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Metito & ACE Thailand

Inks Water Treatment

for 10 Biomass Power

Plants

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Positioners Market

Electrification and the

Evolution of INFINITI

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E D I T O R ‘ S N O T E

A

few months have

passed since the

initial coronavirus

outbreak spread

across the world and caused

the countries to implement

extreme albeit completely valid

rulesets such as community

quarantines, nationwide

lockdowns, mass testing

operations, and medical

frontline endeavors, among

other methods to buttress the

coronavirus’ spread. Many

industries as well are reeling

from the adverse effects of the

virus, doing everything in their

power to remain working in a

slowly collapsing economy.

After Covid-19: Power and

Water Industry

One such industry that faced

multiple consequences thanks

to COVID-19 is the utilities,

specifically power and water

industries.

Now, safety has always

been at the forefront for the

utilities industry. Needless

to say, it is a core principle

by which they work and live.

Amidst this global pandemic,

making certain that critical

lifeline services are smoothly

operating and are not

interrupted has created a

mountain of a challenge. The

near-term decisions utility

leaders make today to protect

their employees, communities

and business from COVID-19,

will undoubtedly impact

future operations. In order

to guarantee enterprise

resiliency in the present until

the future, ensuring the safety

of people and going the

extra mile to serve customers

while anticipating and

minimizing financial impact

is the industry’s paramount

objective.

Here then are 3 steps to adapt to

an evolving environment today:

1. Utilities must organize their

response to COVID-19.

This means the figureheads

of the utilities industry must

come together, set clear

key performance indicators

to measure the lessening

of COVID-19-positive

cases, and appoint an

organizational commander

to oversee the endeavors.

2. Utilities must create a future

planning and proofing

team in order to champion

any protective endeavors

to combat or whittle any

forthcoming crisis, medical

or otherwise.

3. Utilities must identify new

opportunities to partner

with stakeholders because

as this crisis has taught us

all, many connections are

lost. That being said, new

ones must be forged in the

ashes of this pandemic.

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C O N T E N T S

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This AGV UV Robot Can

Kill the Coronavirus in

Hospitals, Airports, Train

Stations, Shopping Malls

and Commercial Offices in

Seconds!

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Disaster Preparedness: Must

Have Items in Your Home or

Establishments

22

After COVID-19: Power &

Water Industry

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Metito & ACE Thailand Inks

Water Treatment for 10

Biomass Power Plants

46

$2.96 Bn Valve Positioners

Market

50

Electrification and the

Evolution of INFINITI Design

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The First Country To Send

Covid-19 Test Results by

WhatsApp & FB Messenger

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Manlift key in 14 Day Covid19

Lab Construction in UAE

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How COVID-19 Is Changing

College Admissions Cycle in

2020

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EWEC and ACWA Power Sign the

Water Purchase Agreement for the

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Advanced Stadium

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Technology Coming to the

Qatar World Cup

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Jumbo Electronics launches

series of Green Initiatives

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Intertek Ensures Business Continuity

of Vendor Inspection Services in the

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This AGV UV Robot Can Kill the Coronavirus in

Hospitals, Airports, Train Stations, Shopping Malls

and Commercial Offices in Seconds!

As everyone around the globe adjusts

to the COVID-19 pandemic, medical

professionals, frontliners, and healthcare

workers are doing everything in their

power to help others and keep themselves protected

from the virus at the same time. This is a mountain

of a challenge, seeing as the virus has skyrocketed to

about 7 million worldwide cases.

The coronavirus outbreak has resulted in an

emphasized use for mobile robotics and telemedicine

practices i.e. technologies to successfully monitor,

disinfect, surveille, handle, and deliver materials while

still socially and physically distancing. However, while

these types of technology do exist, they are separate

gadgets. In other words, there still is no “one stop

solution” or master-technology that boasts having

multiple capabilities.

Enter the TOR-i, a Tele-Operated Mobile Robot with

6 operation modes packed into 1 super-machine. It is

highly effective for operations in high infection risk

situations to give aid to doctors, health workers, and

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other forms of medical practitioners at the forefront of

the battle against COVID-19. They are able to help in

delivering food and drugs to those who need it, checking

up patients and reading vital signs, and perhaps most

importantly, disinfecting entire hospitals and public/

private locations.

Created by INFINITIGROUP and globally released by

NuPON Technology, 2 distinct technology organizations

fueled by their similar desires of building localized


hardware and software solutions to ease

the overall way of life through futuristic

technology, this tele-operated robot is akin

to a swiss army knife in terms of combating

the coronavirus.

The robot’s ingenious features

are:

1. Tele-medicine: By using a monitor, a

360 View camera, and speakers, the

robot is able to support health workers

by communicating with and controlling

patients in isolation zones.

2. Security: It is able to surveille isolation

zones and high-risk areas by taking

advantage of its 3-axis 360 FOV gimbal

camera, which can also work in the dark

of the night.

3. Food and Drug Delivery: TOR-i uses a

rack rear-attachment for Delivery Mode

and can assist health workers deliver

food and medication to patients in

isolated rooms.

4. UV-C Disinfectant: Modularized rearattachments

with in-house designed

UVC Light accessory for UVC Mode

effectively disinfects surfaces and

objects.

5. Vitals Measurement: The teleoperated

robot also safeguards health

personnel from direct contact by taking

temperature measurements via its

thermal sensors with face recognition

technology.

6. Disinfectant: Finally, its disinfectant

spray rear-attachment allows for safe

and efficient aerial disinfection, ensuring

a coronavirus-free atmosphere.

Because of all these features, it is highly

recommended and even ideal for the UV

Robot to be utilized in highly populated

areas with loads of foot-traffic, such as

hospitals, airports, public stations like trains

and bus stations and other commuter-heavy

zones, malls and stores, production areas,

offices and other workspaces, and even

homes. Being in the presence of this robot

will eradicate any lingering sliver of the

coronavirus in the air in mere seconds.

The government should install these robots

in places of public service as well, such as

city halls, convention centers, and government offices, so the

country’s leaders are able to fight the virus with certainty that

they themselves are safe from that which they are fighting.

It is no surprise that viruses, like all lifeforms, have the ability

to adapt to their environment. Their biological makeup is

changing at an unprecedented rate to ensure that they infect

as many people as possible. Only by adapting can humanity

defeat an ever-adapting virus. While regularly washing

their hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds will

never cease to fail in killing the virus, newer, more advanced

technologies specifically invented to destroy viral organisms is

necessary to truly one up the virus itself. Truly, this robot is a

quicker, more effective way of doing just that.

It is said that change is the only permanent thing in the world.

Thanks to this pandemic, never has that statement been more

on point. As we enter the “new normal” i.e. an age past what

could arguably be the biggest medical crisis of the decade, our

ways of combating harmful viruses and protecting our lives

from harmful organisms must change, lest we as the human

race disappear from the face of the earth.

If you are interested to purchase this AGV UV

Robot, please contact:

NuPON TECHNOLOGY PHILS CORP

technical_sales01@nuponcorp.net

cs_bds@nuponcorp.net

Globe: +63-917-859-3194 / +63967 650 0803

Sun: +63-932-862-8725

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FEATURE STORY

Disaster Preparedness: Must Have

Items in Your Home or Establishments

It is no surprise that the Philippines is a hot

getaway for many individuals living abroad.

From the archipelago’s rich, cultural diversity and

history, to its ever-optimistic people who smile at

the face of misfortune, to its natural wonders like

crystalline seas and powdery beach shores that

could destress any visitor, the Philippines truly is a

homey destination. However, much like any other

country, the Philippines is not without its fair share

of afflictions.

Situated in the western Pacific Ocean, the

Philippines is subject to countless tropical cyclones,

typhoons, and thunderstorms. Unlike Western

countries with 4 seasons, the Philippines only

has 2: the dry sunny season and the torrential

rainy season, which is speedily on its way. For the

majority of Filipinos, the rainy season can result in

near countless problems.

The main problem copious downpours can cause

is arguably property damage, which threatens an

individual’s safety. While resilience can be found

within the heart of almost every Filipino, actual

structural resilience is unfortunately uncommon in

multiple places.

Having said that, here is a list of essential products

to help defend any home or establishment from

typhoons, storms, and any forthcoming natural

disaster.

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1. Navigator Generator

Power disruptions, unstable power, and the dreaded

brownouts/blackouts are perhaps one of the most common

and infuriating problems during typhoons. Now, with

people relying more on power thanks to the nationwide

quarantine, power disruptions are especially annoying

to deal with. The navigator generator creates extremely

high-quality electricity ideal for powering various pieces

of equipment and provides backup power for homes,

quarantine facilities, hospitals, businesses, etc. One type is

the Ultra Silent Standby generator which can power-up any

devices, equipment easily up to 26 KVA, best option to have

quietest generator possible for many applications

2. Professional Industrial Ridgid Wet and Dry

Vacuum

Should mud and grime enter the floor or in the car,

the Ridgid Wet and Dry Vacuums can easily take the

problem away by sucking the unwanted road debris in

minutes. Designed and engineered for best-in-class power,

performance, and durability, these vacuums are reliable

buddies for the toughest clean-up jobs

From muddled house up to big establishment, Speed up

the process of making places dirt free space as Ridgid is

available in 4 galloon ,6 galloon, 12 galloon and 16 galloon

to meet your job requirement.

3. Pelican RALS

Pelican RALS (remote area lighting systems) are the best

light-giving solutions even in the midst of the greatest of

natural crises. By providing increased performance, safer

working conditions, emergency preparedness and greater

flexibility, the PElican RALS are the modern alternative

to generator-based lighting. They are also very well-suited

to be the complete lighting solutions for first responders,

industrial, and aerospace applications. Pelican also have

hard cases that built to protect for phones, gadgets and

valuable equipment with the following features: crushproof,

watertight, dustproof and guaranteed for

life

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4. KL and Ling Adhesive Tapes

Now, a storm cannot give people a notification when

it will arrive. That being said, for any quick repair

tasks requiring adhesive tapes, one cannot go wrong

with KL and Ling Tapes. These are heavily regarded

as being qualified to deliver a strong, permanent

bond every time it is used. KL and Ling Tapes do not

discriminate between jobs––they can be used for longterm,

permanent, and exterior repairs, reinforcement/

bundling, and much, much more.

5. Westinghouse Water Filtration System

Heavy rains and a rusty water pipeline will more

often than not result in dirty water in the kitchen

faucet, which is a major health risk. To guarantee

that tap water is free of deadly microbes and safe

enough to drink, the Westinghouse Water Filtration

System is the answer. This system removes up to 99%

of contaminants dusts, particles, rusts, chlorine, and

pesticides as well other organic contaminants that

create offensive odors and unpleasant tastes.

