EIC Monthly News January 2015
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The Chief Executive Welcome to the January edition of the Monthly News, and on behalf of all at the EIC, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you a very happy and prosperous New Year. As we start 2015, the year of the general election, we are beginning to see the political parties launch their respective manifestos and make statements relating to the energy sector. It will be interesting to see how the differing viewpoints play out in terms of investment into the sector and we will be watching this closely. The New Year also saw the results of the UK’s first ever capacity mechanism, resulting in a capacity contract being awarded to the Trafford CCGT power plant underpinning the project’s long term future. EDF’s West Burton and Cottam plants also secured a three-year capacity contract that includes money for refurbishment and upgrades. EDF Energy is planning to invest £600 million a year in its existing nuclear stations and last year announced that it expected to extend the life of Dungeness B by 10 years. EDF Energy will also be the first to build the next generation of new build power stations followed by Horizon Nuclear Power and NuGeneration. Six major companies will be updating EIC members on forthcoming plans and potential opportunities at the EIC Nuclear Showcase event, taking place on 10 February in Manchester. For the majority of our members involved in the oil and gas industry, the ever decreasing price of oil is at the top of the agenda. While to date we have not seen any operators cancel ongoing developments, new projects proposed especially those in the upstream sector will see certain delays in moving forward. It is more important than ever to now utilise your EIC membership to the full to identify those developments and markets that will represent continued opportunities for your company in the near future; utilise EICDataStream to keep track of the projects where work continues and maximise opportunities via the EIC events programme which covers both the home and export markets. The expectation from industry is that the Middle East and fields located offshore in shallow water regions will see continued investment on new developments, where fields can still be commercially viable at a price of between US$25 and US$40 per barrel of oil, so this could be an opportunity for your company to look at new markets in which to do business. A recent EIC event looked at the opportunities in Central, Eastern and Southern Europe. This region will see significant investments in trans-national pipeline developments, as the countries look to secure gas from producers in the East. Pipeline developments along with proposed LNG regasification facilities will play a key role in diversifying Europe’s supply. These midstream developments will see investments upwards of US$22 billion and will provide significant opportunities. Opportunities do not just exist in the midstream sector. Offshore gas discoveries have been made in the frontier exploration region of the Black Sea, while the downstream sector will see estimated CAPEX of US$5 billion. Forthcoming events will focus on opportunities with Wood Group PSN (17 February) as BP have awarded Wood Group PSN a five-year EPC contract for six UKCS upstream assets and the onshore Forties Pipeline System facilities in Grangemouth. Shutdowns and turnarounds are another key area essential to maintain levels of production, while also reducing loss of revenue for the operator. ESSAR and Amec Foster Wheeler are speaking at the EIC’s Shutdowns and Turnarounds Showcase (21 January) to explore plant shutdown and turnaround processes and opportunities, and finally following the success of the Northern Region Contractors Showcase, the EIC is planning to link major contractors based in the Southern Region to EIC members on 11 March. London based procurement teams from the likes of Aker Solutions, Bechtel, Genesis and Petrofac will provide an update on future prospects and challenges they are facing and seek feedback to help shape their longer term activities with the supply chain community. Despite the current uncertainties and challenges, the demand for energy remains strong and the EIC is committed to delivering high-value market intelligence and market opportunities to our members. Claire Miller, Chief Executive www.the-eic.com
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Contents The Chief Executive
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Sector Analysis
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Training Services
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New Members
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Member News
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Events Diary
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Overseas Events
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National Events
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UK News
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Middle East News
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Asia Pacific News
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North America News
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South America News
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EIC Sector Analysis
Sector Analysis The UK’s nuclear past delivers opportunities for the future The New Year has started off with some big news for the industry when a consortium comprising of companies Amec Foster Wheeler, Areva and URS was stripped of its waste management contract six years into the 17 year agreement. The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) then announced that it would be introducing new simplified management arrangements at the site. Transition to the new arrangements is expected to take place over the next 12-15 months. The nuclear decommissioning industry in the UK is now worth £3 billion a year, with £1.6 billion of this being spent in the supply chain supporting 3,500 companies. Waste management and decommissioning is therefore a strong and assured market within the UK. Decommissioning of all the Magnox reactors and subsequent advanced gascooled reactors (AGRs) is estimated to cost at least £70 billion and is scheduled to last into the next century. Decommissioning activity in the UK in 2014 resulted in the award of one of the largest UK government contracts ever put out to tender. The £4.2 billion contract awarded to Cavendish Fluor Partnership (CFP) by the NDA in September 2014 to become the new parent body organisation (PBO) for site license companies Magnox Limited and Research Sites Restoration Limited (RSRL), represents the scale of investment into the nuclear decommissioning industry in the UK. The 14 year contract will see the 10 Magnox sites and the Harwell and Winfrith research facilities delivered to an agreed and defined point for each, either interim end state or into care and maintenance. As part of the contract award, high importance has been placed on cost and schedule. Cavendish Fluor has made it clear that minimising costs is an integral part of its efforts, with more than £1.5 billion of savings expected as the partnership begins to introduce its decommissioning plans and takes all the sites through the final stages of their decades-long programme of work. Under the 14 year contract, a vast amount of work needs to be done. These works vary from reactor operations at Wylfa until it ceases operations in December 2015, to defueling plants such as that completed at Sizewell A in August 2014. It is unavoidable however that projects will yield unexpected problems and setbacks, an example being dealing with the fuel element debris at Bradwell. Nevertheless, Bradwell and Trawsfynydd, the ‘Lead & Learn’ sites, are due to enter care and maintenance stages in 2015 and 2016 respectively, 12 years earlier than planned. The rest of the Magnox sites will enter this stage by 2028. As the decommissioning programme enters these next stages, opportunities for UK supply chain businesses to win contracts to provide their goods and services for the sites are abundant. The decommissioning industry in the UK has relied upon the strength of relationships www.the-eic.com
between PBOs and SLCs and the supply chain with the innovations, technology and know-how that is available in the domestic market. The NDA has identified a clear plan to help develop a broad and sustainable supply chain and support greater opportunities within it, as ultimately, more than 95% of the annual expenditure by the NDA is on contracts for goods and services. A key part of the supply chain are small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The UK Government, PBOs and SLCs are committed to providing the SME community with greater access to the numerous procurements awarded across the sector. However, the nuclear sector in the UK has challenges to overcome to meet future targets and continue its role as a nuclear hotspot. Questions have been raised about the resilience and capacity of the supply chain in the UK and whether it can support a nuclear industry in resurgence, not only in decommissioning but in proposals for new-build by EDF at Hinkley and Sizewell, NuGen at Moorside and Horizon at Wylfa and Oldbury. Coming from a period of two decades with no newbuild nuclear plants, to a point where decommissioning activities are gathering pace, work to keep existing reactors running is ongoing and potential for the construction of five new nuclear power plants, there is unease about whether the domestic supply chain can keep up with the volume of goods and services required over the length of the projects. A proven track record especially regarding safety is a prerequisite to be able to win contracts from operators and large contractors, difficult for many small businesses who lack previous experience and could struggle to meet the high standards required in the industry. Following the absence of new nuclear projects, arguably the biggest problem the industry faces is a massive skills shortage. The award of the parent body organisation competition to Cavendish Fluor Partnership sets up a new era for the nuclear decommissioning industry in the UK. Though challenges within the sector are still prevalent, opportunities for supply chain companies in the future are hugely promising. SMEs are essential to strengthening and providing resilience in the sector, bringing new and innovative technologies to a market that has always been at the forefront of technological advancements. Where the nuclear decommissioning market in the UK will be in 14 years’ time when the contract with the Cavendish Fluor Partnership ends is hard to predict, but with work taking place across the nuclear sector in new-build, life extensions and decommissioning, there arguably has not been a better time to be involved in the nuclear industry in the UK. Oliver Barnes Sector Analyst (Power & Nuclear) Tel +44 (0)20 7091 8641 Email oliver.barnes@the-eic.com 3
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EIC Training Services
Training Services EIC training courses provide an opportunity for staff to develop their skills, build confidence and increase their contribution to your business. Our forthcoming February courses are listed below and our full programme can viewed on our website: www.the-eic.com/Training/TrainingSchedule Technical Workshop
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Introduction to Gas Turbines Tuesday 27 January 2015 Siemens, Lincoln The workshop will provide attendees with a general understanding of the inner workings of gas turbines and the underlying engineering principles from which they are designed. Topics covered include engineering and thermodynamic principles, materials, metallurgy and cooling and auxiliary equipment and modules. It will also provide an overview of turbo controls and operation.
