Inside Energy February 2018

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Sector analysis Opportunities in Indonesia

Indonesia is the largest island country in the world and the largest economy in South East Asia. The country has experienced a sustained period of economic growth, driven by its growing middle class and abundant natural resources – alongside China and India it is the only nation to continue to grow during the global financial crisis. This sustained development should see the country become the seventh largest economy in the world by 2030, up from sixteenth today.

The oil and gas industry has been a significant asset to Indonesia since first oil was discovered back in 1885, and while revenues have been falling in recent years due to an increasing number of maturing fields and falling exports resulting from increased domestic demand, the sector still plays a significant role in the economy. The Indonesian government is pushing new offshore frontier fields for development in the east of the country and has introduced policies such as the ‘gross split’ scheme to encourage investment and exploration in new blocks.

Key O&G activities: decommissioning and EOR There are new opportunities in the oil and gas industry such as decommissioning, stemming from fields reaching maturity and the ageing existing infrastructure where circa half the 500 offshore oil rigs in the country are due to be decommissioned. Enhanced oil recovery (EOR) offers new scope to boost production with around 2.5bn barrels of oil reserves estimated to be recoverable through EOR activities by 2050. Furthermore, smallscale LNG is expected to experience significant growth due to the difficult geography and island make-up of the country, where larger scale developments are less economically feasible.

Electricity demand The power sector is coming under increasing strain due to the growing population of around 263 million people, with electricity demand expected to triple between 2010 and 2030. Areas such as Java and Sumatra have experienced the largest growth in demand, not only placing pressure on generation, but also the transmission and distribution infrastructure which is in need of investment. The government has introduced new policies to increase generation such as the 35,000MW Programme which aims to add 35GW of power generation between 2015 and 2019, and has allocated more projects to independent power producers to stimulate private sector investment in the market.

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Renewable targets The country has also set new targets to develop renewable energy in order to diversify its generation portfolio and reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

Renewable energy is advantageous to an island nation such as Indonesia due to the ability for generation to be deployed in a more decentralised manner, and its geography is such that it has significant potential to take advantage of tidal, solar, hydro and geothermal resources.

With the second largest geothermal resources in the world and a wealth of narrow straits between islands suited for tidal deployment, the Indonesian government has set a target to increase the renewable share of primary energy demand from 3% in 2015 to 23% in 2025.

Doing business in Indonesia While Indonesia has long been a difficult place to do business due to poor infrastructure, corruption and complex bureaucracy among other factors, it is opening up to foreign business and evidence of progress is clear in recent years with the country advancing 15 places in the World Bank Ease of Doing Business 2017 ranking to 91st out of 190 countries. The government is actively promoting foreign investment in Indonesia and strengthening the investment climate by improving the regulatory framework and business infrastructure.

Indonesia has a substantial pipeline of projects across the energy industry, and with the government introducing policies to improve the investment climate for foreign businesses, the country offers growing export opportunities across the oil and gas, power and renewable sectors.

Oliver Barnes Senior Energy Analyst oliver.barnes@the-eic.com

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We’re now taking bookings for EIC Connect Oil, Gas & Beyond, which is returning to Abu Dhabi on 17 April, with the first 200 EIC members to book their delegate places getting an incredible early bird offer of £99. That’s not a typo, that’s £99 for 20+ major operators and contractors taking part, over 200+ one-to-one appointments with their procurement leads and 25+ exhibitors showcasing the latest in cutting edge technology.

Don’t miss this opportunity to make your mark in the Middle East – book your discounted place now, contact nationalevents@the-eic.com or call 01642 379 976. Remember, this offer is only available for the first 200 EIC members – pick up that phone now!

Last year’s event made headlines around the world with the opening address being provided by the UAE Minister of Energy HE Suhail Al Mazrouei, who we hope to welcome again in 2018.

ADNOC has already confirmed that it’ll be taking part and is keen to explain how suppliers will fit into its newly restructured business units and where the opportunities to win work with the company are.

Atkins will be using the event to give its first ever presentation since the merger with SNC took place. We’re also happy to report that BP and Shell will also be participating. We’ll be updating the webpage as and when more speakers confirm: www.the-eic.com/EICConnect/OilGasBeyondUAE.aspx

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Back in the UK, at the end of January we held a Westminster Round Table with newly appointed Minister of State for Trade and Export Promotion, Baroness Rona Fairhead, the second round table event we’ve carried out in consecutive years.

This exclusive EIC member event gave 13 of our companies – Alderley, Atkins, Booth Welsh, DNV GL, Elfab, Highview Power Storage, IMA – Process Vision, Mech-Tool Engineering, Schneider Electric, Severn Glocon – LB Bentley, Spencer Group, TP Group and YPS Valves – the chance to sit down with the minister and other DIT representatives to help set the energy agenda at governmental level and put forward the industry’s most pressing needs.

The topics under discussion included Brexit, energy and trade policy, export growth, development of overseas partners, funding for skills and technology and the establishment of centres of excellence and supply hubs. While I can’t go into full detail here, we are currently preparing a briefing pack which will be shared with all our members once it’s been signed off by the DIT. This month’s sector analysis (opposite) provides a snap shot of the Indonesian energy industry. To learn more about this huge market and how your company can make the most of the developments taking place there, download the full EIC Country Report: Indonesia via www.the-eic.com/Publications/MarketIntelligenceReports.aspx The sector analysis and EIC Country Report were both produced by EIC Senior Energy Analyst Ollie Barnes. To find out more about him and the Power, Nuclear and Renewables team, turn to page 17.