6. Leo Pump Submersible Pumps

For factories and commercial facilities with a lot of

water drainage, these submersible pumps are the

right tool for the job. These are high-quality drainage

systems used in municipal sewage treatment plants.

With their high-efficiency motors, best rust-proof

treatment method, and advanced hydraulic design, the

Leo Pump Submersible Pump is truly a magic wand in

the hands of any homeowner.

7. Stanley Hand Trucks and Platform

Carts

Some storms have enough strength to destroy

buildings outright, forcing people to evacuate and

avoid the danger of flood. In this worst case scenario,

the versatile utility of Stanley Folding Basket can load

up many different items from personal things up to

goods essentials to bring relief in disaster operations.

To efficiently carry materials in tough situations it is

ideal to use Stanley Folding Hand Truck and Stanley

Platform Truck for fast, convenient, and secure

transport.

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8. Bostik Super Vulcaseal and

Powermix Waterproofing

Where to Buy?

Co Ban Kiat Hardware Inc. for nearly

100 years is the trusted distributor of

home improvement and hardware items

in the Philippines

Let’s shop wisely. #StayAtHome and

order online at your convenience. Visit

us in the following sites and enjoy deals,

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This is the most popular brand of elastomeric

sealant in the Philippines. It can fix any crack

and gap in roofing, plumbing and pipes, gutters,

downspouts, sinks and P-traps, and much more,

for big storms. It is a ready mix, easy-to-apply mix

with great weather resistance to repair leaking

roofs. With superior water impermeability and

compatibility to most concrete substrates.

9. Westinghouse Rechargeable Fan

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is the largest authorized

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solution brands in the

Philippines.

To shop online,

visit https://www.cbkhardware.com/

Co Ban Kiat

Hardware, Inc.

Ground Floor, Cobankiat

Building II, 231 Juan Luna St. Binondo

Manila, Philippines.

Phone +632 8243-1931

Phone +632 8243-5263

Phone +632 8894-6561

Email info@cobankiat.com.ph ;

ind@cobankiat.com.ph

This multifunctional Westinghouse Rechargeable

Fan fan that comes with built-in battery, light and

radio is a great companion when there is a power

shutdown and is the best purchase option if you are

looking for portable and durable fans. It can run

without a direct power supply and can be used in

multiple purposes.

Coby's Designer

Center

Unit 467 level 4

Shangri-La Plaza Edsa

Corner Shaw Boulevard

Mandaluyong City, Philippines

Phone +632 86364895

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About CBK

Hardware

For almost a hundred years, a

family’s surname has become

synonymous to the country’s

biggest hardware supply

company. Co Ban Kiat Hardware

Incorporated, of the Cobankiat

family has a regular client

network of more than 1,500

industrial organizations; 1,600

traditional community hardware

stores, and 584 home building

specialty chain of stores across

Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

This ever-growing conglomerate

traces its humble roots to

Manila Chinatown, as a pioneer

enterprise started by family’s

patriarch, Mr. Cobankiat in

1920. Despite the ruins of World

War II, the business goes back

to its feet in 1948, rebuilding a

storefront from the very same

spot where it was known for

three decades.

This ever-growing conglomerate

traces its humble roots to

Manila Chinatown, as a pioneer

enterprise started by family’s

patriarch, Mr. Cobankiat in

1920. Despite the ruins of World

War II, the business goes back

to its feet in 1948, rebuilding a

storefront from the very same

spot where it was known for

three decades.

While the Filipinos continue to rebuild their lives post war, CBK

Hardware sees the opportunity to introduce the retail concept once

unheard for in hardware industry. The Hardware Workshop Store

is the fruit if this endeavor. CBK Hardware further cemented its

legendary distribution channel with the creation of Coby’ Design

Center in Edsa Shangi La in 1996, a specialty store that caters to

discriminating taste of modern Filipinos.

In 1997, Mr. Johnny Cobankiat, the 4th generation Cobankiat leader,

set another milestone for the company when he brings a franchise of

Ace Hardware USA to the Philippines, and signs up CBK Hardware

as one of its major suppliers. This further expanded into delivering

quality world class products nearer to families of Filipino overseas

workers in the countryside.

A century’s excellence can quickly pass, and guided by the vision to

be the largest network supplier of the biggest global brands in the

hardware industry, CBK Hardware resolve to source the best products

to supply its customers anytime and every time.

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One such industry that faced multiple consequences

thanks to COVID-19 is the utilities, specifically power and

water industries.

Now, safety has always been at the forefront for the

utilities industry. Needless to say, it is a core principle by

which they work and live. Amidst this global pandemic,

making certain that critical lifeline services are smoothly

operating and are not interrupted has created a mountain

of a challenge. The near-term decisions utility leaders

make today to protect their employees, communities and

business from COVID-19, will undoubtedly impact future

operations. In order to guarantee enterprise resiliency

in the present until the future, ensuring the safety of

people and going the extra mile to serve customers

while anticipating and minimizing financial impact is the

industry’s paramount objective.

So, how do we adapt to an evolving

environment today?

Leaders are in the process of directing large reductions

in productivity since the majority of employees grapple

with the safety, care, and education of family and loved

ones. As public health officials and even frontline medical

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professionals warn of a multi-month war against the virus

and its potential spread, these challenges will only be

augmented and exacerbated without adequate foresight,

planning, and caution. While each utility will have different

needs and requirements for workplace and people

management, customer service, and business continuity,

experts recommend the following approach in the short

term.

1. Organize your response

Utilities around the world acknowledge that a swift and

organized response to the pandemic in relation to the

industry is needed to proactively manage and adapt to an

ever-evolving environment. Key performance indicators

include unifying the response team, establishing clear

priorities, and communicating with consistency. It is

crucial that every individual from the C-suite to field

crews internalize their roles and responsibilities in order

to promote the highest quality of safety. Executives ought

to be focused on strategic guidance, broad priorities,

and mitigating legal or policy issues. A single crossfunctional

response organization must be founded with

one incident commander. Of course, this commander

must be experienced, open, and selfless in order to

show true leadership. This will help align response goals

and synchronize the resources to support field crews,

call centers, and control room operators charged with

executing tactical operations.

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As public health officials and even

frontline medical professionals

warn of a multi-month war against

the virus and its potential spread,

these challenges will only be

augmented and exacerbated

without adequate foresight,

planning, and caution.


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Each utility will have different needs

and requirements for workplace

and people management, customer

service, and business continuity,

experts recommend the following

approach in the short term.


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2. Create a future planning and proofing

team

The unpredictability and convolution of a global

pandemic makes responding more complex than

a typical natural disaster like the run-of-the-mill

thunderstorm, earthquake, wildfires, or tornado

(despite them being no-nonsense tragedies in

their own right). As a result, utilities ought to model

different scenarios focused on the impact that

the current and potentially worsening operating

conditions will have on the business over the next

1-2 years. The gaps identified in the scenarios will

help to notify key considerations when developing

both short-term and long-term strategies.

3. Identify opportunities to partner with

stakeholders

At a time when governments are progressively

limiting (albeit, in most regions, failingly) the

movement of individuals in an attempt to halt the

spread of the coronavirus, utilities like power and

water can expect a shift in the demand for electric

power. Residential consumption and demands on

water infrastructure will increase as families are at

home for longer periods of time. This checks out,

since the presence of a full family in the house

for longer hours equates to more water usage.

State and local legislators will shoulder response

priorities in the different communities they serve.

Regulators may introduce newly developed

mandates that don’t support the typical business

model. As a result, there is an opportunity for

utilities to actively form partnerships with varying

stakeholder groups to understand their needs and

properly set expectations accordingly.

Truly, utility figureheads can seize this opportunity

by taking swift action to cautiously navigate this

worldwide medical crisis and learn from their

colleagues. Applying these recommendations can

soften the blow to the businesses and potentially

decelerate revenue loss. It can also forge new

levels of trust with employees, and position their

businesses for greater resiliency and productivity

in the future.

-end-

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NEWS

Metito & ACE Thailand Inks

Water Treatment for 10 Biomass

Power Plants

Metito, the global leader of

smart water management and

alternative energy solutions, has

been awarded by Absolute Clean Energy

PLC (ACE), Thailand’s biggest producer of

renewable energy power, its latest contract to

conceptualise and execute a comprehensive

water treatment program for 10 biomass

power plants in 10 different locations in

Thailand.

The partnership marks a company-first with

Metito covering an extensive scope of work

for biomass power plants. This is in line with

Metito’s global expansion plan that comprises

the expansion of its Chemicals business line

to include renewable projects and advanced

applications in Thailand and the wider

ASEAN region.

Metito’s scope of work includes; providing a

water treatment program for the power plant

including pretreatment, Reverse Osmosis

(RO) system, cooling tower and boiler system;

automation system to monitor and control

the cooling tower water parameters to avoid

the variation in these parameters during

different seasons and operation conditions;

onsite service support; scheduled and

unscheduled; and training for both operators

and management for optimized operations.

Commenting on this announcement, Fady

Juez, Metito Managing Director, said:

“Thailand has always been on our radar, and

therefore we developed a local presence by

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establishing Metito Thailand – in line with our

modus operandi of local presence and global

know-how – to oversee our operations and best

manage the local market requirements. Metito

Thailand reflects the vast opportunities we see in

this country and we are confident that working

with such high-profile clients such as ACE will

enrich our portfolio in Thailand and in the region

beyond.”

Michael Justenhoven, General Manager

Metito Thailand, also commented: “There is

an evident and tangible growth in the energy

sector in Thailand which is being reinforced by

the government’s initiative towards the use of

renewable energy. This is particularly of interest

to Metito with its most recent expansion into the

alternative energy sector. Metito recognises the

country’s potential to pave way for 100% clean

energy production in the Asia Pacific region and

we believe that our newest partnership with a highprofile

client such as ACE will add shared value to

all involved and the wider community in Thailand.”

“We are strongly committed to providing smart

water solutions for all applications; municipal and

industrial, and this project will be a benchmark in

Thailand for smart water solutions for sustainable

clean energy projects,” added Justenhoven.

Metito Thailand is a wholly owned subsidiary of the

Metito Group and has been successfully developing

projects with focus on extending the company’s

Chemicals capabilities and expertise in the country.

As part of the project’s technical scope, Metito’s

smart automation tool; ‘METITO4’ will be

elemental to control key water parameters in the

cooling tower. ‘METITO4’ will improve operational

control of the cooling tower, reduce downtime

and reduce water and chemical consumption for

optimum operations.

Currently, ACE has ten biomass power stations

around Thailand and was awarded by the Electricity

Generating Authority of Thailand a contract to

build additional 20 plants.

