Inside Energy July 2024

Sector analysis Namibia: the African ‘Guyana’

Namibia, the burgeoning gem in Southern Africa, has swiftly emerged as a central focus for upstream players following the twin discoveries by Shell and TotalEnergies in 2022. The discoveries came three weeks apart in 2022 and have positioned Namibia into one of the world’s exploration frontier hotspots. While exploration efforts in Namibia have yielded few results over the past several decades, Shell’s Graff and TotalEnergies’s Venus discoveries are expected to propel the country to the forefront of Africa’s upstream future.

Shell’s Graff-1 well was spudded in about 2,400 metres of water in Block 2913A in the Orange Basin offshore Namibia and encountered light oil, with an early estimate reserve of 400MMbbls of oil. Soon after, TotalEnergies’ Venus 1-X wildcat discovery in Block 2913B increased the total volume of both discoveries to 835m barrels, with even greater potential to increase volumes to 1bn barrels due to Venus’ prospectivity. With approximately 11bn barrels of oil (BBoe) and up to 8.7 Tcf of gas reserves to date, Namibia is poised to emerge as a major oil and gas producer in the coming decade.

The basin-opening discoveries – Graff and Venus – have elevated Namibia to a premier position on the global exploration stage. A strong momentum in Namibia’s upstream exploration was seen at the beginning of 2023. TotalEnergies allocated half of its 2023 global exploration budget into the country in the hope of confirming multi-billion barrels’ discoveries on Block 2913B and Block 2912. The subsequent exploration activities have borne fruit, with notable discoveries including La Rona-1, Lesedi-1X, Graff-1, Jonker1X, Mopane-1X and Mangetti-1X, with more to follow. These promising prospects have sparked a new wave of exploration interest, with international energy companies like Shell, TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy, Galp Energia and others ramping up their exploration efforts. The positive outcomes of appraisal efforts on the Graff-1 and Venus-1 are pivotal in defining reserve estimates and affirming commercial viability, with an accelerated development plan set to usher in Namibia’s first oil production potentially within this decade.

The successes made through these discoveries have garnered attention from other energy majors to explore Namibian waters. Chevron has completed a transaction with Trago Energy, the Namibia affiliate of Sintana Energy, for an 80% stake in Petroleum Exploration License (PEL) 90 in the Orange Basin and is also in discussions with Namcor and Custos Energy to acquire an 80% stake in PEL 82 in the Walvis Basin. Woodside Energy has also agreed with Pancontinental an exclusive option to acquire a 56% participation interest in PEL 87 in exchange for Woodside’s payment of a 3D seismic survey and a US$1.5m pay-out. The licence lies to the north of TotalEnergies’s Venus and Shell’s Graff discoveries and north of Chevron’s recent entry in the PEL90.

Azule Energy, a BP and ENI joint venture, has acquired a 42.5% stake in PEL 85 from Rhino Resources, with two major wildcat wells planned for late 2024. It remains to be seen whether ExxonMobil will take part.

A concerted effort from both the government and the operators is needed to turn these discoveries into developments as deepwater developments are typically capital-intensive. The utilisation of floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) units might be the better development concept for these massive greenfield developments as leasing such facilities could help mitigate the larger greenfield expenditure. TotalEnergies is at the moment actively exploring the phased development requiring multiple FPSOs for its huge BBoe Venus discovery. Looking at the discoveries made to date in the Orange Basin, it is not surprising to see more than half a dozen FPSOs could potentially be stationed in the Orange Basin.

This surge in activity necessitates substantial investments, with effective legal and regulatory framework to bring these ambitions to fruition. Despite Namibia’s relatively favourable exploration and production (E&P) terms, the government will need to introduce additional incentives to enhance investment attraction. Substantial capital needs to be invested not only in constructing these required infrastructures, but also in the manpower that will be responsible for operation and maintenance.

Parallel to this, it is also crucial to have a well-implemented local content policy (LCP) to promotes local participation. The Namibian Ministry of Mines and Energy is working on an LCP with the aim of enhancing the involvement of Namibians. The ministry has published a preliminary local content policy and has begun a collaborative process with stakeholders to establish a policy for the upstream industry in Namibia. The objective of the draft is to provide a precise definition of local content and establish thorough strategies to guarantee that Namibians reap the advantages of their resources.

While challenges remain, the sheer size of discoveries being made, with billions of barrels of resources yet to be found, the competitiveness of Namibia’s upstream market, political stability and relatively generous E&P term could propel Namibia from frontier to emerging producer. Namibia presents a fertile ground for supply chain companies due to its significant resource potential, conducive business environment and stable and pro-business government. Companies looking to expand their footprint and tap into emerging markets should consider Namibia’s promising opportunities.

Muhammad Arif Syafiq, Senior Energy Analyst –Europe, RCIS and Sub-Saharan

Africa muhdarifsyafiq@the-eic.com

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Bookings are now open for the EIC National Awards 2024. This prestigious dinner, which has been held in London since 1955, is the must-go-to occasion to celebrate the energy industry and network in a fun and memorable social setting. This year, Rob Brydon will be our host, welcoming attendees on Thursday 10 October at the Marriott Hotel, Grosvenor Square. You can book your place and find out more here www.the-eic.com/Events/ EICAwards2024/EICAwardsUK2024/Attend

Also, the EIC Awards programme has grown globally, allowing members to participate in one of our five events worldwide and the regional schedule will soon be disclosed. Stay tuned.

In this month’s issue of Inside Energy, readers can find pieces on Namibia’s upstream focus in Africa, the role of prescriptive maintenance in highrisk industries, Levidian’s technology for wind farms, Kongsberg Digital’s K-Sim simulator systems and much more.

For the sector analysis section, we have invited Muhammad Arif Syafiq, senior energy analyst at the EIC for Europe, RCIS and Sub-Saharan Africa. Here, Arif discusses the role that Namibia has recently been taking in Africa’s upstream future. According to him, due to the country’s sheer size of discoveries, market competitiveness and political stability, Namibia could become an emerging oil producer in the next few years.

Vysus Group has provided us with a guest editorial for this edition as well. Roberto Delgado, Vysus’ senior maintenance & reliability consultant, has an article on the necessity of high-risk industries to embrace prescriptive maintenance technologies. He explains that, through prescriptive maintenance services, Vysus has helped operators to reduce operating costs by 40% and improve asset availability and uptime by 20%.

For member’s news, Levidian showcases its pioneering climate technology and its implementation in the UK. The company has joined forces with clean hydrogen developer Hexla to bring LOOP to Worthy Farm in Somerset. The technology allows the farm to produce carbon-negative hydrogen from biomethane.

Meanwhile, spotlight on technology brings Kongsberg Digital’s announcement of its latest partnership with Fondazione Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile (FAIMM), a training academy in Genoa, Italy. In this partnership, Kongsberg Digital will provide numerous K-Sim simulator systems for the optimisation of FAIMM’s training centres.

Once again, the EIC teams in Europe, the MENA region, Asia Pacific and the Americas complete the publication with regional comments, office notices and local market updates. Also included is news from members and readers will be able to keep up with the latest international industry news.

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Gove Green Ammonia Project

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EGYPT West Sohag Wind Farm

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New Renewable Energy Authority Value: US$5.7bn

The NREA of Egypt has signed an agreement with Scatec ASA to implement a 5GW wind power facility in the West Sohag area. The project is to be developed on a build own operate (BOO) basis and includes construction, operation and transfer of ownership.

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BRAZIL

Novo Tempo Barcarena II Thermal Power Plant

Operator: Centrais Elétricas de Barcarena (Celba) Value: US$400m

The EPC contract has been awarded to a consortium of Mitsubishi Power Americas and Andrade Gutierrez. Construction has already been initiated with first power expected by August 2026.

DENMARK Hejre Oil Field

Operator: INEOS

Value: US$800m

Two FEED contracts have recently been awarded on the project. Rosetti Marino has the FEED for the HP/HT gas production platform, while Kent has the FEED for pipeline, tie-in spools, retrofit risers and subsea power and fibre optic cable. Apollo has also picked up a four year PMC contract on the project.

OMAN

Marsa LNG Plant

Operator: TotalEnergies

Value: US$1.6bn

OQ and TotalEnergies have announced the Final Investment Decision (FID) for the project with a CAPEX of US$1.6bn. TechnipEnergies has been awarded the EPC contract for the LNG plant and CB&I has picked up the EPC for the 165,000 cubic metres LNG tank.

US Trenton Gas to Liquids Complex

Operator: Cerilon

Value: US$2.8bn

Worley has been awarded a FEED contract from Cerilon. The company’s Calgary office will lead the FEED work, with support from teams across the world. The facility will convert natural gas into ultra-low sulphur diesel, synthetic lubricant base oil and naphtha, with a capacity of 24,000 b/d.

