We have been awarded a contract from one of the oil and gas operators in Myanmar, for an offshore natural gas project in Myanmar.
The engineering study project award will see Penspen support with drilling platform diesel fuel tank modification for the multi-field integrated natural gas development. Penspen will perform the feasibility study and preliminary engineering for the modification of redundant drilling fuel tanks into condensate storage tanks.
The scope of work includes 3D modelling, mechanical integrity checks and a review of safety, existing designs and lighting.
Neale Carter, Penspen’s Executive Vice President for the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific Regions, said: “This latest contract award bolsters our reputation in Myanmar and we look forward to undertaking this work in Q2 2020.
“This project is significant, and we look forward to playing our role in ensuring its success by providing our expert engineering and maintenance services to the operator in Myanmar.”
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We remain a close Penspen family – whether we are working at home, on site or in an office.
Penspen are continuing to follow local government guidelines across all regions.
In Abu Dhabi, the majority of employees are now working from home. To protect those who are unable to work from home, we have implemented strict safety measures in line with UAE recommendations.
See how we’re staying safe and positive during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Comments Off on Penspen Wins Engineering Contract with Target Engineering Offshore, Abu Dhabi
We have been awarded a contract by Target Engineering Construction Co LLC for slug catcher replacement support on a project on Zirku Island in UAE.
The contract is for work on the island’s Satah slug catcher replacement project. The project’s objective is to replace the existing slug catchers at the Zirku Satah plant, which is operated by ADNOC Offshore, with new ones cladded with a corrosion-resistant nickel super alloy. It will also include modifications to associated pipelines, instrumentation and control systems, electrical, civil and structural works.
Penspen will carry out detailed engineering services. The scope of work for the company includes a review of processes, loss prevention/technical safety, mechanical, piping, instrumentation and control, civil and structural, electrical and corrosion/materials.
ADNOC Offshore operates the Upper Zakum (UZ), Lower Zakum (LZ), Umm Shaif, Nasr, Umm Lulu & SARB, Satah and Umm Al Dalkh (UAD) offshore oil fields, located in the Arabian Gulf. It also operates oil and gas processing plants on Zirku and Das islands.
Neale Carter, Penspen’s Executive Vice President for the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific Regions, said: “This project continues our support for the Satah field and Zirku Island developments and will enhance our established position as a valued engineering services provider in the Middle East.
“We would also hope that it would lead to further support to ADNOC Offshore in the future.”
Comments Off on Success Story – Ruwais Train 3 PLC Replacement
At Penspen, we believe in celebrating our successes and recognising the hard work of our people when a project is completed.
Earlier this year, we successfully completed the Ruwais Train 3 PLC Replacement project, which initially began in May 2019. We received invaluable support from ADNOC Gas Processing Company, enabling us to overcome a number of challenges during this project.
Thank you to everyone involved for your efforts and ensuring the project was delivered successfully and on time.
Success Story
In May 2019, the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region was awarded a Front End Engineering & Design (FEED) contract by ADNOC Gas Processing for the Ruwais train 3 PLC replacement/upgrade.
The project scope included: engineering for the replacement/upgrade of the existing ProSafe PLCs, utilised for ESD and FGS systems in the Ruwais train-3 facility and FSC system of new LPG tankage, having various interfaces to existing ESD/FGS systems.
Our services were led by our Instrumentation & Control team, supported by our other engineering disciplines in order to review the existing design and replace/upgrade the control system.
We experienced a series of hurdles during the project, as this was a brownfield FEED project and consisted of major instrumentation works. There were many bottlenecks and we faced a lot of challenges in the plant.
With the determination of the project team and their splendid efforts, the project was successfully completed on 11th February 2020. This would not have been possible without the support we received from ADNOC Gas Processing Company.
Continuous monitoring and follow-ups were the hallmarks of this project’s successful completion. The project close out celebration was held at our Abu Dhabi office on Tuesday 25th February 2020, with the distinguished presence of ADNOC representatives.
Comments Off on Penspen Awarded Engineering Services Project with Robtstone
We have been awarded a contract with Robtstone, a leading EPC oil and gas contractor in UAE, to provide detailed engineering services and procurement assistance for their Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) project in the Asab Area.
The main objective of the project is to upgrade the existing firewater network at the ASAB-0 natural gas liquid plant, 190KM south of Abu Dhabi city. This will include new 10” carbon steel (CS)/glass reinforced epoxy (GRE) pipe from ASAB-0 NGL plant to the accommodation camp, which Penspen will carry out.
