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April 2017 Vol.5 Issue 2

1st ISA Bahrain Conference & Exhibition 2017 INSIGHT! FEATURE INTERVIEW with

Khalid Hadi

Senior Manager, Engineering Services Unit â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bapco President - ISA Bahrain

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April 2017 Vol.5 Issue 2

POST SHOW REPORT

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INSIGHT! FEATURE

1st ISA Bahrain Conference & Exhibition INTERVIEWS

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Khalid Hadi

Senior Manager, Engineering Services Unit – Bapco President - ISA Bahrain

DMS ANALYTICS

Bahrain Market Analysis

FEATURED PROJECT

Bapco - Bapco Modernization Program (BMP)

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Dear DMS Members, We need to share technical and procedural knowledge around the region and it is great to see Bahrain will now also be hosting an ISA Automation event like the ones we have seen in recent years in Qatar, Saudi, UAE and most recently in Oman. Indeed, by becoming part of the global ISA community, automation leaders and education and technical forums that will all help to optimise the use of automation in industry that will help Bapco in both the Modernisation Programme and the new Aromatics project and the BANAGAS 3rd Train and Bahrain LNG projects. The exhibition and conference being held this month in Manama is a perfect way to encourage knowledge sharing, not only between end-users and vendors, but also between end-users themselves. At the ISA Automation event in Muscat last month, cyber-security topics remained foremost as it has and will do for some time now, but another topic that got my attention, since it really goes someway to understand how we can lower life-cycle costs as a key driver today, was SIL. The paper showed how Bapco had reassessed the required SIL of safety functions. In the past a blanket had been thrown over the plant in many cases where it was felt that, for standardisation, it would be simpler to have everything SIL3 rather than only those safety functions that truly required it and by reassessing, through renewed HAZOP studies, many SILs were downgraded. Now this obviously leads to a less standardised approach but it also leads to cost-savings with HFT of 1 being required less frequently. I see this extending to rotating machinery based on true risk of catastrophic damage as opposed to just HP-rating. It can also be extended to the use of redundancy in-general. Indeed, I know that many as redundant. This is overkill and should be readdressed in the interest of costsaving. It doesn’t stop there either since this could also extend to hazardous area zoning of plants as well. Many blankets are thrown over plants to make large areas of Zone 1 when many areas within that zone could easily be downgraded hope this event and future ones too will include more knowledge-sharing of such cost-saving exercises since I see this as perfect way to help each other become

Kind Regards, Mohammed Loch President and CEO, DMS Global Director of Industry Relations, International Society of Automation (ISA)

Kind Regards, Hugh Wingrove Editor-in-Chief DMS Global

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Alba Expanding Capacity with Potline 6 Bahrain Aluminium (Alba) began operations in 1971 with the capability to produce 120,000 tonnes per year (t/y), today, after several expansions (the additions of Potlines 2 to 5), Alba has the capacity of over 970,000 t/y making it one of the largest aluminium smelters in the world. Alba is currently planning to expand their operations by building the Alba Aluminium Potline 6. The expansion will add another 540,000 t/y with 424 pots that will use the proprietary EGA DX+ Ultra technology. Bechtel has been awarded the EPCM contract for the project; the company has ample experience working with Alba as they were the EPCM contractors for the previous Potline 4 and 5 expansions. Alba is also planning to build a 1,792 MW state of the art combined-cycle power station (Power Station 5) to provide energy to the new potline. The EPC contractors for Power Station 5 are General Electric and GAMA Power Systems. The station will be

the first of its kind in the region to use General Electric’s H-class turbines. The expansion is already under construction and is scheduled to be commissioned in the first quarter of 2019, at which point the total output of the smelter would be 1.5 million t/y making Alba the world’s largest single-site Aluminium smelter. Alba’s current shareholders are Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (69.38%), SABIC Investment Company (20.62%) and the General Public (10%). The company was incorporated in 1968 as a part of Bahrain’s plan to decrease the countries dependence on oil. Bahrain saw the benefits of diversifying investments in order to secure economic growth and as a result Alba has become one of the kingdom's most successful companies exporting their products to Europe, North America and the other countries in the MENA region.

The New BANAGAS Plant Expansion The Bahrain National Gas Company (Banagas) was established in 1979 with the goal of processing the associated dry gas and refinery off-gases into fuel for other industries and products that will be exported. Today, Banagas utilizes 2 gas processing trains to produce liquefied propane and butane as well as naphtha. The current output of Banagas is 300 Million standard cubic feet per day (mmfcfd), 250 mmfcfd is residue gas which is transferred to power the facilities at Alba, Bapco, and the Riffa Power Plant as well as power the units at the Banagas. Banagas is currently expanding their operations by adding a third gas train to accommodate the 350 MMSCFD increase of associated dry gas from the Bahrain Oil Field. The central plant expansion will include units that will produce liquefied petroleum gas and naphtha gas. Other units include compressor units, a propane refrigeration unit, a 100,000 cubic

meters’ butane storage tank and a 200,000 cubic meters propane storage tank. There will be an installation of a 28-kilometer-long gas pipeline network connecting the central processing plant in Awali to their refrigerated gas storage facilities in Sitra. The pipeline system will also return the excess residue gas back to the Bahrain Oil Field so that it can be reinjected to maintain the pressure. Banagas awarded the $355 million EPC contract for the Central Plant Expansion project to JGC Corporation in January 2016 and in October of the same year they were awarded the $ 98 million EPC contract for the pipeline and the fuel storage tanks. The project will be ready for commissioning in September 2018 and the total capacity from the three gas trains will be 650 mmfcfd. This expansion is vital for Bahrain’s future because it will facilitate the fuel needed to power the other expansions planned for Bahrain’s other industries.

Bahrain’s New LNG Receiving and Regasification Terminal

Natural gas is a crucial resource to Bahrain because it is the primary fuel for the kingdom’s power plants. The natural gas procured from Bahrain’s gas fields is currently enough to meet the daily power needs of the country, however, with an expanding population and industrial development, the domestic natural gas supply may not be sufficient to satisfy future demands. The National Oil and Gas Authority (NOGA) is taking steps for Bahrain to begin importing gas by entering into a joint venture with Teekay LNG, Samsung C & T and GIC to form Bahrain LNG W.L.L. The joint venture is in charge of developing a liquefied natural gas (LNG) receiving and regasification terminal, which will be located in Hidd Industrial area. The terminal will have an initial capacity of 400 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) and it will be expandable to 800 mmscfd. The terminal will have a floating storage unit 4 Automation

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(FSU), offshore LNG receiving jetty, and a regasification platform. A network of subsea gas pipelines will connect the offshore facilities to the onshore gas receiving facility and the nitrogen production facility. The LNG receiving and regasification terminal is the first of its kind for Bahrain, which is why NOGA has entered a joint venture with companies that can provide the necessary technical expertise to develop such a project. Teekay LNG is one of the world’s largest marine energy storage, transportation and production companies; while Samsung C & T has experience in building LNG terminals in other parts of the world. Teekay LNG will also supply the FSU vessel for 20 years after the project facilities have been completed. The new LNG terminal is set to be completed by the end of 2018 and it will ensure that Bahrain’s growing power demands are met.

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Bapco and Aramco’s New Arabian Pipeline Project The first oil pipeline connecting the Kingdoms of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain was completed in 1945 and it was considered the longest pipeline in the region. It provides Bapco’s Sitra Refinery with feedstock crude oil which is then refined and exported. However, the AB-1 pipeline has become aged and both kingdoms have developed over the years which have led to cities and districts growing in areas around the pipeline. To solve this issue, both the Saudi Arabian Oil company (Saudi Aramco) and the Bahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco) have reached an agreement to construct a new AB Pipeline. The current pipeline has the capacity to import 250,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil from Saudi Arabia. The new AB pipeline, also known as the New Arabian Pipeline, will have a capacity of 350,000 bpd with a maximum design capacity of 400,000 bpd. The 115-kilometer, 30-inch diameter pipeline will run from the Abqaiq processing facility in Saudi Arabia to Quarriyah and then offshore to Al-Jazayir beach and finally to Bapco’s refinery in Sitra,

Bahrain. 63% (72-kilometers) of the new pipeline will be onshore while 47% (43-kilometers) will be Subsea. Aramco has already commenced construction on the Saudi side of the project. Al Robaya Trading & Contracting is the EPC contractor for the onshore section in Saudi Arabia and NPCC is the EPC contractor responsible for the offshore section, The EPC contractors for the Bahrain side of the project have not been selected yet. The pipeline is scheduled to be tested in the first quarter of 2018. The increased capacity of the new pipeline is to coincide with the Bapco Modernization Program that will increase the amount of crude oil that can be processed to 350,000 bpd. This new pipeline will ensure that Bahrain will be well-prepared to supply more refined oil products in the future and it shows Bahrain’s level of commitment to Saudi Arabia and the environment.

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Telinstra - Central Control Room Central Control Room Telinstra matches customer’s needs and technology to create the optimal environment for effective process control. The concept of central control room evolved with the need to bring together several remote operations to a single location. Maintaining all the data on papers and monitoring and controlling manually is costly and tremendously affects the efficiency of a process. Hence there is a shift in focus to safety, compliance and efficient means. The central control room acts as a central space where a large number of dispersed activities are controlled and monitored. Central control rooms are designed without compromising on the ergonomic and aesthetic factors along with data and human safety.

It’s a highly challenging task for any organization to maintain assets and resources to handle the various technologies which have been deployed in its operations over a period of time. It is not only costly to do so, but a scattered deployment is always technologically challenging and results in poor efficiency.

Telinstra sees the importance of matching the needs of people and technology to create the optimal environment for effective process control. Telinstra is a technology convergence expert, highly skilled at integrating a wide variety of diverse multilayer hardware and software system technologies into a single, easy to use operational centralized control room. Telinstra’s expertise includes right from aesthetically designing a CCR to deploying the complete IT infrastructure and control hardware and software.

Partnering with leading technology providers and in-house skilled resources, Telinstra has now successfully forayed into providing turnkey CCR solutions to its clients. One of the recent successes has been the award of the new CCR by Empower, the leading district cooling provider in the Middle East and supposedly also the world’s largest district cooling provider, for integrating its Fifteen (15) district cooling plants spread across the geography of Dubai into their Centralized Control Room located in the Dubai headquarters. The scope also involves modifying and upgrading the existing control systems, deploying SCADA and Data Servers in these District Cooling plants and creating a VM environment for the Central Control Room. The award of this prestigious contract to Telinstra only reiterates the confidence shown in the capabilities of Telinstra for deploying such systems. Central control rooms provide integrated big picture view of information, helps in quick decision making, enables secure data storage and also improves the overall efficiency. Business processes needs to be streamlined in the future for the full functionality of the management. The future of central control room is intelligence. Any technological advancement brings in the fear of learning and security. Therefore, these control systems have to be designed taking into consideration the needs and capabilities of the users. Providing an ergonomic design for your CCR requirements including layouts, furniture, acoustics considerations, visualization etc. along with selection

of hardware and software, which integrates your plant control and automation and also provides connectivity to any enterprise resource planning software or systems and which is totally packaged, integrated and secured against cyber-attacks and is also IoT enabled is the expertise and capability that Telinstra carries within its organization said the Telinstra spokesperson.

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DMS Events to Organize the 25th GCC Annual Technical Conference & Workshop DMS Events, a division of DMS Global, is delighted to announce that Gas Processors Association (GPA) have appointed DMS Events to manage the 25th GPA - GCC Annual Technical Conference & Workshop. The GPA-GCC Chapter’s 25th Annual Technical Conference will be hosted by ADNOC and will be held under the patronage of the Minister of Energy, UAE. The Conference will be held on 7th - 11th May 2017, at the St. Regis Abu Dhabi, and it is considered to be the main annual event of the Chapter. The event would include 3 Technical workshops: Gas Sweeting and Troubleshooting, Filtration and Separation, and Design Challenges and Opportunities in High Sour Gas Operations. Majority of our participants are from the Oil & Gas sector and National Oil Companies from around the GCC who are also members of the GPA GCC Chapter such as Adnoc, Gasco, Adgas, Al Hosn, Dugas, ENOC, Saudi Aramco, KNPC, KOC, Banagas, Bapco, Tatweer, GPIC, QP, Oryx GTL, Oman LNG, Oman GAS, PDO and other Associated Members.