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EIC guest editorial

with Robert Delgado Senior Maintenance & Reliability Consultant, Vysus Group

Is Prescriptive Maintenance the ultimate goal for high-risk industries?

The digitalisation of asset maintenance in high-risk industries has reduced unplanned downtime and increased operational efficiency but, as Vysus’ Senior Maintenance & Reliability Consultant, Robert Delgado, explores, advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are enabling operators to go further – evolving their maintenance model from a reactive to prescriptive maintenance approach.

With increasing regulatory scrutiny of asset maintenance and inspections, operators know that they must do more to clear maintenance backlogs and have more robust processes in place for understanding, managing and communicating maintenance risks. While most have moved from a reactive approach to maintenance to developing preventative and condition-based maintenance cultures there is more they can do to eliminate the risk in this area.

With AI, operators can automatically analyse historical and real-time data across thousands of sensors, in the context of current operating conditions, to identify maintenance trends, flag areas requiring attention and implement an effective and targeted maintenance programme.

There are five key steps in the evolution of maintenance management from reactive to prescriptive maintenance.

These maintenance strategies are not mutually exclusive and many organisations employ a combination of strategies tailored to their specific assets, operational requirements and industry best practices.

Reactive Maintenance

Maintenance actions are taken only after an asset has already failed or experienced a malfunction.

Preventive Maintenance

Regular, scheduled inspections, servicing and maintenance activities are undertaken to prevent equipment failures and breakdowns before they occur.

Predictive Maintenance

Data, technology and analytics are used to predict equipment failures and proactively schedule maintenance activities only when needed.

Condition Based Maintenance

The condition of equipment and machinery is monitored in real-time to determine when maintenance is needed.

Prescriptive Maintenance

AI and algorithms are used to analyse a wide range of data to prescribe the optimal maintenance actions to take on an asset at a given time. This maximises asset performance based on its current condition, history and operating context. Prescriptive maintenance continuously learns from the outcomes of the prescribed actions, updating its models and improving the accuracy of future predictions and recommendations.

Why should high-risk industries embrace Prescriptive Maintenance technologies?

Prescriptive maintenance provides greater assurance, compliance and risk reduction than the benefits of either a preventative or conditionbased approach.

A data-driven maintenance culture, powered by AI and machine learning helps to deliver enhanced operational efficiency faster with minimal unplanned downtime and optimised maintenance schedules. The ability to quickly identify potential safety and environmental hazards and take preventative action also improves compliance.

Numerous Vysus clients have progressed and adopted a combination of the above strategies into their operations.

Continuously monitoring asset health and having an effective maintenance schedule in place extends asset lifespan by mitigating degradation while maintenance costs are in turn reduced through eliminating unnecessary preventative maintenance and minimising costly reactive maintenance.

Prescriptive maintenance allows budgets to be allocated in the right areas reducing the unit cost of maintenance, less OT (Over Time), lower material costs and reduced labour costs.

By predicting potential failures earlier and prescribing actions to prevent them, prescriptive maintenance helps ensure that assets remain operational and reliable for longer periods, minimising unplanned downtime.

An example of Prescriptive Maintenance in action

A manufacturing plant has several critical machines on the production line. The machines are equipped with sensors that monitor parameters such as temperature, vibration and pressure.

Sensor data, along with historical maintenance records and operational parameters are continuously collected and fed into the prescriptive maintenance system.

The prescriptive maintenance system uses machine learning algorithms and data analytics techniques to analyse the collected data, identifying patterns and trends that could indicate potential failures or performance degradations.

Based on the analysis, the system can predict for example, that a specific bearing in one of the machines is likely to fail within the next two weeks due to increased vibration levels and temperature readings.

The system prescribes a maintenance action to replace the bearing or adjust the lubrication system to extend the bearing’s lifespan.

The system records the outcome of the prescribed action and updates its models and algorithms accordingly.

The system learns and improves its predictive capabilities.

At Vysus, we’ve supported operators to reduce operating costs by 40% and improve asset availability and uptime by 20%.

Levidian brings pioneering climate technology to Worthy Farm in Somerset

Clean hydrogen developer Hexla and leading British climate tech firm Levidian have joined forces to bring Levidian’s pioneering LOOP technology to Worthy Farm in Somerset in a world first example of carbon negative hydrogen production from biomethane.

Home to the Glastonbury Festival, Worthy Farm currently produces power using an anaerobic digestion plant that turns tens of thousands of tonnes of cow slurry and waste silage into energy. The LOOP technology will allow the farm to capture the carbon from some of the biomethane produced as part of this process and turn it into supermaterial graphene and clean hydrogen, which will be used to generate electricity through the existing combined heat and power plant.

The installation is expected to deliver a saving of up to 25 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent each year, while the graphene will be sold as an additive to boost the performance of products as wide-ranging as batteries, concrete and plastics.

Hexla is providing funding to support the development of an industrial-scale LOOP1000 that will deliver the lowest cost clean hydrogen in the world over the lifetime of the plant as a result of the production of high-quality graphene. Hexla and Levidian have also agreed a collaboration agreement under which Hexla will become a global deployment partner of the LOOP technology with plans to deliver up to 300 LOOP1000 units that will drive down the emission of hundreds of thousands of tonnes of CO2e per year.

Levidian is a British climate tech business that is on a mission to decarbonise the world’s hardest to abate sectors. Underpinned by its patented LOOP technology, Levidian captures the carbon from methane gas before it’s burned and cracks it into clean hydrogen and net zero graphene – a high quality super-material that can be used to significantly enhance the intrinsic characteristics of products in major global industries such as petrochemicals.

The Worthy Farm project is a great example of innovation and an important showcase of the vast flexibility and potential of our technology in decarbonising hard-to-abate industries, while unlocking new revenue streams. We’re delighted to be working with Hexla to help further our aims for this pioneering technology, including the development of our LOOP1000 unit, which will deliver industrial-scale levels of decarbonisation and place us amongst the best carbon capture technology on the market.

John Hartley, CEO, Levidian

Since early 2019, our team has been researching clean hydrogen production technologies around the world, so it is a great pleasure to be announcing what we expect to be the first of many successful deployments in conjunction with Levidian. The Levidian LOOP, with its unique solid carbon by-product of high-quality graphene, is the standout technology in a competitive field.

Andy Yeow, Founder, Hexla

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Spotlight on technology

KONGSBERG DIGITAL TO EQUIP FAIMM WITH ITS K-SIM SIMULATORS

Kongsberg Digital, a global leader in digital solutions, has announced its latest partnership with Fondazione Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile (FAIMM), a specialist maritime training academy based in Genoa, Italy. Kongsberg Digital will deliver of a range of state-of-the-art K-Sim simulator systems, providing FAIMM with the necessary tools and support to optimise its training programmes.

The comprehensive simulator system includes a range of sophisticated components, featuring a DNV Class A K-Sim navigation/offshore jack up simulator system, which seamlessly integrates with Kongsberg Maritime’s dynamic positioning system, K-POS. Additionally, FAIMM will benefit from a DNV Class B offshore crane simulator for crane operator training.

In addition, Kongsberg Digital will deliver its renowned K-Sim engine and K-Sim cargo full mission and desktop simulator system, which brings a comprehensive range of engine and cargo simulator models to the market. These systems will share the same hardware for both full mission and classroom configurations, ensuring flexibility and efficiency in training delivery.

Kongsberg Digital’s K-Sim simulator system provides a versatile and high-fidelity training environment suitable for all levels of proficiency. Built on an advanced physics engine and supplied with precision mathematical hydrodynamic models, the system offers an intuitive instructor interface for easy exercise creation and trainee evaluation.

As part of the agreement, Kongsberg Digital will also provide FAIMM with its proprietary K-Sim tools for model development and database creation, along with the HDMT tool. These cutting-edge systems will be installed on separate operating stations, empowering FAIMM to create its own highdefinition models and 3D exercise areas, thereby customising their training environment to meet specific requirements.

To ensure that FAIMM’s new simulator system remains state-of-the-art and relevant as a training and research tool in the years to come, Kongsberg Digital has included a 5-year warranty and support programme. This programme encompasses software updates, regular site visits by the Kongsberg Digital support team, 24/7 telephone and online support and remote diagnostics, ensuring maximum uptime and performance.

New EIC members

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Web www.alaidarous.ae

As a leading law firm with a rich legacy spanning over 27 years in Dubai and over 15 years in Abu Dhabi, Al Aidarous specialises in dispute resolution through arbitration and litigation.

