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N E W S
WHO COVID-19
Buildings & Tents
Screening Layout
Standards
Post COVID-19: How
Industrial Companies
Can Bounce Back
UCLA Engineer Made
a Ventilator from
Hardware Items
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HIGH-EFFICIENCY
CIGS SOLAR MODULE
120 W / 125 W / 130 W
Features
• Advanced proprietary CIGS thin-film technology
• Plus sorting at +5 W to -0 W
• Low temperature coefficient provides yield benefits
• Aesthetically appealing all-black appearance
• Framed module designed for easy use with
industry-standard mounting systems
• Etched, unchangeable serial numbers for full
traceability of each module
• Free module recycling
Quality and Safety
• UL and IEC certified
• Rated for snow and wind loads up to 2,400 Pa
(5,400 Pa option pending)
• Free of potential induced degradation (PID) effects
• Salt mist and ammonia corrosion
test certification (pending)
• Manufactured at an ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001 and
OHSAS 18001 certified facility
Warranty
• Product warranty*: 10 years for material and workmanship
• Power output warranty*: 90% at 10 years and 80% at 25 years
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E D I T O R ‘ S N O T E
COVID-19 has
been negatively
impacting almost
all industries and
businesses imaginable. Those
deemed non-essential by the
government are temporarily
halted and while this is a
justified reason for closing the
industry or business down for
the time being, even a single
day of not operating has dire
effects to the owners and the
economy of a country as a
whole.
Truly, no industry or area is
safe from the government
mandate. Luckily, one industry
is deemed essential by the
leaders of the world. That is
the energy and power industry,
as without them, we would
be living in a figuratively
and literally darker world.
The power industry is the
sole industry that working
from home is possible, a lot
of people can still function
despite being in a homestay
predicament (with technology
for entertainment and
education, working appliances
for nutrition, water supply for
basic hygiene needs, and
much, much more).
Alongside the water industry,
the energy and power industry
works tirelessly amidst risk
of infection and danger to
continuously supply power
to the cities and regions of
the world. While electricity,
thermal, hydropower, nuclear,
and wind power are all
The Impact of COVID-19 in
Renewable Energy Industry
important in their own right,
the only one with an increase
in performance is that of
solar energy. This is due in
major part to the sun not
necessitating any fuel of any
kind, as whatever happens, it
is constantly burning brightly
overhead. All solar energy
producers need to do is to
harness and absorb that
energy and make it available
to the populace.
So with that in mind, and with
no set date for the end of this
global lockdown, individuals
ought to invest in solar power
while workers from the other
energy industries must
immediately look for the latest
technologies that would help
perform better.
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Trading LLC, Mr. Wail Halbouni, Tel: +971 50 481 3570, email: fortintl@emirates.net.ae; Ghantoot Trading, Mr. Nour Haboush, Tel: +971 50 109 4109, email: nour.h@ghantootgroup.ae; District
Cooling Company, Mr. Ahmed Henedi, Tel: +971 50 658 4832, email: ahmed@districtcoolingcompany.com; Al Yousuf Electronics, Mr. Moitra, Tel: +971 50 457 6170, email: pmoitra@alyousuf.com;
Bahrain, AJM Kooheji and Sons, Mr. Jayachandran, Tel: +973 36888801, email: v.jayachandran@ajmkooheji.com: Kuwait, Al Babtain Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Co., Mr. Naji Kataya, Tel: +965
5 051 5771, email: nkataya@albabtaingroup.com kw; British Link Kuwait, Mr. Imad Rhayel, Tel: +965 5 157 1229, email: irhayel@blk.com.kw; Oman, Oman Gulf Enterprise, Mr. Narender Kumar,
Tel: +968 9 747 4505, email: narenderk@otegroup.com; Aspire Projects and Service, Mr. Vivek Wagh, Tel: +968 99357694, email: vivekwagh@aspireoman.com; Azerbaijan, GSS.AZ, Mr. Zeka
Gasimov, Tel: +994 55 260 6665, email: zeka.gasimov@gss.com.az; Al-Con Maxiwell Group, Mr. Vagif Alexperov, Tel: + 994 50 216 2092, email: maxiwellbaku@inbox.ru; Armenia/Georgia, ARAY
Gulf, Mr. Vilson Melikjanyan, Tel: +374 9 307 7755, email: vilson@aray.am; Yemen, Modern House Exhibition, Mr. Khaled Jabr, Tel: +967 71 172 0202, email: mail@mhe-yemen.com; Pakistan,
Iceberg Industries (Lucky Goldstar), Mr. Imran Jamil Khan, Tel: +923 21 277 6100, email: ceo@icebergindustries.net
C O N T E N T S
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How to Get Your Workplace
or Business Establishment
Ready for COVID-19
16
SHUSHU: Your Best Toilet
Seat Bidet Buddy in Times
of Health Crisis
20
The Best Paint Protection
for Your Roof Against Heat,
Leaks and Rust
24
Rockwell Automation
Appoints New Asia Pacific
Regional President
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The Impact of COVID-19 on
Renewable Energy Industry
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Tiger Tests Positive for
Coronavirus at New York
Zoo
52
Post COVID-19: How
Industrial Companies Can
Bounce Back
56
UCLA Engineer Made a
Ventilator from Hardware
Items
60
Engineers, Can You Help
Build a DIY Ventilator for
Hospitals?
68
Remove Bureaucracy
to Keep Global Medical
Supply Chains Open
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COVID-19 Deaths to Reach
81,000 in US By June –
Forecasts by IHME & Univ.
of Washington
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Airlines COVID-19 Analysis:
Aviation Collapsed
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Airbus Gives 3D-Printed
Hospital Visors to Health
Workers
84
Flexible Manufacturing:
Adapting Quickly to Changing
Markets and Events
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FEATURE STORY
How to Get Your Workplace or Business
Establishment Ready for COVID-19
Due to the coronavirus
or COVID-19
outbreak, many
countries in the
world were forced to implement
nationwide community
quarantines or lockdowns in
order to flatten the curve, weaken
the virus’ influence, and prevent
further spread. Needless to say,
this is all a well and good healthrelevant
response to a global
pandemic. However, one cannot
deny that these lockdowns and
temporary halt in operations of
businesses and industries has
negatively affected the global
economy. Individuals with the
means and resources to do
so are working from home.
Unfortunately, a greater number
of blue-collar workers are still out
there on the front lines reassuring
the majority of people that their
needs will still be taken care of.
Now, it has been more than
a month of the various
implementation of community
quarantines around the world,
and national governments
have begun to steadily lift their
mandatory lockdowns and slowly
reintroduce people back into
society by reopening various
businesses and establishments.
While it is definitely great news
for workers who provide for
themselves and their families,
each and every one must always
continue to be vigilant in regards
to the potential spread of viruses, bacteria, or germs, in order to
prevent a future outbreak.
One way of being prepared is by being as clean as one can be. Gone
will be the days of teasing germaphobes or neat freaks, as they had
the right idea when the COVID-19 crisis struck. Regularly washing
one’s hands with soap and water, rubbing alcohol, or hand sanitizer
will do the trick, but there are also countless technologies that are
undeniably helpful when it comes to making any work environment
leagues cleaner than they were before.
Many of these machines are outfitted with High Efficiency Particulate
Air (HEPA) filtration technologies, which have multitudes of benefits.
For instance, HEPA filtration helps improve indoor air quality by
preventing the emission of contaminants and impurities back into
the air. The lack of contaminants will also prevent allergies and
asthma from triggering by eliminating smoke, mold, dust, pollen, and
bacteria in the air.
Damp, dirty hands can transmit up to 1,000 times more bacteria than
dry hands, which is why Dyson has designed the perfect machine to
prevent the possibility. To clean and effectively dry the hands, there
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exists The Dyson Airblade hand dryers, which feature
HEPA filters that have the ability to capture 99.95% of
bacteria-sized particles as small as 0.1 microns. These
HEPA filters capture microscopic particles before the
pesky p athogens can even reach your hands. With a
thin 6mm polyester layer, the HEPA filter is more than
capable of catching large particles before air can be
siphoned in. Dyson Airblades are also equipped with
powerful digital motors (V4) that draw dirty air into
the machine, passing the dirty air through the HEPA
grade filter and releasing cleaner air. These hand dryers
undergo rigorous testing by the company since the
impact of drying hands has been tested in universities
and published in international journals.
The Dyson Airblade hand dryers have been tried and
tested to be as if not more hygienic and effective in
drying hands as paper towels, all without the additional
waste and high usage costs. When someone dries their
freshly washed hands with the Dyson Airblade hand
dryer, all it takes is 10-14 seconds before they are fully
dry without so much as a drop of water on them.
Related to air, proper ventilation systems must be
installed to ensure that air quality stays high, since
microorganisms can easily be transmitted by HVAC
units. This is especially true when they are poorly
maintained or there is an insufficient number of air
exchanges per hour in a room.
To combat this, HUNTER industrial HVLS fans, DETON
Drum Fans, WESTINGHOUSE Electric Fans and
Exhaust Fans are there to continuously supply any room
of any establishment with clean, ever-circulating, highquality
air that is breathable without the threat of virus
transmission.
Another environment that is beloved by disease-carrying
germs and bacteria is the floor upon which we walk.
Shoes or socks may not necessarily give us enough
protection from the microscopic pathogens festering in
the space between the soles of our feet a nd the floor.
Having said this, it is required for business owners to
invest in high-quality floor cleaners and prevent the
potential spread of germs, bacteria, and viruses.
