EIC Monthly News November 2014 by Energy Industries Council

EIC Monthly News November 2014

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The Chief Executive Welcome to the November edition of the Monthly News. Firstly, I would like to congratulate AMEC and its technology partner DAI, the worthy winners of the EIC Award for Supply Chain Excellence 2014 for their Track & Trace system, which identifies and tracks materials across the supply chain. I’d also like to make a special mention of Cape Environmental Services, who was highly commended for its Torpedo internal overboard caisson cleaning system. The EIC’s President Lord Howell presented the awards at the EIC National Dinner on 16 October, which I hope many of you had the opportunity to enjoy. The event proved to be a delightful evening set in the Central Hall at the Natural History Museum. In its second year, the Award attracted a 20% increase on the number of entries from the inaugural year. Seven companies were shortlisted by our independent judging panel, who all submitted first-class entries and maintained the exceptionally high benchmark set in 2013. The EIC is once again about to host the UK Pavilion at ADIPEC in Abu Dhabi, bringing together 60 leading UK-registered suppliers. This year, I am looking forward to welcoming UK Energy Minister Matthew Hancock, British Ambassador to the UAE, Philip Parham, and British Ambassador to Iraq, Frank Baker, to our exclusive reception event at The A-Loft Hotel to network and discuss local markets with British suppliers. In the Middle East region, soaring demand has fuelled a dash for gas, increased interest in renewables and even moves into shale exploration in Saudi Arabia, all of which offer substantial new market opportunities for experienced UK businesses. Indeed, analysis carried out by the EIC using EICDataStream indicates that Abu Dhabi in particular is playing a starring role in the region’s upstream sector. Of 246 major upstream contracts (EPC, FEED and PMC) awarded in the MENA region between January 2010 and September 2014, over a quarter (66) were for work on projects in Abu Dhabi where the goal of increasing onshore oil production, particularly through innovative EOR technologies, and the pursuit of gas to meet increasing demand is driving heavy investment. Back in the UK, Government and industry are both focused on maximising oil and gas reserves from the mature North Sea province, a strategy that seems to have found clearer direction following the publication of the Wood Review earlier this year. This, and the operating environments in other pertinent geographies and markets will be on the agenda at EIC Connect Oil & Gas, taking place at Manchester Central on 25-26 November. The programme goes from strength-to-strength and I am delighted to announce that high-profile speakers from ConocoPhillips, PEMEX, Premier Oil, Shell, Technip, WorleyParsons, Wood Group and many more will be talking to delegates about topical issues and project opportunities in the upstream, midstream and downstream sectors. Delegate bookings are now open so if you would like to book your place, please visit: www.eic-connect.co.uk The latest edition of the EIC Monitor Oil & Gas report has been released (Q3, 2014), and shows that the global oil and gas industry has followed a gentle downward trajectory of project contracting activity since the last quarter, suggesting that rising costs and a declining oil price are starting to make an impact. Nonetheless, I am confident that the wealth of knowledge and flexibility characteristic of our member companies will focus on progress and innovation, realising a new tranche of opportunities for the supply chain. Please see page 4 to read the full report. Another announcement in the last month has been the European Commission’s approval of the UK’s State Aid funding for EDF Energy’s Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant in Somerset, clearing one of the hurdles before a final investment decision is reached. This was one of the leading topics up for discussion at the World Nuclear Exhibition in Paris, where EIC took a group of companies for the first time. To maximise the global opportunities, I encourage you to make full use of EICDataStream and the many other products and services provided by the EIC to assist you in promoting your products and services and gaining a competitive edge. Wishing you continued business success. Claire Miller, Chief Executive www.the-eic.com

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EIC Monitor

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Events Diary

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UK News

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EIC Sector Analysis

Sector Analysis Ice, ice, maybe? – rising Arctic optimism

The melting ice caps have also opened up previously inaccessible routes which are promising for both trade and exploration. The two routes currently proposed are the Northwest Passage and the North Sea route. Of the two, the North Sea route looks increasingly likely. In August 2013, the first container-transporting vessel sailed along the North Sea route. Potential upsides include a 40% reduction in fuel and the resulting emissions and the bypassing of the Suez and Panama canals, thereby cutting out the costly toll charges altogether. The creation of the Arctic Economic Council (AEC), which held its first meeting in early September this year, offers further encouragement for businesses. The AEC will develop a sustainable framework for business development in the Arctic by acting as a source of advice to the Arctic Council, while fostering business relationships across the Arctic through supplying its own membership, governance and activities. A general framework for further work was established at the AEC’s inaugural meeting. It intends to focus on market access and investments, public-private partnerships, establishing local foundations and developing employment and educational opportunities for the indigenous people. The Arctic is administered according to the domestic laws and regulations of each Arctic state, but is also subject to bilateral, regional and international agreements. The overarching legal framework that governs activities on, over and beneath the Arctic (as with the world’s oceans) is the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), which has, amongst other things, set territorial boundaries, exclusive economic zones and established freedom of navigation rights. While the US subscribes to most of UNCLOS as universal law, it remains one of only a few nations in the world to not have ratified the treaty. Which could create an interesting, possibly fractious, situation next year, as the US will take over the chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2015. While there may be several difficulties involved in exploring the Arctic, territorial disputes should not be one. The overwhelming majority of Arctic resources fall within accepted national boundaries. Indeed, since 2010, diplomats have continued to cite the resolution of the decades-old maritime border dispute between Russia and Norway over the Barents Sea as a model for Arctic diplomacy. With the sharply rising costs in discovered areas, frontier regions such as the Arctic are not only looking increasingly feasible, but also more and more necessary to encourage growth and optimism in an industry ever more in need of it. John Bridgeman Sector Analyst (Upstream) Tel +44 (0)20 7091 8637 Email john.bridgemen@the-eic.com

The melting of Arctic Sea ice to record lows in recent years has prompted many nations, primarily those with an Arctic coastline – the US, Canada, Russia, Norway and Denmark (Greenland) – to reassess their commitments and strategic interests. While shorter trade routes through the arctic, such as the proposed North Sea Route, could be a boon to export-driven nations such as China. In terms of petroleum exploration, shrinking margins have made previously feasible discoveries uneconomic. This has in turn increased the minimum resources required to develop new fields. Finding such large discoveries is very unlikely in mature fields with few unknown areas left to explore, leading companies reliant on elephant discoveries in frontier regions. ExxonMobil, Rosneft, Statoil, ConocoPhillips and Shell are some of the operators already active in one of the world’s least explored regions for hydrocarbons. Rosneft’s recent light oil and gas discovery in the world’s northernmost well in the Kara Sea is a source of encouragement and an example of the possible rewards gained from the Arctic. With estimated reserves of 730 million barrels of oil and 11.9 trillion cubic feet of gas, the Podeba discovery is accurately described as a giant. Rosneft estimates that the field contains some 30 similar accumulations totalling up to 87 billion barrels of oil equivalent. The field may become one of the world’s most important crude-producing areas depending on how much of these resources are economically recoverable. It has been suggested that the Kara Sea area could challenge Saudi Arabia for resource potential. As Saudi Arabia can boast a proven resource of 265.9 billion barrels of oil (16% of the entire globe), this is quite a claim. While less dramatic than the Podeba discovery, the Pingvin well in the Barents Sea is also a source of promise for Arctic exploration. The discovery of gas may have been a disappointment for Statoil as a large oil discovery is the only sure fire way for an economically viable development in Norway’s current tax climate. Yet, it is a promising sign for the future. While the discovery is currently considered non-commercial, Statoil sees it as a new play opener in the frontier area. The most recent Circum-Arctic Resource Appraisal, conducted in 2008 by the US Geological Survey (USGS), estimated that nearly one-quarter of the Earth’s undiscovered, recoverable petroleum resources lie in the region: 13% of the oil, 30% of the natural gas, and 20% of the liquefied natural gas. More than 80% of these are thought to be offshore. Russia has been the most eager to invest in recent years with forty-four of around sixtytwo large Arctic oil and gas fields discovered in Russia – eleven in Canada, six in Alaska and one in Norway. www.the-eic.com

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EIC Monitor

Volatility hits oil and gas contracting levels, according to EIC Monitor The latest EIC Monitor report shows that the global oil and gas industry has followed a gentle downward trajectory of project contracting activity in the last quarter (Q3: Jul-Sept 2014), with 139 contracts placed, a decrease of 7% compared to 149 in Q2 2014, and a significant 22% decrease on the 178 contract awards made in Q3 2013.

Aibel was also successful in the Norwegian North Sea, securing a contract on Statoilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s US$50 million Oseberg C Continuous Drilling project, for which Apply Leirvik was awarded an EPC contract to fabricate the additional living quarters. In the Middle East, EPC activity has been dominated by projects in Abu Dhabi, where National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC) and Hyundai Heavy Industries were both awarded EPC packages on the US$3.5 billion Nasr offshore oil field development. A consortium of Technip and NPCC also landed the contract to upgrade gas facilities at the US$350 million Umm Shaif Super Complex. In neighbouring Saudi Arabia, Essar Group has been appointed to carry out the EPC work for the US$54 million Abqaiq Crude Stabilisation Plant upgrade in Shaybah.