The event will cover the following topics: • Properties of associated & non associated gases • Gas Separation, conditioning, storage & transportation • Gas Compression • Gas Processing, Refineries & Petrochemicals • Gas Sweetening & Sulfur Recovery • NGL Recovery & Fractionation • LNG • New Technologies in Gas Processing • Corrosion & Erosion Concerns • Plant Reliability • Regulatory Impacts on Gas Processing • Operation Challenges in Gas Processing • Efficiency Enhancement & Optimization • Flare Gas Recovery • Products, Quality & Specifications • Hydrocarbon Management • Process Safety • Cost Optimization • Environment & Sustainable Development • Energy Management • Flow Measurements & Metering

Phoenix Contact - Firmware for security appliances with new functions The new firmware 8.4 for the mGuard security appliances from Phoenix Contact extends the functional scope of the devices to include functions such as Modbus/TCP inspector and DNS-name-based-firewalling. With the Modbus/TCP inspector function, a deep packet inspection for Modbus/TCP, connections using this widespread industrial protocol can be protected with high precision. Access rights can now not only be set at the level of the IP addresses and ports, but also at the level of the function codes and registers used within the Modbus protocol. This enables you to specify, for example, which Modbus devices have read-only or read-write permission. Register-specific access rights can also be defined. With DNS-name-based-firewalling, firewall access rights can be defined not only in relation to IP addresses but also in relation to DNS names. This simplifies configuration in the case of applications with frequently changing IP addresses. The new mGuard 8.4 firmware version is available to download from the download area of the mGuard product pages.

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Interview with Khalid Hadi We had a sit down with the President of ISA Bahrain, Mr. Khalid Hadi - Senior Manager, Engineering Services Unit at Bapco to discuss the significance of automation industry in Bahrain and the role of ISA Bahrain in the field.

Q) What does the responsibility of Senior Manager, Engineering Services Unit - Bapco consist of and how much time does Process Automation take in your activities? Engineering being the backbone of process industries, it is a highly challenging responsibility to lead the Engineering Services Unit. Bapco’s Engineering Services Unit is the Centre of Excellence and sets the standard and ensures that the process units are optimally designed, installed and commissioned addressing safety, efficiency and profitability. The single most important agent of change in tomorrow’s refinery operations will be the Process Automation. The technologies have already spread throughout the refining industry leading to higher levels of controls and optimisation resulting in increased efficiency, profitability and enhanced safety. Since, the Process Automation plays a vital role in achieving the above, it is one of my key responsibilities to provide continual support to implement latest technologies in Process Automation design to maximise operational availability and mechanical availability and transforming Bapco into a World-class Refinery through following strategies: • A structure is of paramount importance that an organisation is put into place to effectively manage the development and on-going support of the technologies. Accordingly, a separate Process Control Engineering Department has been formulated to hone a vision of Senior Manager, Engineering Services Unit the most appropriate technology to be employed in the Bahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco) areas of process measurement, controls and automation President – ISA Bahrain Section taking into account of development trends. Q) When did you join Bapco & what roles have you • The Department responsibilities include conception, justification, design, implementation and commissioning played in the company since you started? of process monitoring and control projects in line with above vision and develop road maps for Process • Joined Bapco in August 1981 and started as Project Automation, Industry 4.0 (IIoT), etc. in future. Engineer in Plant Engineering Department. • Became Superintendent - Refinery Engineering, Plant • Management directive and support provided to maximize the use of state-of-technologies in new Engineering Department in 2007. and existing systems with the aim of optimizing the • Took over as Manager - Plant Engineering Department operations of the Refinery, so that improved yields of in 2011. • Acting as Senior Manager - Engineering Services Unit high margin products can be achieved. since 2016.

Khalid Hadi

“The single most important agent of change in tomorrow's refinery operations will be the Process Automation. The technologies have already spread throughout the refining industry leading to higher levels of controls and optimisation resulting in increased efficiency, profitability and enhanced safety.”

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Q) What is the latest technology in Process Automation that Bapco is currently using? Foundation Fieldbus technology for process control & monitoring, wireless technology for monitoring of non-critical process loops and high integrity safety certified Emergency Shutdown Systems for safe shutdown of process units. Bapco have also embarked on implementation of Cyber Security and Alarm Management on all Process Control and Safety systems.

Q) How will end users in Bahrain benefit from the knowledge exchange at the ISA Bahrain Conference & Exhibition? ISA Conferences and Exhibitions focus only on Process Automation. Some of the major end-users in Bahrain, to name a few, Bapco, Tatweer, Banagas, GPIC and ALBA are the technology leaders and such events will provide an opportunity for sharing the knowledge and latest industry trends amongst peers and manufacturers and provide potential solutions to the challenges at work. Also, events of this magnitude will enable the End Users to keep the Kingdom of Bahrain at the forefront of the Process Automation Industries in the region. Besides the annual Conference and Exhibition, ISA Bahrain Chapter will host a number of technical seminars, meetings and dinners that will be sponsored by instrumentation and automation vendors keen to share their knowledge and technologies for the benefit of both members and vendors. Also, ISA Bahrain Chapter will arrange ISA technical courses and training programs for the benefit of automation professionals in Bahrain at all levels i.e. experienced engineers, technicians or newcomers to the industry. In addition, ISA Bahrain Chapter will introduce student programs in coordination with Bahrain Universities and Technical Institutes to promote the importance of automation as an industry for future generations.

Q) Why should vendors take part in technical events like these? The ISA exhibition and Conference, in addition to providing opportunities for vendors to promote their products, it provides great opportunities for the vendors to keep the End Users updated on the latest developments in technologies and also to understand the end-users’ needs and expectations to focus on their future development – It is a Twin advantage for vendors!

Q) With the low oil prices how important a role will process automation play in creating efficiency for End Users? Under the current low oil price scenario, it is the right time for the process industries to leverage the advantages of new technologies in Process Automation in order to be efficient and competitive. For example, Bapco have significantly improved the efficiency of their process units by implementing Advanced Process Controls (APC) as part of Process Automation. In addition, state-of-the-art technologies are used in most of the process control and safety systems with proven tangible benefits.

Q) What are your thoughts on the topics selected this year and what subjects would you like to see covered next year? The topics selected for this exhibition are in perfect synchronization with current global industry trends in the following fields: • Digital Plants & Connected Network Enterprise: addresses Industry 4.0 (IIoT) issues. • Industrial Control Systems Cyber Security: addresses increasing trend in cyber threats that is globally rocking the process industries. • Process Analysers: Analysers play a vital role in efficient operation of the process units and Quality Control. This is extremely important under the current low-oil price scenario. The Custody Transfer Metering Systems and Functional Safety may be given a special attention for the upcoming events.

Q) Apart from Process Automation what other niche events would you like to see the Bahrain hosting to promote the nation as a platform for the latest technologies in the energy industry? I would like Bahrain to host apart from ISA Technical Conference, more of Technical Conferences and Exhibitions on Energy Management i.e. Use of nonconventional Energies, Water Management, etc. and current topics i.e. Industry 4.0 (IIoT), Digital information processing and communications, etc. that would be useful to set the directions and road maps for Bahrain Industry in the next 5-10 years.

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1ST ISA BAHRAIN CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION

1st ISA Bahrain Conference and Exhibition The 1st ISA Bahrain Conference and Exhibition is the first of its kind large scale automation event to be held in Bahrain. The event aims to bring together various vendors, end users and technical experts on one platform to share knowledge, showcase latest technologies and strengthen the automation community. The one-day event would be focused around technical sessions and product exhibition.

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1ST ISA BAHRAIN CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION

Welcome Message Dear Friends and Colleagues, The International Society of Automation (ISA) is a non-profit professional association that sets the standard for those who apply engineering and technology to improve the management, safety and cybersecurity of modern automation and control systems used across industry and critical infrastructure. Founded in 1945, ISA develops widely used global standards, certifies industry professionals, provides education and training, publishes books and technical articles, hosts and provides networking and career development programs for its 40,000 members and 400,000 customers around the world. By becoming part of the global ISA community, automation leaders and practitioners within Bahrain will benefit from access to global standards, education and technical forums that will all help to optimize the use of automation in industry. It is with great pleasure and honour, I take the privilege of welcoming your participation in this unique technical forum. The 1st ISA Bahrain Section Conference & Exhibition 2017 is a full-scale event dedicated for process automation. It will focus on the latest technologies and its applications through one-day Technical Conference and Product Exhibition. The event will be addressing a series of important automation topics such as: • Digital Plants & Connected Network Enterprise • Industrial Control System Cyber Security • Process Analyzers We shall also be introducing a student program to promote the importance of automation as an industry for future generations. By using ISA as a platform, we are looking to create an official community for the Automation Sector of Bahrain. The purpose is to interact and exchange ideas that will update you on the latest industry trends as well as provide potential solutions to your challenges at work in this area. I wish you all successful business opportunities as a result of this valuable networking experience.

Khalid Hadi Senior Manager, Engineering Services Unit Bahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco) President – ISA Bahrain Section

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Conference Schedule

Thursday, 20th April 2017 7.00 am - 8.00 am - Registration 8.00 am - 8.30 am - Keynote Speeches 8.30 am - 9.00 am - Exhibition Opening & Tour 9.00 am - 10.30 am - Track 1 : Digital Plants & Connected Network Enterprise 10.30 am - 11.00 am - Coffee Break 11.00 am - 12.30 pm - Track 2: Process Analyzers 12.30 am - 1.30 pm - Lunch Break 1.30 pm - 3.00 pm - Track 3: Industrial Control System Cyber Security 3.00 pm - 4.00 pm - Coffee Break 4.00 pm - Exhibition Closes

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1ST ISA BAHRAIN CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION

Keynote Speakers Khalid Hadi Senior Manager - Engineering Services Unit Bapco President - ISA Bahrain Diploma in Mechanical and Electrical from Gulf Polytechnic in 1981. Joined Bapco in August 1981 BSc. in Mechanical Engineering from Coventry University UK (First Class Honors) in 1986 Worked as Project Engineer in Plant Engineering Department Promoted as Superintendent - Refinery Engineering, Plant Engineering Department in 2007 Promoted as Manager - Plant Engineering Department in 2011 Acting Senior Manager - Engineering Services Unit since 2016 Mohammed Loch President & CEO of DMS Global Director Industry Relations - International Society of Automation (ISA) Mohammed Loch is the President & CEO of DMS Global. DMS Globalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s range of activities include Events, Publishing, Video Production, Web Services, PR & Branding Solutions, ultimately complementing its project intelligence database. With this diverse range of activities, DMS is the only media company that can truly call itself a marketing specialist for the Energy Sector. Other than DMS Global, Mohammedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s other roles include; the Director Industry Relations for the International Society of Automation (ISA), the Middle East, Africa & Asia Pacific Partner of the ARC Advisory Group, Regional Director Middle East for the Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association (MESA) as well as Fieldcomm Group, Director of Market Intelligence for the Bilateral US-Arab Chamber of Commerce, and Partner & Executive Director of the Choice to Change Foundation. Luay H. Al-Awami P&CSD/PASD, Instrumentation Unit Saudi Aramco Treasurer - ISA Saudi Arabia Luay Al-Awami is an Engineering Consultant with the Instrumentation Unit of Process & Control Systems Department, Saudi Aramco. Luay holds a B.S. and M.S. degree in Chemical Engineering from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM). Luay has more than 22 years of experience on process instrumentation especially control valves and pressure relief devices, mostly with Saudi Aramco central engineering organization. Luay has been an officer of ISA Saudi Arabia Section for the last 10 years and was the Section President from 1/1/2009 to 31/12/2014.

Organizing Committee Ahmed Abdulrahman Alsayed Bapco Superintendent - Automation Section, Process Control Engineering Department Ahmed Abdulrahman Alsayed is a Computer & System Professional having 20 years of experience in the fields of design and detailed engineering of Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Computer Systems and Networking in the Refinery. He is currently working as Superintendent - Automation Section, Process Control Engineering Department in

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1ST ISA BAHRAIN CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION Bahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco), Bahrain. He is a Subject Matter Expert in the DCS and Computer Systems in the Refinery and is a Chevron certified Chevron Project Development & Execution Process (CPDEP) Champion in Bapco. He is a regular ISA Member since 2015. V. Parameswaran Bapco Superintendent – Instrumentation - Plant Engineering Department Parameswaran is an Instrumentation Professional having 39 years of experience in the fields of project management, design, detailed engineering, installation and commissioning of Instruments and Control Systems in Oil and Gas Industries. He is currently working as Superintendent - Instrumentation Section, Process Control Engineering Department in Bahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco), Bahrain. He is a Subject Matter Expert in the Process Control Systems. He is a regular ISA Member since 1991.

Technical Committee Digital Plants and Connected Network Enterprise Bharadwaja Prabhala - Track Chairman Bapco Senior Instrument Engineer Bharadwaja Prabhala is an Instrumentation professional having 31 years’ experience in the fields of Design & Development, Installation & Commissioning of Automated Control Systems in Offshore and Onshore Oil & Gas Plants. He is currently working as a Senior Instrument Engineer at Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO) and was involved in development & implementation of latest technologies in instrumentation in the areas of Tank Gauging, Predictive Emission Monitoring and Radio network integrated gas metering systems. He is also a TUV certified Functional Safety Professional (FSP) and a regular ISA member.

Industrial Control System Cyber Security Ahmed Habib - Track Chairman Bapco Automation Engineer Ahmed Habib is a Communication System Professional having 3 years of experience in the fields of Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition Systems (SCADA) and Networking in Refinery. He is currently working as Automation Engineer, Automation Section, Process Control Engineering Department in Bahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco), Bahrain. He is a regular ISA Member since 2016.