Luckily, Nilfisk is on top of their game when it comes to
hardcore floor cleaning, promising best practices for floor
cleaning, environmental cleaning, and the disinfection of
viral contaminants including SARS-CoV-2, the cause of
COVID-19.
These scrubbers and dryers are the machineequivalent
of frontliners against the pandemic.
These machines create a more hygienic
environment for patients, staff, and visitors to
any establishment. One may not immediately
think it, but floor cleaning is needed in the
healthcare industry in order to prevent the
spread of COVID-19 during patient treatment
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and recovery. They also provide reassurance of
safety for staff and visitors. Truly, floors are, in
fact, a big deal. To properly clean areas that are
exposed to the virus, it is highly recommended
that the removal of soiling be followed by speedy
disinfection. A scrubber used with disinfectant
provides a 2 in 1 clean more effective than other
methods. In fact, a microbiological evaluation of
hospital cleaning showed scrubbers significantly
reduced microbial counts, compared with mop and
vacuum, and spray clean, and produced an effect
that persisted for at least a week.
Nilfisks arsenal consists of the AS380 Small
Scrubber/Dryer with an ergonomic, foldable
handle; the easy-to-use, powerful and compact
AS510C Walk Behind Scrubber; the AS530R Mini
Ride-on Scrubber for those who want to work
smart and hard at the same time all the while
taking a rest; and the AS710R Ride-on Scrubber
which promises improved productivity, lower costs,
and an automatic reduce speed control feature.
Nilfisk also offers a wide variety of vacuum cleaners
like the VP300 HEPA Vacuum, the GM80P
Cleanroom Vacuum, the VP930HEPASTD Dry
Vacuum, and the GU355 Dual Upright Vacuum.
These weapons against dirt, dust, and grime are all
easy to use, boast powerful filters and functions,
and can clean a floor or room with more than
enough power.
establishment owners and cleaners everywhere.
From mundane tasks to intense assignments, these
washers are more than able to eliminate dirt and
grime every time. Since heat is an important factor
in eliminating bacteria, those who are actively
purchasing a high pressure cleaner may opt to
buy the Nilfisk H11OE or H200E Hot/Cold Water
HPW for maximum cleaning ability.
For home/establishment owners or workers tasked
with cleaning the location with their own hands,
the 3M Scotch Brite Cleaning Solutions have single
spin mop bucket sets, all-purpose cleaners, brooms,
and gloves for an effective clean. Any trash, dust,
and other contaminants can also be thrown in
EKO’s commercial open top trash cans or soft close
step bins.
As we slowly transition out of the COVID-19 era,
one cannot help but think that diseases, viruses,
bacteria, germs, and other harmful, contagious
pathogens are a permanent occurence in life, which
is why being prepared will always have its merits.
Nilfisk also has hot and cold water high
pressure washers to meet the needs of home and
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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.
Where to Buy?
Co Ban Kiat Hardware Inc.
is the largest authorized
distributor of the best
industrial hardware
solution brands in the
Philippines.
To shop online,
visit https://www.cbkhardware.
com/
Co Ban Kiat
Hardware, Inc.
Ground Floor, Cobankiat
Building II, 231 Juan Luna St.
Binondo Manila, Philippines.
Phone +632 8243-1931
Phone +632 8243-5263
Phone +632 8894-6561
Coby's Designer
Center
Unit 467 level 4
Shangri-La Plaza Edsa
Corner Shaw Boulevard
Mandaluyong City, Philippines
Phone +632 86364895
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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F E A T U R E
S T O R Y
SHUSHU: Your Best Toilet Seat Bidet
Buddy in Times of Health Crisis
It all started with an outbreak, COVID-19
has really gone far now and so Philippines
imposed several measures to mitigate the
spread of the virus nationwide. With this
current situation people tend to panic
and part of it is buying household staples.
Little did the people know that when they
do panic buying there’s someone out there
who was left behind to suffice their needs.
Alcohol, hand sanitizers, face masks,
vitamins and tissues are one of those hotsell
products in the nation. People initially
believe that these products can help them
not to get caught by the virus. But people
are missing out the most important thing
that we should apply and its being hygienic.
One of the notable things to think about is
bathroom hygiene.
Now according to Jason Gale’s article, a
senior editor in Bloomberg; coronavirus
may reveal a hidden risk of spreading
through our fecal matter. In this alarming
fact, toilet facilities must improve and
with SHUSHU in your bathroom would
be highly advisable. Safe Hygiene Unit
or what we known as SHUSHU has been
recently introduced to the market as a
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key green technology. SHUSHU is a
tool that will help us sustain a proper
hygienic bathroom facility in both private
and public places. SHUSHU has these
characteristics that promote absolute
hygiene and the assets that will help us
avoid COVID-19 transmissions.
In some other places like USA, running
out of toilet tissues led to have an increase
interest in bidets. Companies nowadays
are viewing it as a smart toilet necessity.
And with that increasing interests and
a moment of an outbreak occurring,
people abruptly embrace bidets as a smart
alternative.
Now, practically speaking, bidets such
as SHUSHU in this time of crisis will be
a very smart move because it essentially
avoids everyone in getting out of their
houses just to buy tissues and also less
exposure in contacting unwanted infected
materials or areas that could led everyone
to gain the virus. According to studies, it is
more convenient to use bidet, specifically
SHUSHU because as the CEO Tetsu
Fukuda of Japan Style Inc. claims that
SHUSHU or Safe Hygiene Unit is designed
to help everyone in promoting absolute
hygiene in every household locally and
internationally and at the same time it also
helps to solve common bathroom issues
in today’s current situation. Bidets maybe
hard to grasps in the Philippines but now
people were slowly embracing it as well.
And people won’t like to miss out this
amazing product for just a cost of 4,800
pesos, you can have a luxurious bathroom
experience while being practical. Safe
Hygiene Unit contains water filter that
prevents the coming of dirty tiny particles
from water, it is also coverless to avoid
bacterial growth in tiny spaces within the
toilet seat bidet and lastly, unlike common
hand-held bidet wherein you have to
grasps the whole bidet to clean up yourself,
with SHUSHU, it takes only your thumb
and index fingers to touch its main lever
designated for cleaning. The lever is where
you adjust the water pressure. SHUSHU also
has two nozzles that cleans both the rear part
and front area of the user.
In times of pandemic crisis like this, people
should be aware that the more hygienic you
are, the safer. SHUSHU will now be your
best toilet seat bidet buddy at the safety of
your own bathroom.
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The Best Paint Protection for Your Roof
Against Heat, Leaks and Rust
This paint can protect your roof from heat, leaks and rust
While summertime in the Philippines
meant beaches and sunny weather
for a good two to three months, this
also meant extreme damage to your
rooftops caused by the scorching summer heat. On
average, a flat roof receives 1,000 watts of sunlight
per square meter in midday. A dark-painted roof
will likely absorb a majority of this energy, making
your rooftops hot and consequently forcing your air
conditioning units to cool this huge amount of hot air.
A simple solution to this problem is painting your roof
white, similar to what the Greeks are doing for the last
couple of centuries. White roof is known to reflect a
whopping 85% of sunlight, while a black roof can heat
to over 80C which is enough for you to fry an egg.
But painting your roof white for the summer is one
thing; protecting your roof for the following seasons
is another. Good thing that Rain or Shine Paint has
your back when it comes to top quality roof paints and
sealants.
Protecting Your Roofs
Aside from extreme heat, thermal
shock, which results from being
exposed to cold summer rains
after being scorched with intense
UV rays, is among the major
reasons of roof damage. Thermal
shock significantly reduces the
structure’s quality, along with
improper ventilation that causes
mold growth and rotting.
To avoid all of these problems,
it is best to seal your roof with
Rain or Shine Roof Mastic. Its
premium quality formulation
is designed to waterproof your
roof and protect it against harmful UV rays. It is also specially formulated to prevent any future leaks to
get your home ready for the oncoming rainy season. This Paint and Seal technology creates a virtually
impenetrable, protective membrane that keeps your roof waterproofed, making it last longer and helping
you save time and money.
Repairing Your Roofs
While shingles and rolled roofing add aesthetics to your home, metal roofs are more commonly used in
the Philippines because of their easy installation and longer last span. However, this type of roofing will
eventually collect rust once its coating wears off. When this happens, it is best to treat rust before it creates
holes and cracks on your roof.
To start off, remove the rust from your roof by either scrubbing with a wire brush and some water and
detergent mixture. You could also simply sand the roof with an 80-grit wet/dry sandpaper. Make sure to
remove molds as well to reveal all the rust and create a smooth surface for your paint and sealant to stick
on. Now cover all the holes and cracks with your preferred sealant before finally covering your roof with
Rain or Shine Sun Roof Paint.
This elastomeric gloss roof paint is perfect for both pre-painted or unpainted galvanized iron sheets. Its
unique formulation is especially mixed with agents for reducing dirt pick up while increasing weather
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Rockwell Automation Appoints New Asia
Pacific Regional President
Scott Wooldridge assumes role as Regional President, Asia Pacific, to lead the
execution of the company’s strategy to bring the Connected Enterprise to life.
Rockwell Automation,
Inc (NYSE: ROK) today
announced that Scott
Wooldridge has been
appointed as Regional President,
Asia Pacific, succeeding Joe Sousa
who had been serving in the role
since August 2016. Wooldridge
will be leading the execution of
the company’s strategy to bring
the Connected Enterprise to life,
combining Rockwell Automation’s
technology and domain expertise to
deliver positive business outcomes
for customers.