Upstream

In Q3 2014, a total of 40 major contracts (EPC, FEED and Subsea/SURF) were awarded across 35 upstream developments, a significant decline of 41% from 68 awards in Q2 2014, and a 49% decline on Q3 2013 figures. The decline reflects the slowdown in global upstream project activity, largely due to rising costs. A total of 22 EPC contracts, 12 FEED contracts and 6 Subsea/SURF contracts were awarded in Q3 2014.

FEED Activity In Q3 2014, there was a broad geographic spread of upstream FEED activity although Norway led activity, accounting for a quarter (3) of contracts awarded. Aker Solutions sub-contracted a major FEED award for the US$19.4 billion Johan Sverdrup development in the Norwegian North Sea to RBS, a subsidiary of UK-based drilling contractor KCA Deutag. Also in the same waters, Sevan Marine was appointed to conduct the FEED work on the hull and marine systems for the US$1.6 billion Bream oil field development. Further north in the Norwegian Sea, Aibel is to carry out a study to clarify upgrade solutions on an FPSO unit with regard to the possible future connection of existing discoveries as part of a framework agreement between Marathon Oil and Aibel for FEED studies on the US$720 million Alvheim & Vilje development. On the UKCS, IntecSea was awarded the FEED contract for subsea work on the US$3 billion Culzean HPHT field in the Central North Sea. In British territories overseas, progress continues on the US$5.2 billion Sea Lion Discovery Area development off the coast of the Falklands Islands, where AMEC has been awarded a FEED contract for the topsides on a Tension Leg Platform. Elsewhere, progress is continuing on the major US$46 billion Libra Oil & Gas field development, offshore Brazil, where Wood Group Mustang has been awarded a FEED contract to carry out the topsides engineering for a leased FPSO that will carry out long duration tests (LDTs). Projects in the MENA region have accounted for a further four FEED contracts: Foster Wheeler secured a five-year contract for the US$3 billion Empty Quarter, South Ghawar and Jafurah tight gas development; Tecon Engineering was appointed as FEED contractor for DNOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s US$150 million expansion at the Tawke and Khanke oil fields in Iraq; CB&I is to carry out design work for the US$1.5 billion Ain Tsila project, onshore Algeria; and a consortium of Foster Wheeler and Taknia Libya Engineering secured a contract for the US$900 million Area 47 Ghadames Basin onshore development in northwestern Libya.

EPC Activity The Asia Pacific, North Sea and Middle East regions have been hotspots of activity, together accounting for 14 EPC contracts across 11 upstream developments. In the Asia Pacific region, EPC activity has been dominated by Indonesia where a consortium of Bumi Armada and Gema Group secured two awards for work on a FPSO to be deployed on the US$1.2 billion Madura BD, MDA, MBH gas field development; McDermott Intl won a contract to build the BTJT-A Jacket for the US$500 million Bukit Tua field; Bakrie & Brothers were appointed to carry out mooring fabrication for the US$3 billion Banyu Urip oil field development; and a consortium of Technip and Wijaya Karya landed the EPC work for the US$250 million Matindok gas field in Sulawesi. In nearby Malaysia, Malaysia International Shipping Corp was appointed to build a Marginal Mobile Production Unit for the US$200 million Ophir oil field development. On the UKCS, Veolia Environment has been awarded a major contract to decommission the 14,000 tonne YME oil platform, and further contracting activity has taken place on the US$700 million Bentley heavy oil field development, where Aibel has won a contract to install an Arup Concept Elevating (ACE) platform. www.the-eic.com

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EIC Monitor Subsea/SURF Activity North and South America led Subsea/SURF activity in Q3 2014, accounting for five out of the six such contracts awarded this quarter. Technip won both of the upstream Subsea/SURF awards made on projects in the deepwater Mississippi Canyon block in the US Gulf of Mexico. The French contractor also secured a Subsea/SURF contract for work on the US$582 million Edradour field development in the West of Shetland area of the UKCS. In Brazil, Petrobras awarded two Subsea/ SURF equipment supply contracts for its pre-salt developments. GE Oil & Gas secured a contract to supply eight subsea manifold systems, while FMC Technologies won a contract for the manufacture of over 200 subsea trees and related tools and 16 subsea manifolds. To the north, in Trinidad & Tobago, BP awarded OneSubsea a contract to manufacture subsea trees for its US$2 billion Juniper offshore gas project.

In northern Kuwait, three EPC contracts have been awarded for the construction of large crude oil gathering centres and associated facilities in order to increase crude production to 3.65MMbbl/d by 2020. Also in the Middle East region, China Petroleum Pipeline Bureau landed a contract to build 29 storage tanks at the Nassiriya & Bin Umar Oil Storage Depots in southern Iraq. In the US, CB&I won contracts for internal floatingroof crude oil tanks at the US$340 million Beaumont Crude Terminal Expansion in Texas and for equipment and process modules at the US$200 million Bradley Gas Processing Plant expansion in Oklahoma. In Wyoming, Plum Energy has been appointed to build a US$50 million small-scale LNG plant adjacent to the Eagle Butte Mine. FEED/Pre-FEED Activity North America has dominated activity again this quarter, with 3 FEED contracts and 7 Pre-FEED contracts awarded in the US and Canada. As per Q2 2014, the high level of activity in North America can be attributed to the progress being made on LNG plants, which account for all but two of the FEED/Pre-FEED contracts this quarter. In the US, activity was led by projects in Alaska, where a total of five contracts were awarded across three projects. A JV of Fluor and WorleyParsons secured a Pre-FEED contract for major industrial plant at the US$45 billion SCLNG Liquefaction Plant in Nikiski, where a JV of Fugro and Moffatt & Nichol International also won the Pre-FEED for the dock and LNG loading; Michael Baker was appointed Pre-FEED contractor on the US$3 billion Alaska Pipeline Project; and KBR will carry out the Pre-FEED for the US$1.5 billion Alaska-Japan LNG plant near Port MacKenzie, Cook Inlet. Here, PND Engineers was also awarded a FEED contract for the design of the dock. Down on the Gulf coast, WorleyParsons secured a contract to carry out the Pre-FEED for the pipeline at the US$10 billion Golden Pass LNG Plant expansion at Sabine Pass, Texas, where a consortium of CB&I and Chiyoda also landed the FEED contract for the LNG plant. In neighbouring Louisiana, Bechtel secured the FEED contract for the US$1 billion Louisiana LNG plant on the east bank of the Mississippi river. Elsewhere in the US, Mott MacDonald secured a contract for Pre-FEED work on a planned upgrade of the existing pipeline system in New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Connecticut. In Canada, Foster Wheeler won a contract for the preliminary design and engineering of the US$9 billion Guysborough LNG export terminal in Melford, Nova Scotia.

Midstream

In Q3 2014, a total of 48 major contracts (EPC, FEED and Pre-FEED) were awarded across 40 midstream developments, comprising of 32 EPC contracts, 8 FEED contracts and 8 Pre-FEED contracts. There has been a small decrease of 4% in the number of major contracts awarded compared to Q2 2014, when a total of 46 contracts were awarded, and a 10% increase on the 44 major contract awards made in Q3 2013.

EPC Activity Russia, Kuwait and the US have been hotspots of midstream EPC activity, together accounting for 12 EPC contracts across eight midstream developments. Russia has dominated activity, with five contracts awarded in Q3 2014. Three EPC contracts were placed for Novatekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s giant US$27.2 billion Yamal LNG project in northern Russia; one contract was awarded for the construction of the Serbian section of Russiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s South Stream Gas Pipeline; and Stroytransgaz has been appointed to build a shipping dock on the Lena River in Yakutia as part of the US$70 billion Power of Siberia pipeline. www.the-eic.com

Downstream

In Q3 2014, a total of 51 major contracts (EPC, FEED and PMC) were awarded across 34 downstream developments, a 46% increase on the 35 contracts awarded in Q2 2014. A total of 35 EPC contracts, 13 FEED contracts and 3 PMC contracts were awarded in Q3 2014. 5

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EIC Monitor Earlier this year, Pemex announced its intention to invest heavily in hydro-desulphurisation (HDS) projects in order to expand production of ultra-low sulphur diesel (ULSD) in Mexico. In Q3 2014, this led to a significant level of contracting activity on refineries across Mexico, with five EPC contracts awarded on such projects to ICA Fluor, Tecnicas Reunidas, Samsung Engineering, Foster Wheeler, and a consortium of Dragados and Cobra. A further EPC contract was also awarded in Mexico for a refit at a Pemex fertiliser plant. FEED Activity Pemex’s investments in ULSD have also fuelled a sizeable amount of FEED contracting activity, with four such contracts awarded in Mexico, all for ULSD refinery projects: two to Foster Wheeler and Arendal for the US$584 million Antonio Dovali Jaime refinery in Salina Cruz; one to Samsung Engineering for the US$359 million Antonio Amor refinery in Salamanca; and one to Tecnicas Reunidas for the US$568 million Lazaro Cardenas refinery in Minatitian. Bahrain was a hotspot of downstream FEED activity with three contracts awarded for work on the US$10 billion Sitra refinery upgrade: Technip secured two contracts for various packages of work, while Chevron Lummus is to licence its LC-FINING™ and ISOCRACKING® technologies for the plant. The remaining activity this quarter was dotted around geographically, with one downstream FEED contract awarded apiece in the UK, Algeria, China, Poland, Russia and Turkmenistan.

