EIC Monthly News January 2013

EIC Monthly News January 2013

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The EIC Chief Executive

The Chief Executive Welcome to the January edition of the Monthly News and may I wish you a very Happy New Year. I am delighted to have this opportunity to reflect on the achievements of the Energy Industries Council (EIC) during 2012 and look ahead at new developments planned for 2013.

At the time of writing, I have just returned from EIC Connect Oil & Gas 2012 in Manchester, which was a resounding success with speakers from leading global oil and gas businesses attracting a record attendance of 930 people at the event.

This year we added a two-day conference to the proceedings and were particularly delighted to welcome Paul Massih, VP of Contracting and Procurement at Shell Upstream, to be our Keynote Speaker at the Plenary session. Paul commended the event, saying that it brought together a ‘community of operators, contractors and suppliers to work on specific solutions for specific areas’, an area that he identified as adding a ‘tremendous amount of value’ across the energy supply chain. This is a great testament to the success of the EIC Connect format and during 2013 we shall be running two events in the EIC Connect series: EIC Connect Oil, Gas & Power in Abu Dhabi in June, and EIC Connect Energy 2013 in Manchester in November.

On a global scale, the EIC has delivered another successful international events programme in 2012. Hosting the UK Pavilion at eight major energy exhibitions worldwide, together with a busy calendar of successful Overseas Delegations, the EIC has offered members access to an unparalleled marketing platform across key global energy supply regions. In 2013, the EIC will be adding OTC Brasil to the exhibition programme, and also ADIPEC as the organisers turn this popular event into an annual feature. Furthermore, Overseas Delegations are already planned for Libya, Kurdistan and Ghana in the next two months, and more will be added to the schedule in due course.

In the UK, the EIC teams in London, Billingham and Aberdeen have also delivered a thriving programme of Business Presentations, Corporate Entertainment events and Sector-Based Forums, geared towards enabling supply chain companies to get the insight they need on upcoming business opportunities and facilitate important connections.

A particular highlight of the EIC events calendar is always the EIC National Dinner, which provides an unrivalled opportunity for members to entertain staff and guests while also networking with leading figures from major energy companies and senior government officials. The Southern Region has wasted no time since we held the 2012 event last October and has already booked one of the most iconic buildings in London as the venue for our next National Dinner; the spectacular Natural History Museum. We look forward to dining in the presence of the Diplodocus in the Central Hall which, I suspect, may be a new experience for most of us!

Taking a look now at EIC Training, the department has made enormous progress over 2012. Earlier in the year, the EIC was delighted to be accredited with Energy Institute Approved Training Provider status, which reinforces our belief that the EIC delivers a first-class professional learning experience to those attending our courses.

Throughout 2013, EIC Training will continue to deliver its popular programme of courses, many of which have been enhanced with updated content and the introduction of new training providers. Courses are regularly added to the programme so please check the website for updates throughout the year.

The EIC’s in-house training service has also really taken off during 2012, with many member companies keen to have existing and bespoke courses delivered to personnel in-house. This service will continue throughout 2013, so if you are interested in organising in-house training for your staff, please contact Ally Le Boutillier, EIC Training Manager at: ally.leboutillier@the-eic.com Plans to improve EIC’s information services began in November with the launch of the new website, which now delivers the latest energy news, regional data and detailed event information to keep members connected with opportunities worldwide. In the coming months, members can expect to see further enhancements, with more content available online, a new-look EIC Online and the introduction of social media tools. Throughout the course of the coming year, continuing improvements to our EIC DataStream service are also planned.

And finally, building on the great progress which EIC Consult has made during 2012 with the publication of Country Reports covering the US, Iraq, Norway and UK Upstream energy markets, we look ahead to the introduction of the new-style EIC Consult Insight Report in 2013. Look out for the first two EIC Consult Insight Reports,which will focus on Kurdistan and US Shale Gas. As you can see, 2012 was a very busy year for the EIC, and we look forward to continually improving our range of valuable services, to assist our members in identifying and pursuing business opportunities worldwide throughout 2013 and beyond. Ian Stokes

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The Chief Executive

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EIC Consult

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New Members

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Members News

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Overseas Exhibitions

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UK, Overseas & Training 12 Exhibitions/National Events 13 UK News

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Training Services

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Middle East News

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Asia Pacific News

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China News

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North America News

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South America News

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EIC Connect

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EIC Consult

North Sea Oil & Gas

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The UK Continental Shelf has produced over 40 billion barrels of oil equivalent (boe) over the last 40 years and the UK’s oil and gas industry will continue to be a major contributor to national wealth for many decades to come. Apart from providing significant tax revenues, the oil and gas sector serves as a platform for nurturing high-end engineering and technical talent both in terms of products and people. In 2010, the industry generated over £70 billion (around 5% of GDP), employed almost half a million people both directly and indirectly, and provided tax revenues of nearly £17 billion for the UK Treasury.

The North Sea will continue to play a leading role in the UK’s energy security during the eventual transition to a low carbon economy. As a mature basin the UKCS will need to continue adjusting to ensure that producing fields can attain the highest levels of recovery and that new discoveries and smaller fields are developed under sensible economic plans with the benefit of a treasury led fiscal regime that supports the sector.

After some difficult budget announcements for the North Sea in 2011 the chancellor made amends in 2012 through introducing a tax relief scheme on decommissioning together with various allowances on smaller and deeper water developments. The levels of interest in the 27th licensing round have been significant with over 400 applications and the incentives have delivered. To date, 167 licences have been awarded with a further 61 expected after further environmental assessment.

The new financial incentives have attracted a great deal of interest in marginal fields and previously undeveloped discoveries. Exploration drilling activity has increased during 2012 indicating confidence in future project development. The 27th licensing round saw record applications and particular interest from independent operators. To date, 167 licences have been awarded with a further 61 awaiting environmental assessment. Smaller independent operators have been active in pursuing these licences and the sustained higher prices of Brent crude and increasing global demand for oil is fuelling these ambitions.

It is hoped that with the new tax based allowances and some fiscal stability these marginal and previously undeveloped fields will continue through to production.

There are currently 19 projects in the UKCS each valued at over $1 billion with Statoil, Total, Shell and BP the largest investors. Statoil has interests in five of the six largest projects on the UKCS with the Mariner Heavy Oil field in the Northern North Sea alone representing over $9 billion of total investment. The project is at an early stage with FEED contracts awarded to SNC Lavalin for the jacket and Aker Solutions for the topsides. Bidding for the EPC topsides is currently ongoing with four consortia in the frame.

Advancements in technology are always at the forefront in the North Sea and the supply chain is under continuous pressure to improve and develop its abilities.

Enhanced recovery and the subsea sector remain the focus for exploiting both mature and new discoveries.

While production in the North Sea has been declining, there is sure to be investment in new sites and it is important for the UK to retain and secure a strong supply chain to serve the global market. To do this, we must maintain a position as a global supplier of world leading innovation. Exploration on the UK Continental Shelf is likely to become increasingly populated by smaller, innovative companies developing modest reservoirs.

Helping such companies, especially SMEs, to take the risk out of innovation will be important in stimulating future prosperity within the sector.

The supply chain must continue to drive down cost and improve its efficiency of service delivery as global markets become increasingly competitive. South East Asian and Chinese contracting groups are already making an impact in the North Sea and will continue to bid aggressively.

The UK Upstream Report from EIC Consult published in November contains all the essential information necessary to understand the challenges and opportunities of the UKCS over the next five years. The report contains over 80 graphs and tables providing a wealth of important business and industry information.

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Upstream Report 2012 Focused, cutting edge information on the UK upstream oil & gas industry. Features comprehensive analysis of current supply chain dynamics and contractor activity on the UKCS, with over 50 tables and graphs delivering a unique insight in to the UK upstream offshore sector.

Contains informed analysis of recent fiscal and regulatory changes regarding key tax initiatives, new field allowances and decommissioning tax relief proposals due for implementation in 2013 and their impact on UKCS investment and the projects market.

Includes information on 180 proposed and under construction offshore oil and gas projects worth an estimated $95 billion and a development forecast identifying future market trends and project locations.

Supplied with a unique A1 map of the UKCS with key projects, the 27th licensing round results and key energy infrastructure.

Price: £650+VAT (non-Members: £1,250+VAT) Includes electronic and hardcopy of the report and map.

Targeted, critical analysis of key issues and current events including:

• Contracting activity and supply chain dynamics • Fiscal and regulatory environment • The West of Shetland frontier • 27th Licensing Round • Drilling trends and exploration activity • UK rig utilization and day rates • Decommissioning

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January 2013

New EIC Members

New EIC Members

Quality management, HSE, security and compliance are an integral part of how deugro do business. From project forwarding, general cargo services, air or seafreight, and customs clearance to inland transportation, warehousing, and consulting, their experienced specialists and strong partners all over the globe have everything it takes.

