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It’s April, and that means its finally Spring here in the UK. As we look forward to all the joys that the new season will bring, we know many companies across the country will be making vital plans for the year ahead as we end the first quarter of 2025.
In this edition, we cover AngloGold Ashanti, a leading gold mining company that is making vital exploration developments in Tanzania. We saw how AngloGold has been exploring the Geita Mine development to enhance Tanzania’s mining industry, operating across one of the richest gold deposits in Africa. We’re glad to see Suhara Logistics, B & E AKO Law and Fortes supporting the article, showing the vital role they play in helping AngloGold Ashanti remain a leader in Tanzania’s gold development.
We then turn to another titan in the mining sector, Allied Gold Corporation, which is operating across the Côte d’Ivoire. Its operations in Côte d’Ivoire are focused on the Birimian Greenstone Belt, one of the most lucrative gold deposits in Africa. Here, EPC Côte d’Ivoire is showing lead support for the feature, as a leader in the manufacturing, storage and distribution of explosives for the drilling and blasting sectors.
This month, we also cover BP Indonesia providing vital energy delivery projects in Indonesia, supported here by Bureau Veritas Indonesia and Bridgestone. Plus, we also have an exciting review of the Iberostar Selection Kantaoui Bay hotel, providing 5-star luxury holidays across Tunisia.
We hope you enjoy this edition of Endeavour Magazine! by Carley Fallows
Features
12 AngloGold Ashanti Developing Tanzania’s Mining Industry
20 Allied Gold Corporation Advanced Mining Operations in Côte d’Ivoire
28 TotalEnergies Suriname Supporting Suriname’s Energy Sector
42 BP Indonesia Investing in Indonesia’s Energy Sector
50 Gibraltar Port Authority A Hub of Maritime Operations
60 Inchcape Shipping Services Digital First Connector
68 CMA CGM Brazil Serving Brazilian Ports
74 Medcorp Limited Group Investing in Trinidad and Tobago’s Health Sector
80 Maersk Canada
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Asia/Oceania
Holi Celebrated in India
Holi, the festival of colours, took place in March to signify the end of winter and a victory of good over evil. The celebration is one of the largest festivals celebrated in India and sees friends and family come together to light bonfires and cover friends and family members in bright colours and water. Traditional sweets are also prepared and shared at the celebration, including Gujiya, which are fried pastries made from easily available ingredients such as khoya, flour, semolina, grated coconut, dry fruits and condensed milk.
The festival honours the Hindu deities Radha and Krishna, and the largest celebrations are held in the northern cities of Mathura and Vrindavan, which are believed to be the deities’ birthplace. The celebration is well known for the large clouds of colourful gulal or abir, which is the traditional name given to the coloured powders used during the festival across the world.
Canine Conservationist Saving Koalas
Dogs are being used across Australia to help identify diseases in Koalas. These canines are being utilised for their excellent sense of smell, to identify diseases such as chlamydia in koalas. The dogs have been trained to scent out koala scat and then lay down with the scat between its paws for it to be collected by conservationists.
The scat can then be analysed by ecologists looking for diseases such as Chlamydia, which is common among the species, and can lead to both infertility and blindness. Plus, the genetic makeup of the scat can be analysed to better understand and identify individual koalas in the area and how different koalas relate to each other.
The organisation running the program is Canines for Wildlife, which is passionate about utilising its professionally trained and certified conservation detection dogs to help threatened species and contribute towards research and conservation efforts. deployed across the region, with 400 people being rescued according to Chinese State media.
New Word ‘Gigil’ for Overwhelming Cuteness
A new word, ‘gigil’, has been added to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) and is used to describe a “feeling so intense that it gives us the irresistible urge to tightly clench our hands, grit out teeth, and pinch or squeeze whomever or whatever it is we find so adorable”. The word pronounced ‘ghee-gill’ is taken from the Tagalog language of the Philippines and is part of a list of words that do not have a direct English equivalent and so aren’t able to be directly translated in another single word.
Gigil is added to the OED alongside ‘alamak’, which is a colloquial exclamation used in Malaysia and Singapore to convey shock, surprise, dismay or outrage. These words are vital to conveying a very specific feeling, emotion or circumstance that the English language does not capture in a single word.
Africa
Teams in Africa Prepare for World Cup Qualifier
As qualifiers have begun across the world, many teams across Africa will be hoping that they can secure their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final. This is particularly vital for countries such as Nigeria who were pipped at the post by rivals Ghana in a playoff in 2022, which meant they did not reach the World Cup finals in Qatar. However, Nigeria currently looks in danger of missing out again after drawing at home against Zimbabwe, leaving 6 points between them and the group leaders South Africa.
Currently, Algeria, Egypt and Morocco look set on a firm bid to reach the finals, hoping to make a play for the title hosted in Canda, Mexico and the United States next year. The final round of the African qualifiers will be spread across September and October, with African playoffs scheduled to take place in November.
First Female President in Namibia
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been sworn in as Namibia’s new president, the first time the country has ever been led by a woman and is only the second-ever directly elected female president to take office in Africa. The first directly elected female president was Liberia’s Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, inaugurated in 2006.
Namibia has been facing high rates of unemployment alongside growing inequality and poverty across the country. Nandi-Ndaitwah hopes to help tackle these problems whilst working with the various industries of the country to drive value for the country. One of the industries she’s focused on is mineral exports, as the country’s economy relies heavily on this industry. She hopes to add value to what the country extracts from the ground rather than exporting raw materials.
Measures to Save the African Penguin Put in Place
Penguins in South Africa have been given extra protection orders to help support breeding colonies. The African penguin population in South Africa has been slowly declining at a rate of about 8% a year, according to scientists in 2024. The scientists fear that the species could be extinct within the decade. It is thought that fishing vessels could be impinging on breeding colonies. Therefore, the Pretoria High Court in South Africa has imposed no-fishing zones around the breeding colonies. These measures hope to help prevent so-called purse seine fishing vessels, which use large nets to catch sardines and anchovies, from encroaching on the breeding areas. These measures will be in place for the next ten years in a hope to help recover the African penguin populations. The areas under the no-fishing zones include Dassen Island, Robben Island, Stony Point, Dyer Island, St. Croix Island and Bird Island where the country’s main African penguin breeding areas are.
Flooding in Argentina
After severe rainfall across the city of Bahía Blanca in Argentina, roads, bridges and houses have been destroyed. The widespread destruction came after eight hours of non-stop rain fell on the port city, leaving buildings completely flooded and large parts of the city without any access to electricity. Hundreds were forced to flee their homes, with some hospitals also forced to evacuate. The flooding has led to the death of 13 people; however, this figure is expected to rise as the scope of the devastation is assessed. Helicopters, ambulances and the coast guard worked across the rescue effort, alongside the delivery of food and water.
Rainfall in the capital typically sits between 600650mm of rain a year. However, the torrential rains caused more than 400mm, roughly 16 inches of rain, to fall on Bahía Blanca in just eight hours. This left the city’s infrastructure unable to cope, resulting in widespread devastation and loss of life.
Tariffs on US Car Imports
President Donald Trump has announced new taxes on all vehicles and car parts entering into the US. The measures, which are set to come into effect in early April will impose a 25% charge on businesses importing cars into the country. The US is a key importer of cars, with eight million imported just last year, accounting for nearly £186 billion in trade.
However, many US car companies utilise operations in Mexico and Canada under longstanding free-trade agreements. Therefore, the tariffs are exempt from Mexico and Canada as a new patrol system is implemented to assess the duties associated with these trade agreements. The tariffs became part of Trump’s plans to protect American business and boost manufacturing within the US.
Mark Carney is Canada’s Next PM
Mark Carney has been sworn in as Canada’s 24th prime minister, taking over from Justin Trudeau. Carney has previous experience with global economics, having served as the former Bank of England boss between 2013 and 2020. Carney was the first non-British person to take on the top banking role in England, having previously been the governor of the Bank of Canda between 2008 and 2013, when he steered the country through the 2008 financial crash.
In politics, Carney has never held a political office. However, with a wealth of experience in economics, he was the chosen candidate by Canadians, winning the Liberal Party contest in early March. The appointment of Carney comes at a vital time for Canada as its relationship with the US under Trump has been complex in the recent weeks with the introduction of tariffs on Canadian imports into the US.
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Middle East
Palestine Beats Jordan in World Cup Qualifiers
Qualifiers across the world continue as countries aim to top their group in the hope of playing in the finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. One team hoping to reach those finals is Palestine, who kept their hopes alive with a dramatic win against Iraq. The match, played at the Amman International Stadium in Jordan, saw Palestine and Iraq meet, with Iraq seeming to secure the win going a goal ahead at the 34-minute mark. However, in the dramatic final two minutes of the match, Wessam Abou Ali scored for Palestine in the 88th minute, followed by a game-winning goal by Amid Mahajna in the 7th minute of stoppage time. The win leaves Palestine in 5th place in their group. Iraq, who are one of the favourites from the group to qualify, now sit in 3rd position with 12 points total. The top two teams from each of the three remaining 6-team groups will automatically qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Playoffs for the third and fourth positions in each group will be played later it the year to determine which will be joining the top teams at the tournament hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico next year.
ICC Champions Trophy Final in Dubai
The finals of the 2025 ICC Champion Trophy were played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium and saw India take the win over New Zealand. The win secured a back-to-back title for India, with a fourwicket victory. After winning the toss, New Zealand chose to bat first, delivering 251-7 in 50 overs. However, it was India’s innings that saw the team’s captain Sharman hit seven fours and three sixes. Then, Hardik Pandya scored 18, resulting in a critical 38 runs off 36 balls for the sixth wicket with Rahul.
The final score saw India win with 254/6, securing the victory with just 4 wickets. India has been on a major winning streak, having won 23 of their last 24 games over the last three men ICC events since 2023. The only loss was against Australia in the 2023 Cricket World Cup final.
Qatar Helping Tackle Electricity Shortage in Syria
To help tackle Syria’s current electricity shortage and ongoing power cuts, Qatar has begun providing the country with natural gas through neighbouring Jordan. The initiative signed with Jordan and the United National Development Program will see Qatar provide natural gas to generate power from 400 megawatts of electricity daily and gradually, according to the agreements. This power will help increase production at Syria’s Deir Ali Power Plant, which will then be distributed to several Syrian cities across the country.
The power will be utilised across Damascus, Rif Dimashq, As Suwayda, Daraa, Al Qunaitra, Homs, Hama, Tartous, Latakia, Aleppo, and Deir ez-Zur to help to meet the energy needs of the people of Syria, as part of a shared commitment by Qatar.
Europe
Cleaning up Lake Windermere
Lake Windermere, located in the Lake District National Park in England is the country’s largest lake at 10.5 miles long. However, in 2024, it was reported that a local water company serving Windermere had repeatedly discharged millions of litres of raw sewage illegally into the lake over a three-year period. This waste is thought by scientists to have contributed to widescale algal blooming causing the water to turn green.
The Lake is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that attracts close to 7 million visitors per year. However, with lots of water activities across the lake, the lake is now deemed not suitable for swimming, and it will take a long time to get it back to a safe level following the waste pollution. To prevent future sewage from being discharged into the lake, it is expected to require a large network of new sewage pipes to take the wastewater and sewage from the local village away from the lake, requiring a large investment in the local wastewater treatment facilities.
Devastating Fire in North Macedonia Nightclub
A fire broke out in a nightclub in North Macedonia where 500 people were gathered to see a hip-hop duo. The blaze is thought to have been sparked when two flares that were set off on the stage caused sparks to catch fire to the ceiling, which quickly spread across the venue. Initial reports have suggested that there was only a single entry and exit point, and once the fire sparked, people began to panic and move quickly towards this exit, resulting in a crush.
Investigations into the venue and staff are currently underway, with 15 people detained as the fire resulted in the death of 59 people, including one of the hip-hop duo that the attendees were there to see. Some have reported that the venue may not have had the correct licenses to operate.
Fire Shuts Down Heathrow Airport
As one of the busiest airports in the world, Heathrow Airport in the UK sees thousands of passengers pass through the airport every day. However, a fire at a local substation caused the entire airport to shut down. Heathrow uses a substantial amount of energy; however, following the fire, the airport decided to pause all journeys due to a power shortage, affecting thousands of passengers and millions of pounds worth of trade goods operations. Since the fire, many have questioned the backup plans in place to mitigate such shutdowns. The BBC reports that Heathrow sources have said the airport had back-up options for certain key systems, but kickstarting the alternative power supply for the whole airport would take time. Plus, with so much energy needed, a backup power source may not be able to run the entire operation safely. This has led to an investigation into the cause of the shutdown and an assessment of the airport’s systems to ensure it can remain resilient in such conditions.
AngloGold Ashanti
AngloGold Ashanti has long been a leading gold mining company with operations across a diverse and high-quality portfolio of projects and exploration activities. Included in this portfolio are some of the world’s leading gold-producing regions, including many valuable deposits across Africa. With operations in Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Guinea, Egypt, and Côte d’Ivoire in Africa alone, the company is vital to the development of African gold. However, every aspect of its gold development is focused on creating value by leveraging its existing assets, shareholding, skills and experience to enhance the continent’s gold production.
In Tanzania, in particular, AngloGold Ashanti operates the Geita Mine, which employs over 6,000 people both directly and through contractors. The mine is vital to AngloGold Ashanti’s operation as one of the company’s first flagship mines. Located in North-Western Tanzania, the mine sits within the Mwanza goldfield region. The mine has been in operation since 2000; however, the site has been home to mining activities since the 1930s. Today, the mine is home to multiple open-pit and underground mining operations that are 100% owned by AngloGold Ashanti.
The first deposits of what would later become the Geita mine were discovered in 1966. Following its discovery, vast mining operations began across the region. By 1996, 3 mines had been established with close to 1 million ounces (Moz) of gold produced. The project was acquired by Ashanti in the same year, following the acquisition of Cluff Resources. By December 2000, Ashanti had reached an agreement with AngloGold to sell it a 50% share interest in Geita for $324 million. As part of the deal, AngloGold added its neighbouring Nyamulilima Hill Deposits, which formed a joint venture company between the two, spanning the Geita and the Nyamulilimia Hill deposits. Just four years later, following the
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merger of AngloGold and Ashanti, the entire project became wholly owned by the new AngloGold Ashanti company.