Process Analyzers Madhusoodhanan Srinivasa - Track Chairman Bapco Instrument Engineer, Plant Engineering Department Madhusoodhanan is an Instrumentation Professional having 35 years of experience in the fields of conceptual design, scoping, front-end engineering through to detailed engineering, procurement, installation and commissioning for Petroleum Refineries and Petro-Chemical Plants. He is currently working as an Instrument Engineer, Instrumentation Section, Process Control Engineering Department in Bahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco), Bahrain and is involved in implementation of Projects related to Process Analysers, Laboratory Analysers, energy loss reduction and Ambient Gas Leak Detection Systems. He is a regular ISA Member since 2015. 16 Automation

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Speakers’ Profiles Leela Venkat

Analytical Instrumentation & Maintenance system (AIMS) Analyzer Engineer Process Analyzers: The Tunable Filter Spectrometer (TFS), an opportunity, not to miss… Mr. Leela Venkat with twelve year experience in Analyzer field has played Key role in improvement of Precisive TFS analyzer and has developed HMI for the analyzer. Leela is the first Engineer who has successfully commissioned number of Precisive TFS analyzers in the region including ADGAS and SASREF. Leela is has worked on MKS factory floor and fully involved in development of recopies for special applications, It is always interesting to listen to him on future of TFS as an Optical Gas Chromatograph.

Athar S. Quazi

Bapco Process Control Engineering Dept – Instrumentation Section Instrument Engineer Digital Plants & Connected Network Enterprise: Enhancing the Enterprise Capabilities Using Device Level Converged Networks During Uprade of Remote Gas Stations Athar S. Quazi is an Instrumentation professional having 18 years of experience in the fields of Engineering/Design, Installation & Commissioning of Automated Instrumentation & Control Systems with Refinery, Oil & Gas Plants. He is currently working as an Instrument Engineer, Instrumentation Section, Process Control Engineering Department at Bahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco) and has been involved in implementation of latest technologies in integrated gas metering systems in the areas of Gas Distribution Network. He is a TUV certified Functional Safety Professional (FSP) and a regular ISA member.

Omran M. Ghuloom

Bapco Process Control Engineering Dept – Automation Section Senior System Support Engineer Digital Plants & Connected Network Enterprise: Enhancing the Enterprise Capabilities Using Device Level Converged Networks During Uprade of Remote Gas Stations Omran M. Ghuloom is a Computers, Networking & Communications Professional having 17 years of experience in the fields of Control Systems Engineering/Design, Installation & Commissioning with Refinery, Oil & Gas Plants. He is currently working as Senior Systems Support Engineer, Automation Section, Process Control Engineering Department at Bahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco) and has been involved in implementation of latest technologies in Remote Telemetry /Radio /Control network at Gas Distribution Network. He is a regular ISA member.

Hugh Wingrove

DMS Automation INSIGHT! Editor-in-Chief Digital Plants & Connected Network Enterprise: How FDI, NAMUR Open Architecture, and OPC UA Enable Plant Digitization Hugh Wingrove works for SKF where he has been employed now for 2.5 years as the Sales Manager for the Energy Segment in the Middle East but was previously with MTL where he worked for 8.5 years. Whilst at MTL he was responsible for technical, sales and service support for all MTL products in the Middle East region their Fieldbus, HART and industrial network cyber security products. He is also the Editor-in-Chief of the DMS Automation INSIGHT! magazine and a TUV Functional Safety Professional and, with exposure to vibration monitoring gained during his time at SKF, he has a good understanding of the Automation

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1ST ISA BAHRAIN CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION many of technologies used in the process automation industry. Prior to joining MTL Hugh was the Training Manager at Honeywell, Abu Dhabi and previously Foxboro in the UK where he held a number of positions including Proposals Engineer, Systems Trainer and Service Supervisor, Khazakhstan.

Gilles Loridon

Global Security Network CEO Industrial Control System Cyber Security: Cases Studies: Implementing IEC 62443 Zones & Conduits with Firewalls or Data Diodes Gilles Loridon has worked in IT and cybersecurity for 23 years. Gilles started his career as a Software Developer in Canada, USA and France. Since 1999 with GSN, Gilles has been implementing successful InfoSec projects for governmental Agencies and Energy Companies in EMEA such as Audits, VA/PT, ISMS implementations.

Umesh Chauhan

Middle East Scientific Equipment Corp LLC (MESEC) Managing Director Process Analyzers: Optimizing the Coke Drum Unit in Refineries With a total Experience of 18Years in the field of Analyzers and still going on to provide Sales & Service support for high technological equipmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for Oil & Gas Industries with his own company Middle East Scientific Equip. Corp. L.L.C, in Oman & Bahrain.

Rida El Hajj

PAS Director, Middle East and North Africa Industrial Control System Cyber Security: ICS Cybersecurity: How Do We Move From an IT-Centric to a Production-Centric Cybersecurity Model? Rida El Hajj is the sales director for the Middle East and North Africa at PAS. He has more than 24 years of experience in the process, oil and gas services and IT industries in sales and leadership roles. Rida joined PAS in 2014 and is responsible for sales operations management and business development for the region. Prior to joining PAS, Rida was the sales leader for Invensys/Schneider Electric and held executive positions at EBS, AspenTech and Norconsult Telematics throughout the GCC region. Rida received his Bachelor of Science degree in business studies from the Lebanese American University. ICS Cybersecurity. Safety. Compliance.

Gert Thoonen

Rockwell Automation Business Leader Network Security Services Industrial Control System Cyber Security: OT the weakest link in securing your Critical Infrastructure? A seasoned OT specialist who cycled through many roles in automobile, food & beverage, pharmaceutical, metals and utilities transformed him to a manager and strategist with a passion for high-end technology integration. Design of major projects like Aluminum Smelters, Q-rail, IOT Control Room for Dubaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s district cooling and many others are on his list. Understanding the customer requirements and match them with leading technologies and security in mind is his passion. He holds eMBA, CISSP, CISM, CEH, CND and PMP certification.

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1ST ISA BAHRAIN CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION Thony E. Brito

Rockwell Automation – Digital Oilfields Regional Sales Manager Digital Plants & Connected Network Enterprise: Securing data quality in Digital Plants and Connected Enterprise Thony Brito have been working in Oil&Gas industry during the last 20 years and in Digital Oilfield and Connected Enterprise domain for the 16 years in multiple locations around the world. Mr. Brito has coursed graduated studies on Production Systems in upstream oil and gas and business and has participated in a number of Digital Oilfield Projects in South America, West Africa and Middle East while working for international automation and oil& gas service companies.

George Sarandrea

Schneider Electric MENA CS Operations Manager Industrial Control System Cyber Security: The real threat to industrial control systems today George Sarandrea is the Schneider Electric Manager of Cyber Security Services for Middle East and North Africa region. George has been with Schneider Electric for 3 years, and previously a Senior Security Architect and Principal Security Consultant for a number or

Abhishek Rawat

Schneider Electric Technical Manager Digital Plants & Connected Network Enterprise: Cost Reductions and Operational Efficiency from Digitization and Remote Operations Rajesh is a Technical Manager at Schneider Electric. His role includes taking leadership during the entire life cycle of automation projects, from concept to feasibility and from fabrication and test to production. He also analyzes and plans workforce utilization, space requirements, and workflow. Before Schneider Electric, he was Executive SCADA/Telecom at Reliance Info Solution Ltd. (RISL) where he was responsible for SCADA system, RTU and control room engineering.

Stephen Firth

Servomex Business Development Manager Process Analyzers: Combustion Control and Safety – A comparison between Zirconium Oxide/Catalytic and Tunable Diode (TDL) Technologies Dr Stephen Firth is Global Business Development Manager at Servomex Group Ltd. His focus is the petrochemicals industry where he has wide experience in combustion control and safety critical oxygen applications. A graduate in Chemistry from the University of York, England, Dr Firth gained a PhD in Infrared Spectroscopy at the University of Nottingham. Beginning his career at Philips Analytical, Dr Firth joined Servomex in 1994 and has worked in a number of applications, technical support and marketing roles, mostly in the area of Refining, Petrochemicals and chemicals.

Sriram Anantha Narayanan

Yokogawa Middle East and Africa Vice President, Field Solutions Division Process Analyzers: Correct Adequate Sampling Techniques A.Sriram is the Head of Instruments and Analyzer Product business for the Middle East and Africa region in Yokogawa. He is a Graduate Chemical Engineer and has been working in the Process Instrumentation and Analyzer field for over 30 years. He has been in the Middle East region for over 23 years serving all the major oil and chemical companies, offering them – Measurement solutions to increase the productivity and safety using PCI and Analyzer measurement products. Automation

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Exhibitors’ Profiles Analytical Instrumentation & Maintenance Systems (AIMS) Contact Person: Zaheer Juddy Address: Office 103, Al Khyeli Building, Al Salam Street, Abu Dhabi, UAE Tel: +971 5 4811218 Website: www.aimsgt.com Email: zaheerjuddy@aimsgt.com Sponsor Type: Bronze Stand Number: A1 Analytical Instrumentation & Maintenance Systems (AIMS) is Middle East’s leading and highly professional comprehensive range of services. AIMS are founded to provide expertise service for Analytical Instrumentation. We optimize your system and ensure maximum efficiency with minimal downtime. The company is led by personnel with specialized experiences in Analytical Instrumentation and Systems Development supported by a team of service personnel in the field of related process automation. These services are widely spread in Analytical Instrumentation (Lab & Online), Air Quality Monitoring, Process Solutions, Sulphur Recovery Optimization and equipment related to Sulphur Recovery Units. FieldComm Group  Contact Person: Mohammed Loch Address: P.O. Box 30063 Diraz, Kingdom of Bahrain  Tel: +971 50 3123510  Website: www.fieldcommgroup.org Email: mloch@dmsglobal.net  Sponsor Type: Bronze  Stand Number: A2 FieldComm Group began operations on January 1, 2015 by combining all assets of the former Fieldbus Foundation and HART Communication Foundation. FieldComm Group is a global standards-based non-profit member organization consisting of leading process end users, manufacturers, universities and research organizations that work together to direct the development, incorporation and implementation of communication technologies for the process industries. Membership is open to anyone interested in the use of the technologies. In addition to HART and Foundation Fieldbus communication technologies, FieldComm Group is responsible for ongoing development of Field Device Integration (FDI) Technology. The establishment of the FieldComm Group allows developers of digital open standards to better collaborate on new and existing technologies and to increase market share of digital field devices in the total device market.

Global Security Network  Contact Person: Roula Khabbaz Address: PO BOX 41301 Abu Dhabi Tel: +971 2 6674782  Website: www.gsn.ae  Email: roula@gsn.ae  Sponsor Type: Exhibitor  Stand Number: B2 Global Security Network (GSN) is a UAE based, French-owned company, with more than 17 years of experience in delivering high-end IT Security projects in the Middle East. GSN focuses on integrating specialized IT Security solutions for customers like governmental entities, Critical Infrastructure, Nuclear Power Plants and Oil & Gas in the Middle East. GSN is the only Value-Added Distributor of Fox-IT, Netherlands, in the Middle East. GSN is proud to distribute the Fox Data Diode, the leading European one-way gateway solution to enforce Confidentiality while connecting networks of different Security levels, for National Security, SCADA, and ICS/DCS applications. The Fox Data Diode is the only product in the world certified EAL7+ by the Common Criteria or ISO/IEC 15408. The Fox Data Diode is approved for use up to and including NATO SECRET (NS).

