Sarawak-based Petra Energy Bhd is looking at buying more work barges, work boats and supply vessels to support its increasing role in the offshore brown field work particularly in the oil and gas hubs in Sabah and Sarawak.
Executive director and chief operating officer Ahmadi Yusoff said the proposed aquisitions would be premised on a right mix of vessel portfolio and growing opportunities in offshore oil and gas operations.
"Depending on the crane capacity, the acquisitions will cost RM100 million per barge to support our current fleet of three workbarges and two work boats," he told a media briefing in conjunction with the Kumang Cluster Onshore Tie-in facilities handing over ceremony here last night.
The project, involving procurement, construction and commissioning of the Kumang Cluster onshore tie-in at the Malaysia LNG Sdn Bhd SC-2 and Bintulu Integrated facilities onshore upgrading and modifications were completed ahead of schedule on Aug 30.
In recognition of its health safety and environment standards, Petra Energy received accolades from Petronas Carigali and MLNG for 835,000 safe manhours achievement for the project earlier this month. Ahmadi, who has been instrumental in the turnabout operations at the Kumang project office here, said currently the group's major contracts include the RM400 million hook-up construction and commissioning (HUCC) contract for Petronas Carigali awarded in December last year.
Another project is the RM1.1 billion Sabah/Sarawak HUCC and major maintenance contract awarded in late 2008.
He said the company's immediate priority was to focus on onshore brown field opportunities in Sabah and Sarawak like in Kimanis (Sabah), Labuan and Bintulu as well as developing hubs in Peninsular Malaysia as part of its expansion plans.
These include opportunities in areas of topside major maintenance and construction; hook-up and commissioning in the immediate and short-term besides marginal and small field redevelopment in the medium to long term.
"We also see strong growth potential in fabrications work for the oil and gas industry," he said, adding that Petra Energy had established a collaboration with Labuan Shipyard and Engineering in Labuan to undertake minor and major fabrication works and had acquired a facility in Tanjung Kidurong here.
The two new yards would complement its current fabrication facilities in Shah Alam and Labuan, he said.
On human capital needs, Ahmadi said the company, currently supported by a professional, technical and contract workforce of about 2,600 personnel based onshore and offshore, would continue to grow its human capital portfolio in the core business areas of its services.
At present, it was working closely with the Dayak Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sarawak, to assist on youth development, especially in skills training programme, he said.
At the same time, Petra Energy planned to reinforce its partnerships and collaborations with all oil and gas majors in the industry, which were undergoing a transformation phase emphasising on the domestic market, he said.
He was confident the government’s Economic Transformation Programme and Petronas’ focus on rejuvenating existing fields, development and production of marginal fields and intensifying drilling of exploration wells are set to create exponential growth in the industry.
"Petra Energy sees the awarding of new contracts following the new development that will change the landscape as a huge opportunity, especially in making a strong presence in Sabah and Sarawak," he added
Sunday, 2 October 2011
Saturday, 1 October 2011
WIKILEAKS: BRUNEI-MALAYSIA OFFSHORE OIL DISPUTE – RESOLUTION NEARING?
1. (C) In recent weeks we have picked up a number of hints that the long-running dispute between Brunei and Malaysia over delineation of offshore oil exploration zones may finally be nearing a compromise settlement. There has been no exploration activity in the zones, designated as Blocks "J" and "K" by Brunei, since naval incidents that occurred in 2003.
A senior oil industry executive told Ambassador that the head of Malaysian national oil company Petronas recently commented to the CEO of a major American firm that he expected the dispute to be solved this year. Working level contacts at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade told us that, even though their government is confident it could win any international arbitration over the dispute with Malaysia, it might be willing to forego such arbitration and reach a compromise in order to avoid causing a fellow Islamic country to lose face.
In our view, these talking points have more to do with avoiding a loss of face by Brunei, which has long maintained that it will accept nothing less than total control over the offshore blocks and that the Malaysian claim has no merit.
2. (C) Local oil industry executives have outlined for us the shape that an eventual resolution could take, at a level of detail not heard previously. They foresee a production sharing arrangement that allocates 65-75 percent of oil and gas output by volume (not revenues) from the disputed offshore blocks to Brunei and the rest to Malaysia.