New Primary Member

CE-TEK Controls & Enclosure Technik Ltd Tideswell Business Park Tideswell Derbyshire SK17 8NY Tel +44 (0)1298 872 233 Fax +44 (0)1298 871 155 Email paul@ce-tek.co.uk Web www.ce-tek.co.uk The Nominated Representative is Mr Paul Bennett, Managing Director. Controls & Enclosure Technik Ltd (CE-TEK ) was established in 1997 by Paul Bennett who has over 35 years of experience in electrical equipment for hazardous areas. The company employs several specialists who have spent many years in the enclosures industry and have vast experience of major projects for the oil and gas industry and major infrastructure projects. By drawing on this wealth of experience CETEK has been able to incorporate many new design features into their product range which enable cost savings to be made during manufacture, resulting in highly competitive pricing to their customers. During the last 15 years the company has expanded the product lineup to include stainless steel junction boxes, GRP junction boxes and enclosures and aluminium die cast junction boxes and enclosures. Certification is to the latest ATEX standards of EN 60079-0 and EN 600796 and by constant development they are now able to manufacture enclosures to withstand fire conditions – 950°C for 3 hours and also for permanent submersion (IP68) to water depths of up to 3000 metres. Flexible certification allows for manufacturing Exe certified products in special sizes to customer requirements in sizes up to 2,000mm x 2,300mm x 600mm without the delays normally encountered when requesting a bespoke size of enclosure.

New Primary Member

Elfab Ltd

Alder Road North Shields Tyne & Wear NE29 8SD Tel +44 (0)191 293 1234 Fax +44 (0)191 293 1200 Email guy.boomer@elfab.com Web www.elfab.com The Nominated Representative is Mr Guy Boomer, Contracts Manager. As a global manufacturer of rupture discs, explosion vents and associated detection systems Elfab’s intelligent pressure relief systems protect people, plant, processes and the environment across the globe.

With some of the most technically advanced products on the market Elfab delivers unique design, testing and consultancy services for pressure management. Elfab has over 80 years pressure management experience working with a range of blue chip organisations across the globe. Elfab’s customers are predominantly found in the chemical, pharmaceutical, oil and gas and food processing industries. However, Elfab’s technology is also used in a wide range of OEM applications, from launch systems in space rockets and air bags in cars to cryogenic systems in body scanners – Elfab has a solution. With valuable technical products and a solid understanding of a wide range of applications, Elfab is able to directly offer its expertise, providing a consultancy service to support with technical queries for new and existing installations and the opportunity to discuss and enhance project requirements on a one to one basis.

New Global Member

TRAC Oil & Gas Ltd

Thistle Road Kirkhill Industrial Estate Dyce Aberdeen AB21 0NN Tel +44 (0)1224 725 800 Fax +44 (0)1224 725 801 Email sam.peacock@trac.com Web www.tracoilandgas.com The Nominated Representative is Mr Sam Peacock, Marketing Co-ordinator. TRAC Oil & Gas Ltd is a market leading global provider of rope access and engineering support services for the inspection and maintenance of offshore and onshore assets. They provide their established products and services to the very highest of standards and lead the industry in developing and delivering new technologies to the workface. TRAC Oil & Gas Ltd lives by its core values of service, safety, quality and innovation in order to exceed their customers’ expectations.

New Global Member

deugro (United Kingdom) Ltd V5 Vector Park Forest Road Feltham Middlesex TW13 7EJ Tel +44 (0)20 8831 0600 Fax +44 (0)20 8844 1372 Email tim.killen@deugro.com Web www.deugro.com The Nominated Representative is Mr Tim Killen, VP – Global Key Account Management. The deugro Group has been moving heavy lifts and general cargo since 1924. Although heavy-lift projects continue to be the primary focus, they offer turnkey freight-forwarding services to a wide range of clientele in various industrial sectors. They have assembled a team of the best minds in the freight-forwarding business, giving them the ability to provide the best solutions for any logistical challenge. www.the-eic.com

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EIC Members News

Members News

Aquaterra Energy QHSE Manager Ian Thynne commented: “Achieving seven years with no Lost Time Incidents demonstrates our on-going adherence to quality, health, safety and the environment and is testament to the priority that our employees continually place on maintaining these safe working environments”.

For more information visit: www.aquaterraenergy.com

Advanced Sensors Ltd, the world’s best oil in water analyser manufacturer, has announced the release of their Safe Area Oil in Water analyser series, the SA-100 and the SA-1000.

The new oil in water analysers come in a side stream version and provide continuous, uninterrupted accurate measurements of oil concentration, with a measuring range of 0-3,000ppm. Based on the proven and successful technology developed by Advanced Sensors, the SA Series features complete remote capabilities with 1% accuracy and 99% repeatability. The SA-1000 has the additional benefit of spectral analysis.

Mr Khalid Thabeth, CEO said: “Many of our customers wish to use our analysers because of their accuracy and robust reliability; however they do not need the costly protection of operating them in an explosive environment.

In response to this requirement, we have introduced the SA Series, which are safe area analysers for use in general industry, shipping and other non hazardous environments. To expand their value, we also added features specifically for shipping such as GPS input for location logging, flow meter and valve control interfaces”.

Advanced Sensors has already received orders for the SA Series from Australia, the Middle East, South America and the USA, confirming future growth and success for 2013. For more information please visit: www.advancedsensors.co.uk

GFSA Ltd has recently opened a new factory unit and offices at their Stourbridge facility and plans to increase its workforce further throughout 2013. The expansion is due to increased demand for the company’s filtration and process equipment which is environmentally friendly and exhibits leading edge technology.

Simon Goddard, GFSA’s Managing Director said: “Our mission statement is to be an internationally renowned company for the supply of quality filters, strainers and flame arresters. It is our objective to give total customer satisfaction by providing our customers with a personal service from receipt of enquiry to full completion and after sales service. Our philosophy is appreciated by our clients and is allowing us to grow our business in difficult economic times. Our greatest assets are the people who work and are associated with us. They are at the very heart of the company and it is their competence, motivation and enthusiasm that will ensure we will achieve our goals and mission”.

As part of the overall expansion, Alan Kilkenny has been appointed as Business Development Manager and is tasked with generating new business and raising the profile of GFSA in the oil and gas, petrochemical, water and nuclear industries. GFSA Ltd began trading in 1997 as GoodtechBetex Filtration Ltd based at Bromsgrove and changed name to Goodtech FSA Ltd in 1998. A management buyout in 2000 created GFSA Ltd, which in 2006 moved location to the present modern 4.5 acre site in Stourbridge, West Midlands.

GFSA Ltd has redeveloped its website for 2013 to showcase an extensive portfolio of products and overall capabilities. The site now provides product information and downloads of QA accreditations and approvals which include BS EN ISO 9001:2000, ASME U & UM Stamps, FPAL and Achilles Registrations, BS EN 13980:20 for ATEX approved flame arresters, and ISO EN18001:ISO EN 14001. The site also includes details of GFSA’s fabrication codes including ASME, NORSOK, DNV, GOST etc.

For more information please contact Alan Kilkenny, Business Development Manager: Tel +44 (0)1384 896 159 Email alank@gfsa.co.uk Web www.gfsa.co.uk

Aquaterra Energy, the specialist offshore engineering solutions company, has achieved an outstanding seven years with no Lost Time Incidents (LTIs).

Through its continued dedication to minimising the potential for accidents, incidents and ill-health, the company has reached the significant seven year total, equating to 2,555 days.

Aquaterra Energy understands the importance of continually striving to achieve the highest levels of health and safety for customers, contracting partners and employees, which is why health and safety is placed at the forefront of all activities and firmly embedded within the team and the company’s DNA. Through its vision to be partner of choice as a dependable and responsible supplier of products and services to the international oil and gas industry, Aquaterra Energy focuses on a continuous process of analysis and improvement, to ensure that products and services are delivered in a safe and sustainable manner, while reducing environmental impact, as demonstrated through its ISO 14001 certification.

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Hydrasun

“Securing the contract renewal with BP Azerbaijan, as an existing customer, is also a fantastic endorsement of the quality of product and service we provide and the technical capability of the company. We are looking forward to working safely and efficiently with the operator over the next three years and hopefully beyond that”.

Hydrasun currently exports to over 50 countries and has international operational bases established in Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Brazil and The Netherlands as well as a further presence in West Africa, US Gulf of Mexico and the Middle East. Hydrasun has grown to have nearly 600 employees, the majority of which are based in the UK. For more information please visit: www.hydrasun.com

Hydrasun, the leading specialist provider of integrated fluid transfer, power and control solutions to the global energy market, has secured contracts in Angola, the Gulf of Mexico and in Azerbaijan, with major oil and gas operator BP. The combined value of the three contracts is anticipated to run to seven figures over the next three years. Building on the success of its integrity management operations for BP in the North Sea, Hydrasun was awarded a three year contract earlier this year for hose integrity management services and product supply by BP Angola on its Block 18 assets.

A new three year master service agreement has also been awarded from BP in the Gulf of Mexico. Hydrasun has been selected as a technical partner to provide integrity management services for both flexible hose assemblies and small bore tubing on all seven BP deepwater assets in the area. A further agreement in the Caspian region is testament to Hydrasun’s long-standing relationship with BP Azerbaijan, having been an established service provider in the region since 2005. In conjunction with its existing in-country partners, Rapid Solutions LLC, and as part of Hydrasun’s ongoing commitment to providing local content, Hydrasun has established a new company, Hydrasun Rapid Solutions LLC. In July this year Hydrasun Rapid Solutions LLC was awarded the renewal of Hydrasun’s previous contract for the delivery of hose integrity management services and product supply on BP’s assets in the Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey region (AGT) for three years, with two one year extension options.