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1ST ISA BAHRAIN CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION GSN also provides Cyber Security Consulting such as Auditing, Cyber Security Risk Management for IT and ICS/DCS/ SCADA systems, Cyber Security Incident Management, Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing. We are very proud to have designed and implemented the rst Information Security Risk Management Framework for ICS/ DCS/SCADA systems compliant with ISA/IEC-62443 (formerly ISA- 99). Kenexis Consulting  Contact Person: Mohammed Alzinati Address: P.O.Box 41842, Abu Dhabi, UAE Tel: +971 50 546 5510  Website: www.kenexis.com  Email: mohammed.alzinati@kenexis.com Sponsor Type: Bronze  Stand Number: D1 Kenexis is an independent consulting engineering firm with offices in USA in Ohio and Texas, and in the UAE and Singapore. Kenexis provides expert services in functional safety and industrial cybersecurity. Our Safety Instrumented System (SIS) services include the establishment of Safety Integrity Level (SIL), the development of Safety Requirement Specifications (SRS), and quantitative design Verification (SIL Verification). Kenexis experts work closely with your team to analyze the risks associated with process plant operations using different techniques, including PHA, LOPA and QRA. Kenexis state of the art Fire & Gas Mapping services include performance target selection, detector placement and coverage assessments. The Kenexis industrial cybersecurity team provides industrial control system services including strategic planning, design, assessments and incident response. Middle East Scientific Equipment Corporation LLC Contact Person: Vijay Sharma Address: PO Box 1848, PC 130 Shop, Al Azaiba, Sultanate of Oman Tel: +968 99377309 Website: www.mescientific.com Email: Vijay.sharma@mescientific.com Sponsor Type: Exhibitor Stand Number: D3 Middle East Scientific Equipment Corporation LLC (MESEC LLC), a leading sales and service provider of Industrial and Laboratory Equipment in Sultanate of Oman, cater to its client’s need with highly technological and engineering skills. We have qualified and experienced staff available for sales and after-sales services. Our extensive range of products include – Ambient Air & Source Emission Monitoring System; Process Analyzers, Density Analyzers and Nuclear Level Gauges (for Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power and Steel Industry); Complete Laboratory Solutions (Equipment, Lab Furniture, Chemical, Glassware & Consumables); Noise and Radiation Monitoring Equipment; Standard Reference Material; Gas Distribution and Gas Detection Systems. MESEC LLC, with continuous growth and expansion in its client network, is committed to provide value added solutions for specialized requirements of its customers. PAS Contact Person: Farron Silverman Address: 16055 Space Center Blvd., Suite 600, Houston, TX 77062 Tel: +1 281 286 6565 Website: www.pas.com Email: info@pas.com Sponsor Type: Exhibitor Stand Number: B3

ICS Cybersecurity. Safety. Compliance.

PAS is a leading provider of software solutions for industrial control system (ICS) cybersecurity, process safety, and asset reliability to the energy, process, and power industries. PAS secures and optimizes ICS infrastructure from cyber incidents through inventory, configuration, patch, and compliance management as well as backup and recovery. PAS also improves process safety and profitability through real-time analytics into operational risks, industrial IoT, independent protection layers and boundary violations, alarm management, and process control optimization. PAS solutions are installed in over 1,100 facilities in more than 70 countries including 13 of the top 15 chemical companies, 10 of the top 15 refining companies, and 5 of the top 15 power companies. For more information, please visit www.pas.com. Automation

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1ST ISA BAHRAIN CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION Phoenix Contact Middle East Contact Person: Samer Khamis Taim Address: P.O. Box 345002 Dubai, U.A.E. Tel: + 971 44370324 Website: www.phoenixcontact.ae Email: info-me@phoenixcontact.com Sponsor Type: Bronze Stand Number: D2 PHOENIX CONTACT, founded in 1923, with headquarters in Germany is a leading manufacturer of electrical connection, electronic interface, and industrial automation technology. Our worldwide distribution activities are effected via a global network with 14,500 employees, 50 own subsidiaries and more than 30 representations in Europe and Overseas, while the production network includes five production sites in Germany and ten production facilities in various parts of the globe. PHOENIX CONTACT Middle East, established in Dubai under TECOM in 2008, is a member of our expanding network of global sales subsidiaries and distribution centers. Our reliable presence in the region brings Phoenix Contact’s products and expertise into closer proximity to our clients and partners in the Middle East and Northeast Africa. Our highly trained and qualified sales, marketing, technical support, logistics, and operational teams are available to support and accommodate the growing demand of our clients throughout the area. PHOENIX CONTACT Electrical Equipment Trading LLC was established in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi at the end of 2012, as a subsidiary of Elektrophoenix GmbH, and is the latest addition to our expanding structure in the Middle East region. With this new company which is located in Mussafah Industrial zone, our customers can now benefit from a closer local presence that provides them with improved technical and commercial support, a higher level of logistics services, and same-day product availability in many cases. Rockwell Automation  Contact Person: Safwat Hakam / Ahmed Jameel Al Mansoor Address: 18th Floor, Al Wahda Commercial City Tower 1 Sheikh Hazza Bin Zayed The First Street PO Box 45235, Abu Dhabi, UAE  Tel: +971 2 694 8100  Website: www.rockwellautomation.com Email: shakam@ra.rockwell.com / aalmansoor@ra.rockwell.com Sponsor Type: Gold  Stand Number: B1 Smart manufacturing and industrial operations embrace a new way forward. This new direction is highly-connected and knowledge-enabled, where devices and processes are connected, monitored, and optimized. Smart operations require the use of new and disruptive technologies, from analytics and mobile to collaborative machines. These technologies communicate with each other and adapt to internal and external conditions. They also require new strategies that make the most of these technologies to create flexible, efficient, responsive, and secure operations. Learn how new technologies and strategies can help you create smart, secure operations. Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and information, makes its customers more productive and the world more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., Rockwell Automation employs approximately 22,000 people serving customers in more than 80 countries.

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1ST ISA BAHRAIN CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION RSTAHL Middle East FZE Contact Person: Sultan Khan Address: P O Box 17784, Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Tel: +971 4 8066400 / +973 32021348 Website: www.stahl.ae Email: info@stahl.ae Sponsor Type: Exhibitor Stand Number: C2 R. STAHL is a technology group providing explosion protected products for hazardous areas. All our products are designed and certified as per latest international standard such IECEX; ATEX; NEC etc. In explosion protection, R. STAHL ranks among the world’s leading suppliers of apparatus and systems for process automation, energy distribution and lighting in hazardous areas. Areas of application are drilling rigs, pipelines and refineries for gas or crude oil, chemical plants storage, pharmaceutical industry, marine and also sewage farms and biogas plants. R. STAHL is a global player with its range of products and services. Global expansion continues to strengthen our lead in Europe and world-wide in a long term basis. R. STAHL has been listed on the stock exchange since 1997 as a joint-stock company and belongs to the Prime Standard segment. The name of R. STAHL stands for 125 years’ tradition of technological innovations. Implementing our company visions will ensure that this policy is consistently followed in the future. Schneider Electric Contact Person: Najib Alnaim Address: Abdullah Fouad Tower, 2nd Floor, P.O. Box 31943, Al Khobar 31952, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Tel: +966 13 8076100 / +966 542161190 Website: www.schneider-electric.com Email: najib.alnaim@schneider-electric.com Sponsor Type: Bronze Stand Number: A3 As you lead your refining operation through these challenging times for the industry, we urge you to rely on Schneider Electric as your partner. Refineries have depended on Schneider Electric automation products and services for decades. Our record for delivering successful projects is, frankly, unsurpassed. We’ve worked as key suppliers and Main Automation Contractor (MAC) partners with engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firms worldwide, as well as with major refining customers including ExxonMobil, Shell, Saudi Aramco, Reliance, Petro-Rabigh, SATORP, and FPB/ FPCC. Today, we take pride in helping refine 30% of the world’s crude oil. Our customers keep coming back, because we’ve developed an enviable track record of reducing their risks and decreasing their times to profitability.

Servomex Contact Person: Fayez Al Senan Address: P.O Box: 374 Jubail 31951 Saudi Arabia Tel: +966 13 3505200 Ext:2037 Website: www.sinanakh.com Email: fayez@sinanakh.com Sponsor Type: Exhibitor Stand Number: D4 Abdul Karim H Al-Sinan & Partner for Trading (Kytos Arabia) is a leading supplier of Analytical Instruments (Process On-Line Analyzers & Laboratory Analyzers), Environmental Monitoring Equipments, Process Control Instrumentation and Laboratory Equipments since 1985; providing installation, Commissioning Start-up, and Training. Kytos Arabia has been a business Partner with Servomex and Thermo Fisher since 1985.

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1ST ISA BAHRAIN CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION Verve Industrial Protection Contact Person: Ben Kaintoch Address: 240 Blackrfriars Road, London SE1 8NW UK Tel: +44 7791188469 Website: www.verveindustrial.com Email: bkaintoch@verveindustrial.com Sponsor Type: Exhibitor Stand Number: A4 Founded originally as RKNeal Engineering in 1994, the firm grew from its early days through a relentless focus on customer service, expanding from one successful customer to the next. Today our legacy lives on in the 1,000+ automation and control system projects we have completed. The projects range from complete migrations, upgrades, and legacy ICS conversions, to designing, installing, and maintaining a broad range of leading-edge products, software, and systems. As a result, we set out to build a unified monitoring and remediation console that lets you view and manage your cyber security workflow, threats, and compliance from a single, vendor-neutral security suite – what we call the Verve Security Center. Our focus with Verve has been to improve and simplify reliability, security and compliance within the operational enterprise, and we designed Verve to enable the best IT software tools to work in the ICS environment. Our proprietary “ICS bus” embedded our years of ICS expertise into an integration platform that would allow these multiple systems to operate in concert with one another – and at no risk to the control systems. We combined this integration with customized data tools to seamlessly integrate today’s and tomorrow’s state-ofthe-art capabilities, ensuring that customers are always protected. Yokogawa Middle East and Africa Contact Person: Hind Bahlool Address: P.O. Box 10070 Tel: +973 17 538100 / +973 39912102 Website: www.yokogawa.com/bh Email: Hind.Bahlool@bh.yokogawa.com Sponsor Type: Exhibitor Stand Number: C1 Yokogawa Middle East & Africa B.S.C. (c) (YMA), is wholly owned subsidiary of Yokogawa Electric Corporation, Japan. Yokogawa’s comprehensive solutions range from sensors (such as pressure transmitters, flow meters and analyzers) and network solution products, to control and safety systems. This includes the software for advanced control that optimizes productivity; and services that minimize plant lifecycle costs. Yokogawa Middle East & Africa (YMA) has its regional headquarters in Bahrain. We offer Process Automation Solutions locally with engineering and commissioning projects. Further we contribute to Customers’ optimum plant operation and maintenance by providing committed after-sales support through training and service on a 24/7 basis.

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ISA OMAN POST SHOW REPORT

1st ISA OMAN CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION POST SHOW REPORT

The 1st ISA Oman Conference and Exhibition took place on the 23rd and 24th of January, 2017 at the Grand Hyatt, Muscat. The event was hosted by ISA Oman Chapter, in an effort to join the ISA global community to allow greater access to the global automation knowledge base and to have

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vendors and technology experts take part in the various seminars, conferences and exhibitions and training courses that will be hosted within Oman as a result of its membership.

ISA OMAN POST SHOW REPORT

OPENING The event was hosted by Mr. Salim Hamed Al Hinai, Function Head of Control and Automation at Petroleum Development Oman (PDO), as the 1st President of ISA Oman. While, Mr. Saud Al-Fahdi, Deputy Control and Automation Discipline Head at Petroleum Development Oman (PDO), Chaired the Event.

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I want to emphasize that though this initiative was started by members of PDO, it is designed for all of you to engage in the society. Don’t just be an observer, become as active member of the community.

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“ISA Oman has been formed to disseminate high quality, non-biased automation information to Oman. We do that by building worldwide bridges between automation engineers, vendors, colleges and universities, EPCs, consultants, technology suppliers and the international automation society. Our aim is to improve overall knowledge, synergies and collaboration.”

“The conference tracks were selected based on a survey we had with our engineering and automation community. The four tracks have been shortlisted based on our automation community needs and the focus areas.

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Mr. Mohammed Loch President & CEO of DMS Global, Director Industry Relations for International Society of Automation (ISA)

Mr. Salim Hamed Al Hinai Function Head of Control and Automation Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)

Mr. Saud Al-Fahdi Deputy Control and Automation Discipline Head at Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)

“Industrial Internet is a multibillion dollar industry already and by 2020 will be a very driven market by most of the vendors. All of the vendors here and a lot of others around are using data now which is very important to maximize productivity, reduce downtime and optimize production. All of the industry will be driven by data in the few years. This data will be coming from different sources, so there’s not going to be one solution provider, it’s going to be coming from everybody and the ability to collaborate is also what ISA helps support.

On behalf of the Platinum Sponsor, GE,

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Internal Attack

External Attack

Many Kinds of Attacks Possible

Privilege Misuse

Malicious use of privileges by employees (insider threats)

Theft of credentials by external parties

Malware Injections

Malware injections through local devices (USB, DVDs, etc.) Malware infected portable devices (laptops, etc.) brought into plant

Malware injections through external network connections

Insecure Protocol Exploits

Malicious use of ICS remote commands (Modbus, DNP3, etc.)

Cyber threats to industrial operations come in a variety of forms and flavors. Systems can be infected through non -targeted attacks by general hackers hoping to snag unsuspecting internet users and steal their personal information or lock up systems for ransom. Systems are also susceptible to specific, targeted attacks by hacktivists, cyber criminals, terrorists, or nation states with intentions to damage the organization. Insider attacks are comparable to targeted external attacks, but launched by employees who may have malicious intent or have been tricked by external attackers into divulging passwords or downloading malicious files using infected USB devices, DVDs, etc. The likelihood and impact of cyber-attacks vary according to the sophistication of the threat actor. Non-targeted attacks by unsophisticated hackers are most common, but their impact is often limited to a single PC and by standardanti-malware software and the common use of redundant, hot backups for critical PCs. Targeted attacks are far less likely, but the potential impact can be much worse as these threat actors have more damaging goals and better capabilities and resources. Organizations need to be concerned with all kinds of cyber threats, but the goals and sophistication of targeted attacks make them the most worrisome for owner-operators.