“Scott is an experienced executive
with a proven track record and
passion for developing customer
centric strategies that drive results
and foster partnerships and
collaboration,” said Blake Moret,
chaiman and chief executive officer,
Rockwell Automation. “His strong
history with Rockwell Automation
and vast experience in the industry
makes Scott the ideal candidate to
lead Asia Pacific, particularly as we
navigate more challenging times
and continue to map our route to
success.”
Having joined Rockwell Automation
in 2017 as Regional Director, South
Pacific, Wooldridge was most
recently Vice President, Pacific
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Rim -- a portfolio within the
Asia Pacific region covering
the markets of Australia, New
Zealand, Japan, Korea and
South East Asia. Before joining
Rockwell Automation, Scott
held the role of chief executive
officer at Energy Action and
was a board member with the
Energy Efficiency Council, both
in Australia.
“I am delighted to have the
opportunity to lead the Asia
Pacific team and am already
immensely proud of their
response to the challenging
environment we currently find
ourselves in. I look forward to
working closely with the regional
leadership and our valued
partners to deliver long-term
sustainable success for Rockwell
Automation in Asia Pacific.”
said Scott Wooldridge, regional
president, Rockwell Automation,
Asia Pacific.
Rockwell Automation has had
an established presence in Asia
Pacific for over 40 years, and
continues to invest in its vision
of expanding human possibility
and digital transformation for
its customers across the region.
With over 4000 dedicated
employees in the region and a
robust ecosystem of partners
collaborating towards delivering
value for our customers,
Rockwell Automation continues
to transform the industry,
unlocking potential and
productivity through automated
and connected innovation.
About Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in
industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the
imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand
what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and
more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell
Automation employs approximately 23,000 problem solvers dedicated
to our customers in more than 100 countries. To learn more about
how we are bringing The Connected Enterprise to life across
industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com.
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COVID-19 or the
coronavirus,
is a recently
discovered
infectious disease that
has resulted in a global
mobilization against its
spread through stringent
government mandates such
as enforced community
quarantines, social
distancing, and limited use
of services and utilities.
Despite the sound validity
for the implementation of
these laws, their effects on
the economy, businesses,
utilities, and industries
have been detrimental and
disadvantageous to say the
least.
As the coronavirus disease
advances across the globe,
many sectors in the energy
and power industry tasked
with distributing power all
across the city were greatly
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impacted. Electricians, engineers,
power plant workers, etc. too were
left either working from home or
more unfortunately without a job
at all. In China, their COVID-19
lockdown even crushed every form
of energy generation, debilitating
their ability to generate power. That
is, save for one form of energy
production: solar.
As China gave industries a
temporary halt in their operations
during its coronavirus lockdown
during the first 2 months of
2020, every form of energy
production dropped from prior-year
performance. Specifically, overall
electricity production decreased by
8.2 percent, thermal and coal power
descended 8.9 percent, hydropower
by 11.9 percent, and nuclear by 2.2
percent, and wind was slightly down
by 0.2 percent.
Juxtaposed to this decrease, solar’s
performance was up by 12 percent.
As reported by China’s National
Bureau of Statistics, “In terms
of varieties, thermal power and
hydropower declined significantly,
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nuclear power and wind power declined
slightly, and solar power generation grew
steadily.” Despite this statement, the
Bureau neither explained nor speculated
why this was so.
“On the power supply side, we believe
baseload generation resources such as
coal, nuclear, and gas-fired combined
heat and power (CHP) will be weaker than
expected—with coal plants impacted
the most in operation hours,” stated
Xizhou Zhou, the vice president for global
power and renewables at IHS Markit
during an assessment of the impact
of the lockdown, dated February 19,
2020. He also added that, “...renewable
generation volume will unlikely be
affected significantly due to their nondispatchability
and preferential status in
the Chinese power system.”
Lauri Myllyvirta, the lead analyst for the
Centre for Research on Energy and Clean
Air, is a firm believer of renewables.
According to Myllyvirta, renewables were
safeguarded “above all” by their zero
marginal cost. Each additional unit of
thermal energy requires additional fuel.
Purchasing this is solely the producer’s
responsibility. The sun, however, demands
no such payment. It burns unfailingly in
the sky.
In a report from China, they added 30
gigawatts of solar capacity last year.
This resulted in a 15% increase in solar
energy production by the end of the year.
This was more than 2018. So the totals of
January and February could mean that
solar remained near its new status quo. If
the lockdown dented solar, the dent was
relatively slight.
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As the coronavirus disease
advances across the globe, many
sectors in the energy and power
industry tasked with distributing
power all across the city were
greatly impacted. Electricians,
engineers, power plant workers,
etc. too were left either working
from home or more unfortunately
without a job at all.
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In a report from China, they added
30 gigawatts of solar capacity
last year. This resulted in a 15%
increase in solar energy production
by the end of the year. This was
more than 2018. So the totals of
January and February could mean
that solar remained near its new
status quo. If the lockdown dented
solar, the dent was relatively slight.
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Wind power may have stayed relatively near
what could possibly be emerging as its new
status quo. Its growth has lately hit a plateau
in China, only slightly up in December 2019
from the prior December 2018, slightly down in
January and February.
Based on the data, it appears that China
is faced with plunging demand, kept the
renewables buzzing, and turned down
everything else. Their lockdown started on
January 23, 2020 and started to ease at
the beginning of March. During that time,
the European Space Agency’s Copernicus
Sentinel-5P satellite documented the drop in
industrial emissions.
“The lockdown affected 27 days of the 2-month
period covered in the Bureau’s report, so
reductions during lockdown were probably
twice as dramatic as the numbers indicate,”
Myllyvirta tweeted.
That means energy demand dropped more
like 16 percent instead of what was previously
stated, as cement demand declined 30
percent, manufacturing 40 percent, real estate
sales 40 percent and construction starts 44
percent.
“The main point from this is that the impacts on
the economy seem profound and things will not
just ‘return to normal,’” Myllyvirta wrote. “They
never do after a crisis.”
All in all, as the world continues to unearth
studies and burn the midnight oil in creating
a cure, the current trend of energy production
will continue to focus on the increase of solar
power. While the decline in all other power
and energy sources may be minimal at best, it
cannot be denied that it is in fact slowly going
downhill.
In response to this, individuals ought to invest
in solar power. On the other side of the coin,
workers from the other energy industries must
immediately look for the latest technologies that
would help them get their numbers back.
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NEWS
Tiger Tests Positive for Coronavirus
at New York Zoo
A tiger at the Bronx Zoo in New York City has
tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that
causes COVID-19 in people, according to the
United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA)
National Veterinary Services Laboratories. The big
cat is thought to be the first tiger infected with the
virus, according to the USDA.
The cats are believed to have been infected by a zoo
keeper.
Nadia, her sister Azul, as well as two Amur tigers
and three African lions, had developed a dry cough
and all are expected to fully recover, it says.
“We tested the cat out of an abundance of
caution and will ensure any knowledge we
gain about COVID-19 will contribute to the
world’s continuing understanding of this novel
coronavirus,” the zoo said in a statement.
Nadia underwent X-rays, an ultrasound and blood
tests to try to figure out what was ailing her. They
decided to test for COVID-19 given the surge
in cases in New York City, the epicenter of the
outbreak in the United States.
“Appropriate preventive measures are now in place
for all staff who are caring for them, and the other
cats in our four WCS zoos, to prevent further
exposure of any other of our zoo cats,” the Wildlife
Conservation Society, the parent company of the
Bronx Zoo, said in a statement.
According to the press release, the tiger was infected
by a person who was taking care of the animals
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who was either asymptomatically infected with the coronavirus or
had not yet developed symptoms. Now the zoo is saying they’re taking
“appropriate preventive measures” for all staff members who are caring
for the tigers and the other cats “to prevent further exposure of any
other of our zoo cats.”
Zoo officials said they hope Nadia’s diagnosis “will ensure any
knowledge we gain about COVID-19 will contribute to the world’s
continuing understanding of this novel coronavirus.”
It is unknown how COVID-19 develops in big cats. There is also no
evidence that animals can infect people with the virus.
The Bronx Zoo has been temporarily closed since March 16.
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Post COVID-19: How Industrial
Companies Can Bounce Back
From digital disruption to
digital restoration
As the COVID-19 pandemic sweeps
across the world, paralysing many aspects
of normal life, attention must now turn to
how the Fourth Industrial Revolution can
be leveraged to restore our economies
and our society, taking us from an era
of digital disruption to an era of digital
restoration.
There have been many debates around
the disruptive, and in some cases,
the destabilsing nature of the Fourth
Industrial Revolution with regards to
employment, business sustainability,
and global prosperity. However, the
crisis surrounding the current pandemic
is casting a new lens on the power of
technology to assess how it can be utilised
as a force for global restoration, allowing
businesses to continue to operate,
providing communities with tools to keep
them connected, and restructuring supply
chains to overcome the recent disruption
to global markets.
Companies such as Lonati SpA, an
Italian manufacturing company, has
3D printed ventilator valves to address
domestic shortages. Other examples
include a robot named ‘Little Peanut’
that is being deployed to deliver food to
people who have been quarantined; and
Baidu, a Chinese technology company,
is using artificial intelligence technology
and computing resources to predict
the secondary structure of the Covid-19 RNA
sequence to help accelerate the development of a
vaccine.