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NEWS

$2.96 Bn Valve

Positioners Market

The Global Valve Positioners market accounted for $1.59

billion in 2018 and is expected to reach $2.96 billion by

2027 growing at a CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast

period.

Some of the key factors influencing the market growth include

increasing importance of monitoring and control in process

industries for efficient output, growing demand for fuels, energy

& power. However, lack of standardized norms and governing

policies is restricting the market growth.

A valve positioner is one of the major accessories in the control

valve assembly. It supports the actuator in the control valve

assembly to position the valve stem correctly as per the input

signal provided to it so that the control valve accurately controls

the parameter it wants to. In other words, the valve positioner

makes the working of the control valve more precise and accurate.

Amongst actuation, the single action of the control valve can be

described as the action in which positioners deliver and exhaust

air from single side of the single-acting actuator. This actuator uses

spring force for on and off operation of the actuator. Hence these

positioners have simple working operations which make them

the more preferably installed type as compared to double-acting

positioners.

By Geography, APAC is estimated to have a lucrative growth

during the forecast period. The region consists of fast-growing

economies such as China and India that have fuelled the robust

manufacturing industries in respective countries. Owing to the

increase in the urban population in the region, there is a high

demand for new and improved wastewater treatment systems.

Some of the key players in global Valve Positioners market are

Schneider Electric, ABB, Baker Hughes, Siemens, Emerson

Electric, General Electric, Metso, SMC, SAMSON Controls,

Rotork, Azbil, Circor International, Bray International, Festo and

VRG Controls.

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Global Valve Positioners Market,

By Actuation

• Double-Acting Positioner

• Single-Acting Positioner

Global Valve Positioners Market,

By Type

• Digital Positioner

• Pneumatic Positioner

• Electro-Pneumatic Positioner

• Electronic

Global Valve Positioners Market,

By Sales Channel

• Distribution Channel

• Direct Channel

Global Valve Positioners

Market, By End User

• Pharmaceuticals

• Metals & Mining

• Water & Wastewater

• Oil & Gas

• Food & Beverages

• Energy & Power

• Chemicals

• Pulp & Paper

• Marine

• Aerospace and Defense

• Automobile

Company Profiling

• Schneider Electric

• ABB

• Baker Hughes

• Siemens

• Emerson Electric

• General Electric

• Metso

• SMC

• SAMSON Controls

• Rotork

• Azbil

• Circor International

• Bray International

• Festo

•VRG Controls

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Portable & Emergency

Power

Portable power anywhere

Heavy Duty Portable Power for Work, Play, and Emergencies

The Duracell ® Powerpack 600 provides heavy duty household power anywhere. It operates demanding

applications such as power tools, powers DC products that you enjoy during outdoor recreation, and

provides emergency power during an outage at home. The Powerpack 600 is quiet, dependable and

an easy-to-use alternative to a generator, with added features such as jumper cables. The integrated

AM/FM radio and digital alarm clock provide access to music, talk radio and news. Whether it’s a job

site or a camp site, the Duracell ® Powerpack 600 is the ideal portable power solution.

Product Features:

Runs 120-volt AC applications (three outlets)

Runs 12-volt DC applications (one outlet)

AC charger included

DC charging cable included

Built-in 600-watt inverter

Integrated AM/FM radio and digital alarm clock

Included jumper cables are designed for safe and efficient jump-starting

Built-in light provides illumination in emergency situations at home and on the road

Vehicle jump-starter

Retail Package

Product Applications:

Runs small power tools at a work site

Operates camcorders, video games, stereos, 13” TV/VCR combos, handheld blenders,

fans, computers, laptops, clock radios

Charges cordless and cellular phones

Jump-starts vehicles

Built-in AM/FM radio provides access to news radio and emergency broadcasts

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Electrification and the Evolution

of INFINITI Design

Designing forward

As INFINITI looks to the future and the roll-out of a

series of electric and electrified vehicles, the brand will

also see a change in the way its cars are designed.

Over the three decades since INFINITI was first

established, the design of the brand’s vehicles

has transformed. Cars have evolved as tastes and

expectations have changed, and as new trends have

emerged, such as the rise in popularity of SUVs and

crossovers. Innovations in assembly techniques,

vehicle architecture, and aerodynamics have also

played a role in progressing the look of INFINITI

vehicles.

Despite these changes, design adaptations have been

evolutionary rather than revolutionary. Vehicle

platforms and the design on top have predominantly

revolved around a car’s powertrain – the internal

combustion engine – accommodating an engine, fuel

tank, transmission and drive shafts.

Everything in proportion

Powertrain electrification, however, marks a significant

moment in car design, with designers no longer

shackled by the mechanical layout of a traditional

powertrain. Not required to design a vehicle around

the internal combustion engine, propshaft, fuel tank

or transmission, designers have the freedom to offer

more efficient packaging and new vehicle proportions.

As it creates its next generation of vehicles, INFINITI

is seizing this opportunity, echoing the character

of powerful and serene new electric and electrified

powertrains in the very design of its cars. While the

aesthetics of the brand’s cars have always been defined by the engines under the hood, future designs will

hint directly at the potency and character of INFINITI’s electrified powertrains.

Fundamental to this is a shift in the very proportions of the vehicle. INFINITI’s famous V6 gasoline

engines have historically resulted in a long hood and a cab-rearward silhouette. In future, electrification

will cause an evolution in the structure of the car, with low-mounted batteries likely to raise the driving

position – while lowering the center of gravity at the same time. The 2019 INFINITI Qs Inspiration

Concept, for example, introduces a distinctive new body style which challenges the accepted ‘three-box’

sedan layout. Previewing a future production vehicle from the brand, the concept’s electrified powertrain

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presents the notion of a sports sedan which is as

engaging and enjoyable to drive as any conventional

car. With a low center of gravity and powerful e-AWD

system, paired with a commanding, elevated driving

position, the car suggests how electrification could allow

INFINITI to reinvent the ‘traditional’ sports sedan for

the future.

Ma

As vehicle proportions evolve, so too will the design

details. Signaling the nature of new electric or electrified powertrains, INFINITI is adopting a new

‘Powerful Serenity’ form language for the era of electrification. Inspired by recent concepts such as

the QX Inspiration and Qs Inspiration, future INFINITI models will look as progressive, seamless

and powerful as their electrified powertrains. This form language will be infused with Japanese DNA,

drawing upon the culture and modern architecture of INFINITI’s home country. The brand’s designers

took inspiration from the Japanese spatial concept of

‘Ma’, described as an emptiness full of possibilities,

potential and anticipation. Applied to INFINITI’s

upcoming electric vehicles, designs will emphasize the

smooth, muscular spaces between the sharp, sheer lines

of the bodywork, building visual anticipation for the

electrified performance within.

What happens between these lines is truly expressive;

empty spaces which carry the loudest message. Utilizing

the ‘Ma’ philosophy will ensure all future INFINITI cars

feature svelte, graceful and uncluttered designs. Further

Japanese influences will include body surfaces and

creases inspired by origami, the Japanese art of folding

paper, and technical ‘kimono fold’ patterns, inspired by the straight lines that typify modern Japanese

architecture. This form language serves a practical purpose, too. With no cool air required to cool an

engine, future INFINITI models will do away with traditional air intakes at the front of the car. Instead,

cars will display the outline of a grille, proudly bearing the company’s logo, while air will be channeled

around the body for aerodynamic efficiency, essential for helping to preserve battery life and increasing

range.

Lounge-like interiors

Opening the doors on INFINITI’s most recent concept

cars reveals the packaging benefits brought by electrified

powertrains. With less space required for engines, and

the flat packaging of a battery pack beneath the floor,

INFINITI will be able to create larger, more spacious

cabins – lounge-like interiors which provide more

passenger space and comfort.

INFINITI has always sought to create interior spaces

that enhance the driving experience, while cossetting

passengers. The brand’s recent Qs Inspiration and QX

Inspiration concept cars have shown the potential for this approach in future, with beautiful, handcrafted

interiors. Spacious and comfortable for occupants, they remain focused on connecting drivers to the car

and road ahead, empowering them with a clear view and a powerful, serene driving experience.

The brand’s latest concept vehicles – Q Inspiration, Qs Inspiration and QX Inspiration – each represent

INFINITI’s desire to continually challenge tradition and discover ‘the new’. This is familiar territory for

a company that launched the FX in 2002, the world’s first sports crossover – and a car which evolved

beyond the established ‘two-box’ SUV design trends of the late 1990s. INFINITI has spent 30 years

looking forward with its designs, and powertrain electrification opens new doors for the brand as it

transforms how its cars will look in future.

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Product Focus

Surge Protection

Stage 2 Protection

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Stage 1 Protection

Breaker Panel (CHSP)

From Plasma TV’s and

HD DVD Players to surround

sound systems and

advanced gaming, today’s

homes contain more electronics

than ever. With

this automation comes an

increased vulnerability to

the effects of surges.

One lightning storm could cost

a homeowner thousands, even

tens of thousands of dollars

worth of damage to the electronics

in a home. Once a surge

enters a home and damages

the electronic components, the

homeowner is forced to embark

on a time-consuming and frustrating

journey. One must:

• Diagnose all of the issues

• Attempt to find all locations of

damage

• Determine if your equipment

is under warranty

• Locate replacement products

• Contact numerous service

departments

A homeowner can help protect

against such damage with a

comprehensive approach to

surge protection. Eaton’s surge

suppression products offer

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approach, by offering both Stage

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Protection is designed to provide

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The First Country To Send Covid-19 Test

Results by WhatsApp & FB Messenger

Bahrain has become the first

country in the world to offer

COVID-19 test results by

WhatsApp and Facebook

Messenger.

The announcement comes as

governments across the globe

experiment with launching their own

official chat channels, including

Singapore, New Zealand and the World

Health Organisation.

Bahrain’s results service, which is available in English and Arabic, has been launched by the

Kingdom’s Ministry of Health as part of efforts to combat the ongoing global health crisis.

The chatbot delivers up-to-date information on the spread of the Coronavirus and provides

direct links to YouTube guidance videos as well as the country’s official COVID-19 Be Aware

app.

The free chat service has been built using the WhatsApp Business API and Infobip’s global

communication platform to provide critical

information to citizens and residents.

Dr Waleed Al Manea, from Bahrain’s

Health Ministry, said: “We are working to

reach a bigger and wider community in

our health efforts to combat the spread of

Covid-19.”

As global lockdowns begin to lift, Bahrain

– one of the first countries in the world

to loosen restrictions on movement – is

taking a series of steps to prepare for the

next phase of the crisis.