Cyber Attack Categories

Cyber threats are very dynamic. Vulnerabilities change rapidly and attackers frequently shift their focus and attack methods. Trying to address individual threats is fruitless and can quickly overwhelm organizations. An alternate approach is to focus efforts on three specific attack categories: privilege misuse, malware injections, and insecure protocol exploits. “Spear phishing” is the most common method attackers use to compromise individuals within an organization. These attacks use social engineering techniques and weaknesses in a company’s security culture and practices to steal passwords and exploit an employee’s

Key Cyber Attack Categories

IT privileges to inject malware into systems. They are particularly dangerous because they can provide a foothold for attacks on critical devices that bypass other layers of defense. Attackers directly inject malware into control devices using vulnerabilities in the software. Malware injections can occur through external network connections or internal attacks launched at the device. Researchers identify new vulnerabilities daily, so smart companies assume that sophisticated attackers can exploit any system to which they gain access. Even when vulnerabilities are known, many remain unpatched for extended periods awaiting operational downtimes. Sophisticated attackers also exploit “zero-day” vulnerabilities. These are weaknesses that software vendors are unaware of or still evaluating. Keeping attackers away from control systems is the only protection against these kinds of attacks. Exploiting insecure industrial protocols is another way that attackers can disrupt operations. This is particularly true for SCADA systems. Popular protocols like Modbus and DNP3 lack basic handshaking and authorization features that are essential for secure information exchange. Sophisticated attackers are aware of these kinds of vulnerabilities and have easy access to the documentation needed to construct commands to disrupt the operation of devices like RTUs and PLCs.

Maturity Essential for Sustainable Defenses

ARC research shows that the effectiveness of cyber mitigation efforts depends upon the company’s cybersecurity maturity. Basic defenses, like access control, are only effective when solid processes are in place to manage access control and privileges. Sophisticated defenses, like intrusion detection, are

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CYBER SECURITY only effective if the company has the resources to maintain rules, review alerts, and investigate suspicious behavior. Intrusion prevention is generally not even used for ICS cybersecurity because of the fear of false positives disrupting operations. Cybersecurity maturity reflects the company’s investments in cybersecurity people, processes, and technology as well as its experience in cybersecurity management. Maturity grows over time as companies learn more about their unique cybersecurity challenges and cybersecurity solutions. Managing basic mitigation technology prepares the company for successful rollouts of more sophisticated solutions. While maturity growth can be accelerated with the infusion of cybersecurity experts and use of cybersecurity managed-services, a company must still be prepared for these steps and recognize the importance of maintaining alignment between cybersecurity investments and the organization’s ability to manage them.

ARC Maturity Model for ICS Cybersecurity

ARC developed an ICS cybersecurity maturity model to help organizations understand and use cybersecurity maturity in their planning. This model reflects ARC’s research across a wide spectrum of industrial companies, security experts, and ICS cybersecurity solution suppliers. Maturity levels in this model represent a recommended sequence of cybersecurity objectives and an associated set of defensive actions. Every maturity level adds an additional layer of cybersecurity protection and prepares the company for advance to the next level. As shown in the following figure, each layer also has certain costs and support requirements. Costs and resources for early stages are minimal and the risk reduction benefits are significant, so ARC recommends that every company strives to achieve these levels. Advancing to higher levels needs to be tempered by a company’s specific cyber concerns and resources. Actions associated with lower maturity levels tend to reduce likelihood; those associated with higher maturity levels focus on reducing impact. Some of the mitigation actions in this model provide alternative ways to address certain risks. Others are complimentary and should be implemented together to ensure that the objective of that level is achieved. The positioning of actions reflects the level’s objectives and the lowest maturity level at which most companies find the action sustainable. The specific mitigation actions that a company chooses at any stage will also depend upon factors like industry, kinds of facilities, tolerance for risk, and resources available for ICS cybersecurity investments.

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ARC ICS Cybersecurity Maturity Model

Author: Sid Snitkin Vice President and GM Enterprise Services ARC Advisory Group

This article represents an excerpt from a more comprehensive ARC Advisory Group Strategy Report prepared for our Advisory Service clients. That report includes more detailed discussions of the individual cybersecurity maturity levels, how to develop an effective cybersecurity investment plan, and how to build an effective cybersecurity investment roadmap. For more information you can reach out to Paul Steinitz at psteinitz@arcweb.com .

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Phoenix Contact: Providing Service Access To Plants And Machines - How To Tackle The Challenge Of Access Security

The majority of plants and machines in production networks are already networked as part of the pioneering Industrie 4.0 project, also known as the Industrial Internet of Things. In order to ensure data and service consistency, production networks in turn are connected with company-wide networks (office systems) and then connected with the Internet. The number of production networks connected in this way will continue to grow in the future (Lead figure). Although this kind of development opens up a number of opportunities, ensuring access protection for complexly networked plants and machines poses great challenges to operators in terms of IT security, which is known within the industry as ICS (industrial control system) security. Production-related data streams are reduced to a defined volume and machines and plants are consequently protected through the application of known best practice methods, such as creating a security architecture in keeping with the Defense in Depth principle, in accordance with ISA99 and IEC 62443. Meanwhile, ensuring maintenance and programming access to these kinds of systems represents a special task in and of itself.

Dial-in nodes pose a significant security risk

As is the case with the ‘onion’ approach to IT security, implementing the Defense in Depth concept for security architecture involves constructing several network security layers that are protected from one another through access restrictions. The outermost layer is connected with the Internet and thereby represents the least reliable level. These levels are also known as ‘trust levels’; the trust level increases with each successive network layer. This means that the heart of the ‘network onion’ consists of systems that require an especially high level of protection – in production networks, these are the machines and plants plus their components. These systems are protected by constructing invisible

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subnetworks through NAT (network address translation), masquerading, and setting access restrictions that only permit data streams that are absolutely necessary for manufacturing. In order to be able to carry out service and maintenance tasks, the corresponding employees at the operating company as well as the mechanical manufacturer’s external service technicians need to receive access to these specially protected network areas. In the past, they could often dial up access to them through their own nodes. Dial-up nodes that are directly accessible through the phone network pose a significant security risk, however. This is because the dialer can access the entire network and usually doesn’t have to go through any authentication process to access the systems connected to it. Nowadays, this outdated technological setup is often replaced by popular VPN remote maintenance access.

Setting up a service network

The solutions described above enable identity verification of the persons authorized for access as well as encrypted data transmission. However, individuals with access rights still have free access to the protected network. Moreover, encryption prevents machine operators from gaining any insight into the data, which means they have no control over the data. As a result, damaging events cannot be traced. A further problem resulting from this concept is that each machine manufacturer would like to use their own preferred remote access system. This results in heterogeneous, unmanageable IT landscapes. Moreover, VPN remote maintenance access does not solve the issue of providing the operator’s service technicians with controlled, authenticated access. If the internal service employees are ranted extensive access rights to the plants and machines, the security

CYBER SECURITY level significantly drops as a result. Because of this, corresponding access should always be reduced to the minimum necessary level. One way of doing so is setting up a separate, isolated network zone (a service network) to hand over or route service connections. In the IT sector, this type of network zone is also known as a demilitarized zone.

Control over all service connections

The security appliances in the FL mGuard product range by Phoenix Contact are suitable for industrial applications and protect individual manufacturing cells. Moreover, they also enable service network zones to be constructed (Figure 1). Due to their systematic orientation to ICS security, these devices offer precisely the range of functions that is required for carrying out the tasks described here. The service network is ideally located on the level of the production network. Both networks are separated and isolated from one another by the security appliances. The FL mGuard products also act as an access point for the individual networks of the production cells (Figure 2). These networks are transparently integrated into the service network via VPN connections. Corresponding service connections based on VPN can be built on top of and dismantled from the production cells. A key switch that controls the security appliances via the integrated digital I/Os can be used for this. Alternatively, machine operators can use an HMI device that communicates internal network events. This method allows operators to control possible service connections at all times. Firewall rules within the VPN connections can determine authorized service access. If the use of VPN connections in the internal networks is prohibited, the GRE (Generic Routing Encapsulation) tunnel function and conditional firewall (or the changeable firewall rule sets) provide the same functionality.

large challenges in terms of access security. The right strategies and special technologies allow operators to master these challenges and thereby reduce maintenance costs while increasing availability.

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Properly implementing concepts The Phoenix Contact ICS security experts help customers analyze and evaluate existing infrastructures and their components. They develop approaches for protecting the systems as well as for providing secure access options. It is very important that the specialists properly implement the concepts so that all systems continue to run and interact with one another smoothly. After all, security is not a static concept; it must be continually practiced. From the user, to the administrator, through to the security officers, all of the individuals involved must have the same level of knowledge. Phoenix Contact therefore offers training courses and seminars and can regularly inspect the way in which security concepts are implemented and used within companies (Figure 4). These offers apply for all sectors and also cover current as well as future cyber security topics.

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Figure 1: The security appliances protect the individual manufacturing cells and enable the construction of service network zones. Figure 2: Constructing a service network zone to serve as a transfer point for service connections allows these to be securely restricted and monitored. Figure 3: During servicing, the machine operator’s technicians are integrated into the network via VPN connections or direct access. Figure 4: Phoenix Contact also offers analysis and consulting on security topics.

Activation of dynamic firewall rules

The machine manufacturer’s external service technicians are connected to the service network zone via VPN (Figure 3). Phoenix Contact also offers the right solutions for this application, with the FL mGuard Secure VPN Client or the FL mGuard Smart2 VPN. The machine operator’s technicians can also be connected via VPN connections or direct network access. All access can be configured in such a way that the respective technician needs to be authorized via the user firewall of the security appliances. This process opens up the opportunity to activate dynamic firewall rules for defined users. These rules apply to IP addresses that are used for authentication. In this way, each technician is only permitted certain access, which means that a multilevel security concept can be created. If the operator accepts the VPN solutions preferred by the machine manufacturer, the corresponding end devices should be placed within the service network zone. Providing service access to plants and machines opens up significant advantages to operators, but also entails

Author: Andreas Fuß Marketing Network Technology Phoenix Contact Cyber Security AG, Berlin, Germany

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AIMS: The Seven Deadly Sins of Process Analyzer Applications Abstract On‐line process gas analyzers comprise a relatively small proportion of the capital investment in a grass roots project but they require detailed attention if they are to be successfully implemented and fully exploited. The chain is long and the mistakes are many. It runs from front end engineering design, to EPC detailed design, through systems integration, selection of technique and vendor, factory acceptance test, start up, handover and a life cycle support strategy. The article follows a theme made popular in previous papers on The Seven Deadly Sins of Sulfur Recovery, and The Seven Deadly Sins of Amine Treating. The intent is to offer examples as well as quantitative information based on historical experience of analyzer engineering and sample handling details. The subject is one of the least understood facets of a project, the profession is occupied by people from various fields who have made it their life’s work and this is a collection of their findings.

1) Introduction

The objective of this article is to give an audience of primarily process design engineers a detailed view of the problem areas relating to a typical slate of process analyzers found in a large grass roots project. The examples are mostly related to gas processing, and sulfur recovery unit operations familiar to this group. There are many specialty sub‐suppliers to the sulfur recovery and gas processing industry and many of them display and present materials at conferences such as ISA. These companies include the engineering firms who license the proprietary processes, catalyst and solvent vendors, mechanical devices, specialty instrumentation suppliers, and process testers and problem solvers. The experts from these various companies make it their life’s work to gather expertise in a core area and they are valued for their experience.

The process analyzer business can certainly be characterized in this way. No one graduates as an analyzer engineer, it is a profession populated by chemical, electrical, instrumentation and mechanical engineers. It is supplemented by various branches of science such as physicists, chemists and spectroscopists who have migrated from research to the applied end of their profession. To provide the widest possible view and to generate debate the four authors are specifically from distinct aspects of the process analyzer industry. There is not always agreement as to where the root cause of an analyzer problem lies but there is consensus on the

leading problem areas, their general remedies and this short list of “seven sins”. The four aspects of the analyzer industry represented in this article are: • The process analyzer vendor, supplier of discreet devices ranging from the simple (pH,oxygen) to the more complex (gas chromatographs, UV photometric, tail gas and ultra‐low concentration moisture analyzers). • The systems integrator (“SI”) contractor; responsible for the combined package of sample transport, sample conditioning, analyzer device, validation, utilities, shelter, HVAC, and communications. • •

The contract maintenance provider, responsible for lifetime support of the total system provided by the systems integrator. The independent performance testing contractor. Given the reactivity and toxicity of sulfur recovery process gases on‐site lab results are considered the reference method for H2S / SO2 tail gas and related analyzer applications. In many cases systemic analyzer problems are not discovered until this test is complete.