Through this win, Hydrasun Rapid Solutions LLC will also be providing support to the major ongoing Azerbaijan International Operating Company Chirag Oil Project, which aims to increase oil production and recovery from the Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli field through an offshore facility, which is designed to fill a critical gap in the field infrastructure between the existing Deepwater Gunashli and Chirag-1 platforms.

Bob Drummond, Chief Executive of Hydrasun, said: “These contract wins are extremely important for the further expansion of Hydrasun’s international business.

We have provided integrity management services to BP in the North Sea for a number of years now and we see the contract win in the Gulf of Mexico as a major breakthrough in developing our business in the US market. www.the-eic.com

MacLean Electrical Group’s Aberdeen business, which services the UK offshore operators and their contractors with electrical products and cables, has secured a new multi-million pound long-term supply agreement with Shell UK. The MacLean Group has a long history of supplying Shell UK, and the contract is for five years with a further two year option. The MacLean Group will provide Shell’s UK business with a wide range of electrical product including those for hazardous areas and harsh environments, to fulfil all the maintenance, repair and operational requirements for their offshore and onshore exploration and process facilities in the UK. The Shell contract rounds off a very successful year for the group’s Aberdeen business, which has continued to surpass growth expectations with awards of several major supply agreements and extensions to existing agreements with an estimated total value in excess of £80,000,000. During November a very significant agreement award was made to the Group by a large UK based chemical company covering a similar range of products to those outlined above.

The company has been the leading UK oil and gas industry maintenance, repair and operations supplier of electrical products and cables for several years due to its investment in people, systems and facilities, with strong support from its community of manufacturers.

The Altens-based facility, which includes warehouses, hazardous area licensed workshop facilities and the latest IT systems and E-trading capability, has benefitted from a multi-million pound investment in inventory this year and a further £5,000,000 investment is planned in 2013 to accommodate anticipated growth. The workforce in Aberdeen has increased in 2012 by 15%, and the business unit anticipates recruiting further additional personnel in the year ahead.

Group Managing Director Donnie MacLean said: “We are delighted with the success of our Aberdeen business which is down to the hard work, dedication and loyalty of our team. Our experienced staff, continuing investment in inventory, systems and facilities and excellent manufacturer support has ensured that we remain at the forefront of our markets.

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EIC Members News “Our clients demand a supply chain partner with knowledge and experience, where service and integrity is in-built, enabling them to minimise costs and cut supplier management time. They want attention to detail, product availability, timely provision of critical documentation and a robust and secure partner that has a clear focus on their business needs. Our team in Aberdeen provides all that and more”. Visit: www.maclean-electrical.com

Phoenix Contact

Leading North West recruitment agency Scantec is continuing to go from strength to strength having increased the turnover of its overseas business by 65%. The Birkenhead-based company, which supplies temporary and permanent staff to a variety of sectors including nuclear, energy and engineering, has grown the turnover of its overseas division from £1.9m to £3.9m compared to the same period in 2011.

This excellent growth has been achieved as a result of the company’s alignment with several key players in Norway’s offshore oil and gas sector. Furthermore, this is in the face of a gradual decline in production activity in Norway from 3.1m bpd in 2011 to 1.6m barrels per day.

Andrew Willmitt at Scantec said: “We are absolutely delighted with our phenomenal growth over the past twelve months. What is more, although the last year has been a challenging one for Norway in terms of oil and gas production, we believe a series of major oil and gas field discoveries in the Barents Sea could halt or even reverse this trend”. Norway’s national oil company Statoil and a host of other producers have announced a number of significant oil and gas discoveries in this remote region. The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (or NPD) has also estimated that the Scandinavian nation’s portion of the Barents Sea could contain six billion barrels of oil equivalent reserves.

Willmitt continued: “We have a high degree of confidence that the stable economy of Norway, outside of the EU, and the extensive natural reserves of oil and gas, make Norway a solid business environment for many years to come”. Scantec is one of the UK’s leading independent recruitment agencies. Initially servicing the petrochemical, shipbuilding and oil and gas industries, Scantec has since successfully branched out into other sectors including power generation, decommissioning, nuclear, defence, energy, process, pharmaceutical, FMCG, general engineering and civil and building. For more information please visit: www.scantec.co.uk

Two active Quint Oring redundancy modules are new in the Phoenix Contact product range. They increase the operational reliability by monitoring the redundant power supply solution from the output voltages of the power supplies through the power supply wiring up to the load, as well as the decoupling section up to the load current. They identify and provide advance warning about critical operating states. For instance, these devices signal incorrect wiring or defective cables, which, up until now, was not possible to this extent.

The newly developed ACB (Auto Current Balancing) technology of the modules doubles the lifetime of the redundantly operated power supplies, ensuring that both power supplies have the same load. The load current is automatically and symmetrically distributed.

Permanently monitoring the load current offers an important advantage: if additional loads are connected to a redundant power supply when expanding the plant or system, then this can cause redundancy to be lost.

The plant operating company can immediately identify if redundancy no longer exists, as the module signals the overload condition.

The devices with 2x10 A (1x20 A) and 2x20 A (1x40 A) are suitable for voltages from 18 up to 30V DC. The modules, which are only 32 or 38mm wide, are simply snapped onto mounting rails. Fit to cope with harsh industrial conditions, they operate at ambient temperatures extending from -25 up to +70°C. For ambient temperatures up to +40°C, continuous currents of 2x15 A or 2x26 A can be provided. The redundancy module uses MOSFETs for decoupling instead of the usual Schottky or silicon diode, therefore saving up to 70% energy. Using two positive output terminals, the wiring can be redundantly routed to the loads. For more information please visit: www.phoenixcontact.com www.the-eic.com

Global leading energy services company Senergy has strengthened its management team with three senior appointments.

The company, which provides fully-integrated project and asset development services across the energy industry, has appointed Rhys Medler to the newly created role of Vice President in Quality Health Safety Security and Environment (QHSSE) and Compliance.

He is joined by Dick Hall in the position of Alternative Energy and Power Engineering Global Co-ordinator and Tony Morton as Global Technical Head of Power Systems.

Senergy applies its expertise and technology to develop and manage oil and gas fields and alternative energy projects in partnership with its clients. The company was recently ranked in the Sunday Times 2012 HSBC International Track 200 league table as well as that of its 2011 Virgin Fast Track 100 of Britain’s fastest-growing privately owned companies.

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EIC Members News Over the past 12 months Senergy has appointed 50 members of staff into new roles across the business and expects to recruit around 100 new employees in the coming year. Senergy is also committed to providing development opportunities for existing members of staff, demonstrated with these latest appointments. The rapid expansion has been underpinned by the unveiling of new offices in Aberdeen, Bath, Dubai and Edinburgh during 2012. Mr Medler will be based in Aberdeen, while Mr Hall and Mr Morton will work from the US and Australia respectively.

Alasdair Buchanan, Senergy’s Chief Operating Officer said: “The continuing growth of Senergy will be supported by these appointments. All three have great experience within the company and have already played an important role in our success. These appointments help consolidate our position as a market leader in all forms of energy and provide a platform for future growth”.

Senergy is currently made up of more than 700 professionals worldwide across its Aberdeen headquarters and through a network of offices in the UK, Scandinavia, the Middle East, Australia, South East Asia and the Americas. Please visit: www.senergyworld.com

As part of their on-going global development strategy, TRAC Oil & Gas Ltd, the Scottish based company and leading provider of engineering support services for the inspection and maintenance of oil and gas assets, has recently opened an office in Perth, Western Australia.

Commenting on this development TRAC’s General Manager Daniel Hawthorn said: “There are various oil and gas hotspots around the world at present and Western Australia is certainly one of these. Many of our existing clients and new customers alike have been calling for TRAC’s services to be available in the Australasia region, and as such, we’re now delighted to be opening the doors of our Perth office. We look forward to building on our existing relationships in the region and aim to provide our customers with a competitive alternative and a service delivery that is second to none in line with our core values of service, safety, quality and innovation”.

For more information on TRAC Oil & Gas Ltd contact sam.peacock@trac.com or visit: www.tracoilandgas.com

Setting up a new business, particularly an engineering consultancy in Aberdeen, where the market is crowded and resources sparse, is challenging. Steve Rowbottom set up Theon Limited with Zulfiqar Hussain eight months ago. Here he explains how to stand out from the crowd: “Raising finance and recruiting staff are the biggest challenges to setting up in business today, with both bank loans and skilled people hard to find. At Theon we were able to establish the business without third party finances and allocated shares internally, which goes some way to helping with the recruitment issue.

“Theon’s unusual strategy was to recruit a senior team first, which is high risk both because it is expensive and because you need to get people of such calibre busy with engaging work to retain them.

“However, finding people is extremely difficult. While we were able to recruit a core team of people who we know and have worked with and used external recruitment companies with a track record we also looked beyond barriers of geography and industry. When it comes to a company’s base or bases there is no point cutting corners.

