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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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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
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$2.96 Bn Valve Positioners
Market
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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
World’s Largest Reverse Osmosis
Desalination Facility
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Advanced Stadium
Cooling: Innovative
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
Oil and Gas Sector with Innovative
Remote Inspection Solution
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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:
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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
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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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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.
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Unit 467 level 4
Shangri-La Plaza Edsa
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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.
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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,
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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
Point of Use (CHSP)
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
the homeowner a complete
approach, by offering both Stage
I and Stage II surge protection.
Stage I: Service Entrance
Protection is designed to provide
premier surge protection for
AC power, telephone and cable
at the point of entrance to the
home. Protection at this location
can reduce surges to an
acceptable level for surge strips
to handle at the point of use.
Stage II: Point of use surge
strips are designed to offer premier
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electronics while providing
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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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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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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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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
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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
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““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
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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:
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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:
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