Last month, the Kingdom – which is fifth

in the world for testing rates – launched

a dedicated tracking app for confirmed

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cases, with those isolating required to wear tamper-proof bracelets monitoring their location. A

quarter of the country has now downloaded the ‘BeAware’ app, which automatically alerts users if

they come into contact with an active case.

Other initiatives include converting public buses into mobile testing units and rapidly building

field hospitals for the treatment of cases.

Bahrain made a series of early interventions on COVID-19 including screenings at entry points,

travel restrictions on high-risk areas as well as swift isolation and testing of suspected cases.

On March 19, Bahrain became the first Arab country to join the WHO’s Solidarity Trial, aiming to

pool resources to produce a treatment for the disease.

Three weeks later, the Kingdom’s malls were re-opened as part of a phased approach, with

citizens and residents able to take a voluntary COVID-19 test in many of the locations.

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N E W S

S T O R I E S

Manlift key in 14 Day Covid19 Lab

Construction in UAE

COVID-19: Lab to conduct tens of thousands real-time reverse transcription-PCR

tests daily

Standing strong with the UAE’s

commitment to tackle the COVID-19

pandemic, Manlift was part of this

groundbreaking project to build a state

of the art laboratory in 14 days to conduct

thousands of coronavirus RT-PCR tests per day

and is the first in the world of this scale to be

operating outside of China.

Manlift successfully supplied and delivered

the initial order of 10 machines to the project,

in a matter of hours. After two days a further

two machines which were also delivered

immediately.

Working with long term connection Amana

Contracting & Steel Buildings, Manlift supplied

a total of 12 Machines which included 9 Battery

Scissors and 3 Diesel Booms.

Manlift Group Managing Director – David King

said “In these challenging times, the call went

out for AWP’s to Manlift UAE and we responded

immediately. Manlift Group are proud to be part

of the solution to establish this laboratory that

will provide immediate COVID testing”.

Highlights

• The lab, built in 14 days, will address the

need for population-scale detection and

diagnosis of COVID-19 in the UAE

• It is capable of conducting tens of

thousands real-time reverse transcriptionpolymerase

chain reaction, RT-PCR, tests

per day

• The first in the world of this scale to be

operational outside of China, the lab

showcases the UAE’s resolve to combat the

COVID-19 pandemic

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N E W S

S T O R I E S

How COVID-19 Is Changing College

Admissions Cycle in 2020

One of the spheres highly impacted

by the SARS-COV-2 pandemic

emergency in 2020 is higher

education. While some universities

and colleges introduced online-based classes,

a lot of the institutions lack funding to do it or

are not able to react quickly enough. At the

same time, not all of the students have constant

access to the Internet regarding that their

parents are obliged to work remotely.

Even more confusion is reserved for those who

were going to enter a college this year or make

a transfer: standardized tests SAT\ACT are

being postponed till undefined time. It is hard

to predict whether the class of 2020 will be able

to attend campuses in real life, or the academic

year will start online. Of no less importance is

the fact that international students might not be

able to get their visas since the borders are still

closed.

Standardized Tests Are Postponed, but

Some of Them Can Be Taken from Home

In order to apply to a college or a university

in the States, you need to pass one or more

standardized college admission tests. The

spring wave of SAT and ACT, tests required

for undergraduate admissions, has been

canceled, same as the national SAT previously

scheduled in early June. The destiny of the

ACT planned for June 13th remains indefinite.

The College Board is now considering the

possibility of launching at-home standardized

tests similar to the Advanced Placement

students’ examination. This approach is

effective in ensuring that the tests are held,

not depending on when the situation with the

pandemic crisis becomes more definite.

The idea of online tests has been quickly

realized by ETS, the organization providing

English assessment. Students from outside of

the States need to pass a TOEFL, and, starting

from early March, they are able to do it at home

from any part of the world. The developers of

the tests claim that the Home Edition of TOEFL

iBR is no different from an offline version of this

test as many people question themselves if it is

easier to take this test at home or not. The only

difference is that you have a human proctor

watching you through a webcam.

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Admission Cycle May Differ from College to

College

The US is a home for thousands of colleges, and

all of them have different admission criteria. What

is more, administrations of many colleges can

make different decisions about their functioning

based on their financial and technical capacity.

In this way, many colleges such as Furman,

Central Christian College of the Bible, Bryant,

and many others decided to reopen applications

mainly to reach their enrollment targets.

At the same time, Cornell University announced

that it is no longer required to pass ACT or SAT

exams to enroll in August 2021. On their turn,

this year’s applicants raise questions about

whether college campuses will be open this fall.

As no one is ready to give an ultimate answer,

some of the institutions as Cal State Fullerton,

announce that they began preparing to go online

for this fall semester.

All in all, it is highly advised to check each

institution’s website to see what the admission

criteria are in the year of 2020. It is essential

to check news from the official representatives

because the situation may change depending on

the global situation.

What Can You Do While Waiting for News

from the College of Your Choice?

You may take advantage of this challenging

period and perfect your college admission

essay. It may seem that exam grades are much

more important, so many applicants don’t

spend much time to elaborate on their personal

statements. However, according to the National

Association for College Admission Counseling,

an essay plays a vital role in the meaning that

it gives the context about the personality and

helps to review one’s “soft” factors.

As many colleges have extended their

application deadlines, you now have the time to

do more research about them, which is important

to provide convincing reasons why they should

accept you. Make sure to show your interest and

explain your goal, but don’t be too wordy. You

can use essayservice.com to get professional

help with your personal statement. The most

important thing is to make sure that your essay

is concise, grammatically correct, and doesn’t

contain spelling mistakes.

Out of the State and International Admissions

The destiny of international students stays unclear

for this academic year. Those aspiring to enter

a US college this year consider the possibility to

attend fall classes through video. However, this

might be a challenge to guarantee their online

presence with such problems as different time

zones, dependence on Internet connection

stability, and even the state of freedom of speech

in some countries where governments tend to

block American online sources.

Even if the borders are open before the classes

start, a lot of them might find themselves in a

difficult financial situation due to the fact that the

COVID-19 crisis made a lot of businesses stop.

This circumstance may work in favor of domestic

wait-listed students since, in the condition of

the lack of international applicants, their slots

are expected to be given to local entrants. The

same rule may be applied to in-state students.

If mobility is still restricted between the states,

applicants might find it easier to enter their local

college than before the global pandemic.

Final Thoughts

In these unprecedented times, both future

students and college administrations have been

thrown into uncharted waters. So there is no need

to panic: everyone is in the same boat now. It is

essential to follow the news from your college of

choice on their official website.

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S T O R I E S

EWEC and ACWA Power Sign the Water

Purchase Agreement for the World’s Largest

Reverse Osmosis Desalination Facility

$900 million Taweelah desalination IWP is expected to produce 909,200

cubic meter of water a day

The Emirates Water and Electricity

Company and ACWA Power, a global

leader in water desalination and power

generation, have signed the water

purchase agreement, for the world’s largest sea

water reverse osmosis desalination plant to

be constructed at Taweelah Power and Water

Complex, 50 km north of Abu Dhabi. The Taweelah

IWP will be the first stand-alone independent

water project in Abu Dhabi. Emirates Water and

Electricity Company had awarded the project to

ACWA Power in January 2019.

The tariff offered by ACWA Power for the Al

Taweelah IWP is the lowest achieved to date in

the world for desalinated water. The project, when

constructed, will also set another world record by

utilizing the lowest amount of energy per gallon of

desalinated water produced.

“Our decision to bid for the Taweelah IWP

demonstrates our confidence in the Emirates Water

and Electricity Company as a reliable partner

and confirms our commitment to contribute to

the development of the United Arab Emirates

by increasing our participation in the power

generation and water desalination sectors. Through

the Taweelah IWP and the enabling environment

provided by Abu Dhabi, we are proud to be

setting new global bench marks in both the cost

of desalinated water and the energy consumed in

producing that water.” - President & CEO, Paddy

Padmanathan

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“Following the final award, construction of the

project has started with the completion expected

in October 2022. The plant is expected to deliver

909,200 cubic meter of water per day to support the

industries and the community at Al Taweelah and

the surrounding areas. The plant will also play a

role in catering to Abu Dhabi’s peak water demand,

which is expected to rise by 11% between 2017 and

2024.” - Chief Investment Officer, Rajit Nanda

This is an especially significant project, not only

because of its scale but also in its role in securing

cost-effective and energy efficient potable water

supply for Abu Dhabi. This project is yet another

testament to ACWA Power living its mission of

reliably delivering electricity and desalinated

water at the lowest possible cost fuelling economic

development and continuing to the health, wealth

and happiness of the ultimate beneficiaries, the

people of the country. - Chief Investment Officer,

Rajit Nanda

The plant will be developed on a build, own and

operate basis. The engineering, procurement, and

construction contract for the power plant shall

be undertaken by a joint venture of Abengoa and

PowerChina. ACWA Power will own a 40 per cent

stake in a project company that will be formed

to be responsible for the Taweelah IWP. The

remaining stake will belong to Abu Dhabi Power

Corporation and its affiliates. Emirates Water and

Electricity Company will be the off-taker for the

project.

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Advanced Stadium Cooling: Innovative

Technology Coming to the Qatar World Cup

Every stadium has it’s own unique form and structure

The 2018 World Cup marked the World

Cup debut of using the Video Assistant

Referee, also known as VAR, as the

newest technological innovation coming

to the stadiums. According to FIFA, the VAR

system had a success rate of 99.3 percent

and many football analysts have praised the

introduction of VAR. In their opinion, the World

Cup was a perfect example of how technology

can work well for football, although it did show

that there are some risks involved in relying on

the technology.

In 2022, when the World Cup will be played in

Qatar, a newer and bigger technical innovation

will come to the stadiums. All host stadiums

will be air-conditioned, making it doable to

organize the World Cup in a country with

extreme heats. Since Qatar was announced as

the competition’s host in December 2010, many

have been critical of the controversial choice

wondering how an event like the World Cup

could be organized in the desert.

In only one generation, Qatar has transformed

from a handful of poor fishing villages into the

richest country per capita in the world. It turns

out if you combine gas revenues with foreign

labor and the firm hand of the ruling monarchy,

a country can be transformed rather quickly.

Now, Qatar is taking on one of the biggest

sports events the world has to offer.

Because of the extreme heat, revolutionary

cooling technology is going to be used at

the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after tests

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proved everything is working as it should

at the proposed World Cup stadiums. The

development is an important step in the buildup

to the tournament, which has courted

controversy since Qatar was announced as the

competition’s host.