EPC Activity There has been a significant increase in downstream EPC activity in Q3 2014, and much of this can be attributed to projects in the US, Canada, Mexico and Malaysia, which together account for 24 contracts over 12 developments. The US led downstream EPC activity with nine contracts awarded, largely in the southern states of the US shale corridor. In Texas, BMZ Export Terminal Partners were appointed EPC contractors for the US$1 billion Freeport LNG Export Terminal; Jacobs is to carry out site enabling works at the US$5 billion Baytown Olefins Plant Expansion, while on the adjacent bank of Tabbs Bay in La Porte, KBR won a contract to carry out EPC work for the US$500 million Gemini HDPE plant. KBR also secured an EPC contract for construction management services at the US$1.3 billion Enid Fertiliser Facility Expansion in neighbouring Oklahoma, where Black & Veatch also secured a contract for EPC work. Elsewhere in the US, China’s HQCEC won an EPC contract for the US$1.85 billion St James Parish Methanol Plant in Louisiana; Jacobs was awarded a contract for EPCm services on BP’s US$200 million Cherry Point Refinery Coker Replacement project in Blaine, Washington; CB&I was appointed an EPC contractor for the US$300 million El Dorado Ammonia plant in Arkansas; and Maire Tecnimont landed a contract on the US$1.6 billion Mt Vernon Fertiliser Plant in Posey County, Indiana. Also in North America, three contracts were awarded to Fluor, Tecnicas Reunidas and SK E&C for EPC work on the US$12.8 billion Fort Hills Oil Sands Mine upgrade project in Athabasca, Canada. In Malaysia, all six downstream EPC contracts awarded in Q3 2014, were for work on Petronas’ US$27 billion Refinery and Petrochemicals Integrated Development (RAPID) project in Pengerang, Johor. Sinopec Engineering, Tecnicas Reunidas, Toyo Engineering, Petrofac, Punj Lloyd, and a consortium of Gadang Holdings and Menta Construction all secured EPC work for the project, which is part of the Pengerang Integrated Complex (PIC) development.

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PMC Activity In Q3 2014, there were just three downstream PMC contracts awarded: one to Engineers India for the Sitra refinery upgrade in Sitra, Bahrain; one to Driver Group for the US$300 million Teesside Ethane Cracker and Cryogenic Ethane Import and Storage Facility in north-east England; and one to Saipem for the US$1.5 billion Ibeno Petrochemical Complex in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.

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Data for EIC Monitor is sourced from the EICDataStream online project database, which tracks over 10,000 projects proposed or under development in the global energy industry. EIC Monitor is published on a quarterly basis. The next report will be available in January 2015.

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PO Box 116 Bexley Kent DA5 9DE Tel +44 (0)20 3503 0101 Email andrew.saunders@invictashipping.co.uk The Nominated Representative is Andrew Saunders, Managing Director. Invicta Shipping & Chartering is an experienced ship broking company with chartered shipbrokers focusing on worldwide transportation of project and heavy lift cargo. Invicta acts as the UK exclusive agent for Hansa Heavy Lift GmbH. Hansa Heavy Lift is a heavy lift tramp shipping company with a fleet of 21 vessels averaging four years of age and lifting capabilities up to 1,400 mtons. The core business is the transport of complex and heavy lift cargoes. This includes chartering, stowage planning, transport engineering and successful execution of cargoes in the oil and gas, energy, mining power and freight forwarding industry.

Cold Meece, Swynnerton Stone, Staffordshire ST15 0QN Tel +44 (0)1785 857 000 Fax 44 (0)1785 857 001 Email sales@orbital-uk.com Web www.orbital-uk.com The Nominated Representative is Mr Neil Stuchbury, Sales Director. For 30 years Orbital has designed and delivered analytical and process measurement solutions to many industries. In-house capabilities include detailed design, manufacture, installation, commissioning, validation, 24/7 service and helpline covering a range of disciplines: E,C&I, software, mechanical and civil. Industries include: oil and gas, petrochemical, energy and utility, nuclear, industrial emissions, marine, automotive, LNG/LPG, combustion control, LNG balasting. Solutions include: metering skids, supervisory solutions, gas chromatography, analyser houses, VE sample systems, CEMS systems, AMS telemetry, PLC process control, ESD solutions, odourisation, vortex eliminating thermowellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, pressure control, Lloydâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approved marine analysis (LNG BOG/emission monitoring), and chemical mixing skids.

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Balmoral Offshore Engineering is to open a facility in Brazil to manufacture its deepwater buoyancy, insulation and elastomer products for the South American market. The announcement was made at Rio Oil and Gas 2014, where Balmoral was one of 32 companies exhibiting on the EIC-hosted UK Pavilion. The facility, to be located in Vitoria in south-eastern Brazil, will manufacture the company’s portfolio of products, from the largest deepwater drill riser and distributed buoyancy modules to a comprehensive range of elastomer mouldings including bend stiffeners, restrictors and cable protection. Jim Milne, Managing Director, Balmoral, said: “Having successfully provided deepwater buoyancy and elastomer products for a number of projects offshore Brazil, the time is now right to commit to local production. “The plant, which is strategically located to service the South American sector, will replicate our multi-purpose facility in Aberdeen which has proved to be such an operational success in terms of flexibility and capacity.” The multi-million pound investment is expected to create up to 100 local jobs and is scheduled to be operational in the second quarter of 2015. Please visit: www.balmoral-group.com

Alstom has taken advantage of its experience with the 1MW turbine to improve the design of its tidal stream turbine. Alstom is now offering the Oceade™ 18 - 1.4MW, making the turbine even more efficient, cost-effective and easy to maintain. With a rotor diameter of 18 metres, the Oceade tidal stream turbine has a nominal power of 1.4MW and three variable pitching blades. It is equipped with plug-and-play modules on rails, easily accessible through an inspection hatch at the rear of the nacelle to enable faster assembly and maintenance. This turbine is buoyant, making it easy to tow to and from the operating site. Installation and maintenance costs are therefore lower because there is no need for specialist vessels and divers. It also reduces the timeframe to install or retrieve the turbine. The unit rotates to face the incoming tide at an optimal angle and thus extract the maximum energy potential. The Oceade is ready to be deployed at the tidal energy farm that will be selected in the call for expressions of interest launched in September 2013 by the French government. Alstom is currently working on the development of an Oceade™ platform concept to reduce the price of electricity and maximise the use of tidal stream resources according to local conditions. In January 2013, Alstom successfully deployed a 1MW tidal stream turbine at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC), a test site located off the coast of the Orkney Islands in Scotland. Alstom is currently testing the turbine, which has already reached nominal power of 1MW, demonstrated its autonomous running capability and generated over 500MWh on the Scottish grid, as part of the ReDapt Project (Reliable Data Acquisition Platform for Tidal), which was commissioned and co-funded by the ETI (Energy Technologies Institute). With Oceade 18 - 1.4MW, Alstom has taken a new step forward in the development of marine energy production solutions. Jacques Jamart, Senior Vice-President New Energies, Alstom, said: “The project is seeking to demonstrate a new design for an efficient, reliable turbine to reduce installation and maintenance costs with a view to commercial production.” Alstom is continuing to develop the largest portfolio of solutions in the field of renewable energies. The company offers the most complete range of products and integrated systems to generate electricity from hydraulic, onshore and offshore wind, geothermal, biomass and solar sources. Visit: www.alstom.com

Bifold Group has announced the recent acquisition of the instruments part of Orange Instruments as a new subsidiary. The Orange expertise in process control systems will contribute towards expanding the Bifold product offering. Bifold was founded in 1865 originally manufacturing miner’s lamps for the coal industry. Over the years Bifold has diversified to become a manufacturer of switching instrument valves and accessories, piping valves and pumps for the oil and gas sector. Bifold has grown 50% per year since 2002. The new acquisition of Orange Instruments will further enhance Bifold’s capabilities to penetrate existing and new markets and will improve business growth to existing customers. Orange Instruments was established in 1975 designing and manufacturing industrial control and monitoring electronics. During this period Orange Instruments developed an expertise in process control systems, designed for a wide range of industries. During the 1990’s Orange Instruments expanded into the instrument valve and pump control sector building hazardous area systems for the worldwide oil and gas industry. Bifold Group is dedicated to maintaining the excellence of its products and would like to take the opportunity to thank all of its customers for their continued support. For more information please contact Gill Bancroft: Tel +44 (0)161 345 4777 Email gbancroft@bifold.co.uk Web www.bifold.co.uk