Technology can also help restore normal business
activities through the use of blockchain to securely
and remotely sign and exchange documents,
or enable workforce training and development,
or even process certification and qualification,
through widely used digital communication
platforms.
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History demonstrates that innovation has proven to
be an effective tool in solving the world’s toughest
challenges time and again, while also being the
driving force behind the advancement of humanity
and global prosperity. In a world where many
discussions are taking place around some of the
negative implications of 4IR technologies, it is times
like this that we should encourage policymakers
to streamline and fast track regulations that allow
certain technologies, such as autonomous mobility,
to restore many parts of our daily lives and help us
overcome unprecedented challenges.
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UCLA Engineer Made a Ventilator
from Hardware Items
Three weeks ago, GineersNow
editors shout-out to engineering
universities around the world to
build a DIY ventilator. Last week,
we received this outstanding prototype
and verified its authenticity.
A UCLA Biodesign Fellow has developed
in one week, a working, low-cost
ventilator prototype built from parts
purchased at a hardware store like ACE Hardware, Cobankiat Hardware or Home Depot. If
additional development with medical-grade materials, further testing and clinical studies yield
positive results, the device could provide treatment for patients who need respiratory support
but not the full functionality of a high-priced ventilator.
Mechanical ventilators in today’s hospitals are highly sophisticated, powerful devices, capable
of adapting to the varying needs of patients with a wide range of pulmonary disorders, including
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
These full-featured ventilators are complex and expensive, costing from $30,000 to $50,000 and
requiring dedicated software to administer high concentrations of oxygen to assist patients in
respiratory distress. Why not a DIY from
a hardware store?
But treatment of some lung problems,
like those often experienced by patients
with COVID-19, does not require that
level of sophistication, and the new
prototype – a sort of “ventilator-lite” –
might provide the essential lifesaving
functions at a fraction of the price.
Glen Meyerowitz, a graduate Electrical
and Computer Engineering student
at the UCLA Samueli School of
Engineering, watched with alarm
earlier this month as news reports and
medical professionals predicted a
severe shortage of ventilators needed to
treat the projected surge in COVID-19
need for supplies of low-cost ventilators for
similar patients in similar circumstances.
“Direct collaboration with UCLA Health’s
clinical community is key to identifying and
optimizing the specific features needed for this
unique clinical challenge,” said Meyerowitz,
adding that the team is working with UCLA
Health’s Department of Anesthesiology to best
replicate the conditions that clinicians are
facing.
patients. He looked at research coming out
of Seattle, China and other disease hot spots
around the world, reviewed widely accepted
treatment protocols and consulted with
clinicians from around the U.S. to determine the
exact functionalities needed in a device.
His review of clinical research and discussion
with over a dozen medical professionals
confirmed that COVID-19 patients often
need treatment for acute respiratory distress
syndrome, or ARDS, which has a much
narrower treatment regime than that needed
by many patients typically seen in an ICU. He
set out to design a smaller, simpler device
capable of providing the standard level of care
for ARDS – the ARDS Networkprotocol – but
without the extra features and price tag of a
standard machine. Using parts purchased
from a hardware store, he built his prototype in
a little under one week.
Early tests were encouraging, and now
Meyerowitz is in contact with several certified
design and manufacturing firms to begin
medical-grade production of the devices
for testing at the UCLA Simulation Center
in preparation for an IRB study at UCLA
Health. The Biodesign team is working on
several fronts to maximize efficiency because
the course and duration of the COVID-19
pandemic is unknown but production of
a thoroughly tested and refined device is
expected to be several months away. In any
event, the current shortage brings to light the
“This low-cost ventilator prototype is an
excellent example of how interdisciplinary
teams at UCLA Health are collaborating to find
medical solutions. Downstream considerations,
such as readily available manufacturing and
supply chain resources, regulatory clearance,
as well as hospital staffing in the event of a
surge will need to be addressed to move this
expeditiously from design and development
into accelerated service.” – Jennifer McCaney,
co-executive director of UCLA Biodesign
“The UCLA Biodesign Fellowship provides
inventive engineering, medicine and business
entrepreneurs an opportunity to prototype
solutions to clinical needs at UCLA Health.
In the COVID-19 crisis, Glen saw a possible
opportunity to transform the practice of
medicine and individual patient lives in an
immediate and profound way.” – Desert Horse-
Grant, Sr. director, UCLA Health Research
and Innovation, co-executive director of UCLA
Biodesign
“UCLA Biodesign utilizes an interdisciplinary
approach to assemble a team of experts to
tackle some of today’s most challenging clinical
needs – and there is no greater need at this
time than saving lives during the fast-growing
COVID-19 pandemic.” – Johnese Spisso,
president of UCLA Health; CEO of UCLA
Hospital System and Associate vice chancellor
of UCLA Health Sciences; Member of the
Biodesign Program Advisory Board
Although Meyerowitz and the team are not yet
able to predict the final price tag, they expect
the ventilators might be mass produced in the
range of $1,000 per unit.
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Engineers, Can You Help Build a
DIY Ventilator for Hospitals?
Once patients are on ventilators,
we let them rest while the
machines ensure they have the
oxygen necessary for the lungs
to heal. Modifications to these
machines’ settings are planned by
the medical staff as the patients’
conditions change or as test results
become available. At the moment,
this might involve summoning
a specialist because nobody else
dares touch the bewildering
display.
The Solution
We are compiling all
the DIY ventilator
available online
so you can decide
which ventilator model is best
suitable for you to work on.
How can an engineering student
or engineer at home help?
Engineers can immediately help
to produce cheaper ventilators
for critical care especially in
the developing world, where
healthcare machines are scarce or
not available.
The Problem
Reports from intensive-care
doctors in Italy and China tell
the same story: There’s not
enough ventilator in the hospitals.
Even before there’s a vaccine or
antiviral medications, critically
ill COVID-19 patients often will
pull through if there are enough
mechanical ventilation machines
that can buy time for them to
recover.
There are three problems:
1. High demand and low supply.
Literally every hospital around
the world want to purchase
ventilators.
2. Ventilators are too damn
expensive (between $25,000 and
$50,000 each)
3.Logistics is a great challenge.
Airports and countries are in
lockdown.
There might be engineers who can
create a DIY ventilator and donate
to their nearest hospital.
We do not need a “Tesla” looking
ventilator with sexy touch screens
and voice activated commands…
we just need an ugly duckling
basic ventilator that is fully
functional and can be replicated
by everyone.
Here are several open source DIY
ventilator that we found online.
We thought that engineers
might be able to create this DIY
ventilator while you are in home
quarantine.
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Italian engineers made a prototype
scuba diving mask ventilator.
Accorcing to Isinnova, “the
prototype as a whole has been
tested on one of our colleagues
directly inside the Chiari Hospital,
connected to the ventilator body,
and has proven to be correctly
working. The hospital itself was
enthusiastic about the idea and
decided to test the device on a
patient in need. The testing was
successful. We’are reiterating that
the idea is designed for healthcare
facilities and wants to help in
realization of an emergency mask
in the case of a full-blown difficult
situation, where is not possible to
in find official healthcare supplies.
Neither the mask nor the link are
certified and their use is subject to
a situation of mandatory need.”
Scuba Diving Mask Turned Ventilator by Isinnova
MIT, along with schools across
the nation, has asked all of us to
work from home. The crisis has
created a unique opportunity to
experiment in online / distance
education and we are all learning
together. According to MIT,
“Our process in approaching
this question is to first identify
the minimum requirements for
a low-cost ventilator, based on
the collective wisdom of many
clinicians, design against these
requirements, conduct immediate
testing, report the results, iterate
and facilitate discussion. Manual
ventilation with an Ambubag
is a short-term solution
in a critical care environment,
without any apparent clinical
evidence regarding the safety
of long-term use (days-weeks).
There are multiple scenarios
in which respiratory support
could be needed: patients can
be awake or asleep, sedated or
sedated and paralyzed, breathing
spontaneously, weaning off of a
vent, etc. Furthermore, changing
clinical presentations with ARDS
MIT E-Vent
require shifting minute ventilation
(tidal volume x respiratory rate) to
“lung-protective” strategies, which
place patient’s at risk for things
like auto-PEEP. Some of these
situations are simpler than others,
with the simplest being ventilating
a sedated, paralyzed patient, and
at a minimum a safe emergency
ventilator could be used in such a
situation to free-up a conventional
ventilator.”
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University of Minnesota, Dr.
Richardson, Aaron Tucker of the
University Bakken MDC, MGC
Diagnostics, Protolabs,
and Digi-Key
Easily manufactured, open
source, low-cost ventilator
prototype for COVID-19 patients.
These ventilators are designed
to be used under very specific
circumstances, i.e., where bagvalve
mask (BVM) ventilation is
not contraindicated and where
trained medical staff can supervise
the machine. If BVM is the only
available option due to a shortage
of more sophisticated ventilators,
this will be an option. Humanadministered
BVM ventilation is
not going to be possible with the
expected volume of patients, and
with the possible need to ventilate
them 24/7 for days.
Ginhawa (ReliefVent), Dept. of
Science & Technology, Philippines
The product is relatively
lightweight (8kg) unit and mainly
powered by compressed air. It
can do controlled ventilation,
assist-control ventilation, and
synchronous intermittent
mandatory ventilation. It contains
an internal differential pressure
transducer for detecting patient
inspiratory efforts and refinement
of the internal oxygen blender and
humidifier, which is uncommon
to most of the commerciallyavailable
ventilators. Benchtesting
using Michigan Instruments
Pneuview Test Lung and animal
(dog) studies testing were done,
proving its safety and efficacy.