Introduction to FPSOs Wednesday 4 February 2015 EIC London This workshop is suitable for those new to the industry or non-technicals who would like an overview of floating production, storage and offtake systems (FPSOs). This one-day workshop examines the fundamental key components of FPSO technology and deployment, including FPSO design, systems development, subsea engineering, operations and export activities.
Introduction to Control Valves Wednesday 11 February 2015 Severn Glocon, Gloucester This workshop is aimed at engineers, graduates and personnel from operations and maintenance who want to have a basic understanding of the design and construction, selection process and application of control and choke valves. It is suitable for anyone involved in the specification of control and choke valves or their use in the process.
Introduction to Pipe Supports Tuesday 24 February 2015 Carpenter & Paterson, Welshpool This workshop is designed for people who require an understanding of both why and how pipe supports are used, from engineers, graduates and other personnel involved in the specification, design, verification, operation and maintenance of pipelines or piping systems. Participants will learn about the varied range of supports available and their different uses and applications.
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Introduction to Steam & Condensate Systems Wednesday 25 February 2015 Spirax Sarco, Cheltenham The workshop provides attendees with a general understanding of the basic working knowledge of steam and condensate systems and associate equipment and also the underlying engineering principles from which they are designed.
Networking That Works Tuesday 3 February 2015 EIC London This course is suitable for any industry professional who wants to win more work for their company. The course will also suit individuals who want to become confident and effective networkers. This course will furnish you with practical, down to earth, realistic tips and pointers to make sure you get more from your networking.
Industry Overview
Industry Overview
Fundamentals of Subsea Thursday 5 February 2015 EIC London (also available in-house) The course is suitable for those new to the oil and gas industry as well as those who have not received any formal training. Those from operating companies or supplier and service organisations may also find this course beneficial. It provides an overview of the key components of subsea engineering including flow assurance, reliability and maintenance.
Fundamentals of Refining & Petrochemicals Thursday 26 February 2015 EIC London This course has been designed for managers, engineers, graduates, operators and other personnel who are new or are requiring insight into the refining and petrochemicals industry. The course will provide an overview for people from technical, non-technical and commercial backgrounds who have limited experience and wish to improve their familiarity with the sector and the supply chain opportunities.
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New Members
Welcome to our New Members New Global Member
The Nominated Representative is Mr John Rickman, Director. Copper Cable Company (CCC) is a UK limited company and a wholly owned subsidiary of TeleFonika Kable SA (TFK) Poland. TFK is the third largest electrical cable manufacturer in Europe. The company is recognised as a world class producer of cables for oil and gas, mining, alternative energy, heavy industries and MV and HV up to 400kV. TFK operates seven manufacturing facilities and distributes products through eight subsidiary offices worldwide. Responsible for sales of TFK’s products throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland, CCC’s distribution hub in Leicestershire is ideally located to offer a quality service to a wide customer base.
Aiken Group
Crombie House 72-90 Crombie Road Aberdeen AB11 9QP Tel +44 (0)1224 244 300 Email kdavidson@aikengroup.com Web www.aikengroup.com The Nominated Representative is Ms Kelly Davidson, Sales & Marketing Manager. Aiken Group provides an integrated ‘one stop shop’ range of services from project conception, construction, operations and maintenance through to final decommissioning. The range of services includes: offshore surveys, FEED studies, engineering, architectural upgrades – new builds and refurbishments, plumbing, E&I, HVAC and refrigeration, door and window maintenance, integrity testing, facility management, custom built A, H and blast rated modules, accommodation, recreation modules, LER, refrigeration, ROV and workshop modules, VSD and office modules, marine accommodation and hotel barges, land based modular units, and module fleet hire.
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DAHER
Unit 2 Amberley Drive Sinfin Derby DE24 9RE Tel +44 (0)1332 274 300 Email v.guerin@daher.com Web www.daher.com The Nominated Representative is Mr Vincent Guerin, Market Analyst. DAHER is a tier-1 supplier to the hightechnology industries. DAHER offers its ‘manufacturing and services’ model across the aerospace and defence, nuclear and energy and capital goods sectors. With a robust engineering-based approach, DAHER is able to deliver innovative and differentiating solutions to its industrial customers. Founded in 1863, DAHER is an international group, with a presence in 12 countries. DAHER posts turnover of nearly a billion euros, and its order book stands at around three years of turnover.
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AJT Engineering Ltd
Craigshaw Crescent West Tullos Industrial Estate Aberdeen AB12 3TB Tel +44 (0)1224 871 791 Email kgauld@ajt-engineering.co.uk Web www.ajt-engineering.co.uk The Nominated Representative is Mr Kenneth Gauld, Managing Director. A versatile engineering services provider engaged in both repair and refurbishment of oilfield equipment and the new manufacture of machined components. Specialist in cold extrusion activities with specific focus on fired heater manifolds, oil and gas metering systems, wellhead manifolds, fluid catalytic cracker units, steam superheater manifolds, extruded tube plates and many other applications. In its other specialist divisions the company undertakes electrochemical deposition of nickel and chromium and electroless nickel plating and contract heat treatment processes, including QPQ.
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Derrick Offshore Ltd
10 The Mount Guildford Surrey GU2 4HN Tel +44 (0)1483 538 336 Email operations@deroff.com Web www.deroff.com The Nominated Representative is Mr Josh Price, Operations. Derrick Offshore, a member of the Pareto group is a shipbroking company specialising in the offshore oil and gas, renewable energy and subsea cable industries. Since being established in 1976 the company has provided services to shipowners, shipyards, offshore and cable contractors, oil companies, utility companies, subsea mining companies, banks and other financial institutions. Primary activities include the sale and purchase, chartering, newbuild contracting, valuations, financing and consultancy of specialist vessels and marine equipment related to the exploration and production of offshore oil and gas, subsea mineral deposits, offshore renewables, and the installation and maintenance of submarine cables.
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Copper Cable Company Dromintee Road Hilltop Industrial Estate Bardon Hill Coalville LE67 1TX Tel +44 (0)1530 278 800 Email john.rickman@tfkable.com Web www.tfkable.com www.the-eic.com
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New Members New Global Member
The Nominated Representative is Mr Rufus Frere-Smith, VP Global Projects. Kuehne + Nagel is a global provider of logistics and freight forwarding services. The company provides full turnkey project logistics services for the energy and resource sector as well as EPC contractors and engineering manufacturers. With a dedicated workforce of over 1,000 professionals focusing on energy, resource and infrastructure projects around the world, Kuehne + Nagel is a logistics partner of choice with global reach. Kuehne + Nagel provides multimodal freight management, air and vessel chartering, project freight forwarding, heavy lift transport, innovative IT solutions all backed by a financially strong parent company with an unrivalled commitment to the industry.
Genesis Oil & Gas Consultants
1 St Paul’s Churchyard London EC4M 8AP Tel +44 (0)20 7585 5643 Email carla.regan@genesisoilandgas.com Web www.genesisoilandgas.com The Nominated Representative is Ms Carla Regan, Global Business Development Director. Genesis is a market-leading engineering company focused on providing engineering and technical services to the global upstream oil and gas industry. The company’s services are utilised by energy companies during planning and development phases of oil and gas projects and in the execution of subsea, onshore and offshore engineering projects. Its clientele includes super-majors and national oil companies, as well as small independents. Genesis develops innovative solutions for the E&P business, by leveraging on its core engineering and techno-economic skills. Genesis helps its clients achieve world-class performance from their assets by providing expertise, novel methods and tools to realise its maximum potential. Today, Genesis is a company with more than 1,550 engineers and offices in seventeen locations worldwide. Genesis is an ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007 certified company.
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Power People
Unit 2 Puma Court Kings Business Park Liverpool L34 1PJ Tel +44 (0)114 227 0533 Email keninglis@powerpeople.biz Fax www.powerpeople.biz The Nominated Representative is Mr Ken Inglis, Director. Power People is an independent specialist recruiter providing qualified, experienced, healthy and safe engineering personnel to the power/process, nuclear, nuclear decommissioning, petrochemical and renewable energy sectors, UK and worldwide. The company provides a full engineering personnel support to clients in the energy industry. It specialises in the supply of high calibre blue or white collar engineers, either in the form of full project teams, main trades labour on major projects or as individual specialist engineers for specific roles. Power People is a UK based organisation with offices in Liverpool and Sheffield and operates across the UK and overseas.
