Hepworth Wakefield.

Places are strictly limited. If you would like to come along and earn professional development (CPD) points while learning ways in which you could help your company cut costs and improve the environment email team@greenspower.co.uk or call +44 (0)1924 203 970.

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HTL Group unveils new West Midlands Tensioner Centre of Excellence Global controlled bolting OEM HTL Group is continuing its product development roll out with the launch of its new Tensioner Centre of Excellence in the West Midlands.

The West Midlands facility will be the centre of HTL’s tensioning equipment innovation, expanding the group’s current tensioner offering and delivering a standard and custom range of tensioning equipment to market that meets client’s exact specifications.

Based within the new facility is newly appointed Research and Development Manager Joe Vernam alongside Phil Jarvis, Global Sales Director.

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Phil commented, ‘HTL Group’s announcement of our new Tensioner Centre of Excellence represents the dawn of a new and particularly exciting chapter for HTL. Together with existing operational facilities strategically located around the UK, establishing a presence here in the Midlands not only “closes the loop” in providing unparalleled UK coverage, but also provides the expertise to support our evergrowing global presence.’

Joe added, ‘It is a hub where we will develop new technologies and expand our product offering to the tensioner market, opening up opportunities for both OEM hire and sales, allowing us to demonstrate our commitment and engineering capabilities to customers.’

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For more information: www.htlgroup.com

KCA Deutag and SOCAR AQS announce Caspian joint venture

UK-based KCA Deutag and Azerbaijan’s SOCAR AQS have formed a joint venture that will target existing and future opportunities in the offshore and onshore Caspian drilling and engineering market.

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The joint venture will be called Turan Drilling & Engineering Company LLC. Turan Drilling & Engineering Company LLC will create a platform for the two businesses to work together to grow their operations in Azerbaijan, combining KCA Deutag’s expertise as one of the world’s leading drilling and engineering contractors with SOCAR AQS’s unrivalled knowledge, experience and infrastructure in the Caspian region.

The joint venture will be based in Baku, Azerbaijan and will focus on business development in the provision of oil and gas well drilling and engineering services in the Caspian offshore and certain other parts of the Central Asia region.

Turan Drilling & Engineering Company LLC will be committed to investing in the local community through the employment and development of Azerbaijani nationals.

The KCA Deutag group currently employs approximately 780 people in Azerbaijan, 79% of whom are Azerbaijani nationals. The group has been operating in the country since 1995 when it was awarded its first drilling contract.

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For more information: www.kcadeutag.com

NES Global Talent celebrates 10th anniversary in Australasia

Australasia is forecasting 20% growth in revenue in 2018, with all market indicators looking positive for the next five years. Our success in Australasia has in no small part been due to the high calibre of people who have joined the team over the decade. The lifeblood of our operation is great people, and I would like to thank all the staff and clients who have helped us to successfully reach this milestone.

Matt Underhill, Managing Director for APAC, NES Global Talent

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NRL’s Washington branch one of the best places to work NRL Limited’s Washington recruitment branch is celebrating being listed as one of the best places to work in the north-east.

The accolade, awarded by local newspaper The Journal, judged businesses on how well they look after their employees.

Businesses had to demonstrate their commitment to staff training and development and benefits package, as well as how they ensure a good work-life balance and give back to the community.

The awards listed the top 50 businesses deemed the best places to work in the north-east, with NRL listed alongside regional and global brands such as Northumbria University, Sky and Miller Homes.

CEO Andrew Redmayne commented, ‘Our Washington team exemplify our business culture, acting on and living by our values each and every day.

‘Over the past 28 years I’ve proudly watched the branch grow and succeed, and truly believe this has only been possible because of the people. With a combined service of 46 years across the Washington leadership team, they have taken ownership of developing not only their sales and client base, but more importantly their culture and working environment – understanding that this long-term investment will pay off in dividends.’

NRL provides recruitment, training, rail maintenance and non-destructive testing services to the technical, engineering and construction sectors.