The 2022 tournament is therefore being held

in winter for the first time, to avoid the searing

summer heat. With temperatures averaging 42

degrees Celsius in summer, the decision was

made to move the dates of the World Cup to

winter, when temperatures around 30 degrees

are to be expected.

This is the reason why the stadiums will have

air-conditioning installed, in order to bring

down the temperature to about 20 degrees on

the pitch and 23 degrees in the stands. The

innovation being trialed in Qatar involves a

system where cold air is being pumped into

stadiums through a system powered by chilled

water, which is the transformed into a cold mist

after passing through cooling nozzles.

They way it works is that the platform of the

stadium is used to defend it against the

infiltration of warm wind. This means the

stadium is a barrier that is basically containing

a cold bubble inside. The technology works

by maintaining the cold bubble for as long as

necessary in order for people to watch the

game, and so the players are comfortable

enough to play their game.

The Al Wakrah Stadium also has a roof that can

be opened and a seating-bowl cooling system

to allow football to be played all-year round.

At Al Wakrah Stadium, they are using an air

circulation technique, which means some of

the air is drawn back, cooled again and then

pushed back to the supporters and players.

The cooling technology for the FIFA World Cup

Qatar 2022 has been a crucial part since the

country announced its bid for the tournament in

2009.

Every stadium has it’s own unique form and

structure. For example, the Khalifa International

Stadium is a big stadium with an athletics track

which makes it so an unconventional treatment

is needed. At Khalifa, fresh air is taken and

pushed to the people. Moreover, a new line

of under-seat diffusers has been developed

in order to deliver the air to fans in a gentle

manner.

No doubt, Qatar wants to show itself to the

world, building the most advanced stadiums

that ever have been built. The stadiums are

also built so close to each other, fans could

actually attend more than one game per day.

The longest distance between two venues is

just 55km, a short journey that will be seamless

thanks to an advanced underground railway

system.

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Jumbo Electronics launches series

of Green Initiatives

UAE retailer expects to cut down on usage of paper by 1 million tons a year

Jumbo Electronics, the leading OmniChannel

retailer in the region has launched a series

of green initiatives to build a culture of

environmental awareness and sustainability

among shoppers and staff.

Since July 2019, Jumbo Electronics has

replaced paper invoices with e-invoices sent

by email to customers. In addition to being

environmentally friendly, this initiative is also

convenient for customers who will be able to

locate their invoices easily at the time of any

service or warranty claim.

The second initiative is the launch of

biodegradable and eco-friendly shopping bags

with a brand-new design. These new shopping

bags are being launched across all stores

from September 2019 and are available for

shoppers at no additional cost.

The third initiative is the launch of digital

raffles and gift cards. Not only is this an

environmentally friendly initiative, it is also very

convenient for customers who need not fill in

an old-fashioned paper coupon to take part in

a raffle. Every customer who purchases from

Jumbo during select promotions automatically

gets enrolled into an electronic raffle. Coupons

are then seamlessly delivered to them via email

or SMS.

The retailer is also in the process of investing

a large amount to replace existing lighting

at stores with energy saving LED lights. At

present, 70 per cent of Jumbo Electronics

stores have already been converted to LED

lights. The balance will be converted over the

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next few months.

In addition to these, Jumbo has launched

a complete range of Smart Home products

including security & IP cameras, home

automation & health, entertainment and

connectivity. Products like smart thermostats,

air purifiers, smart home hubs are quickly

becoming popular in the UAE. These would

help in running an efficient home, conserving

energy and promoting healthier lifestyles.

These are available across Jumbo stores and

are installed on a turnkey basis by the experts

at the Jumbo Unwired team.

With these initiatives, Jumbo expects to reduce

paper usage by approximately 1 million tons

per year that will save at least 1,140,000 trees .

Pankaj Kumar, Head of Jumbo Omnichannel

Retail, said: “At Jumbo, we care for the

environment and are committed to preserving

the planet for our future generations. As a

leading electronics retailer in the region, we

are happy to have contributed towards this

cause, which we believe is dear to most of our

customers. This demonstrates that our values

are aligned with our customers’ beliefs.”

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Intertek Ensures Business Continuity

of Vendor Inspection Services in the

Oil and Gas Sector with Innovative

Remote Inspection Solution

June 8, 2020, Abu Dhabi, UAE: Intertek, a

leading Total Quality Assurance provider

to industries worldwide is increasing

the availability of its innovative Remote

Video Inspection (RVI) service, a technological

solution driven by its Total Quality Assurance

experts, to ensure business continuity of critical

vendor inspection services across the oil and

gas supply chain during the current health and

safety site restrictions.

With the unprecedented global spread of

Covid-19, governments and businesses around

the world are taking steps to respond to the

outbreak and to protect the health, wellbeing

and safety of their people. These actions also

impact International Oil Companies (IOCs) and

National Oil Companies (NOCs) based in the

Middle East and North Africa region and their

regional and international vendors that have

implemented policies to restrict the access of

third parties to their sites to undertake crucial

audit and inspection services.

As a leading global provider of third-party

vendor inspection solutions, Intertek’s Technical

Inspection Services business is well-prepared

and has rapidly adapted to the constantly

evolving environment by digitalising some of

its processes to become contactless, while

continuing to help global customers maintain

critical business continuity, supply chain

requirements and manufacturing schedules.

Through remote live video streaming and

smart phone technology, Intertek’s technical

specialist inspectors can remain home-based

during travel and access restrictions while

still leading the inspection activities within the

client premises. Customers in the UAE, Saudi

Arabia, Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and

Egypt can interact with the Intertek technical

specialist to ask questions and visualise the

experience. As the inspections are undertaken

in real-time, in the event that potential issues

are identified during the inspection, followup

actions can be discussed without delay,

resulting in productivity gains and faster issues

resolution times.

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Intertek’s RVI solution has been deployed

to companies throughout the world and the

Middle East so that the company’s vendor

inspection activities can continue to deliver the

essential value that protects end-user clients

and their supply chains from exposure to

quality defect risks. Driven by Intertek’s global

network of expert and experienced technical

specialists, and supported by security

protocols and standard operating procedures,

the RVI solution enables quality control,

inspection, and quality assurance activities

to continue without compromising safety and

quality and irrespective of location.

Hussain Al Atrakchi, Vice President of Intertek

Industry Services for Middle East, North Africa,

and West Asia, explained: “Health and safety

restrictions are real challenges for Intertek’s

clients who wish to safeguard business

continuity whenever authorised access is

limited. The remote inspection team helps

clients ensure their equipment comply with the

required specifications and that their projects

stay on schedule by minimising disruptions

to their supply chain. When measured in

hours saved by technicians, the RVI solution

can lead to up to 70% productivity gain. The

issue resolution time also becomes 20%

faster by using the Intertek RVI App and smart

technologies in real-time.”

Learn more about Intertek’s remote video

inspection services by visiting intertek.com/

technical-inspection/remote-inspection

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Event Info

Power Purchase Agreement

7 – 10 June 2020, Dubai

19 – 22 October 2020, Singapore

www.infocusinternational.com/ppa

Overview

There are many moving pieces affecting the future of electric power development in emerging

market. Unlike the past Independent Power Project models, which featured standardised take-or-pay

contracts – today’s market demands more innovative incentives to ensure better availability, better

performance, as well as more attractive and sustainable mixtures of fuel sources. Economies throughout

developing countries urgently need to master the key tools, models, and lessons learned for transforming

and strengthening today’s electricity sector. These include the latest models in negotiating Power Purchase

Agreements (PPAs), in designing and managing new competitive power markets, as well as attracting the

right mix of renewable energy sources.

This 4-day comprehensive workshop gives you clear explanations of the new models of PPA risk allocation,

of designing and managing competitive power markets, attracting private investments in renewable energy,

through a series of real case examples of contracts and markets. Case Studies will include real examples

from Africa, Middle East, Asia, Europe and North America. Furthermore, cases stimulate independent

thinking and discussion among participants.

Benefits of Attending

• LEARN about all the essentials of

different PPAs

• NEGOTIATE fair and sustainable PPAs

• STRUCTURE successful PPAs based upon

your own company’s risk profile and risk

allocation needs

• EXPOSE to the frontiers of international

experience in IPP development

• LEARN theory and practice of pricing and

tariff design

• ANALYSE the relationship between

Public, Private, and Government sector

• PERFORM a policy and risk analysis of

PPA contracts

• EXPLORE a PPA relationship with EPC,

O&M, Fuel Supply, and Interconnect

Agreement

• GAIN the tools and models in directing

your country’s electricity transformation

and market design plans

• IMPROVE your awareness of the

common pitfalls and mistakes to avoid in

today’s private power investments

• LEAD successful power project finance

transactions

• IDENTIFY how financial derivatives can

be used as an effective hedge of financial

and electricity market based risks

Teaching Methodology

The agenda will combine presented materials with

plenty of opportunity for Q&A, interactive discussions,

and the use of quantitative models to illustrate key

learning points. Current market examples and data are

utilised wherever helpful.

Course Certificate

Upon the successful completion of this course, you

will receive a Certificate of Completion bearing the

signatures from both the Course Director and the

Course Organiser. This Certificate will testify your

endeavour and serve towards your professional

advancement.

To Register/Enquire on this course, please contact:

Abigail Harris

Infocus International

Tel: +65 6325 0215

Email: abigail@infocusinternational.com

Website: www.infocusinternational.com/ppa


E: abigail@infocusinternational.com www.infocusinternational.com/ppa

4 day course

“Excellent! There are many interesting topics which cover almost all

relevant issues in electricity market, such as market reform and PPA

negotiation. And the speaker is simply great.”