It is currently undergoing
human trials. The proponent is
currently seeking a manufacturing
company that will add to its value
engineering both for the software
and hardware, and a partner for its
commercialization.
Julian Bota’s Simple Mechanical
Ventilator
Julian Botta, a third-year
emergency medicine resident at
Johns Hopkins University put
together a Google Doc called
“Specifications for simple open
source mechanical ventilator.”
Julian lays out the key features
of the kinds of ventilators used
for coronavirus patients. He also
proposes a design for an opensource
ventilator after seeing
that engineers were interested in
designing ventilators but didn’t
know much about how they
worked.
Low-Cost Open-Source Ventilatorish
Device or PAPR
In the event that COVID-19
hospitalizations exhaust the
availability of FDA approved
ventilators. This project
documents the process of
converting a low-cost CPAP
(Continuous Positive Airway
Pressure) blower into a
rudimentary non-invasive
pressure support ventilator
that could help with breathing
during respiratory distress. It’s
an evolving project, but in it’s
current form, it most aligned with
the definition of a non-invasive
pressure support BiPAP ventilator.
About Ventilator
What is a Ventilator
A ventilator is a machine that supports breathing by
getting oxygen into the lungs and removing carbon
dioxide from the body.
The amount of oxygen the patient receives can be
controlled through a monitor connected to the
ventilator. The ventilator is connected to the patient
through a tube that is placed into the mouth or nose
and down the windpipe.
The amount of oxygen the patient receives can be controlled through a monitor connected to the ventilator.
Modern ventilators are electronically controlled by a small embedded computer processor that allows pressure
and air flow to be adjusted to an individual patient’s needs.
Anyone on a ventilator in an intensive care unit will be hooked up to a monitor that measures heart rate,
respiratory rate, blood pressure and oxygen saturation.
A ventilator also may be used during treatment for a serious lung disease or other condition that affects normal
breathing. They are classified as lifecritical
systems and precautions
must be taken to ensure that they are OS Ventilator Ireland Community Oxygen Iteration 5
reliable.
How Much Does a Ventilator
Cost?
A hospital-grade ventilator is a costly
machine — running between $25,000
and $50,000 each — that helps patients
breathe when they can’t perform that
function on their own. Because the
coronavirus, in extreme cases, can
cause breathing difficulties, these
machines are vital to saving lives
during the pandemic.
Warning / Disclaimer
Whenever possible, please seek
professional medical care with
proper equipment setup by trained
individuals. Do not use random
information you found on the internet.
We are not medical professionals, just a
random writers putting information on
the internet. There are significant risks
associated with using a high pressure
BiPAP as a DIY ventilator without
medical supervision. When you
successfully build your DIY ventilator,
seek the approval of medical authority,
hospital or healthcare department
before using it.
This project seeks to combine and
improve the efforts of these two
projects into a more simple and
reliable device that consists mostly
of easy to source or 3D printed
parts.
OpenLung BVM Ventilator
An [IN PROGRESS] open source,
low resource, quick deployment
ventilator design that utilizes a bag
valve mask (BVM or Ambu-bag)
as a core component. An open
collaboration with
http://opensourceventilator.ie/.
Oxygen Iteration 5 built in acrylic.
OxyGEN is an open hardware
prototype that has been
collaboratively developed by
a group of engineers led by
Barcelona based company,
PROTOFY.xyz. Initiated March
2020.
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Remove Bureaucracy to Keep Global
Medical Supply Chains Open
Air Cargo Bottlenecks Could Put Lives at Risk Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic -
Urgent Government Action Required
•Introducing fast track
procedures for overflight and
landing permits for cargo
operations, particularly in key
manufacturing hubs in Asia —
China, Korea and Japan — in
response to the increased number
of cargo charters replacing
withdrawn passenger operations.
The International Air
Transport Association
(IATA) and its
members renewed
their call to governments to take
urgent measures to ensure that
vital air cargo supply lines remain
open, efficient and effective.
“Air cargo is a vital partner in the
global fight against COVID-19.
But we are still seeing examples
of cargo flights filled with lifesaving
medical supplies and
equipment grounded due to
cumbersome and bureaucratic
processes to secure slots and
operating permits. These delays
are endangering lives. All
governments need to step up
to keep global medical supply
chains open,” said Alexandre de
Juniac, IATA’s Director General
and CEO.
The COVID-19 crisis has
seen almost the entire worldwide
passenger aircraft fleet
grounded; a fleet which
normally transports almost half
of total air cargo shipments.
Airlines are scrambling to
meet the gap between cargo
demand and available lift by all
means possible, including reintroducing
freighter services
and using passenger aircraft for
cargo operations. To support
these efforts, governments need
to remove key obstacles by:
•Exempting flight crew members
who do not interact with the
public from 14-day quarantine
requirements to ensure cargo
medical supply chains are
maintained
•Supporting temporary traffic
rights for cargo operations where
restrictions may apply
•Removing economic
impediments, such as overflight
charges, parking fees, and
slot restrictions to support air
cargo operations during these
unprecedented times
•Removing operating hour
curfews for cargo flights to
facilitate the most flexible global
air cargo network operations
The World Health Organization
(WHO) reiterated the
importance of air cargo in
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the fight to slow the spread of
COVID-19:
“Around the world the frontline
health workers who fight
against COVID- 19 need to
be continuously supplied with
necessary medical equipment
and protective material. It is our
collective duty to keep these
medical supply lines open by
continuing air cargo operations.
The scale-down of air passenger
flow is seriously hurting our
scheduled freight operations.
We call on airline companies
and governments to join the
global effort to ensure dedicated
freight capacity continues to
operate on previously high
volume passenger routes that
are now closed down,” says Paul
Molinaro, Chief, Operations
Support and Logistics, WHO.
“Air cargo is on the front line,
not only fighting COVID-19
but ensuing that global medical
supply chains are maintained
for the most time-sensitive
materials including food and
other products purchased
online in support of quarantine
and social distancing policies
implemented by states. But we
can only continue to do this if we
work together with the support
of governments. Keeping medical
supply lines open also supports
jobs in local economies for
example producers of perishables
in Africa and Latin America. We
are stronger together,” said Glyn
Hughes, IATA Global Head of
Air Cargo.
Keeping Air Cargo Moving
Airlines are taking extraordinary
measures to ensure the flow of
vital goods by air. Some examples
include:
•Delta, American and United
have started cargo-only flights,
using passenger aircraft
domestically and internationally
to bolster depressed global
airfreight capacity
•Air Canada, Austrian, British
Airways, Cathay Pacific,
Emirates, Iberia, Korean, LATAM
Lufthansa, Qantas, Scoot, Swiss
and many other carriers have
made some passenger aircraft in
their fleets available for chartered
cargo operations
•Ethiopian Airlines is playing
a key role in transporting
COVID-19 medical equipment
through its hub to Africa’s 54
nations, including recently
transporting equipment donated
by the Jack Ma Foundation
•Croatian Airlines has operated a
charter flight from Abu Dhabi to
Zagreb delivering critical medical
equipment China Eastern
delivered a significant amount
of medical supplies to support
doctors in Italy
•Austrian used 2 passenger B777
aircraft to fly medical equipment
from China to Austria
•Airlink, a nonprofit organization
working with aviation and
logistics partners to transport
relief workers and emergency
supplies have transported 16,127
lbs, of medical supplies and food
aid to help the COVID-19 relief
effort
•FedEx Express has helped
the US government transport
COVID-19 test specimens from
more than 50 remote drive-thru
testing centers at major retailers
across 12 states.
•The UPS Foundation has
expanded its relief response to
Coronavirus, delivering urgent
medical supplies, food and
housing, and financial assistance
to aid in recovery efforts
•Airbus has transported 2 million
face masks from China to Europe
on a test A330-800 aircraft — the
majority will be donated to Spain
& France
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– Forecasts by IHME & Univ. of Washington
Assuming Strong Social Distancing, This Wave of the Pandemic
Could End in the US in June
In a forecast based on new
data analyses, researchers
find demand for ventilators
and beds in US hospital
intensive care units (ICUs)
will far exceed capacity for
COVID-19 patients as early
as the second week of April.
Deaths related to the current
wave of COVID-19 deaths in
the US are likely to persist into
July, even assuming people
protect themselves and their
communities by strongly
adhering to social distancing
measures and by taking other
precautions advised by public
health officials.
“Our estimated trajectory of
COVID-19 deaths assumes
continued and uninterrupted
vigilance by the general
public, hospital and health
workers, and government
agencies,” said Dr.
Christopher Murray, Director of
the Institute for Health Metrics
and Evaluation (IHME) at the
University of Washington’s
School of Medicine. “The
trajectory of the pandemic will
change – and dramatically for
the worse – if people ease up
on social distancing or relax
with other precautions. We
encourage everyone to adhere
to those precautions to help
save lives.”
IHME’s analysis, based
on observed death rates,
estimates that over the
next four months in the
US, approximately 81,000
people will die from the virus.
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Estimates range between
38,000 and 162,000 US
deaths.
The analysis was developed
in response to requests from
the University of Washington
School of Medicine and other
US hospital systems and
state governments working
to determine when COVID-19
would overwhelm their ability
to care for patients. The stateby-state
data analysis projects
demand for hospital services,
including the availability of
ventilators, beds, and general
hospital beds.
