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t is undeniable that the oil and gas industry has faced major setbacks in the recent years brought by various crises affecting the world economy and policies that created a large impact on production and trading. And so, many companies and organizations are looking forward this year as a starting point to rebalance the market.

Despite the setbacks faced by the industry, there is still room for expectations this coming 2019. It is inevitable that the industry will eventually come back to its former glory, thus, all should watch out for possible trends that would come forth once the oil and gas industry recovers. Industries shifting to natural gas is noteworthy as companies are adopting environmental-friendly operations to boost their portfolio, shying away from coal as their fuel. Organizations such as the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Associ-

Industries shifting to natural gas is noteworthy as companies are adopting environmentalfriendly operations to boost their portfolio, shying away from coal as their fuel. 2

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ation (GCPA) are taking steps to keep up with the global demands and hit their goals while maintaining favorable prices. Meanwhile, all industry participants are pressured today as oil and gas supply could potentially crunch while prices keep on plunging. Technological transformation is also rapidly taking place in the chemical and oil & gas industry as companies seek more ways to speed up production and make decision-making better. In this feature, we will unveil the trends that will take over the oil and gas sector come year 2019 and we will provide a forecast on how these things will make an impact on every industry. We will be giving insights about the latest applications and mechanisms that will be introduced or will be reaching a wider scope. I bet you that this forecast will leave a feeling of excitement and anticipation for the year 2019. And as a bonus for this month’s release, we are

to give you a peek featuring different facets of the life of an engineer—starring hard facts in the professional work environment, life hacks and useful leadership guide. You wouldn’t also want to miss the top websites to visit for your daily engineering grind. Moreover, relate and correct common engineering mistakes in writing an effective resume/CV so that you’ll be able to finally land on that dream job. Get ready as well to learn the secrets of workplace coaching and its benefits for a better and more proactive leaders inside your firm.

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2019 Oil and Gas Trends and Forecasts In recent years, the oil supply has gone down rapidly. From 2.5 million barrels per day production in 2014, according to IEA Oil Market Report in December 2017. To accelerate its rebalancing, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) with its non-OPEC members decided to cut the supply by 1.8 million barrels/day.

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Oil & Gas Trends & Forecast In recent years, the oil supply has gone down rapidly. From 2.5 million barrels per day production in 2014, according to IEA Oil Market Report in December 2017. To accelerate its rebalancing, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) with its non-OPEC members decided to cut the supply by 1.8 million barrels/day. 06 6

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n the other hand, the chemical industry has experienced growth in the past years due to an effective portfolio restructuring for the past two decades. Moreover, Chinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economic growth has required a massive need to import supply from other countries as it cannot stand on depending on its domestic capacity alone. This paved way for the growth of businesses in Western Europe and Northern America.

Despite the setbacks faced by the industry, there is still room for expectations this coming 2019. The trends that we will tackle today will have a great impact on bringing back the oil and gas industry to its desirable place, balancing prices amidst demands. Furthermore, it will also be a challenging year for the chemical industry as the industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s return on invested capital (ROIC) performance has become less favorable in the past five years.

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All industry participants are pressured today as oil and gas supply could potentially crunch while prices keep on plunging. While the US issued waivers for sanctions imposed on Iran, OPEC will keep on protecting the revenues of member countries while

preventing the US to keep their oil production surging. In the chemical industry, the weakening of the industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concentrated structure and the entrance of new players in the markets, resulting in overcapacity, are the factors why the

financial performance of the industry is slowing down. Despite the advanced approaches made, the global demand is declining, specifically in China, where chemicals were once in a good place. Adjusting portfolios is one of the key solutions to strategically improve the market. Much scrutiny is needed in order to remove the assets that do not

meet the standards. For example, BP, one of the largest oil and gas companies, has implemented a criterion in which it would only approve new projects that were profitable at less than $40/bbl. This kind of portfolio management, however, should be considerate of the factors affecting smaller and independent companies. Meanwhile, the chemical industry

Adjusting portfolios is one of the key solutions to strategically improve the market. Much scrutiny is needed in order to remove the assets that do not meet the standards.

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is expected to grow at a rate of 2.7% per year to 147.5m tons by 2027, according to the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GCPA). Saudi Arabia and the US are head to head in chemical production for the coming years. The US will be expected to increase its industry capital spending by an average of 4.7% next year according to the American Chemistry Council (ACC).