It is difficult to have a perspective of the process analytical industry from the vantage of any one company or enterprise or even for the combined experience described above. In this regard it was fortunate to have access to a recent paper as well as a panel discussion from four highly regarded analytical professionals taking a self‐critical look at our industry. These two sources (the four resource companies and the technical review paper) were invaluable for describing trends and to point out the challenges as well as some of the self‐ inflicted sins of our own profession. This collection of sins is not intended to present a scolding of the FEED, EPC, end‐user or the hydrocarbon processing industry in general. To be sure, some of these sins are reflections of where the vendor or integrator has failed. The intent is to draw attention to areas where excessive costs are entailed, analyzers fail to meet their expectations, processes are not fully optimized and the full benefit of the analyzers are never realized due to a negative or legacy reputation.

2) Overview of the Process Analyzer Industry

It is worthwhile for the process engineering audience to have an idea of the breadth, scope and size of the process analyzer industry. The overall market size as well as the spend on an individual project is relatively small as compared to total project costs but the impact

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one third is under‐designed; perhaps one third is adequate. Sample systems are not optimized for the analytical technology or process application. Many sample system components are still not “fit for purpose. It is difficult and expensive to design analytical systems to meet multi‐national hazardous area requirements, global harmonization would be welcome. Most process analyzers are not required for process control but are used for process automation. The full capability and features of a process analyzer are rarely utilized, for example; overrange measurement, COS and CS2 in tail gas, COS in TGTU absorber off‐gas, combustibles in fired heaters (with O2 measurement) as well as ethernet and web enabled communications which have safety benefits.

3) The Seven Deadly Sins of Process Analyzer Applications 3.1) Lack of Knowledgeable Analyzer Engineers at the FEED and EPC Stages A problem in the process analyzer industry is the amount of time it takes to acquire an adequate engineering skill set to be able to address the wide variety of disciplines involved in a typical project. The majority of the qualified analyzer engineers are employed at the systems integration level and relatively few at the EPC and practically none at the front end engineering design (FEED) level. Some examples of how this impacts a project; •

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It is accepted in the industry that competition amongst analyzer vendors has encouraged technology advances, led to improved performance and cost improvements.2 New technologies with a proven track record still get passed over because it was not used in the last project ten years prior. In defense of the above, the analyzer industry does not provide sufficient information to evaluate the performance of different technologies for different applications. Relative to spending on DCS and discrete devices there are proportionally many more instrument and DCS engineers than analyzer engineers at the EPC level. Critical evaluation of sample system design for specific applications is lacking. Most sample systems are designed based on duplicating previous projects with new features added haphazardly.

The Cost: • Savings of 10‐30% depending requirements and technology.

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The Remedy: • A detailed review of all analyzer tags by the end‐ user and rationalization at the FEED stage that the technology and method have been updated. • Retain, nurture and organically grow a cadre of analyzer engineers. • Failing that, retain independent analyzer project consultants to review the technology and look at improvements.

3.2) Piping Engineering, Major Mistakes Designed In at the FEED and EPC Stages

From the perspective of the system integrator, a If analyzer engineers had to pick one single problem key point is that all drawings and documentation area that is universal it would be piping design. It is have to be approved by EPC engineers. It can at not so much that mistakes are made, it is that they are times be beyond their capability and the SI vendor most always impossible to correct or remedy after the needs to get these items in place at site. In addition, fact. Piping design is done well in advance and most it becomes very difficult to manage the analyzer often construction completed by the time an analyzer scope because many of the tie‐in points fall into specialist recognizes a problem. Not to trivialize the other disciplines, many types of engineering are issue but every AIT (Analyzer‐Indicator‐ Transmitter) required at the EPC level and not all of them are looks the same to a piping engineer when in reality a pH measurement is quite different from a close‐coupled familiar with analyzers. Instrument data sheets that are out of date: It is not “by‐line” analyzer, is different from a gas chromatograph uncommon to see instrument data sheets that are in a house. dated 10 years or more with only minor revisions in between. The result is typically a change order A list of problem areas; at the detailed engineering phase by the system • Process piping design is not optimized for analyzer system installation. Standardized sample tap integrator and in fact many SIs recognize this at the designs have not been developed for analyzers in a quote stage but prefer to take advantage of it in similar fashion as standard designs for temperature, post order. pressure, flow and level transmitters. No provision for recent advances in the field of process analytics. Related to the above, the • Although the proper location of analyzer sample taps on process piping is generally understood, temptation to define a measurement using a single standardized practices for selecting these locations analytical principle, Gas Chromatography being are not widely published or used. an example. The process GC is quite simply over applied as a default especially when a GC vendor • Access to analyzer sample taps is usually problematic. is doing the SI.

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the rationale for locating several analyzers in one shelter, which at times is a source of problem in itself.

2.1) The Big Picture:

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The global cumulative value of process control enterprise is USD 409 billion 2009‐2012 or ~USD 136 billion/year; the market is viewed as being flat in this period. Process Analytical Instrumentation (PAI) comprises only 6% of this amount, (~USD 8 billion/year). This is a relatively small portion of the total spent on process control but it draws a great deal of attention in the control world. The market figures are based on all industries and by far the chemical process industries (CPI) dominate, accounting for ~70% of all process analyzer applications with utilities and pharmaceutical sharing the balance. Considering only the CPI portion USD 2.85 billion is spent on maintenance, USD 1.75 billion on analyzers, USD 560 million on systems integration and USD 450 million on sample handling systems per annum.

Fig. 2. Analyzer System Scope of Supply (Courtesy of Rob Dubois, “by‐line analytical”)

2.3) Trends in the Process Analyzer Industry:

The industry is characterized by widely diverging attributes. It is generally conservative about adopting new technologies, if it works, repeat, repeat, repeat. On the other hand, there are significant advances in analytical technology that are game changers in themselves. How quickly they are implemented varies but here are some general trends; • •

Fig. 1. Process Analytical Spending by Category

2.2) The Project Picture:

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According to a major international oil company, integration represents 55% and analyzers 45% of the total cost of an analyzer project. This somewhat contradicts the overall industry figures but can be explained by the fact the CPI spend more on shelters, no doubt influenced by hazardous area (explosion proof ) design. The Systems Integrator breaks the spending down as; Analyzers: 30‐40%, Shelter and Sample System (with commissioning spares and consumable gases): 40‐50%, Fabrication Labour: 8‐10%, Engineering/Design: 8‐10%, Crating & Misc: 2‐5% The 15‐year cost of ownership of an analyzer system is equal to the total capital cost of the fully integrated system. Half of this cost is labor, the other half is parts. Of the half invested in parts, ~25% is consumables and ~75% replacement parts. Shelter costs for chromatographs are on‐par with the cost of the GC. For example, an analyzer house for eight GCs costs more than the eight GCs. This is

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Competition amongst analyzer vendors has encouraged technology advances, led to improved performance and constrained cost increases. There is a revolution in spectroscopy with multi‐ component measurement capability competing with GCs. • Analyzers that are close‐coupled to the process (“by‐line”) requiring very little integration are becoming common. Size and weight matter. The “New Sample System Initiative” (NeSSI) allowing for smart sample systems, smaller footprint has gained a modest market acceptance.

2.4) Generalizations:

• The process analyzer industry is largely fragmented and there are many specialist suppliers. There are a few large companies that can supply something in the order of 60% of the applications, some of those with compromise and never all the tags. •

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It is hard to buy a bad analyzer, as long as it is properly specified for the stream conditions. It is hard to buy a bad analyzer system, as long as project teams incorporate the design requirements necessary to make the systems work. The price of the shelter and HVAC now dominate the price of the analyzer system. It is uneconomical to supply a shelter for only 1 or 2 analyzers. One third of all analyzer systems are over‐designed;

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PROCESS ANALYZERS and are the general rule in the industry. Margins have been tightened and there are more vendors chasing fewer dollars. It is an environment where: •

• Fig. 3. Example of Accessing a Difficult Tail Gas Analyzer Sample Point.

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And the question remains, how do we establish standard practices and design specifications for process analyzers so that they are implemented properly by process instrumentation and piping designers? The Cost: • Mostly minor. The price paid is usually in terms of a compromised location that has to be lived with for the life cycle of the analyzer, possible HS&E implications. The Remedy: • Review by an experienced analyzer engineer at the early stages of the FEED and then again at the detailed engineering phase. • Bring in specific vendors to solicit their views and list of best practices.

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3.3) Award of the Systems Integration Contract, Compromises at an Early Stage

It is the opinion of the authors that a great deal more of the basic and detailed design decisions are left to the responsibility of the analyzer system integrator than with any other technical component in a project. The main reason is there are insufficient analyzer engineering resources at the FEED and EPC level to exercise full oversight. As noted elsewhere in this paper, many large gas processing and olefins projects are GC centric and for that reason only the major GC manufacturers are able to competitively bid. If the only tool you have is a hammer then everything looks like a nail. Nearly all analyzer projects are lump‐sum fixed‐price

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The Systems Integrator looks to supplement their revenue stream in the form of change orders, extending the hand over period or facilitating a maintenance contract for long term maintenance. The reluctance of the systems integrator to purchase specialized sample handling from the analyzer vendor. A recent example in the Gulf region where the SI was adamant to supply their own heat traced lines for SRU tail gas. Their lines were not capable of the 155o C heat duty for SRU tail gas and plugged. The SI prevaricated for eight weeks, left the site and it took six weeks to get the correct lines installed. The Superclaus® SRU was without a tail gas analyzer for 14 weeks and the SI was out of pocket for the correct sample lines. It is an obvious economic and sales driven decision for the systems integrator to try and increase the portion of SI work as cost adders to their project (vs. value added by the analyzer vendor) once they commence. Competition among SIs on integration work is very keen and with lower margins. The industry trend is to make the design of the sampling system, HVAC and communication systems complex to increase the balance of “manufactured” items within the integration portion. The result is then to overkill the sampling system and over‐design certain portions to “grow” the margins. When the EPC is awarded and the budget gone the EPC team sacrifices good analyzers for an oversized HVAC. There have been many situations of the SI buying cheap analyzers, poorly installed but delivered in shelters with +/‐ 1 °C ambient, 60 to 70 % RH which is triple costs vs. a +/‐ 2 °C, 50 to 80 % RH. Also, typically the GC vendor is part of a large field instrumentation group and they have conflicting communications protocols. If field instruments are chosen with X protocol it has a direct influence on the selection of the GC vendor. Hence the SI may not provide the best specific analyzers since they need to communicate through a protocol (closed architecture) instead of some minor work required to do the gateway to a standard open protocol. The analyzer selection process then becomes a victim of the sales strategy from the instrumentation vendor. The situation has to be lived with it but sometimes creates issues that are pushing to select the wrong or inappropriate analyzer. Commercial considerations pushes the selection of specific closed protocols while the analyzer world outside of GC calls for a generic protocol much better served by niche market suppliers. The reluctance of the systems integrator to retain the analyzer vendor for start up and training of end user personnel and check the analyzer has been

PROCESS ANALYZERS properly done. The Cost: • Sometimes significant, 20% or more of the contract in terms of change orders. • Sometimes benign, an example being an SI who inserts themselves deeply into the project with a no bid perpetual maintenance contract in mind. • A USD 12 million analyzer project that requires significant changes after handover

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Independent advice from outside resources or fully qualified analyzer engineers on staff to oversee SI contracts from start to finish. Be ready for handover when the SI is completed their punch list. Always retain the analyzer vendor for start up of the more complex (category 8‐15, Table 1), the SI will always recommend against this and they should always be corrected. Start up by the vendor is invaluable; they check for mistakes, they ensure warranty validity and can properly train the end user technicians.

3.4) Lack of a Comprehensive Plan to Staff for Start‐up, Training and Maintenance

The most critical time in the life of a process analyzer is start‐up. It is not logged or otherwise measured but the confidence level in an analyzer is determined by the operators and they are the final judge. If the first weeks and months go poorly the road back is long and hard. It has been our direct experience that ~30% of all tail gas analyzers are not placed in closed loop control, maybe fully functioning but not in cascade control. The major reason is lack of trust in (reliability of ) the measurement. The analyzer industry is short‐handed at all levels, the lack of experienced analyzer engineers has been noted and the major reason is there is no specific academic path. Professionals are barely at the journeyman level after ten years’ experience. At the craft level it is a universal problem to adequately staff for the number of analyzer tags in a complex. Part of the problem is overwork of the existing staff discourages newcomers; there is no acknowledgement of the unique skill‐set required nor is there adequate training.