Companies that have signed competing contracts with Brunei and Malaysia would have their contracts honored based on a pro rata calculation of each country's share; for example, a company which had signed a contract with Brunei for 25 percent of the production rights in the disputed zone might end up receiving 25 percent of 75 percent of total output, or 18.75 percent. Royalties, taxes, and the prices charged to third country customers would depend on the terms dictated by the country with which the original contract was signed, either Brunei or Malaysia.
One sticking point may be a decision on which firm will be named as overall operator for the production sharing area, and how much compensation it will receive. French company Total, which has a contract with Brunei for exploration in the disputed zones, is an obvious candidate because of its long presence in the region and experience in deep-water drilling, but others will also be interested.
3. (C) The sudden flurry of activity on this long-standing dispute is probably attributable to the start of offshore production earlier this year by U.S. firm Murphy Oil under the terms of its contract with Malaysia. Murphy's rig is in a Malaysian offshore zone undisputed by Brunei, but is located very near the disputed area and taps a reservoir that probably extends under the area claimed by Brunei.
The large amount of gas located below the oil in this area produces strong pressure that serves to push the reservoir's hydrocarbons towards Murphy's well. Local oil industry executives who briefed Bruneian government officials on this situation told us that the information was a wake-up call on the need for a resolution sooner rather than later, especially in light of high world-wide demand for exploratory rigs and drilling equipment and resulting long wait times for putting such equipment to use in new locations.
The Bruneians have realized that the longer they wait to reach an agreement that allows them to begin drilling in Blocks J and K, the less oil and gas they may ultimately be able to extract. This serves as powerful motivation to get serious in their negotiations with Malaysia and look for a compromise. That motivation is enhanced by the need for Brunei to identify new gas reserves that will underpin the renegotiation of contracts for the supply of Liquefied Natural Gas to Japan, due to expire in 2013.
4. (C) Comment: As we previously reported, the ultimate decision on whether and when Brunei should reach a compromise agreement with Malaysia over the offshore fields will be made personally by the Sultan, which is another way of saying the decision process will be deliberate and opaque. It is entirely possible the hopeful signs mentioned above will amount to naught.
It is in the U.S. interest, however, for a resolution finally to be reached given the stakes involved with the potentially extensive reserves that could be opened for production. We understand that the industry's upper estimates for potential reserves in the J and K Blocks reach up to 5 billion (sic) barrels. If proved, these reserves could help ease the pressure on East Asian oil and gas markets significantly for a long period after production begins and so lessen the likelihood of potential conflict over access to energy resources.
A senior oil industry executive told Ambassador that the head of Malaysian national oil company Petronas recently commented to the CEO of a major American firm that he expected the dispute to be solved this year. Working level contacts at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade told us that, even though their government is confident it could win any international arbitration over the dispute with Malaysia, it might be willing to forego such arbitration and reach a compromise in order to avoid causing a fellow Islamic country to lose face.
In our view, these talking points have more to do with avoiding a loss of face by Brunei, which has long maintained that it will accept nothing less than total control over the offshore blocks and that the Malaysian claim has no merit.
2. (C) Local oil industry executives have outlined for us the shape that an eventual resolution could take, at a level of detail not heard previously. They foresee a production sharing arrangement that allocates 65-75 percent of oil and gas output by volume (not revenues) from the disputed offshore blocks to Brunei and the rest to Malaysia.
Companies that have signed competing contracts with Brunei and Malaysia would have their contracts honored based on a pro rata calculation of each country's share; for example, a company which had signed a contract with Brunei for 25 percent of the production rights in the disputed zone might end up receiving 25 percent of 75 percent of total output, or 18.75 percent. Royalties, taxes, and the prices charged to third country customers would depend on the terms dictated by the country with which the original contract was signed, either Brunei or Malaysia.
One sticking point may be a decision on which firm will be named as overall operator for the production sharing area, and how much compensation it will receive. French company Total, which has a contract with Brunei for exploration in the disputed zones, is an obvious candidate because of its long presence in the region and experience in deep-water drilling, but others will also be interested.