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GoNetZero™ is a global decarbonisation solution provider helping its clients achieve their net zero goals through the provision of verified environmental attributes (such as RECs and carbon credits) and digital platform solutions.

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With a proven track record of successful projects spanning over 15 years, the vision at Intellis is to become the leading integrated energy project services partner in China.

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Listrik Negara (Persero)

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Web www.pln.co.id

PT PLN (Persero) is Indonesia’s state-owned electricity company, responsible for generating, transmitting and distributing electricity across the nation.

Established in 1945, PLN operates extensive power plants, grids and customer services to support Indonesia’s growing energy demands. The company plays a pivotal role in the country’s economic development by ensuring reliable and sustainable energy solutions.

Committed to innovation and renewable energy integration, PLN aims to enhance energy security, reduce carbon emissions and promote technological advancements. As a key player in Indonesia’s energy sector, PLN focuses on expanding electrification, improving service quality and supporting national infrastructure projects.

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PT Tokyo Gas Indonesia is the subsidiary of Tokyo Gas Co Ltd, which is one of the largest gas companies in the world and the number one gas utility company in Japan.

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THREE60 Energy is a leading global provider of innovative engineering, technology and energy transition solutions across the asset life cycle from design to decommissioning.

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Member news

ABB’s new Modular synchronous generator delivers flexible backup for the energy transition

ABB has developed the new Modular 20MW class synchronous generator as a flexible, scalable approach to balance power grids as they transfer an ever-increasing amount of renewable energy. In contrast with previous designs intended for continuous output only, the modular platform can be configured for various operational profiles.

These range from short-term, peak shaving, through intermediate operation to traditional, continuous baseload generation. The new synchronous generator also offers the capability to increase the inertia available by incorporating flywheels.

In addition, generating sets often need to meet country-specific grid code requirements before they should be connected to electricity networks and the Modular synchronous generator is fully grid-code compliant.

Another demanding requirement is to stay connected during a low voltage or short-circuit event in some part of the grid. This calls for high inertia to ensure that the plant stays synchronised with the grid when the fault is cleared and voltage returns to nominal.

To support this requirement, the Modular synchronous generator has an option to add inertia by incorporating additional flywheels.

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Using the Modular synchronous generator in peak-shaving or intermittent operational profiles typically means that the running hours are shorter compared to traditional continuous operation. This reduces the demand for cooling. Therefore, the new design also features an upgraded cooling unit which can be operated only as needed.

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ABL Group to acquire Ross Offshore

Global consultancy ABL Group has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of specialist energy consultancy Ross Offshore from Moreld Group.

Following completion of the transaction, Ross Offshore will merge with ABL Group company AGR, further strengthening the group’s centre of technical excellence in wells, reservoir operations and other consultancy services.

Ross Offshore was established in 1997 as a consulting company in Sandefjord, Norway. Since then, the company has grown to be a complete provider of drilling and well management services on behalf of operators.

It holds frame agreements for well management, specialised services and consultancy for a several clients – both small and large – on the Norwegian continental shelf.

The transaction, which is subject to approval by the Norwegian competition authority, is expected to be completed in late second quarter or in early third quarter of 2024.

ABL is a leading independent global energy and marine consultancy, working in energy and oceans to de-risk and drive the energy transition.

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Actavo celebrates 20 years of RoSPA Gold Awards

Actavo has secured three prestigious, internationally recognised awards in acknowledgement of its excellence in health and safety at the annual Health and Safety Awards organised by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) in the UK.

Actavo Industrial Solutions UK has been awarded the RoSPA Order of Distinction Award following twenty consecutive years of winning Gold Awards. Actavo’s industrial team provides scaffolding infrastructure and electricity pylon tower painting services to construction and energy operators across the UK, operating to rigorous safety standards.

Actavo Network & In-Home received two awards: the RoSPA President’s Award, which recognises the company’s achievement of winning the Gold Award for thirteen consecutive years; and the RoSPA Fleet Safety Gold Medal, in recognition of eight consecutive years of Gold Awards. Actavo’s Irish Fleet comprises over 600 vehicles.

Organisations receiving a RoSPA Award are recognised as being worldleaders in health and safety practice. Every year, over 2,000 entrants vie to achieve the highest possible accolade in what is the UK’s longest-running health and safety industry awards. The annual awards are categorised by different levels of achievement: Merit, Bronze, Silver and Gold, as well as long-term awards that recognise companies for achieving Gold Awards for multiple consecutive years.

Amarinth achieves Fit For Hydrogen and Carbon Capture certification

The Fit For Hydrogen and Carbon Capture, Usage, and Storage (F4H2 + CCUS) certification, modelled on the established Fit For Nuclear (F4N) standard, assesses a company’s readiness to supply the expanding sectors of hydrogen production and carbon capture.

The pilot F4H2 + CCUS programme, launched in late 2022, selected Amarinth among a group of 30 companies out of 90 initial applicants. Originating from the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (Nuclear AMRC), this programme aligns with the industry’s demand for quality-driven, environmentally conscious solutions.

Amarinth’s success in obtaining F4H2 + CCUS certification underscores its dedication to understanding and addressing the challenges of achieving net zero emissions and demonstrates the high standards of quality management and performance across its business that are crucial for entering the supply chain for hydrogen and carbon capture. Through this accomplishment, Amarinth is poised to deliver the innovative pumping solutions that are vital if the hydrogen and carbon capture markets are to flourish.

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Ampelmann signs two E1000 systems to drive growth in Taiwan’s offshore wind market

Ampelmann, the Dutch offshore access provider, has signed a new contract for two E1000 systems to work in Taiwan onboard two multipurpose support vessels to provide accommodation and walk to work services for end client Vestas Taiwan. The E1000 systems have been signed to assist in turbine commissioning. This new contract reaffirms Ampelmann’s position in helping to grow the offshore wind market in Taiwan.

We look forward to working with our client and Vestas Taiwan on both projects. Ampelmann is committed to providing safe access for personnel and cargo for offshore wind projects in Taiwan.

Ramesh Namasivayam, Business Development Manager Asia Pacific, Ampelmann

The first E1000 began work in January 2024 and the second E1000 began work in May 2024. This combination of the E1000 systems and client’s vessels has a proven track record of operating in Taiwan’s offshore wind farms since 2022 and has successfully worked through two winter seasons. These latest projects contribute to Taiwan’s renewable energy targets and Ampelmann’s commitment to these markets.

The E1000 motion compensated system is based off the proven technology of Ampelmann’s E-type system, but with the added capacity to handle cargo of up to 1,000kg. The system is able to compensate for waves up to 4.5m Hs and has the ability to change from people to cargo transfer mode in less than one minute.

ASCO wins major contract to provide services to the UK’s biggest freeport

Global integrated logistics and materials management specialist, ASCO, has been awarded a major contract to provide a range of services at Teesworks in north east England, the UK’s largest freeport.

The contract, which will run for an initial term of three years, represents a significant move forward for the company, which is building on its existing oil and gas and wider energy expertise to grow its footprint in new energy markets around the world.

The work, which will include quayside planning and scheduling, operations co-ordination, vessel scheduling, stevedoring and internal distribution services, will focus on Teesworks’ South Bank Heavy Lift Quay, which incorporates a new 450-metre quay to service the offshore energy sector.

Aberdeen-headquartered ASCO was selected as the partner due to its track record of service delivery for major energy industry operators across the UK and around the globe, and for its comprehensive suite of services. ASCO expects work to begin in the summer this year, with the first vessel expected to berth in September 2024.

The project is predicted to create up to 65 local direct jobs, who will work for ASCO at the port. If required, training will be provided to ensure they meet ASCO’s standards in the delivery of the quayside operations required to deliver the contract. This contract will support the local supply chain and regional employment opportunities, creating hundreds of indirect jobs.

Teesworks is being developed as an integrated energy hub and will include new energies such as hydrogen, CCUS and offshore wind projects, including monopile manufacturing by SeAH Wind.

Aspen Technology introduces new Strategic Planning for Sustainability Pathways solution

Aspen Technology, Inc, a global leader in industrial software, has introduced AspenTech Strategic Planning for Sustainability Pathways™ – a new and unique integrated modelling and optimisation solution that aims to guide companies in carbon capture utilisation and storage decision making and sustainability strategy investments. The AspenTech Strategic Planning solution was developed through a licensing agreement last year with Aramco.

Carbon capture is an important pathway for our customers and requires significant investment. This is the focus of our new strategic planning solution –ensuring CAPEX and OPEX investments are optimised across the entire value chain.

Rasha Hasaneen, Chief Product and Sustainability Officer, Aspen Technology

Based on this successful effort, AspenTech also announced that it is launching an expanded co-innovation programme to bring together leading owner operators and EPC companies to collaboratively innovate a wider strategic planning solution portfolio to attempt to optimise across multiple sustainability pathways.