The US will be expected to increase its industry capital spending by an average of 4.7% next year according to the American Chemistry Council (ACC)

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D I G I T A L I Z A T I O N Technological transformation is also rapidly taking place in the chemical and oil & gas industry as companies seek more ways to speed up production and make decision-making better. As the market face high volatility and lower prices, the industry invests heavily on technology to improve production, prevent losses and push for a more sustainable and cost-efficient system. Oil and gas companies are investing in cloud computing services to better manage data across organizations, providing seamless availability and access for scalable computing power. Meanwhile, big data and analytics are also happening in the industry as it allows companies to gather valuable insights from different sectors, giving

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them an outlook of what to ameliorate or upgrade. A growing interest in prescriptive analytics is brewing as this sophisticated methodology can help detect problems in a system and provide exact solutions on-hand. Internal and external data from oil fields are also relevant to keep the process smooth that is why more

businesses are upgrading their digital oilfields which integrates sensors and other advanced devices on pumps and other important parts of the system. Meanwhile, the Internet of Things (IoT) as ever, will provide in-depth information on manufacturing processes and operations which could balance production costs.

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The year 2019 might be just as challenging as the previous year as political and economic issues keep on affecting production and prices. Oil and gas, as a commodity in most parts of the world, will surely make an

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These new trends will surely boost the industry and surely, oil and gas leaders are excited to implement these technological transformations in the coming months. A push to upgrade management systems is also noteworthy to ensure cost-efficiency as production is bound to increase. This, in turn, will enable efficiency in operations towards a sustainable future that all industries are aiming for.

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Regional winners of the “Aramco Asia Energy Cup” — qualifiers from China, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, and South Korea — gathered for a key event in the Chinese capital of Beijing for the final contest after one year of intense competition, careful selection, and evaluation of the researchers’ innovative projects.

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SAIPEM AWARDED SURF CONTRACTS FOR LIZA PHASE 2 DEVELOPMENT BY EXXONMOBIL IN GUYANA AND OTHER OFFSHORE E&C CONTRACTS WORTH APPROXIMATELY 700 MILLION USD Saipem has been awarded contracts for the second phase of the ExxonMobil led Liza development offshore Guyana. These contracts, assigned by Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL), an affiliate of ExxonMobil, as the project operator, are in addition to those awarded to Saipem in 2017 for Liza Phase 1.

ollowing engineering and subject to requisite government approvals, project sanction from the joint venture and an authorization to proceed with the next phase, Saipem will then perform detailed engineering, procurement, construction, and installation of the risers, flowlines, and

associated structures and jumpers. Saipem will also transport and install umbilicals, manifolds, and associated foundations for the production, and water and gas injection systems. Development of the Stabroek Block is being pursued by a joint venture which includes Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited as opera-

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tor and 45 percent interest holder, in conjunction with Hess Guyana Exploration Limited (30 percent interest) and CNOOC Nexen Petroleum Guyana Limited (25 percent interest). Liza field is located approximately 200 Km off the shores of Guyana in the Stabroek Block at a water depth up to 1,850 metres. The second phase of the development has a larger number

of wells and related subsea equipment than its predecessor and will produce an estimated 220,000 BOPD. Stefano Cao, Saipem CEO, commented: “For Saipem this award is significant and strategic, and consistently supports our aim to consolidate our leading position in the offshore Subsea Flowlines Umbilicals and Risers (SURF) market. It also consolidates our relations with an important client such as Exxon-

Mobil and allows us to contribute safely to the development of Guyana’s significant hydrocarbon resources. Finally, this project is expected to involve the recently acquired vessel Constellation which, together with the FDS2, will ensure an offshore execution campaign to achieve first oil by 2022”. Furthermore, through its subsidiary Boscongo SA, Saipem has been awarded a new Offshore E&C con-

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tract in the Republic of Congo for an MMO (Maintenance, Modifications & Operations) project in relation to the Centrale Electrique du Congo, which covers over half of the country’s electricity supply.

power plant located 15 km to the south east of Pointe Noire, in proximity to Saipem’s yard which will provide necessary support to the project activities. Output will be brought from the present 300 MW to 450 MW.

The scope of work includes the engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning, as well as the start-up and performance tests for the project, the purpose of which is to expand the capacity of the open cycle

The overall value of the contracts is approximately 700 million USD.