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Damper Technology Ltd

The most attractive wind farm sites are often found at locations where the wind conditions are difficult to quantify. Examples include sites affected by atmospheric stability, exposed and hilly sites as well as wind farms in or near forests. An ongoing challenge for the wind industry is to accurately predict the variation of wind speed across such ‘complex’ sites in order to determine a credible estimate for the energy output of the project in question. If these predictions can be made more accurately, even by a relatively small amount, it leads to a direct improvement in the financing conditions available to project developers – thereby reducing the cost of electricity delivered to the grid and improving returns. DNV GL has been developing methods for predicting wind flow on complex sites for more than two decades and in recent years has developed cutting edge Computation Fluid Dynamics (CFD) techniques to boost accuracy further. E.ON’s blind test comprised of wind flow modelling for eight wind farm sites located across four countries: the USA, UK, Spain and Sweden. Each location posed varying geographical and climatic challenges which added complexity to the modelling. This included atmospheric stability, forestry and complex terrains. Participants were asked to make their best predictions of the wind conditions at locations corresponding to existing measurement masts at each site. The predictions were then compared to the actual measurements; the smaller the difference, the higher the ranking in the blind test. Matthew Meyers, Head of Wind Yield Assessment at E.ON, said: “Enabling greater accuracy in wind speed predictions helps to reduce financial risk. We’d like to congratulate DNV GL on achieving the best results across the sites relative to other models tested. This outcome is as much about knowledge of atmospheric flow characteristics as accuracy in computer modelling.” The DNV GL CFD team has analysed hundreds of wind farm sites to date. Jean-François Corbett, Head of CFD (wind) at DNV GL commented: “Anyone can produce a CFD-predicted wind speed; but in our view, modelled physics must be combined with qualified engineering judgment in order to produce results that are meaningful. This requires years of experience and learning from real data and real-world sites.” For more information please visit: www.dnvgl.com

Damper Technology Ltd (DTL) has just announced record figures for order intake over the last three month period. Order intake for the last quarter is up by 51% on this time last year, having won several large projects to supply industrial dampers for Waste Heat Recovery Units (WHRU’S) for projects in Africa and the Middle East, replacement dampers and spares/service work for WHRU’s that have seen 20 years harsh offshore service in the North Sea, and contracts with a number of new customers from biomass power plant installations requiring industrial dampers. Following the launch of a range of specially engineered dampers for applications involving process gases containing SO2/SO3, DTL has also won a large order for high pressure acid plant dampers requiring zero leakage to atmosphere for a plant in Saudi Arabia. DTL is now further planning for its future and is seeking to appoint an Electrical Fitter at its manufacturing plant in Leicester and an additional Design Engineer/ Draughtsperson. And following the progression of one of its first apprentices stepping up into a junior role within the engineering department, working on projects from conception through all stages of the design process, the company has given an opportunity to another entry level apprentice at the Eastwood design office with immediate effect. DTL took on its first apprentices in 2012 and the first intake has successfully completed the second year, culminating in a level 4 HNC in Mechanical Engineering, so delighted with the progress and success of these, DTL has now introduced apprentices into other areas of its business. DTL employed its first factory mechanical engineering apprentice in 2013 who has now completed a full year with the company and is demonstrating skills in plating, welding and assembly with minimal supervision. Making way for two new mechanical engineering apprentices that started during July 2014. For information on DTL’s apprenticeship opportunities please visit: www.dampertechnology.com

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DNV GL (uniting Garrad Hassan, KEMA, DNV, GL Renewables Certification) has announced that it has achieved the highest score in a wind flow modelling blind test organised by E.ON. The blind test challenged six participants, including global wind industry consultancies, to accurately predict the wind regime at eight wind farm sites. 9

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Locker Heatshielding Ltd

Cable cleat manufacturer Ellis welcomed guests from Australia, Singapore and South America to its Rillington headquarters in North Yorkshire last month as it hosted its first ever Global Distributor Conference. The company, which has a highly successful export operation, has a network of 26 distributors and business development specialists working in key markets across the world and brought them all together for the two day event. Richard Shaw, Managing Director, Ellis, said: “Our distributors are to all intents and purpose Ellis in their particular markets, but each and every one of them works independently and so we felt the conference would prove extremely beneficial to everyone – ourselves included. “The conference programme covered every aspect of the business and enabled the distributors the chance to share ideas and best practice, address issues they may be having in terms of product, delivery and support, and find out about key development plans – both current and future – for Ellis and its products.” “The key aims of the conference were all achieved, but one of the most interesting aspects to come from it was that it served to create a real sense of community among the distributors – many of who were meeting for the very first time,” added Richard. “They spoke at length to one another, creating both business and social relationships that I hope will go on to prove of great importance to us all in the future.” Visit: www.ellispatents.co.uk

Galebreaker Industrial tension fabric Heat Shields are designed to specifically meet protection requirements using a single skin Vamac® coated polyester base cloth. The shields provide lightweight and flexible protection in the temperature range from -30ºC to 180ºC for up to 60 minutes. For further information please visit: www.heatshielding.com www.windshielding.com

Raytheon Anschütz has announced the recent contract award for its SMARTBLUE maritime situational awareness system on board two vessels being built in South Korea for a major oil and gas company. The two vessels will operate on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. For each vessel, Raytheon Anschütz will provide two 12ft X-band radars integrated with AIS to a SMARTBLUE sensor management pack. The pack will correlate the incoming data from the sensors and provide information locally through an operator workstation located in the vessel’s central control room. Track information and data will be passed through data link to the maritime control centre in Norway, allowing the water space surrounding the asset to be carefully

Locker Heatshielding Ltd has announced that an agreement has been concluded with Galebreaker Industrial Ltd to include its range of lightweight tension fabric heat and wind shielding in Locker’s product portfolio. This collaboration will expand the range of heat and wind shielding products for the oil and gas sector. Galebreaker Industrial is a UK based company specialising in fabric technology with 30 years’ experience developing and manufacturing heat and windshield products across a broad range of industries. The range of fabric heat and wind shields is independently tested by UKAS laboratories and provides the following benefits: lightweight, strong and durable; tailor-made to suit each installation; easily accommodates www.the-eic.com

access and pipework requirements; cost effective and easy to fit; short lead times, low freight costs; requires minimal additional sub frame. The global partnership between Locker Heatshielding and Galebreaker Industrial will provide an opportunity for customers, agents and distributors to benefit from the addition of these complementary products to the range of stainless steel heat and wind shielding. Lightweight and strong, Galebreaker Industrial Wind Shields provide protection from the elements while maintaining a light and airy working environment. The single skin construction with patented built-in tensioning technology provides 75% wind speed reduction up to 90mph with a maximum wind load of 120mph.

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EIC Member News monitored and controlled by operators ashore. The system will be designed and managed from Raytheon’s Portsmouth, UK office but assembled and tested by Raytheon Anschütz Singapore Pte Ltd to ensure local content, affordability, and close proximity to the end user’s project management team. After installation and setup, the system will run automatically, alarming only to alert the operator when an anomaly is detected. James Norwood, Area Surveillance Leader, Raytheon Anschütz, said: “This contract win has been the culmination of three years hard work by our dedicated software development team. For this customer, we are breaking new ground in how we will build, deliver and manage this SMARTBLUE solution, maximising the value our customer will realise with this advanced offshore security solution.” SMARTBLUE is an open software architecture Command and Control (C2) system, allowing clients to plug and play any surveillance sensor to meet individual requirements and budget. The system performs a number of functions and capabilities, including boundary and sector alarms, vessel traffic monitoring, own vessel monitoring, contact classification and collision avoidance. In its basic form, SMARTBLUE systems can be integrated with cameras, AIS and radar thereby providing the operator with an easy-to-decipher display. In its advanced form, SMARTBLUE can incorporate sonar systems for underwater detection; meteorological systems; hydrographic monitoring systems; iceberg detection and tracking; and oil spill detection and tracking. It can also feature threat deterrents, such as water cannons, laser dazzlers and acoustic devices. For more information please visit: www.raytheon.co.uk

engineering including the execution of conceptual and pre-FEED studies. To support our continuing success in executing integrated subsea and topsides developments, Jonathan Franklin has joined us as Manager of Subsea and Pipelines Studies.” Jonathan has spent his whole career in the pipeline and subsea industry. He has completed a wide range of assignments from small studies to multi-million pound subsea design projects. Jonathan’s experience ranges from conceptual design, through construction to decommissioning. “Jonathan will provide technical oversight to the subsea and pipelines team at Theon as well as performing highend engineering work himself. He is also responsible for the management of the subsea and pipelines team at Theon, ensuring that our clients receive the best possible service and building a strong team of staff and associate engineers,” Steve added. Steve concluded: “Finally we are a leader in the execution of safety and risk studies, with one of the largest pools of HAZOP and Risk Management workshop facilitators in the UK. Our expanding workload in asset integrity and safety management has allowed us to recruit Lynne Crawford to co-ordinate and manage safety and risk activities.” Lynne has several years experience in management and expansion of risk management businesses. Lynne also has expertise in value and decision management, risk management, knowledge management, project assurance, environmental services, technical safety and reliability. For further information or interview opportunities please contact Sara Davidson: Tel +44 (0)1224 907 444 Email sara.davidson@theonltd.com