As companies make significant investments in technologies to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, AspenTech’s Strategic Planning solution aims for these large capital investments to drive value and impact sustainability goals. They are also expected to support long-term operational performance objectives.

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Balmoral Comtec rapidly expands workforce following Rosebank win

Balmoral Comtec, a Balmoral Group company and a major provider of buoyancy, protection and insulation services to the global offshore energy market, has secured a multi-million pound contract from TechnipFMC to supply more than 600 buoyancy modules for Equinor’s Rosebank project. This contract award is already supporting the recruitment of over 50 new employees at its Aberdeen base.

Balmoral Comtec, which has over 40 years’ experience providing buoyancy equipment for offshore industries, including oil and gas and fixed and floating wind, will provide engineering, design and manufacture of buoyancy modules from its base in Aberdeen, Scotland. The modules will be installed on flexible risers and umbilicals.

TechnipFMC was awarded the iEPCI™ contract for Equinor’s Rosebank project in 2023.

Balmoral Comtec continues to lead its market sector and its multi-disciplined engineering and technical teams seek to broaden their horizons with a focus on materials development, product innovation and market opportunities.

i For more information: www.balmoraloffshore.com

As a result of this project we’re actively recruiting for many roles here in Aberdeen and across the UK.

Gary Yeoman, Sales Director, Balmoral Comtec

Bechtel establishes joint ownership of Unger Steel Fabrication FZE

Bechtel and Unger Steel have formed a joint manufacturing venture for vital construction and infrastructure projects around the world. The newly formed company will strengthen supply chains and deliver integrated solutions globally.

Bechtel and Unger Steel have come together to form Unger Steel Fabrication FZE (Free Zone Establishment), of which Bechtel will be a part owner, the company has announced.

The partnership includes Unger’s steel fabrication facility in the Hamriyah Free Trade Zone of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Unger Steel is currently the main supplier of fabricated steel for some of Bechtel’s international projects.

Through this newly formed company, Unger Steel Fabrication FZE will supply fabricated steel to Bechtel’s projects worldwide, and from its facility in the UAE, the company will also continue to support third party projects to maintain its position as an industry leader in structural steel fabrication.

i For more information: www.bechtel.com

Quality of steel is critical for nearly every project. By establishing this new company, and vertically integrating with Unger Steel, we are securing our ability to provide a supply of highquality steel on time to Bechtel projects across the globe.

Tarek Amine, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Bechtel

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New Brunel market study –challenges for the entire industry

Two Brunel ‘Fact to the Future’ reports – on Renewable and Conventional Energy jobs – show industry challenges and highlight potential for business optimisation.

In a recent survey conducted worldwide among over 1,300 employees in the conventional and renewable energy sectors, both industries can overcome their challenges only by acquiring and educating young talent and retaining experienced skilled workers.

The reports reinforce our role as a thought leader and workforce specialist for technologically demanding sectors such as the energy industry.

Jilko Andringa, Chief Executive Officer, Brunel International N.V.

Renewables specialists rate a lack of qualified professionals as the industry’s biggest challenge in managing the energy transition. Meanwhile, 88% of specialists in conventional energy believe this industry provides reliable energy security that cannot yet be met by renewables alone until the transition to green energy is successfully completed around the globe.

Brunel’s release of these two trend reports has sparked off a fresh debate around renewable and conventional energy by leveraging transparent industry insights to expose current trends. Under the heading ‘Fact to the Future’, Brunel commissioned an independent research firm to engage in long-term data collection and analysis. This was done by surveying experts directly involved in the energy sector.

DNV’s Energy Transition Outlook gives insights into China’s complex energy landscape

The most comprehensive Englishlanguage report on China’s energy transition lays out the enormity of its green energy shift, but also the persistence of fossil fuels in its energy mix. According to DNV’s Energy Transition Outlook China, the country is establishing itself as a green energy leader with an unrivalled build out of renewable energy and export of renewable technology. On the other hand, DNV forecasts fossil fuels will still account for 40% of its energy mix in 2050.

Energy independence is a key motivation for Chinese energy policy, but it will be only partly achieved. The power sector is decarbonising quickly by replacing coal with domestically sourced renewable energy and domestically produced coal will largely be sufficient for the remaining coal demand segments by 2050. However, oil and gas usage will continue to rely on imports. Although oil consumption halves by 2050 from its 2027 peak, its use in petrochemicals and heavy transport (aviation and shipping) will linger and 84% of oil use will be met through imports. Natural gas consumption will remain high with 2050 consumption marginally below 2023 levels and 58% being imported.

Strong policy support is reflected by the rapid uptake of green technologies. China, already a leader in renewable energy investments, will more than quintuple renewable energy installations by 2050. In 2010, wind made up only 1% of China’s electricity generation. However, policy has turbocharged the sector and today wind is China’s largest source of electricity after coal and hydropower, delivering 9.4% of the total electricity supply in 2023. By midcentury it will comfortably be the world’s largest wind market.

Likewise, solar made up less than 1% of power generation in 2015 and in less than a decade this has risen to 5% today. Solar and wind will each contribute 38% of electricity production by 2050.

China’s energy use will peak by 2030 and reduce by 20% by 2050, driven by electrification and energyefficiency improvements. This decline is also enabled by demographic shifts, including a projected 100m population decrease.

From a position where, in 2023, China was responsible for a third of the world’s energy-related CO2 emissions, by 2050 that share will have reduced to a fifth. In absolute terms, China’s emissions will reduce by 70%, following a path close to meeting its target of carbon neutrality by 2060.

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ECITB: commitment to training workers at Hinkley Point C recognised with Gold Standard

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has recognised the commitment to the training and development of skilled workers for the biggest construction project in Europe at Hinkley Point C (HPC).

On his first visit to the nuclear power station site in Somerset, ECITB Chief Executive Andrew Hockey presented HPC with the ECITB Skills and Training Charter Gold Standard.

The award is recognition of HPC’s work in upskilling and training its workers as part of the construction project to build the first new nuclear power plant in the UK in 20 years.

Membership of the ECITB Skills and Training Charter involves employers pledging their continued commitment to develop the skills of their workforce.

The Gold Standard is the highest rank of membership a company can receive, with HPC’s grading confirming it meets the standards required by the ECITB charter to operate safely, competently and efficiently within the engineering construction industry (ECI).

Andrew was joined on the visit to Hinkley Point C by ECITB Chair Lynda Armstrong OBE, other colleagues from the employer-led skills body and stakeholders including training providers from Suffolk who will be supporting its sister project – Sizewell C – in the coming years.

As well as conducting a tour of the site, Andrew discussed the skills and training needs of the workforce with Ben Ring, Scott O’Connell and members of the Employment Affairs Unit from HPC and how they can continue to collaborate on the HPC project.

According to the Hinkley Point C Socio-Economic Impact Report 2024, Hinkley Point C is helping thousands of people get new skills with the training and support they need to reach their potential and progress in their careers.

HPC has invested £24m into education, skills and employment which includes the creation of three Centres of Excellence and the Construction Skills and Innovation Centre, which together have now provided training to over 8,000 people since opening in 2022, including 1,320 apprentices.

The report states that a third of those trained come from the UK’s most deprived areas, while 3,500 people from within 90 minutes of the construction site are helping build the nuclear power station.

Among the objectives of the ECITB Skills and Training Charter include tackling current skills gaps and shortages; supporting new entrants; competence assurance; improving access to quality training; anticipating future skills needs; improving diversity and inclusion; and influencing government policy.

To find out more about how the ECITB Skills and Training Charter recognises and celebrates workplace skills and competence, visit the website at www.ecitb.org.uk/ecitbskills-training-charter/

For more information: www.ecitb.org.uk

Forsyths signs manufacturing contract with SENSEWind

SENSEWind and Forsyths have agreed to terms on a manufacturing contract to produce an industry-first carriage system in support of the 2MW demonstration project scheduled for installation in early 2025.

The 2MW demonstrator will feature a Vestas V80 turbine and will be installed at Muirhall Energy’s Tormywheel wind farm and plans to generate power early next year.

The project is partially funded by a grant from UK government’s DESNZ, recognising the important technological step towards scaled-up versions being used for 6MW onshore tall towers and 15MW+ versions in floating offshore wind projects.

The technology is a game-changing solution that looks to solve a host of problems surrounding installation, maintenance and logistics currently faced by floating wind projects, including those in ScotWind.

The delegation on a tour of the Hinkley Point C site

ICR’s Technowrap™ technology making its mark in US

The US is a thriving market for ICR Group. In recent months we’ve doubled the size of our American business, and we have strengthened our team to help us capitalise on new opportunities in diverse market sectors.