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NRL’s Washington branch one of the best places to work

NES Global Talent (NES) is celebrating a decade of delivering outstanding staffing solutions to the Australasia region.

From its first office in Perth servicing the oil and gas industry, NES has gone on to grow its team to over 50 staff, open up five more offices across the region and has diversified it’s offering in to other core sectors such as mining, infrastructure and construction, power and life sciences.

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Nylacast launches Chock Liner mooring technology

Custom made engineering product provider Nylacast has released the Chock Liner, its patented low friction technology which supports the safe and reliable mooring of vessels of all types and purpose.

The Chock Liner mooring technology from Nylacast provides vessels with the ability to be moored with greater safety, performance and efficiency, offering multiple benefits.

It is versatile and capable of being fitted to brand new vessels and retro fitted to existing chocks and panama fairleads with no hot works or dry docking required.

Increased safety is a feature of the Chock Liner which reduces rope wear and abrasion, decreasing the risk of breaking or failure. There is also no need for crew members to be near mooring lines under tension, as minimal chafe protection is required following installation of the Chock Liner.

The Chock Liner’s smooth surface and finish and its material characteristics provides better equalisation of mooring loads, especially when in high swell. Its self-lubricating, low friction material requires little or no maintenance and no painting, coating or external protection. wi

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Stork’s Caribbean team achieves global competence credential Stork Technical Services Trinidad and Tobago Ltd, has become the first business in Central and South America to achieve OPITO approval for the way it monitors and develops the skills and competence of its maintenance workers in the region.

Recognised as the global industry benchmark, the OPITO competency management system (CMS) accreditation confirms that Stork’s scaffolding and fabric maintenance personnel are carrying out their roles to a best-inclass international standard.

The company, a global leader of asset integrity to the oil and gas, chemical and power industries, demonstrated that its CMS for personnel across nine different roles within the business met the criteria set out by the global skills organisation following a period of stringent audits. These safetycritical posts include scaffolding, sandblasting, painting and tradesmen positions.

This is the second OPITO CMS approval Stork has achieved across its worldwide operations.

Its UK office in Aberdeen has upheld the OPITO standard for its workforce competence framework since 2007.

The new equipment will be able to simulate extreme deepwater pressure conditions, enabling accurate testing of subsea and drilling equipment.

John Drury, Managing Director at Trelleborg’s offshore facility in Skelmersdale, said, ‘Building this impressive new multi-million-pound testing facility ensures that we are able to provide our customers with the most reliable hyperbaric testing scenarios, guaranteeing peace of mind while ensuring quality, performance and efficiency in the product manufactured and delivered to them.

‘With the new test equipment located immediately adjacent to our main manufacturing site, we will be able to take advantage of our onsite engineering support, which will enable us to provide greater flexibility to meet our customers’ testing and delivery schedules.’

Hyperbaric testing is the only way to effectively simulate deepwater conditions and to confirm the reliability of product in deep subsea environments. It is the final opportunity for product assurance under hyperbaric conditions before delivery of the finished product for offshore installation.

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

The Horizon 2020 SME Instrument is a public funding programme that funds risk innovation in small businesses. It funds market-creating innovation in disruptive small businesses that have significant growth potential and global ambitions. The SME Instrument is part of Horizon 2020 – the EU’s €80bn funding programme for research and innovation.

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

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Forthcoming events 3 September Energy Summit