Head of PPA Section, Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand

Power Purchase Agreement

Structuring successful Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), managing competitive

electricity markets & attracting merchant power investments

7 – 10 June 2020, Dubai

19 – 22 October 2020, Singapore

Book 3 persons

and save

$400

per person

Benefits of Attending

■ LEARN about all the essentials of different PPAs

■ NEGOTIATE fair and sustainable PPAs

■ STRUCTURE successful PPAs based upon your own company’s risk

profile and risk allocation needs

■ EXPOSE to the frontiers of international experience in IPP

development

■ LEARN theory and practice of pricing and tariff design

■ ANALYSE the relationship between Public, Private, and Government

sector

■ PERFORM a policy and risk analysis of PPA contracts

■ EXPLORE a PPA relationship with EPC, O&M, Fuel Supply, and

Interconnect Agreement

■ GAIN the tools and models in directing your country’s electricity

transformation and market design plans

■ IMPROVE your awareness of the common pitfalls and mistakes to

avoid in today’s private power investments

■ LEAD successful power project finance transactions

■ IDENTIFY how financial derivatives can be used as an effective

hedge of financial and electricity market based risks

Who Should Attend

■ Contract / Agreement Negotiators

■ Legal / Regulation / Compliance /

Policy Analysts

■ Business Development Managers

■ Commercial Managers

■ Finance Controllers / Treasurers

■ Corporate Planners

■ Business & Accounting Analysts

■ Sales & Trading Managers

■ Structured / Project Finance Analysts

■ Economists / Investors

■ Chairman / CEO / Directors

From sectors:

■ Electric Regulators & Ministries

■ Power & Utility Companies

■ IPP Developers

■ Banks / Investors

■ Energy Fuel Suppliers (Oil, Gas,

Coal and Renewables)

■ Law Firms & Consultancy

Supported by:

OFFSHORE MAGAZINE

ENERGY INSIGHT


Event Info

Renewable Power & Energy Mix

15 – 17 June 2020, Singapore

www.infocusinternational.com/energymix

Overview

In increasing parts of the world, renewable power sources – particularly solar and wind – are now

the cheapest way to generate electricity. This, combined with being crucial mechanisms by which to lower

the carbon emissions of energy systems, means they are also the fastest-growing supply of new power generating

capacity. It is vital that anyone involved in electricity systems, from new power project developers

to incumbent utilities, investors and policymakers, has a thorough understanding of how renewables are

impacting the energy mix and the wider power business.

In particular, the transition away from conventional thermal generators towards renewable ones has profound

implications for how power systems are designed, operated and policed – on a variety of timescales

from sub-second management to long-term capacity planning. These in turn create both new market opportunities

and significant businesses risks within the sector, not just for those

involved in system-wide aspects such as the grid or policy, but for those involved in individual project development

too.

In three intensive and informative days, this course explains and illustrates the key impacts of renewable

power integration into modern energy systems, based on global lessons and examples. Most importantly it

provides attendees with a market assessment framework and recommended approach to identifying and

quantifying how these integration challenges change the specific new opportunities and risks facing their

own businesses.

Benefits of Attending

• Learn from global experiences in

renewable power project development

and integration

• Understand how technical challenges

translate into financial and business

opportunities

• Illustrate key system impacts such as

investment requirements, energy costs

and capacity margins using simple

• Quantitative models

• Analyse and discuss evolving value chain

roles, partnerships and competitors

• Assess the market potential for solutions

such as energy storage, virtual power

plants and smart grids

• Gain an insight into the influences of

market liberalisation and policy shifts

Who Should Attend

• Renewable power project developers

• Power plant owners and operators

(utilities and IPPs)

• Transmission/Distribution system

operators

• Policymakers and policy advisors

• Investors, including commercial and

development banks, venture capital and

private equity

• Vendors & EPC contractors

• Large energy users

•Commercial energy-sector services

suppliers (law, insurance etc.)

Teaching Methodology

The agenda will combine presented materials with

plenty of opportunity for Q&A, interactive discussions,

and the use of quantitative models to illustrate key

learning points. Current market examples and data are

utilised wherever helpful.

Course Certificate

Upon the successful completion of this course, you

will receive a Certificate of Completion bearing the

signatures from both the Course Director and the

Course Organiser. This Certificate will testify your

endeavour and serve towards your professional

advancement.

To Register/Enquire on this course, please contact:

Abigail Harris

Infocus International

Tel: +65 6325 0215

Email: abigail@infocusinternational.com

Website: www.infocusinternational.com/energymix


E: abigail@infocusinternational.com www.infocusinternational.com/energymix

BRAND NEW COURSE

“I enjoyed the course with lots of demonstrations and case studies. The facilitator was

just ma r v e l l o u s , u p to t h e g a m e . I t w a s a v a l u e fo r m o n ey w o r ks h o p .”

Director of Finance, Electricity Generation Company Malawi

Renewable Power & Energy Mix

Essential approaches to market assessment, power project opportunity & business risk analysis

15 – 17 June 2020, Singapore

Benefits of Attending

■ Learn from global experiences in renewable power project development and integration

■ Understand how technical challenges translate into financial and business opportunities

■ Illustrate key system impacts such as investment requirements, energy costs and capacity margins using simple

quantitative models

■ Analyse and discuss evolving value chain roles, partnerships and competitors

■ Assess the market potential for solutions such as energy storage, virtual power plants and smart grids

■ Gain an insight into the influences of market liberalisation and policy shifts

Who Should Attend

■ Renewable power project developers

■ Power plant owners and operators (utilities and IPPs)

■ Transmission/Distribution system operators

■ Policymakers and policy advisors

■ Investors, including commercial and development banks, venture capital and private equity

■ Vendors & EPC contractors

■ Large energy users

■ Commercial energy-sector services suppliers (law, insurance etc.)

Book 3 persons

or more and save

$300

each

Supported by:

OFFSHORE MAGAZINE

ENERGY INSIGHT


Event Info

Mastering Wind Power

8 - 10 July 2020, Singapore

www.infocusinternational.com/wind

Overview

A comprehensive, up-to-date and business-focused roadmap to success in delivering wind power

growth, today and tomorrow.

Attendees will leave with an excellent understanding of all the key factors facing wind power developers

and investors, from resource assessment and energy production complexities, through project development

and planning challenges, to financial returns and risks.

The course schedule is designed to be highly participative, including time to work in groups to apply and

illustrate the learning points throughout the course. To do so, attendees will utilise online tools, wind resource

datasets, energy yield, financial and other simple calculations, along with structured discussions on

key planning and market environment considerations.

In keeping with the business-focused theme of the course, these illustrative exercises are designed to

provide time-efficient clarification of the key course takeaways, aimed at commercially-focused business

developers and investors. They are therefore deliberately made accessible to non-experts, not designed to

replicate the complex or in-depth detailed planning undertaken – over much longer periods! – by experienced

engineers and technical teams.

Course Highlights

• Learn from global experiences in wind

power project development

• Understand unique properties of wind

resource, and how these feed into financial

risk analysis

• Gain a business-focused, up-to-date

perspective on current and emerging wind

technology innovations and project delivery

best practices

• Analyse and discuss practical and project

delivery risks facing wind power projects,

including key stakeholder engagements

• Get hands-on with a financial model to better

understand financial risks and returns for wind

power projects

• Compare and contrast the unique extra costs

and complexities of offshore wind projects

with those onshore

Who Should Attend

• Renewable power project developers

• Power plant owners and operators

(utilities and IPPs)

• Transmission/Distribution system operators

• Policymakers and policy advisors

• Investors, including commercial and

development banks, venture capital and

private equity

• Vendors & EPC contractors

• Large energy users

• Commercial energy-sector services

suppliers (law, insurance etc.)

Teaching Methodology

The agenda will combine presented materials with

plenty of opportunity for Q&A, interactive discussions,

and the use of quantitative models to illustrate key

learning points. Current market examples and data are

utilised wherever helpful.

Course Certificate

Upon the successful completion of this course, you

will receive a Certificate of Completion bearing the

signatures from both the Course Director and the

Course Organiser. This Certificate will testify your

endeavour and serve towards your professional

advancement.

To Register/Enquire on this course, please contact:

Abigail Harris

Infocus International

Tel: +65 6325 0215

Email: abigail@infocusinternational.com

Website: www.infocusinternational.com/wind


E: abigail@infocusinternational.com www.infocusinternational.com/wind

BRAND NEW COURSE

“I enjoyed the course with lots of demonstrations and case studies. The facilitator was

just m ar vellous, up to the ga m e . I t w a s a v a l u e fo r m o n ey workshop.”

Director of Finance, Electricity Generation Company Malawi

Mastering Wind Power

8 – 10 July 2020, Singapore

Benefits of Attending

■ Learn from global experiences in wind power project development

■ Understand unique properties of wind resource, and how these feed into financial risk analysis

■ Gain a business-focused, up-to-date perspective on current and emerging wind technology innovations and

project delivery best practices

■ Analyse and discuss practical and project delivery risks facing wind power projects, including key stakeholder

engagements

■ Get hands-on with a financial model to better understand financial risks and returns for wind power projects

■ Compare and contrast the unique extra costs and complexities of offshore wind projects with those onshore

Who Should Attend

■ Renewable power project developers

■ Power plant owners and operators (utilities and IPPs)

■ Transmission/Distribution system operators

■ Policymakers and policy advisors

■ Investors, including commercial and development banks, venture capital and private equity

■ Vendors & EPC contractors

■ Large energy users

■ Commercial energy-sector services suppliers (law, insurance etc.)

Book 3 persons

or more and save

$300

each

Supported by:

OFFSHORE MAGAZINE

ENERGY INSIGHT


Event Info

Mastering Solar Power

13 - 16 July 2020, Singapore

www.infocusinternational.com/solar

Overview

A comprehensive, up-to-date and business-focused roadmap to success

in delivering solar power growth, today and tomorrow.

Attendees will leave with a good understanding of the key factors from an

integrated, multidisciplinary and commercial viewpoint, including: target market

analysis, economic competitiveness, channels-to-market, financing influences and

risk, project development processes, best practices and emerging technologies.

The course schedule includes time to work in groups to apply the learning and

illustrate key project development considerations, by discussing, developing

and quantifying an initial business proposal for a solar PV power plant. To do so,

attendees will utilise energy yield, financial and other simple calculations, along

with the chance to debate key planning and market environment considerations.

In keeping with the business-focused theme of the course, these illustrative

exercises are designed to provide time-efficient clarification of the key course

takeaways, aimed at commercially-focused business developers and investors.

They are therefore accessible to nonexperts, not designed to replicate the

complex or in-depth detailed planning undertaken - over much longer periods! -

by engineers and technical teams.


“I enjoyed the course with lots of demonstrations and case studies. The facilitator was

j u st m ar vellou s , u p to t h e g a m e . I t w a s a v a l u e fo r m o n ey w o r ks h o p .”

Shadric Namalomba, Director of Finance, Electricity Generation Company Malawi

Mastering Solar Power

Course Highlights

• Speak the language of solar energy: terminology and concepts explained

with clarity and relevance

• Understand the 13 key – variables 16 July determining 2020, the Singapore

economics of solar PV projects

• Review current and emerging market opportunities for solar PV, including

integrations such as energy storage

• Navigate the typical project development requirements, processes and risks

• Learn and discuss how financial returns and risks arise in PV projects

• Be better able to converse with project partners, suppliers, investors,

policymakers and other stakeholders

• Know what to look for when evaluating PV project opportunities

• Identify key investment and project performance risks

• Learn how to analyse and critique current and emerging business models

Who Should Attend

Benefits of Attending

This course is ideal if:

■ Speak the language of solar energy: terminology and concepts explained with clarity and relevance

■ Understand the • You key variables are working determining within the the economics power of sector solar PV in projects a commercial or business

■ Review current development and emerging market role. opportunities You need a for clearly solar PV, explained, including integrations multi-faceted such understanding as energy storageof

■ Navigate the typical how project PV projects development are developed requirements, and processes why and and how risks they succeed (or fail), including

■ Learn and discuss how how market financial and returns technology and risks arise changes in PV projects are driving new innovation opportunities

■ Be better able to converse with project partners, suppliers, investors, policymakers and other stakeholders

along with new competitive risks.