Theon Limited, independent engineering consultancy in its third year of operation, has expanded with projects in the UK and overseas. Managing Director Steve Rowbottom, who along with Zulfiqar Hussain is a cofounder of Theon, said: “I am happy to announce three new additions to our fast growing consultancy, in both our Aberdeen and London offices. “Theon has secured field development and feasibility study contracts in Africa, India and the UK. We are presently assisting operators in developing land locked, deep water, marginal and high-pressure, hightemperature fields. Michael Thom has joined us to integrate Theon’s substantial resources and tools in petroleum engineering and field development to assist clients in project managing key aspects of realising financial returns from their assets.” Michael has significant upstream oil and gas experience in field development planning and economics, commercial and legal activity co-ordination, business and client development, strategic planning, commercial negotiation and process engineering gained with TOTAL and consultancies. He added: “We have secured projects in Africa, CIS, Netherlands and the UK covering subsea and pipeline

Trelleborg’s offshore operation has secured a contract to supply its range of high performance cable protection, for phase two of the prestigious Fukushima Forward Project offshore wind farm, lead by the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. Following a successful delivery of phase one, Trelleborg has been selected to provide its distributed buoyancy modules (DBM), bend stiffeners with dynamic bend stiffener connectors (DBSC), Uraduct™ cable protection and bend restrictors to phase two of the project. The products are due to be installed in the third quarter of this year and once complete, the project will be the world’s largest floating wind farm. In floating production environments, subsea electrical power cables are used to inter-connect floating structures on offshore wind farms and also run between the substation (electrical hub of the wind farm) and the shore. Trelleborg’s high performance DBM’s are designed to secure, guide and protect these power cables from excessive movement and bending that could cause fatigue damage. For more information about the renewable business of Trelleborg’s offshore operation, or any of its products and solutions, please visit: www.trelleborg.com/offshore

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Events Diary

UK, Overseas & Training October 2014

28 Management Course: Networking Made to Measure Training, EIC Teesside 28 Technical Workshop: Introduction to FPSOs EIC Aberdeen 28 Management Course: Cross Cultural Business Communication Alderley, Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai 29 Management Course: Management of Overseas Sales Agents Minster International, EIC London

November 2014 3 Business Presentation: Practical Approach to the Supply Chain EIC Kuala Lumpur 4 Industry Overview: Fundamentals of Refining & Petrochemicals Radisson Royal Hotel, Dubai 5 Industry Overview: Fundamentals of Power E.ON UK, Ratcliffe on Soar, Nottingham 6 Management Course: Doing Business in Russia EIC London 10 Export Showcase: Mexico London 11 Technical Workshop: Introduction to Shale Gas EIC London 12 Technical Workshop: Introduction to FPSOs EIC London 12 Business Presentation: Lunch with Doris Engenharia Rio de Janeiro 13 Technical Workshop: Introduction to Centrifugal Pump Design SPP Pumps, Gloucestershire 13 Technical Workshop: Introduction to Energy from Waste Grundon, Lakeside Education Centre 13 Business Presentation: Lunch with Doris Engenharia Rio de Janeiro 14 Management Course: Doing Business in Brazil EIC London 17 Industry Overview: Doing Business with Petronas Kuala Lumpur 17-18 Management Course: The Effective Manager Inspirit Training, EIC London 18 Management Course: Business Writing Skills Eton Institute, Abu Dhabi 19 Technical Workshop: Introduction to Petroleum Engineering ATU Consultancy, EIC London 20 Industry Overview: Fundamentals of Oil & Gas EIC Aberdeen 20 Technical Workshop: Introduction to Compressors Siemens, Duisburg 25 Industry Overview: Fundamentals of Subsea EIC London 25 Technical Workshop: Introduction to Steam & Condensate Systems Spirax Sarco Middle East, Sharjah December 2014 2 Management Course: Negotiation Skills EIC Teesside 2 Regional Showcase: Southern Region Operators Update EIC London 2 Industry Overview: Fundamentals of Subsea EIC Kuala Lumpur 3 Export Showcase: Latin America Export Showcase EIC London 3 Industry Overview: Fundamentals of Refining and Petrochemicals EIC London 3 Technical Workshop: Introduction to Dry Mechanical Seals John Crane, Manchester 3 Business Presentation: Opportunities with Odebrecht Oil & Gas EIC Rio de Janeiro 3 Technical Workshop: Introduction to Control Valves Severn Glocon, Dubai 4 Management Course: Tendering for Success Rothera Group, EIC London 6 Technical Workshop: Introduction to FPSOs Rio de Janeiro 9 Export Showcase: East Africa Export Showcase EIC London 9 HSE Training: ATEX Directives 94/9/EC & 1999/92/EC SGS Baseefa, Buxton 10 Management Course: Understanding Localisation in Employment Alderley, Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai For further information on UK & Overseas Events and Training please contact: info@the-eic.com www.the-eic.com

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Events Diary

Exhibitions & Delegations 2014

10-13 November ADIPEC Abu Dhabi 12-14 November Offshore Korea Busan 24-28 November Overseas Delegation to Thailand 2-5 December Offshore South East Asia (OSEA) Singapore

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18-20 January Overseas Delegation to Kuwait 22-27 February Overseas Delegation to South Africa and Mozambique TBC February Overseas Delegation to India (Power) 9-13 March Overseas Delegation to Brazil 9-13 March Overseas Delegation to Kazakhstan 10-12 March European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) Copenhagen 11-13 March Australasian Oil & Gas (AOG) Perth 16-20 March Overseas Delegation to Colombia 21-23 April WETEX Dubai 4-7 May Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) Houston 17-21 May Overseas Delegation to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain 2-4 June Oil & Gas Asia (OGA) Kuala Lumpur 23-26 June Offshore Brasil Macae

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National Events 2014

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2015 2 June EIC Connect Middle East Abu Dhabi Stand Bookings Open 8-11 September Offshore Europe Aberdeen Stand Bookings Open 24-25 November EIC Connect Energy Manchester Register your Interest For further information on National Events please contact: nationalevents@the-eic.com

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November 2014

EIC Overseas Exhibitions and Delegations

Overseas Exhibitions

Brasil Offshore Oil & Gas Exhibition and Conference 23-26 June 2015 Macaé TAP funding tbc The EIC is pleased to be returning to host the UK National Pavilion for another year at Brasil Offshore 2015. The International Brasil Offshore Oil and Gas Exhibition is held every two years in Macaé, which is the operational base for more than 80% of offshore exploration in Brazil. The bi-annual Brasil Offshore exhibition focuses on the importance Brazil will play in meeting increasing global energy demand. The exhibition brings together key-personnel within engineering, operations and procurement providing a unique opportunity to suppliers of goods and services worldwide. Brasil Offshore is the third largest offshore exhibition in the world, considered one of the most relevant trade shows within the international offshore market, attracting visitors and exhibitors from 38 countries and covering all aspects of the Brazilian offshore industry. In 2013, the event attracted more than 700 exhibitors and over 51,000 visitors. Brasil Offshore is the perfect platform for UK companies who are new to the market, those in the process of acquiring Brazilian companies, setting up manufacturing facilities, and those with fully fledged operations and experience in the market. For more information please contact Deanne Lintorn, Overseas Events Manager: deanne.lintorn@the-eic.com

Australasian Oil & Gas 2015 (AOG) 11-13 March 2015 Perth TAP funding of £2,000 for eligible SMEs Space is now booking for Australasian Oil & Gas 2015 (AOG). The exhibition will provide members of the UK supply chain with excellent exposure to existing and new customers resulting in a host of new business leads, and the informative events are aimed at assisting UK companies to win a larger percentage of the LNG and support services contracts in Australia. To book contact: mark.gamble@the-eic.com

Overseas Delegations Overseas Delegation to South Africa & Mozambique 22-27 February 2015 MAP funding of £840 for eligible SMEs The EIC is organising an oil and gas overseas trade delegation to Maputo in Mozambique and Johannesburg and Cape Town in South Africa. While much is expected of Mozambique’s global influence as an LNG exporter, it has already established ties much closer to home, exporting gas to South Africa via pipeline to supply Sasol’s Secunda CTL plant and to fuel gas-fired power plants. In fact, due to South Africa’s rising petroleum consumption (currently the secondlargest consumer in Africa), plans are underway to construct a further pipeline between the two countries. This 2,450km pipeline will transport natural gas sourced from the Rovuma Basin in Mozambique to South Africa for its gas-to-power markets. Delegates will have the opportunity to attend organised group meetings with key local players, as well as incorporating briefing meetings presented by qualified speakers with in-market experience and the opportunity to meet with local companies. To book your place please contact Mark Gamble, Overseas Events Manager: mark.gamble@the-eic.com

Overseas Delegation to Kuwait 18-20 January 2015 MAP funding confirmed With over US$96 billion worth of planned investment in oil and gas projects, supply chain opportunities are ripe within Kuwait. GDP has been growing on an annual basis since 2011 by an average rate of 6.9%. Petroleum accounts for nearly half of GDP, 95% of export revenues, and 95% of government income. Kuwaiti officials have committed to increasing oil production to 4 million bbl/d by 2020. The Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) manages domestic and foreign oil investments. Kuwait Oil Company (KOC), the upstream subsidiary of KPC, manages all upstream development in the oil and gas sectors. The Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) controls the downstream sector, while the Petrochemical Industries Company (PIC) is in charge of the petrochemical sector. Export operations are overseen by both KNPC and the Kuwait Oil Tanker Company (KOTC). Delegates will have the opportunity to attend organised group meetings with key local players, as well as incorporating briefing meetings presented by qualified speakers with in-market experience and the opportunity to meet with local companies. To book your space please contact: mark.gamble@the-eic.com www.the-eic.com

November 2014

EIC Training Services

Training Services Industry Overview

Industry Overview

Management Course New Course Doing Business in Russia Thursday 6 November 2014 EIC London This half-day event will examine project data from EICDataStream, as well as the key markets and regional issues in Russia. It will also include cross-cultural awareness and address how to build relationships in the region. Attendees will learn about the importance of a local agent and finally how to achieve business success in Russia.