Following the merger forming AngloGold Ashanti, its role across the Geita deposit has only continued to grow, and in 2017, the main development of the Nyankanga pit at the Geita mine began. Operations across the open pit of Nyankanga were completed in September 2020. Alongside this, AngloGold Ashanti has been working on developing the Star and Comet mines of the Nyamulilimia Hill Deposits, which formed part of the original joint venture company agreement. The decision to go underground at the Star and Comet mines was made in 2015, with openpit operations beginning in April 2021. By December 2020, the overall Geita mine complex had delivered 7.92 million ounces of mineral resources for the company.
The wholly owned Geita Mine spans the Nyankanga underground mining pit alongside the Nyamulilima open-pit operations. Across Geita, there are 3.33 million ounces (Moz) of gold mineral resources and 485 thousand ounces (Koz) of gold production. Collectively, the project has a capital expenditure of $191 million. However, alongside the mine, AngloGold Ashanti has a carbon-in-leach plant that processes the hard ore mined across the site. This has an annual capacity of 5.3 megatons (Mt)
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and is supported by an established tailing storage facility. Additionally, the mine has access to a full workshop facility, which supports the maintenance of both heavy mining equipment and light support equipment. Outside of the mine complex, AngloGold Ashanti has developed additional infrastructure, including a mining village, medical clinic, mine store, administration building, and airstrip. With such vast operations, it is no surprise that the Geita Mine delivers significant results for Tanzania and its gold development.
However, one of the central missions of AngloGold Ashanti is to advance Tanzania’s mining sector through sustainable activities. A key way the company has implemented this across the Geita mine is through the commissioning of a 40MW power plant that would power the mine’s operations. The plant comprises four diesel generators and provides a reliable stream of power supply to all mining activities. The plant was first commissioned in 2018, but by 2020, the Tanzania Electricity Supply Company (TANESCO) initiated plans to supply electricity from the national grid network to the mine, which connected it with the local Mpomvu
village. A 33/11kV 60MVA mine substation is currently in the implementation stage.
With its operations and power supply so closely linked with the local community, AngloGold Ashanti is also committed to the sustainable development of the communities surrounding the mine development. Over the years, the company has demonstrated its vital role within the local community by partnering with the Government to improve social services, including education, health, water, and road infrastructure, as well as other economic activities to support the communities surrounding the mine.
Since 2017, the Geita mine has contributed more than TZS 30 billion towards community projects in partnership with local authorities. This investment in the local community highlights AngloGold Ashanti’s commitment to delivering value not just for the mining industry but for those living and working across the Geita mine area.
Just last month, AngloGold Ashanti donated 24 million TZS of safety equipment to women miners in Geita. The equipment was delivered alongside safety training sessions, with the Geita Women Mining Association (GEWOMA) covering essential topics such as safe mining practices, environmental responsibility, financial literacy and mining regulation. With these tools, the company hopes to help women in the mining industry enhance safety, improve the sustainability of the industry, and grow their respective businesses. This highlights just one of the vital ways that AngloGold Ashanti continues to give back to the local community and invest in the future of a responsible, value-creating mining industry.
Overall, AngloGold Ashanti has long been a vital gold miner in Africa, and particularly in Tanzania. The Geita Gold mine is a vital employer and source of economic development for the country. With the continued development of the mine and the
Developing Tanzania’s Mining Industry
Hill deposits, AngloGold Ashanti has brought significant gold products to market whilst constantly working to invest in local community infrastructure and development. This focus on community development underpins its operations not only in Tanzania but across the world, which has allowed it to be one of the leading global mining companies seeking to empower people and advance societies through value-creating mining.
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Allied Gold Corporation
With a diversified and high-quality portfolio of assets, Allied Gold Corporation (Allied Gold) is set on delivering significant value for its stakeholders through the responsible mining of its near-term growth prospects. The company has long been a vital player within the global mining sector; however, its focus is on producing and developing mining operations across African jurisdictions. The company has valuable operations in Mali and Ethiopia, however, one of the most exciting developments is in Côte d’Ivoire, where it operates the Côte d’Ivoire Complex (CID). Across this project, Allied Gold is driving expansion of the mine through responsible and transparent operations to deliver returns not only for its shareholders but for the local communities in which it operates.
Côte d’Ivoire is a vital gold producing region in Africa, thanks to the Birimian Greenstone Belt spanning across the country. The Birimian Greenstone Belt is one of the world’s most prospective gold mining regions, however, it has largely been unexplored. Whilst one of the most productive gold-bearing zones is located in the Ashanti belt in neighbouring Ghana, the underexplored gold deposits in Côte d’Ivoire look to be a lucrative endeavour. Most of the deposits of the Birimian Greenstone Belt are located in corridors that are roughly 10-15km wide and represent a transition between volcanic rock and sedimentary lithologies where such gold deposits often occur. The modern era of mining across the Birimian belt began in the 1920s with the discovery of very fine gold across the Loulo and Syma gold deposits, and now, over a century later, the developments in Côte d’Ivoire by Allied Gold are valuable in delivering further gold development across the region.
Allied Gold’s operation in Côte d’Ivoire complex spans the Agbaou and Boniko gold mines. The Agbaou Mine is located roughly 200km northwest of the port city of Abidjan and Allied Gold holds an 85% ownership interest in the site. Construction began at the Agbaou site in 2021, with the first gold poured the following year, and full commercial production reached by 2014. The project covers 46,000 hectares of the Oumé-Fetekro greenstone belt making up part of the Birimian deposit belt. The site utilises conventional open-pit mining techniques as well as free digging operations, which retrieve the oxide portion of the ore body. Across the mine, there are 458 Koz proven and probable mineral resources, with 631 Koz measured and indicated mineral resources.
Outside of the central mine pit, the site also includes a processing plant with a capacity to treat 1.6 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) of dry saprolite ore and 1.34 Mtpa of dry bedrock ores. Plus, the plant has an integrated single-stage SAF mill, ball mill, and pebble crusher. The site is also home to a gravity and carbon-in-leach circuit that enables the recovery of saprolite and bedrock at rates of 93% and 91%, respectively. Two oxygen plants, including one duty and one standby air compressor, will be installed to meet the oxygen demand of five tonnes per day.
The project provided close to 850 construction jobs, and across its operations, it is expected to add a further 350. These construction roles saw the establishment of road infrastructure across the site, in additional to a raw water damn, raw water
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supply system, tailing storage facility, warehouses, laydown yards, administration building, laboratory, control room, SCADA system, and accommodation facilities. All of the facilities at the mine are supported by the national power grid via a 15km long, 91kW powerline, with a high voltage transformer installed at the Agbaou Substation.
Then, the Bonikro Gold Mine spans an open-pit operation located 230km northwest of Abidjan and covers the Hire and Dougbafla deposits. The mine, owned 89.9% by Allied Gold, has 444 Koz proven and probable mineral resources, with 1,681 measured and indicated mineral resources. Since production commenced at the Bonikro Gold Mine in 2008, the mine has produced 1.4Moz of gold at an average grade of 1.63g/t.
One of the vital current developments by Allied Gold in Côte d’Ivoire is the Oumé Gold Project, which comprises a single exploration permit of the
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Beriaboukro Licence. The project, part of a joint venture agreement, covers the Oumé-Fetekro belt, which is historically one of the most productive greenstone belts in the country where the Agbaou and Bonikro operations are already currently in operation. Oumé is an early-stage exploration project, with only limited soil and rock chip sampling completed so far. The project is currently pending renewal with the Direction Générale des Mines et de la Géologie (DGMG), with further reviews set to take place in the decision for the renewal process of the project in Côte d’Ivoire.
In August 2024, Allied Gold announced a vital stream agreement with Triple Flag International Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Triple Flag Precious Metals Corp. The stream agreement saw Allied Gold receive a US$53 million upfront cash payment and will receive ongoing payments equal to 10% of the spot gold price for a portion of its production. Triple Flag will then have the right to purchase a 3% payable gold-related production at each of the Agbaou and Bonikro mines, subject to a step-down to 2% after set delivery thresholds. The
transaction solidifies significant value for the Côte d’Ivoire Complex, to help provide essential finances to advance exploration, growth and optimized initiatives to continue to expand the complex’s strategy. Therefore, with a big increase in financial support, Allied Gold can continue to advance its projects across Côte d’Ivoire and deliver valuable gold resources for Africa.
Across all of Allied Gold’s operations in Côte d’Ivoire there is a real focus on delivering valuable resources that will bring significant economic benefits for the company and the local community. Through its continued expansion across the Agbaou and Bonikro mines, Allied Gold remains vital to advancing the exploration of the Birimian Greenstone Belt. As the company looks towards the future, growth and continued expansion are on the horizon and are supported by major agreements with global financing companies to deliver value to its shareholders. We look forward to seeing how Allied Gold will continue to expand across Côte d’Ivoire and bring even more gold production to market as a leading gold mining company.
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Founded on a commitment to delivering energy more sustainably, TotalEnergies is a globally integrated energy company where the planet and its people are at the heart of every strategy, project, and operation it conducts. The company has a long history across the globe and is now present in more than 120 countries worldwide. Across its international network, TotalEnergies works to make energy delivery more reliable, affordable, and sustainable. However, its current offshore exploration and development projects in Suriname mark a vital step in TotalEnergies’ leading energy operations within South America.
South America has long been a vital market for TotalEnergies’ energy production developments, with operations present in places such as Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, French Guiana, Mexico, Peru, Puerto Rico, and Uruguay. Therefore, TotalEnergies has vast experience across South America’s energy sector, which has helped it in recent years to look to further expand its reach across the region and begin working on investment decisions and exploration operations in Suriname.
TotalEnergies has been present in Suriname for around 5 years, with 5 significant discoveries in the Block 58 offshore area. Block 58 is part of a partnership with APA Corporation, with both companies owning a 50% interest in the development. In 2023, TotalEnergies announced an oil project of 200,000 barrels per day (b/d), as well as a development study. The area includes the Sapakara South and Krabdagu oil fields, which saw expansion over 2024 with the drilling and testing of new wells, which confirmed a combined estimated recoverable resource of close to 750 million barrels for the 2 fields.
The development of Block 58 is vital to TotalEnergies’ operations in Suriname, especially with the announcement of the GranMorgu project which aims to deliver new wells at depths of between 100 and 1000 metres across the block, with oil produced through a system of subsea wells which will ultimately be connected to an FPSO (Floating Production Storage and Offloading Unit) located off the Suriname coast. Once completed, TotalEnergies expects that the project will have an oil production capacity of 200,000 b/d.
In October 2024, TotalEnergies and Saatsolie Maatschappij Suriname N.V. (Staatsolie) met in Paramaribo to announce the Final Investment Decision (FID) for the ‘GranMorgu’ development located within Block 58. The announcement outlined that the GranMorgu project will develop the Sapakara and Krabdagu oil discoveries, building upon the successful exploration and appraisal as announced in 2023.
As a vital development for Suriname, the GranMorgu project, with a total investment of $10.5 billion, will be a key driver for investment on a local scale, contributing to local employment and the continued economic development of Suriname. For
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this reason, Paramaribo, the country’s capital, will be the centre for administrative, operations support and logistical activities for the entire project. In fact, for local companies, logistics, maintenance of the installation, as well as the subsea and FPSO operation will see between $1-1.5 billion invested in local content, creating 6,000 direct, indirect and induced jobs across Suriname. Once completed, production is expected to start up in 2028.
The project is currently held in an equal 50% partnership between TotalEnergies and APA Corporation. However, following the GranMorgu project announcement, Staatsolie (Suriname’s state-owned oil company) outlined its interest in exercising its option to enter the development project at 20% interest, making contributions towards the project following the FID. Staatsolie will finalise its interest by June 2025.
One of the key sustainable aspects of the GranMorgu development in Block 58 is that it will leverage technology to minimise greenhouse gas emissions. The project aims to specifically cut Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from each oil barrel produced. A key step in achieving this will be the GranMorgu FPSO, which will be an all-electric
vessel with zero routine flaring and full reinjection of associated gas into the reservoirs. The FPSO is designed to accommodate future tie-back opportunities that would extend the duration of its production plateau. Additionally, the FPSO will have a Waste Heat Recovery unit and water-cooling system, which will optimise the power usage across the vessel and improve its overall efficiency. To help further cut down on emissions, the project aims to install a permanent methane detection and monitoring system that will rely on a network of sensors to enhance the unit’s overall sustainability by reducing methane release.
The construction of the FPSO vessel for the GranMorgu development has been contracted to Technip Energies, who will build and install the
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vessel, whilst SBM Offshore has been contracted to operate the platform under an operations and maintenance agreement. Technip Energies will also help deliver the all-electric drive platform, which will help the vessel deliver its reduced emissions, with zero routine flaring and full reinjection of associated gas into the reservoirs. A final contract has been awarded to Saipem, who will conduct the EPCI scope for subsea umbilicals, risers and flowlines. Its work will span the delivery of 100km of 10-12 inch subsea production flowlines and 90km of 8-12 inch water and gas injection, as well as the transport and installation of the flexible risers, umbilicals, and associated structures at depths ranging from 100 to 1,100 metres. These vital contracts will help TotalEnergies to deliver its sustainable mission for the GranMorgu development block.
The entire project at Block 58 will deliver significant oil developments for Suriname and add to TotalEnergies’ network across South America. In the FID announcement press release, Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies, outlined that “Building on TotalEnergies’ pioneering spirit, this landmark project marks the first offshore
development in the country and capitalizes on our extensive expertise in deep offshore innovation. Launched only a year after the end of appraisal, GranMorgu fits with our strategy to accelerate timeto-market and develop low-cost and low-emission oil projects.” Pouyanné’s comments here highlight the vast role the project will play within Suriname and the company’s role in delivering a project that meets its central mission to make affordable yet sustainable energy more widely available across the world.