The forecast predicts that 41
states will need more ICU
beds than they currently have
available and that 11 states
may need to increase their
ICU beds by 50% or more to
meet patient needs before the
current wave of the pandemic
ends. (The end is defined as
fewer than 10 deaths per day
nationwide.)
IHME will update the analysis
routinely as a source of “realtime”
information for hospital
system administrators and
local, state, and federal health
policymakers. The analysis
is based on an extensive
range of information and data
sources, including:
• Local governments, national
governments, and the World
Health Organization
• Government declarations
on implementation of social
distancing policies
• Data from the American
Hospital Association on
licensed hospital bed and ICU
capacity and average annual
utilization of these services by
state
• Data on COVID-19-related
demand for ICU services in the
United States
• Age-specific death rate data
from China, Italy, South Korea,
and the US
IHME released a paper today
that includes the in-depth
analysis and a description of
methods. The study discusses
how health systems can help
address excess need by:
• Postponing elective
procedures
• Increasing the number of
beds above licensed capacity
• Establishing emergency field
hospitals
• Reducing staff-to-patient
ratios
“We hope these forecasts
will help leaders of medical
systems figure out innovative
ways to deliver high-quality
care to those who will need
their services in the coming
weeks,” Murray said.
About the Institute for
Health Metrics and
Evaluation
The Institute for Health Metrics
and Evaluation (IHME) is an
independent global health
research organization at the
University of Washington
School of Medicine that
provides rigorous and
comparable measurement
of the world’s most important
health problems and evaluates
the strategies used to address
them. IHME is committed to
transparency and makes this
information widely available
so that policymakers have
the evidence they need to
make informed decisions
on allocating resources to
improve population health.
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Airlines COVID-19 Analysis:
Aviation Collapsed
Deep economic recession will delay traffic
recovery. 38% fall in RPKs and $252 billion pax
revenue loss in 2020.
• Variable costs are expected
to drop sharply—by some 70%
in the second quarter—largely
in line with the reduction of an
expected 65% cut in second
quarter capacity. The price of
jet fuel has also fallen sharply,
although we estimate that fuel
hedging will limit the benefit to
a 31% decline.
The International Air
Transport Association
(IATA) published new
analysis showing that
airlines may burn through $61
billion of their cash reserves
during the second quarter
ending 30 June 2020, while
posting a quarterly net loss of
$39 billion.
This analysis is based on the
Airlines COVID-19 impact
assessment IATA released
last week, under a scenario in
which severe travel restrictions
last for three months. In this
scenario, full-year demand
falls by 38% and full-year
passenger revenues drop by
$252 billion compared to 2019.
The fall in demand would be
the deepest in the second
quarter, with a 71% drop.
The Airlines COVID-19 Impact
will be severe, driven by the
following factors:
• Revenues are expected
to fall by 68%. This is less
than the expected 71%
fall in demand due to the
continuation of cargo
operations, albeit at reduced
levels of activity
• Fixed and semi-fixed costs
amount to nearly half an
airline’s cost. We expect
semi-fixed costs (including
crew costs) to be reduced
by a third. Airlines are cutting
what they can, while trying
to preserve their workforce
and businesses for the future
recovery.
These changes to revenues
and costs result in an
estimated net loss of $39
billion in the second quarter.
On top of unavoidable
costs, airlines are faced with
refunding sold but unused
tickets as a result of massive
cancellations resulting
from government-imposed
restrictions on travel. The
second quarter liability for
these is a colossal $35 billion.
Cash burn will be severe. We
estimate airlines could be
burning through $61 billion
of their cash balances in the
second quarter.
“Airlines cannot cut costs
fast enough to stay ahead of
the impact of this crisis. We
are looking at a devastating
net loss of $39 billion in the
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second quarter. The impact
of that on cash burn will be
amplified by a $35 billion
liability for potential ticket
refunds. Without relief, the
industry’s cash position could
deteriorate by $61 billion in
the second quarter,” said
Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s
Director General and CEO.
Airlines COVID-19 Presentation
Several governments are
responding positively to the
industry’s need for relief
measures. Among countries
providing specific financial
or regulatory aid packages
to the industry are Colombia,
the United States, Singapore,
Australia, China, New Zealand
and Norway. Most recently,
Brazil, Canada, Columbia, and
the Netherlands have relaxed
regulations to allow airlines
to offer passengers travel
vouchers in place of refunds.
“Travel and tourism is
essentially shut down
in an extraordinary and
unprecedented situation.
Airlines need working capital
to sustain their businesses
through the extreme volatility.
Canada, Colombia, and the
Netherlands are giving a
major boost to the sector’s
stability by enabling airlines
to offer vouchers in place of
cash refunds. This is a vital
time buffer so that the sector
can continue to function. In
turn, that will help preserve
the sector’s ability to deliver
the cargo shipments that are
vital today and the long-term
connectivity that travelers and
economies will depend on in
the recovery phase,” said de
Juniac.
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Airbus Gives 3D-Printed Hospital
Visors to Health Workers
We were hoping for a ventilator, but still thankful for a face shield mask for our medical frontliners
The majority of Airbus sites in Spain
have joined forces to produce frames of
3D printed hospital visors, providing
healthcare personnel with individual
protection equipment in the fight against Covid-19.
More than twenty 3D printers are working day
and night to produce hospital visors for health
care workers. Hundreds of visors have already
been produced and dispatched to hospitals close
to the Airbus facilities in Spain. Airbus leverages a
patented design to manufacture the hospital visors,
using PLA plastics.
“One of the reasons I love my job is the
capability we have for advanced design and quick
manufacture. Overnight, we have gone from
making aerospace concepts to medical equipment.
This genuinely makes a difference in the fight
against the pandemic and I couldn’t be prouder
of our teams working day and night on this
Airbus project,” said Alvaro Jara, Head of Airbus
Protospace, in Getafe, Madrid. Despite the pause
of the majority of production at Airbus’ sites in
Spain following the Royal Decree of 29 March,
Airbus employees are allowed on site to continue
with this essential activity. In addition, Airbus
in Germany also joined the project. The Airbus
Protospace Germany and the Airbus Composite
Technology Centre (CTC) in Stade, together with
the 3D-printing network named “Mobility goes
Additive,” are now supporting this project in Spain,
also coordinating the collection and transport of
visors to the Madrid region.
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Flexible Manufacturing: Adapting Quickly
to Changing Markets and Events
By Paolo Butti, EMEA Director, Industry and OEM, Rockwell Automation
Flexibility is a goal for many manufacturers, and with good
reason. Across industry segments, the organisations that
have been able to demonstrate flexible operating models are
claiming industry-leading positions as a result.
Think of Amazon and Alibaba’s commitment to innovating
customer experience, or how automotive manufacturers are
adapting to regulation for lowering carbon emissions. Flexible
trumps rigid in the face of new circumstances and market
conditions.
But what does it mean to be a flexible manufacturer?
Flexibility is about speed to adapt. It’s about creating
a seamless flow from need to delivery, decision to
implementation and challenge to solution.
True flexibility empowers manufacturers to stay in tune with their market, replacing rigid and static
operating models with levels of control and responsiveness never previously possible.
Flexibility is about much more than simply technology. Yes, technology is at the heart of transformation
and is continually driving and enabling new ways of innovating. Technology alone, however, cannot bring
change at speed without the support of a flexible organisational framework. For this reason, you must
look beyond the nuts and bolts in order to identify the areas that will enable flexible operations in your
organisation.
• Gaining Focus
The starting point for increased flexibility is to identify where
potential barriers and bottlenecks may exist. This requires
you to undertake a comprehensive review of every area that
contributes to how you meet your market’s needs. Such
oversight allows not only for frictions to be resolved, but for
resources to be better allocated for ongoing organisational
improvement.
In working with our customers, we normally start with the
following areas:
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• Technology
At a technical level, greater flexibility can be found
through embracing intelligent systems. For many decades,
manufacturing was premised on static, disconnected
production lines controlled by often-unwieldy operational
technology (OT) systems.
Now, in an era of digitisation, manufacturers can blend
OT systems with IT in order to open up opportunities for
data collection and analysis, down to ever-more granular
levels of detail. This analysis can then be used adapt and
refine operations in a self-enhancing feedback loop as the
systems are utilised.
• Skills
One of the most fatal mistakes a manufacturer can
make is to focus so narrowly on technology that they
are oblivious to the human element. Skilled operators,
engineers and analysts are just some of the personnel
needed for flexible production. Advanced capabilities
are of limited use if your personnel are unable to capitalise on those capabilities. Specialisation and a
commitment to upskilling therefore support a flexible approach by ensuring technological change can
move in lockstep with resource capabilities.
• Executive Support
Flexibility is also about decision-making structures.
The decision to produce a new product in light of
fresh customer demands, or to switch off a previouslyprofitable
product line in response to evident market
shifts, needs to be made swiftly and collaboratively.
Having executive sponsors on board, preferably with
a broad representation of the business’ units and
underpinned by clear governance frameworks, can greatly
increase the odds of an innovation project’s success.
• Consumption Models
One of the most notable business trends of the past
decade has been the shift to subscription-based
consumption models. We’ve seen this in the apps and
online services we use, and now we’re seeing the same approach applied to previously capital-intensive
areas. Owning physical machinery is a huge undertaking, and serves to lock the manufacturer into
the asset across its lifecycle. For greater flexibility, manufacturers are finding a Machine-as-a-Service
approach can help drive OpEx efficiencies, with an increased ability to upgrade or change as new
capabilities come on to the market.