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IV Offshore
Neptune Marina 27 Neptune Quay Ipswich IP4 1QJ Tel +44 (0)1473 283 485 Email martin@ivoffshore.com Web www.ivoffshore.com The Nominated Representative is Mr Martin Salter, Director. IV Offshore is a specialist recruitment agency and employment business operating in the upstream and downstream sectors of the global oil and gas industry, providing high quality consultants, permanent staffing solutions and project hire services. Working exclusively in the oil and gas industry affords the company huge advantages in understanding the increasing complexities of projects and the advancements in technologies that demand highly experienced, skilled and educated professionals. As a result, IV Offshore lists some of the world’s largest exploration and production companies among its clients, along with oilfield and subsea services providers, drilling contractors and consultancies. Sector specialism includes, but is not limited to; subsea, drilling, completions, well operations, subsurface, design and technical safety.
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Reef Subsea
GAC House Sabatier Close Thornaby Stockton on Tees TS17 6EW Tel +44 (0)1642 704 400 Email chris.cowperthwaite@reefsubsea.com Web www.reefsubsea.com The Nominated Representative is Mr Chris Cowperthwaite, Business Development Manager. Reef Subsea has a wealth of experience installing and trenching flexible products (submarine power cables, umbilicals and flowlines) and post-trench burial of all subsea products into offshore oil and gas, renewable, seismic and telecommunication sectors. The company’s experienced onshore and offshore teams are involved throughout the lifecycle of all projects. From front-end engineering and detailed design to completion of offshore subsea operations, the company’s focus is on identifying practical engineering and technical solutions for its entire client base. Reef Subsea provides the full onshore and offshore project management services on all projects – this is a key competency of the business which sets it aside from competitor companies.
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Kuehne + Nagal
1 Union Business Park Florence Way Rockingham Road Uxbridge UB8 2LS Tel +44 (0)1895 552 000 Email rufus.frere-smith@kuehne-nagel.com Web www.kn-portal.com www.the-eic.com
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Haydn Davies, Managing Director, said: ”Mark’s role as Sales and Marketing Director creates a central point of co-ordination and management for our commercial activities. This appointment follows Craig Stephenson recently joining us as Operations Director. Investment in these senior positions supports the company’s commitment to provide the highest levels of service in an ever-evolving marketplace.” Airpac Bukom Oilfield Services provides air and steam solutions to the well testing, fabric maintenance, pipeline dewatering and drying, product transfer, underbalanced drilling (UBD), cuttings movement and LNG pneumatic testing markets globally. For more information please visit: www.airpacbukom.com
Offshore and renewables expert Advanced Industrial Solutions (AIS) has been shortlisted for a Queen’s Award for Enterprise. The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise are designed to recognise and encourage the achievements of businesses across the UK. AIS has been shortlisted in the Innovation category for its forward-thinking and fresh approach to business. AIS Technical designs, manufactures and installs an awardwinning range of insulation jacketing systems – which use materials developed by NASA to provide worldleading thermal, acoustic and passive fire protection (PFP) solutions. It also delivers skills and competency testing for the global energy sector from its 150,000 sq ft world-class training complex on North Tyneside. In the past 12 months, AIS Training has invested more than £5 million in state-of-the-art facilities such as a sea survival centre, onsite hotel and renewable energy campus to create a world-class skills centre endorsed by key industry bodies such as the Global Wind Organisation, OPITO and IRATA. The company’s success is demonstrated by a 105% increase in turnover and 58 new jobs created in 2014 alone. Paul Stonebanks, Managing Director, said: “It is a huge honour to be shortlisted for the Queen’s Award for Enterprise. The spirit of innovation is at the heart of AIS and we are highly focussed on delivering the highest quality and most effective solutions to our global customers. To be rewarded and recognised for this approach at the highest levels of business is extremely flattering. It is also testament to our talented and hard-working team who have helped make AIS the phenomenal success story it is today.” Please visit: www.aisgroup.co.uk
Many offshore oil and gas operators are seeking an alternative to limit switches for the control of surface Xmas tree valves, due chiefly to issues with reliability and functionality; limit switch technology can only provide valve status information in terms of fully opened or closed with no facility for continuous feedback as to actual valve position. An alternative approach is to infer the valve position by trending the pressure in the hydraulic lines. However, frequent transmitter blockages compromise accuracy and further errors are derived from inherent differentials between open and closed pressures. Incorrect valve position indication and control can lead to process failure, shutdown and, most importantly, can have significant negative implications for site safety. Equally, reliable, accurate, continuous measurement of valve position enables the monitoring of speed and uniformity of movement providing diagnostic insight as to the condition of the valves and hydraulic feeds. ABLE Instruments & Controls Ltd was approached by a major North Sea operator to design and implement a solution to the problem and, as a result, developed a universal valve position transmitter, the v-Trakka. The v-Trakka can be retrofitted to most types of surface Xmas tree valve and provides an accurate and repeatable analogue output which tracks the physical position of the valve. The 2-wire, EEx d loop powered transmitter delivers a compact, lightweight design and the robust 316 stainless steel cover renders the v-Trakka immune to the effects of the harsh offshore environment. Over time, the v-Trakka design evolved in response to operator feedback from observations while in use offshore: it was noted after several weeks of use that repeated opening and closing of certain valves, to which the v-Trakka had been fitted, caused the valve stem to
Air and steam equipment rental specialist Airpac Bukom Oilfield Services has announced the appointment of Mark Tyldsley as Sales and Marketing Director. Mark joins Airpac Bukom from within the Vp Plc business. He brings with him a wealth of commercial experience in a wide variety of industries. Mark will be responsible for global commercial strategy, including the development of primary accounts and the marketing function. Mark Tyldsley, Sales and Marketing Director, said: “I am delighted to be joining the company, particularly at such an exciting stage of its development. I am really looking forward to getting to know our customers and understanding what we can do to add value to our relationships going forward.”
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EIC Member News rotate, therefore compromising accuracy. To negate this, ABLE redesigned the directional magnet assembly to incorporate a ferrite ring magnet which generates a 360 degree field. The consequent shaped flux field provides more reliable and precise switching of the reed-chain resistive ladder sensor. The stainless steel cylinder cover, which offers protection from physical damage and the frequent mud washing that takes place on the decks above the valve locations, has also undergone design revision. The current ‘easy-fit’ version includes a bayonet style attachment method and a locking thumb screw to protect against horizontal, vertical and rotational detachment. Approximately 200 v-Trakka’s have now been deployed across several North Sea assets, replacing basic limit switches and high maintenance pressure monitoring. The v-Trakka is also available with ABLE ATEX EEx limit switches where existing control systems are not yet analogue ready, with simple upgrade to a transmitter. For more information on the ABLE v-Trakka, please contact: Tel +44 (0)118 931 1188 Email info@able.co.uk
A-Belco Group has won at this year’s British Chamber of Commerce Business Awards gaining national recognition by winning the prestigious award for Achievement in International Business. A-Belco’s recent successes in the export market have been driven in part by its range of ATEX certified lighting products designed and manufactured by the Hadar Lighting division. Sales have doubled year on year from £3 million in 2010 to £10 million by 2014, with export sales accounting for 56% of Hadar’s total turnover. A dedicated export team combined with a strong global distribution network has resulted in a successful transition into lucrative overseas export markets such as Australia, the Middle East and the Americas. The growth of Hadar’s export business can be largely attributed to the development of the world’s first Hazardous Area Zone 1 Ex e certified LED floodlight in 2010 quickly followed by the development of an emergency version in 2011. Brian Trench, CEO, A-Belco Group, commented: “We have worked incredibly hard in recent years to break new ground in exports by establishing a network of distributors throughout Europe, USA, Australia, UAE, South Africa, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. “For that to be recognised at a national level is a fantastic achievement for everyone associated with A-Belco and cements our reputation as a blue-chip supplier to our growing list of customers.” The A-Belco Group is a diverse group of companies offering electrical and mechanical engineering excellence to a range of industries and markets worldwide. The group incorporates A-Belco Hazardous Area, Hadar Lighting, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Connectors, MEP Solutions, MEP BIM Solutions and OPSOL UK. Established in 2005, Hadar Lighting is a specialist manufacturer of hazardous area products for the oil, gas, petro-chemical, pharmaceutical and marine industries worldwide offering the design and production of products for Zone Classification Areas 1, 2, 21 and 22, Gas and Dust. Further details of the Hadar range are available at: www.hadar-lighting.com