Brazil Energy Future Summit RB1 Convention Center, Rio de Janeiro

4 September Management Course

EICDataStream Overview EIC Kuala Lumpur

6 September Industry Overview

Fundamentals of Oil and Gas EIC London

6 September Sector Showcase

Floating Offshore Wind Aker Solutions, Aberdeen

6 September EIC Connect

12/26 September Management Course

EICDataStream training Online

13 September Business Presentation

Southern Members Update EIC London

14 September Business Presentation

Opportunities with Cairn & ONGC EIC London

17 September Overseas Exhibition

Gastech 2018 Fira, Barcelona

18 September Technical Workshop

EIC Connect Oil & Gas USA

Introduction to Electric Motors

7 September Sector Showcase

19 September Management Course

Norris Conference Centers, Houston

Nuclear Decommissioning Aker Solutions, Aberdeen

10 September Overseas Delegation

Mozambique and South Africa Maputo and Cape Town

11 September Technical Workshop

Reciprocating Compressors

Dresser-Rand, A Siemens Business, Frimley

11 September Management Course

EICDataStream Overview EIC Houston

12 September HSE Training

The ATEX Directives SGS Baseefa Ltd, Buxton

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ATB Laurence Scott, Norwich

Engineering Contractor Procurement EIC London

19 September Business Presentation

Northern Members Update EIC Teesside

24 September Overseas Exhibition

Rio Oil & Gas

RioCentro Convention Center, Rio de Janeiro

25 September Overseas Exhibition

WindEnergy Hamburg Hamburg Messe, Germany

26 September Business Presentation

Opportunities with McDermott Yas Island Rotana, Abu Dhabi

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11 October Technical Workshop

Introduction to Pump Design SPP Pumps, Coleford

11 October Corporate Entertainment

EIC National Awards Dinner 8 Northumberland Avenue, London

16 October Management Course

Effective Local Agents

Minster International, EIC London

16 October Management Course

EICDataStream Overview EIC Kuala Lumpur

17 October Technical Workshop

Introduction to Steam Turbines Peter Brotherhood, Peterborough

23 October Overseas Exhibition

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

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

ADIPEC 2018

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

Offshore South East Asia (OSEA)

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

• Prime location in Hall ABC next to big players.

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

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

EGYPS 2019

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

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

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

OTC Houston 2019

6-9 May 2019 NRG Park, Houston Sponsorship Opportunities and lounge passes still available. To find out more please get in touch with Luke Hanns: luke.hanns@the-eic.com

OTC Houston 2019 Scotland Pavilion

6-9 May 2019 NRG Park, Houston Book your space now to avoid disappointment, please get in touch with Lucia Durante: lucia.durante@the-eic.com

OGA 2019

18-20 June 2019 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia The OGA series is the region’s number one oil and gas event, hosting exhibitors from the oil and gas industry worldwide. OGA 2019 will be yet another showcase of the latest technology, equipment and machinery in the fields of oil, gas and petrochemical engineering. It is a key event for exhibitors and trade visitors to meet, discuss and network. To register your interest, please contact: lucia.durante@the-eic.com

Offshore Europe 2019

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

• Prime location in Hall 1.

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AssetMap EICAssetMap extends its reach into Norway

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

The upgraded EICAssetMap includes details of over

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

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

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

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

by YOU, our members.

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

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

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

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

Awards ceremony

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

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

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Spotlight on technology Jo Bird and Co Ltd

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JB80 RANGE OF FIRE SAFETY EQUIPMENT STORAGE Jo Bird & Co Ltd is an internationally recognised leader in the design and manufacture of lifesaving and fire safety equipment storage. Since its establishment in 1986, Jo Bird has a proven track record in the world’s harshest environments. It won the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation 2018.

Protecting fire safety equipment

The JB80 range is designed to protect fire safety equipment from prolonged exposure (10-15 years) in harsh environments such as high winds, tropical rain, salt water spray and extremes of heat and cold (-40C to +50C).

The composite material used for these products are glass reinforced plastics (GRP) manufactured using new resin transfer moulding (RTM) technology to provide high quality, zero corrosion, lightweight, high specific strength and stiffness, maintenance free and with long-term cost saving.

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Unique designs

• The first cabinets in this market segment to use advanced RTM technology to create a structure based on advanced composites.

• A high impact door manufactured using a sandwich structure composite configuration, offering optimal stiffness to weight ratio, good impact strength, water resistance, thermal insulation, and high fatigue resistance.

• A nylon rotary handle uniquely designed for performance, ergonomics, and appearance. The handle can withstand harsh environments and provides quick and easy access to vital fire safety products in case of emergency.