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One-to-one with Jan Ward CEO, Corrotherm

Corrotherm International has been specialising in the supply of high grade metals for critical applications for over 23 years. With offices in eight countries and comprehensive stocks it is able to fulfil requirements for small quantities and bespoke items as well as large complex projects.

The experience of its staff encompasses every field from the designers drawing board through the specification and manufacturing process to fabrication on the shop floor. This enables Corrotherm to produce practical solutions to real engineering and supply problems. The company is accredited to ISO 9001, OHAS 14001 and ISO 18000.

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Our extensive scope of material supply covers the full spectrum of high nickel alloys. These materials operate in the most aggressive and high risk areas of industrial processing. The most recent addition to our range is ultra thin nickel foil using the electro-deposition process, which is key to producing a material that is incredibly thin but also wider than is possible to achieve using conventional rolling methods. This produces a product that is vastly versatile and can be applied to many different projects and components.

For us the biggest step forward was the installation of an end to end enterprise resource planning (ERP) system 18 years ago that enabled us to process very large multi item projects without any significant increase in staffing. We were able to double productivity while maintaining margins and significantly improve the quality of our processes. The system also provides excellent management information and remains the bedrock of our continuing success.

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What do the next 12-18 months hold for the company?

We will be expanding the depth and breadth of our stock range in Alloy 625 seamless pipe this year in addition to adding to our service offering to fabricators.

We will be investigating new markets with new specialist expertise. We are not expecting to see any significant change in the market conditions but remain positive about the prospects for Corrotherm based on the drive for improved asset life and cost reduction.

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What advice would you give to supply chain companies just starting out?

When starting out the emphasis must be on quality and establishing the company’s brand in the market. This means recruiting the best people and ensuring that excellence is the norm. A new entrant must have something new to offer and be able to differentiate themselves from the competition. High standards need to be embedded in the culture of the business from the start. A company’s brand is not just the way it presents itself visually but also how it conducts business with its customers and suppliers and the way it treats its staff.

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Corrotherm has expanded into lots of overseas markets – what’s the key to winning new business abroad?

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We have established a number of remote offices in target markets. Our strategy has been to invest in thoroughly understanding the market and the business culture, and ensure that we have the flexibility to deal with the variety of customer needs.

All offices are remotely connected to the head office and all the remote offices have access to the ERP system, which is custom designed to deal with the specific requirements of each market, while maintaining the Corrotherm brand and identity.

Thorough market research in advance of market entry is essential in order to make a risk based judgement on whether or not to enter the market.

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Global opportunities MALAYSIA

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Beryl gas field – SK10

Talara refinery upgrade

Operator: JX Nippon Oil & Gas Exploration Value: US$440m JX Nippon Oil & Gas Exploration has been awarded the rights to develop the Beryl gas field as a subsea tie-back to the MLNG Tiga Sdn Bhd liquefaction plant in Bontang. The project is scheduled to hit first gas production in November 2018 with a targeted capacity of 140MMcf/d.

Operator: Petroperu Value: US$5.4bn A consortium formed by Cobra and Sinohydro has been awarded a US$937m contract for the construction of auxiliary units and other complementary works at the refinery.

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Kallo propane dehydrogenation plant Operator: Borealis Value: US$1bn Jacobs Engineering has won the FEED contract which includes the preparation of the basic design package for both the inside and outside battery limit areas of the plant. Jacobs anticipates a mid2018 FEED phase completion.

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Benban solar PV complex – Benban Projects – Aten Solar Energy Operator: Alcazar Energy Value: US$75m Construction of the 1.8GW Benban solar PV complex. This project encompasses the construction of only one 65MW plot.

Alcazar reached financial close for this fourth project, Aten Solar, (after Egypt Solar 1, Delta Renewable Energy, and Horus Solar projects) within the Benban solar complex.

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Moorside (Sellafield) nuclear power plant

BorWin4 HVDC Project

Operator: NuGeneration Ltd Value: US$15bn KEPCO has been named as the preferred bidder to acquire 100% of the shares in NuGen. A closing date for the acquisition is expected in early 2018. The project will now use two AP1400 reactors, subject to a four-year assessment process. Commissioning of the reactors is expected in the late 2020s or early 2030s.

Operator: TenneT Value: US$1bn The BorWin4 connection will have the capacity to transfer 900MW of power from offshore wind farms located in the German North Sea. Construction is expected to start in 2025 and end by 2030.

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AD Energy Recruitment

Gardner Denver Inc

GWEC Offshore Ltd

Grosvenor House 11 St Pauls Square Birmingham B3 1RB

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Woods Lane Cradley Heath West Midlands B64 7AR

The Nominated Representative is Mr Tom Monaco, Business Manager Telephone +44 (0)121 503 2170

The Nominated Representative is Mr Xander Freeman, Marketing Co-ordinator Telephone +44 (0)1527 838 200

The Nominated Representative is Mr David J Timmington, Managing Director Telephone +44 (0)1299 861 829

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AD Energy Recruitment is a division of Alexander Daniels professional recruitment group.

Gardner Denver is a leading global provider of flow control technology, application expertise and support services to a diverse customer base through a family of trusted brands.

GWEC Offshore Ltd is a joint venture between GriffinWoodhouse Ltd and Qingdao Anchor Chain Co Ltd to exclusively design, manufacture and supply high-quality mooring equipment.