As a provider of specialist maintenance, integrity and inspection solutions, we have a range of unique products that provide significant benefits to customers in industries ranging from oil and gas and renewables to defence, nuclear and telecoms.

Stemming from our focus on technological innovation – and founded on the principles of safety, reliability and efficiency – our products serve to protect and maintain assets and critical infrastructure for customers around the world. One of the products that is gaining significant traction in the US is Technowrap™.

Technowrap™ is a versatile structural, pipework and pipeline repair and rehabilitation technology that offers a long-term alternative to steel replacement that requires minimal disruption to operations. Applied to live targeted areas, with no requirement for shutdown, Technowrap™ supports safe operations, while delivering tangible cost savings and environmental benefits.

One of the key benefits of the technology is its versatility. Our bespoke engineered repair systems use either glass or carbon fibre stitched cloths, combined with two-part epoxy resins. Technowrap™ is suitable for use on pipework and piping components, valves and flanges as well as repairs in the splashzone as well as structural components, including decks, roofs, beams, caissons and risers, blast walls, tanks and vessels.

Technowrap™ is internationally recognised and all engineering is bespoke and completed in-house, in accordance with the latest issues of ISO 24817 and ASME PCC-2, offering a repair life of up to 20 years.

There are numerous examples that attest to Technowrap™ increasing popularity among US customers:

• We provided an engineered composite repair on a large methanol drip pan on an offshore platform in the Gulf of Mexico –with a 10-year design life.

• Technowrap™ was used to reinstate the integrity of two pressure vessels for a major operator in the Texas Eagle Ford Basin. This solution has a 20-year design life as well as long-term corrosion protection.

• We partnered with a local specialist provider to refurbish a corrosion-hit main deck on a platform offshore Trinidad & Tobago. The work, for a global operator, constituted a cold-work solution as the platform was online.

• Technowrap™ was used to reinstate a production chemical injection skid pan on an asset in the Gulf of Mexico, for a global major operator. Again, this was engineered with a 10-year design life.

• Several areas of a logging support deck plate on a platform in the Gulf of Mexico were repaired using Technowrap™.

Each of these projects shared a common priority: implementing a robust repair solution that would restore confidence in our customers regarding the integrity of their infrastructure.

We’re continuing to grow our reputation in the States – and indeed internationally – as a specialist partner looking to identify and safely deliver the optimum solution.

I’m proud of what we’ve achieved to date, but we’re only getting started. We plan to grow our profile, grow our business – and grow our track record of front-line success.

Phil Paterson, Business Development Director, ICR Group

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which we hope will be the first of them. This project is a crucial part of the contributing to the decarbonisation of the Usman Darr, UK Managing Director of Engineering, Kent

Kent secures feed contract for UK sustainable aviation fuel project

Kent, a leading engineering and project management company, has been awarded the FEED (Front End Engineering Design) contract for a groundbreaking initiative spearheaded by Fulcrum BioEnergy.

Fulcrum’s NorthPoint project is designed to convert approximately 600,000 tonnes of pre-processed waste into 100m litres of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).

Fulcrum BioEnergy, a prominent US-based clean energy company, has chosen Kent for this crucial project. With a focus on developing projects to produce net zero transport fuels from waste, Fulcrum has successfully built its first plant in the US and is now expanding internationally, making its first commercial-scale venture in the UK.

Kent’s involvement builds upon its prior collaboration with Fulcrum, where the company provided valuable study work in the UK. The project has received a significant boost with the allocation of a UK Government Grant under the Advanced Fuels Fund (AFF).

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Fulcrum

Fulcrum BioEnergy to deliver this project, many successful collaborations with the UK’s journey to net zero, specifically the transport sector.

The scope of Kent’s responsibilities encompasses engineering services, cost-estimating, identification of long lead procurement items, managing multiple licensors and execution planning. This comprehensive approach is designed to support tendering for engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and ultimately pave the way for the project to achieve financial investment decision (FID). The physical scope includes process plant units, utilities, third-party connections and the waste feedstock receipt facility.

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Mott MacDonald to support one of Europe’s largest battery storage projects

Mott MacDonald, the global engineering, management and development consultancy, has been selected by Giga Storage, a Dutch developer of large-scale battery energy storage projects, to provide owner’s engineering and advisory services on the Leopard Project – one of Europe’s largest battery energy storage projects with a physical capacity of 300MW/1200MWh.

The Leopard Project, located on a former aluminium smelter site in the north of the Netherlands, aims to contribute significantly towards stabilising the electricity system in line with net zero objectives.

The project will help balance the difference between supply and demand on the Dutch electricity grid, delivering a more reliable energy source. The project is set for commissioning at the end of 2026.

Mott MacDonald will review every aspect of the project’s design and confirm documentation is thoroughly vetted and prepared. The role not only enhances the firm’s foothold in the Netherlands’ Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) market but underlines its key player status in the wider European renewable energy sector.

With the world’s renewable energy capacity reaching record levels, Mott MacDonald is at the forefront of the shift towards renewable energy storage. The firm has been involved in several BESS projects across the world, including the New Zealand Battery Project at Lake Onslow, the utility-scale Hokkaido Chitose Solar PV Plant in Japan and Jupitor Power’s 200MW/200MWh Crossett facility in Texas.

The Leopard Project represents more than technological advancement – it embodies our commitment to supporting the global transition towards a cleaner, more sustainable energy landscape, while reinforcing our dedication to environmental sustainability and innovation.

Jillis Raadschelders, Account Lead for New Energy, Europe, Mott MacDonald

Mott MacDonald is an employee-owned engineering, development and management consultancy, with projects worldwide. The company plans, designs, delivers and cares for the infrastructure that society depends on – transport, energy, water and buildings. Mott MacDonald applies digital innovation and technical excellence to improve outcomes for clients, society and the environment.

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Our brand refresh encapsulates not just a visual transformation but a commitment to evolution, innovation and staying at the forefront of industry advancements.

Nick Dunn, CEO, Score

Embracing tomorrow: Score reveals dynamic new brand identity

Score, a renowned global leader in engineering excellence with its headquarters in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, has announced the launch of its visionary new brand.

A frontrunner in advanced engineering technology services in the fields of valve and emissions management, gas turbines, surface technologies and aerospace, Score reveals a bold new logo, tagline, vision and mission as it embarks on an exciting new chapter of growth and innovation.

With a proud history spanning over four decades, Score has consistently set the standard for industry excellence, delivering unparalleled service and hands-on expertise to its esteemed customers worldwide.

The company’s enduring success is attributed to its team’s collective expertise, which has served as the cornerstone of its achievements. The unveiling of its new brand identity symbolises Score’s steadfast commitment to innovation, excellence and supporting its clients in their journey towards decarbonisation and operational optimisation.

As Score embarks on this transformative journey, it remains committed to providing its clients with unparalleled global expertise to ensure daily operational excellence and longterm success. The brand refresh stands as a testament to the company’s dedication to continuous improvement and its relentless pursuit of excellence in every aspect of its operations.

Score is part of D2Zero, a collaboration of five established companies recognised for their deep expertise in critical energy infrastructure. Together, these entities offer cutting-edge decarbonisation solutions, accelerating clients’ progress towards achieving net zero objectives and propelling the world towards a sustainable future.

Score is the world’s future-focused provider of advanced engineering technology services in the fields of valve and emissions management, gas turbines, surface technologies, aerospace and beyond with the power and agility to ensure daily operational excellence and long-term success.

Established in 1982, Score now has over 30 locations around the world spanning across 5 continents.

Tata Steel: Hartlepool’s HFI H2ready line pipe

Tata Steel has demonstrated its readiness to supply the gas networks of the future with its H2-ready line pipe.

To support the energy transition, Tata Steel has successfully completed external testing of its High-Frequency Induction (HFI) welded steel line pipe, produced at its 20” pipe mill in Hartlepool, UK.

To ensure it meets the technical requirements of material for hydrogen transportation, external validation was performed with testing specialists, Element Materials Technology. Fracture mechanics testing was undertaken on Tata Steel’s material to the necessary requirements of ASME B31.12 (2019) option B in 100% hydrogen. This enables pipelines made from Tata Steel’s L450 (X65)/L485 (X70) grade steel to apply increased design factors.

This places Tata Steel’s 20” pipe mill and Hartlepool at the centre of UK capability being among only a handful of mills able to supply H2-ready pipeline worldwide.

WeConnect Energy helps shape the future of the energy industry

Now an annual staple, the WeConnect Energy Salary Surveys are open and seeking your participation. This year, the surveys focus on specialised areas such as geoscience, drilling, petroleum engineering and, for the first time, the newly launched corporate and low carbon and renewables sectors. These surveys aim to gather crucial insights from a wide network of technical experts, offering a holistic view of the energy industry and the associated pay and benefits within.