Bray Controls has added the Series 98 scotch yoke actuator to its extensive offering of controls to the market. The primary focus of the current programme of pneumatic/ electric actuation is complementary to the ninety degree valve programme. The S98 has a direct mount onto all Bray valves allowing Bray to offer the complete package. The flexibility of the ISO mounting can also be utilised on any quarter turn valve. The heart of the Series 98 is the scotch yoke, double and single acting, which comes in both canted and symmetrical yokes, that offer the best commercial advantage to the user. The unit is truly modular with separate torque, pressure and spring modules which afford flexibility and optimum actuator selection. The standard body materials are carbon steel and ductile iron and an option for stainless steel, which afford optimum protection in harsh environments. In addition, a complete range of manual overrides and jackscrews is available to suit all operational requirements. The actuator is SIL 3 capable and comes with PED and ATEX certification. Bray can now offer a range of pneumatic actuation from 20NM to 100,000NM in both rack and pinion and scotch yoke design. There is also a range of BUS compatible controls typically to suit PROFIBUS and DEVICENET, as well as a large range of switches both contact and non-contact, and a range of EXD and standard ATEX solenoids. Bray has the ability both in the UK and Europe to customise control packages, and where required via their automation centre, can offer complete valve actuation packages, set and tested up to and including size DN 1200. Bray can also offer both pressure and stroke testing of the complete actuated package, and if required third party witnessed. Please visit: www.bray.com www.the-eic.com
A new mobile app has been launched to provide oil and gas companies with essential information for employees travelling to West Africa. The free resource was developed by medical and travel security risk services company International SOS, to keep businesses and their staff informed and protected. The app is maintained 24 hours a day, seven days a week and is reviewed by experienced medical and security professionals. Dr Beau Dees, Regional Medical Director at International SOS in Aberdeen said it has been designed to give a factual representation of the outbreak: “There are many Aberdeen based businesses with interests in West Africa. They are looking for current information and resources to communicate to their employees before they travel. 9
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“This technology can help reduce the likelihood of panic by providing individuals with accurate, up-to-theminute advice and information from a trusted source. It provides crucial information such as guidance on how Ebola is transmitted, what to do in the event of feeling unwell, what to avoid and how to keep yourself safe.” The app is part of a wider International SOS communications initiative aimed at supporting the global fight against Ebola. Organisations in West Africa and beyond are using International SOS’ educational material, which has so far been translated into 21 languages worldwide. The company’s dedicated Ebola website has been made freely available to all, removing the normal requirement for membership access. It has attracted around 10,000 visitors a day since it launched. International SOS was recently awarded the Most Innovative Use of Technology in the Global Mobility award at the 2014 Expatriate Management & Mobility Awards (EMMAs). More information on the International SOS Ebola App: • Available as a free download with full access to content. • Maintained 24/7 and reviewed by experienced medical and security professionals. • Outbreak analysis and outlook from the world’s leading medical assistance group. Visit: www.internationalsos.com
Rainford Solutions has been providing standard and bespoke cabinet, enclosure and cable management solutions for over 30 years to a diverse client base across a wide range of industries including the oil and gas and power industries, which are supported by an extensive inhouse design, engineering and manufacturing capability. As part of the continued investment in its people and technology, Rainford Solutions has also recently launched a new innovative website to showcase its standard and bespoke solutions and services available. The new site is mobile compliant, easy to navigate and informative, enabling Rainford to reach a wider audience online. For further information visit: www.rainfordsolutions.com
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Rotork Midland has introduced SMART-LOC, a new high integrity modular concept for pneumatic actuator control assemblies. Constructed in 316L stainless steel, the SMART-LOC system is suitable for the control and sequencing of process valve actuators in oil and gas applications. Compared to traditional fabricated panel mounted assemblies SMART-LOC offers a lighter, stronger and more compact alternative, together with significant capital and operating cost savings. Complex, labour intensive arrangements using panels, pipes and additional fittings are eliminated and replaced with a fully assembled and tested interface block, ready to be fitted directly to the actuator. Delivering best in class flow characteristics, the units will interface with all types of pneumatic actuators.
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Rainford Solutions has strengthened its team by welcoming several new recruits at its UK manufacturing facility in Rainford, St Helens. Paul Redshaw joins as Sales & Marketing Director, Simon Cockayne as Business Development Manager, Peter O’Neale as Business Development Manager and Ewan Amos is the new Internal Sales Engineer. Paul Redshaw, Sales & Marketing Director for Rainford, said: “We’ve started 2015 on another positive note with new faces and skills added to the Rainford workforce. We will continue to train and develop each individual team member to enable us to create world-class cabinet and enclosure solutions, and to deliver the highest levels of service to our customers. Maintaining an experienced team of highly skilled people is part of our company ethos to ensure that we achieve first-class standards of quality, customer retention and on-time delivery.” 10
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EIC Member News A range of field proven components – valves (spool, poppet or direct mounting) and filter regulators – connected in series on the interface, are tailored to meet the requirements of individual projects, ranging from standard shut-off circuits to intricate control circuits. The SMART-LOC clamping system for individual components incorporates static O-rings for higher integrity and long term reliability. No design work is required from the contractor and all components are kept in stock, resulting in short lead times. With ATEX approval, SMART-LOC components are suitable for hazardous areas and industrial use. For more information visit: www.rotork.com
Les Buckley, Managing Director, Special Piping Materials, has expressed his delight with the appointment, saying: “Alex has proven that he is an exceptional client account manager, with an established track record in delivering project work and consistent solutions to our global client base. “His knowledge of the market is second to none and he is perfectly placed to work with our existing team in Singapore to develop the company’s performance throughout the Southeast Asian market and take our offering in the region to the next level.” For more information visit: www.specialpipingmaterials.com
Sky-Futures and Bluestream Offshore have announced a partnership providing a turnkey offshore inspection service to the Dutch North Sea oil and gas market. The move further enhances both companies’ positions as leaders in the offshore oil and gas inspection market. The relationship will provide clients with a total solution utilising Sky-Futures’ advanced unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) inspection and measurement services. This combined with Bluestream Offshore’s complementary rope access, diving and ROV inspection, repair and maintenance services will provide a unique advantage for our customers in their maintenance campaigns and projects. The inspection service will be delivered out of Bluestream’s Den Helder office. Sky-Futures is a UK-based company providing UAV inspection services to clients globally in the oil and gas sector with world-leading expertise in engineering inspection and reporting using HD video and thermal camera imagery. Sky-Futures has also recently developed proprietary DTL-VU software that is used to measure defects and corrosion. Chris Blackford, Operations Director, Sky-Futures, said: “The partnership will enable us to immediately add value to Bluestreams’ existing clients both offshore and onshore, while strengthening the joint proposition for the future.” To find out more visit: www.sky-futures.com
Ejector solutions provider Transvac has announced the launch of a suite of online software for ejector sizing and screening. In a bid to make the technology more accessible to engineers across the oil the gas industry, separate programmes for gas and liquid driven ejectors have been released, including a new super-high compression range of liquid-jet ejectors, capable of gas compression ratios of up to 150:1. Peter Ainge, Marketing Manager, Transvac, said: “It has been fascinating to see how our clients are beginning to use the online tools. We often see clients logging in and playing with process conditions to see how an ejector will work for them – and it provides instant results, which is what everyone wants. It allows engineers to try out unlimited process scenarios without the need to engage our technical sales team until they are ready to do so.” Also known as jet-pumps or eductors, ejectors are typically selected for gas compression and liquid pumping duties, which are used in the industry for extending life of mature wells, enhanced gas-lift and flare gas recovery. Transvac’s ejector solutions can offer a valuable helping hand to ageing facilities, struggling with depleting reserves and changing conditions. With no moving parts and no maintenance requirements, ejectors are ideal for use offshore, subsea and in unmanned locations. Gary Short, Research & Development Director, Transvac, added: “We can move very quickly from concept, through to CFD modelling then on to full scale performance testing on our flow loops. Our new ejector performance curves can then be incorporated into our online software.” Visit: www.transvac.co.uk
Leading stockholder of duplex, super duplex and exotic pipes, fittings and flanges, Special Piping Materials has announced the appointment of Alex Forth as General Manager of the company’s Singapore subsidiary. He is relocating from the UK to Singapore and is tasked with driving the growth of Special Piping Materials in the Southeast Asian region while overseeing major projects and strengthening existing and new client relationships. He has extensive experience within the industry having joined Special Piping Materials UK seven years ago as an integral member of the sales and procurement team. He has engaged in project work on a global scale, and been fundamental in establishing the thriving Special Piping Materials Dubai office and positioning it as a leading duplex and super duplex stockholder in the area. www.the-eic.com