Staff won’t stay or customers be attracted to sub-standard locations. Choosing appropriate accommodation and investing in IT, procedures and accounts support is vital.

“Equally, spend time developing your brand. Look around the energy sector and you often see two names merged together, which offers little inspiration to those who don’t share either name. With people, a location and an identity in place, a new company then has to take a foothold in the market. We’re doing it on a discipline-by-discipline basis.

“Being successful as a new company is about challenging and bettering what other people offer, and doing it using simple concepts and language. Engineering is essentially quite simple when basic concepts are applied”. For more information visit: www.theonltd.com

Ejector technology specialists, Transvac, were kept busy at this years ADIPEC as their Zero-Flare Ejector solution gains traction with major operators.

Peter Ainge, Transvac’s Marketing Manager commented: “Flaring is a huge issue in the Middle East and operators are taking seriously the challenge of zero-flaring. It’s an important market for us, and although it’s still regarded as a new application of ejector technology, Transvac has many Zero-Flare Ejectors working in the region”.

Traditionally in the oil and gas industry, waste and surplus gas has been disposed of by flaring to atmosphere. Today this process is becoming increasingly unacceptable as the industry progresses towards eliminating the emission of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere whilst simultaneously conserving energy.

Therefore, the demand for equipment that can safely and economically compress waste and surplus gas back into the production process is rapidly increasing.

Ejectors are ideally suited to this application because they employ high-pressure gas (or liquid) energy to entrain and compress waste and surplus gas to a pressure where the gas can be recycled back into the production process or used as a fuel gas.

Transvac has supplied many flare reduction ejectors to operators in the region such as ADMA OPCO, ADCO, and PDO. “Having these great references is critical to instilling confidence in our technology,” said David Hoon, Transvac’s Technical Director. “Ejectors are very simple devices, with no moving parts and requiring no maintenance. We know they work reliably, it’s just getting the message out there. ADIPEC has been a great way of doing just that, speaking face to face with engineers”.

For more information on Transvac flare gas ejectors please visit: www.transvac.co.uk

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EIC Overseas Exhibitions Event Report UK Group at ADIPEC 2012 11 – 14 November 2012 Abu Dhabi National Convention Centre (ADNEC) 2012 was the most successful ADIPEC to date with more exhibitors, more features, more conference sessions and more visitors over the 4 days. The ADIPEC week kicked off with an EIC/Wood Group PSN Ice Breaker reception, held in the Splash Garden, Aloft Hotel on Saturday 10 November 2012. It was the ideal opportunity for companies to network and expand their contact base.

Thanks to Wood Group PSN for sponsoring the event.

The UK group covered a large area of 711m2 and was 50 companies strong. We were delighted to host Alan Duncan, Minister of State for International Development, pictured below, on his brief visit to the UK Group where some of the companies managed to talk to him.

An evening reception was held in the Residence Gardens, British Embassy, Abu Dhabi on Monday 12 November, to celebrate the UK presence at ADIPEC 2012 and the 20th Anniversary of Corrotherm International. It posed another fantastic networking opportunity which was enjoyed by all who attended.

ADIPEC was a tremendous success from the industry side. The exhibition not only had super majors such as BP and Shell exhibiting and speaking about their current projects and future plans in the MENA region, it also attracted tier one contracting companies such as Halliburton and Schlumberger who were demonstrating their new technologies for drilling and hydrocarbon extraction. BP’s Chief Executive, Robert Dudley, was there to open dialogue with ADNOC executives in order to allow BP to participate in the bidding process to develop Abu Dhabi’s largest onshore fields. The second ADIPEC awards ceremony was also held with five winners being chosen from a field of 170 applications by 21 senior executives from the oil and gas industry.

Winners included Shell and Petroleum Development Oman (PDO), both of whom received two awards.

Saudi Aramco also received an award, with the Smart Waterflood project being awarded the Best MENA Oil and Gas Innovation or Technology.

This ADIPEC undoubtedly saw the highest footfall and visitor quality to date. This is extremely good news in light of the fact that ADIPEC will now be an annual exhibition.

The EIC is looking forward to hosting the UK Group in 2013.

Overseas Exhibitions The EIC will again be managing the UK national pavilion at Oil & Gas Indonesia.

For more information please contact the overseas events team.

Booking Now Oil & Gas Indonesia (OGI) 2013 13 – 15 November 2013 Jakarta

Indonesia has the highest gas reserves and the second highest oil reserves, after Vietnam, among the ASEAN countries. It plays an important role in providing energy needs in the region. With a stable political climate and steady economic growth, Indonesia attracted US$20.9 billion investment in the oil and gas sector in 2012.

Major oil operators have increased their capital spending in this lucrative sector. Chevron has embarked on the US$7 billion ‘Indonesia deepwater development’ involving drilling of 28 deepwater wells in five integrated fields in the Makassar Strait. Inpex’s US$12 billion Abadi FLNG project is in the pipeline. Chevron, Pertamina and Medco have proposed to redevelop their mature fields using enhanced oil recovery technology. Total Indonesia remains committed to its investment in Indonesia.

As for the downstream sector, BP has recently agreed to proceed with the Tangguh LNG Train 3 expansion which will add another 3.8 million tonnes per annum to the existing facility. Pertamina has signed a number of MoUs with overseas petrochemical companies to jointly develop refineries and related petrochemical products.

State power company, PT PLN, has commenced the Phase 2 fast-track power programme which will add 10,000MW to the national power grid by 2014.

The government is also playing its part in supporting renewable energy by spending more resources on geothermal and hydro power projects.

With almost 300 active projects in the energy sector, Indonesia should not be missed.

For further information on these events please contact: Overseas Events Tel +44 (0)20 7091 8600 Email events@the-eic.com www.the-eic.com

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EIC UK, Overseas & Training

UK, Overseas & Training January 2013 10 Corporate Entertainment: Members Networking Day EIC Beijing 10 Management Course: Understanding Finance Neos Learning, EIC London 15 HSE Training: Introduction to ATEX Directives Baseefa, Buxton 16 HSE Training: Introduction to ATEX Directives Baseefa, Buxton 17 Management Course: Understanding Letters of Credit Institute of Export, EIC London 17 Sector-Based Forum: Refining & Petrochemicals Wood Mackenzie, EIC London 18 Management Course: Understanding Incoterms Institute of Export, EIC London 23 Business Presentation: Opportunities with PJD Group Northern Region 23 Management Course: Tendering for Success Rothera Group Ltd, EIC Aberdeen 23 Sector-Based Forum: Power Severn Power Station, Newport 24 Business Presentation: Opportunities with Aquamarine Power King James by Thistle, Edinburgh 24 Corporate Entertainment: Burns Supper Norwood Hall Hotel, Aberdeen 25 Technical Workshop: Introduction to Shale Gas EIC London 29 Industry Overview: Fundamentals of Power E.ON UK, Nottingham 31 Business Presentation: Opportunities with TomĂŠ and IESA Rio de Janeiro February 2013 6 Technical Workshop: Introduction to Control Valves Severn Glocon, Gloucester 11 Technical Workshop: Introduction to Subsea Systems ESD Simulation Training, EIC London 12 Sector-Based Forum: Renewables Imperial Hotel, Great Yarmouth 13 Technical Workshop: Introduction to Steam & Condensate Systems Spirax Sarco, Cheltenham 14 Business Presentation: Opportunities with Nuvia SITA NORM Score, Peterhead 19 Industry Overview: Fundamentals of LNG eMJay LNG, EIC London 21 Business Presentation: Opportunities with Petrofac Aberdeen 21 Corporate Entertainment: EIC Middle East Golf Tournament 2013 The Els Club, Dubai 21 Industry Overview: Fundamentals of Nuclear EIC London 22 Technical Workshop: Introduction to FPSOs ESD Simulation Training, EIC London 25 HSE Training: Introduction to 97/23/EC & UK Pressure Systems Nuvia, Warrington 26 Technical Workshop: Introduction to Electric Motors ATB Laurence Scott, Norwich Bridge Hotel, Wetherby 28 Business Presentation: The OPA and Costain 28 HSE Training: Introduction to Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC Amtri Veritas, EIC London March 2013

4-5 Management Course: The Experienced Manager Inspirit Training, EIC London 6 Management Course: Technical Report Writing Rothera Group, EIC London 7 Management Course: How to Write Winning Bids Rothera Group, EIC London 7 Corporate Entertainment: Pembroke Supper Cleddau Bridge Hotel, Pembroke 8 Corporate Entertainment: The Oil Barons Charity Ball Meydan Racecourse, Dubai 11-12 Management Course: The New Manager Inspirit Training, EIC London 20 Industry Overview: Fundamentals of Oil & Gas EIC Aberdeen 23 Corporate Entertainment: London Wasps v Northampton Saints Adams Park, High Wycombe April 2013 9 Management Course: Introduction to Social Media Herd Communications, EIC London

For further information on UK & Overseas Events and Training please contact: ukevents@the-eic.com

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EIC Exhibitions & Delegations/EIC National Events