3. (C) The sudden flurry of activity on this long-standing dispute is probably attributable to the start of offshore production earlier this year by U.S. firm Murphy Oil under the terms of its contract with Malaysia. Murphy's rig is in a Malaysian offshore zone undisputed by Brunei, but is located very near the disputed area and taps a reservoir that probably extends under the area claimed by Brunei.
The large amount of gas located below the oil in this area produces strong pressure that serves to push the reservoir's hydrocarbons towards Murphy's well. Local oil industry executives who briefed Bruneian government officials on this situation told us that the information was a wake-up call on the need for a resolution sooner rather than later, especially in light of high world-wide demand for exploratory rigs and drilling equipment and resulting long wait times for putting such equipment to use in new locations.
The Bruneians have realized that the longer they wait to reach an agreement that allows them to begin drilling in Blocks J and K, the less oil and gas they may ultimately be able to extract. This serves as powerful motivation to get serious in their negotiations with Malaysia and look for a compromise. That motivation is enhanced by the need for Brunei to identify new gas reserves that will underpin the renegotiation of contracts for the supply of Liquefied Natural Gas to Japan, due to expire in 2013.
4. (C) Comment: As we previously reported, the ultimate decision on whether and when Brunei should reach a compromise agreement with Malaysia over the offshore fields will be made personally by the Sultan, which is another way of saying the decision process will be deliberate and opaque. It is entirely possible the hopeful signs mentioned above will amount to naught.
It is in the U.S. interest, however, for a resolution finally to be reached given the stakes involved with the potentially extensive reserves that could be opened for production. We understand that the industry's upper estimates for potential reserves in the J and K Blocks reach up to 5 billion (sic) barrels. If proved, these reserves could help ease the pressure on East Asian oil and gas markets significantly for a long period after production begins and so lessen the likelihood of potential conflict over access to energy resources.
Oil & Gase Production Facilities
As NDT & Inspector above picture is a basic things we need to know with regards to O&G production units. Dont be confuse with the terms. Will try our very best to updates new thing that you can learn.
Friday, 30 September 2011
GAS BOCOR PUNCA LETUPAN EMPIRE GALLERY
Menteri Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan, Datuk Chor Chee Heung berkata, siasatan awal Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat mendapati letupan di Empire Gallery, Subang, dipercayai berpunca daripada kebocoran saluran gas sebuah restoran di aras bawah pusat membeli-belah itu.
”Laporan awal pihak bomba juga mengesahkan semua aspek keselamatan yang melibatkan kebombaan berfungsi dengan baik,” katanya pada sidang media di tempat kejadian dekat sini, Khamis.
Chor berkata, mungkin kebocoran telah lama berlaku dan bila berlaku percikan api, ia telah menyebabkan letupan.
Beliau berkata, saluran gas berpusat di semua bangunan di Malaysia terletak di bawah kawal selia Suruhanjaya Tenaga dan pihak suruhanjaya mengesahkan saluran gas berpusat di pusat membeli-belah itu dipasang oleh pihak pakar.
Mengikut undang-undang di Malaysia setiap bangunan yang dipasang dengan saluran gas berpusat perlu menghantar laporan untuk diaudit setiap dua tahun, katanya.
“Namun agak malang bagi Empire Gallery kerana baru hanya beroperasi selama satu tahun setengah, kebocoran yang mengakibatkan letupan pula berlaku,” katanya.
Chor berkata, Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat, polis dan Suruhanjaya Tenaga masih terus melakukan pemeriksaan intensif untuk memastikan kawasan berkenaan selamat sebelum orang awam dibenarkan masuk.
Sementara itu, Penolong Pengarah Operasi Bomba dan Penyelamat Selangor, Mohd Sani Harul berkata, operasi menyelamat ditamatkan malam tadi.
“Operasi menyelamat telah ditamatkan namun pihak bomba masih melakukan pemantauan seperti memberi bantuan kepada pihak polis dan anggota (bomba) akan terus diletakkan 24 jam di sekitar kawasan selagi bangunan tidak diserahkan kembali sepenuhnya kepada tuan punya bangunan,” katanya.