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Events Diary
UK, Overseas & Training January 2015
20 Export Showcase: Emerging Europe Export Showcase EIC London 20 Management Course: Presentation Skills for Business Success International House, Dubai 21 Sector Showcase: Shutdowns and Turnarounds Showcase Leeds 22 Industry Overview: Fundamentals of Oil & Gas EIC London 22 Corporate Entertainment: EIC Burns Night Supper Ardoe House Hotel, Aberdeen 27 Business Presentation: Managing Legal and Contractual Risk Yas Island Rotana, Abu Dhabi 27 Technical Workshop: Introduction to Gas Turbines Siemens, Lincoln 27 Technical Workshop: Inside a Ship EIC Rio de Janeiro 28 Management Course: Letters of Credit and Incoterms Institute of Export, EIC London 29 HSE Training: Introduction to Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC Amtri Veritas, EIC London 29 Technical Workshop: Introduction to Pipe Supports Carpenter & Paterson, Welshpool 29 Industry Overview: Fundamentals of LNG EIC Houston 31 Technical Workshop: Introduction to FPSOs EIC Rio de Janeiro
February 2015 3 Management Course: Networking That Works EIC London 3 Management Course: Advanced Business Writing Skills Eton Institute, Abu Dhabi 4 Technical Workshop: Introduction to FPSOs EIC London 5 Industry Overview: Fundamentals of Subsea EIC London 7 Technical Workshop: Introduction to FPSOs EIC Rio de Janeiro 10 Sector Showcase: Nuclear Sector Showcase Manchester 10 HSE Training: CPR/First Aid Certification Course EIC Houston 11 Technical Workshop: Introduction to Control Valves Severn Glocon, Gloucester 11 Business Presentation: Asset Integrity and Safety Culture EIC Kuala Lumpur 16 Industry Overview: Fundamentals of Subsea Engineering EIC Houston 17 Business Presentation: Opportunities with Wood Group PSN Hillton Treetops Hotel, Aberdeen 17 Regional Showcase: Southern Region Contractors Showcase The Oval, London 17 Technical Workshop: Introduction to FPSOs EIC Houston 18 Technical Workshop: Introduction to Topsides Processing Systems EIC Houston 19 Corporate Entertainment: Dubai Annual Golf Tournament The Els Club, Dubai 19 Corporate Entertainment: TopGolf TopGolf, Houston 24 Technical Workshop: Introduction to Pipe Supports Carpenter & Paterson, Welshpool 24 Industry Overview: Fundamentals of Oil & Gas International House, Dubai 25 Technical Workshop: Introduction to Steam & Condensate Systems Spirax Sarco, Cheltenham 25 Industry Overview: Fundamentals of FLNG EIC Kuala Lumpur 26 Industry Overview: Fundamentals of Refining & Petrochemicals EIC London 26 Sector Showcase: Norway/North Sea Showcase AECC, Aberdeen 26 Industry Overview: Fundamentals of Downstream EIC Rio de Janeiro March 2015 3 Management Course: Understanding Localisation in Employment Alderley, Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai 5 Management Course: Presentation Skills Made to Measure Training, EIC London 5 Industry Overview: Fundamentals of Subsea EIC Kuala Lumpur 6 Corporate Entertainment: The Oil Barons Charity Ball Meydan Racecourse, Dubai 10 Technical Workshop: Introduction to Electrical Motors ATB Laurence Scott, Norfolk For further information on UK & Overseas Events and Training please contact: info@the-eic.com www.the-eic.com
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Exhibitions & Delegations 2015
18-20 January Overseas Delegation to Kuwait 22-27 February Overseas Delegation to South Africa and Mozambique 11-13 March Australasian Oil & Gas (AOG) Perth 16-20 March Overseas Delegation to Colombia 23-28 March Overseas Delegation to Kazakhstan 4-7 May Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) Houston 17-21 May Overseas Delegation to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain 25-29 May Overseas Delegation to Indonesia tbc May Overseas Delegation to India (Power) 2-4 June Oil & Gas Asia (OGA) Kuala Lumpur 9-11 June POWER-GEN Europe Amsterdam 23-26 June Brasil Offshore MacaĂŠ tbc June Overseas Delegation to Turkey tbc June Overseas Delegation to Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago tbc July Overseas Delegation to Thailand 9-12 September Oil & Gas Indonesia (OGI) Jakarta 21-25 September Overseas Delegation to the Philippines tbc September Overseas Delegation to Ghana 27-29 October OTC Brasil Rio de Janeiro tbc October Overseas Delegation to Australia tbc October Overseas Delegation to Brazil tbc October Overseas Delegation to Mexico tbc October Overseas Delegation to Papua New Guinea 9-12 November ADIPEC Abu Dhabi tbc November Overseas Delegation to Cambodia
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Overseas Exhibitions
The bi-annual Brasil Offshore exhibition focuses on the importance Brazil will play in meeting increasing global energy demand. The exhibition brings together keypersonnel within engineering, operations and procurement providing a unique opportunity to suppliers of goods and services worldwide. Brasil Offshore is the third largest offshore exhibition in the world, considered one of the most relevant trade shows within the international offshore market, attracting visitors and exhibitors from 38 countries and covering all aspects of the Brazilian offshore industry. Brasil Offshore is the perfect platform for UK companies who are new to the market, those in the process of acquiring Brazilian companies, setting up manufacturing facilities, and those with fully fledged operations and experience in the market. For more information please contact Deanne Lintorn, Overseas Events Manager: deanne.lintorn@the-eic.com
Oil, Gas & Petrochemical Engineering Exhibition (OGA) 2-4 June 2015 Kuala Lumpur TAP funding £2,500 for eligible SMEs OGA 2013 attracted more than 29,000 visitors, with a sold out exhibition boasting 2,000 companies from 72 nations. The Government of Malaysia aims to increase its aggregate production capacity by 5% every year up to 2020 to meet domestic demand growth, while sustaining crude oil and LNG exports to overseas markets. Improved contract terms are on offer to encourage teams of operators and service companies willing to take on the challenge, as Malaysia looks to become the energy hub of Asia with plans to develop 100 marginal fields and conduct four offshore enhanced oil recovery projects. As Petronas ramps up its spending and the Government’s energy authority opens up new opportunities, Malaysia continues to grow as an attractive target for UK companies. To book please contact Camilla Tew: camilla.tew@the-eic.com
Event Report Basra Oil & Gas Exhibition and Conference 4-7 December 2014 At the request of UKTI and following on from the success of the 2013 event, the EIC organised and managed a small UK Pavilion for the 5th Basra Oil & Gas Exhibition and Conference. While the event did not fully mirror the 2013 event in terms of space and take up, something that can be easily explained by the current political unrest that continues across Iraq as a whole, one could nevertheless see that the level of visitors both in terms of numbers and quality remained high. Two of our exhibitors, EIC members Goodwin Valves and Voith both reported that they had a series of excellent meetings with potential customers and were both extremely confident that the outcome from the show would be very successful. The next show has been scheduled for March 2016. Contact Mark Gamble: mark.gamble@the-eic.com
POWER-GEN Europe 2015 9-11 June 2015 Amsterdam TAP funding £1,500 for eligible SMEs The EIC will be organising and managing a UK Pavilion at POWER-GEN Europe for the first time this June. The European power system is changing notably to enable a low carbon economy and a fully functioning internal electricity market without impeding on security of supply for the 532 million European people served by the grid. With Europe being home to some of the largest utilities and project developers there appear to be distinct regional opportunities for operators that strive to either develop or acquire key assets despite the difficult economic environment. Furthermore global opportunities in the power sector are paramount with many countries investing in thermal plant seeking European expertise. EICDataStream is tracking 345 active projects and 270 future projects in the power sector including T&D (transmission and distribution) and energy storage. POWER-GEN Europe provides a wealth of opportunities for you to promote your products and services, raise your company’s brand awareness and connect with key industry decision makers under one roof. To book please contact Raelene Rifkind: raelene.rifkind@the-eic.com
Event Report Offshore Korea Conference & Exhibition 12-14 November 2014 Busan, South Korea For the first time, the EIC and UKTI hosted the UK Pavilion at Offshore Korea Conference & Exhibition. With 10 companies in attendance with a prominent location, the pavilion gained a great deal of attention and was buzzing with activity throughout the three days, with the UK lounge acting as central meeting point for exhibitors, their clients and EIC members throughout the show. A networking reception was held on Thursday 13 November in the UK Pavilion lounge which offered an excellent chance for the UK companies from the EIC, along with trade delegates from UKTI to meet one another. UK Pavilion participants included: Advanced Sensors Ltd; Crowcon Detection Instruments Ltd; Dunlop Oil & Marine Ltd; Eltron Chromalox; Energy Project Solutions Ltd (EPS); EXHEAT Ltd; Global Solutions (UK) Ltd; Locker Heatshielding Ltd; Vantrunk Ltd and Ulva Insulation Systems Ltd. The EIC is looking forward to hosting the UK Group at Offshore Korea 2016. For further information please contact Deanne Lintorn: deanne.lintorn@the-eic.com
Brasil Offshore 2015 Oil & Gas Exhibition and Conference 23-26 June 2015 Macaé TAP funding £2,500 for eligible SMEs The EIC is pleased to be returning to host the UK National Pavilion for another year at Brasil Offshore 2015. The International Brasil Offshore Oil and Gas Exhibition is held every two years in Macaé, which is the operational base for more than 80% of offshore exploration in Brazil. www.the-eic.com
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EIC National Events
EIC Connect Oil & Gas 2014 hailed a success as the major global oil and gas operators announce a bright future for the UK supply chain to a record number of delegates Major operators and contractors joined over 900 delegates at EIC Connect Oil & Gas in Manchester for two days of conference sessions, supply chain briefings, a full exhibition and over 700 one-2-one supplier-buyer meetings.