Customer benefits

Jo Bird customers benefit from the design, materials and manufacturing innovation of the product by improved weather protection for safety equipment, increased design quality, shorter lead times, reduced shipping costs and lower lifetime costs.

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UK and Europe news EICDataStream

Tracking the full lifecycle of over 6,700 worldwide renewables projects meaning you’ll never miss a business opportunity June has been a busy month

Regional update with a new member of the team and a new regional office.

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I’m delighted to introduce Events EICLaunchPad Natalie Melliard as our Terri S and ylveste training r Business Lead and Events Using the hot-desks, Our programme of global Manager, responsible for the EIC regional meeting and conference events and training highlights events programme in England. Natalie brings a wealth facilities in our global network opportunities on renewables of knowledge managing small of offices reduces and the experience from projects across the globe and large-scale events from inception to completion, risks and expenses and connects you with including graduation ceremonies, open days, inaugural associated with entering key operators and lectures, seminars and international arrivals and a new market contractors orientation events at Kingston University London. She is very much looking forward to broadening her knowledge in the energy industries and has already met a number of our members at events in June.

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

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

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EICRenewable Energy The UK’s Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has concluded the 30th Offshore Licensing Round and awarded 123 licences to 61 different companies. membership The licences cover 229 blocks or part-blocks. The licence round was characterised by new entrants as well as a clear demonstration of commitment to the UK North Sea from existing companies such as BP and Equinor. BP secured seven licences, five of which as operator, including the Skua field, a licence in the Northern North Sea and two licences west of Shetland. Equinor gained nine new licences across the UK Continental Shelf. The company has committed to one well on the Lifjellet prospect in the Jæren High area as well as a three-well exploration campaign on the Bigfoot and Pip prospects. The To become anRound EICisRenewable 31st Offshore Licensing expected to beEnergy launched in summer 2018. member please visit www.the-eic.com

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

Oil and Gas Authority announces 30th Offshore Licensing Round results

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

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Middle East news Regional update

We are looking forward to three significant events taking place in September.

On 10 September we will be taking a group of companies to Mozambique Terry W illis and South Africa. The timing is important considering the substantial LNG related projects in Mozambique that are approaching FID announcements. Meanwhile, in South Africa, the country’s rising energy demands continue to generate major opportunities for UK companies.

The following week sees the 8th Gulf Intelligence Energy Markets Forum taking place in Fujairah. This event provides an excellent arena to keep abreast of energy market developments as well as catch up with friends and colleagues, old and new.

Regional news

Divided zone oil fields to be reinstated

Following what was perceived as a fall out between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, production at two oil fields located in the neutral zone and operated jointly by the two parties, was suspended in October 2014 and May 2015 but plans are now in place to reinstate both fields with Kuwait Petroleum Company already in discussions with a number of machine parts suppliers.

Looking at the geo-political landscape, there continues to be developments both positive and negative. On the positive side, we see Qatar announcing major investments despite the current impasse that exists with its regional neighbours, who are also making significant investment decisions. Following a general election, Iraq has still to form a government with the delays causing a degree of social unrest. Over the border, Iran is grappling with the fallout from the US’ decision to reimpose sanctions, leaving companies to assess their exposure to possible penalties from the US Government.

It is not difficult to see that there continues to be a strengthening of ties between China and the Gulf countries, especially the UAE which has recently awarded significant contracts to Chinese contractors as well as allowing them to participate in the renewed concessions.

In addition to the concession renewal process, the national oil company, ADNOC has for the first time, offered a competitive bidding round for six oil and gas concessions, both onshore and offshore covering a total of 30,000sq km. Bids are due in October with the winners expected to be announced during ADIPEC in November.

Finally, as mentioned last month, we are now able to offer a Middle East Primary Membership option to companies focused on the region. Please get in touch for more details.

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Lastly, we are looking forward to hosting McDermott at our monthly lunch. Back in April, when they delivered a presentation at EIC Connect Oil, Gas & Beyond, it was not possible to speak publicly about the take over of CB&I. We therefore eagerly await to hear how the merger was achieved and how the new integrated company will operate.