Founded more than 150 years ago, Gardner Denver focuses on developing engineered solutions to customers’ biggest operational challenges, with an emphasis on providing absolute reliability, increased efficiency and lower energy expenditures wherever possible.

A British brand associated with excellence and having more than 200 years’ manufacturing history, GWEC’s focus remains on quality, product development and a commitment to exceed client expectations. Through close collaboration between the esteemed companies, GWEC can provide technical support and independent oversight of manufacturing, quality assurance and certification activities.

The company offers a comprehensive range of recruitment solutions. These can include, but are not limited to: contract, fixed term and permanent assignments. Its focus spans from technical engineering positions, through to commercial and senior leadership appointments.

AD Energy Recruitment prides itself on a deep understanding of the project lifecycle and aims to support clients throughout the development of a project, through to commissioning and handover. It only hires experienced recruitment industry experts, giving you the confidence to focus on the delivery of projects, sales, services and the needs of your customers.

AD Energy Recruitment specialises in the following disciplines: wind energy – onshore/offshore, e-mobility, energy storage, solar energy, nuclear energy, oil and gas, utilities, transmission and distribution.

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Motive Offshore Group

Page Europa

Peter Brotherhood

Motive Base Cairnton Road Boyndie Drome Banff AB45 2LR

Page Europa Srl Viale Egeo 100/106 00144 Rome Italy

85 Papyrus Road Peterborough PE4 5HG

The Nominated Representative is Mr Ryan Thomson, Sales Engineer

The Nominated Representative is Mr Toni Partipilo, BD and Sales Director

Telephone +44 (0)1261 843 537

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Established in 2010, Motive Offshore Group specialises in the manufacture, rental and servicing of marine equipment such as high capacity winches and deck/ subsea equipment.

Page Europa is a fully integrated business unit of General Dynamics Mission Systems, providing integrated turnkey solutions for industrial, government and civil customers all over the world. Page Europa has a global capacity in supplying IT, telecommunications, control and security solutions to support and protect the operations of industrial facilities and critical infrastructure.

Peter Brotherhood has been providing engineering solutions for over 150 years. Peter Brotherhood’s expertise covers a range of industries with products located in more than 100 countries across the world, ranging from steam turbines, gas compressors, industrial gearboxes and combined heat and power (CHP) systems.

The Group comprises: Motive Engineering, Motive Rentals, Motive FZC, Motive Renewables, Motive Fabrication and Motive Spooling & Inspection.

Launched earlier this year, Motive Fabrication is located on Dundee Quayside and offers a fully bespoke, large-scale fabrication service.

Page Europa’s key markets are: Energy oil and gas, renewables, conventional and nuclear plants, etc.

Also launched in 2017, Motive Spooling & Inspection provides a range of specialist services including wire rope and umbilical spooling, NDT inspection and lifting equipment examinations.

Critical infrastructure protection ports and airports, national borders, maritime coastal surveillance and SAR, homeland and cities, railways and undergrounds, etc.

Motive Rentals, Engineering and FZC supply equipment rental for short and long term projects, specialising in high capacity winches, deck and subsea equipment. The in-house design team offers a comprehensive design and build service.

Defence NATO programmes, sheltered solutions, military telecommunication networks, fixed and deployable systems.

The Motive Group has an experienced team available for various installation, inspection and operation work scopes, both onshore and offshore.

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The Nominated Representative is Mr Chris Greenham, Business Development Manager Telephone +44 (0)1733 292 200

Peter Brotherhood is a world leader in designing, manufacturing and servicing steam turbines for power and mechanical drive applications up to 40MW. The reciprocating gas compressor range is designed in accordance with API 618 and any relevant international and project specific specifications. With thousands of steam turbine and compressor installations, Peter Brotherhood has a reputation for reliability, availability and ontime delivery at a competitive price.

Headquartered in Rome, Page Europa has its factory in Monterotondo (Rome) and affiliates in Turkey, UAE and Oman.

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Member news AEG Power Solutions launches Protect Flex UPS AEG Power Solutions, a global provider of power supply systems and solutions for industrial and critical infrastructure applications, has released a new product: Protect Flex, its industrial grade fully modular UPS.

Elfab named as ‘One to Watch’ by the European Business Awards

Pressure management specialist Elfab has been named as ‘One to Watch’ in Europe in a list of business excellence published by the European Business Awards.

Elfab was chosen as the company demonstrated exceptional achievement in the Business of the Year category for companies with a turnover up to €25m and reflects the programme’s core values of innovation, success and ethics.

Adrian Tripp, CEO of the European Business Awards, Europe’s largest cross-sector business competition, said, ‘We wanted to recognise the many incredible business success stories from across Europe.

‘The talent, dedication and innovation at the heart of these companies create jobs and opportunities and is what drives their country’s prosperity. The ‘Ones to Watch’ list will set a benchmark of success for the European business community,’ he continued.

The system has a robust design suitable for demanding environments and is the only one in its category to be configurable to all electrical system schemes with the benefits of power modularity.

Protect Flex features a wide range of configurable options and a high level of scalability and flexibility.

Protect Flex is designed to meet increasing demand from industries to secure power supply with equipment which has a compact footprint yet still offers a high level of reliability.

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In response to the announcement that Elfab has made it onto the European Business Awards ‘Ones to Watch’ list, Anika Ephraim, Elfab’s Managing Director commented, ‘As a global company with a significant European footprint, we are extremely proud to have been selected as one of just under 200 UK companies whose significant growth, innovation and ethical approach to business have been recognised in this outstanding business competition.