the two days as delegates listened to Amec Foster Wheeler, Bechtel, Centrica, Kentz, Shell, SOCAR and Tengzichevroil explain what opportunities lay ahead and how interested each company is to work with the UK supply chain.
Keynote speaker, Lord Livingston, the UK Minister for Trade & Investment, opened the event with a speech highlighting the importance of the oil and gas industry, given the supply chain alone in the last 12 months is responsible for exports valued at £35 billion.
The exhibition, which this year saw over 70 UK companies promoting their products and services to a very interested audience saw a steady stream of delegates circulate throughout the two halls in search of networking and sales opportunities.
The session was supported by Matthias Bichsel, Executive Director, Shell and Robin Watson, CEO, Wood Group PSN who proceeded to outline their respective company’s expectations for the industry in the next 10 years and the outlook for UK companies. Both commented on the issue of tackling the increasing costs facing the industry and spoke optimistically about the future, whilst outlining the importance of having a strong domestic industry that supports innovation.
Sponsored by Hertel, attendees were invited to a Networking Hour during the afternoon of the first day of the show to further discuss business. An evening reception was also held at Cloud 23 in the Hilton Manchester Deansgate hotel, exclusively for speakers, sponsors and exhibitors to further network over drinks and canapés. Over 200 guests attended the reception which was sponsored by Siemens.
These themes were further developed throughout the conference programme as panellists from ConocoPhillips, Premier Oil, Shell (Prelude), Worley Parsons, SNC Lavalin, to name but a few, explored the challenges facing the major oil and gas operators, the emerging markets for growth and the opportunities coming up for the UK supply chain.
The latest EIC Insight Reports, which provide an overview and brief analysis of global contracting activity within a defined sector were brought into focus by the EIC’s team of oil and gas sector based analysts who were available throughout the two days to take enquiries and answer questions from delegates. The three reports on Upstream, Midstream and UK Shale Gas launched at EIC Connect are now available to EIC members and provide valuable insight into emerging opportunities and growth areas.
The upstream conference session, with speakers from ConocoPhillips, Premier Oil, global contractor SNC Lavalin and Decom North Sea, provided an optimistic outlook for the industry with heavy investment expected in both upstream and decommissioning activities in the foreseeable future – £470 million was spent on decommissioning in 2013, with £14.6 billion forecast to be spent between 2014 and 2023. The focus of the Midstream session was LNG liquefaction, for which global production capacity could rise by more than 400mtpa by 2025. Speakers from Interfax, WorleyParsons and Shell provided an overview of this sector and current developments, including Shell’s Prelude project – the largest FLNG project currently under construction.
As EIC Connect Oil & Gas wrapped up for another year, we are already looking ahead to next year. The EIC returns to Abu Dhabi in June for EIC Connect Middle East 2015, followed by a return trip to Manchester Central in November for EIC Connect Energy 2015, which will cover all aspects of power generation. To register your interest in either event simply visit: www.the-eic.com/eicconnect For additional information please contact: Charmaine Atkinson, National Events Co-ordinator Tel +44 (0)1642 379 975 Email charmaine.atkinson@the-eic.com
Supporting the ambitious conference programme were the highly informative and focussed supply chain briefings. These sessions were in high demand during www.the-eic.com
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One-2-one appointments
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EIC UK News
News from our UK offices
is renowned as a speaker at Burns suppers, dinners and charity events. Tartanium will make sure the event is a lively one with energetic innovative bagpipe playing accompanied by dancers. The band plays Scottish tunes and popular songs, accompanied by mini kilted dancers for a mixture of choreographed contemporary and traditional dance. The set will also comprise of Bagrock (stage show) plus an opportunity for audience participation. Tables of 10 are preferred although smaller parties and individual places are also welcome, but will be asked to share tables to enhance networking and socialising opportunities. Cost £90.00+VAT per person. Please contact Sean Gordon for more information.
Forthcoming Events
Export Showcase Emerging Europe Export Showcase Tuesday 20 January 2015 EIC Conference Suite, London The EIC is tracking 398 active and future projects across Eastern Europe (excluding Russia) with a combined estimated CAPEX of US$420 billion. Power projects dominate these figures, with 11 nuclear plant developments and expansions each worth over US$5 billion alone. The region’s midstream sector is the second most prominent with a series of pipelines planned with the strategic aim of enhancing Europe’s energy security. Despite comparably less investment and activity, the region’s upstream sector is newsworthy, with a series of shale exploration projects; Poland and Ukraine are set to be the region’s leading shale markets in terms of the number of potential projects as well as the domestic political support, existing infrastructure and beneficial upstream experience these two countries have to offer. While opportunities are vast the practicalities of doing business in the region vary greatly. Join the EIC and UKTI at this Eastern European Showcase for an overview of the region’s energy sector, details of where the main opportunities lie and the support available to companies looking to do business across Europe. Register your interest with Jennifer Hole.
Sector Showcase Nuclear Sector Showcase Tuesday 10 February 2015 Lancashire County Cricket Club, Manchester
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Sector Showcase Shutdowns and Turnarounds Showcase Wednesday 21 January 2015 Leeds United Football Club, Leeds Owners of commercial facilities, manufacturing processes, and industrial plants view maintenance of their assets as key to their effective operation. While most routine inspection, repair, replacement and minor maintenance work can be done while the plant is in operation or online, there are times when a plant has to undergo a scheduled process outage for the major maintenance work, namely a shutdown. This is a crucial time where it is imperative that everything goes to plan. The aim of the event is to bring together owners of some of the major plant across the UK to highlight what is involved in the shutdown and turnaround process; to hear about some of the key challenges faced by these owners and how our members can help to solve them, along with identifying forthcoming work scheduled. Register your interest with Jennifer Hole.
This event will feature a panel of speakers who will provide an update about the nuclear industry as a whole. Representatives from both Sellafield and Magnox will talk about decommissioning, the role of the SLC’s and how suppliers should engage along with the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority who will outline their priorities and plans for the future. The event will also cover nuclear new build with speakers from Horizon, Alstom, Jacobs and the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre identifying where progress has been made, the anticipated timescales, where opportunities lie and how the supply chain should engage to ensure that they can secure their place in the industry in the future. This showcase will be preceded by a brief evening reception the night before. It will be a fantastic networking opportunity which will set the scene for the Showcase. Acting as an ice breaker, there will be plenty of opportunities for you to meet with the speakers and other industry peers who have a focus on the nuclear industry in an informal setting. Register your interest with Jennifer Hole.