The company is calling on energy professionals from around the globe to participate. This year’s survey seeks to include an even broader range of voices, from newcomers to seasoned directors, to provide a comprehensive perspective on the industry.

The resulting reports will provide a valuable resource for professionals, stakeholders and decision-makers, offering detailed insights into industry-specific trends, compensation structures and benefits. Your involvement will help ensure that the data reflects a diverse and accurate representation of the industry and contribute to the growth of your field.

WeConnect Energy will also be offering a prize for one lucky respondent, in the form of a £500 voucher or a charitable donation on their behalf. To take part in the surveys, visit WeConnect Energy’s website at Salary Surveys and choose the survey relevant to you. All respondents will have early access to the report once it is finalised.

Social media round up

AEG Power Solutions introduces IGBT industrial UPS system Protect 8 PLUS

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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.

AEG Power Solutions (AEG PS), global provider of power systems and solutions for all types of critical and sustainable applications, has introduced a new range of uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, which feature a full IGBT architecture and industrial-grade build quality to provide a safe power backup to protect refining and petrochemical industries, transportation infrastructures, manufacturing and other critical businesses against all power disturbances.

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We are delighted to announce the launch of the inaugural EIC CONNECT Kazakhstan taking place in Almaty on Tuesday 24 September 2024. Register here https://lnkd.in/dxm8g4AF”

Protect 8 PLUS supports a standard three-phase input and is available as single-phase or three-phase output from 10 to 40 kVA, with 216 Vdc or 384 Vdc battery voltage. By the end of the year, it will also support 60 to 120 kVA in both configurations.

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The Brazil Operational Renewables report provides an overview of the evolution of Brazil’s energy mix. Visit www.the-eic. com/MediaCentre/Publications/Reports

Thanks to its IGBT rectifier, the system offers a high input power factor of up to 0,99 and very low harmonic current rejection on the input side (THDi) which makes it a perfect fit in situations where the UPS is supplied by a generator set or to avoid harmonic perturbations of loads connected to the upstream busbar.

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This results in substantial savings on the sizing of the upstream network. The bi-directional rectifier also enables several battery capacity tests feeding back into the grid without using the bypass line, requiring additional load banks or affecting the load.

With the Protect 8 PLUS, AEG Power

Events calendar LIVE events

21 August Business Presentation

21 August Business Presentation

26 August Overseas Exhibition

Offshore Northern Seas (ONS) 2024 Stavanger Forum, Norway

28 August Business Presentation

Hydrogen: Scotland’s Energy Future ETZ Hydrogen, Marcliffe Hotel and Spa, Aberdeen

28 August Industry Overview Fundamentals of FPSOs

2 September Overseas Delegation

Overseas Delegation to Colombia

Bogota and Cartagena

3 September Business Presentation

EIC Technology Showcase 2024

Radisson Blu Hotel, Abu Dhabi Corniche

4 September Business Presentation

4 September Business Presentation

5 September Business Presentation

Energy Transition Business Breakfast

Norwood Hall, Aberdeen

Tuesday 24 September 20 24 Kazakhstan Hotel • Almaty

Global Events and Campaigns

Global events update

The Global Events and Campaigns team wrapped up EEC 24 on 11-12 June in Aberdeen, Scotland. With over a year of planning the first EEC under the new team was a resounding success for EIC along with the organising partners.

Some of the highlights of the conference included Stuart Broadley’s Interview From the Top sessions with Worley’s Chris Behan, Location Leader and Equinor’s Arne Gürtner, Senior Vice President, Exploration & Production International, UK & Ireland, who provided a high level insight into their respective companies’ future plans (videos of these interviews coming soon) along with the extremely popular Aramco Europe: Supply Chain and Business Opportunities for UK Based Companies in Saudi Arabia session.

Following the presentations our attendees were offered the chance to interact with Aramco on a one-to-one basis. We were also joined by Bechtel, Fluor, Ørsted, Petrobras, Petronas, Wood and Siemens Energy who provided their own global updates on their key projects and one-to-ones’s for the supply chain.

As the event focuses on global exporting opportunities we were delighted to have speakers join us in Aberdeen from all over the world, including delegations from Brazil, Greece, Libya and Turkey along with those traveling from America, Asia and the Middle East.

EEC in numbers

• 1500+ attendance

• 100+ speakers

• 350+ one-to-one meetings held

• 40+ exhibitors

• 30+ sessions

We are proud of delivering this event alongside the organising committee for EEC which includes Aberdeen City Council, Decom Mission, Department for Business and Trade, Energy Transition Zone, Global Underwater Hub, North Sea Transition Authority, OEUK, Scottish Development International and UK Export Finance.

Jo Campbell

Now to start planning for EEC25, watch this space.

The team is off to Milan to attend the Global Energy Transition Congress (GET) early this month, as well as delivering Thermal Energy in Transition – How Long in Transition? on 2 July. This event in partnership with Mott MacDonald will discuss what is required to scale up technology and infrastructure to reach net zero targets.

Looking ahead to the rest of the year, the team switches focus to developing the event programme for Bankable Energies, which is taking place on 26-27 February 2025 in London. To bring this event to life, we are in the process of forming an advisory group to help us shape the agenda and format of the event.

If you want to get your company in front of the global investment community, project developers and policy makers, please get in touch via global.events@the-eic.com to consider partnership and exhibition opportunities with the team. Join us as we discuss how we unlock investment and drive projects forward.

Jo

Campbell

Director of Global Events and Campaigns jo.campbell@the-eic.com

ENERGY EXPORTS CONFERENCE 2024

Opportunities in Libya panel discussion with Ryan McPherson Open theatre presentation on day 2 of EEC 24

Keynote Opening Plenary from Vision to Victory: Leaders Shaping the Energy Industry with Stuart Broadley

Delegates enjoying Stuart Broadley’s opening video at EEC 24

Photo opportunities with Norco’s hydrogen bike

Busy exhibition hall on day 1 of EEC 24

Networking opportunities for our pod package exhibitors on day 2

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

EXHIBITIONS AND DELEGATIONS

The International Trade team manages both the UK and EIC pavilions at some of the largest and most influential energy events across the world in both the oil and gas and renewable sectors.

As we are halfway into 2024 we are delighted to share with you our events listing for the rest of the year and some new events that we are introducing to the calendar in 2025.

2025 kicks off with the first UK and EIC pavilion at Hyvolution, a hydrogen focused show taking place on 28-30 January in Paris. Hyvolution Paris covers the entire value chain of the three main destination markets: mobility, energy and industry. With the European Union placing hydrogen at the core of its net zero strategy, it is no surprise that hydrogen shows are increasing in popularity with Hyvolution seeing over 11,500+ visitors in 2024.

Also new to the calendar in 2025 is the UK and EIC pavilion at ACP Cleanpower, taking place on 19-22 May in Phoenix, Arizona. This must attend event for the clean energy sector is growing year on year, and had over 480 exhibitors take to the show floor when it was held earlier this year.

2025 also sees the return of Offshore Europe taking place on 2-5 September in Aberdeen. The EIC pavilion at Offshore Europe is located at the entrance of Hall 1 and is one of the best locations at the show. Bookings are now open for stand space which is once again, expected to sell quickly.

Camilla Tew, Director, International Trade camilla.tew@the-eic.com

UK news

UK events update

The first half of 2024 sure has been a busy one, and during this time we’ve been delighted to welcome new members of the EIC UK team onboard. Some of you may have met with our new colleagues already – Hannah Wood, Event Partnerships Manager; Brigitta Bara, Events and Office Co-ordinator; Daniel Kirmatzis, Membership Manager – South East and also Akosua Nunoo, Business Lead & Event Manager – Southern Region – but if not make sure you have signed up to an event near you, or reach out to arrange a cuppa soon.

As our expanding team plans ahead, we are introducing some new events to help support members to maximise all that the EIC has to offer, as well as providing networking opportunities to facilitate member-to-member introductions.

Speedy Networking is coming back but in person, launching later in July in London, with these events designed to help you grow your network and ensure that you are well connected in the energy sector supply chain. They will follow a similar format for those familiar with our previous online version, with structured 2-3 minute meetings with another company, before moving on to connect with a different person and organisation, meaning you can meet a greater number of businesses in a short space of time. Access to Speedy Networking will be for members only and delegates will also get to hear about key energy sector updates at each session from one of our knowledgeable analysts in our market intelligence team.