Saudi Aramco awards US$350m pipeline contract

Italy’s Saipem has been awarded a US$350m EPC contract covering the installation of new pipelines at the Haradh gas compression plant. The contract involves the construction of a pipeline system with an overall length of over 700km.

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Asia Pacific news Regional update

According to the Institute for Energy Economics and the International Energy Association, ASEAN nations’ energy needs are projected Azman to grow 80% to 2040, the Nasir third biggest jump in the world, after China and India, as the region’s economy more than triples in size, and its population rises by almost a quarter to 760 million. ASEAN nations include Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Electricity demand in particular is set to triple by 2040. Together, total demand growth will be equivalent to 14% of all global energy demand to 2040.

The region is committed to developing its renewables sector to help meet its rising energy demand. From reduced carbon footprint to lower emissions to cleaner air, ASEAN countries know how important it is that they invest in renewable energy sources. International companies with specific expertise in renewables are encouraged to explore investment opportunities and develop new renewable energy projects in the ASEAN region. At the EIC we are very much aware of this trend towards renewables and are organising more events focusing on all of the energy sectors rather than just focusing on the oil and gas sector. For this reason, we organised EIC Connect Energy Indonesia in November 2017 and EIC Connect Energy Vietnam in May 2018.

In October 2018 we will continue this approach with EIC Connect Energy Malaysia. We are organising this Kuala Lumpur event in partnership with the national oil company PETRONAS, the British-Malaysia Chambers of Commerce and the Malaysian Oil & Gas Services Council.

A programme has been drawn up with a total of 25 speakers scheduled. These will be divided into five panel sessions with topics ranging from the outlook for projects in Malaysia, to the latest technology being employed and the issues facing the country’s renewable energy sectors.

We have invited speakers from local companies including PETRONAS, Malaysia International Shipping Company, Sapura Energy, Serba Dinamik and TNB, as well as international companies including Aker Solutions, McDermott, Petrofac, Shell, Subsea 7, TechnipFMC and Wood Group.

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Japan looks to offshore wind power

The country has approved a new energy plan, which includes a policy shift for the first time towards making renewable energy a major electricity source, calling for support for the development of offshore wind power capacity. By 2030, the government aims for renewables to account for 22 to 24% of the country’s electricity generation.

Bangladesh’s untapped wind power

According to a report by National Renewable Energy Laboratory, outdated wind speed models have caused Bangladesh to overlook its immense wind power potential. New USAID data has revealed that on average, coastal areas and some parts of the mid-east have wind speeds approximately 5 to 7 metres per second at an elevation of 100 metres meaning Bangladesh may be able to harness as much as 34,000MW of wind power.

Myanmar O&G companies urged to partner with foreign firms

The Ministry of Electricity and Energy has announced that it will start holding tenders for offshore oil and gas production in Myanmar by the end of 2018 and is encouraging local oil and gas firms to partner with foreign companies.

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South America news Regional update

September is an exciting month for the Rio office. We start with the Brazil Energy Future Summit on 3-4 September. We are organising this event in partnership with the Oxford Clariss e Roch Institute for Energy Studies a and the UK government. Presenting companies include Petrobras, Shell, EPE, ANP, Mines and Energy Ministry, International Energy Agency, ABRACE, ABRAGET, ABRACEEL and Gas Natural Açu.

Rio Oil & Gas, the second most important industry event in the Americas after OTC, also takes place this month from the 24th to 27th. The EIC-hosted UK lounge is, as usual, next to the country’s biggest operator Petrobras, and is housing eight exhibiting companies.

Alongside the Department for International Trade, we’ve put together a number of events to help our members get the most of their visit to this event. This includes several networking opportunities which include one-to-

Regional news

Petrobras and Total sign renewables MoU

Brazil’s state oil company has signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Total and Total Eren (a joint-venture between Total and Eren Groupe) for a possible partnership in the renewable energy segment.