Corporate Entertainment EIC Burns Night Supper Thursday 22 January 2015 Ardoe House Hotel, Aberdeen This is a distinctive opportunity to network with an influential range of contacts and enjoy some traditional Scottish hospitality in the 19th Century, luxurious Ardoe House Hotel not far from the city centre. Debbie Leslie will entertain with a Burns poem between courses. Debbie
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EIC UK News Sector Showcase Norway/North Sea Showcase Thursday 26 February 2015 AECC, Aberdeen
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Regional Showcase Southern Region Contractors Showcase Tuesday 17 February 2015 The Oval, London This Regional Showcase will feature a panel from the key contractors across the EIC Southern Region discussing trends, procurement practices and challenges across the energy sector. It will also provide a fantastic platform for networking with your fellow members from across the UK. The presentations will include the following: • Trends and challenges – what are they and how are they being addressed. • Procurement policy – how to do business with them; pre-qualification processes; how to do business. • Contacts – local and global procurement contacts. • Project updates – current and future project activity; opportunities for the supply chain; global project portfolio managed locally; procurement requirements. • Developing new technologies – companies plans; supply chain involvement. Contact Jennifer Hole.
With such a focus at present on North Sea reserves and a concentrated group of EIC members and other suppliers in Aberdeen, the EIC is looking to bring together a group of operators, developers and contractors active in the North Sea and Norway upstream projects to detail current opportunities to the UK supply chain. The event highlights will include an overview from a selection of operators covering both UKCS and Norway/North Sea projects, as well as decommissioning and its potential opportunities for the supply chain. One-2-one meetings and networking opportunities will be available throughout the event. Contact Jennifer Hole for more information.
Southern Region AGM Tuesday 17 February 2015 The Oval, London Would you like the opportunity to represent your organisation on the Southern Region Committee? We are looking for EIC members to help shape the future direction of the region. Aims of the Southern Region Committee: • Assist in development of the regional programme to equip members with an overview of the energy sector, including suggestions and ideas of areas of interest, speakers or projects. • Provide a cross section of feedback on EIC services and activities offered within the region, helping to shape our membership offering. • Help us consider the needs of speaker companies and members attending regional events. • Promote the EIC to potential members and speaker companies. • Provide insight and feedback on projects/ industry trends. Benefits of Committee Membership: • Raising the profile of yourself and your organisation among the membership and beyond via the EIC website. • Representing the views of EIC members both in the region and as a whole. • Helping to build a beneficial programme of events and activities for EIC members. • Building strong relationships with other committee members across the UK. • Enhanced networking opportunities. • Priority invitations to select EIC events. • Meetings provide an opportunity to discuss market trends and share industry knowledge. If you wish to be considered for a place on the Southern Region Committee or would like to find out more, please contact Jennifer Hole. www.the-eic.com
Contact: Charlotte Hust, UK Regional Manager (Southern) Tel +44 (0)20 7091 8624 Email charlotte.hust@the-eic.com Helen Doona, UK Regional Manager (Northern) Tel +44 (0)1642 379 972 Email helen.doona@the-eic.com Jennifer Hole, UK Regional Co-ordinator (England & Wales) Tel +44 (0)1642 379 973 Email jennifer.hole@the-eic.com Sean Gordon, UK Regional Co-ordinator (Scotland) Tel +44 (0)1224 628 251 Email sean.gordon@the-eic.com
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EIC Middle East News
Middle East News
Forthcoming Events Management Course
Managing Legal and Contractual Risk in the Middle East Tuesday 27 January 2015 Yas Island Rotana, Abu Dhabi
Office News
Let me start off by wishing all EIC member companies and colleagues located here in the Middle East a very happy and prosperous new year. The two largest events in our calendar were in November where we had ADIPEC once again exceeding all expectations in terms of exhibitors, conference delegates and visitors, hotly followed by our very own EIC Connect. Looking forward to this year, we have been fortunate to secure additional space for ADIPEC which is scheduled to take place on 9-12 November, so please make sure those dates are entered into your new diaries. Another date to note is 2 June which is the date chosen for our next edition of EIC Connect Middle East scheduled to take place at the St Regis, Sadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi. This year’s event promises to be even better in terms of engagement between the UK supply chain, regional national oil companies as well as international oil companies. We have gathered together a very prestigious advisory group to assist us in ensuring that we secure the content and programme to suit everybody’s wishes. Exhibition space is available so please go to the website for details: www.the-eic.com/EICConnect/MiddleEast From an office perspective, 2014 was concluded with a visit to the Basra Oil Show where we were able to host a small group on the UK National Pavilion and while Iraq continues to face its various challenges, the show proved that for the oil and gas sector especially, the market is extremely vibrant and offers numerous opportunities for those UK companies who can find ways to exploit them within the current environment. Later this month we have linked up with members Andrews Kurth to deliver a showcase on Managing Legal and Contractual Risk in the Middle East. The day will cover everything from available business models, employment and taxation through to agency agreements, registrations and business ethics. Meanwhile, our programme of training events moves on and once again, we would urge you to let us have any ideas that you may have on topics and subjects that we could offer. Having successfully delivered these in the UK to our membership, we are keen to replicate this achievement here but this can only be made possible with input from you, our members. Finally, we cannot finish without mentioning our Golf Day which will be taking place next month on 19 February. Once again, we will have a full house of 104 golfers all competing for the EIC Middle East trophy which was won last year by Lloyds Register who we are pleased to say will be defending their title. While the playing capacity is full, there are still a number of sponsorship opportunities available plus places for the evening prize giving and raffle can also be secured. For further details, please contact Julie and Helen at the office. Terry Willis, Director, Middle East, Africa & CIS Contact: terry.willis@the-eic.com
Management Course
Advanced Business Writing Skills Tuesday 3 February 2015 Eton Institute, Abu Dhabi Corporate Entertainment Dubai Annual Golf Tournament Thursday 19 February 2015 The Els Club, Dubai
Industry Overview
Fundamentals of Oil & Gas Tuesday 24 February 2015 International House, Dubai To register your interest or to book on any of the above courses please go to www.the-eic.com/Training or contact Helen Aittis: helen.aittis@the-eic.com
Regional Comment
Iranian stalemate continues When President Hassan Rohani spoke on Iranian state television on 24 November, he did not deliver the momentous news that many had been hoping for. There was no nuclear deal with America, and therefore no lifting of debilitating economic sanctions. The deadline for an accord (the second this year) passed with only an agreement that Iran and the so-called P5+1 (the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany) would keep talking. They set a new target to reach an outline political agreement by 1 March 2015 and a detailed deal by 30 June. The nuclear programme has become an almost solitary symbol of national pride for the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei along with much of the country’s ruling elite, though not necessarily for the wider population, whose pockets are hurting. Thus far, Mr Khamenei has given unenthusiastic support to the talks and, by extension, the prospect of rapprochement with America. He previously set down red lines that made agreement difficult and soon after the extension was announced, he declared that the world’s colonial powers had failed to bring Iran ‘to its knees’. The extension keeps Iran’s nuclear programme frozen. Under an interim deal, its centrifuges keep spinning but the stock of fissile material has been diluted from 20% enriched uranium to 5% – pushing back the breakout capacity to make atomic weapons (though Iran denies any such intention) – in exchange for limited relief from sanctions. US officials reckon time is on their side, as sanctions and falling oil prices continue to put pressure on Iran.
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EIC Asia Pacific News
Asia Pacific News
McDermott wins Brunei subsea deal McDermott has landed a three year shallow water pipeline contract for work on the Champion and Ampa fields from Brunei Shell Petroleum. The work to transport and install pipeline, umbilicals and cables at the fields will be divided into phases. The first phase will see McDermott transport and install more than 100km of pipelines, umbilicals and cables. The contract runs through to 2017. Other bidders who joined the bidding were Saipem Italy, Technip of France, SapuraKencana Malaysia, GOM Resources, Thai Nippon Steel and Emas Offshore Singapore.
Office News
The EIC Asia Pacific office has a large and fully-equipped conference room with capacity for 70 people. The conference room is versatile enough to be converted into a training room or a function hall for networking events.
Cambodia prepares to go all out on licensing front Cambodia is planning to open an international bidding round early in 2015 that will include offshore and onshore blocks. The government hopes this will attract some industry heavy hitters although many players are focusing on Myanmar. Cambodia has six offshore blocks in its territorial waters but only one, Block A, is currently seeing much action, due to the country’s low oil and gas activity. KrisEnergy formally took control of Block A from Chevron last year. Alstom scoops 600MW hydro contract Alstom has won a contract worth US$67 million to supply three 200MW units including pump turbines, motor generators and balance of plant as well as handling the design, delivery and installation and supervision of the project to the pump storage hydro station in Hainan Province, China. The first unit is due to enter commercial operation in December 2017.