Add to this, the step changes due to new technology opportunities step changes now being driven in maintenance and technical support . • How to deal with skills’ shortage? Maintenance of current process analyzer technology has been identified as an issue for many years but little has been done to alleviate the problem. • Maintenance continues as the largest expense component of the life‐cycle cost equation. Understaffed maintenance organizations are looking outside process analytical industry and SI organizations to contract maintenance providers for help. • PAI products will continue to incorporate advanced (remote) diagnostic functionality. Inversely related to this is the surprising fact most tail gas analyzers are not connected to the digital communication network as almost all other analyzers are. Given the safety aspects and critical process need for this analyzer, it is a requirement. • Current process analytical technology is becoming increasing difficult to maintain due to the high level of training required and lack of highly skilled personnel. Dedicated process analyzer training programs are needed. Following are the metrics used by a major oil company based on a three‐year statistical study of over 10 refineries, oil & gas and sulfur recovery plant complexes. The users derive the following lessons and rationalize their staffing levels based on; • As previously noted not all analyzers are the same. For this study they are scaled 1‐15 in complexity. Categories 1‐7 being relatively simple can be learned with on the job training, categories 8‐15 are more complex and factory training is essential. •

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Surprisingly a simple analyzer does not require much more time for preventative maintenance vs. the more complex but the skill set is much more demanding. If the analyzer maintenance team is not staffed to these levels, failure is assured. If a tail gas analyzer is taking much more than 4 hours per month to maintain something is wrong

Table 1. Grouping of Analyzer Categories for Maintenance Purposes

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PROCESS ANALYZERS at the sample point, treat the disease not the symptom.

detail entailing considerable cost.

The Cost: • Everything. If an analyzer is left wanting for maintenance it soon suffers in reliability. When that happens operators lose confidence, the analyzer is not utilized and the entire cost is a waste. The tipping point is not hard to reach but hard to come back from. The Remedy: • A structure and philosophy in place from the start for a preventative maintenance. Recognition that analyzers are distinct from I&E and to staff to the required levels. • Utilize available assets for distance learning to grow skill levels. The Analysis Division of ISA (International Society for Automation) partners with two colleges to provide a distance • learning curriculum (“ATOP”) for the purpose of technician training. It serves as an excellent benchmark and resource for this purpose.

3.5) Sample Transport Mistakes

Sample transport is the least understood area of science of on‐line analytics outside our own industry. It is dominated by the laws of physics and unlike process piping in every way. While we have detailed specifications for shelters and analyzers, not very much of the analyzer data sheets describe sample systems. It gets treated as an art form, designed and handled differently by everyone who builds one. Fundamentally, the same physical laws, chemical effects, and equally important, philosophical laws apply to each system which can perhaps be best described by; “Never ascribe to bad design what can be explained by stupidity, but don’t rule out bad design” One of the classic examples in process analyzers is the measurement of low level moisture in the 0.1….1.0 ppm region and typical values for a natural gas complex. Water is a highly polar compound and there is a world of difference in transporting a 10 to 100 ppm moisture event vs. a 0 to 1.0 ppm moisture event both in wet‐up and dry‐down times. The following example illustrates the difference of the response time for a 0 to 1.0 ppm event for various types of surfaces at 60oC and 30m, 350 cc / min.

There is a specific example of a current project in the Gulf. The FEED had all moisture analyzers located in a common house resulting in sample transport lines of 150m. At the insistence of the analyzer vendor, the systems integrator and the EPC a comprehensive simulation test was performed so the time lag could be quantified and the implications noted before committing to the design. At the very least the material and operating temperature of the heat‐traced tubing needed to be carefully tested under controlled conditions before committing to the

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Fig. 4. Wet‐up & Dry‐down Times for Various Materials, 0.1 to 1.0 ppm Moisture (Conditions: Temperature 60oC, Length 30 m, Flow 350 cc/min)

Other problem areas and points to consider include; • Effective control of the process can be achieved by placing sample taps in a variety of places. The one which gives the least lag may give the most cause for maintenance headaches. The one which gives longer lag may give more accurate and reliable results decisions to be discussed and weighed. • Consolidating several analyzer tags in a single building for the sake of economy of scale resulting is sample transport systems are not optimized for performance. Can we rationalize the economic trade‐off of the reduced cost for large, centralized shelters and higher cost and complexity for transport of samples over longer distances from the take‐off point to the analyzer? • Most process analyzer systems that require heat‐ traced sample transport tubing have poorly designed transition interfaces and control/ monitoring systems. • The impact of proper sample transport tubing design on analytical measurement performance is not well‐understood or well‐defined. • Heat‐traced tubing systems for process analyzer systems are now one of the most significant costs for the sample system. The Cost: • The driving force behind longer sample transport distances is the cost savings realized in consolidating several analyzers into one central location, the analyzer house. The saving is a false economy if the measurement is compromised by the transport time. There is more than just a transport volume calculation to consider, there are the surface effects to consider as well. The Remedy: • The example of 150 m sample lines was set in stone at the FEED stage. The EPC had all systems integrators quote the long sample lines and it was not until the end user, EPC, systems integrator and analyzer vendor questioned the design that the empirical test was organized. Devote more time at the FEED stage and question the compromise

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vs. the savings realized for long sample transport distances. Engage the vendor in these discussions, no one knows the application like the vendor, they have all the scars to prove it and in the end that is what you pay for; someone not to make someone else’s mistakes.

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3.6) Validation; Test Results vs. Analyzer, Analyzer vs. Lab The process analyzer world is populated by people who have to have knowledge not only of their profession but also of every process where an analyzer is in service because every analyzer will be called into question at some time. The skill set of an analyzer engineer and technician is said to be a mix of chemistry, physics, electronics, software, control engineering, sample handling, common sense, perseverance, black magic and after it is all done, the ability to persuade others the analyzer is reporting the correct value. Some analyzers are more stable than others in terms of zero and span drift. UV analyzers for example exhibit excellent span drift qualities that are near zero, do not require routine span gas validation and the exercise should be avoided. Other analyzers utilize span filters or on‐board validation resources that are traceable to National Bureau of Standards values and can be used as the reference method. Other analyzers, FTIR for example require a library data base in order to model the analysis. No two detection principles are the same. Some of the pitfalls and mistakes; • Operator or engineer comparing GC results with analyzer results and jumping to the wrong conclusion. In sulfur plants GC analyses are typically dry (approx 25% moisture) whereas analyzer results are always lower since they are wet by the 25%. • For a stack analyzer in addition to moisture correction there may be sample conversion of trace species like H2S, COS, CS2 to SO2 which will not agree with a stack sample by GC analysis which has been sampled carefully, quenched quickly. • A major US refinery with span gas spending USD 1 million/year (primarily CEMs) deduced by comparison that 10% of all their span gases were delivered with incorrect values. Fresh span gas can be wrong, if suspect get a second bottle.

It is a generalization but usually the device or analysis that is reading “low” is the one in error assuming cross interference has been eliminated. It is relatively easy to lose an analyte to reaction or absorption but nearly impossible to create it. Stain tubes are only accurate +/‐ 25% at best and subject to cross interference. Use them as indicators only because that’s what they are (and correct for dry basis). The method by which lab samples are taken and the time from sample to lab are critical parameters. If operators are taking samples they require specialist training. An analyzer technician can say with confidence if an on‐line analyzer is reading correctly, if in doubt, look for the not so obvious process reason.

The Cost: • Time and resources spent in examining an on‐line process analytical discrepancy. • Damage caused by an extended excursion when an analyzer is called into question. • An analyzer abandoned (not utilized) because the results are suspect (unexpected). The Remedy: • In the case of any question from operations as to the veracity of an analyzer assemble a team to look for the probable cause, assume nothing, look at all factors. • Use all resources, contact your analyzer vendor “have you seen this before?” it is likely they have and the advice is free.

3.7) The Analyzer Industry Is Not Forthcoming with Information Concerning Mis‐application, Interferences and Potential Contamination.

This is a self‐confessed sin from the analyzer industry. In the interest of fair bidding practices system integrators and analyzer vendors work within a strict protocol and standard specifications. There is no incentive to point out errors or discrepancies and in fact there is dis‐ incentive if the knowledgeable bidder does not wish to give advantage to a competitor or sees opportunity to be low bid and gain it back with change orders. The sin is characterized by; • Critical evaluation of different analytical technology for specific applications is lacking. In many instances, there are multiple technologies available to perform a component measurement and a rigorous evaluation is not undertaken at the FEED, EPC or systems integration stage. • Analyzer sample systems get treated as an Art‐Form designed and handled differently by everyone who builds one. • The process analytical industry does not provide sufficient information to evaluate the performance of different technologies for different applications, particularly relative to component interference and

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potential contamination. Budget constraints at the EPC level often mean only major GC manufacturers can effectively bid for huge analyzer projects. They understand their own products very well however they have much less knowledge of other analyzer sub suppliers. It is then difficult to get access to the end‐user project analyzer system engineer. How do we differentiate the value related to performance of analytical technology so that the purchase is not just on the lowest price?

The Cost: • Not having the best available technology. Having to replace an analyzer in the early years of a project. An analyzer that is no longer supported. The Remedy: • Do your homework; do not take the FEED contractor’s data sheets as doctrine. • Ask for a proven track record and references. • Ask various vendors for alternatives, attend industry conferences to stay current and get unbiased advice from other users.

4.1) Conclusions, Challenges

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Recommendations

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The credits delivered by analyzers far outweigh the costs; high availability is the key to capturing the credits. Minimum cost can lead to poor availability and high cost of ownership. Dedicate much more attention to analyzer systems at the FEED stage, deeper intervention on the SI at the EPC stage, retain career analyzer professionals. Let an analyzer engineer sign off on the piping design Seriously rationalize the spending on HVAC and the use of long sample lines. Do not allow communication decisions to compromise analyzer selection. Move the analyzers closer to the pipe. If a closed shelter is required; use cabinets when possible and utilize analyzers houses when necessary. How do we engage in constructive dialogue with process designers and process control engineers to optimize process analytical measurements and performance?

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Which to Choose? Industrial System Vs Commercial System

Do you need a tank or a car for transporting you on a military operation? The main reasons for selecting an automatic control system and associated Instrumentation for any production or process facility are the following: 1.Improve efficiency and productivity. 2.Produce higher quality products. 3.Lower Downtimes. 4.Ease of use and maintenance. 5.Product tracking and production analysis 6.Higher ROI A decision between what type of control system to use mainly depends on what you are producing, how much efficiency you require, the level of accuracy you would need and whether you can live with downtimes and still manage to produce effectively. Managing your facility efficiently is of key importance because the money saved on utilities and resources could flow directly to your bottom line. Utility deregulation presents opportunities for competitive advantage to those who manage their energy usage efficiently. The control system that you deploy can directly impact the plant performance. It is very important to realize that a good investment into a robust and sturdy control system would provide you with the required production and also gets you your return of investments quicker than a system which has low reliability and higher downtimes. Most of the plants or facilities which require round the clock working with a very high uptime cannot afford to deploy commercial control systems for their facilities. A failure of your control system can literally wipe off all the earnings that you have made over a substantial period of time. All industrial plants which need to work 24 x7 x 365 cannot afford to have a

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weak backbone. Further to this any modern facility has varied list equipment and product lines and maintaining all of them effectively and achieving a seamless integration between them to increase productivity and quality might not happen with the deployment of control systems with compromised functions. Hence it is very important to understand that the choice of a control system for your plant or facility is a key factor and it directly relates to what you expect as a return from the business investments you have made. Advantages of Industrial systems over Commercial systems 1.Industrial controls like PLC are “fast, centralized control with redundancy.” They have a faster processing speed, with hot-redundancy features—such as an entirely redundant system processor that is ready to take over if the main system processor fails. 2.Redundant Controller and Server operations for complete, 100% real-time back-up operations in the event of primary failure. 3. Dual Redundant communications networks from SCADA/HMI to process controllers and from process controllers to field IO (Inputs – Outputs) 4. Industrial controls are based on open networking standards with seamless communication among multiple vendors. They utilize next generation communication model (Producer/Consumer) and services are media independent. 5.Industrial controls maintain open connectivity throughout the enterprise. There is seamless data integration from layer 1 to layer 4 (Plant to Enterprise). 6. Industrial controls make use of development tools which creates continuous enhancement of the application. Tools like VB, OPC, C++, Java and VB script are easily integrated in the application. 7.Industrial controls make use of programming languages which are very flexible and follows the IEC convention .All forms of programing language which are a part of IEC 61131-3 are supported. For eg. Ladder diagram, FBD,ST,IL and SFC

INDUSTRIAL CONTROL SYSTEMS 8.The Mean Time Between Failure for all the hardware components for Industrial control equipment's ranges in years (5-15 Years). 9.Industrial controls make use of PID control loops with features like Range limits, Set point ranges, Buffering, Scaling, Cascading and Anti-wind up. 10.Industrial controls make use of Simulation which is already embedded into the programing environment. This is very helpful during the application development stages and Factory acceptance tests. 11.Industrial controls make use of lot of diagnostic features which are provided as a part of the Hardware and software. This helps in predictive and corrective maintenance. 12.Industrial controls enable the end user to have the ownership of Hardware, Protocol, Software, Algorithm and Strategies. 13. Industrial controls are based on open standards and thus save a lot of end user money in service contracts and manufacturer monopoly. 14. Industrial controls are based on open fieldbus protocols like Profibus, Control net and Device net. It is very easy to integrate any subsystem which works on the open protocol. Author: Dinesh Nautiyal Technical Manager Telinstra FZCO

THE CHOICE TO CHANGE

WHO WE ARE? C2C is a non-proﬁt organisa on bringing educa on to the poorest children of Dhaka providing them a chance to break the cycle of poverty. We are commi ed to improving the lives of these children and invite others to join our mission and make a choice to change.