Exhibitions & Delegations 2013

Status

19 - 24 January Overseas Delegation to Libya

Sold Out

Booking Now

2 - 7 February Overseas Delegation to Kurdistan

17 - 22 February Overseas Delegation to Ghana

Sold Out

20 - 22 February Australasian Oil & Gas (AOG)

Perth

3 Stands Remaining

19 - 21 March CIPPE

Beijing

Booking Now

March Overseas Delegation to Brazil

Register your Interest

14 - 20 April Overseas Delegation to Chile

Register your Interest

6 - 9 May Offshore Technology Conference (OTC)

Houston

5 - 7 June Oil & Gas Asia (OGA)

Kuala Lumpur Sold Out

Sold Out

11 - 14 June Brasil Offshore

MacaĂŠ

4 Stands Remaining

29 - 31 October OTC Brasil

Rio de Janeiro Register your Interest

10 - 13 November ADIPEC

Abu Dhabi

Register your Interest

13 - 15 November Oil & Gas Indonesia (OGI)

Jakarta

Booking Now

tbc Overseas Delegation to Australia

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tbc Overseas Delegation to Indonesia

Register your Interest

For further information on Exhibitions & Missions please contact: events@the-eic.com

National Events

2013

Status

22 - 23 May EIC Member Pavilion at All-Energy 2013

Aberdeen

Booking Now

4 June EIC Connect Oil, Gas & Power

Abu Dhabi

Booking Now

3 - 6 September EIC Member Group @ Offshore Europe

Aberdeen

Sold Out

Manchester

Register your Interest

12 - 13 November EIC Connect Energy

For further information on National Events please contact: nationalevents@the-eic.com

Jakarta 13 – 15 November 2013 BOOKING NOW Tel +44 (0)20 7091 8600 Email events@the-eic.com

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EIC UK News

News from our UK offices

Forthcoming Events

Sector-Based Forum: Refining & Petrochemicals 17 January 2013 EIC London The suspension of production at North Tees and the closure of Coryton in addition to the global economic downturn has led the UK’s petroleum production to steadily decline since its peak in 1999. With this falling demand, a rise in imports, demanding EU legislation and the emergence of competitive new markets, this trend looks set to continue.

Gordon McManus, Product Manager – Product Market Service at Wood Mackenzie will address the changing capabilities of the global refining industry and the regional effects this is having and will talk to EIC members about the positives that can be taken from this global shift in the sector’s expertise. Contact: sarah.slater@the-eic.com

Southern Region Annual General Meeting 5 December 2012 The Southern Region AGM took place in December and saw the following changes made to the Committee: Vice-Chairman Lesley Cripps, formerly of Chapman Freeborn Air Chartering Ltd, stood down following a move to a non-member company. Lesley has been an enthusiastic and extremely committed member of both the Southern Region Committee and the EIC, and we would like to extend our thanks to her for her dedication and excellent ideas. Chapman Freeborn continues to be represented on the Committee by Raj Sungha, Sales & Commercial Manager, who was nominated by Lesley. We are delighted to welcome Carron Freeney from Petrofac Engineering Ltd to the position of Vice-Chairman.

The Southern Region Committee underwent a large changing of the guard at the 2011 AGM, and so the majority of nominees in 2012 were re-elections. Many thanks to the two additional resigning Committee members for their support: Paul Coe, Veolia Water Solutions – Paul is also the Vice-Chairman for the Power Sector-Based Forum working group and has resigned from the Committee in order to concentrate more on this role. Justin Killick, formerly of AEG has left the company.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank those who are remaining on the Committee and to welcome those who have just been elected. The current Southern Region Committee is now as follows: Anthony Lawrence (Chairman), Energy and Environmental Engineering Carron Freeney (Vice-Chairman), Petrofac Engineering Ltd Phill Addison, Corrotherm International Limited Peter Fletcher, Invensys Operations Management Peter Foster, Kier Rachael Hamilton, Heatric Mark Harris, Koso Kent Introl Ltd Richard Houghton, Score (Europe) Ltd James Leeson, SNC-Lavalin UK Limited Keith Lightning, Lightning Group of Companies Glen Loftus, Systech International Rosario Obando, BOC Ltd Dilip Patel, Peerless Europe Ltd Steve Robinson, Honeywell Control Systems Ltd Raj Sungha, Chapman Freeborn Air Chartering Ltd Keith Tripp, James Walker SPS Chris Webborn, Delta Controls Ltd Michael Welch, Siemens Industrial Turbomachinery Ltd Kevin Williamson, Hertel (UK) Limited Jim Wright, KBC Process Technology Ltd If you are interested in finding out more about the Regional Committees and how to join, please contact: Charlotte Hust, Manager, Southern Region Contact: charlotte.hust@the-eic.com Helen Doona, Manager, Northern Region Contact: helen.doona@the-eic.com Lesley-Anne Brodie, Manager, Scotland Contact: les.brodie@the-eic.com www.the-eic.com

Business Presentation: Opportunities with PJD Group 23 January 2013 Northern Region Further details will be released shortly or check the website for more information. Contact: jennifer.hole@the-eic.com Sector-Based Forum: Power 23 January 2013 Severn Power Station, Newport Severn Power Station, operated by DONG Energy, is situated near Newport in South Wales and began generating power commercially in 2010 when the twin gas and steam turbines were brought on-line. The site has the capacity to generate up to 824MW of electricity and uses CCGT technology and some of the most modern energy generating equipment available, making it one of the most advanced and efficient power stations of its class. EIC members will have the opportunity to find out what is involved in the running of a UK power station and the operations and maintenance opportunities for the supply chain. The presentation will be followed by a tour of the station. Please note that places for this event are limited to 20 and will be offered on a firstcome, first-served basis. Contact: sarah.slater@the-eic.com Sponsored by Corporate Entertainment: Burns Supper 24 January 2013 Norwood Hall Hotel, Aberdeen This year’s Burns Supper will be held at the Norwood Hall Hotel in Aberdeen. Guests will be piped in to the hotel for a drinks reception followed by a delicious Burns themed menu. The Scottish Committee Chairman and EIC hosts will be on hand to ensure everyone receives a warm welcome. The evening’s entertainment will be the Immortal Memory from Jim Mein and ‘partner in crime’ Brian Goldie will provide Holy Wullies Prayer and Tam ‘o’ Shanter. Everyone will join in a rousing rendition of Auld Lang Syne to close. Those who attended our first ever Burns Supper earlier this year all agreed that this is a valuable addition to our corporate entertainment calendar and an excellent night’s networking with fellow guests is guaranteed. Contact: scotland.events@the-eic.com

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EIC UK News Sector-Based Forum: Renewables with E.ON, GYBC, ODE and Fendercare 12 February 2013 The Imperial Hotel, Great Yarmouth Further details will be released shortly or check the website for more information.

Contact: scotland.events@the-eic.com

Business Presentation: Opportunities with Aquamarine Power 24 January 2013 King James by Thistle Hotel, Edinburgh Aquamarine Power is a wave energy company with head offices in Edinburgh and further operations in Ireland and Northern Ireland. The company is currently developing its flagship technology, an innovative hydro-electric wave energy converter, known as Oyster®. Aquamarine Power’s goal is to develop commercial Oyster® wave farms around the world. Aquamarine Power recently won a major European Commission environment award. European Commissioner for the Environment, Janez Potočnik, gave the Edinburgh company first prize in the ‘product’ category for its innovative Oyster wave energy technology. The company is currently commissioning its Oyster 800 device at the European Marine Energy Centre in Orkney. Craig Denham, Project Engineer, is an outstanding speaker who has presented extremely successfully to EIC members in the past. Craig will talk about business opportunities currently available with Aquamarine Power including: background information on Aquamarine Power; current work and future opportunities; how to do business with Aquamarine Power (including how potential suppliers can pre-qualify and register as an approved vendor); key contact information including who the key project and procurement decision makers are with contact details. This will be a popular event – please mark the date in your diaries now as places will be limited.

Contact: scotland.events@the-eic.com

Business Presentation: Opportunities with Nuvia SITA NORM 14 February 2013 Score, Glenugie Engineering Works, Peterhead Further details will be released shortly or check the website for more information.

Contact: scotland.events@the-eic.com Business Presentation: Opportunities with Petrofac 21 February 2013 Aberdeen Further details will be released shortly or check the website for more information.

Contact: scotland.events@the-eic.com Business Presentation: Operations, Maintenance & Engineering Opportunities with Costain 28 February 2013 The Bridge, Wetherby The OPA operates and maintains the Government’s strategic aviation fuel distribution and storage system along with several RN oil fuel depots across England and Scotland. Costain provides wholelife, end-toend engineering services in the design, delivery and maintenance of national infrastructure. This presentation, which will be delivered by Simon Cook, OPA and Rob Turnbull, Costain will look at the delivery of a step change in how the OPA currently operates and maintains their assets. They will look at the vision and objectives of the project, the benefits of working together and also what the future holds over the coming 36 months.