As with the other regional offices, EIC Asia Pacific also provides members with hot desks with high speed internet connection and printing and scanning facilities. For those members wishing to build a presence in new markets and intending to have a strong local identity with a prestigious address, EIC Asia Pacific offers serviced office facilities.
Forthcoming Events Industry Overview
Shell and PETRONAS to proceed with E6 Shell and partner PETRONAS Carigali have taken a final investment decision on developing the E6 oil and gas field off Sarawak, Malaysia. E6 was discovered in 1970 and will be the last field to be developed under the SK308 Production Sharing Agreement. Development of the E6 field will benefit from the use of existing infrastructure. Produced gas will be routed from the E6 platform to the E8 platform and produced oil will be routed to the D35 platform. Shell serves as operator of the PSC but both partners maintain 50% equity.
Fundamentals of FLNG Wednesday 25 February 2015 EIC Kuala Lumpur
Industry Overview Fundamentals of Subsea Thursday 5 March 2015 EIC Kuala Lumpur
If you need any assistance or advice in the region or for more information about upcoming events, please contact: Azman Nasir, Head of Asia Pacific Contact: azman.nasir@the-eic.com
Foreign companies invited to upgrade refineries Saudi Aramco, PTT Thailand, JX Nippon Oil of Japan and SK Energy of South Korea are currently participating in a bid to upgrade Pertamina’s five oil refineries. The refineries are located in Balikpapan in East Kalimantan, Cilacap Central Java, Dumai in Riau, Plaju in South Sumatra and Balongan in West Java. Pertamina estimates the cost to upgrade the refineries will be US$17 billion. The company expects the upgrading will raise oil refinery capacity to 1.8 billion bbl/d from 800,000bbl/d at present.
Regional Comment
Australia’s Northern Territory and NSW sign MoU A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the Northern Territory and New South Wales to work on the development of a pipeline connecting the northern and eastern gas markets. The two state governments will co-operate to accelerate and promote development of a national and competitive domestic gas market. Expressions of interest from the private sector for building and operating the pipeline opened on 13 November. The pipeline is urgently needed to secure an affordable new energy supply.
Mubada starts production from Manora oil field Mubada JV partner Tap Oil has confirmed that production has started at the two wells at an initial combined rate of 2,200bbl/d. The field is expected to hit production of about 15,000bbl/d during the first quarter of 2015. Output will come from 10 producer wells and 5 injector wells.
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EIC North and Central America News
North and Central America News Technical Workshop
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Introduction to FPSOs Tuesday 17 February 2015 EIC Houston This workshop will examine the fundamental key components of FPSO technology and deployment, including FPSO design, systems development, subsea engineering, operations and export activities.
The EIC is delighted to welcome three members as tenants in our suite this month:
Permasense, operates in the field of continuous corrosion monitoring, providing real-time data-to-desk measurement of pipe wall thicknesses in inhospitable and inaccessible environments. With offices across Africa, Asia, Europe and South America already, Permasense is taking advantage of the EICLaunchPad service to investigate opportunities across North & Central America. Rust Resources is a provider of technical project personnel to operators and main contractors in the oil and gas industry. The organisation is currently located within the EIC suite, but as its operations grow it is expanding its space with the EIC. With offices in the UK, Singapore and in the MENA region, Rust Resources can provide individuals or teams of personnel to deliver first class solutions to your project needs across the world. Kin-Tec Recruitment supplies technical staff and senior managers to the oil and gas, energy, chemical, pharmaceutical and petrochemical industries and prides itself on building lasting relationships with clients and candidates, ensuring that they have the expertise and industry knowledge to succeed, combining efficiency with integrity to achieve the best results for all parties. Having had a virtual office with the EIC for some time, a newly established local team now makes Houston Kin-Tec’s 13th office globally and the EIC is delighted to assist it in growing its business in the North American market. If you are interested in finding out more about EICLaunchPad, or any of our services locally in Houston please contact us.
Technical Workshop
Introduction to Topsides Processing Systems Wednesday 18 February 2015 EIC Houston This workshop will go over the basic parts of topsides processing systems including fixed platforms and floating production hosts, water treatment and injection systems, oil separation and gas compression and treatment systems. Corporate Entertainment TopGolf Thursday 19 February 2015 TopGolf, Houston Come and join us for an afternoon of networking and fun as we tee up at TopGolf for our corporate entertainment. For additional information about the EIC Houston office, our upcoming events or should you require any assistance in the North and Central America market, please contact: Email houston@the-eic.com
Regional Comment
Halliburton and Baker Hughes to merge The US$35 billion acquisition will make Halliburton one of the largest global oilfield services companies, and the leader in the US onshore fracking market. One of the goals for the company is to increase production from aging fields by means of Baker Hughes’ new artificial lift technology. Because the company will become a dominant player, the merger will require approval from the Department of Justice’s antitrust regulators.
Forthcoming Events HSE Training
CPR/First Aid Certification Course Tuesday 10 February 2015 EIC Houston This course is for anyone in need of CPR/First Aid certification to meet company health & safety requirements or whose most recent certification is out of date.
Restructure at Pemex Pemex has recently undergone restructuring due to last year’s energy reform. There will now be two operating units, and five subsidiaries. The two main divisions will be upstream Exploration & Production and downstream Industrial Transformation (natural gas, refining and petrochemicals). The subsidiaries (drilling services, midstream transport/logistics, electrical cogeneration and services, fertilisers and ethylene) will become affiliate companies. Pemex is also planning to centralise its corporate functions, which include HR, procurement, legal, finance and planning. The reorganisation is intended to improve efficiency and transparency.
Industry Overview
Fundamentals of Subsea Engineering Monday 16 February 2015 EIC Houston This workshop provides an understanding of the fundamentals involved in subsea production; including two main topics – subsea production systems (wellheads, trees, manifolds and subsea controls) and umbilical’s, flowlines and risers.
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EIC South America News
South America News
Forthcoming Events Technical Workshop
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If your company is interested in South America, there are several opportunities in 2015 to visit the region with a trade delegation or exhibition. The EIC, in partnership with UKTI, has launched the overseas delegation focusing on Brazil Construction & Maintenance of Offshore Assets. This delegation will coincide with the fourth UK-Brazil Energy Showcase to be held in Rio on 10 March. Previously this event has been a remarkable success as it succeeds in gathering key contacts from the Brazilian industry. The following week, from 16-20 March 2015, we will be heading to Colombia, to link UK companies to oil and gas opportunities in Bogotá and Cartagena. More details can be found on the EIC website. Looking back at 2014, EIC Rio increased the training programme with 17 courses and trained more than 240 people. This initiative has been well received by members and the local industry. In a difficult year for the Brazilian industry, we are proud to have put together five Business Presentations in Rio gathering 240 attendees. We will be focused on improving our programme in 2015. Since the office layout has been refurbished, we would love to receive your visit and comments. The year ended in Rio with a brilliant Business Presentation: Opportunities with Odebrecht Oil & Gas (pictured above). Business Director, Mr Aloysio de Mello, shared the history of the company, its robust portfolio with recent new contracts and very inspiring scenarios pointing out opportunities in Brazil, Mexico and Angola. The presentation was followed by our now traditional high profile year-end cocktail that gathered 71 members. If you need support in taking the next step into the South American market, please feel free to contact us. Clarisse Rocha, Head of Americas Contact: clarisse.rocha@the-eic.com
Inside a Ship Tuesday 27 January 2015 EIC Rio de Janeiro
Technical Workshop Introduction to FPSOs Saturday 31 January 2015 EIC Rio de Janeiro
Industry Overview
Fundamentals of Downstream Thursday 26 February 2015 EIC Rio de Janeiro
Regional Comment
Petrobras business plan to be released in Q2 The Brazilian state-run oil company is only expected to release its business plan for 2015-2019 in the second quarter. CEO Maria das Graças Foster has indicated that there are too many uncertainties in the market which have direct influence on the company’s investment forecast, such as exchange variations, low hydrocarbons demand and the corruption probe which greatly tarnished the company’s image. Petrobras’ US$220.6 billion investment plan for 2014-18 was released in February last year. Brazilian power sector to receive US$74bn by 2018 According to projections from the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES), the country’s power sector will receive US$74 billion over the next four years. Estimates are based on projects which have already obtained power purchase agreements as well as projections from the federal energy planning company EPE. Generation projects will require the bulk of investments, especially hydro power plants (US$21.7bn) and wind farms (US$13.6bn).
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