Fundamentals of Power Wednesday 5 November 2014 E.ON Energy, Nottingham This 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.

Fundamentals of Oil & Gas Thursday 20 November 2014 EIC Aberdeen The course takes the form of five modules to introduce the participants to the fundamentals of the oil and gas industry. The sessions follow the molecules through their journey from wellhead to a range of diverse applications. This will include the search for oil and gas, its extraction, processing, transportation and refining.

Fundamentals of Subsea Tuesday 25 November 2014 EIC London The course is suitable for those new to the oil and gas industry as well as those who have not received any formal training. Those from operating companies or supplier and service organisations may also find this course beneficial. This one-day course provides an overview of the key components of subsea engineering including flow assurance, reliability and maintenance.

Management Course

Management Course New Course

The Effective Manager 17-18 November 2014 Inspirit Training, EIC London This two-day course will bring into focus the aspects which are required to manage a team or an individual. It will enable delegates to examine their management style and understand how this style affects others in their team. It introduces different styles and provides a range of management tools including delegation, prioritisation and giving feedback.

Doing Business in Brazil Friday 14 November 2014 EIC London This course will introduce Brazil via its historical background and its South American context which make it the country that it is today with all its immense regional differences and wealth of natural resources. It will also cover the use of agents and partnering Brazilian companies with a view to achieving business success and take a look at up and coming oil and gas projects.

Technical Workshop

Introduction to FPSOs Wednesday 12 November 2014 EIC London This one-day workshop examines the fundamental key components of FPSO technology and deployment, including FPSO design, systems development, subsea engineering, operations and export activities.

Introduction to Centrifugal Pump Design & Manufacture Thursday 13 November 2014 SPP Pumps, Coleford, Gloucestershire The training provides an appreciation of centrifugal pumps from the initial selection of the pump hydraulics and mechanical design, to the manufacturing and testing of the product.

Technical Workshop

Introduction to Petroleum & Drilling Engineering Wednesday 19 November 2014 ATU Consultancy Ltd, London The day will cover the nature and occurrence of oil and gas reservoirs, what is involved in drilling a well, when to move forward with development, planning for an oil and gas field, how a well flows and what can go wrong with wells.

Introduction to Compressors Thursday 20 November 2014 Siemens, Duisburg The workshop provides attendees with a general understanding of the inner workings of compressors and basics of compressor drives. A factory tour will help participants to familiarise themselves with the equipment from a manufacturing and assembly point of view.

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EIC National Events

Get ahead of the competition and discover global opportunities in the oil and gas industry OUTLINE TIMETABLE Tuesday 25 November 2014

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Delegate places only ÂŁ279+VAT for EIC members. Visit: www.the-eic.com/eicconnect/OilGas OUTLINE TIMETABLE Wednesday 26 November 2014

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EIC UK News

News from our UK offices

Export Showcase East Africa Export Showcase Tuesday 9 December 2014 EIC Conference Suite, London Neglected for decades in favour of Africa’s resource rich North and West Africa, interest in East Africa has increased exponentially in recent years following the discovery of significant quantities of oil in Uganda in 2006. Excitement surrounding onshore oil discoveries in Uganda has been bolstered by promising oil discoveries in Kenya. However, it is the world-class natural gas discoveries off the coast of Mozambique and Tanzania that look set to transform East Africa into a major oil and gas region. The EIC is currently tracking 147 active and future projects in the region worth over an estimated US$170 billion; the majority of new investment is in the oil and gas sector, although there are noteworthy projects within the renewables and power sectors as the region aims to develop its energy industry. While more and more international companies are taking advantage of the opportunities in East Africa, it remains one of the world’s most underprivileged and under-developed regions. Join the EIC and representatives from across the East African energy market to find out about: • The Governments’ plans to harness the development of the energy sector to benefit local communities and local content stipulations that are being put in place. • Details of where potential opportunities lie for UK suppliers. • The challenges your organisation may face and the support available to your company locally. Register your interest with Jennifer Hole.

Forthcoming Events

Regional Showcase Southern Region Operators Update Tuesday 2 December 2014 EIC Conference Suite, London A panel of representatives from some of the UK’s most prominent operators will provide an ‘Operators View’ on some of the main trends related to the energy market at present. Focusing on challenges and supplier requirements, the panel will include a cross section of operators from oil and gas, power and renewables. Topics covered will include: Enhanced Oil Recovery, spiralling contractor costs, deep water challenges and new frontiers. There will also be an opportunity for networking and one-2-one meetings. A full programme will be available shortly. Details will be available on the EIC website: www.the-eic.com/events Register your interest with Jennifer Hole. Export Showcase Latin America Export Showcase Wednesday 3 December 2014 EIC Conference Suite, London

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Export Showcase Eastern Europe Export Showcase Tuesday 20 January 2015 EIC Conference Suite, London The EIC is tracking 398 active and future projects across Eastern Europe (excluding Russia) with a combined estimated CAPEX of US$420 billion. Power projects dominate these figures, with 11 nuclear plant developments and expansions each worth over US$5 billion alone. The region’s midstream sector is the second most prominent with a series of massive pipelines planned with the strategic aim of enhancing Europe’s energy security. Despite comparably less investment and activity, the region’s upstream sector is newsworthy, with a series of shale exploration projects; Poland and Ukraine are set to be the region’s leading shale markets in terms of the number of potential projects as well as the domestic political support, existing infrastructure and beneficial upstream experience these two countries have to offer. While opportunities are vast the practicalities of doing business in the region vary greatly depending on the stability of specific countries’ regulatory and legal environment. Join the EIC and UKTI at this Eastern European Showcase for an overview of the region’s energy sector, details of where the main opportunities lie and the support available to companies looking to do business across Europe. Register your interest with Jennifer Hole.

The Latin American oil and gas industry will see significant capital expenditure on numerous developments in the future, with the region as a whole expected to offer significant business opportunities for the UK supply chain. As one of the world-leading oil and gas producers, recent activity across Central and South America is stimulating the regions potential. For example, production in the presalt region off the coast of Brazil, Venezuela’s continued investment in heavy oil and the discovery of a significant amount of shale oil and tight oil in Colombia, the region has established a reputation for being one of the most exciting E&P investment markets. The EIC and UKTI bring you an excellent panel of speakers who will detail their company’s project plans, procurement strategies and investment opportunities. This is a unique opportunity to find out more about how your organisations can take advantage of the opportunities the country has to offer to UK companies. Register your interest with Sean Gordon.

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EIC UK News

Corporate Entertainment EIC Burns Supper Thursday 22 January 2015 Ardoe House Hotel, Aberdeen

Sector Showcase Nuclear Sector Showcase Tuesday 10 February 2015 Manchester venue tbc

Sector Showcase Shutdowns and Turnarounds Showcase Wednesday 21 January 2015 Northern Region venue tbc Owners of commercial facilities, manufacturing processes, and industrial plants view maintenance of their assets as key to their effective operation. While most routine inspection, repair, replacement and minor maintenance work can be done while the plant is in operation or online, there are times when a plant has to undergo a scheduled process outage for the major maintenance work, namely a shutdown. This is a crucial time where it is imperative that everything goes to plan. The aim of the event is to bring together owners of some of the major plant across the UK to highlight what is involved in the shutdown and turnaround process; to hear about some of the key challenges faced by these owners and how our members can help to solve them, along with identifying forthcoming work scheduled. Register your interest with Jennifer Hole.