This is a real accolade for our business and is testament to the dedication of the Elfab team.’

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KBR awarded Concept and FEED contract for Statoil’s Northern Lights project

Engineering, procurement and construction company KBR has been awarded the concept and FEED contract by Statoil for its Northern Lights project to develop an onshore carbon dioxide (CO2) storage terminal in Norway.

The terminal is a key component of the carbon capture and storage (CCS) demonstration project being undertaken by Gassnova (the Norwegian governmental body for CCS), for which Statoil, with Shell and Total, are responsible for transport and storage.

In addition to the CO2 storage terminal, the engineering scope will address the import jetty topsides, the CO2 re-injection lines and associated utilities.

The first phase of the project will provide storage for up to 1.5m tonnes of CO2 per year. CO2 captured from onshore industrial plants in eastern Norway will be transported by ship to the onshore terminal.

The project will allow for further expansion to receive additional CO2 volumes, with the aim of stimulating new commercial carbon capture projects in Norway, Europe and other countries around the world.

Construction of the full-scale project including the onshore terminal is subject to the Norwegian parliament making a positive investment decision, scheduled for 2019.

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LB Bentley supporting the next generation of engineers

LB Bentley, a world leader in subsea valve technology, has pledged its support to the government’s Inspire an Engineer initiative, which was launching on 15 January and will run for the whole of 2018.

The government has recognised the potential future skills gap in engineering and the Inspire an Engineer initiative is aimed at increasing awareness and understanding of what engineers do among young people aged 7-16, their parents and their teachers The campaign will encourage children of all ages and backgrounds to get interested and consider a future career in engineering.

LB Bentley will be supporting the initiative by taking part in events run by local schools and colleges as well as careers events and exhibitions.

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Rotech Subsea completes Belgian offshore wind job

Fluid dynamics specialist Rotech Subsea has successfully deployed its TRS1 controlled flow excavation system to a Belgian offshore wind farm.

Having been awarded a whole project scope by the international cabling contractor – that would see Rotech Subsea conduct the survey, manage the vessel and finally deploy the tool on a rectification scope – the team successfully carried out a cable lowering to specification depth.

‘We managed the whole campaign, utilising all our divisions to plan, prepare and execute this valued project,’ said Director of Subsea, Stephen Cochrane.

‘Our three companies – Fabrication, Engineering and Subsea – delivered a successful and safe campaign and brought a unique service not only in the advantages of the TRS1 trenching system, but in the skills needed to bring everything together and meet our client’s needs.’

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Siemens signs 1.3GW Libyan power contracts

Global technology company Siemens has signed contracts with the state-owned utility General Electricity Company of Libya to expand Libya’s power generation capacity by approximately 1.3GW. Under these contracts Siemens will build a 650MW open cycle power plant in Misrata, equipped with two F-class gas turbines, and a 690MW open cycle power plant in Tripoli, equipped with four E class gas turbines. The total value of the EPC contacts is approximately €700m.

‘Libya needs a reliable and affordable power supply to set the stage for a prosperous and promising future for its people,’ said Joe Kaeser, President and CEO of Siemens AG. ‘As a trusted partner, Siemens will provide Libya with innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions that are essential for the economic development of the country.’

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Sparrows Group acquires wind energy company Alpha Offshore Service Global engineering services provider Sparrows Group has continued its diversification into the renewables sector having acquired Danish wind energy specialist Alpha Offshore Service A/S. Already a supplier of capital equipment to the wind energy industry, the deal significantly enhances the Sparrows’ operations and maintenance capabilities in the wind sector.

In February 2017, Sparrows announced its largest renewables contract to date with the supply of 103 turbine platform cranes to the East Anglia ONE offshore wind farm.

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Trelleborg wins funding from Innovate UK

Trelleborg’s applied technologies operation facility in Retford, England, has won government funding from Innovate UK as part of its Knowledge Transfer Partnership programme, starting January 2018 for 24 months.

Alpha Offshore provides engineering personnel and inspection services to the energy industry, specialising in the delivery of operations and maintenance, and supervisory and commissioning services to onshore and offshore wind developments.

Innovate UK is an executive nondepartmental public body that drives productivity and growth by supporting businesses to realise the potential of new technologies, developing ideas and making them a commercial success.

The company will continue to be run under the same management as a separate entity within the Sparrows Group, ensuring operational consistency while also providing them with access to a wider pool of expertise and resources.

Philip Brindle, Technical Manager with Trelleborg’s Applied Technologies Operation, said, ‘We are delighted to have won the UK Innovate funding, and are excited to work closely with Loughborough University on cutting edge technology.

Stewart Mitchell, Sparrows Group and Mikkel Lund, Alpha Offshore

We will focus on exploring new polymeric technologies and manufacturing techniques, as well as finding new renewable technologies that reduce the carbon footprint.’

The Knowledge Transfer Partnership is a UK-wide programme that has been helping businesses for the past 40 years to improve their competitiveness and productivity through the better use of knowledge, technology and skills that reside within the UK knowledge base. It achieves this by linking selected companies with an academic or research organisation and a graduate student, enabling the business to bring in new skills and the latest academic thinking to deliver a specific, strategic innovation project through a knowledge-based partnership.