Beliau berkata, pemantauan pihak bomba mendapati tiada gas dikesan kerana pihak pengurusan bangunan telah menutup saluran utama.
Tinjauan Bernama di lokasi kejadian mendapati beberapa pemilik kedai mengambil barang-barang dari kedai masing-masing untuk dipindahkan ke tempat lain.
Pengurus Restoran Chili Grill and Bar, Markhalim Khalid berkata, dia dibenarkan masuk ke kedai untuk mengambil dokumen-dokumen penting syarikat.
“Selagi restoran tidak dapat dibuka pekerja-pekerja akan dipindahkan untuk bertugas di cawangan lain,” katanya.
Pada kejadian yang berlaku awal pagi Rabu itu, empat orang cedera akibat letupan berkenaan.
”Laporan awal pihak bomba juga mengesahkan semua aspek keselamatan yang melibatkan kebombaan berfungsi dengan baik,” katanya pada sidang media di tempat kejadian dekat sini, Khamis.
Chor berkata, mungkin kebocoran telah lama berlaku dan bila berlaku percikan api, ia telah menyebabkan letupan.
Beliau berkata, saluran gas berpusat di semua bangunan di Malaysia terletak di bawah kawal selia Suruhanjaya Tenaga dan pihak suruhanjaya mengesahkan saluran gas berpusat di pusat membeli-belah itu dipasang oleh pihak pakar.
Mengikut undang-undang di Malaysia setiap bangunan yang dipasang dengan saluran gas berpusat perlu menghantar laporan untuk diaudit setiap dua tahun, katanya.
“Namun agak malang bagi Empire Gallery kerana baru hanya beroperasi selama satu tahun setengah, kebocoran yang mengakibatkan letupan pula berlaku,” katanya.
Chor berkata, Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat, polis dan Suruhanjaya Tenaga masih terus melakukan pemeriksaan intensif untuk memastikan kawasan berkenaan selamat sebelum orang awam dibenarkan masuk.
Sementara itu, Penolong Pengarah Operasi Bomba dan Penyelamat Selangor, Mohd Sani Harul berkata, operasi menyelamat ditamatkan malam tadi.
“Operasi menyelamat telah ditamatkan namun pihak bomba masih melakukan pemantauan seperti memberi bantuan kepada pihak polis dan anggota (bomba) akan terus diletakkan 24 jam di sekitar kawasan selagi bangunan tidak diserahkan kembali sepenuhnya kepada tuan punya bangunan,” katanya.
Beliau berkata, pemantauan pihak bomba mendapati tiada gas dikesan kerana pihak pengurusan bangunan telah menutup saluran utama.
Tinjauan Bernama di lokasi kejadian mendapati beberapa pemilik kedai mengambil barang-barang dari kedai masing-masing untuk dipindahkan ke tempat lain.
Pengurus Restoran Chili Grill and Bar, Markhalim Khalid berkata, dia dibenarkan masuk ke kedai untuk mengambil dokumen-dokumen penting syarikat.
“Selagi restoran tidak dapat dibuka pekerja-pekerja akan dipindahkan untuk bertugas di cawangan lain,” katanya.
Pada kejadian yang berlaku awal pagi Rabu itu, empat orang cedera akibat letupan berkenaan.
Sabah-Sarawak gas pipeline to also benefit rural people
The massive Sabah-Sarawak Gas Pipeline (SSGP) will create many positive economic spin-offs for the people of both states, including the rural communities, says a Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) academician who conducted a social impact study on the communities living within the vicinity of the pipeline.
Dr Shahren Ahmad Zaidi Adruce, Dean of the Cognitive Sciences and Human Development Faculty at UNIMAS, said the SSGP development would also create new economic activities in the rural areas.
Being built by Petronas at a cost of RM4.6 billion, the 512-km pipeline will transport gas from Kimanis in Sabah to the liquefied natural gas complex in Bintulu by end-2013.
Dr Shahren said its construction would mean that communities living along the pipeline would have more employment opportunities.
At the same time, the project would bring infrastructure amenities such as roads and telecommunications to these rural areas.
The spill-over effect of SSGP will be similar to the North-South Expressway in peninsular Malaysia in bringing economic growth, development in infrastructure and technology to enhance the people』s lives.