The UK’s knowledge and experience of the nuclear industry is vast – being the first to develop and operate nuclear power stations sixty years ago – we currently have around 18% of our electricity supplies from nuclear energy. At present there is a huge amount of work involved in decommissioning of current plant, alongside preparing for the building of new power stations with the first being developed by EDF, followed by Horizon Nuclear Power and NuGeneration. It is anticipated that the first new plant will be online by 2023. This event will provide an update about the nuclear industry as a whole, including both decommissioning and new build, identifying where progress has been made, the anticipated timescales, where the opportunities lie and how the supply chain should engage to ensure that they can secure their place in the industry in the future. Register your interest with Jennifer Hole. Contact: Charlotte Hust, UK Regional Manager (Southern) Tel +44 (0)20 7091 8624 Email charlotte.hust@the-eic.com

This is a distinctive opportunity to network with an influential range of contacts and enjoy some traditional Scottish hospitality in the 19th Century, luxurious Ardoe House Hotel not far from the city centre. Debbie Leslie will entertain with a Burns poem or two between courses. Debbie is renowned as a speaker at Burns suppers, dinners and charity events. Tartanium will make sure the event is a lively one with energetic innovative bagpipe playing and accompanied by dancers. The band plays funked up Scottish tunes and popular songs; a rousing and innovative sound that steps away from the traditional, accompanied by mini kilted dancers for a mixture of choreographed contemporary and traditional dance. The set will comprise a mixture of choreographed contemporary and traditional dance and Bagrock (stage show) plus an opportunity for audience participation. Tables of 10 are preferred although smaller parties and individual places are also welcome, but will be asked to share tables to enhance networking and socialising opportunities. Cost £90.00+VAT per person. Please register your interest with Sean Gordon. www.the-eic.com

Helen Doona, UK Regional Manager (Northern) Tel +44 (0)1642 379 972 Email helen.doona@the-eic.com Jennifer Hole, UK Regional Co-ordinator (England & Wales) Tel +44 (0)1642 379 973 Email jennifer.hole@the-eic.com Sam Begg, UK Regional Manager (Scotland) Tel +44 (0)1224 628 250 Email sam.begg@the-eic.com Sean Gordon, UK Regional Co-ordinator (Scotland) Tel +44 (0)1224 628 251 Email sean.gordon@the-eic.com 19

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EIC Middle East News

Middle East News

Forthcoming Events Industry Overview

Fundamentals of Refining & Petrochemicals Tuesday 4 November 2014 Radisson Royal Hotel, Dubai

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Since ADIPEC became an annual event, November has grown to become one of the busiest months of the year. The Formula One Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi always attracts world attention but when one looks at this year’s ADIPEC offering, it is clear to see that this now rivals OTC in Houston as a prime occasion within the global energy community. We have another strong contingent of 60 companies making up the UK Group and will be arranging an ice breaker event to allow the participants to mix freely with their locally based peers. We are indebted to UKTI for providing their valuable support and the British Ambassador, Philip Parham for providing a keynote speech. Another significant event that traditionally takes place in November is our very own EIC Connect which will be returning to Manchester where the Dubai office will be on hand to discuss at first hand any issues relating to the extremely buoyant Middle East, Africa and CIS markets. Last month saw us host local operator, Dana Gas not long after they were able to release two significant notices, one concerning their strong finances and the other regarding the capture of additional assets in Egypt. The 50 strong audience was able to engage with senior Dana Gas executives including their CEO, Patrick AllmanWard. Two weeks later, we offered our ever popular Fish & Chips, ably supported by the venue, Wheelers of St James and took the opportunity to provide an insight and update as to who we are and what we do. We were able to demonstrate the value of EIC membership as well as include EICDataStream training sessions. Booking details have been released for our 5th Annual Golf Day which is scheduled for 19 February 2015. With our brand new sponsor Wood Group PSN, if there are any members out there who are thinking of entering a team, then you are encouraged to act early in order to avoid later disappointment. Before moving on to an acknowledgement of our visitors and guests, it is worth mentioning our programme of training courses. Reaction from the membership has been mixed and as we are keen to deliver this added element of our service offering in future, we would be delighted to hear back any opinions, comments or requests for topics that perhaps we may not have covered. Your suggestions would be most welcome and we very much appreciate your continued support. Details of up and coming events plus further details can be found on the website. For visitors, we welcomed our new neighbours, CMP Products who recently re-located from Jebel Ali to be here at the Dubai Airport Free Zone. A team from Thomas & Betts took advantage of our refurbished meeting room to hold a webinar conference and John Kaznowski from Rexel International Projects passed by and was badgered into sponsoring two packages for the Golf Day. Terry Willis, Director, Middle East, Africa & CIS Contact: terry.willis@the-eic.com

Management Course

Business Writing Skills Level 1 Tuesday 18 November 2014 Eton Institute, Abu Dhabi

Technical Workshop

Introduction to Steam and Condensate Systems Tuesday 25 November 2014 Spirax Sarco Middle East, Sharjah, UAE

Technical Workshop

Introduction to Control Valves Wednesday 3 December 2014 Severn Glocon FZE, Dubai To register your interest or to book on any of the above courses please go to www.the-eic.com/Training or contact Helen Aittis: helen.aittis@the-eic.com

Regional Comment

BP Oman awards contracts for Khazzan project BP Oman has awarded two long-term drilling contracts for the Khazzan project in Block 61. KCA Deutag has been awarded a US$400 million contract for the construction and operation of five new build land rigs. According to the second agreement, Oman’s Abraj Energy Service has been awarded a US$330 million contract to supply three drilling rigs for the Khazzan full field development. KOC pre-qualifies five oil firms for project in Kuwait Kuwait Oil Company has pre-qualified five international oil companies to bid for a consultancy contract on a multi billiondollar project, which will increase Kuwait’s oil and gas output. Royal Dutch Shell, BP, Total SA, ExxonMobil and Chevron Corporation have been pre-qualified for the contract. Algeria awards 4 out of 31 oil, gas blocks on offer Algeria has awarded 4 of 31 oil and gas field blocks on offer to foreign consortiums. Spain’s Repsol in partnership with Royal Dutch Shell won the Boughezoul area in the north of the country, while Shell and Norway’s Statoil won the Timissit area in the east. A consortium of Enel and Dragon Oil won the Tinrhert and Msari Akabli areas. www.globalpacificpartners.com Contact: babette@glopac.com Registration: jodee@glopac-partners.com

Cape Town 3 - 7 November 2014

The Landmark Conference and Exhibition Occasion for the Continent

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November 2014

EIC Asia Pacific News

Asia Pacific News

Dalian to build FPSO reputation Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (DSIC) is aiming to develop into a lead contractor for FPSOs. Its facility at Changxing Island will build FPSO topsides modules while hulls will be built at its mainland facilities. Basic and detailed design engineering expertise will be outsourced to foreign design houses. DCIS is currently bidding for five FPSO newbuilds in Africa, Gulf of Mexico, the Norwegian North Sea and South America.

Office News

EIC Asia Pacific successfully ran its first training course in the new offices on 24 September 2014. A total of 18 participants from member companies based in China, the Phillipines, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur attended the one-day Technical Workshop: Introduction to FPSOs. EIC Asia Pacific is currently finalising plans to hold several business presentations in the coming months with industry speakers from DHL, PETRONAS, MMHE and Sapura Kencana Petroleum. Visits to fabrication yards in Pasir Gudang (south of KL) and Lumut (north of KL) are also being firmed up and will most likely happen towards the end of the year. EIC Asia Pacific welcomes all members in the APAC region to drop by for a chat or utilise the available facilities. Member companies who have visited our offices include Alderley, CMP Products, Pepperl+Fuchs, Siemens, Amarinth, Aquaterra Energy, Weir Power and BATT Cables. We have a large and fully-equipped conference room with capacity for 70 people. The conference room is versatile enough to be converted into a training room or a function hall for networking events. As with our other regional offices, EIC Asia Pacific also provides members with hot desks with high speed internet connection and printing and scanning facilities. For those members wishing to build a presence in this new market and intending to have a strong local identity with a prestigious address, EIC Asia Pacific offers serviced office facilities.

Fox Petroleum mulling FSRU offshore Karnataka Fox Petroleum is planning to set up a FSRU offshore Karnataka. The terminal will be capable of processing 1Bcf of gas per day and will have a storage capacity of 330,000cbm of LNG onshore and offshore to cater for the energy needs of Karnataka. Senior engineers from Fox Petroleum Group were tasked to provide a front-end engineering analysis for the FSRU which will be located in the coastal region of the Arabian Sea. Three Indonesian firms plan LNG terminal in Bali PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), PT Pertamina and port operator PT Pelabuhan Indonesia III (Pelindo III) are expected to team up to build a LNG receiving terminal in Tanjung Benoa, Bali in order to boost the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gas supply. The development of the facility will comprise of two stages, the construction of floating storage that will serve as a temporary facility and the building of an onland receiving terminal which is now under construction and will be completed in two years time. Japan plans US$867 million solar power project Kuni Umi Asset Management, GE Energy Financial Services and Toyo Engineering have taken out a loan of US$867 million to build a 231MW solar power project facility in Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture region. GE holds a 60% stake in the project. Construction of the power plant will begin in November 2015 and it is expected to start operations in Q2 2019 with Chudenko Corporation providing the operations and maintenance services.