Saipem is a world leader in drilling services, as well as in the engineering,

procurement, construction and installation of pipelines and complex projects, onshore and offshore, in the oil & gas market. The company has distinctive competences in operations in harsh environments, remote areas and deep water. Saipem provides a full range of services with “EPC” and “EPCI” contracts (on a “turn-key” basis) and has distinctive capabilities and unique assets with a high technological content.

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Celebrating completion of the BorWin gamma platform topside fabrication An event hosted by Drydocks World in Dubai has marked the achievement of a further milestone in the BorWin3 offshore grid connection project.

ceremony celebrating the completed fabrication and construction of BorWin gamma High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) platform topside was attended by representatives of Petrofac along with our client TenneT, consortium partner Siemens and Drydocks World.

The topside fabrication commenced at Drydocks World, Dubai in

2014, and has taken over 13.5 million man-hours to construct, using 10,500 tonnes of steel â&#x20AC;&#x201D; more than the Eiffel Tower, enough paint to cover 30 football fields, and 880 km of cable pulling inside the platform â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which could cover the distance from Hamburg to Milan. The final stages of the project in Drydocks World saw the mega jacking and load-out of the topside, completing one of the heaviest and biggest jacking lifts undertaken in the Middle East.

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BorWin gamma will transmit approximately 900 megawatt of electricity from connected offshore wind farms in the North Sea to mainland Germany, providing enough clean wind power to supply the annual electricity consumption of more than one million German households. The over 18,000 tonnes topside will soon set sail for the North Sea on a heavy lift vessel, and will be integrated with the jacket nearly 130 kilometres off the German coast, in a water depth of approximately 40 metres.

Commenting on the successful BorWin Gamma completion, George Salibi, Chief Operating Officer – Engineering & Construction at Petrofac said: “The safe and timely completion of the platform topside fabrication is a key milestone in this unique project. The collective efforts to build a top-class and reliable topside such as this cannot be underestimated and a key factor has been the collaborative approach of all the various parties involved, specifically our client TenneT, consortium partner Siemens and Drydocks World for the fabrication and construction of the topside.”

He added, “As we progress with the further critical stages of the project, the focus will remain on safe and efficient delivery to ensure the platform is installed successfully in the North Sea and goes online to the full satisfaction of TenneT.” TenneT Wilfried Breuer, Member Executive Board of TenneT said: ”During the entire project, all involved partners remembered the most important aspect: to find the best and optimal solution for BorWin3, we have to work together.

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For our project it meant to adapt the design or even the construction process to successfully finish the platform. Thanks to the good cooperation, an additional grid connection, BorWin3, will be put into operation next year. This connection will contribute to the energy transition in Germany.” Siemens Mirko Düsel, Chief Executive Officer of Siemens’ Transmission Solutions Business Unit said: “We have experienced incredible collaboration between the partners in this

project. Today also marks a significant milestone for Siemens, as it is the fifth direct current platform we have implemented for TenneT in the North Sea. We are looking forward to seeing our highly efficient technology at play as the platform goes online in 2019.” Drydocks World Captain Rado Antolovic, Chief Operating Officer at Drydocks World said: “The BorWin gamma project demonstrates our ability to construct complex projects according to the highest European quality standards, and shows

the yard’s diverse capabilities, which extend beyond repair, conversion, oil & gas, to large-scale offshore renewable fabrication.” He added, “Petrofac awarded Drydocks World the contract to build the platform in 2014 and we have worked closely to deploy our mutual expertise in delivering the project safely and effectively. We look forward to establishing new opportunities for growth and sustainability in the future; as the renewables sector is set to grow over the next decade, and are committed to contributing to sustainable energy development in Dubai and worldwide.”

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Ever wondered why you always don’t get the job?—these detrimental mistakes engineers commit might be the reason why.

he engineering world is a vast ocean, there are a lot of fishes swimming and it’s up to you whether or not you’ll choose to be beaten. In this age, where innovation and engineering solutions grow rampant, companies are on the lookout for the best hire to edge out rivals.