In addition to the Block 58 developments, TotalEnergies has previously signed a sharing contract for 2 shallow offshore blocks. These blocks, 6 and 8, have been awarded to TotalEnergies following the Suriname Shallow Offshore Bid Round 2021/2021, where TotalEnergies took on the operation of the two blocks with 40% interest. The operation will be in partnership with Qatar Energy, which has a 20% interest, and Paradise Oil Company (POC), a subsidiary of Staatsolie, which also has a 40% interest in the development.
Blocks 6 and 8 are located towards the south of Suriname, not far from the border to Guyana,
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With the rapid emergence of the oil and gas industry in Suriname, the Dr. Jules Sedney Port of Paramaribo has been proactively advancing its facilities to meet the demands of the future. This commitment aligns with our slogan: “Accommodating Our Future.”
As part of our preparedness, we have successfully renewed our ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 certifications, along with our ISPS certification, reinforcing our dedication to quality, environmental responsibility, and occupational health safety and well-being of our dedicated personnel.
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and directly adjacent to Block 58. The Senior Vice President of Exploration for TotalEnergies, Kevin McLachlan, states in the press release for the Block 6 and 8 development that “TotalEnergies is pleased to expand its operatorship position in Suriname, a world-class emerging basin, exploring for low technical costs and low GHG emission oil resources”. He continues, “This new milestone further strengthens our strategic international partnership with Qatar Energy marking its first entry to Suriname”.
As we can see from McLachlan’s comments, TotalEnergies’ span across Suriname has established it as a key player in the country’s energy industry. With significant developments in Block 58 and Blocks 6 and 8, TotalEnergies continues working with crucial partners and players across the global industry to bring sustained economic growth and a wider sphere of energy potential to the region.
Outside of Suriname, TotalEnergies’ operations across South America remain vast. One of the largest operations in South America is in Brazil, where the company has been operating for close to 50 years. Across Brazil, TotalEnergies is present in almost every aspect of energy development, from exploration, production, and renewable and green gas development to marketing and services. With such a span across the country’s energy sector from upstream to downstream, TotalEnergies’ operations in Brazil are emblematic of the global company’s multi-energy strategy. Employing more than 3000 professionals, Brazil is a vital market for TotalEnergies as the country is home to presalt fields which emit less greenhouse gases for each barrel produced than the world average. This means that TotalEnergies is focused on producing oil with low operating costs across the highest quality fields to meet the energy needs of today whilst limiting its emissions to protect the world of the future.
TotalEnergies currently has 11 licenses across its Brazilian oil and gas portfolio, including 4 operated
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assets across the Santos and Campos basins in the deep waters and pre-salt layer. One of the most notable fields is the Lapa field, where TotalEnergies became the first international company to operate a production field in the Brazilian pre-salt, and the Mero, Sépia, Atapu Fields and the lara area, all located in the Santos Basin. With such a wide span across Brazil’s energy development, TotalEnergies expects to produce 200,000 boe/d by 2026.
In French Guiana, TotalEnergies’ operations focus on the downstream sector with the development of renewable electricity and retail operations. The company operates several solar power plants across French Guiana through its affiliates Total Eren and Sunzil, which are delivering more sustainable energy across the country every day whilst working towards a more sustainable energy future. In fact, TotalEnergies is currently working on the MAYA project, which is a 20-megawatt (MW) guaranteed power solar plant project in Guyana. The plant will span a 160 MWp
ground-mounted photovoltaic park, with 350MWh batteries, which will contribute 200 Gigawatts (GW) of decarbonised sustainable electricity production for the country per year by 2026. The project highlights TotalEnergies’ role across French Guiana and Guyana to deliver sustainable energy that meets the growing energy demands of today while limiting its impact on the environment.
TotalEnergies’ projects across South America highlight the company’s mission to make energy more accessible, sustainable, and affordable across the globe. In Suriname, in particular, the development will strategically enhance the country’s existing energy infrastructure and ensure a more seamless delivery of energy across the region. Suriname will now add to TotalEnergies’ vast portfolio in South America, which works cohesively to leverage its expertise across the region’s energy sector and enhance the region’s role within the global energy market.
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BP Indonesia
BP is a leading integrated energy company providing accessible, costeffective and diversified energy solutions across the world. Over the years, BP has expanded its offering from oil to gas, and now into onshore deepwater, and towards the development of new and renewable energy offerings that will help move the world towards a lower carbon energy future. This full range of energy offerings is evident across the Indonesian division of the company, BP Indonesia, where it has been operating for more than 55 years. Across Indonesia, BP is working to expand gas developments across the Ubadari gas field and deliver vital energy resources for the people of Indonesia.
In Indonesia, BP is present across almost every aspect of the gas development pipeline, with operations spanning from mainstream, upstream, downstream, integrated services, trading and even petrochemical sectors. For this reason, BP is one of the largest investors in the country and has delivered vital employment opportunities for local people to work across its various projects spanning Indonesia’s energy sector. However, one of the primary developments for BP in Indonesia is the exploration and production of the Tangguh LNG plant. The plant spans 6 gas fields across the Wiriagar, Berau, and Muturi production sharing contracts in Bintuni Bay in Papua Barat. In this region, the first gas reserves were discovered in the mid-1990s by Atlantic Richfield Co. (ARCO), but today are 100% wholly operated by BP Berau Ltd., BP’s Indonesia subsidiary.
Tangguh LNG operates 3 three liquified natural gas (LNG) trains, which at full capacity can deliver 11.4 million tonnes (Mtpa) of gas per year. In addition to this, the site will have an offshore injection platform, an offshore CO2, and an onshore CO2 removal, processing and compression system.
Since the project began in 2009, Tangguh LNG has delivered more than 1400 LNG cargoes to customers across both Indonesia and Asia. The operations run by BP Berau Ltd work alongside other wholly owned subsidiary companies by BP, including BP Muturi Holdings B.V., BP Wiriagar Ltd., and Wiriagar Overseas Ltd, which gives BP an overarching 40.22% consolidated interest in Tangguh LNG.
However, in recent years, a new development of the BP Tangguh UCC project has been explored, hoping to unlock around 3 trillion cubic feet of additional gas resources for Indonesia. The project developed by BP features Indonesia’s first at-scale enhanced gas recovery through carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) system. The project is vital as it is located across the Ubadari gas field, which is a rich source of gas development for Indonesia, and so the implementation of an enhanced CCU system will expand Indonesia’s existing energy infrastructure and deliver greater energy potential for the country.
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The project is expected to begin in 2028 and will be the first CCUS project to be developed at scale in Indonesia. Plus, the project will have the potential for sequestering around 15 million tonnes of CO2 from Tangguh’s emissions in its final phase. One of the major benefits of the project is that it has also been designated a national strategic project by the Government of Indonesia and represents the continued development of Tangguh for Indonesia’s energy sector. Plus, with the addition of a third LNG train, which began operating in 2023, the plant’s total liquefaction capacity now reaches 11.4 million tonnes per year.
BP announced in November 2024 that the final investment decision (FID) had been reached on the $7 billion Tangguh Ubadari, CCUS, Compression project (CCU) to help Indonesia expand its gas resources and help meet the growing energy demands across Asia. As such a large investment into Indonesia’s energy sector, BP are spearheading the country’s investment in strengthening the country’s energy resources and helping to move towards more renewable energy options across the region.
Murray Auchincloss, CEO of BP, outlined in the press release announcing the FID that “The project not only unlocks a fantastic gas resource, it also represents an Indonesia first through the use of CCUS to maximise gas recovery. BP has operated in Indonesia for more than fifty-five years, and the strength of our relationships enables us to bring deep technical experience in helping to deliver this innovative development.” Auchincloss’ comments highlight the valuable role the project will play in bringing greater energy development for Indonesia and support the country’s continued energy development and diversification.
With the project location in such a strategic place within Indonesia, it is primed to access high-value markets within Indonesia and in the wider region. Therefore, by facilitating the delivery of low-emission energy development, Indonesia is the leading facilitator of such energy demand across the region. Plus, with 99% of the Tangguh LNG project workforce being Indonesians, and 70% of
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these directly from the Papua province, the project directly benefits the local community not just with energy resources but with vital employment opportunities. The goal of the project is to achieve an 85% Papuan workforce by 2029, which highlights the project and BP’s commitment to continually investing in the region’s people to deliver vital social and economic development.
Across Indonesia, BP plays a crucial role in helping develop the country’s energy infrastructure whilst delivering vital employment opportunities. The Tangguh LNG project looks set to deliver vital
LNG development for the region, which can then be delivered across local markets to enhance Indonesia’s role as a crucial low-emission energyproducing country. With all operations supported by BP’s expertise across the global energy sector, it is no surprise that the project looks set to be a vital development across the Ubadar Gas Field, tapping into such a vital resource to meet energy demands and welcome future investments into Indonesia’s energy sector.
Gibraltar Ports Authority
With Gibraltar being an international hub for maritime operations, the Gibraltar Port Authority plays a vital role in overseeing the country’s vast shipping and tourism industry. With over 2 decades of experience across Gibraltar’s maritime sector, GPA has continued to build on its existing success in the hope of extending its reach across the global maritime sector. Today, the Association oversees all maritime operations serving the country’s port as a vital hub for shipping lines across both the Mediterranean and the Atlantic. For this reason, the port is vital to the country’s economy and receives around 240 million gross tonnes of vessel calls per year. Therefore, as a centre for maritime excellence, GPA is essential to the growing reputation of Gibraltar within international shipping lines.
GPAwas formed in 2005 with the central mission to oversee and maintain control of all vessels traveling throughout the British Gibraltar Territorial Waters (BGTW). GPA has been building on Gibraltar’s strategic location at the heart of international shipping lines by implementing firm and efficient services across the maritime and logistics sector. This includes the navigation, bunkering, and licensing of all port operations. By providing these services, GPA has established a vision for the future which aims to develop more partnerships for the port with a transparent and efficient approach to every aspect of the port industry sector.
GPA monitors and controls the 60,000 vessels that operate along the Strait of Gibraltar every year. An essential part of GPA’s role is in their Vessel Traffic Service (VTS), which GPA utilises to effectively coordinate all vessel movements across the BGTW and into the port. The VTS provides roundthe-clock monitoring from its operations centre in the port’s main office. The system utilises a range of sensors, including radar and automatic
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Another key milestone for the Company in 2023 was the successful conclusion of the first DMS Gibraltar Training Program. This initiative, supported by the Gibraltar Port Authority, University of Gibraltar, Government of Gibraltar and other partners, provided vocational training opportunities in the maritime and diving sector to several individuals over the course of one year. The idea was to promote and create viable routes to employment in the maritime sector for the younger generations.
We are extremely happy that the 2023 Training Program was a resounding success, leading to a total of 3 fully HSE qualified commercial divers and a total of 8 candidates who achieved one or more accredited qualifications and real-life work-experience in the maritime/diving sector (e.g. STCW 95 Basic Safety Training, Introduction to Shipping Diploma, BSAC Scuba Certificate and working as Able Seamen or deck-hands on locally based serviceboats/dive-boats).
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identification systems (AIS), CCTV and night-time thermal imaging to provide a complete picture of movements along the BGTW. Furthermore, GPA works with global partners to update the UK’s Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) on all vessel traffic to assist authorities worldwide in monitoring vessel operations across international shores.
The Port of Gibraltar is one of the largest bunkering ports in the Mediterranean, and so one of the central operations across the port is bunkering operations. GPA is committed to providing low-cost bunkering services, which makes the most of the port’s strategic location and allows it to remain competitive within international bunkering markets. In fact, as the island has a tax-free status within the European Union, many shippers utilize the port for the movement and bunkering of goods without additional tax fees, providing the port with yet another competitive edge over others within the same shipping routes.
One of the main advantages of the Port of Gibraltar is that it has a 1-meter tidal variation all year round, which means that vessels can easily port without having to factor in tidal depths. This means that even large bunkering vessels can easily port at the docks. Once vessels have ported in Gibraltar,
each vessel is met with a full ship-to-shore service, helping in the delivery of products whilst at anchor in Gibraltar Bay. However, should a vessel not be able to port, these vital services are also facilitated by GPA alongside the vessel. This complete shipto-shore service is what has continued to support the Island’s cargo movement by providing the port with a reputation for keeping supply chains moving. Therefore, by continuing to provide valuable and efficient services such as bunkering, as well as content quality checks of the cargo throughout its operations, GPA has established Gibraltar as a vital stopping location for shipping lines on an international scale.
Alongside the port’s commercial activities, Gibraltar remains a busy tourism port. Tourism is a vital industry for Gibraltar, especially for the cruise line industry. Under GPA, the port facilitates cruise ships, which can helpfully enter the port at any time of the day due to its one-metre tidal range. Situated only an hour from the Strait of Gibraltar, the port can facilitate these cruise vessels with bunkers of water. The Cruise Terminal is 950 metres long and allows for four medium-sized cruise vessels or two large-sized cruise vessels to berth alongside each other simultaneously. The terminal includes a range of facilities, including telephones, bars/cafes, art and craft shops, display areas and the Gibraltar Tourism Board Information Office, which provides
everything both passengers and staff may require upon docking. GPA monitors the port, along with the Ministry of Defence and the Royal Gibraltar Police Marine Section, to ensure the safety of the port and its customers through its discreet but effective security presence.
As the port continues to build its reputation across international shipping lines, more and more vessels continue to arrive at Gibraltar’s shores for both cargo and tourism. In October, GPA announced the inaugural call from the VS Vista vessel. The MS Vista vessel is a 1,200-passenger cruise ship under the Oceania Cruises umbrella. The vessel made its first visit to the Port of Gibraltar, where it was met by the Minister for Tourism, the Hon. Christian Santo MP. The visit from the cruise liner highlights the continuing role of Gibraltar as a vital stopping point for many global cruise itineraries and highlights GPA’s commitment to delivering the best passenger experiences across the port to ensure the Island remains a valuable stopping point for vessels and passengers alike.