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For more information: www.trelleborg.com/offshore

TWMA secures 3-year contract with Total

Drilling waste management specialist TWMA has been awarded a three-year contract with Total to provide drilling waste management services on the UK Continental Shelf.

The project will see TWMA provide a tailored drill cuttings management package using its proprietary TCC RotoMill thermal processing technology. The TCC RotoMill processes drill cuttings to separate the material into its three constituent parts of oil, water and solids.

Recovered oil is re-used in the drilling process, while recovered water and solids are dispersed safely and in accordance with legislation, on location.

TWMA has worked in partnership with Total since 2003 in the UK, Norway, Angola and other global locations.

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Wärtsilä to supply West African power plant The technology group Wärtsilä will deliver a turnkey power plant to provide electricity for the phase two expansion of the Tasiast mine located in Mauritania.

Social media round up We want to use every opportunity to connect with our members, so please follow us on Twitter (@TheEICEnergy) and connect with us on LinkedIn – (EIC) Energy Industries Council

The contract was awarded by Tasiast Mauritanie Ltd, a subsidiary of Kinross Gold Corporation, the Canada-based gold mining company.

The 60MW plant will provide power to run the mine at the expanded capacity of 30,000 tonnes per day.

Wärtsilä has worked with Kinross before, and there is no better endorsement of customer satisfaction than to win a repeat order. This engineering, procurement and construction project indicates the broad scope of Wärtsilä’s capabilities.

Marie-Andrée Truchi Senior Business Development Manager, Africa West Wärtsilä Energy Solutions

Below you’ll find a selection of some of the exciting EIC activities and useful industry information we’ve shared through our social media channels.

Energy Industries Council (EIC) We were delighted to welcome 13 member companies to participate in a round table discussion with Baroness Rona Fairhead, Minister of State for Trade and Export Promotion

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The plant will operate using six Wärtsilä 32TS engines. Commercial production at phase two is expected to begin in Q3 2020.

Wärtsilä also delivered the power generating engines for the 19MW power plant serving the Tasiast mine’s phase 1B project.

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February 2018

Forthcoming events 5 February Business Presentation

Business Lunch with Wood Plc Park Rotana, Abu Dhabi

6 February Management Course

EICDataStream Overview EIC Houston

7 February Industry Overview

Fundamentals of Subsea EIC London

8 February Industry Overview

Fundamentals of FPSOs EIC London

8 February Business Presentation

Opportunities with Petrofac EIC Houston

EICDataStream Overview EIC Kuala Lumpur

14 February HSE Training

The ATEX Directives SGS Baseefa, Buxton

14 & 28 February Management Course

EICDataStream training Online

20 February Management Course

EICDataStream Overview EIC Houston

26 February Overseas Delegation

Overseas Delegation to Mexico Mexico City

12 February Overseas Exhibition

27 February Business Presentation

Egypt Petroleum Show (EGYPS)

Siemens: Digital & Cyber Security

New Cairo Exhibition Centre

March 2018

13 February Management Course

1 March Corporate Entertainment

EIC Middle East Golf Tournament The Els Club, Dubai

4 March Overseas Delegation

Overseas Delegation to Saudi Arabia 6 March Management Course

EICDataStream Overview EIC Houston

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7 March Industry Overview

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Overseas events The UK pavilion at ADIPEC 2018 – now launched to Global and Primary EIC members. Open to all UK companies from the week commencing 12 February 2018

The UK Pavilion at ADIPEC 2017

Over the years, ADIPEC has grown exponentially and is now the global meeting point for oil and gas professionals.

This year we are once again looking at how we can make the UK pavilion at ADIPEC even better. Look out for:

ADIPEC delivers a world class oil and gas show bringing together professionals with real buying power making it one of the world’s most lucrative oil and gas exhibitions.

Over US$9bn worth of contracts were signed during the four days of ADIPEC 2017, a figure which is expected to grow in 2018.

• Business presentations

Likewise, the EIC-run UK pavilion continues to go from strength-to-strength with 2018 seeing the biggest ever UK pavilion at ADIPEC, spanning over 1,056sq m of space.

Creating the perfect platform to do business The EIC Overseas Events team always strives to enhance our exhibitors’ experience and create the perfect space to conduct business and network.

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• One-to-one meetings • Country briefings • Networking opportunities • Evening reception • VIP visitors • Sponsorship opportunities • Enhanced British theme • EICDataStream presentations Is there anything you would like to see on the UK pavilion at ADIPEC? We always like to hear your thoughts.

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EIC Company of the Year Servelec Controls won the prestigious Innovation and EIC Company of the Year Awards at the EIC National Awards Dinner in 2017.

Andrew Mills (centre left) and Chris Stones (centre right) collected the awards from comedian Jimmy Carr (left) and EIC President Chris Haynes (right).

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

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

Awards ceremony

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

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

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EIC Power,Nuclear & Renewables team Based in London, the team provides market intelligence on the global power, nuclear and renewables sectors.

They carry out a wide range of activities, from providing real-time updates to our EICDataStream and EICAssetMap databases, producing EIC Country and Insight Reports, through to presenting at global industry events and of course, helping EIC members with any queries they may have.

Amisha Patel

Head of Power, Nuclear & Renewables and Public Affairs

Amisha was brought in to build and lead the Power, Nuclear & Renewables team at the EIC. Managing a team of four in London she oversees the research and analysis of project intelligence and business opportunities in the global power market while also assessing global trends in the market. In January 2017 Amisha’s remit expanded to lead the EIC’s engagement with parliamentarians and take forward campaigns.