Our 100% model

Our opera ng costs are covered separately, so 100% of funds and supplies donated for the school can go directly to help the children and their families.

Outcomes

The children are taught the na onal curriculum in English – the ﬁrst school in the slums doing this. We focus on a curriculum that gives them the highest chance of earning an income when they leave the school in order to break the cycle of poverty.

Partners

We partner with a variety of organisa ons and volunteers. On average the children get access to about 150 volunteer visits per year, improving their self-conﬁdence and self-esteem and benefiting both the children and the volunteers

WHY C2C?

Educa on is the key to improving the lives of these children and their families. Without this help they would be conﬁned to a life of child labour or worse and will remain vulnerable. C2C is commi ed to improving their lives one child at a me and in so doing help hundreds more.

C2C has ﬁled to be a registered UK Corporate Charity and is an oﬃcial Founda on in Bangladesh For more informa on or to get involved please contact eva@thechoicetochange.org

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A Bangladeshi sporting legend is supporting a project set up by an Etihad cabin crew member to help children in Dhaka escape life in the slums Former Test Cricket Captain, Mushfiqur Rahim, visited the Choice to Change (C2C) school this week along with a team of Etihad volunteers to lend their support to the school’s efforts. Slovakian Eva Kernova founded the C2C to support 25 children in a ramshackle school after visiting slums during a flight layover.

than five per cent drop out, compared to a national average of about 25 per cent between grades five and six and 10 to 15 per cent from Grades 1 to 5. Etihad joined the project by offering staff free flights every two months to visit the school, as well as donating from its guest air miles’ scheme to pay for a bus to transport children from the slum into the school.

Since then, the school has attracted more than 1,000 Mohammed Loch, Ms. Kernova’s partner in the charity, visitors, including almost 600 cabin crew from Emirates said the increasing numbers of airline staff wanting to and Etihad, to help the charity school grow. It is now visit the school on stop-offs is helping raise the project’s one of the few English teaching schools in the region, profile, and encouraging more donors to get involved. and is giving youngsters a rare chance to escape a life of child labour and dream of breaking out of communities “C2C is the only slum school in Dhaka that is teaching where the average wage is US$400 a year. everyone English, and that is making a huge difference. With the benefit of 1,000 visitors since it started, the “Our introduction to Mushfiqur Rahim came through a children can now speak fluent English and are super family friend and quite randomly” said Ms. Kernova, who confident.” he said jointly founded the project with a friend, Sunil Baroi, six years ago. The C2C school is officially registered as a Bangladesh non-government organisation and is in the process of “We were as surprised as the children were that our family registering as a UK charity to access potential donors in friend made the introduction and that Mushfiq was kind Europe and elsewhere. enough to agree to it. Mushfiq doesn’t have a formal role, but his presence at the C2C annual picnic last week Several institutions have lent their assistance to C2C, certainly did a lot to inspire the children and staff and including auditor KPMG. The next phase of growth created lifetime memories.” will involve firmly establishing funds for the school’s sustainability, from corporate and individual sources all The school will have its first graduating class at the end over the world. of this academic year, when the oldest children, now in their early teens, will sit the Grade 5 government exam, That, in turn, will encourage children to have the best which could allow them to pursue secondary education chance of a successful transition into the workplace. or vocational training if they pass. So far, the school has outperformed the national average in two key areas – “These kids have been taught all their lives they are going to fewer drop-outs and in English language. Overall, fewer be workers. To see their options, open up with an education is massive for them” Mr. Loch said.

About C2C

The Choice to Change (C2C) was founded by Eva Kernova, and Sunil Baroi, in July 2010. They chose to change the lives of poverty-stricken children in the slums of Dhaka by paving an educational pathway for them to follow. Attaining any type of formal education would have been impossible for these underprivileged children without the help of such a non-profit organization. The school now comprises of 148 children, 9 teachers headed by a headmaster, social worker, a nurse and a head-cook. In 2013 DMS Global partnered with C2C to cover the administration and marketing costs as well as the responsibility of the fundraising for the school operations as part of their CSR initiative.

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Bapco - Bapco Modernization Program (BMP) Name of Client:

BAPCO - Bahrain Petroleum Company

Budget ($ US):

6,000,000,000

Award Date

Q2-2017

Facility Type:

Petroleum Oil Refinery

Status:

EPC ITB

Start Date:

Q1-2009

End Date:

Q2-2020

PMC

WorleyParsons

FEED

Technip

Location:

Sitra, Bahrain

PROJECT BACKGROUND Bapco plans to add 100,000 barrels per day (bpd) of capacity to the Bapco refinery. They aim to boost the processing capacityof the country's only oil refinery to 360,000 bpd from its current 267,000 bpd by updating aging facilities.

PROJECT BACKGROUND Bapco - Bapco Modernization Program (BMP) - Residue Conversion Unit PIC - NOGA - Aromatics Complex

PROJECT STATUS Feb 2017

Bapco has awarded Down Town Construction Company a sub-contract to perform enabling works for the BMP. The scope of the project includes the construction of off-site utilities.

Jan 2017

Bapco is still reviewing the bids they have received and are planning on awarding the EPC contract in June 2017.

Dec 2016

Bapco is planning on awarding the EPC contract in the first half of 2017 after receiving the final bids from the consortia that were planning to bid in June 2016.

Nov 2016

Nogaholding, the investment and business development arm of Bahrain's National Oil and Gas Authority (NOGA) is planning on investing in the Bapco Modernization Program along with other key Bahrain projects.

Oct 2016

Bapco pushes back the submission deadline of the site preparation works contract to October 06,2016.

29 Sep 2016

Bapco tenders an insurance on the site preparatory works contract and three companies submitted their bids: - Bahrain Kuwait Insurance - Al Ahlia Insurance Co - Soladarity General Takaful B.S.C CO

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11 Aug 2016

Bapco has awarded Down Town Construction Company a sub-contract to perform enabling works for the BMP. The scope of the project includes the construction of off-site utilities.

Jul 2016

Bapco tenders legal, technical and insurance advisory contracts. The companies that submitted bids are: - Nexant Ltd. (Technical) - Jacobs Consultancy (Technical) - Lummus Consultancy (Technical) - Latham & Watkins (Legal)

Jul 2016

- Mil Bank Tweed Hadley (Legal)

16 Jun 2016

The closing date for bids is on 5th of October and the award of the contract is expected to be made in the Q1 or Q2 2017.

16 Jun 2016

GS E&C, Samsung Engineering, Hyundai E&C and Daewoo E&C have received a request to bid. Samsung Engineering plans to bid as a joint venture with Technip and Reunidas. Hyundai is preparing to bid with Daewoo E&C as part of a consortium led by Fluor.

16 Jun 2016

Bapco has launched the bidding process. The companies that are planning to submit bids are: - Japan's JGC Corp, South Korea's GS - Technip, Tecnicas Reunidas, Samsung Engineering - Fluor, Hyundai Engineering and Construction, Daewoo E&C - CB&I, Petro

18 May 2016

The EPC packages are expected to be tendered in the Q2 2016. The first-tier companies are likely to form consortia with second-tier partners before the contracts are tendered.

03 Apr 2016

Bapco has selected GIB and HSBC as advisers for the refinery upgrade. The finance deal is still in the early stages.

14 Mar 2016

Bahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco) has invited international engineering companies to express interest in EPC bidding. Bapco will prequalify several first trial bidders before tendering the engineering, procurement and construction packages later this year

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PROJECT FINANCE 1Q-2009 1Q-2009 2Q-2014 3Q-2015 2Q-2016 2Q-2017 2Q-2020

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PROJECT SCOPE The project calls for a revamp of the refinery's five crude distillation units by replacing some aging units and having only one or two large units. Bapco would also like to build a unit to convert heavy fuel oil into lighter transport fuels. • The scope of work includes: • Residue conversion units • Hydrocracker units • Waste treatment facility • Hydrogenation unit • Crude distillation units • Splitter • Naptha hydrotreater • Distillate hydrotreater • Sulphur recovery unit • Sour water stripper • Handling facilities • Offistes & utilities Approximately 220,000 barrels per day (bpd) of oil is currently provided by Saudi Aramco, while 40,000 bpd is coming from Bahrain’s own reserves. This means the company will look to develop the residue conversion unit (RCU) first as it will process heavier crude types into lighter-grade products. Bapco is believed to be keen to develop the RCU first then use the money generated to fund the remaining work. A huge bulk of the additional capacity will be middle distillates or diesel fuel. The key units include the crude unit and associated facilities, the hydrocracker and associated facilities, the residue conversion units and the waste treatment facility. The residue conversion unit will open access to cheaper feedstock of heavy crude oil and thus, a larger diversity of sources of supply. The hydrocracker and associated facilities will include a new hydrocracking unit with 60,000 bpd capacity, expansion of the mild hydrocracking unit from 54,000 bpd to 70,000 bpd capacity and a new fluid catalytic cracker. A dehydrosulphurisation unit is also planned to produce diesel according to international standards with sulphur content of less than 10 parts per million.

PROJECT CONTRACTOR S PMC PQ

Bidders

- Amec Foster Wheeler - WorleyParsons - KBR - Kellogg Brown & Root - Bechtel Corporation - Jacobs Engineering Group

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- Amec Foster Wheeler - WorleyParsons - KBR - Kellogg Brown & Root - Bechtel Corporation - Jacobs Engineering Group

Awarded - WorleyParsons

PROJECT REPORT

EPC PQ - CB&I - Chicago Bridge & Iron Company - JGC Corporation - Bechtel Corporation - Fluor Corporation - Technip

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Bidders - CB&I - Chicago Bridge & Iron Company - JGC Corporation - Fluor Corporation - Technip - GS Electric Power and Services Company - Tecnicas Reunidas - Samsung Engineering Company - Hyundai Engineering & Construction - Petrofac - Daewoo Engineering & Construction

PQ - Engineers India - Amec Foster Wheeler - Technip - KBR - Kellogg Brown & Root - CB&I - Chicago Bridge & Iron Company - WorleyParsons - Bechtel Corporation - JGC Corporation Sub-Contractors

Bidders

- Engineers India - Amec Foster Wheeler - Technip - KBR - Kellogg Brown & Root - CB&I - Chicago Bridge & Iron Company - WorleyParsons - Bechtel Corporation - JGC Corporation

- Technip - Honeywell UOP

- Technip

- Down Town Construction Company - Chevron Lummus Global - EACS - Environment Arabia Consultancy Services

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Bahrain Ongoing Projects - 2017 PROJEC T

FACILITY

BUDGET $US

STATUS

BAC - Bahrain International Airport Modernization Program - MRO Hangar

Airport

200,000,000

EPC ITB

BAC - NOGA - Bahrain International Airport Modernization Program New Aviation Fuel Farm & Fuel Hydrant

Oil Storage Tanks

200,000,000

EPC ITB

Bapco - Bapco Modernization Program (BMP)

6,000,000,000

EPC ITB

Bapco - Bapco Modernization Program (BMP) - Residue Conversion Unit

800,000,000

EPC ITB

Exploration

80,000,000

EPC ITB

Eagle Hills - Diyar Al Muharraq - Marassi Boulevard

Mixed-Use Development

1,000,000,000

Design

GPIC - Ammonia Plant Expansion

Ammonia

600,000,000

Feasibility Study

GPIC - Urea Plant Expansion

Urea

900,000,000

Feasibility Study

Ministry of Transportation - National Railway (Light Railway)

Railway

2,000,000,000

Design

MOT - GCC Railway Network

Railway

6,000,000,000

Design

MOT - King Hamad Causeway ( Bahrain - Saudi Link)

Causeway

4,500,000,000

Design

MOW - Bahrain Northern Link Road (BLNR)

Roads

1,000,000,000

EPC ITB

MOW - Bahrain-Saudi Causeway Revamp

Causeway

250,000,000

Design

MOW - North Manama Causeway - Phase 2 (Busaiteen Link)

Bridge

50,000,000

EPC ITB

MOW- Bahrain Gas Interchange

Roads

2,000,000,000

Feasibility Study

Mumtalakat - Mueller Industries - Cayan Ventures Copper Tube Manufacturing Facility

Copper Smelter

25,000,000

Feasibility Study

Mumtalakat Holding Company - Dubai Properties Group Salam Beach Resort & Spa Development

Beaches and Resorts

260,000,000

Feasibility Study

Naseej - Canal View Project

Residential Development

20,000,000

Design

PIC - NOGA - Aromatics Complex

Aromatics

5,000,000,000

FEED

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