Overall, it is clear that GPA and the Port of Gibraltar remain a thriving hub focused on delivering vital
maritime operations across international shipping lines. With a growing number of vessel calls each year facilitating many sectors from cargo to tourism, Gibraltar is a key stopping point for many travelling across Mediterranean and Atlantic shipping lines. We look forward to seeing how GPA continues to expand its role across the port and as 2025 brings more exciting developments to Gibraltar’s maritime industry.
SALAR DE UYUNI:
THE WORLD’S LARGEST SALT FLAT OR MIRROR LAKE?
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Located in the Daniel Campos Province in Southwest Bolivia is one of South America’s most interesting phenomena in the form of the world’s largest salt flat. The phenomena can be located near the crest of the Andes 3,656 metres above sea level and covers 10,000 square kilometres. The flat was formed thousands of years ago following the evaporation of several prehistoric lakes which left behind an expansive salt flat.
The salt flat’s structure is made of layers of salt which has been sandwiched between sedimentary deposits. These layers in some places are 10 metres thick and the area is expected to have roughly 10 billion tonnes of salt across it. The vast white expanse of the salt flat brings tourists from all around to see the miles of white before them. During the snow season, you can travel into the salt flat and experience the flat nothingness around you.
However, the region sees more tourists during the rainy season when the flat is covered in a thin layer of water. The water acts as a giant reflective surface, turning the flat into a mirrored lake. The reflective lake has seen tourists take some breathtaking images where you cannot distinguish where the sky ends and the land begins. Although, if planning to travel to see the salt flat be warned that accessing it during the rainy season can be difficult as it is one of the most challenging landscapes in the region.
Aside from its picturesque quality, the salt flat is known to cover a rich lithium reserve below it. The reserves are said to cover 70% of the world’s lithium which is being increasingly mined as the world moves towards renewable energy. Lithium plays a big part in lithium-ion batteries which are used in electric vehicles, laptops, and mobile phones. Therefore, despite its picturesque quality, the region is also a central focus for mining development to access this vital resource for the global push towards a green future.
Whilst people love to travel and take images of natural phenomena that the mirror-like flat presents, there are many legends surrounding the formation of the flats. If you ask locals you are likely to be told that the mountains surrounding the salt flat were once giant people and the mountain goddess Yana Polloa was involved with both Thunupa and Q’osqo. When Yana Polloa became pregnant the two male volcanoes fought over who the father of the baby was. The legend says that Yana sent her baby away
to protect its safety. However, she worried that it would not survive alone, so in an attempt to provide for her baby, she is thought to have flooded the plain between the mountains with milk which would sustain her baby. According to this legend, the milk eventually turned to salt which left behind the phenomena of the Salar de Uyuni.
However, some locals tell a slightly different story, that according to Aymaran legend, the mountains were once people and Tunupa and Kusku were a married couple. However, the legend outlines that Kusku deserted his wife for Kusina, leaving his wife Tunupa heartbroken. The salt flat in the said to have formed from her tears flooding the plain.
Overall, whether you heading to the salt flat to marvel at its size or to make your own mind up about the legend behind its formations, you are sure to leave with a great picture and new respect for the landscape.
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Inchcape is one of the largest maritime providers across the world, with a network of 240 offices spanning 60 countries worldwide. Across these offices, Inchcape employs 31,000 professional and committed staff primed to deliver full cargo agency, crew logistics, husbandry, transits, dry docking, bunker calls, protective agency, financial management, and outsourcing solutions throughout its service centres worldwide. Inchcape today is a leader in date-driven maritime solutions, however, the company began with humble origins in 1847, when two Scottish merchants came together to form Mackinnon Mackenzie & Company (MMC). It is this foundation that can still be seen across the company today as it focuses on delivering top quality and personalised shipping solutions to help all customers’ operations succeed.
The central function of Inchcape is to leverage its expertise across the maritime industry, to provide full port agency services across the world. As a port agency company, Inchcape is committed to overseeing such roles as cargo movement and customer clearance whilst also working with vessels
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With a vast network of global offices behind it, Inchcape can provide end-to-end solutions which ensure that no matter the complexity, challenge and risks associated with a logistics service it is committed to finding a shipping solution. The company can meet such complex needs utilising its digital tools that provide its customers with everything they need to execute their operations. These digital solutions are what separate Inchcape from its competitors as it can streamline operations, ensure full compliance, and deliver logistics solutions for a better and faster ocean network. Utilising ports, berths, and terminals across the world, Inchcape can help determine the best routes through a single digital platform to help
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In a region marked by dynamic challenges, Navigator Shipping Company prioritizes transparency and preparedness. We monitor real-time developments in Libya’s oil and gas sector, from production fluctuations to unplanned disruptions caused by geopolitical events. By providing clients with timely intelligence and actionable insights, we empower them to adapt strategies, avoid costly setbacks, and ensure voyage success.
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Navigator’s seasoned professionals excel in rapid problem resolution, addressing technical, administrative, and logistical hurdles. We prioritize operational continuity, ensuring cargo movements remain efficient and compliant with local regulations.
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While Libya’s landscape presents unique obstacles, Navigator Shipping Company transforms complexity into opportunity. By combining local knowledge with a client-centric approach, we resolve issues before they escalate, uphold safety standards, and drive operational excellence.
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Navigator Shipping Company works with major industry players such as Eni, ExxonMobil, BGN, OMV, TMS, Mellitah, AVIN, SOCAR, and others. These partnerships show that trusted companies in the world of oil and gas rely on Navigator Shipping for safe and reliable operations at all Libyan Ports.
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Navigator Shipping Company has a strong team of experts who know how to solve problems. They use their deep experience in the shipping and oil and gas industries to help clients stay ahead of their competition. Their work shows in their success: last year, they completed over 3,200 successful operations and served more than 231 clients.
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Inchcape Shipping Services
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The implementation of this type of data has made waves in the international maritime industry, as it allows Inchcape to go beyond just port agency services that many of its competitors offer and instead develop its technology solutions so that I can better understand the specific requirements, characteristics and essential steps that are needed to make the shipping industry run more smoothly. Inchcape makes around 70,000 port calls a year, so it has a wealth of data points at its disposal, which can be utilised to continually improve its service and logistics solutions. Inchcape gathers this information, alongside the World of Ports systems, which is a static data set concerning berthing and terminal date for dry and wet berth around the world. With this data, Inchcape can deliver technologically advanced solutions with unrivalled shipping versatility, providing its solutions with an immediate competitive edge over its competitors.
Throughout every operation delivered by Inchcape, there is a real focus on the employees, suppliers and network that helps the company deliver its business on a local and international scale. The
company wants to ensure that its employees are given the vital tools to help its customers achieve their shipping goals, and so Inchcape is passionate about delivering in-house training programmes with both mandatory and vocational modules. With this training behind every expert and logistics team, customers know they are getting the best of the best with Inchcape supported by people who are experts in the field and ready to deliver a solution that will meet their specific needs.
For Inchcape, North Africa and the Middle East remain a vital hub for its logistics offerings, with many vessels traversing the Suez Canal to deliver vital logistics networks across the world. In recent months, the Suez Canal has undergone vital infrastructure development under the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), which will help vessels navigate the newly constructed waterway route. The project will see the construction of a new Canal from 60m to 95km, whilst also deepening and widening the Great Bitter Lakes by-passes and Ballah by-pass with a total length of 37km. The development saw two vessels navigate the newly constructed waterway in February, with four others using the original canal route simultaneously.
The project hopes to increase the margin of navigational safety and reduce the impact of water and air currents after the Canal expansion and depth increase. This would mean the Canal will have a larger capacity, allowing an average of 6-8 additional vessels to traverse the canal per day. This is an exciting development for Inchcape as the project expands global infrastructure and so, Inchcape will be able to utilise the vital route when planning shipping routes and logistical solutions to make them quicker, more cost-effective and smarter for its clients.
As Inchcape looks towards the future, it remains focused on the continued expansion of its network to bring its presence into new markets whilst also adding more expertise to its skill set from across the maritime industry. With every operation supported by its data-driven solutions, the company can remain ahead of the competition and provide personalised solutions to meet the complexities of every shipping route. Therefore, as a leader in digital first shipping solutions, Inchcape is constantly working to provide the best possible services for its customers to make a more wellconnected, safer and smart ocean.
CMA CGM Brazil
Across the globe, CMA CGM Group is present in more than 420 ports worldwide, providing customers with efficient logistics solutions spanning sea, land and air logistics. To achieve this, CMA CGM continues to provide comprehensive and efficient shipping solutions to help keep the globe connected. With innovation and efficiency as central priorities, CMA CGM is committed to ensuring its customers’ goods reach their end markets supported by the company’s pioneering approach to sustainable logistics solutions.
Established in 1978, CMA CGM began as a company that focused on providing a longterm strategic vision for the shipping industry driven by expertise and passion. Today, with these same values, CMA CGM continues to grow and is now a leader in global shipping solutions. The Group is now present in 160 countries across its global network, with more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses worldwide. Therefore, CMA CGM offers one of the largest shipping networks in the world, with routes spanning the globe serviced by its environmentally friendly, high-performance ships. CMA CGM provide value-added solutions to protect, track and optimize the shipping of goods.
With more than 40 years of experience in deepsea shipping as well as short-haul shipping lines, CMA CGM has services suited to every customer. It provides solutions ranging from fleet, port infrastructure or services through one of its specialist subsidiaries. Consequently, the company serves 420 trading ports across the globe. In terms of cargo shipping, CMA CGM is well equipped to
transport a range of materials, from liquid and perishable cargo to heavy goods such as yachts and industrial machinery. With such diverse cargo shipping offerings, CMA CGM can meet the needs of its clients and offer tailor-made solutions and services which are perfectly suited to the cargo and its transportation needs.
However, CMA CGM has gone one step further and has developed a dedicated door-to-door service called CMA-CGM Intermodal which combines train, barge, and truck, services to its existing shipping services. This is available all over the world and draws on the full strength of its landbased infrastructure to offer the best intermodal freight transport services to its customers. These services are secure and reliable and allow freight to be transported anywhere in the world, including to and from landlocked countries.
These services continue to be developed across Brazil, where the company calls at 11 ports along the country’s coastline. CMA CGM has been calling at Brazilian ports since the 1980s, and in 2003, it launched its own maritime agency, CMA
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CGM do Brasil. With the introduction of this agency, CMA CGM has continued to expand its reach across Brazil, providing an increasing number of shipping and logistics services. However, the company’s role in Brazil does not just end at the port, instead, the company offers intermodal connection across barge, rail, cabotage ship and trucks. All of these aspects make up the vast logistics chains that CMA CGM has become known for serving across vital shipping networks both on sea and land. CMA CGM’s particular specialities in Brazil focus on the delivery of project cargo operations, with the company being a leader in refrigerated cargoes, especially across the Northeast of the country.
Vital ports that CMA CGM serve in Brazil include the Port of Rio de Janeiro, with PortosRio operating as the port authority. The Port, located on the west shore of Guanabara Bay, is the third-busiest port in Brazil, specialising in general containerized cargo, electronics, rubber, petrochemicals, vehicle parts, coffee, steel products, press paper rolls, and solid bulk. These materials are vital for the Brazilian
economy and are delivered in and out of the port via the 6.7km long pier and the port’s 31 berths. With such vital materials moving through the Port of Rio de Janeiro, the shipping and logistics operations at the port are vital in supporting the economy of Brazil. For this reason, CMA CGM provides services across the Port of Rio de Janeiro to help deliver materials across local and international markets.
However, as the largest port in Latin America, the Port of Santos is vital to enhancing the CMA CGMS global port network in Brazil. The port connects to more than 600 ports in 200 countries worldwide. The port is vital to Brazil’s foreign trade, with roughly 29% of the country’s trade flow passing through the port. In 2023 alone, the port moved more than 173 million tons of cargo and 5 million TEUs, with its primary hinterland comprising 5 states that account for 50% of Brazil’s GDP. The port is overseen by the Santos Port Authority, which is focused on delivering operational efficiency, sustainability, agility, integrity, and competitiveness through its management of port operations. By continuing
to promote the port in this way, the Santos Port Authority has harnessed the port’s infrastructure to now be one the best and largest ports in Latin America. With this reputation, it is no surprise that major shipping companies such as CMA CGM continue to arrive at the port to help it carry out its global shipping operations.
In Brazil, the shipping and logistics industry is vast, with numerous ports playing a valuable role in supporting the economy and keeping global supply chains running seamlessly. With one of the largest ports in Latin America, as well as many vital ports serving both import and export markets, the country continues to enhance its shipping offerings to meet the growing global demand for cargo. For CMA CGM specifically, Brazil offers a vital gateway into the heart of Latin America, and through its various port operations spanning the country, the global shipping giant can continue to expand its logistics network and deliver even more seamless shipping solutions across every corner of the globe.
Founded on the principles of patient satisfaction and exceptional care, Medcorp Limited Group has spent the last 30 years leading the private health sector of Trinidad and Tobago towards a future of healthcare security. Providing comprehensive and state-ofthe-art healthcare services, Medcorp has established itself as one of the most respected medical providers across the Caribbean region. Therefore, as the largest private healthcare facility in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, it continues to provide the region’s population with access to highly trained doctors, first-class facilities, and a wide range of medical services.
Since 1993, Medcorp has been leading the way across the private healthcare sector of Trinidad and Tobago, providing a range of services from emergency 24/7 accident care across its emergency departments to long-term treatment options on the tertiary level. Under Medcorp Limited are 4 hospitals which are working as part of the Medcorp team to provide premier healthcare facilities across the region. These facilities provide a whole range of services, including cardiac catheterization, cardiology services, dentistry, intensive care units (ICU), maternity services, nursing care, pharmacy, surgical services, radiology and imaging, dialysis, physiotherapy, doctors’ offices, endoscopy services, and international catheterization procedures.