Prior to joining the EIC in October 2013 she worked in policy and public affairs for Ireland’s largest utility ESB International. Amisha started her career in policy development and lobbying and has in the past worked on developing energy policy with the major energy utilities through her role at EnergyUK as well as working with leading manufacturers in the UK during her four and half year stint with EEF – The Manufacturers’ Organisation. She has an MSc in Environmental Policy and Regulation from the London School of Economics. amisha.patel@the-eic.com

Oliver Metcalfe Energy Analyst

Oliver works as an Energy Analyst for the renewables sector at the EIC, writing EICDataStream updates and conducting sector analyses.

Major industries covered include offshore wind and energy storage. Oliver gained experience at the Energy Managers Association, writing reports on energy management for professionals in the industry and helping to organise EMEX 2015, a large energy management conference. Before joining the EIC Oliver studied for an Environmental Technology MSc at Imperial College London. oliver.metcalfe@the-eic.com Sign Get inup touch for the EICOnline newsletter

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Ollie Barnes

Senior Energy Analyst

Ollie has been with the EIC for four years and is responsible for coverage of the nuclear industry across the UK, Europe and Russia and Caspian and the power, nuclear and renewables sectors in the Indian subcontinent and Sub-Saharan Africa. Ollie leads the global work on nuclear for the EIC and has presented global trends on a number of platforms. He recently completed a secondment with the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Centre and works closely with them to help companies looking to diversify into the sector. oliver.barnes@the-eic.com

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Energy Analyst

Richard focuses on managing EICDataStream for several areas of renewable energy including onshore wind, solar and biomass.

He is currently writing a report on the energy from waste sector and the supply chain opportunities it presents. He also analyses conventional power including the potential of carbon capture and storage. Richard has a BA (hons) in Geography from the University of Southampton and an MSc in Environmental Policy from the University of Oxford. Prior to the EIC he worked as a Project Officer at the National Energy Foundation. richard.vale@the-eic.com

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Energy Research Assistant

Lara joined the EIC in July 2017 and is responsible for keeping power, nuclear, renewables, and oil and gas projects up-to-date on EICDataStream. She produces the EIC’s monthly newsbriefs for the UK, Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa and Indian subcontinent. She is also currently writing the EIC Country Report: India. Lara has an MA in International Studies and Diplomacy from London’s School of Oriental and African Studies. By joining the EIC, Lara is pursuing her passion and interest in energy sector developments particularly in the Indian subcontinent, and the implications of transitioning to a low-carbon economy. lara.juergens@the-eic.com Follow @TheEICEnergy

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THE PROSERV SMART BOX Proserv is a global leader and a fresh alternative in the delivery of engineering and technical services to the energy, process and utility markets. Supporting clients for the lifecycle of their assets, we operate in 12 countries throughout 22 facilities, offering 24/7 local support services.

Well management solution

The economic impact from unplanned shutdowns can be significant for oil and gas companies leading to a loss of production and revenue. This problem is acute at geographically remote sites that have no remote monitoring. When a remote well shuts down there is no knowledge of such an event until the next inspection, which may be weeks or even months later.

Well status in real-time

The Proserv Smart Box solution lets operators monitor the status of wells in real-time, allowing them to take immediate action resulting in a reduction in lost production. Additionally, it can have the added feature of gas detection from an HSE perspective.

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What’s in the Smart Box?

The Smart Box is an intelligent device with an in-built modem that collects information from production equipment at the well site and then transmits tailored alerts to multiple staff. The Smart Box allows: • Real-time monitoring of onshore/offshore unmanned wells, enabling a timely response and rectification • Reduces the need for visits and inspections at remote sites

• Notifications of the well status to be sent to multiple people at the same time • Prioritising of maintenance inspections • Allows special attention by exception resulting in maintenance optimisation and lower maintenance cost of problematic wells Any EIC members who wish to be profiled in this section please contact Edward White, EIC Editor and Communications Manager edward.white@the-eic.com

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Middle East news Regional update

It has now been a full month since the UAE and Saudi governments introduced a VAT rate of 5% and just like every new initiative that affects all businesses, there have Terry W illis been a number of teething troubles. We are sure that everything will eventually sort itself out as the year progresses. If any member company is facing issues with this process then please do not hesitate to request assistance.

February will see our postponed lunch with Wood, that was originally scheduled for last month, finally going ahead. This event had to be deferred due to logistical issues with the speaker but the take up has nonetheless remained positive.

This month will also see us returning to Egypt to manage another UK pavilion at the Egypt Petroleum Show in Cairo.

The first of next month sees our very popular golf tournament taking place and we are delighted to have the support of Triplefast as our prime sponsor. There are other sponsorship opportunities available, please contact the Dubai office.

Preparations for our EIC Connect event on 17 April are progressing well following a meeting of the Advisory Group last month. An official invitation has been sent to the Minister of Energy’s office who we hope will again support the event. ADNOC is also keen to use the event as a platform to promote its new registration procedures.

Talking of ADNOC, and just in case anybody was not aware, it has completely rebranded its business with single entities replacing all of the well-known operating companies. The major ones being ADCO rebranded as ADNOC Onshore, the merged ADMA-OPCO and ZADCO is now officially ADNOC Offshore. GASCO has become ADNOC Gas Processing while the refinery company Takreer is now ADNOC Refining. Other new divisions include ADNOC Fertilizers, ADNOC LNG and ADNOC Industrial Gases. With this consolidation, the aim is to have one streamlined and central procurement process working out of its brand-new HQ building.