■ Know what to look for when evaluating PV project opportunities

■ Identify key investment • You are and from project the performance investment, riskspolicy or professional services community. You

■ Learn how to need analyse to and embrace critique current the inevitable and emerging growth business of models solar energy, and want to gain an

independent perspective on the economic environment in which these projects

Who Should operate, Attend including the development, operational and business risks that most

matter to them.

This course is ideal if:

■ You are working within the power sector in a commercial or business development role. You need a clearly-explained,

multi-faceted

Including

understanding

but

of how

not

PV

limited

projects are

to:

developed and why and how they succeed (or fail), including how market

and technology changes are driving new innovation opportunities along with new competitive risks

■ You are from the investment, policy or professional services community. You need to embrace the inevitable growth

of solar energy, and want to gain an independent perspective on the economic environment in which these projects operate,

including the development, operational and business risks that most matter to them.

• Investors, including commercial and development banks, venture capital

and private equity

• Power generation companies, utilities and IPPs

• Policy makers and policy advisors

• Transmission/Distribution system operators

• Commercial services suppliers (law, insurance etc.)

• Equipment vendors & EPC contractors

• Large energy users and electricity buyers

including but not limited to:

■ Investors, including commercial and development banks, venture capital and private equity

■ Power generation companies, utilities and IPPs

■ Policy makers and policy advisors

■ Transmission/Distribution system operators

■ Commercial services suppliers (law, insurance etc.)

■ Equipment vendors & EPC contractors

■ Large energy users and electricity buyers

Supported by:

OFFSHORE MAGAZINE

ENERGY INSIGHT

Book 3 persons

or more and save

$400

each

E: abigail@infocusinternational.com www.infocusinternational.com/solar


Event Info

Teaching Methodology

The agenda will combine presented materials with plenty of

opportunity for Q&A, interactive discussions, and the use of

quantitative models to illustrate key learning points. Current

market examples and data are utilised wherever helpful.

Course Certificate

Upon the successful completion of this course, you will receive

a Certificate of Completion bearing the signatures from both

the Course Director and the Course Organiser. This Certificate

will testify your endeavour and serve towards your professional

advancement.

To Register/Enquire on this course, please contact:

Abigail Harris

Infocus International

Tel: +65 6325 0215

Email: abigail@infocusinternational.com

Website: www.infocusinternational.com/solar


E: abigail@infocusinternational.com www.infocusinternational.com/solar

“I enjoyed the course with lots of demonstrations and case studies. The facilitator was

just ma r v e l l o u s , u p to t h e g a m e . I t w a s a v a l u e fo r m o n ey workshop.”

Shadric Namalomba, Director of Finance, Electricity Generation Company Malawi

Mastering Solar Power

13 – 16 July 2020, Singapore

Benefits of Attending

■ Speak the language of solar energy: terminology and concepts explained with clarity and relevance

■ Understand the key variables determining the economics of solar PV projects

■ Review current and emerging market opportunities for solar PV, including integrations such as energy storage

■ Navigate the typical project development requirements, processes and risks

■ Learn and discuss how financial returns and risks arise in PV projects

■ Be better able to converse with project partners, suppliers, investors, policymakers and other stakeholders

■ Know what to look for when evaluating PV project opportunities

■ Identify key investment and project performance risks

■ Learn how to analyse and critique current and emerging business models

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal if:

■ You are working within the power sector in a commercial or business development role. You need a clearly-explained,

multi-faceted understanding of how PV projects are developed and why and how they succeed (or fail), including how market

and technology changes are driving new innovation opportunities along with new competitive risks

■ You are from the investment, policy or professional services community. You need to embrace the inevitable growth

of solar energy, and want to gain an independent perspective on the economic environment in which these projects operate,

including the development, operational and business risks that most matter to them.

including but not limited to:

■ Investors, including commercial and development banks, venture capital and private equity

■ Power generation companies, utilities and IPPs

■ Policy makers and policy advisors

■ Transmission/Distribution system operators

■ Commercial services suppliers (law, insurance etc.)

■ Equipment vendors & EPC contractors

■ Large energy users and electricity buyers

Book 3 persons

or more and save

$400

each

Supported by:

OFFSHORE MAGAZINE

ENERGY INSIGHT


Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Contracts for Energy Industry

24 – 26 August 2020, Singapore

www.infocusinternational.com/epcenergy

Overview

Event Info

Today, Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) projects are uniquely challenging. Parties

currently involved in large complex and fast-track EPC projects frequently suffer financial loss that

could have been mitigated by effective contract management. Appropriate practical “know-how”

of EPC contracts will improve your ability to take appropriate steps, or to obtain necessary advice,

to minimise or manage such risks.

This intensive workshop provides valuable insight into the rapidly evolving world of EPC contracts. It

has been designed specifically for the professionals and management of energy industries and will be of

particular interest to those with current or planned projects in Asia, Africa, Middle East, Europe and the CIS.

You will analyse an EPC contract, clause by clause, focusing on your challenges in international and

domestic projects. This unique interactive master class discusses the key issues in EPC contracts which are

relevant for lenders, sponsors and borrowers in international construction projects and the keys to deliver

successful projects.

Course Highlights

• Global and local legal and commercial

framework in Asia, Middle East, Africa,

Europe and the CIS

• Contract negotiation best practices

• Tips on contractual risk mitigation

• Contract financing and project

structuring

• Contractor relationship management

• Clause-by-clause discussion based

on an actual contract precedent

Key Learning Objectives

• UNDERSTAND the current finance

market for EPC contracts

• MANAGE legal risks and environment

for EPC contracts in the region

• DISCOVER alternative procurement

options for projects and the risks and

opportunities associated with these

options

• DISTINGUISH new and effective contract

negotiation strategies

• ANALYSE the types of claims that may be

made under EPC contracts and develop

strategies to manage these claims

• GAIN INSIGHTS into the best current

dispute resolution options and the risks

and costs associated with each option

Teaching Methodology

The agenda will combine presented materials with

plenty of opportunity for Q&A, interactive discussions,

and the use of quantitative models to illustrate key

learning points. Current market examples and data are

utilised wherever helpful.

Course Certificate

Upon the successful completion of this course, you

will receive a Certificate of Completion bearing the

signatures from both the Course Director and the

Course Organiser. This Certificate will testify your

endeavour and serve towards your professional

advancement.

To Register/Enquire on this course, please contact:

Abigail Harris

Infocus International

Tel: +65 6325 0215

Email: abigail@infocusinternational.com

Website: www.infocusinternational.com/epcenergy


Free Takeaway

3 detailed articles on EPC contract precedents containing discussions on:

EPCM & Alliancing Contracts

EPC contracts in the global market

FIDIC contract and the challenges faced by construction contractors

Group Discount

book 3 person to save

$300 per person

Managing and Negotiating

Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Contracts

for Energy Industry

Mastering the legal and commercial framework, contract negotiation, financing, risk and contractor

relationship complexities of upstream and downstream EPC projects

24 – 26 August 2020, Singapore

Course Highlights

Global and local legal and commercial framework in Asia,

Middle East, Africa, Europe and the CIS

Contract negotiation best practices

Tips on contractual risk mitigation

Contract financing and project structuring

Contractor relationship management

Clause-by-clause discussion based on an actual contract

precedent

Key Learning Objectives

UNDERSTAND the current finance market for EPC contracts

MANAGE legal risks and environment for EPC contracts in the

region

DISCOVER alternative procurement options for projects and the

risks and opportunities associated with these options

DISTINGUISH new and effective contract negotiation strategies

ANALYSE the types of claims that may be made under EPC

contracts and develop strategies to manage these claims

GAIN INSIGHTS into the best current dispute resolution options

and the risks and costs associated with each option

Supported by:

““A very thorough presentation with excellent real

life examples and war stories from the trainer.”

- Exxonmobil

“A mustattend for professionals wishing to

improve in EPC contracts management.”

- Century Power Generation

“Interesting, extremely helpful and relevant.

A very clear presentation style which kept the

material interesting and the audience

engaged.”

- National Oil Company of Namibia

“The seminars were highly informative and the

trainer is clearly very experienced in the EPC and

major projects worldwide. It was very relevant for

us in our business.”

- Qatar Petroleum

“The trainer spoke knowledgeably about matters

that concern lenders, sponsors and borrowers

bringing different perspectives to the discussion.”

- KBC Bank NV

“Interesting explanation of every clause of the

contract (i.e. the thorough assessment of an EPC

contract).”

- KFW Bankengruppe

OFFSHORE MAGAZINE

ENERGY INSIGHT

E: abigail@infocusinternational.com www.infocusinternational.com/epcenergy


Event Info

Power Project Finance

7 – 11 September 2020, Johannesburg

www.infocusinternational.com/powerprojectfinance

Overview

Project finance is widely used for large infrastructure projects including thermal and renewable

power projects. The technique enables project risks to be allocated to the parties best able to manage

them and facilitates the raising of long term debt without recourse to the project developer.

The correct allocation of risk through an appropriate commercial structure is the foundation of a sound

financing plan and this course will develop these themes by walking through the commercial contracts and

finance documentation and provide an understanding of how to determine the optimal amount of debt

using cash flow and ratio analysis. Current circumstances in the African power project sector will be

discussed.

Investment committees need to be sure that all risk aspects have been studied and the course will detail

the key elements of the due diligence exercise. The course will also provide a guide on how to approach the

debt market.

Benefits of Attending

The course is intended to provide a firm

understanding of the principles which create

a bankable power project finance structure in

terms of risk allocation and the commercial and

financial structure. On completion of this course

you will understand:

• How a power project is structured

and financed

• How to identify power project risks

and mitigation strategies

• The role of the financial model and cash

flow and ratio analysis

• Debt sizing techniques

• Project finance term sheets and

loan documentation

• Contract documentation

• The due diligence process

• How to efficiently identify viable

project prospects

• How to approach the debt market

• Project analysis & development

• Commercial & legal

• Commercial services suppliers

(law, insurance etc.)

• Policy makers and policy advisors dealing

with energy sector financial issues

Teaching Methodology

The agenda will combine presented materials with

plenty of opportunity for Q&A, interactive discussions,

and the use of quantitative models to illustrate key

learning points. Current market examples and data are

utilised wherever helpful.