Medcorp leads the health sector in Trinidad and Tobago through its commitment to delivering friendly and efficient services to its patients. The company wants every patient to feel heard, and so it is passionate about ensuring every patients is given all the information they need to make informed choices about their health or medical condition. Medcorp achieves this by providing top medical advice and treatment plans from leading medical professionals – all of which are delivered in accordance with international standards of quality and care. The hospital however is committed to continuing to develop its offerings, and so remains ready to develop as new technologies, methods and ailments become apparent to deliver the best care possible. Therefore, Medcorp facilities continue to adapt and develop their medical services to bring its patients the best care and services possible.
One of the central hospitals under the Medcorp umbrella is St. Claire Medical which is the oldest private hospital institution in Trinidad and Tobago. The hospital has a 24/7 accident and emergency department and the first fully equipped stateof-the-art ICU in the region’s private sector. The hospital has a 60-bed capacity and believes in the motto that “Life is Precious, Choose the Best”. With medical wards, maternity wards, a dialysis unit, 3 operating theatres, a radiology and imaging department, a catheterization lab, and a pharmacy; the hospital is on a mission to be the main provider of tertiary healthcare services in the Caribbean.
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Medcorp also established GoodHealth Medical Centre (GHMC) to provide medical services where “GoodHealth is wealth, invest in your health” is its central message. GHMC was established to provide a range of preventative care services in the form of Executive Health Assessments. These assessments check patients over for a variety of potential conditions but focus on the eyes, ears, lungs, heart, kidney, vascular system, and gastrointestinal tract. For Medcorp, a pillar of its role is to help with preventative and pro-active healthcare treatments to help patients to maintain good health. With all services facilitated by a multidisciplinary team of highly trained medicine consultants, general practitioners, nurses, phlebotomists, and admin staff; GHMC can provide excellent customer services through its same-day surgeries, 2 operating theatres and private consultancy service. Furthermore, it has an onsite medical lab, which is the only internationally accredited lab in the Caribbean.
As part of Medcorp’s focus to be a leader for treatment options, the company developed the Brian Lara Cancer Treatment Centre of Trinidad and Tobago. Established in 2007, the facility provides cancer patients with the best treatments available delivered by a team of experienced oncologists. Offering a range of advanced cancer therapies,
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diagnosis, staging, multidisciplinary team decisionmaking, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, the treatment facility is able to provide vital medical services to give its patients the best chance of beating cancer. The treatment facility is usefully located next to the National Stadium in Portof-Spain and has two treatment bunkers which administer treatment, examination rooms, physics and treatment planning suites, and a simulation imaging suit for accurate treatment planning. The Brian Lara Centre, which was named after a world record-holding cricketer from Trinidad and Tobago, leads the way across the region in providing crucial cancer treatments and examinations to ensure that the disease is treated to the best of their ability.
The final hospital under Medcorp is its Doctor’s Radiology Centre, which is a premium outpatient facility for radiological investigations. The radiology centre has been in operation for over 30 years and is a stand-alone facility, now under Medcorp, which provides digital plain X-rays, fluoroscopic examinations, digital mammograms, bone densitometry and ultrasounds. The centre allows for x-rays to be carried out without the need for a pre-planned appointment and can help medical practitioners to better investigate ailments regarding the abdominal, pelvis, breast, skin lumps, thyroid, and legs.
The Doctor’s Radiology Centre introduced a new machine from Siemons, called The Digital Mammomat Inspiron. The machine helps to keep the centre at the forefront of new technology by making scans more readily available to patients need to reduce waiting time compared to traditional film x-ray imaging, and so ensures more scans can be conducted to reach a wider potential of patients in a more efficient way. Furthermore, the centre is home to the Hologic Discovery, a bone density scanner which combines the proven clinical value of Bone Mineral Density (BMD) measurements and vertebral fracture assessment, which looks for conditions such as osteoporosis. The Doctor’s Radiology Centre shows how technology and its continual development is crucial for placing Medcorp at the forefront of the medical services industry.
Across Medcorp there is a real focus on patient first care by ensuring that every patient receives the best possible treatment. From the opening of the first private sector 24/7 accident and emergency department in the region, to the 4 hospitals under the company today, Medcorp maintains its keen desire to help and provide reliable healthcare solutions to the people of Trinidad and Tobago, whilst continuing to develop the region towards the future of healthcare services.
A.P. Møller – Mærsk (Maersk) is a company that needs little introduction for its global role in delivering an integrated transport and logistics service committed to connecting the world. Through its vital interconnected global network, Maersk can help deliver seamless supply chains supported by its reliable, efficient, and secure logistical network. With such a vast network behind them, it is no surprise that companies across the world choose to facilitate their supply chain logistics through Maersk’s operations. In Canada in particular, Maersk extends its expertise in logistics, providing full sea and inland transportation to ensure that no matter the cargo or destination, Maersk will get it there.
Maersk is committed to delivering well connected, agile, and reliable logistical solutions supported by its global network. With more than 100,00 employees across its global operations and 130 offices worldwide, Maersk operates in just about every corner of the world. However, in Canada, its development has been vital to enhancing the country’s logistical network. With mining and technological developments being at the forefront of Canadian developments, these resources are vital for exporting the country, with products such as fuel, vehicles, and machinery leading the way across Canadian imports. Therefore, Canadian imports and exports remain vital to the country’s economic development. With such massive industries operating across Canada, the need for seamless movement of such imports and exports both across the sea and within the country remains a vital role in supporting the country’s continued economic success, and so Maersk’s logistics solutions are vital in supporting Canadian supply chains.
Maersk offers Canada regular shipping services across its ports spanning the east and west coast,
including the Port of Montreal, Port of Prince Rupert, Port of Halifax, Port of Surrey, and Port of Vancouver. Across these ports, customers in Canada have access to Maersk’s international ocean fleet, which means that global markets are more easily accessible. Within Canada, Maersk has roughly 200 employees, who help to move cargo. Once cargo arrives at the one of the country’s ports, Maersk is then vital in keeping this cargo moving both within the country and abroad. This is one of the leading things that separates Maersk from its competitors because the company’s commitment to delivering effective solutions extends beyond the port. Once vessels reach ports in Canada, Maersk provides full in-land services which move cargo from the country’s major terminals and through the country’s roadways, railways and inland waterways. However, throughout every different logistical offering, Maersk remains committed to ensuring that seamless connections are possible from any inland location.
Across this integrated logistic network, Maersk ensures it provides the perfect solutions to
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meet any cargo-specific requirements. Maersk is committed to delivering effective transportation solutions no matter the industry, commodity or market. This seamless delivery of cargo helps Maersk support Canadian supply chains to remain a cost-effective and reliable service. However, this seamless movement of cargo wouldn’t be possible without Maersk’s network of local suppliers to help provide complete and integrated supply chain logistical solutions that cover cargo from the start to the end of its journey. This end-to-end logistical service offering is backed by Maersk’s digital solutions system, which ensures that its customers can achieve their goals with systems uniquely designed and implemented by its teams.
This is particularly important across Maersk’s inland haulage operations in Canada, which spans from the customer, between ports, and then across the land until it reaches end markets. Maersk ensures that products are always moved at the right time and to the right place along created logistics lines that remove all the stress from the customer. Instead, customers can rely on Maersk to deliver such effective and cost-efficient inland
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transportation services supported by its years of experience both in Canada and across the world.
One of the leading ways Maersk moves cargo within Canada is through the country’s rail network including the CSX Montreal ICTF Rail network to help deliver such goods across the country. In fact, to help support Maersk’s delivery of seamless cargo solutions across Canada, the Canadian intermodal network announced the introduction of a further railway development with the Vancouver gateway in 2021. This network would help move all dry rail cargo between Vancouver and inland points in Calgary, Edmonton, and Winnipeg via the Canadian Pacific Railway. The introduction of this railway network in Canada has been vital over the last few years in supporting Maersk’s cargo delivery across North America. As the railline continues to see increasing volumes of cargo moving across the
country’s rail network under Maersk, the railways provide a vital gateway, helping to enhance the country’s cargo sector.
Furthermore, Canada’s ports play a valuable role in supporting Maersk’s shipping lines between North America and the Asia Pacific. Maersk operates a fast and reliable shipping service with 2 weekly arrivals from Vancouver and a weekly product into Prince Rupert. These add to the existing 3 weekly departures operating between Shanghai and many key US coast ports. This network provides a direct and competitive link between North America and Asia, allowing markets across both regions to reach new customer bases through Maersk’s integrated logistical network.
Overall, Maersk’s operations in Canada highlight the company’s commitment to ensuring that no matter the cargo, end market, or transportation required, Maersk will find a solution that not only meets but also exceeds the needs of its customers on both an international and local scale. With the support of local suppliers helping to further these logistics networks in Canada, Maersk remains a vital shipping and logistics company in operation across North America. As we have seen in Canada, Maersk is committed to making sure supply chains run more smoothly. We look forward to seeing how Maersk’s operations continue to expand over the coming year as the company further expands its role across North America and connects Canada with the world.
Iberostar Selection Kantaoui Bay
Written by Sir Stephen Warman
For the last few years, I have broken up the cold grey UK winter months with a break in the sun. This year I went to the Iberostar Selection Kantaoui Bay 5-star allinclusive hotel in Tunisia and was so impressed with the hotel that I wanted to share my experience.
My partner’s birthday is in March so we planned to jet off and wake up on her birthday in the sunshine. I don’t fly from Luton Airport often however it is now my new favorite airport. The drive to the airport was super easy, and once we arrived we parked at one of the pre-booked park-and-ride car parks. Whilst Luton airport is the fifth busiest airport in the UK, it felt much less busy than others and our checkin was quick. We aimed straight towards the lounge bar which I had booked for us, and with 3 hours to waste, it made sense to take advantage of the free food and drink in its relaxed atmosphere with comfy seating. It was the perfect way to start our relaxing break before a short 2 ½ hour flight to Tunisia.
When we arrived in Tunisia we were met by our driver, who knew exactly where we were going making the whole journey super seamless. Enfidha Airport is about 35km north of Iberostar Selection Kantaoui Bay, so just a 30 minute drive later and we were arriving at the hotel. I have to say, this was by far one of the easiest travel experiences I have had.
Located on argurably one of the best beaches in Tunisia, the hotel is just 3km from the modern Port El Kantaoui and 10km from the historic Sousse. The hotel façade was stunning, and as we approached our excitement only grew. The Kantaouri Bay Hotel is luxurious with marble covering the walls and floors, glass elevatos to transport you into the huge atrum, and plentiful seating areas and bars to take your fancy. We had already checked into the hotel online before we arrived, so we went straight to the desk and collected our room key. From there, the bellhop took up to our room, or should I say suite!
The room was impressive in its size, facilities, and views. The kingsize bed was so big that even when I was laying spread-eagled on it I could not touch either side! The bed had towels arranged in the shape of kissing swans and had been sprinkled with rose petals. Plus, we even had a fruit basket and more flowers in the room which was yet another
lovely touch. Aside from the luxurious intorior of the room, it also came with a spectacular sea view from the balcony. However, I will note that if you want one of these rooms, you have to book early as they are popular and there are only a few avaliable. Overall, the room was lovely and every morning we would open the doors and lay in bed listening to the sea rolling onto the beach. Plus, we didn’t get any hotel noise from the pool, so it really was blissful and we were feeling very spoilt!
The outside of the hotel was just as pristine as the interior with well-kept gardens steeped in palm trees and greenery. There are lots of seating areas, and a couple of beautiful swimming pools leading you directly onto the beach with sunbeds. My first impression was the hotel facilities were amazing! It was spacious, clean and plentiful, and all in a beautiful location.
After a quick freshen-up, we wandered down to investigate the hotel with one of their many delicious cocktails in hand. The glass elevators take you to a large atrium where there are comfortable
seating and sofa areas, which lead the way to the lounge bar.
The main restaurant at the Iberostar Selection Kantaoui Bay is vast and we never had to wait for a table. The food hall is exceptional and with so many buffet options to choose from, it would be hard not to love something on offer. And, the desserts were so plentiful that it was difficult not to gorge yourself. All the staff we met were so attentive, continually asking if we needed anything. In addition to the magnificent food hall, there are a couple of silver service restaurants you can book into for your evening meal, but a word to the wise is to book on arrival as these have limited tables and book up quickly, as they are an experience of luxury and quality. We ate at both the Tunisian and Italian restaurants and the service, quality and taste were breathtaking.
Laying by the pool was magical as we had left the cold and grey of the UK to 30 degrees of heat and sunshine. The waiters walk miles every day around the pools to ensure the guests have what they
need, be it coffee, water or a cocktail. It was never crowded, there were hammocks amongst the palm trees, and lots of sun loungers at the pool and the beach to choose from.
This superb 5-star hotel is designed for the whole family, where the little ones can have fun with the Star Camp activities, in the outdoor pools, or the heated indoor pool. We made the most of the spa, gym, indoor heated pool and massages. There were also plenty of activities avaliable on the beach but these were for a charge. These ranged from camel and pony rides, to jet skiing, paragliding, and sailing on a catamaran.
Entertainment is put on each night in a designated bar so you can go and enjoy this. The shows were fun, but I found after a strenuous day of sunbathing, eating, and drinking cocktails, a quiet hour or two chatting on one of the many luxurious sofas in the bar suited me better.
The Tunisian Dinar is currently a ‘closed currency’, which means it’s a criminal offense to either import or export the currency in or out of Tunisia. You can
purchase your Dinar at the airport or your hotel, and I made sure I bought lots of 10 Dinar notes, which work out to be about £2.50 to give as tips. It’s traditional to tip, not with everything that you are given, but occasionally. Even on the days we didn’t tip, the level of service was equal to the tip days. The staff across the entire trip were just amazing.
Our return flight wasn’t until the evening so we didn’t have to leave for the airport until 5 pm and we were able to pay Euro 35 to keep the room until we left. This gave us an extra day at the pool, chilling and eating lunch. We got back to the room to freshen up and to pop on our UK clothes before the pre-arranged driver picked us up and took us to the airport, no drama at all.
To sum up this holiday I would say it was perfect. Luton to Tunisia was easy and I would recommend the Iberostar Selection Kantaoui Bay Hotel to anyone thinking of visiting because it is one of the nicest and most attentive resorts that I have experienced. I cannot recommend them highly enough, simply fantastic!