Building on the strategic partnership announced by the two oil majors in February 2017, the latest agreement calls for collaboration in the development of onshore wind and solar power projects in Brazil. Petrobras currently has four wind farms in the country with a combined capacity of 104MW. Total Eren, meanwhile, started operations at the 20MW BJL 11 solar power plant last May and is currently developing the 90MW Dracena and the 20MW BJL 4 PV projects in Brazil’s Bahia state.

one meetings with main contractors and operators and a whisky tasting networking reception. The EIC’s Regional Manager for North and Central America Amanda Duhon will be in town and available for meetings with companies interested in those markets. Do let us know if you’re attending this show, it’ll be a pleasure to meet you and let you know what’s going on at the EIC and how we can help you make contacts and win work in the region.

A quick rewind, on 19 July Teekay’s Managing Director José Elias paid us a visit to talk about its projects in Brazil which include its FPSOs operating for Petrobras and Queiroz Galvão Exploração e Produção (QGEP). The Pioneiro de Libra FPSO, the production unit that will carry out extended well tests at the Libra pre-salt project, achieved first oil in November 2017. More recently, Teekay deployed its Petrojarl I FPSO at the Atlanta field, operated by QGEP. If you need any assistance, advice or for more information about upcoming events, please contact me.

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

Nordex to expand Brazil facility

The German wind turbine manufacturer has announced that it will double the capacity of its wind tower plant in Brazil’s Piauí state with a view to produce 400 towers per year. The announcement comes in the wake of a major 191 turbine order from Enel Green Power for a wind farm in Brazil, the largest single contract ever awarded to Nordex.

Vaca Muerta to boost petrochem projects in Argentina Continuous development of shale and tight gas reserves in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta formation could pave the way for US$10bn of new petrochemical projects, according to local reports. The main players behind this investment would be Dow, Petrocuyo, Profertil, TGS and TGN, among others.

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North and Central America news Regional update

With the second quarter of the year behind us, we would like to highlight our highly successful Regional Showcase: Mexico event which had over 60 delegates in attendance. Following Amand a Duho n the Mexico presidential elections in July 2018, the future energy minister for the new presidency, Rocío Nahle, confirmed that the energy reform will not be affected by the change in tenure. As Mexico is a high-value market in the North and Central America region, this event focused on highlighting current and future supply chain and project opportunities with operators and contractors and offered guidance on how to do business across the energy space in Mexico. We would like to thank EIC member, Eaton, for its hospitality in hosting our group at its Experience Center in Houston.

We are delighted to host our second EIC Connect Oil & Gas USA 2018 conference and exhibition in Houston this month on 6 September.

Anadarko, Apache, Baker Hughes, a GE company, Bechtel, Equinor, INTECSEA, WorleyParsons Group, Jacobs, JGC, Kosmos Energy, McDermott, UK Export Finance, and Wood will present at the event. Pemex PPI, Kiewit and many of the speaker companies listed above will be available for one-to-one meetings.

Sponsors, exhibitors and partners for this event include Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce, BrazilTexas Chamber of Commerce, British-American Business Council (BABC) Houston, Colombia-Texas Chamber of Commerce, Glamox Aqua Signal, IMI Precision Engineering, io oil & gas consulting, iPS Powerful People, Oil & Gas Journal, Panduit, Pipeline Technique, Rockwool Technical Insulation, The International Society of Mexico Energy (ISME), the UK Department for International Trade, William Hare and Wood.

This year, conference speakers will explore gamechanging technologies adopted to date and highlight innovative solutions that are forthcoming to position the oil and gas sector for long-term success. Moreover, key contractors will outline business opportunities and inform delegates about how the energy supply chain can engage with them in Houston. We very much look forward to welcoming you all to EIC Connect Oil & Gas USA. To book please visit: www.the-eic.com/EICConnect/OilGasUSA Amanda Duhon, Regional Manager, North & Central America amanda.duhon@the-eic.com Get in touch Share your news and views...