On the geo-political side, there is still no end in sight to the dispute between Qatar and its GCC neighbours, while in Iran we have seen a degree of social unrest. However, the US government’s decision with regard to its policy on Iran was expected on 22 January with the other JCPOA stakeholders expected to advise business as usual.

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Regional news

ADNOC awards FEED contracts for sour gas mega project

ADNOC has awarded front-end engineering and design (FEED) contracts for its offshore ultra-sour gas fields. Bechtel was awarded the contract for Hail and Ghasha, while the contract for the Dalma field was awarded to TechnipFMC. The FEED study for the mega project is set to be completed by the end of 2019, after which engineering, procurement and construction tenders are expected to be awarded by ADNOC.

Iran to upgrade 1GW plant

Iran is set to upgrade the 1GW gas-fired power plant that supplies power to the South Pars gas field in the Persian Gulf. The plant features six 157MW generation units, a gas pressure reducing station, compressor station, fire station, two 132kV substations and a 400kV substation. It currently provides power to the South Pars field, the world’s largest gas field shared by Iran and Qatar, as well as eight refineries and other processing facilities. The upgrade is expected to boost the plant’s efficiency from its current level of between 25-40% to 60%. Iran’s energy minister announced recently that all new power plants or units must be at least 58% efficient.

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Asia Pacific news Regional update The EIC Asia Pacific office began 2018 with the Understanding Decommissioning in Malaysia event held on 15 January.

Regional news

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We organised this in partnership with the British Malaysia Chambers of Commerce and the Malaysian Society of Oil & Gas Council. Keynote speeches were given by the British High Commissioner to Malaysia, Her Excellency Vicki Threadle and the Vice President of PETRONAS, Mr Zamri Jusoh, who detailed PETRONAS’ plans for the next five years to decommission their aging assets. Other speakers at the event were Boskalis, Chevron Thailand, Lloyd’s Register, the Malaysia-Thai Joint Authority and Wood Mackenzie.

On 17 January, we organised a New Year breakfast with members at our offices. About 30 member companies attended the event which featured two specially invited speakers: Rajiv Biswas, Senior Economist from IHS Markit and Hernando Caceres, Managing Director of DNV GL. Both gave very interesting insights into the outlook of the markets for the Asia Pacific region.

Throughout January, I met with the key players in the Vietnam energy industries, including the CEO of PetroVietnam (PVN), the CEO of Electricity Vietnam (EVN), the CEO of PV Gas and the Country Managers of Premier Oil and Wood.

Both PVN and EVN have agreed to be co-organisers for the planned EIC Connect Vietnam, scheduled for 23 May, while PV Gas, Premier Oil and Wood will form part of the event’s advisory board.

Looking ahead, on 7-8 March, we will hold the Fundamentals of FPSOs and Subsea courses, respectively. We are also making plans to host a business presentation by Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) national utility company of Malaysia, in the same month.

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PetroVietnam targets oil and gas increase in 2018

The Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) is targeting an increase of its oil and gas reserves by 10-15m tonnes in 2018. The operator plans to prioritise the exploration works in the Block B, Cá Voi Xanh (Blue Whale) and Cá Rồng Đỏ (Red Dragon Fish) fields.

GAIL to set up Indian coal to gas conversion plants

India’s first plant to convert coal to synthetic gas is to be set up in Odisha under the supervision of staterun gas transmission utility GAIL. It is understood that GAIL will collaborate with Coal India, Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers, and Fertilizer Corp of India for the project, which will generate ammonia synthesis gas from coal.

Indonesia’s PLN to issue US$2bn of bonds

Indonesia’s state-owned electricity firm PT PLN plans to issue up to US$2bn worth of Komodo bonds, rupiah denominated bonds issued overseas, to help finance its power projects. According to the firm the bonds are expected to be issued in the second quarter of 2018.

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North and Central America news In its inaugural year, EIC Connect Oil & Gas USA took place in Houston on 3 October 2017 receiving over 200 delegates, 20 exhibitors and 23 speakers from the oil and gas sector. With an Amand a Duho n overwhelmingly positive response from all in attendance, we will move forward with EIC Connect Oil & Gas USA 2018 on 6 September at the Norris Conference Centers in Houston.

Preparations for the conference and exhibition are underway and we hosted our first and highly productive Advisory Committee meeting last month. The committee is fully dedicated to the delivery of EIC Connect in Houston, acting as our regional ambassadors and advising on operator and contractor needs. Please contact houston@the-eic.com if you are interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at EIC Connect Oil & Gas USA 2018.

Last month, Clarisse Rocha, EIC Head of Americas, spoke at the Trinidad & Tobago Energy Conference on 22-24 January. She spoke about lessons learnt from the energy supply chain through the oil and gas downturn, and the excellence of the UK energy supply chain in meeting needs of operators and contractors globally. For further information on her trip, contact clarisse.rocha@the-eic.com This month on 8 February we’ll be joined by Lance Medlin, Vice President for Petrofac. He will be providing an overview of Petrofac’s current projects and activities, plus procurement policies and procedures and its work in the region. Petrofac is a leading international service provider to the oil and gas production and processing industry, with a diverse customer portfolio including many of the world’s leading integrated, independent and national oil and gas companies.