"Communities who live within a three-kilometre radius of the pipeline are those who will benefit most from this project.
"The project brings a lot of changes to the interior, especially in terms of infrastructure, to support the population』s basic needs and raise their standard of living," said Dr Shahren, who led the social impact research on communities living within the vicinity of the pipeline, stretching from Bintulu through Miri, Limbang and Lawas to Kimanis in Sabah.
The study, which commenced in 2007, had a sample size of 48 settlements and included focus-group interviews with the settlement』s population as well as non-governmental organisations.
Dr Shahren said some indigenous groups were at one time not supportive of the SSGP but later changed their mind when they "discovered that Petronas was not encroaching directly into some of the sensitive areas".
"Some of the areas in the pipeline project are very sacred to local communities. I am sure Petronas and the state government will look into this and solve the problem with the local communities.
"But, all in all, the local communities throughout the pipeline are giving positive support to this project," he said.
The SSGP is a part of the Petronas Sabah-Sarawak Integrated Oil and Gas Project to harness oil and gas resources in the offshore areas of Sabah and Sarawak.
Dr Shahren Ahmad Zaidi Adruce, Dean of the Cognitive Sciences and Human Development Faculty at UNIMAS, said the SSGP development would also create new economic activities in the rural areas.
Being built by Petronas at a cost of RM4.6 billion, the 512-km pipeline will transport gas from Kimanis in Sabah to the liquefied natural gas complex in Bintulu by end-2013.
Dr Shahren said its construction would mean that communities living along the pipeline would have more employment opportunities.
At the same time, the project would bring infrastructure amenities such as roads and telecommunications to these rural areas.
The spill-over effect of SSGP will be similar to the North-South Expressway in peninsular Malaysia in bringing economic growth, development in infrastructure and technology to enhance the people』s lives.
"Communities who live within a three-kilometre radius of the pipeline are those who will benefit most from this project.
"The project brings a lot of changes to the interior, especially in terms of infrastructure, to support the population』s basic needs and raise their standard of living," said Dr Shahren, who led the social impact research on communities living within the vicinity of the pipeline, stretching from Bintulu through Miri, Limbang and Lawas to Kimanis in Sabah.
The study, which commenced in 2007, had a sample size of 48 settlements and included focus-group interviews with the settlement』s population as well as non-governmental organisations.
Dr Shahren said some indigenous groups were at one time not supportive of the SSGP but later changed their mind when they "discovered that Petronas was not encroaching directly into some of the sensitive areas".
"Some of the areas in the pipeline project are very sacred to local communities. I am sure Petronas and the state government will look into this and solve the problem with the local communities.
"But, all in all, the local communities throughout the pipeline are giving positive support to this project," he said.
The SSGP is a part of the Petronas Sabah-Sarawak Integrated Oil and Gas Project to harness oil and gas resources in the offshore areas of Sabah and Sarawak.
Thursday, 29 September 2011
Fire at Singapore refinery contained, says Shell
Oil giant Royal Dutch Shell plc today said it contained a fire at its worldwide largest refinery in Singapore and shut down neighboring units as a precaution.
The fire at the Pulau Bukom refinery, about five kilometres south-west from Singapore’s mainland, started yesterday afternoon and flared up again in the evening.
Some company firefighters suffered heat exhaustion and minor injuries, but “no one was seriously hurt,” Shell said in a statement.
All staff were accounted for and non-essential staff had been evacuated, it added.
Shell said the fire had been contained within an area of approximately 150m by 50m.
“We believe it was an accident,” the statement said.
The Bukom site is Shell’s largest refinery globally in terms of crude distillation capacity with 500,000 barrels per day, according to the company website.
It said 90 percent of Bukom’s products were exported to countries in the Asia Pacific region and beyond.
The fire at the Pulau Bukom refinery, about five kilometres south-west from Singapore’s mainland, started yesterday afternoon and flared up again in the evening.
Some company firefighters suffered heat exhaustion and minor injuries, but “no one was seriously hurt,” Shell said in a statement.
All staff were accounted for and non-essential staff had been evacuated, it added.