Forthcoming Event Industry Overview

Fundamentals of Subsea Tuesday 2 December 2014 EIC Kuala Lumpur This one-day course will provide a basic understanding of subsea oil and gas production. It is suitable for nontechnicals in the energy industry as well as those transferring to the subsea sector. The course will cover the subsea environment, types of system, subsea systems and flow assurance, safety integrity and controlling production, as well as subsea chemical injection, the principles of subsea construction and subsea well intervention systems.

Kasawari deadline nears for bidders The three consortia; Hyundai Heavy Industries with Ranhill Worley, SapuraKencana with Saipem, and MMHE with Technip are expected to submit their FEED work together with their EPIC packages for the US$1 billion project in January 2015. No official contract award date has been announced although sources say the award is likely to be in mid-2015. The entire EPIC work scope should not take longer than three years from the award date.

If you need any assistance or advice in the region or for more information about upcoming events, please contact Azman Nasir, Head of Asia Pacific: azman.nasir@the-eic.com

SMOE wins contract for Australian modules SMOE Singapore has been awarded a contract to build modules for a LNG project in Western Australia. The contract was awarded by Bechtel who is the principal LNG contractor for the Wheatstone project. SMOE said the fabrication work on the modules is expected to begin in its Indonesian yard this month. A total of 161 modules were designed in the FEED phase weighing a total of 91,000 tonnes.

Regional Comment

Myanmar acreage for PetroleumBrunei Brunei National Petroleum Company has signed a US$3 million PSC for onshore Block EP-1 in the Kyaukkyi-Mindon area for MOGE. Initial exploration work will include seismic surveying after the environmental impact assessments and social impact assessments have been carried out.

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EIC North and Central America News

North and Central America News Office News

Green energy for California Pathfinder Renewable Wind Energy, Magnum Energy, Dresser-Rand and Duke-American Transmission have jointly proposed a US$8 billion green energy initiative that would bring large amounts of clean electricity to the Los Angeles, California area by 2023. The project would require construction of one of America’s largest wind farms in Wyoming, one of the world’s biggest energy storage facilities in Utah, and a 525 mile electric transmission line connecting the two sites. The companies will formally submit their proposal to the Southern California Public Power Authority by early 2015.

We held a successful Sporting Clays Tournament on 3 October. Twelve teams participated in the tournament and barbecue lunch. Congratulations to our first place winners, Tundra Technical Solutions’ Joe Jones, Steve Anyan, Bunker Hill, Matthew Goldsby and Eric Krueger. Second place was our individual’s team: Ken Arnold, Donald Mallek, Shawn Foss in a tie with MMI Engineering, David Weimer and Donald Lemione. Last but not least, in third place was NES Global Talent’s Brandon Blume, Josh Volking, Chris Burson, Kurt Davis and Brandon Gommel. A special thanks to our event sponsors Panduit, Alco Valves Group, NES Global Talent, NAI Houston, Rigzone and Trademark Insurance. The Fundamentals of Oil & Gas was held on 6 October at maximum capacity and was well received by those in attendance. An Introduction to Shale Gas was held the following day and was a great complementary course. We thank Sandy Dunlop for his participation. We have welcomed the following companies to the office in the last month: Cullum Detuners, CCL Global, Siemens, Kin-Tec and Atlas Copco.

Renewable energy tax credits to be extended Two US members of Congress have introduced a bill to renew expired renewable energy tax credits. The proposal would extend the production tax credits (PTC) for wind energy through to 2016. It would also grant the solar industry the same access to credits at the start of a project’s construction that the wind industry has. The PTC expired for projects that did not start construction by year-end 2013. The bill has been assigned to a congressional committee.

Forthcoming Events Industry Overview

New leasing process for wind and solar The US has launched a new competitive leasing process to help spur wind and solar development on public land in the West. The proposed regulations would promote the use of designated leasing areas that include the Bureau of Land Management’s solar energy zones. Existing regulations limit the competitive process to situations involving overlapping applications. The draft Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan will protect areas important for wildlife, recreation, cultural heritage and other uses while streamlining permitting in areas appropriate for siting of solar, wind and geothermal energy projects and associated transmission. Publication of the proposed regulation in the Federal Register kicks off a 60 day comment period that closes on 1 December.

Fundamentals of LNG Thursday 29 January 2015 EIC Houston The workshop will provide an understanding of the scope and size of the LNG industry, the basic technologies involved, a commercial understanding of the value chain elements and the complexities involved in developing an LNG project.

HSE Training

CPR/First Aid Certification Course Tuesday 10 February 2015 EIC Houston This course if for anyone in need of CPR/First Aid certification to meet company health & safety requirements or whose most recent certification is out of date.

Siemens buys Dresser-Rand Siemens has acquired US oilfield equipment maker Dresser-Rand Group to build the German company’s oil and gas activities in North America. The oil products and services company is an attractive acquisition because of its experience in the booming shale plays of the region. Dresser-Rand will retain its brand name and Siemens will keep Houston as the headquarters of its oil and gas business.

For additional information about the EIC Houston office, our upcoming events or should you require any assistance in the North and Central America market, please contact: Email houston@the-eic.com

Regional Comment

EDF Renewable and Romax join forces EDF Renewable Services and Romax Technology have formed a partnership to serve wind power clients. Under the agreement, EDF will provide labour specialists for UK-headquartered Romax’s technical and engineering services. The companies collectively aim to provide greater value to their customers by rapidly deploying technicians and reducing costs.

Post-combustion CCS project begins in Canada Canada has started up the carbon capture and storage project at the Boundary Dam coal-fired power plant in Saskatchewan. The industry will be watching to see if operator SaskPower can make a commercial success of carbon capture and storage. It is the first postcombustion CCS project of its kind.

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EIC South America News

South America News Technical Workshop

Office News

Introduction to FPSOs Saturday 6 December 2014 Centro de Treinamento BQ, Rio de Janeiro

EIC Connect takes place this month in Manchester. We’ve confirmed the attendance of EBR which is building a shipyard in the south of Brazil and already has contracts signed for the construction and integration of the modules for P-74 – a Petrobras platform. I shall be attending the event as well and available for one-2-one meetings to support companies interested in the Americas.

If you need support in taking the next step into the South American market, please feel free to contact us. Clarisse Rocha, Head of Americas Contact: clarisse.rocha@the-eic.com

Regional Comment

Brazil to invest US$97.2bn in power sector New power generation projects in Brazil are expected to require an investment of US$97.2 billion over the next decade, according to the government’s latest 10 year energy plan prepared by the Ministry of Mines and Energy. Projects using renewable sources will account for approximately half of this amount. Brazil’s installed capacity is planned to increase by 57%, reaching close to 200GW by 2023. Hydro power will continue to be the most important source in the country, with 31GW of new capacity to be installed in that period. Meanwhile, the country’s transmission network will grow by 62% with the installation of 69,817km of transmission lines.

In September, UK companies visiting the region benefited from several initiatives at Rio Oil & Gas, the second largest O&G exhibition in the Americas. The week started with a briefing session organised by UKTI followed by an industry overview about local content to 40 attendees organised by the EIC on 17 September. On the UK Pavilion, 20 members had the chance to learn about opportunities in Latin America directly from speakers from UKTI Colombia and Mexico. About 400 guests from the Brazilian industry tasted the single malt whiskies as part of the two sessions sponsored by the Great Campaign as part of UKTI and Swire Oilfield Services. The week ended with 114 people networking and enjoying themselves listening to Brazilian music and trying the Caipirinha at the Rio Scenarium. Also in September I attended the EIC Overseas Delegation to Lima, where we organised more than 10 meetings with local companies. The highlight was the gathering of 60 VIP guests from the industry hosted by Mr Anwar Choudhury, the UK Ambassador in Peru. If you’re planning a visit to Rio, please don’t hesitate to visit the newly refurbished Rio office and meet the team.

Rio de Janeiro launches subsea cluster Rio’s state secretary for economic development has launched a project that will eventually set up a cluster of companies serving the local subsea market. The initiative, developed in partnership with the National Organization of the Petroleum Industry (ONIP) and the Ministry of Development, Industry and Trade, aims to attract subsea equipment manufacturers and service providers to the state of Rio de Janeiro, which is home to 35 companies in this segment. According to an estimate by the International Energy Agency (IEA), Brazil will concentrate 44% of all subsea equipment in the world by 2020. Argentine Senate debates hydrocarbons reform The country’s Senate is currently debating a package of proposed reforms which are expected to boost investment in Argentina’s oil and gas sector. Drafted by 10 hydrocarbon-producing provinces such as Neuquén and Chubut, the reforms aim to streamline the legal framework for exploration and production in the country. Instead of various legal arrangements managed by different provinces, the reforms would introduce a single national platform in charge of new E&P contracts. The proposed reforms are seen as a crucial step for the development of the Vaca Muerta formation, which is estimated to hold 802 trillion cubic feet of shale gas reserves.

Forthcoming Events

Business Presentation Lunch with Doris Engenharia Thursday 13 November 2014 Restaurante do Empresario, Rio de Janeiro

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