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• Market Understanding
•Going Live, Scaling Fast
The final area relates to customer understanding.
Conventionally, in many organisations, marketing has
been seen as a siloed function, responsible for increasing
sales without any direct input into the product. That
approach is no longer practical. Now, to be a step
ahead of the market, sales and marketing must be tied
directly into manufacturing. By understanding who
the customer is, what they want (right now) and how
they want it delivered, production can be continually
adapted to deliver on those wants. This applies not only
to product features and quality, but extends to issues
around ethical and sustainable practices, which are
increasingly significant customer concerns.
Addressing inflexibility in each of these key areas can help
create a solid foundation upon which to build and operate.
We help our customers assess each of these areas in their own
business and propose solutions for improvement.
Using a broad network of partners, we then help design and
initiate a proof of concept, which allows our customers to stress
test the idea in a live environment. This normally involves
upfront investment and resource allocation to maintain the new
operations for several months and track performance.
Once the effectiveness of the concept has been evidenced, and
complementary processes have been established around the
lines, we help our customers scale up to full production.
•Flexible by Design
In shaping the manufacturing environments of a smarter, more customer-centric era, flexibility is as much
as mindset as it is a tangible means for coordinating production.
Adapting to changing market conditions, both in terms of short-term shocks and longer-term trends,
needs a mentality that doesn’t cling to past investments and ways of working, and that’s willing to embrace
the new in order to reap the rewards. That means moving faster – not only as a single production line but
as an entire organisation – and that speed can only come from flexible foundations.
About Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital
transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand
what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 23,000 problem solvers dedicated
to our customers in more than 100 countries. To learn more about how we are bringing The Connected
Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com.
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
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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
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“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
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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:
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ENERGY INSIGHT
Event Info
Mastering Solar Power
13 - 16 July 2020, Singapore
www.infocusinternational.com/solar
Overview
A comprehensive, up-to-date and business-focused roadmap to success
in delivering solar power growth, today and tomorrow.
Attendees will leave with a good understanding of the key factors from an
integrated, multidisciplinary and commercial viewpoint, including: target market
analysis, economic competitiveness, channels-to-market, financing influences and
risk, project development processes, best practices and emerging technologies.
The course schedule includes time to work in groups to apply the learning and
illustrate key project development considerations, by discussing, developing
and quantifying an initial business proposal for a solar PV power plant. To do so,
attendees will utilise energy yield, financial and other simple calculations, along
with the chance to debate key planning and market environment considerations.
In keeping with the business-focused theme of the course, these illustrative
exercises are designed to provide time-efficient clarification of the key course
takeaways, aimed at commercially-focused business developers and investors.
They are therefore accessible to nonexperts, not designed to replicate the
complex or in-depth detailed planning undertaken - over much longer periods! -
by engineers and technical teams.
“I enjoyed the course with lots of demonstrations and case studies. The facilitator was
j u st m ar vellou s , u p to t h e g a m e . I t w a s a v a l u e fo r m o n ey w o r ks h o p .”
Shadric Namalomba, Director of Finance, Electricity Generation Company Malawi
Mastering Solar Power
Course Highlights
• Speak the language of solar energy: terminology and concepts explained
with clarity and relevance
• Understand the 13 key – variables 16 July determining 2020, the Singapore
economics of solar PV projects
• Review current and emerging market opportunities for solar PV, including
integrations such as energy storage
• Navigate the typical project development requirements, processes and risks
• Learn and discuss how financial returns and risks arise in PV projects
• Be better able to converse with project partners, suppliers, investors,
policymakers and other stakeholders
• Know what to look for when evaluating PV project opportunities
• Identify key investment and project performance risks
• Learn how to analyse and critique current and emerging business models
Who Should Attend
Benefits of Attending
This course is ideal if:
■ Speak the language of solar energy: terminology and concepts explained with clarity and relevance
■ Understand the • You key variables are working determining within the the economics power of sector solar PV in projects a commercial or business
■ Review current development and emerging market role. opportunities You need a for clearly solar PV, explained, including integrations multi-faceted such understanding as energy storageof
■ Navigate the typical how project PV projects development are developed requirements, and processes why and and how risks they succeed (or fail), including
■ Learn and discuss how how market financial and returns technology and risks arise changes in PV projects are driving new innovation opportunities
■ Be better able to converse with project partners, suppliers, investors, policymakers and other stakeholders
along with new competitive risks.
■ Know what to look for when evaluating PV project opportunities
■ Identify key investment • You are and from project the performance investment, riskspolicy or professional services community. You
■ Learn how to need analyse to and embrace critique current the inevitable and emerging growth business of models solar energy, and want to gain an
independent perspective on the economic environment in which these projects
Who Should operate, Attend including the development, operational and business risks that most
matter to them.
This course is ideal if:
■ You are working within the power sector in a commercial or business development role. You need a clearly-explained,
multi-faceted
Including
understanding
but
of how
not
PV
limited
projects are
to:
developed and why and how they succeed (or fail), including how market
and technology changes are driving new innovation opportunities along with new competitive risks
■ You are from the investment, policy or professional services community. You need to embrace the inevitable growth
of solar energy, and want to gain an independent perspective on the economic environment in which these projects operate,
including the development, operational and business risks that most matter to them.
• Investors, including commercial and development banks, venture capital
and private equity
• Power generation companies, utilities and IPPs
• Policy makers and policy advisors
• Transmission/Distribution system operators
• Commercial services suppliers (law, insurance etc.)
• Equipment vendors & EPC contractors
• Large energy users and electricity buyers
including but not limited to:
■ Investors, including commercial and development banks, venture capital and private equity
■ Power generation companies, utilities and IPPs
■ Policy makers and policy advisors
■ Transmission/Distribution system operators
■ Commercial services suppliers (law, insurance etc.)
■ Equipment vendors & EPC contractors
■ Large energy users and electricity buyers
Supported by:
OFFSHORE MAGAZINE
ENERGY INSIGHT
Book 3 persons
or more and save
$400
each
E: abigail@infocusinternational.com www.infocusinternational.com/solar
Event Info
Teaching Methodology
The agenda will combine presented materials with plenty of
opportunity for Q&A, interactive discussions, and the use of
quantitative models to illustrate key learning points. Current
market examples and data are utilised wherever helpful.
Course Certificate
Upon the successful completion of this course, you will receive
a Certificate of Completion bearing the signatures from both
the Course Director and the Course Organiser. This Certificate
will testify your endeavour and serve towards your professional
advancement.
To Register/Enquire on this course, please contact:
Abigail Harris
Infocus International
Tel: +65 6325 0215
Email: abigail@infocusinternational.com
Website: www.infocusinternational.com/solar
E: abigail@infocusinternational.com www.infocusinternational.com/solar
“I enjoyed the course with lots of demonstrations and case studies. The facilitator was
just ma r v e l l o u s , u p to t h e g a m e . I t w a s a v a l u e fo r m o n ey workshop.”
Shadric Namalomba, Director of Finance, Electricity Generation Company Malawi
Mastering Solar Power
13 – 16 July 2020, Singapore
Benefits of Attending
■ Speak the language of solar energy: terminology and concepts explained with clarity and relevance
■ Understand the key variables determining the economics of solar PV projects
■ Review current and emerging market opportunities for solar PV, including integrations such as energy storage
■ Navigate the typical project development requirements, processes and risks
■ Learn and discuss how financial returns and risks arise in PV projects
■ Be better able to converse with project partners, suppliers, investors, policymakers and other stakeholders
■ Know what to look for when evaluating PV project opportunities
■ Identify key investment and project performance risks
■ Learn how to analyse and critique current and emerging business models
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal if:
■ You are working within the power sector in a commercial or business development role. You need a clearly-explained,
multi-faceted understanding of how PV projects are developed and why and how they succeed (or fail), including how market
and technology changes are driving new innovation opportunities along with new competitive risks
■ You are from the investment, policy or professional services community. You need to embrace the inevitable growth
of solar energy, and want to gain an independent perspective on the economic environment in which these projects operate,
including the development, operational and business risks that most matter to them.
including but not limited to:
■ Investors, including commercial and development banks, venture capital and private equity
■ Power generation companies, utilities and IPPs
■ Policy makers and policy advisors
■ Transmission/Distribution system operators
■ Commercial services suppliers (law, insurance etc.)
■ Equipment vendors & EPC contractors
■ Large energy users and electricity buyers
Book 3 persons
or more and save
$400
each
Supported by:
OFFSHORE MAGAZINE
ENERGY INSIGHT
Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Contracts for Energy Industry
24 – 26 August 2020, Singapore
www.infocusinternational.com/epcenergy
Overview
Event Info
Today, Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) projects are uniquely challenging. Parties
currently involved in large complex and fast-track EPC projects frequently suffer financial loss that
could have been mitigated by effective contract management. Appropriate practical “know-how”
of EPC contracts will improve your ability to take appropriate steps, or to obtain necessary advice,
to minimise or manage such risks.
This intensive workshop provides valuable insight into the rapidly evolving world of EPC contracts. It
has been designed specifically for the professionals and management of energy industries and will be of
particular interest to those with current or planned projects in Asia, Africa, Middle East, Europe and the CIS.
You will analyse an EPC contract, clause by clause, focusing on your challenges in international and
domestic projects. This unique interactive master class discusses the key issues in EPC contracts which are
relevant for lenders, sponsors and borrowers in international construction projects and the keys to deliver
successful projects.