Shell said the fire had been contained within an area of approximately 150m by 50m.
“We believe it was an accident,” the statement said.
The Bukom site is Shell’s largest refinery globally in terms of crude distillation capacity with 500,000 barrels per day, according to the company website.
It said 90 percent of Bukom’s products were exported to countries in the Asia Pacific region and beyond.
SapuraCrest Orders Two Pipe-Lay-Cum-Heavylift Offshore Construction Vessels
SapuraCrest Petroleum Bhd unit TL Offshore Sdn Bhd has issued two letters of award to Cosco Nantong Shipyard Co Ltd to build two ships costing a total US$227mil (RM714.4mil).
SapuraCrest said that Cosco was to build two pipe-lay -cum -heavylift offshore construction vessels.
It said the contract price for the first ship was US$116.75mil and the second was US$110.25mil. The delivery date was 28 months and 26 months, respectively.
“The acquisition will enable TL Offshore to capitalise on the positive outlook for the installation of pipelines and facilities segment of the oil and gas industry,” it said.
SapuraCrest said that Cosco was to build two pipe-lay -cum -heavylift offshore construction vessels.
It said the contract price for the first ship was US$116.75mil and the second was US$110.25mil. The delivery date was 28 months and 26 months, respectively.
“The acquisition will enable TL Offshore to capitalise on the positive outlook for the installation of pipelines and facilities segment of the oil and gas industry,” it said.
Tuesday, 27 September 2011
Petronas to buy 30% in GMR Energy Singapore
GMR has agreed to sell a 30% stake in GMR Energy (Singapore) Pte Ltd (GMRE) to Petronas International Corporation Ltd (PICL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Petronas, subject to approval of lenders. GMRE is developing an 800 MW Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Power Plant on Jurong Island, Singapore.
The power generating facilities, featuring Siemens' latest F-class gas turbines, will be designed and constructed by a consortium consisting of Siemens and Samsung.
Fuelled by re-gassified LNG, the power plant is scheduled for commercial operations in 2013. GMR Supply Singapore Pte Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of GMRE, holding an electricity retail license in Singapore, will manage the electricity retail business.
Petronas is one of the largest groups in South East Asia with substantial resources in Oil and Gas. This relationship would pave the way for other possible opportunities between the groups in India as well as internationally. GM Rao, Group Chairman of GMR Group said “This relationship between GMR and Petronas opens up powerful synergy going forward for both the Groups.
It is symbolic of true South-South co operation and its immense potential in the energy market in the Region.”
Datuk Anuar Ahmad, Executive Vice President, Gas and Power Business of Petroleum Nasional Berhard said, "This acquisition marks Petronas Group's maiden foray into the international power market, and is a major step in its effort to extend its existing integrated presence further along the energy value chain."
The power generating facilities, featuring Siemens' latest F-class gas turbines, will be designed and constructed by a consortium consisting of Siemens and Samsung.
Fuelled by re-gassified LNG, the power plant is scheduled for commercial operations in 2013. GMR Supply Singapore Pte Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of GMRE, holding an electricity retail license in Singapore, will manage the electricity retail business.
Petronas is one of the largest groups in South East Asia with substantial resources in Oil and Gas. This relationship would pave the way for other possible opportunities between the groups in India as well as internationally. GM Rao, Group Chairman of GMR Group said “This relationship between GMR and Petronas opens up powerful synergy going forward for both the Groups.
It is symbolic of true South-South co operation and its immense potential in the energy market in the Region.”
Datuk Anuar Ahmad, Executive Vice President, Gas and Power Business of Petroleum Nasional Berhard said, "This acquisition marks Petronas Group's maiden foray into the international power market, and is a major step in its effort to extend its existing integrated presence further along the energy value chain."
Monday, 26 September 2011
Johor plants raises wire rope stakes
A new steel wire rope plant is taking shape for Kiswire on the Malaysian coast with the present and future needs of the offshore industry very much in mind.Of the 130,000t of wire rope the company already produces annually, some 30,000t is currently employed offshore in diameters ranging from 50mm to 140mm for abandonment & recovery winches, cranes, hoists, mooring & anchoring equipment and other applications. With the inexorable move into deeper waters placing ever greater demands on the wire rope used in such applications, Kiswire has responded by building a brand new plant at Johor.