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Regional news

Massachusetts receives final bids for offshore wind

Developers have successfully submitted proposals in response to the offshore wind RFP launched by the state of Massachusetts in June 2017. Bay State Wind LLC submitted a proposal for the 400-800MW Bay State wind farm and 55MW battery storage system located 40km off New Bedford. © 2003-2017 Shutterstock, Inc

Regional update

Deepwater Wind LLC’s Revolution Wind project will combine a hydroelectric pumped storage system with a prototype ‘offshore transmission backbone’.

The proposal includes various sizes up to 400MW for phase one of the project. Construction is scheduled to begin as early as 2022. Vineyard Wind LLC emphasised an accelerated timeline on its 400-800MW project offshore Martha’s Vineyard: construction could start in 2019 with completion by 2021.

Mexico shallow water auction

Mexico’s 3.1 shallow water auction scheduled for 27 March has 11 companies authorised to pay the enrolment fee out of the 21 which expressed interest.

Companies include Chevron, Noble Energy, Pemex, Shell, Statoil and Total.

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South America news Regional update

February is a much-awaited month in the Brazilian calendar, including as it does the Carnival festivities and a three day break from 12-14 February, during which time the Rio office will be closed.

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The EIC is proud to be organising and managing the UK pavilion at Rio Oil & Gas 2018 in September. Rio Oil & Gas is the leading industry event in Latin America, attracting senior procurement executives, project managers and engineers, all of whom will be visiting our pavilion to identify UK capabilities for offshore oil and gas projects in South America.

If you’re planning a visit to South America this year, there are several opportunities to make the most of your visit: our trade mission to Brazil is confirmed next month.

In partnership with DIT, the EIC is leading the delegation focusing on offshore construction and maintenance. The delegation will coincide with the 6th edition of the UKBrazil Energy Showcase to be held in Rio on 20 March.

The trade mission will be of benefit to British companies as they will have the opportunity to participate in pre-arranged meetings with the major contractors in the country, present their products/services/ new technologies and understand Brazil’s business environment. For more information, please visit our website or contact the Rio team.

We are pleased to receive EIC members using our hotdesks to work in downtown Rio in between meetings.

Members interested in making use of our meeting rooms or hot-desks should contact me via my email address.

Regional news

Petrobras releases 2018-22 business plan The company’s latest investment plan calls for an investment of US$74.5bn between 2018 and 2022. The company has allocated US$60.3bn to E&P, with a focus on the development of pre-salt fields (58% of the E&P budget). Investment in refineries and natural gas-related projects such as gas processing plants and pipelines has been set at US$13.1bn. Petrobras’ Brazilian output is expected to increase from the current 2.6MMboe/d to 3.4MMboe/d in 2022 with the introduction of 18 new production units.

The UK Pavilion at Rio Oil & Gas

If you need any assistance or advice in the region or for more information about upcoming events, please contact Clarisse Rocha, Head of Americas clarisse.rocha@the-eic.com

GNA to build Latin America’s largest gas-fired plant Gás Natural Açu (GNA), a Prumo Logistica subsidiary, has announced plans to build the 1.6GW GNA II combined cycle power plant at the Açu port complex in Rio de Janeiro state. The company obtained power purchase agreements for the project at December 2017’s power auction. The plant will become Latin America’s largest gas-fired power plant in terms of installed capacity upon completion.

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EIC Petrobras registration

Petrobras is one of the world’s biggest oil and gas operators, with more than US$74bn set aside for 2017-21 and over 120 platforms in place.

How can suppliers access the vast and lucrative opportunities on offer with Petrobras?

Registering with Petrobras

The first step is to register with the company and be awarded a Petrobras certificate of registration (CRCC), which, unfortunately, is not as easy as it sounds. Some suppliers have spent over a year on the process as they have struggled with the bureaucracy involved.

The EIC Petrobras registration service: get it right first time

When it comes to registering quickly and successfully with Petrobras, the EIC knows how to support your company: • 15 years of experience – our Rio team has been working on Petrobras registrations for a long time – in fact, we have a dedicated Petrobras registration team.

We know how the forms have to be filled in and will review them diligently to avoid common mistakes.

• 100+ successful registrations – we’ve supported companies of all sizes from around the world to get registered. Many of which have won work with Petrobras.

We save you time

Petrobras forms aren’t easy to fill in, especially for companies with little or no experience in Brazil. Get one part of one form wrong and you may have to start all over again.

Legal support – we de-risk the process

You can’t register with Petrobras without having a Brazilian legal representative.

Finding a Brazilian representative is not only time consuming, it’s also very risky to give an agent you don’t know the power to represent your whole business.

You can avoid this worrying situation by using the EIC. With a registered office in Brazil we can legally represent you for the purpose of Petrobras registration only and we have a special Petrobras representative contract in place.

Low-cost flat fee

Other service providers charge a lot for Petrobras registration – holding proven reserves of 13bn barrels of oil, they know the company is a highly-valued prize. As a not-for-profit trade association, the EIC offers one of the most competitive rates on the market.

What’s more – it’s a flat fee. Most registration service suppliers charge per service/product category, not us.

One flat fee gets you full support for a whole year.

To start the registration process, contact Luanna Souza in our Rio office on +55 21 3265 7402 or by email luanna.souza@the-eic.com

We work with you, taking on complete project management of the process if you allow us too. We’ll even liaise with the different departments of your company to get the information needed and mediate with Petrobras to answer any questions they have.

Use the EIC and not only will your team be free to do their day job, they’ll soon be ready to start working with Petrobras.

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