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Mexico plans multibilliondollar investment in nation’s O&G industry

In an effort to compensate for production declines over the past 14 years, Mexico has announced plans to invest US$4bn to drill new oil and gas wells and increase the nation’s production from 1.9MMbbl/d to 2.5MMbbl/d. Mexico has also announced plans to invest a total of US$8.6bn in its refineries over three years including the refurbishment of six refineries and construction of a new US$6bn 600,000bbl/d refinery in Dos Bocas, Tabasco.

BP acquires BHP Billiton’s onshore assets for US$10.5bn BHP Billiton has agreed to divest the bulk of its onshore oil and gas assets. BP will acquire BHP’s entire interests in the Permian, Haynesville, and Eagle Ford basins which currently produce a total of 190,000boe/d. The US$10.5bn deal marks a significant milestone for BP amid an ambitious growth plan. BHP Billiton will now focus on deepwater developments.

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EICICONNECT Oil & Gas USA 2018 meet the operators and contractors Ahead of EIC Connect Oil & Gas USA taking place in Houston on 6 September, Inside Energy caught up with three of the companies taking part in private one-to-one meetings with delegates, asking

what they look for in a supplier?

Bechtel is a global engineering, construction and project management company.

Since 1898, Bechtel has completed more than James 25,000 projects across H Procu art, Project remen t Mana 160 countries on all ger, Be chtel seven continents; operating through four global businesses: infrastructure; nuclear, security and environmental; oil, gas and chemicals; and mining and metals.

McDermott is a premier, fully-integrated provider of technology, engineering and construction solutions to the energy industry. For more than a century, customers have trusted McDermott to design and build end-toEsteba n end infrastructure and SCM, M Peña, Senio r Mana cDerm ger ott technology solutions from the wellhead to the storage tank to transport and transform oil and gas into the products the world needs today.

Pemex Procurement International’s (PPI) role in Houston is to be a facilitator for the company by contributing with comprehensive management solutions for the supply chain of imported goods and services.

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We seek suppliers that can deliver expert knowledge, innovation, quality, project management and integrity to our projects. We continue to look for qualified suppliers to bring into our supply chain, those that commit to fabricating and delivering quality goods that meet the purchase order requirements – suppliers who understand their obligations and have a willingness to collaborate interactively as a team to meet project objectives.

In addition to Bechtel’s global project portfolio, specifically, we are seeking UK suppliers that manufacture products for the US downstream petrochemical sector. One project seeks to source at least US$150m from UK companies providing rotating, material handling, and packaged equipment, instruments and control systems, pipe, pipe fittings and valves.

Operating in over 54 countries, McDermott’s locallyfocused and globally-integrated resources include approximately 40,000 employees and engineers, a diversified fleet of specialty marine construction vessels and fabrication facilities around the world.

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At McDermott we look for more than a regular supplier. We look for companies that want to become a strategic supplier for our organisation.

Suppliers that bring cutting edge technologies to the table and can form long-term partnerships. We also look for suppliers with excellent QHSES programmes that are more than a simple procedure.

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Pemex Procurement International’s main focus is to establish business partnerships with our suppliers, seeking continual improvement in quality, innovation, delivery time and logistics, among others.

Pemex’s remaining CAPEX for mainly preventive and corrective investment is US$9.6bn, this is supposed to be spent over the period 2018-20. Pemex’s strategy is to reconfigure existing plants to produce higher-quality gasoline and petroleum products for less investment.

Reconfiguration cost of the Salamanca and the Salina Cruz refineries, and the plan of a new refinery, could increase the CAPEX to about US$22bn.

However, it is still unknown whether this investment will come from the federal budget as proposed by the president-elect with the savings that his team is planning, however, if the estimated savings do not materialise, then the funding will have to come from the private sector.

Heribe rto Sil las, VP

Suppli er Allia Some of the benefits of nces, Pemex working with PPI is direct contracting with the Pemex organisation, avoiding any possible third party risks, flexibility to use delivery terms that fit all parties’ needs and receiving orders in a reduced time.

The first step to be able to participate in any procurement process with Pemex is becoming part of the HIIP (herramienta integral de informacion de proveedores) or Pemex Supplier Directory, registration is online at www.pemex.com

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