It is also implementing a dual operations strategy that will substantially increase its manufacturing capabilities over the next year or two. The new factory, called Neptune 2 (N2 for short) and representing a $100 million investment, is being built in two phases that Kiswire expects will comfortably establish it as the biggest and most advanced facility of its kind in the world.
Already installed, and expected to go into operation by November under phase one, is one of the largest closing machines ever built, capable of producing 6-strand rope in units up to 300t. ‘That is a huge closure, and quite a jump since our current capacity limit is 125t,' says Kiswire VP and Kiswire Europe managing director Bert de Ruijter.
With deepwater subsea applications setting the pace, phase two of the N2 plant's development will see the start up, about a year later, of multi-strand non-rotating wire rope production using another record-setting machine now at the design stage. This machine will be capable of producing multi-strand ropes in 600t units, the kind of duty being specified for a new generation of vessels targeting ultra-deepwater construction work.
‘That is the requirement in the market that we see for the next 10 to 20 years, and right now nobody can make it,' says Bert de Ruijter. ‘It's all subsea driven these days. We believe the new large machine for multi-strand rope, producing wire rope units so big they will require reels of around 10m by 10m, will cover just about anything that is required or being done in the offshore oil & gas industry.
With the buildings complete and its first-phase machinery installed, N2 is now well into its equipment trials and commissioning phase. The plant will design and produce a wide variety of rope types with features including zinc/ aluminium coating, plastic infill and special lubricants.
N2 is situated adjacent to the Asiaflex flexible pipe production facility inaugurated last November by Technip, which also employs Kiswire steel wires in the manufacture of its flexpipe. The two companies jointly funded and share the use of a new jetty at Johor for the loadout of their giant reels onto offshore barges.
Sunday, 25 September 2011
Petronas charged with P1.058B smuggling complaint
MANILA, Philippines - An officer of mining, quarrying and oil firm Petronas Energy Philippines, Inc. and several customs brokers were charged with violations of the Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines before the Department of Justice(DOJ) on Thursday for alleged unlawful importation of various petroleum products with a total dutiable value of P1.058 billion.
This is the first smuggling case filed by the Bureau of Customs(BOC) under its new Commissioner Ruffy Biazon.
In a news conference at the DOJ this morning, Biazon listed the respondents in the case:
- Evelyn Taneo, chief financial officer of Petronas;
- Jerilee Conlu, customs broker;
- Carlos Barte, customs broker;
- Dennis Ayong, customs broker;
- Edgar Rey Gallana, Jr., customs broker; and
- several "John" and "Jane Does."
According to the complaint, Petronas made several importations of various petroleum products at the Port of Cebu, Port of Iloilo and Sub-port of Iligan covered by 51 import entries minus the required Load Port Survey.
"There being no Load Port Surveys, all the foregoing shipments that arrived at the aforestated ports are considered high-risk, should not have been released from the BOC and should have remained in customs custody," the complaint read.
Biazon said this was verified by the BOC's Run After the Smugglers(RATS) group.
Confirmation was also done through an audit/compliance report, he said.
This is the first smuggling case filed by the Bureau of Customs(BOC) under its new Commissioner Ruffy Biazon.
In a news conference at the DOJ this morning, Biazon listed the respondents in the case:
- Evelyn Taneo, chief financial officer of Petronas;
- Jerilee Conlu, customs broker;
- Carlos Barte, customs broker;
- Dennis Ayong, customs broker;
- Edgar Rey Gallana, Jr., customs broker; and
- several "John" and "Jane Does."
According to the complaint, Petronas made several importations of various petroleum products at the Port of Cebu, Port of Iloilo and Sub-port of Iligan covered by 51 import entries minus the required Load Port Survey.
"There being no Load Port Surveys, all the foregoing shipments that arrived at the aforestated ports are considered high-risk, should not have been released from the BOC and should have remained in customs custody," the complaint read.
Biazon said this was verified by the BOC's Run After the Smugglers(RATS) group.
Confirmation was also done through an audit/compliance report, he said.
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