We are also introducing our Discover EIC event programme, allowing members and non-members the opportunity to engage with our team to maximise their EIC experience. These sessions are designed for those who simply want a refresher of their member benefits, or to help any new colleagues in your team learn more about EIC. They are also open to non-members who want to understand the benefits of being part of our network, with delegates hearing from a current member about why EIC has been so beneficial for them.

If you are a member of the EIC and would be interested in discussing ways in which you can support these events please reach out to myself or Hannah Wood to learn more hannah.wood@the-eic.com

Some other key dates for your diary include EIC’s cluster series as we explore all the major industrial clusters across the UK, from Grangemouth to Southampton, throughout 2024 and into early 2025.

Kim Stephen

Join us to hear from key industry leaders from across the energy mix, learn about the latest projects within each industrial cluster and their role in accelerating decarbonisation to achieve net zero goals. We will uncover the opportunities available to the supply chain, how you can get involved and of course have ample time for networking during the events.

The next event in the series is Harmony in the Humber, which will take place on Wednesday 21 August in Hull. This is a rescheduled date, due to the original date being too close to the 4 July general election. Whatever the results of the election we will be discussing the policies that will undoubtedly affect the future growth of the region. Other main topic areas for the day will include sustainable aviation fuel, hydrogen and CCUS. We expect to welcome 150+ attendees from across the regions, and wider UK, energy sector.

As well as the Humber event here are some key dates for our other cluster events in the series:

• The Solent Cluster: Driving a sustainable Future for a Greener Tomorrow Tuesday 10 September 2024, Southampton

• High Hopes for HyNet: The Pipeline for a Low Carbon Future Wednesday 4 December 2024, Manchester

• The Celtic Sea: Floating Toward Sustainable Horizons Tuesday 10 December 2024, Cardiff

If you are looking to elevate your brand visibility, reach your target audience and enhance your presence in the energy industry we have various event sponsorship, partnership and exhibition opportunities available for all our events.

Simply reach out to us for more information eventsuk@the-eic.com

Kim Stephen Regional Director, UK kim.stephen@the-eic.com

Middle East news

Regional update

We are now into the second half of 2024 where I hope you have had a strong start to the year. Judging by the conversations that I have had with many of you, this has been a solid year in terms of activity and contract wins, with more of the same expected in the coming months.

One of the highlights of my tenure at EIC occurred during EIC Connect UAE where it was an honour to announce the appointments of our inaugural EIC Global Ambassadors which is a significant milestone and highlights the support that we have across our wide network. I look forward to working alongside them all to continually enhance the service offering to our members.

Having already delivered two successful Connect events in KSA and the UAE our next stop in the series is our inaugural EIC Connect Kazakhstan taking place on 24 September, just before KIOGE – Kazakhstan Oil & Gas Exhibition and Conference in Almaty.

To top off a busy month our Energy Exports Conference held last month once again illustrated the wealth of opportunities on offer across the globe. I was delighted to participate in the Aramco Europe and Business Opportunities in the Middle East sessions, alongside the opportunities in Africa and Kazakhstan. Please reach out to me if you would like to find out more.

Our summer programme will continue with several EIC Roundtables scheduled across the region and our respective Africa, CIS and GCC Market Update webinars taking place to make sure that you are kept abreast of the current market trends and developments. September will also see our first-ever EIC Technology Day limited to 22 presenting companies. This will be a fantastic opportunity to exhibit and pitch any product innovations to a broad audience.

Our Survive & Thrive report will be published soon with a record number of companies participating. The report highlights some key themes and some of the challenges that are still being faced within the industry. We will announce our Regional Award Winners in Dubai on 17 October for what will no doubt prove to be another great event just before we embark on ADIPEC 2024.

From all of us here at EIC we hope that you have a great summer and that those of you planning to travel enjoy the time off, we look forward to seeing you all again in the latter part of the year.

Ryan McPherson

Regional Director, Middle East, Africa, Russia & CIS ryan.mcpherson@the-eic.com

Regional news

Gulf States embrace nuclear power in pursuit of net zero

Gulf nations are increasingly turning to nuclear energy, pursuing both conventional power plants and smaller reactors for desalination and are also investing in nuclear supply chains. Amid the global energy crisis and climate goals, even countries that distanced themselves from nuclear power post-Fukushima are reconsidering its advantages. The UAE’s Barakah nuclear plant, which will soon be fully operational, is poised to supply a quarter of the nation’s electricity. The UAE is also planning a second plant and looking to invest in nuclear assets in Europe. Similarly, Saudi Arabia is moving forward with plans to build nuclear plants and has completed a nuclear research reactor. Meanwhile, Kuwait and other GCC countries are cautiously evaluating nuclear energy, reflecting a broader regional interest in nuclear solutions for sustainable energy needs.

ADNOC expands global reach with stake in Mozambique’s Galp concession

ADNOC has acquired a 10% stake in Galp’s Area 4 concession in Mozambique’s Rovuma Basin, marking its first investment in Mozambique and enhancing its lowercarbon LNG portfolio. This move grants ADNOC a share of the LNG production, which exceeds 25m tonnes annually. The Area 4 concession includes the operational Coral South FLNG, the planned Coral North FLNG and the Rovuma Onshore LNG project, aiming to significantly reduce carbon intensity. This acquisition aligns with ADNOC’s strategy to become a major player in the global LNG market, responding to the rising demand for cleaner energy.

Ryan McPherson

EIC Middle East celebrates its 20th anniversary

I have had the privilege of being the Regional Director, Middle East, Africa, Russia & CIS for the past five years, where it fills me with immense pride to mark the 20th anniversary of the establishment of our Dubai office. Taking over the reins from the legend that is Mr Terry Willis I immediately realised how special a role and an organisation this is, a feeling that has been enhanced ever since.

We have a tremendous team in the ever-loyal office manager Helen Aittis, our dynamic membership team of Anand Kumar and Dina Magdy, alongside our most recent recruit KSA membership manager Ali Al Nasser, our hard working events team of Baqhtawar Shaikh and Harsimran (Harry) Singh and not forgetting Serena Carvalho who works for the International Trade team but is still very much part of the family.

The EIC Dubai office was first established following a recognised need for a local presence at an EIC-managed exhibition in Almaty, Kazakhstan in 2003 and officially opened in April 2004. Interestingly we will return to Almaty in September this year for our first ever EIC Connect Kazakhstan event.

Over the past 20 years the team has grown considerably and has delivered over 300 events (including seven Connect events and counting), more than 50 trade missions and has grown to have more than 300 UAE-based members, which is equivalent to one third of the energy supply chain in the country, as tracked on EICSupplyMap. This year we opened for the first time on over 100 members within our budget which is testament to the hard work of the entire team. We have even facilitated a marriage proposal along the way.

As we take stock of our achievements, we recognise several pivotal milestones that have shaped our trajectory and we celebrated our 20th Anniversary Celebration Lunch on Thursday 6 June, which allowed us to honour our remarkable accomplishments and set our sights on even greater milestones in the years to come.

On a personal level I wish to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all those, past and present, who have contributed to our remarkable journey of success and to the wider EIC for your continued support. I look forward to what the next 20 years may bring. Ryan McPherson

The EIC Middle East team from left: Dina Magdy, Business Development Manager; Ryan McPherson, Regional Director, Middle East, Africa, Russia & CIS; Serena Carvalho, Project and Events Manager – UAE; Helen Aittis, Office Manager & Events Organiser; Anand Kumar Ranganathan, Business Development Manager, Baqhtawar Shaikh, Events Manager and Harsimran Singh Chadha, Events Co-ordinator.

Asia Pacific news

Regional update

In June, representatives from EIC APAC, including Head of Asia Pacific Azman Nasir and Market Intelligence Manager Khairun Suffia, attended the Energy Export Conference in Aberdeen. The event saw over 2,000 delegates from across the industry attending in person who gained unprecedented access to UK suppliers, major global operators, contractors and supporting partners. Both Azman and Khairun Suffia participated in a session on Opportunities in Asia to discuss Asia’s evolving energy landscape, alongside other panellists Toufik Achoui, Manager at Petronas; Myriam Samba, Head of Government and Regulatory Affairs at BlueFloat Energy; Fairuz Yahaya, Managing Director at EXS Synergy and Nicholas Pomeroy, Founder & Managing Director at AngloKazakh.

In the coming month, EIC APAC will be hosting Meet the Energy Players in Johor. This will be our first event of the year in Malaysia, where we look forward to mingling with fellow energy professionals under the Johor Bahru skyline. To conclude July, EIC APAC is organising a cocktail networking event at the 2nd International & Indonesia Carbon Capture Storage Forum 2024. The forum will be held in Jakarta, Indonesia, from 31 July to 1 August at the Jakarta Convention Centre, hosted by the Indonesia CCS Centre.