Course Certificate

Upon the successful completion of this course, you

will receive a Certificate of Completion bearing the

signatures from both the Course Director and the

Course Organiser. This Certificate will testify your

endeavour and serve towards your professional

advancement.

Who Should Attend

• Power project developer,

investor or financier

• Finance & accounting

• Project finance & structured finance

• Power project management

To Register/Enquire on this course, please contact:

Abigail Harris

Infocus International

Tel: +65 6325 0215

Email: abigail@infocusinternational.com

Website: www.infocusinternational.com/powerprojectfinance


E: abigail@infocusinternational.com www.infocusinternational.com/powerprojectfinance

“Excellent training with a world class and highly experienced specialist.”

Senior Power Expert, Regulatory Commission for Electricity Sector, Senegal

Book 3 persons and

save $500 each

Power Project Finance

7 – 11 September 2020, Johannesburg

Benefits of Attending

The course is intended to provide a firm understanding of the principles which create a bankable power project

finance structure in terms of risk allocation and the commercial and financial structure. On completion of this course

you will understand:

■ How a power project is structured and financed

■ How to identify power project risks and mitigation strategies

■ The role of the financial model and cash flow and ratio analysis

■ Debt sizing techniques

■ Project finance term sheets and loan documentation

■ Contract documentation

■ The due diligence process

■ How to efficiently identify viable project prospects

■ How to approach the debt market

Who Should Attend

Including but not limited to people working in:

■ Power project developer, investor or financier

■ Finance & accounting

■ Project finance & structured finance

■ Power project management

■ Project analysis & development

■ Commercial & legal

■ Commercial services suppliers (law, insurance etc.)

■ Policy makers and policy advisors dealing with energy sector financial issues

Supported by:

OFFSHORE MAGAZINE

ENERGY INSIGHT


Electricity Economics in Changing Electricity Markets

16 – 18 November 2020, Singapore

www.infocusinternational.com/electricityeconomics

Overview

Are you ready for the new challenges & opportunities as power markets around the world evolve?

This is an essential core knowledge course for those involved in the business or regulation of the power

industry.

It leads you through a clear, accessible and thorough examination of the economics of power generation,

from power plant cost influences to end-customer prices. It contextualises this analysis with key consideration

of industry drivers and trends, including increasingly liberalised and competitive markets, evolving policy

support and management frameworks, the growth and integration of renewable power sources, and the

restructuring of power systems towards more decentralised operations.

A highly interactive presentation style allows for plenty of Q&A and time to discuss the issues from multiple

stakeholder perspectives; including power plant owners, investors, policymakers and energy customers. This

course is an essential primer for those seeking to navigate successful business routes through transitioning

electricity systems.

Benefits of Attending

• Clear, independent and businessfocused

introduction

• Language designed for non-experts;

particularly senior executives,

policymakers & investment decision-makers

• Core knowledge building, including

up-to-the-minute examples from

markets around the world

• Interactive discussion of key market

and economic variables

• Quantification of key issues using simple

numerical calculations, real data and

Excel-based tools

We will examine these key questions:

• Which variables drive the economics

of electricity generation?

• How do generation costs combine with

other factors to produce end-use

electricity prices?

• How are current technology & system

trends impacting electricity costs and prices?

• What are policymakers doing to keep costs

down?

• Who are the key stakeholders and

influencers on electricity economics?

• What are the value-chain impacts of market

Liberalisation and Competition?

• How are solar and wind power

(and other low-carbon options) changing

market environments?

• and many more!

Event Info

Who Should Attend:

• Power generators, utilities and IPPs

• Investors, including commercial and

development banks, venture capital and

private equity

• Policymakers and policy advisors

• Transmission / Distribution system

operators (grid)

• Power system vendors & EPC contractors

• Large electricity users

• Commercial services suppliers

(law, insurance etc.)

Teaching Methodology

The agenda will combine presented materials

with plenty of opportunity for Q&A, interactive

discussions, and the use of quantitative models

to illustrate key learning points. Current market

examples and data are utilised wherever helpful.

Course Certificate

Upon the successful completion of this course,

you will receive a Certificate of Completion

bearing the signatures from both the Course

Director and the Course Organiser. This

Certificate will testify your endeavour and serve

towards your professional advancement.

To Register/Enquire on this course, please contact:

Abigail Harris

Infocus International

Tel: +65 6325 0215

Email: abigail@infocusinternational.com

Website: www.infocusinternational.com/electricityeconomics


BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

“I enjoyed the course with lots of demonstrations and case studies. The facilitator was

just m a r v e l l o u s , u p to t h e g a m e . I t w a s a v a l u e fo r m o n ey w o r ks h o p .”

Shadric Namalomba, Director of Finance, Electricity Generation Company Malawi

Electricity Economics

in Changing Electricity Markets

The new economics of power markets in a low-carbon world

16 – 18 November 2020, Singapore

Book 3 persons

and save

$300

each

Benefits of Attending

■ Clear, independent and business-focused introduction

■ Language designed for non-experts; particularly senior executives, policymakers & investment decision-makers

■ Core knowledge building, including up-to-the-minute examples from markets around the world

■ Interactive discussion of key market and economic variables

■ Quantification of key issues using simple numerical calculations, real data and Excel-based tools

We will examine these key questions:

■ Which variables drive the economics of electricity generation?

■ How do generation costs combine with other factors to produce end-use electricity prices?

■ How are current technology & system trends impacting electricity costs and prices?

■ What are policymakers doing to keep costs down?

■ Who are the key stakeholders and influencers on electricity economics?

■ What are the value-chain impacts of market liberalisation and competition?

■ How are solar and wind power (and other low-carbon options) changing market environments?

■ and many more!

Who Should Attend

■ Power generators, utilities and IPPs

■ Investors, including commercial and development banks, venture capital and private equity

■ Policymakers and policy advisors

■ Transmission / Distribution system operators (grid)

■ Power system vendors & EPC contractors

■ Large electricity users

■ Commercial services suppliers (law, insurance etc.)

Supported by:

OFFSHORE MAGAZINE

ENERGY INSIGHT

E: abigail@infocusinternational.com www.infocusinternational.com/electricityeconomics


Gas & LNG Markets, Contracts & Pricing

16 – 20 March 2020, Singapore

28 Sep – 2 Oct 2020, Port of Spain

23 – 27 Nov 2020, Singapore

www.infocusinternational.com/gaslng

Overview

Event Info

Due to the complex geopolitical nature of gas/ LNG sourcing and long term nature of gas transactions

between buyers and sellers, it is commercially prudent for those involved in thisprocess to know the global

gas & LNG supply & markets condition, available methodologies for price determination, contract structure

and negotiation techniques. Any misjudgement in any of these areas could result in wrong sourcing decisions,

significant adverse financial consequences and legal liabilities.

This course has, therefore, been designed to enable the professionals in the gas sector and gas advisory

services to make right sourcing decision, construct gas/LNG contracts and negotiate from a position of

strength and knowledge in order to gain a competitive edge in the process.

Course Highlights

• Global gas/LNG market and market structure

in Asia Pacific, Africa, Middle East, Europe

and USA regions

• Current gas/LNG outlook and trends

• Contract terminology and construction -

operational, commercial and legal basis of

gas, LNG and Gas Transportation Contracts

• Principles of gas/LNG Sales and Purchase

Agreement (GSPA/SPA), Gas Transportation

Agreement (GTA) and Regasification

Agreements

• Gas/LNG pricing principles, current practice

and price indexation in competitive gas

markets

• Contracting and negotiation - proven

techniques

Benefits of Attending

• Background knowledge to framework to

facilitate gas/LNG commercial decisions

• Understanding current trends of the gas

organisation structure

• Knowledge of the underlying rationale for

gas contract terms and conditions

• Learn to construct gas, LNG and gas

transportation contracts and negotiate them

• Understanding of techniques of gas/LNG

price setting in competitive markets

• Awareness of operation of trading hubs,

spot and arbitrage

• Holistic understanding of what is required

to put a new supply chain in place

Who Should Attend

Energy professionals including

but not limited to:

• Purchasing/Supply Chain

• Legal/Contracts Negotiation

• Commercial

• Finance/Pricing

• Marketing

• Trading

• Sales/Business Development

• Project Finance

• Corporate Planning

From Sectors:

• Natural gas E&P

• Gas/LNG trade, shipping,

transmission, distribution

• Government agencies

• Gas based power generation

• Gas/LNG related project finance, asset

management, hedge funds,

equity/fixed income

• Gas pipeline and high pressure transportation

Course Certificate

Upon the successful completion of this course,

you will receive a Certificate of Completion

bearing the signatures from both the Course

Director and the Course Organiser. This

Certificate will testify your endeavour and serve

towards your professional advancement.

To Register/Enquire on this course, please contact:

Weslyn Lee

Infocus International Group

Tel: +65 6325 0274

Email: abigail@infocusinternational.com

Website: www.infocusinternational.com/gaslng


E: abigail@infocusinternational.com www.infocusinternational.com/gaslng

5 day course

“The best gas / LNG course I have ever attended. I will gladly

recommend it to anyone.” by past participant, Chevron

GAS & LNG

MARKETS, CONTRACTS & PRICING

A comprehensive all-in-one course addressing all key elements for successful gas & LNG business strategies

16 – 20 Mar 2020

28 Sep – 2 Oct 2020

23 – 27 Nov 2020

Singapore

Port of Spain

Singapore

Course Highlights

■ Global gas/LNG market and market structure in Asia Pacific, Africa, Middle East, Europe and USA regions

■ Current gas/LNG outlook and trends

■ Contract terminology and construction - operational, commercial and legal basis of gas, LNG and Gas

Transportation Contracts

■ Principles of gas/LNG Sales and Purchase Agreement (GSPA/SPA), Gas Transportation Agreement (GTA)

and Regasification Agreements

■ Gas/LNG pricing principles, current practice and price indexation in competitive gas markets

■ Contracting and negotiation - proven techniques

Benefits of Attending

■ Background knowledge to framework to facilitate gas/LNG commercial decisions

■ Understanding current trends of the gas organisation structure

■ Knowledge of the underlying rationale for gas contract terms and conditions

■ Learn to construct gas, LNG and gas transportation contracts and negotiate them

■ Understanding of techniques of gas/LNG price setting in competitive markets

■ Awareness of operation of trading hubs, spot and arbitrage

■ Holistic understanding of what is required to put a new supply chain in place

Book 3 persons

and save

$600

each

Supported by:

OFFSHORE MAGAZINE

ENERGY INSIGHT


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