Contact: jennifer.hole@the-eic.com

Business Presentation: Opportunities with SNC-Lavalin January 2013 EIC London SNC-Lavalin is one of the leading engineering and construction groups in the world, and a major player in the ownership of infrastructure and in the provision of operations and maintenance services. SNCLavalin companies provide engineering, procurement, construction, project management and project financing services to a variety of industry sectors, including agrifood, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, hydrocarbons and chemicals, environment, heavy construction, mass transit, mining and metallurgy, power and water management. Established in 2004, the Hydrocarbons & Chemicals office in Croydon is the SNC-Lavalin Global Centre of Excellence for offshore engineering. SNC-Lavalin has successfully delivered offshore solutions in the Middle East, Caspian Sea, Far East, West Africa, the Arctic, Sakhalin Island, North Sea and Canadian North Atlantic. SNC-Lavalin will provide EIC members with an overview of their activities and current global projects, provide details of their supplier registration requirements and discuss the project focuses of their London office. Further details of this presentation will be available shortly.

Contact: sarah.slater@the-eic.com

UK Executive Luncheons 2013 We are delighted to announce that in 2013 we will once again be running Executive Luncheons in each of the 3 EIC membership regions – South, North and Scotland.

We are therefore looking for a sponsor for each of the luncheons. The package will include numerous branding opportunities and benefits.

This is an ideal opportunity for a company looking to raise their profile within a specific region. In order to discuss the package further and find out more about the events, contact the Regional Manager of the lunch you would like to sponsor.

EIC Newsbriefs – Keeping you up to date on energy news from around the world. Email membership@the-eic.com www.the-eic.com

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EIC Training Services

Training Services

Management Course

Understanding Finance 10 January 2013 Neos Learning, EIC London This course will demystify finance; the terminology, the difference between capital and revenue, why the finances of a business run as they do, etc. It will consider how a business operates from a financial perspective.

This course looks at the essentials of getting budgeting right. For revenue expenditure, we consider cost control and different approaches and for capital expenditure we explain and explore business capital appraisal.

Understanding Letters of Credit 17 January 2013 The Institute of Export, EIC London This course has been specifically designed to help exporting companies to reduce the significant risks and costs associated with Letters of Credit received from buyers in new, difficult and emerging markets. Delegates will learn how to negotiate the most favourable L/C terms for their business, avoid unnecessary and costly amendments and discrepancies, and present documents which comply with the L/C terms. Those who will benefit from attending include all key personnel engaged in the Letters of Credit process, including export sales, finance teams, project managers and customer services.

Management Course

Management Course

Understanding Incoterms 18 January 2013 The Institute of Export, EIC London This half day course will benefit all key personnel engaged in international trade procedures, including export sales, purchasing managers, finance teams, project managers, export administrators, customer services and shipping. The course has been specifically designed to help companies to understand and apply the correct delivery terms when moving goods around the world. Delegates will learn how to select the most appropriate IncotermÂŽ rule for the mode of transport used and how to avoid costly pitfalls.

Tendering for Success 23 January 2013 Rothera Group Ltd, EIC Aberdeen This course will give delegates an understanding of the bid management process and a structure which can be used to produce high-impact, customer facing tenders. Attendees will gain an understanding of how to approach a biddable opportunity, the use of efficient resources, planning and managing the tender submission and how to incorporate different customer requirements. Participants will also learn how to use a range of planning tools as well as using evaluation criteria to gain a competitive advantage.

HSE Training

Technical Workshop

Introduction to ATEX 94/9/EC & 1999/92/EC 15 – 16 January 2013 Baseefa, Buxton Baseefa is a world leader in the certification of equipment for installation in hazardous atmospheres. The course consists of a number of modules which build upon each other so that following a section on the basic chemistry and physics of explosions it is clear how the various protection concepts work. The continuation of the course is concerned with how the protection concepts and the related installation rules fit with the two ATEX Directives.

An Introduction to Shale Gas 25 January 2013 EIC London This one-day workshop on how the shale gas industry works will explore the challenges facing the industry and will enable participants to understand the technological, geological, economic and environmental aspects of shale gas E&P. Richard Mew has over 30 years of expertise in the international oil and gas industry. Until recently he was Chief Executive of Gold Oil Plc and was Director of Business Development for Centrica Energy.

Management Course

Industry Overview

E.ON

The Fundamentals of Power 29 January 2013 E.ON UK, Nottingham This one day course will enable delegates to gain an appreciation of the fundamentals involved in the power generation industry and provide an appreciation of how modern day power plant works. It will provide a definition of terms used in the industry and discuss the energy conversion process as well as the systems found on power stations. Attendees will also learn about electrical plant and systems, and the role of transmission and distribution systems.

For further information on our courses please contact: ally.leboutillier@the-eic.com See the new 2013 Training Brochure and schedule included with this Monthly News www.the-eic.com

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EIC Middle East News

Middle East News

Regional Comment Woodside Petroleum takes 30% in Leviathan Woodside Petroleum has won the rights to buy a 30% interest in the Leviathan gas field. Woodside will purchase the rights at a price of $2.5 billion and will be a strategic partner in the drilling of wells. Delek will sell 15% of its share for $1.281 billion, Noble Energy will sell 9.66% of its share for $802 million and Ratio Oil Exploration will sell 5% of its rights for $417 million. Avner Oil Exploration will also sell 9.66% of its share.

Office News This issue must start by wishing all EIC members, especially those who are based here in the Middle East, a very happy and prosperous New Year. From a personal perspective, it’s difficult to comprehend where 2012 went.

It seems only a couple of weeks ago; we were in Algeria followed hot on the heels of the challenges presented by Basra. For 2013, we can see these destinations being replaced by Tripoli and Kurdistan.

Due to editorial deadlines, this is being written in Saudi Arabia where we are currently half way through Saudi British Energy week with the EIC being the most prominent developer having almost a third of the participants from the membership plus a quarter of the sponsoring companies also being EIC members. The programme has been fantastic with all members of the delegation having the opportunity to not only meet all the main energy sector players but also get at first hand an illustration of all the hurdles, challenges, rewards and countless opportunities that the Saudi energy sector has to offer UK companies.

This is happening hot on the heels of EIC Connect that, as expected, was a tremendous success with the newly added conference element being a particularly successful innovation. We now look forward to our very own EIC Connect event that is destined to take place in June, in Abu Dhabi at the St Regis Hotel. Details of speakers and other arrangements will follow shortly.

Our next regional event is in Dubai where we are hosting Jacobs Engineering. This follows on from a similar and very successful event that our colleagues in London were able to deliver. It also completes our calendar for the year which has seen almost twenty events ranging from the highly successful business presentations, networking and social nights, a training event plus our golf tournament.

Talking of golf tournaments, we are absolutely delighted that our plans for the 2013 event have exceeded all expectations to such an extent that we had to meet up with the club to determine exactly what their maximum number of players will be. The answer was 104 which is expected to be met plus there may even be a waiting list!

All in all then, we can be sure of a great day in February and, at the time of writing, we do still have a couple of sponsorship packages available which, given the high number of participants, could mean some great brand exposure for member companies.

We normally finish off the news section with some mentions of member company representatives who have passed by the office since the last edition but due to deadlines and travelling commitments, this is going to be held over until next time, so it just leaves me to repeat my New Year greetings as we look forward to all the challenges that 2013 can throw at us as well as delivering the solutions that will make it a truly memorable and eventful year.

Terry Willis, Director, Middle East Contact: terry.willis@the-eic.com

Waha Oil Company to produce 600,000b/d by 2017 The Waha Oil Company is planning to almost double production in Libya from its current rate of 320,000b/d to 600,000b/d. The increased production is expected to come from North Gialo, which is estimated will provide 150,000b/d, and NC-98, which is estimated to contribute 80,000b/d. The rest of the production will come from a number of smaller finds that will be tied into the Waha field.

First gas discovery for Repsol Repsol has made a natural gas discovery in the Illizi Basin, in south east Algeria. The Tihalatine Sud-1 (TIHS1) well flowed at 105,000 cubic metres per day and now appraisal work will be carried out to assess the size of the discovery. The TIHS-1 well is the first in the exploration programme, which commenced in July 2011 with the acquisition of 2D and 3D seismic data. The drilling programme includes four additional wells.

WorleyParsons awarded GES plus contract WorleyParsons has been awarded a GES plus (General Engineering Services) contract. The term of the contract will be for five years, with an option for up to three additional years. WorleyParsons will undertake the work alongside its local partners Abdulaziz Kamel & Partners Co and Alrabiah Consulting & Engineering Services.

WorleyParsons replaced Foster Wheeler as the contractor for one of the GES plus contracts as Foster Wheeler had not completed registration for the contract and this led to WorleyParsons being given another opportunity to secure a deal with Aramco.

ADNOC tests hydraulic fracturing The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has undertaken a hydraulic fracturing testing programme at the Diyab formation. The test used multi-stage acidic fracturing to generate potentially commercial gas flows from the limestone and dolomite at the formation. The programme was successful in physically and chemically opening channels in the dense rock through which gas could flow at a sustained rate into the well bore. $100 billion planned in oil investments Kuwait plans to spend some $100 billion on oil projects inside and outside the Gulf state over the next five years.

The expenditure is part of Kuwait’s long term strategy to raise output capacity to 4 million barrels per day from the current rate of 3 million barrels per day.