TotalEnergies EP Nigeria
TotalEnergies is active across the entire oil and gas value chain of Nigeria, with upstream, midstream and downstream operations spanning the country. TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Limited (TEPNG), an affiliate of the global TotalEnergies company, has been in operation in Nigeria for more than half a century. Today, in partnership with the Nigerian government, key stakeholders and private companies across the country, TPNG is committed to developing and establishing Nigeria as a key hydrocarbon producer. Nigeria is already one of the leading hydrocarbon producers for TotalEnergies, having produced 204,000 barrels per day (boe/d) in 2022 in hydrocarbons. However, as TEPNG moves towards the future, it is focused on harnessing the oil and gas potential of the region whilst working to implement sustainable measures to maintain its longevity as a key hydrocarbon producer in international markets.
Across Nigeria, TEPNG is focused on the exploration and production of its 31 permits, including 5 petroleum mining leases (PML) across the Akpo and Egina Fields, as well as oil mining licenses (OML) 99, 102, 19 and 138 within the Ikeke Fields. The development of Egina was the flagship offshore project by TEPNG and focused on promoting local development and expertise across the offshore oil and gas industry. The development spans the partnership of TotalEnergies with a 24% stake, the National Petroleum Company (NNPC), SAPETRO Ltd., CNNOC Ltd., and Petrobras, located 130km off the Nigerian coast, at a depth of 1500 metres. At this depth, the development became the first and most ambitious ultra-deep offshore project for TotalEnergies in Nigeria.
The Egina fields were first discovered in 2003, and a subsea production system connected to an FPSO was developed in 2018 and designed to deliver and hold 2.3 million barrels of oil, weighing close to 220,000 metric tons. However, the development poses challenges for TEPNG, which is at such a great water depth. Therefore, Egina requires specific deepwater expertise and operations to navigate the high-pressure and low-temperature challenges of the project. To achieve the complex development, TotalEnergies has developed the Vclay Subsea Production System which has given the teams working across the Egina field more in-depth information and so a better understanding of the reservoir and well positions for continued development.
A key part of this development for TEPNG is ensuring that it is contributing towards the economic development of the country, particularly through the hiring and training of local people, and the purchasing of local goods and services, whilst developing local infrastructure in the process. More than 50% of the workforce in operations across the development are Nigerian, and so its role within the local community is already vast. Additionally, as the project continues to be extended and enhanced, TEPNG has already planned the construction of a 500-meter-long dock designed to allow the assembly of floating production storage and offloading vessels, and once completed will be used across industrial projects to develop Nigeria for the future. This partnership and role that TEPNG
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has established within Nigeria, and particularly in the local community, highlights TEPNG’s growing and vital role across the country’s hydrocarbon industry.
A current key development for TEPNG is the Ubeta Gas Development towards the supply of the liquefied natural gas market of Nigeria. For this TEPNG operates the OML58 onshore licence in Nigeria, with a 40% interest. The project’s development is achieved through the partnership of TotalEnergies with the Nigerian Petroleum Corporation (NNCPL) who have a 60% interest. Ubeta is located in the north-west of Port Harcourt, in the east of the Niger Delta. The area is already home to the Obagi oil field, and the Ibewa gas and condensate field. Gas produced from OML58 is processed through the Obite Treatment Centre, which is supplied to domestic markets, and Nigeria’s LNG market. The development announced in July that a Final Investment Decision (FID) has been reached between TotalEnergies and NNPCL for the development of Ubeta, which will include a 6-well cluster that will tie into the existing Obite Treatment Centre and the existing facilities. The development will see LNG supplied to the Nigeria LNG Plant (NLNG) and therefore be a low-emission and low-cost hydrocarbon development that leverages the existing OML58 gas processing facilities for TEPNG.
In addition to the development of the well clusters and 11km pipelines to transfer products to the Obite Treatment Centre, the project aims to develop a 5MW solar plant, which will further reduce the carbon intensity of the development. The solar plant is currently under construction at the Obite site for the electrification of the drilling rig. For this TotalEnergies continues to work closely with NNPCL to enhance local content, with the majority of the project completed by local workers.
Mike Sangster, Senior Vice President of Africa Exploration and Production at TotalEnergies, outlined
that “Ubeta is the latest in a series of projects developed by TotalEnergies in Nigeria, most recently Ikike and Akpo West. I am pleased that we can launch this new gas project which has been made possible by the Government’s recent incentives for nonassociated gas developments. Ubeta fits perfectly with our strategy of developing low-cost and lowemission projects and will contribute to the Nigerian economy through higher NLNG exports”. Sangster’s comments highlight the vital role TotalEnergies continues to play across Nigeria in harnessing the hydrocarbon resources at its disposal, whilst ensuring its projects are contributing towards the economic and environmental progression of the region at the same time.
This push towards sustainability has long been a goal for TotalEnergies, with it being a key part of its mission worldwide. In Nigeria, TEPNG made history in February as the first Nigerian exploration and production company to end routine flaring on its hydrocarbon operations. TEPNG is working to deliver less carbon-intensive solutions that meet the energy demands of Nigeria, whilst working with
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Our mission is to analyze, monitor, and improve our client’s present and future needs for high-quality services and products with the goal of being a world class service provider.
Our Business portfolios are categorized under the following Strategic Business Units: • Asset Integrity Management • Engineering and Construction • Instrumentation & Controls
Engineering Automation Technology Limited is an official Local Business partner of Emerson Automation Solutions in Nigeria - a global OEM and solution provider for Metering Skid/Flow measurement application products, Instrumentation, and control safety systems (DCS & SIS) Valves of all ranges, transmitters, regulators, Process System and Solutions (PSS), Reliability Solutions (RS) and Energy & Transport System (ETS) amongst other automation solutions.
Through this partnership we have a dedicated team of professional and certified experts that can implement the latest innovations in industrial technology.
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the government to deliver this in a way that fosters a low-carbon economy.
This mission to deliver low-emission projects was focused on in July when TotalEnergies announced that it had begun production at the Akpo Westfield site with the PML2 license. The project includes the tie-back of the field to the existing FPSO facility. The project is expected to see Akpo West contribute 14,000 barrels of condensation production per day, with the goal of reaching 4 million cubic meters of gas per day by 2028. Mike Sangster outlined in the press release that “After Ikike in 2002, TotalEnergies is pleased to start production of another tie-back project in Nigeria, Akpo West, which will contribute to maintaining the production of the existing Akpo facilities by developing additional nearby resources. This project fits the Company’s strategy of developing low-cost and low-emission projects”.
He continues, “This project leverages TotalEnergies’ solid footprint in Nigeria and will quickly bring value to the country, TotalEnergies and its partners”. Sangster’s comments highlight that in working with CNOOC (45% interest), Sapetro (15%), Prime 130 (16%) and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd on the PML2 project, TotalEnergies (24%) is utilising the expertise and experience of the partnership to bring key condensate production to Nigeria, whilst working to minimise its greenhouse gas emission and deliver significant gas potential to the region in the process.
As TEPNG moves towards the future, it announced that it would be selling its retaining interest in Shell Petroleum Development Company JV (SPDC JV), which is a joint venture between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company of Nigeria (30% operator), TEPNG (10%) and NAOC (5%). The venture covers 18 licenses in the Niger Delta. The announcement outlines that TEPNG will sell 10% of its participating interests and all its rights and
obligations in 15 licenses to the SPDC JV to Chappal Energies. The sale mainly covers the oil-producing licences, spanning close to 14,000 boe/d in 2023. In addition to this, TEPNG will also transfer 10% of its participating interest in 3 other licenses of SPDC JV to Chappal Energies, which are in gas production and include OML23, OML28 and OML77.
However, TEPNG will retain full economic interest in these licences which currently account for 40% of Nigeria LNG’s gas supply. The transaction of USD 860 million, closing subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals, will, as outlined by Nicolas Terras, President of Exploration and Production at TotalEnergies, “will allow us [TotalEnergies] to focus our onshore Nigeria presence solely on the integrated gas value chain and is designed to ensure the continuity of feed gas supply to Nigeria LNG in the future”. As we can see from this sale, TEPNG is looking towards solidifying its role across the hydrocarbon industry through strategic investment and divestment of its assets to ensure it can continue to bring significant development to Nigeria’s oil and gas industry in the process.
Ultimately, Nigeria is a key country for TotalEnergies’ global operations, and through TEPNG it has been developing the vital exploration and production of hydrocarbons for the benefit of the people of Nigeria. With key development, projects and assets across its portfolio, it continues to drive Nigeria’s oil and gas industry forward, whilst currently looking for strategies to make this dynamic movement more sustainable for the future of the world.
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Eaglestar Shipmanagement Pte Ltd
(Eaglestar) is an award-winning global provider of integrated marine services operating across Malaysia to deliver a comprehensive suite of solutions to the country’s maritime sector. The company spans almost every aspect of ship management as it leverages its experience across the industry to provide the most reliable and efficient ship management services to serve vital vessel segments across global markets. With such a wealth of experience behind it, Eaglestar today operates under the MISC Group (MISC) to deliver vital ship management services across Malaysia, enhancing the MISC’s network of integrated marine services.
To best understand the role of Eaglestar, we must look at MISC Group, which is a leading provider of integrated marine service, operating a modern and diversified fleet of oil tankers and gas carriers. The company has been in operation for over 55 years and so has gained a wealth of knowledge spanning the maritime and ship management sectors. Therefore, the company brings this experience to every service it provides to deliver a broad range of ship management services spanning from fleet and crew management to full technical services to help vessels move cargo securely and efficiently across the globe. With this expertise, MISC has multiple companies operating under the MISC umbrella, including Eaglestar to offer reliable ship management services.
The original Eaglestar operated a fleet of vessels supported by 5000 skilled and dedicated professionals across the sea and shore, and now under MISC, the global company is home to more than 9000 professionals delivering the company’s vital ship management services. Ship management solutions are central to both Eaglestar and MISC’s
operations, with the global company operating as a comprehensive hub for ship operations, maintenance and related service. The company utilises its expertise across the maritime sector to deliver safe and efficient transportation of gas cargoes, crude oil, petroleum products and chemicals across global markets. To ensure the efficient delivery of such valuable cargo, Eaglestar are focused on ensuring that safety, precision and efficiency are the baseline for all operations.
On board vessels, Eaglestar provides crew management services. These services ensure that shipowners have the confidence that the company can provide a skilled crew to deliver ships to where they need to be. This service is supported by MISC’s 5,000+ highly skilled, professionally trained and capable officers coming from more than 22 countries worldwide. Plus, with all officers receiving thorough training and career development programs under MISC Marine, customers are sure that the crew have the best of the best knowledge and expertise to deliver on their projects.
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Aside from ship and crew management, Eaglestar and MISC are passionate about delivering a comprehensive range of engineering solutions to vessels. These services include the building, conversion and retrofitting of existing vessels, utilising the company’s expertise in marine, electrical engineering and naval architecture. One of the key focuses of this division of Eaglestar’s operations is to enhance vessel fuel efficiency and energy management to help delivery vessels that comply with Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plans. By ensuring compliance with such sustainable plans and regulations, Eaglestar can help lower the harmful emissions of vessels. By ensuring this, the
company can help play a role in developing a more sustainable maritime industry for Malaysia.
This focus on the future of fuel efficiency of vessels was highlighted by MISC in 2023 with the introduction of two new LNG carriers in Singapore. The 174,000m2 carriers, Seri Damai and Seri Daya, feature smart and sustainable technologies which will help reduce the production of harmful pollutants whilst carrying out vital shipping operations. The vessels are operated under a long-term charter agreement for ExxonMobil’s wholly owned subsidiary SeaRiver Maritime, with Eaglestar managing both of the LNG carriers. The vessels will feature an enhanced cargo tank insulation design from the GTT Mark-III Flex PLUS cargo containment system and will provide an essential carbon-reduced solution to sea operations.
Following the announcement of Seri Damai and Seri Daya, MISC president and CEO Captain Rajalingam Subramaniam outlines that “the delivery of Seri Damai and Seri Daya today marks a strong
start to the year and a significant milestone in MISC’s partnership with SeaRiver Maritime”. With Eaglestar operating under MISC, it continues to help support the wider global company and allow it to achieve such sustainable developments utilising its management expertise.
Across Eaglestar there is a firm commitment to delivering the best possible ship management solutions to its clients, and with the support of MISC, the companies are able to leverage their combined expertise to be a leader in global ship management solutions. With technology, crew excellence, and sustainability at the heart of its operations, Eaglestar remains a reliable choice for customers across both Malaysia and the wider region seeking top-quality ship management services. We look forward to seeing how Eaglestar continues to support MISC’s operations and continue to bring expert-backed ship solutions to customers across the globe.
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Anglo American South Africa Limited
Anglo American has long been a leading player within the global mining market, with projects spanning its century of operations within some of the most valuable metal markets in the world including, copper, platinum-grade materials (PGMs), iron, diamonds and nickel. In South Africa particularly, its iron, diamond and PGM market has brought significant value to the company. These materials are vital to help develop the future of many industries and look to be vital in decarbonizing the global economy. Therefore, Anglo American is positioning its company to be a vital player building towards a decarbonized world as a global mining company passionate about building a cleaner, greener and more sustainable world.
Anglo American has been in operations across 26 sites in South Africa for many years, with vital mining projects focused primarily on the mining of diamonds, PGMs and iron ore. Across these sites, Anglo American is responsible for the exploration, planning, building, processing, moving and then marketing of its mining projects. Throughout all of these stages, Anglo American focused on unlocking the value of each metal deposit to deliver significant benefits to its customers, the local community and its stakeholders. Anglo American operations in South Africa have long played a key role in the country’s continued mining development over the last century since its founding in 1917.