This only means that even though the demand is high, the competition also leveled-up. What’s left to do now, is to take the first strike and figure out what it takes to be hired. When it comes to job hunting, your number one weapon is a well-crafted resume. You have to tailor your resume both for a computer and for a person because many businesses have several filters. If your resume falls short of the minimum job requirements, your phone isn’t going to ring, no matter what. Here are some of the most common resume-mistakes engineers make and ways to prevent or fix them:

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1. NO SINGLE RESUME IS GOOD ENOUGH It’s pretty much obvious that you won’t be applying for a single company, right? There are a lot of engineering firms around and the more you apply equals the more chances of you getting hired. But perhaps the most common and most harmful mistake engineers make, is thinking that one resume will suffice. The truth is that you have to update your resume for every position you’re applying for.

2. TOO LONG, LESS ENTICING Long resumes will take too long to review. Remember that recruiters got a lot of applicants, so sending in

a long one has a tendency to consume more of time. Customize your resume. Fit the most relevant experience onto that first page, making it easy for prospective employers to find your best qualifications. It also proves that you know how to prioritize what is important, a highly desirable trait in any employee.

3. GLARING MISTAKES ARE SORE TO THE EYES Resume writing is an art. And the more mistakes it has, can cause it to become unappealing to the eyes. Formatting, grammatical, or spelling error, tells all the wrong things about a candidate. Thus, it is always worth it to pay someone to edit your resume to make sure it is clean and presentable.

4. VA G U E F A C T S ARE NOT SMART When engineering firms post a job vacancy, they provide specifics. They are looking for that perfect hire who at least have the same level of attention to detail as their future employees. In this case, you should make it a habit to give them what they want. For instance, if you’re applying as a computer engineer include the kind of apps you know how to program.

5. HIGHLIGHTING THINGS THAT ARE NOT IMPORTANT As engineers, you should be output-driven. Forget about the boring elaboration of your previous duties

and come straight to the point. Focus on what matters like how efficient you can be. If you work on an assembly, highlight how much you can process in an hour and the percentage of your work that was accepted.

7. ADDING GRAPHICS WHEN NOT APPLYING AS AN ARTIST

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Although, this can get the attention of employers, graphics just takes up space. Even if you work with graphics for a living, you should provide a link to a portfolio instead than cramming everything onto your resume. Engineering resume needs to highlight experience, not a headshot or image of you.

If you think you can get away with small details, well you’re just as wrong. Email addresses are important as it tells how seriously you want to take on the position. Professional engineers don’t use personal and offensive email address as much as their former employer’s email address. Try out a simple one with your name on it from gmail.com.

8. NO LINKS NO PORTFOLIOS

9. UNFOCUSED, UNSTRUCTURED RESUME Staying organized is a feat that makes it to the cut. Sections inside your resume need to be clearly defined, previous positions should be easy to view (especially the duration of work for different divisions or companies), and bullets should be consistent. Remember, hiring managers average about 6 seconds on a resume during the initial perusal, so they need to be able to find all of the basics so that your resume ends up in the pile for further review instead of in the discard

If you are a computer engineer or an ECE with a proud experience in software design and web development, one fatal mistake is not including a link to your portfolio. What could have been a perfect opportunity to show more than the contents of the resume would be wasted away if you dare forget this.

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10. IGNORANCE WITH KEYWORDS If you really want to prove that you are truly interested with the job, then you shouldn’t miss the job description part. It includes key words in it that are pleasing to any employer’s eyes. Also, include as well the keywords of your profession. Use those engineering buzz words to show that you know how to use them and that you possess in-depth knowledge of your profession.

11. INCLUDING FLUFF AND WEASEL WORDS ON YOUR RESUME Remove all the excess and uncertainties. Words like very, nearly, and approximately really don’t have a place in your resume. You need to keep it as clear and concise as possible. If a word is not required or does not offer a deeper description of what you did or achieved, delete it.

12. OBJECTIVE NOT FOUND There are two ways to mishandle the objective section of your resume. The first is to leave it out entirely. This can be an extremely easy way for potential employers to eliminate your resume within the first second of checking it. The second way to mishandle it is to be vague.

13. MISSING VERBS Verbs are the heart of your resume. It keeps the content flowing. Lack of action verbs is a really easy item to fix, but a mistake that far too many job hunters make. The best way to fix this is to change all of your bullets to start with an action verb.

14. OMITTING THINGS THAT A R E R E L E VA N T Have you ever done any volunteer work? Put all of this on your resume if you can tie it back to why it makes you a valuable employee. There should be a section on your resume that covers your extra-curricular activities and hobbies. Everyone has hobbies, and odds are those hobbies require a level of expertise, organization, and planning that can be applied to the job.