EIC Newsbriefs – Keeping you up to date on energy news from around the world. Email membership@the-eic.com www.the-eic.com

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EIC Asia Pacific News

Asia Pacific News

Regional Comment BG Group signs HoA for sale of QCLNG BG Group has signed a Heads of Agreement with China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) for the sale of certain interests in the Queensland Curtis LNG (QCLNG) project in Australia for $1.93 billion and the sale of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from BG Group’s global LNG portfolio. Fully-termed transaction agreements are expected to be executed in the first half of 2013, and upon closing, CNOOC will reimburse BG Group for its share of QCLNG project capital expenditures incurred from 1 January 2012.

Office News Following the very successful OSEA in Singapore and the equally successful EIC Connect in Manchester, the first week of December saw our CEO Ian Stokes arrive in Singapore on his second visit. Ian got to meet a cross-section of the membership at our celebratory office-warming and Christmas Party on 4 December.

Close to 40 members and guests attended and we had the distinguished presence of Alan Duncan, Minister of State for International Development. Steven Tan, Managing Director of Singapore Exhibition Services sponsored the event.

Looking back at the past year, in addition to our office move, some interesting milestones to note were the OSEA 2012 networking briefing event and the OSEA reception night we organised in conjunction with the British High Commission Singapore on 26 and 27 November. At the briefing, KBC Executive Vice President, David Turner gave a presentation on ‘Oil & Gas Developments in South East Asia’.

Our visit to the inaugural offshore oil and gas exhibition in Korea, Offshore Korea 2012 from 14 to 16 November 2012, was fruitful. Organised

by Busan Marine Equipment Association, Bexco, Kyungyon and Kotra and co-sponsored by the big 4 shipbuilding companies (Hyundai Heavy Industries, Samsung Heavy Industries, DSME and STX Offshore Shipbuilding), Offshore Korea was a success with over 400 participating exhibitors from 27 countries and 19,609 visitors over the 3 days. There were 30 EIC members that exhibited either on their own or through their agents. We had the opportunity to speak with most of them and received the general consensus that Offshore Korea is a quality exhibition that they would want to participate in again in the future. Offshore Korea 2014 will be a bigger show spanning 25,000m2.

We will bring a UK National Pavilion there next year.

Myanmar, following its democratic reform and removal of international sanctions, is currently reviewing its foreign investment policies and laws to facilitate foreign companies to trade and invest. The country is predicted to have high levels of economic growth in the coming years. Companies interested in Myanmar and its oil and gas developments should consider the following conferences in 2013 namely the Offshore Convention: Myanmar 2013 from 16 to 18 January 2013, the Myanmar Oil & Gas Summit on 4 and 5 February 2013 and the Myanmar International Trade & Investment Summit on 4 and 5 March 2013 at Yangon.

If you need any help or advice in the region or for more information about upcoming events, please contact us: Tel +65 6238 7756 Email singapore@the-eic.com Loong Say Meng, Director, Asia Pacific Contact: loong.saymeng@the-eic.com

Gorgon still on track The Gorgon LNG project in Australia remains on track to be finished by late 2014 despite speculation of a cost blowout at the $43 billion development. A review is already underway into Gorgon’s budget and schedule with Chevron’s board warning of significant headwinds because of labour costs and a strong Australian dollar.

The Gorgon project involves the development of the Gorgon and Jansz/Io gas fields offshore Western Australia, which includes the construction of a 15 million tonnes per annum LNG plant on Barrow Island and a domestic gas plant with the capacity to provide 300 terajoules per day to supply gas to Western Australia.

Woodside signs MoU with JBIC Woodside has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Japan Bank for International Co-operation (JBIC) aimed at supporting Japan’s requirement for stable and long-term energy supplies. Under the MoU, Woodside and JBIC will hold periodic discussions relating to Woodside’s future LNG developments and JBIC will consider providing financial support for those potential developments as well as creating opportunities for Japanese companies to participate in Woodside’s future LNG developments.

Daewoo estimated to win US$6.4 billion contracts Daewoo Engineering & Construction aims to secure overseas construction projects worth $6.4 billion in 2013, 30% more than 2011, by entering into new foreign markets and finding niche infrastructure-related projects.

It has been focusing largely on North Africa and the Middle East building oil and gas plants. It is also looking at South East Asia and South America for new sources of revenue, as well as securing a wide range of infrastructure development projects, such as ports and shipyards.

Shell to expand petrochemicals capacity in Singapore Shell plans to increase by more than 20% the production capacity of olefins and aromatics at its petrochemicals complex on Jurong Island. The ethylene cracker, which opened in March 2010, is integrated with the company’s 500,000 barrels-per-day refinery on Bukom Island and a mono-ethylene glycol plant in the Jurong Island industrial complex.

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EIC China News

China News

China approves natural gas development plan China has approved the country’s natural gas development strategies for the current 12th five-year economic plan to 2015, the National Development and Reform Commission said last year. The country’s total natural gas consumption will hit 230 billion cubic metres/ year (22.2bcf/day) by 2015, while supply capacity will exceed 260bcm, the NDRC said. This includes gas imports and domestic unconventional gas sources such as coalbed methane, shale gas and synthetic coal to gas.

According to the report, the gas plan has been approved by the State Council and outlines strategies to increase the supply of resources, speed up pipeline networks and LNG import terminal construction. It also stresses longterm planning to balance supply with demand.

Forthcoming Events Corporate Entertainment: Members Networking Day 10 January 2013 EIC Beijing The first networking event in the new year will give members who work in China a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the new year and to share with us your ideas on how to make the most of EIC Beijing. We will also be holding a training session for those members who are not familiar with the newly developed EIC website.

CIPPE 19 – 21 March 2013 New Exhibition Centre, Beijing As the biggest oil and gas equipment exhibition in Asia, the EIC will be managing the UK Pavilion for this event this year. A workshop with CNOOC’s key subsidiaries from engineering and procurement will be sponsored

by UKTI and be available to all of our exhibitors in the region. Recruiting is underway so please register as soon as possible. For more details please visit our website.

CNOOC finds gas field in South China Sea Wang Yilin, Chair of China National Offshore Oil Company announced at the Communist Party Congress in Beijing that CNOOC Ltd has found a big gas field in Yinggehai Basin in the South China Sea. Wang did not elaborate, saying the size of the reserve is being evaluated by the state. A gas reserve of at least 50 billion cubic metres, or about 1.6 trillion cubic feet, is typically considered a major discovery. He could be referring to Dongfang 13-2, where CNOOC drillers tested in August more than 1 million cubic metres of daily gas output at a single well, making it one of the largest gas discoveries offshore China. Yinggehai Basin, in the north-western part of the South China Sea, is mostly rich in gas not oil, experts say. CNOOC also made a major oil find with geological reserves of about 100 million tonnes in the Bohai Sea, off north China earlier this year.

For information and business support in China contact: Salina Zhang, Regional Manager, China Contact: salina.zhang@the-eic.com

Regional Comment New Chinese leader Xi Jinping China’s 18th Party Congress, held in November 2012, decided the country’s leadership for the next decade. As incumbent leader, Xi Jinping, the General Secretary of the Communist Party will take over from Hu Jintao in March 2013. The move signals the transition of power from one political generation to the next. The newly appointed Politburo Standing Committee will set the direction for China’s economy. It is expected that this leadership transition will bring some policy changes to the country’s political, social and economic development, although with the 12th Five Year Plan running until 2015, the blueprint for the medium term is already well-known and business is expected to be as usual without significant changes.

INEOS licenses polypropylene process in China INEOS Technologies has licensed a process for the manufacture of homopolymers, random copolymers and impact copolymers to China Shenhua Coal and Chemical Xinjiang Coal Chemical Co, a subsidiary of China Shenhua Group Corp Ltd. The 450kiloton/y polypropylene (PP) plant, downstream from an MTO unit, is located in Urumqi City, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, China. It will produce a wide range of PP products to serve the growing market in China. This is the second time that China Shenhua has chosen INEOS technology.

Rolls-Royce wins order to power supply vessels Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has won a £12 million order to design and equip two platform supply vessels (PSVs). The vessels will be built at Jiangsu Eastern Heavy Industries Co Ltd in China. RollsRoyce UT 755 LN vessels are designed specifically for transporting solid and liquid cargo to and from offshore oil and gas platforms worldwide. In addition to the design, Rolls-Royce will supply an extensive range of onboard equipment, including main engines, propulsion system, thrusters, automation and control systems, deck machinery, bulk handling systems, rudders, steering gears and shaft generators. The vessels are due for delivery in 2014.

Huntsman to build chemical plant in Nanjing Huntsman Corp is partnering with Sinopec Jinling Co, a subsidiary of the Chinese petrochemical company Sinopec, in a joint venture to build a US$750 million chemical plant in Nanjing, China. Huntsman, a chemicals manufacturer, said it will use its manufacturing technology to start up the plant, which will produce propylene oxide and methyl tertiary butyl ether. In the joint venture, called Nanjing Jinling Huntsman New Materials Company Ltd, Huntsman owns 49% and Sinopec 51% of the company’s assets. The venture plans to complete the new chemical facility by 2014, and the facility is expected to produce 550 million pounds of propylene oxide and 1.6 billion pounds of methyl tertiary butyl ether.