One of the most significant operations under Anglo American in South Africa is the De Beers Group which is responsible for mining diamonds. Anglo American currently holds 85% ownership in De Beers Group, with the remaining 15% held by the Government of the Republic of Botswana. Through jointventure operations with Ponahalo Holdings, De Beers’ operations span the Venetia mine in the Limpopo Province. The De Beers Group under Anglo American has long played a vital role across almost every part of the diamond pipeline from the initial exploration and mining of diamonds to the midstream operations including sales and technology, and then the downstream consumer-facing retail operations and research which extends beyond. Ultimately, De Beers is the world’s leading diamond company which has been operating in South Africa for more than 135 years. Today, its diamonds are considered to be some of the world’s finest and are now present in 16 markets around the world.
However, following press releases made in May 2024, Anglo American looks set to break up its diamond business, which would see De Beers divested or demerged. According to the press release, the separation of the company’s diamond operations is hoped to improve strategic flexibility for both Anglo American and De Beers and comes as part of a larger restructuring operation which aims to radically simplify the company’s portfolio of world-class assets and focus on copper, premium iron ore, and crop nutrients.
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CDC auxiliary fans are used for boosting fresh air supply to the coal face or areas where conventional ventilation cannot reach. Depending on the end-user’s requirements, these fans can either be employed as standalone fans (c/w a jet nozzle for directing the flow to a desired point) or be connected to a ventilation duct. The units come complete with an easy-drag skid for ease of transportation or lifting points for hanging from the roof. The design is robust for the harsh underground mining environment and can be easily customised to client’s requirements through CDC’s in-house engineering design capabilities. CDC auxiliary fans offer optimal performance at low noise levels.
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In a similar way to De Beers, Anglo American’s Chief Executive Duncan Wanblad announced that the “demerger of Anglo American Platinum is expected by mid-2025 and we have seen strong interest in our nickel business with the sale process well progressed”. Much like the separation of De Beers from Anglo American, the company also looks set to demerge its platinum subsidiary Anglo American Platinum, as well as its nickel operations.
Anglo American Platinum is the world’s leading primary producer of PGMs and provides a complete resource-to-market service. Through Anglo American Platinum, the company has been supporting the global potential for a hydrogen economy for quite some time, as it quickly recognised its role in enabling the shift to greener energy and cleaner transport for a more sustainable future. As the leading producer of PGMs, Anglo American Platinum mines materials for a variety of markets with a diverse range of applications across many industries. In South Africa, Anglo American Platinum has 75% ownership in the Mogalakwena mine and 49% ownership in the Bokoni mine delivering vital PGMs for the company. These projects remain vital to the future of a carbon-reduced society for Anglo American Platinum. However, following recent announcements made by Anglo American, the global company will be focusing its portfolio on copper primarily going forward which is widely used across the renewable energy industry as a vital metal for energy conduction.
Iron is also a key mining operation in South Africa. Much like PGMs, steel is used in a whole host of products, industries, and services, therefore, making it a crucial mining material across the globe. A key operation for Anglo American is in Sishen, South Africa, where there is the largest open pit mine in the world, boasting 14 kilometres in length and is at the centre of the South African iron ore business. With a 69.7% share in Kumba Iron Ore, the largest iron-ore mining company in Africa, Anglo American’s operations aim to provide its customers with high-grade iron ore to help, which they hope will aid its steel customers in achieving even tighter emission standards.
Anglo-American partnered with H2 Green Steel in 2023 to reduce carbon production across the steelmaking industry. The company announced in April 2023, that it had signed a memorandum of understanding with the Swedish hydrogen and steel producer to work together on the advancement of low-carbon steel-making processes. They are
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CDC is a global provider of dust suppression technologies for the mining and industrial sectors. As a Level 2 B-BBEE company, we are the only firm in Africa with the specialized expertise to ensure effective dust management for both continuous miners and road headers.
We offer practical and powerful dust suppression solutions for conveyors, transfer points, and other applications across Africa’s mining and industrial facilities - including both above-ground and underground operations. Demonstrating our specialized capabilities, CDC Dust Control has collaborated with the Department of Minerals & Energy (DME), the Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), and recognized South African universities to establish dust suppression requirements for South African mines.
In addition to manufacturing and distributing our specialized dust control systems globally, we provide comprehensive maintenance and repair services for all equipment in our product range, including services like, mine ventilation and underground air flow surveys. All of our dust control and suppression solutions are backed by dedicated customer support and service offerings.
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currently undergoing a research and trialling period taking the premium quality iron from the Anglo American Kumba mines in South Africa (as well as iron from their other mines in Minas-Rio in Brazil) and taking them to H2 Green Steel’s Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) production process at its plant in Sweden.
As Anglo American sets itself up for the future, it has focused its portfolio through its Sustainable Mining Plan which sets out a series of goals that Anglo American aim to achieve in the coming years. These goals will help deliver a future where the company is contributing towards a healthy environment and supports communities so they can thrive, whilst building its reputation and trust as a corporate leader. This focus on sustainability has long been a key factor in Anglo American’s operations, as it has been operating with FutureSmart Mining™ strategies for many years which are designed to develop and deploy sustainable technologies to fundamentally change the way the company extracts and processes its products.
Consequently, sustainability is a crucial concern through all operations under the Anglo American name, in which they are aiming to become a responsible producer of diamonds, copper, PGMs, premium quality iron ore, steel-making coal and nickel. Chief Executive of Anglo American, Duncan Wanblad, said in a recent sustainability update press release that “With our diversified product portfolio,
we are well-placed to responsibly deliver many of the critical metals and minerals the world requires to transition to a cleaner, greener world. Our commitment to being part of the solution begins in our own business by meeting our carbon neutrality goals, while recognising that partnerships are vital to deliver our shared endeavour of a low carbon future”. Therefore, Anglo American is committed to sustainable mining plans which work towards a healthy environment, whilst helping communities to thrive, build trust in their brand and position the company as a global leader for sustainable operations. As part of this, Anglo American plans on being carbon-neutral across all its operations by 2040.
By utilising these strategies, Anglo American continue to aim to improve the safety of its operations and produces major capital cost savings. This focus on protection, safety and savings has long positioned Anglo American as a globally diversified mining business home to a world-class portfolio committed to delivering the vital metals and minerals needed for a cleaner, greener and more sustainable world. With so much change on the horizon for the company in the next few years, we look forward to seeing how Anglo American will simplify its portfolio to continue to deliver resources vital to the establishment of a more sustainable future.
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EHL Group seeks to offer our clients more than just a standard project-house experience. Our focus is on understanding our client’s needs while creating strong partnerships so that our elegant engineering solutions are not only designed safe but also designed to budget.
From concept to design, commissioning and project handover, after service maintenance and support, the EHL Group is known for delivering solutions that meet our clients’ requirements. Our unique end-to-end approach and supporting systems ensure transparent and efficient project management, providing peace of mind along the value chain.
El Sol Brands Inc.
El Sol Brands Inc. is on a mission to be the premier supplier of tropical roots and produce by providing the highest level of quality across its produce and services. The company fosters a culture of passion for agriculture that strives to provide the best quality produce from farm to store across the East of the United States and into Canada. With the demand for tropical produce increasing across the country from Latin America, Caribbean and Asian customers, El Sol Brands strives to makes such high-quality provide readily available and affordable across the US.
For more than 2 decades, El Sol Brands has been working to make high-quality and accessible tropical produce more readily available across the US. El Sol Brands works across all aspects of produce development from the planting and fertilising, and all the way to packaging and distribution to suppliers across the country. The company works with suppliers to accurately market and provide retail training to bring the same passion for produce that began the company all those years ago. As the demand for more tropical produce across the US began to grow, so did El Sol Brands to meet these demands and deliver topquality produce to even more customers across the country.
Today, El Sol Brans is one of the largest exporters and importers in the tropical produce business and now provides some of the most popular produce from Costa Rica, Brazil, Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, and Mexico to its customers. With a dedicated team of professionals behind the company, El Sol Brands continues to expand its offerings as it brings its passion for produce to suppliers and customers across the region.
One of the leading missions of El Sol brands is to maintain a high level of quality across every crop produced. The company wants customers and retailers to feel confident that when they choose products from El Sol Brands or with the El Sol Brands logo, they are investing in produce which has been carefully developed from seed to end product by a team of people who are passionate about making tropical produce exceptional and readily available. The people behind El Sol Brands have an expansive knowledge of the produce, as well as a wealth of experience in the merchandising and marketing of fresh tropical produce, and so they are well equipped to assist in every aspect of getting highquality produce to its customers.
Currently, the company operates more than 100,000 square feet of warehouse space in Miami and New York which it optimises as packing facilities. El Sol Brands has invested majorly in its packing facilities to ensure that they meet rigid US standards and through its warehouses deliver topquality produce overnight to most places on the east side of North America. As part of the company’s in-depth grading process, products are selected and graded according to its high standards. These
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standards include a developed proprietary postharvest method which helps the company to improve the quality and shelf life of products when they reach end markets.
For El Sol Brands, passion for produce extends from its fields to the retailers where its products are sold. One of the ways it maintains this passion, especially its passion for high-quality produce, is through a multi-layer grading and election process. El Sol Brand product packers are trained in the company’s grading and election process with items such as roots, tubers and squashes going through three rounds of grading. This three-step process includes grading at the farm, at the packing facility and then at distribution centres. It is this rigorous process, which ensures that over 70% of its produce has the El Sol Brand premium label, has passed the quality standards that the company has become so known for. Therefore, El Sol Brands takes its training right to the retail stores and suppliers as the company believes that training at a retail level ensures that produce managers will inspire the same passion for the product down the entire production line.
In terms of products, El Sol Brands offers a wide range of produce from plantain, Thai chilli peppers, and cactus leaf, to
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has allowed El Sol Brands to remain in step with the growing demands from people across the region for more tropical produce. As the demand for products continues to grow, El Sol Brands’ growers and packers continue to work tirelessly to meet these demands and facilitate the delivery of these products through the logistics systems in place. Therefore, throughout El Sol Brands’ operations, the company, thanks to its strong relationships with suppliers, logistical providers, growers, packers, and retailers, can continue to serve the growing demand for fresh produce whilst maintaining a consistent level of quality throughout every operation.
In November 2024, El Sol Brands attended the New York Produce Show in which the company focused on highlighting the high standards that it has set across the agriculture and produce industry. Luiz Perez, Vice President for Sales at El Sol Brands, outlined at the event that “We believe that with the high standard that we have set for our products any customers that carry and sell them will immediately understand that our items do not cost but, but they pay very well”. Perez continues, “We want to educate attendees about the fact
that we follow all the recommended procedures to ensure that the highest standards and safety protocols are met”. Perez’s comments highlight El Sol Brands’ overall mission to make its top-quality produce more readily available across the country, whilst setting the standard for what retailers and customers should be expecting.
El Sol Brands is a vast operation which is committed to providing high-quality tropical produce to suppliers across the region. Through its rigorous quality grading systems, it continues to be a significant player and the El Sol Brand is one that is widely trusted and respected for its quality. With expertise in marketing, the company provides essential training to suppliers to accurately promote and meet produce demands on both local and regional levels. However, what remains a clear focus for the company is its strong relationships and communication across supply chains to ensure rigid standards of quality are maintained from crop to end products. This focus on relationships is what ensures El Sol Brands continues to provide great tropical produce across the region.
Amec Foster Wheeler
As an industry leader for consulting, engineering and project delivery, Amec Foster Wheeler, now part of the global Wood Group Plc, harnesses its expertise to help the global company design the future of energy and materials. From design to engineering and installation, Wood is determined to find solutions that best suit its clients by carrying out in-depth FEED and engineering studies to deliver innovative solutions for continuous development. One of the key focuses of the company is to deliver projects that tackle some of the world’s most complex and critical challenges in the energy and materials sector, with the company’s combined 160+ years of experience.
Amec Foster Wheeler began as a multinational consultancy, engineering, and project management company, however, following an acquisition by the Wood Group (Wood) in October 2017, it saw the company combined into the overarching Group’s role in delivering project, engineering and technical services to both the energy and industrial markets. The acquisition cost Wood £2.2 billion and would see the global company take on
Amec Foster Wheeler’s expertise in engineering and utilise this expertise to better develop Wood’s engineering services across the world. Upon the acquisition of Amec Foster Wheeler, Wood’s Chief Executive Officer, Robin Watson, outlined that “this transformation acquisition creates a global leader in the delivery of project, engineering and technical services to energy and industrial markets. We become a business of significant scale and enhanced capability delivering services across a broader range of geographies and sectors, differentiated by the quality of our people, enabling technology and now how”. Watson continues that following the acquisition, “Wood is better placed to serve customers than ever before, with a more comprehensive range of capabilities and the potential to deliver efficiency integrates solutions with fewer customer interfaces”. Watson’s comments highlight the unified role Amec Foster Wheeler will play in helping the new Wood Group deliver more seamless, cost-effective and diverse project offerings backed by the experience gained by both companies over the years. Therefore, today, as part of the Wood Group, the company continues to strive towards a future where it is globally recognised as a leader in the engineering design field.
Across Wood, more than 13,000 skilled workers are helping deliver projects that prioritise digitalisation, decarbonisation and the optimisation of the energy industry. They achieve this by partnering with clients to deliver full engineering services across asset lifecycles for the energy industry. This spans all the way from the early phase engineering, including the planning and developing new facilities to reviewing, improving, or decommissioning of existing infrastructure. The purpose of such detailed early planning is to ensure the success of the project by assessing the most suitable logistical and commercial project parameters to enhance production and optimise the performance of assets. In addition to this, Wood ensures that all
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operations and developments meet with legislative requirements. To achieve this type of earlystage development, Wood carries out Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) works across such large assets and complex facilities to help cover the entire development project and ensure that each decision made by its client is based-on real world data backed by Wood’s extensive operations knowledge.
With such attention to detail behind every development Wood covers, the company has garnered a reputation for delivering top quality projects on time and to schedule supported by its thorough design integration, supply chain and construction management, production of construction deliverables, home office support to construction, development of operating manuals, commissioning, and start-up planning.
One of the central missions of Wood is to ensure all development are backed by safety and regulations. This firm backing ensures that every
operation from the development, all the way through the production, and into the management is supported by regulations to uphold the best possible safety standards for the people working on the project and the environment. This can be anything from legal regulation for various projects, down to the vital personal protective equipment that workers wear whilst delivering the project. This attention to safety ensures that every customer utilising Wood engineering services knows that the company is backed top notch safety expertise. For many of these safety regulations, Wood also relies on vital suppliers across the engineering and PPE sectors to help keep asset workers safe.