15. T O O PA I N F U L T O LOOK AT Style is as important as the content of your resume. Using different font types (or just a really bad font), more than two font sizes, or too much information crammed into too little space are indeed sore to the eyes.

16. BADLY SORTED EXPERIENCE Bring more logic to the way you present yourself. What you highlight in your resume should flow in a way that makes sense, such as including meeting related activities together, programming items together, defectmonitoring tasks together, customerdriven tasks together, and so on. Each point should flow into the next one.

17. PRESENTING I R R E L E VA N T JOBS If you’re an engineer would it benefit you to include positions not even related to the job you’re applying to? Cull things that don’t pertain to the position to which you are applying and delete jobs that you did more than 15 years ago. You can also provide the type of degree you have without including the year.

18. TOO LAZY TO CUSTOMIZE Once again, resumes represent your profile in every job application. Exert more time and don’t rush it just to get done. Also, customize your resume to show a bit of who you are so that it stands out.

19. U N E QUA L TREATMENT E QUA LS DIFFERENT PRESENCE Ideally, your resume should be nearly identical to your online professional presence, whether on LinkedIn or your own website. Your resume could be a shortened version, but it should be consistent with the experience you present on job boards and on your site.

20. WRITING YOUR RESUME IN THE WRONG POV Of all the times you are prohibited to use the first person, this one counts as an exception. Your resume is one of those places where the first person is necessary. However, since it is evidently about you, you may safely eliminate pronouns entirely. Engineering resumes require careful attention to details in order to become an attractive and compelling presentation of yourself. Make it as concise as possible and maintain the look of a professional.

The internet is a known lifeline to ECE Majors. Their breakfast is also time to face their laptops for some programming and software routines. They are the creators of some apps or software you are enjoying right now.

So, for people specializing on this course, the presence of websites for easy access to study and research would be of best help for future engineers like them. Here are some websites they frequently visit:

1. IEEE Spectrum https://spectrum.ieee.org/ IEEE Spectrum tackles a variety of engineering topics from gadgets and robotics to telecom and transportation. ECE majors will surely enjoy its own blogs and special reports on the latest trends and current issues in technology. IEEE Spectrum reaches different multimedia platforms with its podcasts, slideshows, videos and radio programming.

2. Instructables https://www.instructables.com/ Instructables offers classes in electronics, with step-by-step lessons in creating a project. It runs its own contests and has a community page where covered subjects can be discussed. It also has a compilation of training manuals for a wide variety of machines under their workshop called Pier 9.

3. Stack Overflow https://stackoverflow.com/

Stack Overflow is an online community for ECE majors where they can learn, share

their knowledge, and build their careers. It helps them solve coding problems, develop new skills, and find job opportunities for professional and aspiring programmers. Partnering with businesses, Stack Overflow also has products and services focused on developer marketing, technical recruiting, market research, and enterprise knowledge sharing.

articles, invention stories and forums regarding gadgets, machines and, equipment. It also has news, blogs, and reviews as contributed projects.

8. SparkFun https://www.sparkfun.com/

SparkFun offers curriculum, training, and online tutorials in addition to its open source components and widgets. It aims to help learners achieve electronics literacy through its products and resources designed to make electronics more accessible.

4. Make: https://makezine.com/

Make: is a magazine for innovators and has a community named ‘Maker’. It provides learning materials and portfolios in technology and has started a movement called ‘The Maker Movement’ which embraces innovation, creativity, and learning. It publishes bi-monthly in print and features dozens of DIY technology projects.

5. Hackaday https://hackaday.io/

Hackaday serves up fresh hacks every day around the Internet. Its daily posts serve entertainment for engineers and for engineering enthusiasts. It is a platform where

members of the community can share their original projects.

6. edX and Tutorials Point https://www.edx.org/

9. Circuits Today http://www.circuitstoday.com/

Circuits Today, with its official registered name CircuitsToday Electronic Solutions, is a firm under Registrar of Firms in India providing useful content in the Electronics Engineering niche.

edX and Tutorials Point are online learning destinations, offering high-quality courses. These companies offer classes and lessons. After completing a university course, students will earn accredited certificates.

10. MathWorks

7. Engineers Garage

MathWorks is a developer of mathematical computing software for engineers and scientists. It provides products such as software and hardware support. It also gives documentation, tutorials, examples, trainings, videos, and webinars.

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