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EIC North and Central America News

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More than two-thirds of the East Coast’s refineries and pipelines were closed in advance of the hurricane.

The pipeline network held up well in the storm; however pipelines that deliver goods such as diesel, gasoline, and crude oil need power to function, and the region was experiencing power blackouts. Another consequence of the storm included the inability to offload product shipments, and its ensuing backlogs. Inability to return the pipelines to service contributed to major gas shortages in the area. Refineries in the region, which account for nearly 7% of the nation’s capacity, also experienced flooding and power outages.

Renewable systems in the area appear to have not suffered serious damage but as they too are tied into the local power grids, they are as vulnerable as other forms of power when it comes to transmission and distribution.

The safety aspect of clean energy became even more evident when compared to fossil-fueled and nuclear plants that could potentially leak and contaminate.

The damage is estimated at more than $52 billion.

The storm will provide opportunities for those who can capitalise in repairs, reconstruction, grid modernisation as well as those proposing solutions to problems such as energy storage.

Happy New Year from the EIC Houston team. We hope you had a safe and happy holiday season and wish you many blessings in the New Year. To close out the year we hosted our first annual holiday Open House on 13 December and had a wonderful afternoon interacting with our tenants and members in the quiet setting of our office. We had a great turnout and appreciate everyone who made the event successful and enjoyable. If you weren’t able to join us this year we hope you will next year.

As we enter 2013 we are very excited about the opportunities that lie ahead. We have re-instated our quarterly EICDataStream training. Lisa Defalco, Business Information Manager, led our first training session on 5 December and we have scheduled the next one for February 2013. We will host ‘Technical Writing’ in January, ‘Tendering for Success: How to Write Winning Bids’ in February and are working on a date to reschedule the ‘Introduction to the North American Downstream & Petrochemical Industry: Outlook, Opportunities and Challenges’. We’ve received some very positive feedback from our recent business presentations and will be taking the this into account as we move forward with our 2013 programme.

I recently attended EIC Connect Oil & Gas 2012 in Manchester, UK. This two day event attracted close to 1000 industry colleagues from the UK supply chain. The format of the event changed this year to incorporate 4 conference sessions alongside the exhibition and workshops. This allowed delegate companies to increase the scope of attendance from within their own organisations and offer the operators and contractors the opportunity to educate the UK supply chain on their future requirements. The conference was very beneficial and a superb networking opportunity. I met a vast number of our members and look forward to interacting with them again in the future.

For additional information about the EIC Houston office, our upcoming events or should you require any assistance in the North and Central America market, please contact us.

Aimee Marsh, Executive Director, North and Central America Contact: aimee.marsh@the-eic.com

AMEC and Samsung Oil & Gas form JV In the offshore industry, several big names are joining forces. Schlumberger and Cameron are combining their subsea businesses into a JV called OneSubsea.

Cameron will operate the JV with a 60% interest. FMC and Edison Chouest Offshore are also forming a subsea services JV, which will be based in Houston. Samsung Oil and Gas (51%) and AMEC (49%) are also now in a JV for future offshore FEED projects. AMEC Samsung Oil & Gas (ASOG) will employ up to 500 people by 2018 and will also be based in Houston.

BP wins four deepwater exploration blocks In Canada, BP has won four deepwater exploration blocks offshore Nova Scotia. BP must submit an Exploration Plan to the Petroleum Board by Q2 2013. In Mexico, BP has signed a technology license agreement and will share its technical information on building deepwater well-capping equipment with PEMEX.

Regional Comment

KBR and Southern Company unite to promote TRIG In power news, KBR and Southern Company are uniting to promote their Transport Integrated Gasification (TRIG) technology which is currently being used at the Kemper County natural gas-fired, combined cycle plant. NRG will acquire GenOn Energy Inc, furthering NRG’s expansion plans in Texas. TransAlta Corp and MidAmerican are forming a partnership to seek opportunities for new gas-fired power plants in Canada, focusing on the Alberta oil sands and the emerging Pacific Coast LNG export industries.

Storm damage to cost $52 billion The hurricane season of 2012 ended in November with the Gulf of Mexico emerging relatively unscathed, with only one Category 1 hurricane, Isaac, getting through to Louisiana in August. The East Coast of the US was not as fortunate, and the end of October brought Hurricane Sandy pounding on the Mid-Atlantic states, destroying the New Jersey coast and creating havoc in New York City as well as many other states in the region. Millions of people were left without power for days and even weeks.

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EIC South America News

South America News

UK Oil & Gas Brazil 2013 March 2013 Rio de Janeiro UKTI is leading a high level business mission to Brazil to promote the UK’s excellence in the oil and gas sector. This mission will coincide with the ‘UK Brazil Oil & Gas Showcase’ – designed to be a highly publicised forum of UK capability, taking place on 12 March, and complemented by three supporting business missions to Brazil promoting the specific strengths of UK oil and gas in the key areas of subsea, offshore maintenance and enhanced oil recovery and offshore construction.

The EIC is leading the offshore construction delegation.

For further details contact: raelene.wilcock@the-eic.com Clarisse Rocha, Regional Manager, South America Contact: clarisse.rocha@the-eic.com

Office News

The 11th Brazil bid round of 174 blocks (87 offshore and 87 onshore) which was authorised by President Dilma Rousseff in September 2012, is expected to take place in May 2013. The definition of bidding process for the FPSOs for the assignment area, the production start up at pre-salt wells apart from the 13 already operating, and the local content requirements are some of the matters under discussion which might present favourable opportunities for foreign companies.

Forthcoming Events With these issues in mind, the EIC wishes to bring to the attention of its members two events taking place next year in Rio de Janeiro, from which EIC members will be granted 15% discounts.

AccelerateBrazil: The Infrastructure and Investment Expo-Forum being held on 7 – 8 May 2013 in Rio de Janeiro, will address the enormous challenges the country faces in bringing its ageing infrastructure up to speed and highlight a bewildering array of opportunities in key sectors, ranging from transportation and logistics (road, rail and ports), to energy, water, sanitation, tourism and leisure, environment and safety and more.

Accelerate Oil & Gas being held on 21 – 22 May 2013, also in Rio, will examine issues pertaining to the development and exploitation of Brazil’s enormous pre-salt oil and gas deposits. Focus areas will include exploration and production, innovative technologies, policies and regulations, environmental issues, transport/infrastructure, financing mechanisms and foreign direct investment.

Registration is available at: Accelerateoilandgas.com and Acceleratebrazil.com with the discount code EIC9236.

Regional Comment

Petrobras aiming at 94% efficiency in Campos Basin The operator is working to increase to 94% the operational efficiency of its Rio de Janeiro operational base (dubbed UO-Rio) by investing $710 million in the unit. UO-Rio, whose operational efficiency currently stands at 91%, comprises 15 offshore platforms installed on seven concession blocks and is responsible for the production of 900,000b/d of oil. Plans for UO-Rio are part of the Increasing Operational Efficiency Programme (Proer), which has already begun at the UO-BC operational base in Macaé (currently with an efficiency of 71%) and may also include the UO-ES base in Espirito Santo. Proer will focus on the introduction of new production systems, integration of operations, better maintenance and the adoption of new technologies, among other measures.

Operational efficiency has become a crucial issue for Petrobras, which saw its production plummet to 2008 levels last October.

Maersk to expand Brazilian fleet Maersk Supply Service has announced plans to increase by 60% its fleet of offshore support vessels in Brazil in order to meet rising production goals. The company had 15 vessels operating in the country last November and plans to add another 10 vessels by the end of the decade.

It is understood that Maersk is considering constructing the units in Brazilian shipyards.

Business Presentation: Opportunities with Tomé Engenharia and IESA 31 January 2013 Rio de Janeiro This event will showcase opportunities with two major EPC companies within the Brazilian oil and gas industry.

Petrobras has awarded Tomé Engenharia and Ferrostaal a topside contract for six FPSO units. The value of the deal is worth around $866.72 million and also includes an option to work on topsides for two FPSOs. Ferrostaal will be providing processing technology, engineering and project management and Tome will be undertaking the installation; building water treatment modules, pig launcher/receiver, two oil processing units and manifolds, while both will be responsible for procurement of the topsides. IESA has taken part in major projects such as the Abreu e Lima refinery as well as several Petrobras platforms such as P-63 and P-55. Most recently, IESA has been awarded a $720 million contract by Petrobras to build CO2 compression and injection, export gas compression and main gas compression (with steam recovery) modules for 6 FPSOs.

Argentina freezes Chevron assets A court in Buenos Aires has recognised a judgment issued by an Ecuadorian court in 2011 and frozen up to $19 billion in Chevron assets in Argentina. The ruling is based on an environmental damages lawsuit filed by indigenous tribes in Ecuador, which claim that the operator is responsible for water contamination and inappropriate waste disposal in the Amazon forest (caused by Texaco, acquired by Chevron in 2000). As Chevron has few assets in Ecuador, plaintiffs are now demanding compensation in courts elsewhere in South America. Chevron, which dismisses the ruling as a product of fraudulent legal procedures, has said that its

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