Over the years, Wood and Amec Foster Wheeler have been awarded many contracts across the world to help deliver energy development. In recent years, the company has been part of major developments in Malaysia. In 2015, Amec Foster Wheeler announced it had been awarded a feasibility study for a refinery and petrochemicals
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complex in Malaysia. The contract was awarded by SKS Corportation Sdn Bhd together with Petromin Corporation of Saudi Arabia, and another partner in Asia. The contract covered Amec’s consultancy services to help the partners deliver a new refinery and petrochemical complex in Kedah State in Kuala Lumpur. The development marked a major step for Malaysia energy industry and highlighted Amec’s role in delivering this.
Then in 2022, Wood entered into an agreement with ICE Petroleum, a leading integrated service provider headquartered in Kuala Lumpur to help further develop Malaysia’s energy sector. The agreement would see, the Group Managing Director of ICE Petroleum become a majority shareholder of Wood Group Engineering Sdn Bhd, which will trade under the name ICE Wood. The partnership set out a new chapter for Wood in Malaysia, with the two companies leveraging their roles across the engineering and energy development sector, to deliver “impactful, differentiated solutions for clients operating critical energy infrastructure”
according to Ralph Ellis, Wood’s President of Operations across Asia Pacific. These vital developments in Malaysia, highlight just one of the vital places where Wood is working to develop its engineering projects alongside vital local partners to helps make energy projects and local energy sectors thrive.
From the original Amec Foster Wheeler company to its acquisition by Wood, a focus on delivering valuable engineering projects that deliver vital energy development across the world remains evident. From the initial development, all the way down to the maintenance and management of a project, Wood is passionate about delivering assets that will thrive across oil, gas, carbon capture, hydrogen, power, renewables, chemicals, life sciences and minerals, and metal markets. As a globally recognised leader in engineering design, Wood is invaluable for the future of energy development.
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Newmont Corporation Ghana
Ghana has long been a major player in the mining sector, with mining activities accounting for roughly 5.7% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product. With gold products at the forefront of Ghana’s mining operations, the country ranks among the top 10 for gold production globally. In 2023, the country was responsible for producing 4.2 million ounces of gold, which accounted for roughly 4% of the world’s total gold output. Two of the most notable gold mines in the country are located in the Ashanti Gold Belt and are both operated by Newmont. Newmont is a world-leading gold company, with a portfolio spanning world-class assets, prospects and talent anchored within favourable mining districts, such as in Africa with its development of the Ahafo and Akyem mines in Ghana. With almost a century of expertise across the global mining sector behind it, Newmont is set on creating value and improving lives across Ghana through its responsible mining activities.
Some of the most lucrative gold-mining operations in Ghana are located in the Ashanti Gold Belt and the Western Region Goldfields. Here, many global mining companies are in operation to bring vital gold ore into production. However, the Ahafo and Akyem mines are some of the most notable and are operated by global mining giant Newmont. The Ahafo Mine is located along the Sefwi Volcanic Belt within the Ahafo region. Roughly 300km northeast of the capital Accra, the mine has two primary ore zones: Ahafo South and Ahafo North. Mining began at the Ahafo South mine site in 2006, which to date has produced over 8 million ounces (Moz).
In 2018, Newmont announced the development of a new underground mine development on the Ahafo South complex. The mine was planned to deliver higher-grade gold at a lower production cost. The entire development was completed both on schedule and within budget, highlighting Newmont’s expertise in developing and reaching production across its mining operations. However, one of the long-term developments across the entire Ahafo Mine complex is within the Ahafo North section, which aims to significantly step up the gold production across Ahafo to approximately 850 thousand ounces (Koz). The development comes as part of a longterm district strategy to extend the mine life of Ahafo beyond 2050.
The Ahafo North development is exciting as the mine is home to one of the best-unmined deposits in Western Africa. The deposit is estimated to have approximately 3.8 million ounces of gold reserves and 1.4 million ounces of Measured, Indicated and Inferred Resources. This would significantly extend the life of Ahafo North beyond its current 13-year mine life. The development of the mine would see 4 new open pits developed, alongside a new tailing storage facility and a new processing facility. The project would also span the resettlement, relocation and diversion of existing infrastructure. The new open pits are expected to add between 275,000 and 325,000 ounces of gold per year, with all-in sustaining costs of $800 to $900 per ounce for the first 5 years of production. Commercial production is expected in the second half of 2025, and with it, the expansion of Newmont’s existing footprint across Ghana’s gold mining industry.
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The other significant mine operation in Ghana under Newmont is the Akyem Mine. The mine is located 128km northeast of Accra. The mine was first obtained by Akyem in 2010, and construction began the following year. By 2013, Newmont had achieved commercial production on schedule and below budget. The Akyem Mine is a layback project, which has the potential to extend the life of surface mining operations whilst providing a stable operating platform for additional underground and open-pit mining opportunities. As the Akyem mine continues to be developed, Newmont remain focused on continuing the evaluation of an underground project across the site, which could see the next generation of the mine’s expansion achieved.
One of the leading priorities of the Akyem and Ahafo mine developments is delivering value to the local community. At Akyem, Newmont works with the 10 local host communities surrounding the project. By working with the communities of the Birim North District of Ghana’s Eastern Region, Newmont can ensure its operations are improving the lives of those living close to the mines, whilst also delivering vital infrastructure, economic benefits and land protection for future generations.
To achieve this, Newmont developed the Newmont Akyem Development Foundation (NAkDeF), which is a
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Paterson Simons
For over 15 years Paterson Simons and its subsidiary Pasico Ghana have been proud partners of Newmont, supporting operations across the company’s two mines in Ghana. They supply lifting equipment, provide onsite maintenance support, conduct certified inspections, and deliver specialised training. By offering a range of lifting equipment tailored to Newmont’s specific needs, Paterson Simons ensures safety, efficiency, and reliability in its operations. This longstanding partnership reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to excellence.
community-driven organisation set on working with communities, traditional authorities, youth groups, and women’s groups to deliver projects that will directly benefit the local community. NAkDeF is organised by a board consisting of community and company representatives who allocate funds to address the issues that matter most locally. Through the foundation, community-driven development decisions are made with locals in mind. These projects include infrastructure projects, scholarships, health development, agriculture, and economic empowerment initiatives, as well as water and sanitation services.
Similarly, Newmont developed the Newmont Ahafo Development Foundation along with the establishment of the Ahafo mine. Newmont have allocated US$1 per ounce of gold sold and 1% of the net profits from Newmont’s mines as company funding for the foundation so it can support the sustainable development of the host communities. This funding ensures that those living close to the mine continue to benefit from the project both economically and socially. By establishing such firm relationships with host communities, Newmont
Creating Value Through Mining
continues to foster mutual respect and delivers great economic development that will improve community infrastructure and bring long-term benefits for current and future generations.
Alongside its community projects, Newmont is focused on adhering to the highest standards of national and international environmental practices to ensure that whilst its projects deliver significant gold resources it is also protecting the planet in the process. This is something that is present across all of Newmont’s projects worldwide, as it strives to ensure that its employees and contractors abide by standards that protect both human health and the environment. For this, Newmont continues to collaborate with vital stakeholders and government official agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as well as the Water Resource Commissions. Together, these vital stakeholders develop, implement and audit environmental programs that monitor water quality, blast, noise, air quality, precipitation and other meteorological parameters. By focusing on these aspects, Newmont can ensure that it is delivering projects that protect the local environment and community as much as possible.
One of Newmont’s current sustainable development projects is towards concurrent reclamation across Ghana. Newmont is ensuring that its mine sites are left in a safe and stable
condition that will not have significant negative long-term environmental impacts. A key part of this work included the planting of native and exotic tree species across 150 hectares of waste rock dump between 2013 and 2018. Additionally, a small part of Akyem’s operations resides on the Adjenjua Bepo Forest Reserve, and so Newmont works with the government to continue to protect the forest where its operations take place through reforestation and reclaiming of the Kweikaru Forest Reserve. This focus on protecting the land and leaving it in a stable condition for future development is vital to the long-term strategy for Newmont to deliver value.
Overall, Newmont Ghana plays a vital role in bringing significant gold reserves from the Ahafo and Akyem Mines to life. With these two operations already contributing towards the country’s economic development, we look forward to seeing how the development of Ahafo North will continue to bolster Ghana’s mining sector and bring even more value to the Ghanaian gold market. However, across every aspect of Newmont’s operations, there is a clear focus on protecting the local community and environment in which it operates. This focus is what has allowed Newmont to deliver long-term development for Ghana, whilst also protecting those who are impacted by the mine first.
Gulf Ports Association
On a mission to promote progress in waterborne commerce across the ports of the Gulf Coast, the Gulf Ports Association (GPA) is a trade organisation working to enhance the region’s port offerings to deliver the Gulf Coast into a thriving network of port and shipping logistics serving many international sectors. The United States has long played a valuable role within global shipping and logistics sectors, and so GPA has been working along the coast for many years to bring together the vital ports spanning from Manatee in Florida to Brownsville in Texas for the continued economic advancement of the region.
GPAhas been operating since 1945 when it was first established in New Orleans, with just 13 members. These members included 13 public ports across five Gulf states, including Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. However, today GPA has 36 members who are all pivotal in the enhancement of the Gulf Coast’s port and shipping logistics with operations across both shallow-draft and deepwater port facilities. One of the leading roles of GPA is to provide a forum through which its members can address mutual concerns, educate the public and elected officials on the economic impact of Gulf Ports, and provide users of the port in the Gulf with innovative management and environmentally responsible facilities.
With so many industries relying on the ports spanning the US coastline, the need for unity across these ports is vital to ensure the continued economic advancement of the region. By working cohesively together, these ports can enhance the delivery, transportation and enhancement of the region’s shipping network bringing significant economic development to the country via import
and export activities. For this reason, the ports under GPA have formed into a firm entity which is advancing the maritime services of the Gulf Coast.
GPA’s memberships are split into corporate and associate members. The corporate members include some of the largest ports spanning the eastern coast of the US, whilst its associate members include vital supplier companies which help GPA and the ports across the coastline to deliver their operations across the Gulf Coast’s maritime sector. One of the largest ports under GPA, and also America’s largest tonnage port district, is the Port of South Louisiana. The port extends 54 miles of the Mississippi River between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Its operations are served by 3 trunk link railroads and is also connected to 3 major interstate highways.
This vital infrastructure ensures the port’s 50 piers and dock can continue to serve the vessels arriving at the port every year. One of the central operations of the Port of Louisiana is the transference of cargo to and from vessels and barges which arrive along the lower Mississippi River. The ports role along the country’s inland barge system is evident, as the waterways along it move more than 233 megatons (Mt) of cargo upriver to major US markets along the Midwest and Northeast.
Other corporate members include the Alabama State Port Authority, which oversees the wellconnected Port of Mobile. The port provides $98.3 billion to the Alabama economy every year due to its role within many global trade links. The port is known for delivering seamless global trade to and from North America, which is supported by the state’s network of railways, road networks, and runways. Thanks to its vital position along the Gulf Coast, it continues to help bring cargo in and out of the country seamlessly supported by its expansive workforce.
The Port of Manatee is also a key corporate member of GPA. The port is located in Southwest Florida, at the entrance to Tampa Bay. Due to the port being the closest deepwater seaport to the Panama Canal, the port plays a vital role in providing shippers with speedy access to the Pacific Rim market. Every year the port and its partners are moving more than 11 million tons of containerized, breakbulk, bulk, and project cargo. This includes
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fresh produce, forestry products, petroleum products, citrus juice products, fertilizer, steel, aluminium, automobiles, cement, and aggregate products – to name only a few.
Beyond its corporate members, GPA’s associate members are vital in helping support the Association and to keep the corporate members’ ports running smoothy. As we have seen, the rail and road network of the US plays a vital role in helping the Gulf Coast remain seamless in its delivery of shipping and logistic services across the nation. Therefore, key associate members include RailWorks Corporation, which is North America’s leading track and transit systems expert. The company provides essential construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance services to rail systems across North America. It is backed by its knowledge and expertise, which continue to help it deliver its customers’ projects. Its vital role helps to support the country’s railroad network, and in turn helps keep the Gulf Coast ports, which are essential for developing economies today, as a vital gateway to the rest of the world.
Part of GPA’s overarching role is to bring together such members whether from its ports and port
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RailWorks
RailWorks is a leading provider of transportation infrastructure services across the U.S. and Canada, boasting over 120 years of combined experience. The company specializes in essential services such as rail and tie installation, welding, and surfacing for cross tie replacement. RailWorks also handles critical tasks like rip rap installation, ditching for washout areas, and other key repairs that ensure the safety and functionality of rail systems. RailWorks knowledge spans Class I, regional, and short-line railroads, and its Signals & Communications division offers specialized services such as signal design, procurement, wiring, testing, and inspections. RailWorks’ dedication to safety, reliability, and innovation keeps transportation networks across North America running smoothly. railworks.com
administrations, or the vital suppliers helping to keep the Gulf Port’s operations running smoothly. It does this through an annual conference where all members, government officials and those vital to the Gulf Coast’s shipping and logistics sector can come together and work towards enhancing the sector to deliver economic prosperity, whilst also establishing the region as a hub for maritime operations on a global scale. With GPA’s members spanning some of the most lucrative shipping operations panning the East Coast, the unification of these voices enhances the industry and bring continued import and export services to such a vital shipping location for the country.
With such a vital shipping and logistics industry spanning the Gulf Coast, GPA continue to help enhance the port offerings and maritime service which the region offers to both local and international customers. By ensuring the smooth delivery of goods through the region’s ports and then delivering them through the country’s integrated railroad and highway network, GPA continues to promote the ports of the Gulf Coast as vital stopping points for international vessels seeking markets within the US. For this reason, the ports along the coast continue to deliver vital economic development to their state, and the country as a whole.
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