Course Highlights
• Global and local legal and commercial
framework in Asia, Middle East, Africa,
Europe and the CIS
• Contract negotiation best practices
• Tips on contractual risk mitigation
• Contract financing and project
structuring
• Contractor relationship management
• Clause-by-clause discussion based
on an actual contract precedent
Key Learning Objectives
• UNDERSTAND the current finance
market for EPC contracts
• MANAGE legal risks and environment
for EPC contracts in the region
• DISCOVER alternative procurement
options for projects and the risks and
opportunities associated with these
options
• DISTINGUISH new and effective contract
negotiation strategies
• ANALYSE the types of claims that may be
made under EPC contracts and develop
strategies to manage these claims
• GAIN INSIGHTS into the best current
dispute resolution options and the risks
and costs associated with each option
Teaching Methodology
The agenda will combine presented materials with
plenty of opportunity for Q&A, interactive discussions,
and the use of quantitative models to illustrate key
learning points. Current market examples and data are
utilised wherever helpful.
Course Certificate
Upon the successful completion of this course, you
will receive a Certificate of Completion bearing the
signatures from both the Course Director and the
Course Organiser. This Certificate will testify your
endeavour and serve towards your professional
advancement.
To Register/Enquire on this course, please contact:
Abigail Harris
Infocus International
Tel: +65 6325 0215
Email: abigail@infocusinternational.com
Website: www.infocusinternational.com/epcenergy
Free Takeaway
3 detailed articles on EPC contract precedents containing discussions on:
EPCM & Alliancing Contracts
EPC contracts in the global market
FIDIC contract and the challenges faced by construction contractors
Group Discount
book 3 person to save
$300 per person
Managing and Negotiating
Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Contracts
for Energy Industry
Mastering the legal and commercial framework, contract negotiation, financing, risk and contractor
relationship complexities of upstream and downstream EPC projects
24 – 26 August 2020, Singapore
Course Highlights
Global and local legal and commercial framework in Asia,
Middle East, Africa, Europe and the CIS
Contract negotiation best practices
Tips on contractual risk mitigation
Contract financing and project structuring
Contractor relationship management
Clause-by-clause discussion based on an actual contract
precedent
Key Learning Objectives
UNDERSTAND the current finance market for EPC contracts
MANAGE legal risks and environment for EPC contracts in the
region
DISCOVER alternative procurement options for projects and the
risks and opportunities associated with these options
DISTINGUISH new and effective contract negotiation strategies
ANALYSE the types of claims that may be made under EPC
contracts and develop strategies to manage these claims
GAIN INSIGHTS into the best current dispute resolution options
and the risks and costs associated with each option
Supported by:
““A very thorough presentation with excellent real
life examples and war stories from the trainer.”
- Exxonmobil
“A mustattend for professionals wishing to
improve in EPC contracts management.”
- Century Power Generation
“Interesting, extremely helpful and relevant.
A very clear presentation style which kept the
material interesting and the audience
engaged.”
- National Oil Company of Namibia
“The seminars were highly informative and the
trainer is clearly very experienced in the EPC and
major projects worldwide. It was very relevant for
us in our business.”
- Qatar Petroleum
“
“The trainer spoke knowledgeably about matters
that concern lenders, sponsors and borrowers
bringing different perspectives to the discussion.”
- KBC Bank NV
“Interesting explanation of every clause of the
contract (i.e. the thorough assessment of an EPC
contract).”
- KFW Bankengruppe
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ENERGY INSIGHT
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Event Info
Power Project Finance
7 – 11 September 2020, Johannesburg
www.infocusinternational.com/powerprojectfinance
Overview
Project finance is widely used for large infrastructure projects including thermal and renewable
power projects. The technique enables project risks to be allocated to the parties best able to manage
them and facilitates the raising of long term debt without recourse to the project developer.
The correct allocation of risk through an appropriate commercial structure is the foundation of a sound
financing plan and this course will develop these themes by walking through the commercial contracts and
finance documentation and provide an understanding of how to determine the optimal amount of debt
using cash flow and ratio analysis. Current circumstances in the African power project sector will be
discussed.
Investment committees need to be sure that all risk aspects have been studied and the course will detail
the key elements of the due diligence exercise. The course will also provide a guide on how to approach the
debt market.
Benefits of Attending
The course is intended to provide a firm
understanding of the principles which create
a bankable power project finance structure in
terms of risk allocation and the commercial and
financial structure. On completion of this course
you will understand:
• How a power project is structured
and financed
• How to identify power project risks
and mitigation strategies
• The role of the financial model and cash
flow and ratio analysis
• Debt sizing techniques
• Project finance term sheets and
loan documentation
• Contract documentation
• The due diligence process
• How to efficiently identify viable
project prospects
• How to approach the debt market
• Project analysis & development
• Commercial & legal
• Commercial services suppliers
(law, insurance etc.)
• Policy makers and policy advisors dealing
with energy sector financial issues
Teaching Methodology
The agenda will combine presented materials with
plenty of opportunity for Q&A, interactive discussions,
and the use of quantitative models to illustrate key
learning points. Current market examples and data are
utilised wherever helpful.
Course Certificate
Upon the successful completion of this course, you
will receive a Certificate of Completion bearing the
signatures from both the Course Director and the
Course Organiser. This Certificate will testify your
endeavour and serve towards your professional
advancement.
Who Should Attend
• Power project developer,
investor or financier
• Finance & accounting
• Project finance & structured finance
• Power project management
To Register/Enquire on this course, please contact:
Abigail Harris
Infocus International
Tel: +65 6325 0215
Email: abigail@infocusinternational.com
Website: www.infocusinternational.com/powerprojectfinance
E: abigail@infocusinternational.com www.infocusinternational.com/powerprojectfinance
“Excellent training with a world class and highly experienced specialist.”
Senior Power Expert, Regulatory Commission for Electricity Sector, Senegal
Book 3 persons and
save $500 each
Power Project Finance
7 – 11 September 2020, Johannesburg
Benefits of Attending
The course is intended to provide a firm understanding of the principles which create a bankable power project
finance structure in terms of risk allocation and the commercial and financial structure. On completion of this course
you will understand:
■ How a power project is structured and financed
■ How to identify power project risks and mitigation strategies
■ The role of the financial model and cash flow and ratio analysis
■ Debt sizing techniques
■ Project finance term sheets and loan documentation
■ Contract documentation
■ The due diligence process
■ How to efficiently identify viable project prospects
■ How to approach the debt market
Who Should Attend
Including but not limited to people working in:
■ Power project developer, investor or financier
■ Finance & accounting
■ Project finance & structured finance
■ Power project management
■ Project analysis & development
■ Commercial & legal
■ Commercial services suppliers (law, insurance etc.)
■ Policy makers and policy advisors dealing with energy sector financial issues
Supported by:
OFFSHORE MAGAZINE
ENERGY INSIGHT
Electricity Economics in Changing Electricity Markets
16 – 18 November 2020, Singapore
www.infocusinternational.com/electricityeconomics
Overview
Are you ready for the new challenges & opportunities as power markets around the world evolve?
This is an essential core knowledge course for those involved in the business or regulation of the power
industry.
It leads you through a clear, accessible and thorough examination of the economics of power generation,
from power plant cost influences to end-customer prices. It contextualises this analysis with key consideration
of industry drivers and trends, including increasingly liberalised and competitive markets, evolving policy
support and management frameworks, the growth and integration of renewable power sources, and the
restructuring of power systems towards more decentralised operations.
A highly interactive presentation style allows for plenty of Q&A and time to discuss the issues from multiple
stakeholder perspectives; including power plant owners, investors, policymakers and energy customers. This
course is an essential primer for those seeking to navigate successful business routes through transitioning
electricity systems.
Benefits of Attending
• Clear, independent and businessfocused
introduction
• Language designed for non-experts;
particularly senior executives,
policymakers & investment decision-makers
• Core knowledge building, including
up-to-the-minute examples from
markets around the world
• Interactive discussion of key market
and economic variables
• Quantification of key issues using simple
numerical calculations, real data and
Excel-based tools
We will examine these key questions:
• Which variables drive the economics
of electricity generation?
• How do generation costs combine with
other factors to produce end-use
electricity prices?
• How are current technology & system
trends impacting electricity costs and prices?
• What are policymakers doing to keep costs
down?
• Who are the key stakeholders and
influencers on electricity economics?
• What are the value-chain impacts of market
Liberalisation and Competition?
• How are solar and wind power
(and other low-carbon options) changing
market environments?
• and many more!
Event Info
Who Should Attend:
• Power generators, utilities and IPPs
• Investors, including commercial and
development banks, venture capital and
private equity
• Policymakers and policy advisors
• Transmission / Distribution system
operators (grid)
• Power system vendors & EPC contractors
• Large electricity users
• Commercial services suppliers
(law, insurance etc.)
Teaching Methodology
The agenda will combine presented materials
with plenty of opportunity for Q&A, interactive
discussions, and the use of quantitative models
to illustrate key learning points. Current market
examples and data are utilised wherever helpful.
Course Certificate
Upon the successful completion of this course,
you will receive a Certificate of Completion
bearing the signatures from both the Course
Director and the Course Organiser. This
Certificate will testify your endeavour and serve
towards your professional advancement.
To Register/Enquire on this course, please contact:
Abigail Harris
Infocus International
Tel: +65 6325 0215
Email: abigail@infocusinternational.com
Website: www.infocusinternational.com/electricityeconomics
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“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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