Azman Nasir, Head of Asia Pacific azman.nasir@the-eic.com

Mubadala discovers second gas find in South Andaman Block

From 19-21 June EIC APAC attended Offshore Wind Asia Expo 2024, which was co-located with the 7th edition of Oil and Gas Philippines Expo 2024. Offshore Wind Asia was a groundbreaking event that served as a platform to showcase the latest advancements in equipment and technology for the offshore wind industry. Khairun Suffia represented EIC and spoke on the second day, discussing opportunities and challenges in the offshore wind sector in the Asia Pacific region.

In the final week of June, EIC APAC was engaged in two major events in Malaysia: ENERtec Asia 2024 and Sabah Oil & Gas Conference & Exhibition (SOGCE). EIC APAC participated as a conference partner at ENERtec Asia 2024, where it hosted the EIC conference and a one-to-one business matching programme. The conference centred on the theme Empowering Energy Transition and Technology in APAC and featured three comprehensive segments: TENAGA (Renewable Energy & Cleantech), REVAC (Energy Efficiency & Decarbonisation) and BATTERY & EV TECH (Energy Storage & EV Technology and Solutions). The event kicked off with an exciting opening ceremony inaugurated by the Chairman of IM Malaysia, alongside the Director of EIC APAC, MEESty, PETRA and TNB Malaysia. An impressive lineup of speakers included representatives from the Ministry of Economy, Ministry of Energy and Environment Sustainability (MEESty), Suruhanjaya Tenaga, TNB Renewables, PETRONAS Gentari and many more.

Last but not least, the EIC APAC Business Lounge at Sabah Oil, Gas & Energy Conference & Exhibition (SOGCE) 2024 on 27-28 June featured leading exhibitors such as Torr Energy Sdn Bhd, Integrated Process Solutions Sdn Bhd, Crescent Engineering (M) Sdn Bhd, EXS Synergy, Blue Water Shipping, Dahan Tech Innovation Sdn Bhd and Marniq Bersatu Sdn Bhd. This event provided members exclusive networking opportunities and access to key industry players.

Mubadala Energy has discovered a deep-sea gas field in Indonesia’s South Andaman Block. The Tangkulo-1 well was drilled to a depth of 3,400 metres in a water depth of 1,200 metres. The Tangkulo-1 well has discovered an 80 metres gas column in the Oligocene sandstone and has a production rate of 47 MMcf/d of gas and 1,300 barrels of condensate. The well capacity is estimated to reach 80-100 MMcf/d of gas and 2,000 barrels of condensate.

Six offshore wind projects in Victoria granted licences

The Australian government has backed 12 offshore wind projects totalling up to 25GW by developers off the coast of Gippsland, Victoria. Among these, six projects have obtained licenses to proceed with feasibility and environmental studies. These projects include the 3GW Aurora Green wind farm by Iberdrola, the 2.5GW Great Eastern wind farm by Macquarie Group’s Corio Generation, the 2GW Ørsted 2 project by Ørsted, the 1.5GW Navigator North by Origin Energy and RES, the estimated 2GW Kent wind farm by RWE and the 2,085MW Gippsland Dawn by Bluefloat.

wwwRegional news

Azman Nasir

North and Central America news

Regional update

Amanda

Duhon

Congratulations to the EIC North and Central America and wider Team EIC for yet another successful year at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston. During the week of 6-9 May 2024, the North and Central America team spent the week at NRG Center along with our Rio and UK colleagues providing support to exhibitors, pavilion visitors and the wider EIC community and its stakeholders. Special thanks to Adriana Romo, Office & Events Co-ordinator, North & Central America for her efforts in securing hosts for one-to-one meetings at the pavilion, including Aura Alvarado, Supplier Management and Analysis Coordinator; Boyd Howell, Director of Sales, MODEC; Claudia Monte, Business Development Manager, Oil States and Delon Chan, Consul and Head of Office, Consulate of Canada. Thanks so much to Adriana and our hosts.

In addition to OTC Houston, on 14-15 May I had the opportunity to attend and participate in the Gulf Coast Industrial Decarbonization Forum held at the L’ Auberge Casino in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. I had the honour of participating in a roundtable discussion with industry players hosted by the US Department of Energy (DOE), where we discussed the DOE’s requirements for funding of projects and importance of stakeholder engagement. I then sat on a panel with Monika Gerhart, Gulf States Renewable Energy Industries Association; Charles Schudmak, Cora Texas Manufacturing Company and Stephen Skrivanos, Blu Bridge Energy Solutions where we discussed topics such as investment, wider stakeholder engagement and the need to understand manufacturing and refining sustainability requirements when taking forward the construction of new facilities. I later presented a presentation on Understanding CAPEX Spend Across all Energy Sectors: Towards a Transitioned Economy.

I’m also delighted to announce that EIC Connect Energy USA has been confirmed to take place in Houston on 23 October 2024. Watch this space for speaker and programme announcements. For further information on events such as sponsorship opportunities and/or to attend, please contact adriana.romo@the-eic.com

Amanda Duhon

VP & Regional Director, North & Central America amanda.duhon@the-eic.com

SAVE THE DATE

EIC Night with the Houston Dynamo 2024 Wednesday 18 September 2024

To learn more about the sponsorship opportunities available for EIC Night with the Houston Dynamo and their benefits, please visit www.the-eic.com/EventDetail?dateid=4279 or contact adriana.romo@the-eic.com

Regional news

Appalachian Power opens 1.1GW renewables auction

The company, a unit of American Electric Power Company, has initiated tenders to contract up to 1.1GW of wind, solar and battery storage capacity and to buy renewable energy certificates (RECs). Three Request for Proposals have been launched, aiming to reach Renewable Energy Portfolio (RPS) requirements in Virginia. The proposed tender seeks bids to acquire up to 800MW of wind and solar power projects with standalone or co-located battery energy storage systems (BESS). The deadline for submissions in all three RFPs is 16 July 2024.

Amanda Duhon presenting at Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston in May

South America news

Regional update

Our first Macaé Breakfast was a stunning success with presentations from Halliburton and Constellation on 16 May and almost 80 participants in attendance.

Gabriel Pereira, Supply Chain Manager at Halliburton brought attention to logistics and transport solutions being necessary for the company to operate in the onshore market in the northeast of Brazil, which will grow in the future. He also highlighted the company’s role as a provider of integrated solutions to customers in Brazil for 65 years.

Fabrício Costa, Head of Supply Chain at Constellation explained that they now operate eight drilling rigs and have around 3,000 active suppliers, with the expectation of establishing more long-term partnerships.

The company holds the Brazilian record for the fastest drilling, in the Gato do Mato field and for the deepest drilling, at 7,700 metres with the Monai well. Fabricio is optimistic about the market and has been seeking ways to restructure purchasing and logistics to accommodate the growing demand in Brazil.

Chile launches its 2023-2030 hydrogen strategic plan

President Gabriel Boric has presented the strategic document that contemplates 81 actions, distributed in 18 work lines, to be looked at by 2030. Chile sees itself as a major green hydrogen developer.

The measures are planned to be implemented in two steps. The first between 2023 and 2026 with the establishment of environmental, social and labour standards, with the addition of a permit system. And the second phase, from 2026 to 2030, that will focus on the implementation of territorial planning, regulation, local development, community participation and preparation of the human capital for the development of the green hydrogen sector in the country.

On 15 May we hosted an enriching Fundamentals of FPSOs training at our Rio office, which explored topics such as the definition of FPSOs, project phases, objectives, products from each phase and acquisition models. The participants had the opportunity to gain in-depth understanding of this rapidly expanding market, as well as valuable practical knowledge for their career development. Stay tuned for the next edition of this training that takes place every quarter.

Coming up on 2 July we will host the second EIC Connect Energy Brazil, which provides a platform for EIC members and non-members to connect with prospective clients and/or potential suppliers through a series of highlevel panels and one-to-one/meet-the-buyer meetings. This event offers an ideal opportunity to network and establish new business opportunities, covering not only established markets such as E&P, subsea and natural gas, but also emerging energy sectors such as offshore wind, biofuels, hydrogen and CCS.

Clarisse

Rocha Director – Americas clarisse.rocha@the-eic.com

New Petrobras CEO appointed

The Brazilian government has appointed Magda Chambriard as the new CEO of Petrobras. She will replace Jean Paul Prates who acted as the CEO since the start of the Lula administration in January 2023. Chambriard, who previously served as the head of the National Petroleum Agency (ANP), is keen on expanding the company’s role in the refining area. Information at the time of writing suggests that the current director for energy transition and sustainability will be maintained, while the director for engineering and innovation – the area responsible for field development projects – will be replaced.

Clarisse Rocha