The scope of the work includes the installation of five new hose cabinets, as well as nine new hose cabinets in the accommodation camp area and one hose reel that will be installed at the junior recreation building.
Penspen will also be responsible for the design and construction of a new 6000 m3 nominal capacity firewater storage tank, the supply and installation of a clean agent system for substation-8 at the facility, and the supply and installation of a hypochlorite injection unit.
Neale Carter, Penspen’s Executive Vice President for the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific Regions, said: “This project award is testament to Penspen’s strong reputation and experience in the UAE and our continued ongoing association with Robtstone. We look forward to working with Robtstone on this exciting project.
“Penspen’s responsibility for the full suite of engineering services, procurement and EPC support for the upgrade of the firewater network at the plant demonstrates our scope of capabilities in the UAE and beyond as a leading provider of engineering services to the industry.”
Comments Off on Penspen & QiO Techologies Announce Partnership with Launch of THEIA, Penspen’s Flagship Digital Integrity Service
Penspen have developed THEIA in partnership with QiO Technologies as an environment for pipeline operators across the world to access Penspen’s leading expertise in defect assessment and asset integrity management. The project is part of the company’s ongoing commitment to the digital transformation of its services.
Peter O’Sullivan, Penspen CEO, explains ‘There is no secret about the challenges we face in the energy industry. Ageing pipeline assets mean greater risks which are in turn set against a background of industry-wide cost reductions and increased regulatory demands. Furthermore, loss of skills and strong competition for new talent mean resources for the time-consuming analysis of inspection data are limited. THEIA responds to all these constraints by empowering operators to make critical and timely decisions for the optimum management of their pipelines.’
THEIA combines Penspen’s 65 years of technical experience, industry knowledge and quality assurance skills with QiO Foresight Maintenance® technology to provide a complete picture of pipeline assets under a wide range of different environmental and operating scenarios. Penspen believes harnessing predictive data analytics in this way will enable its clients to gain insights into how best to manage pipeline integrity as well as to plan whole life-cycle technical assurance.
The ability to run complex assessments quickly, repeatedly and securely, providing predictive information and analysis, forms the backbone of the current THEIA offering. QiO’s specialist skills in machine learning and AI will contribute to the further development of THEIA’s capabilities, consistent with the growing trend for automation of manual processes. This will unlock trapped business value through the use of the most advanced analytical techniques.
THEIA is a cloud-based, subscription service designed to allow clients a high degree of flexibility in accessing their pipeline information and the level of analysis required, whilst at the same time ensuring maximum security for all of their critical data. Over the next twelve months, Penspen will make instant, first-level checking of defects available to every pipeline operator worldwide.
“Working with Penspen and the THEIA environment has been a perfect example of what complimentary skill-sets can achieve, the combination of deep industry expertise coupled with QiO’s AI software services allows customers to dramatically benefit from improved efficiency and safety of their operations. We look forward to enabling Penspen to successfully scale the THEIA environment to their global customers”, said Baz Khuti, QiO’s Co-Founder & CEO.
For further information, please contact the THEIA team: THEIA@Penspen.com.
Comments Off on Penspen Awarded Global PMC Framework Agreement with ADNOC
Penspen has been awarded a prestigious Project Management Consultancy (PMC) framework agreement from the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC).
The framework agreement, secured by Penspen’s Middle East and Africa region, is for the provision of PMC services to cover a wide range of requirements on a call-off basis and the supervision of ADNOC’s contractors globally.
It will serve all ADNOC Group companies, catering to the upstream, midstream and downstream segments.
It is envisaged that the agreement will cover PMC contracts for all stages of the project lifecycle, including the global supervision of Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) contractors, Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractors and licensors. It has been set up to support ADNOC’s continuing growth plans for the Middle East and Africa.
The agreement will run for four years, with an optional two-year extension.
Peter O’Sullivan, Penspen’s CEO, said: “We are honoured to have been awarded this significant contract from ADNOC which enables the effective supervision of the company’s contractors globally. It recognises the strengths of our ‘One Penspen’ approach in ensuring the client receives a uniform and consistently high quality service from the chosen contractors – irrespective of their location.”
Comments Off on Penspen Partners with MJM Energy for the Study of Gas Pipeline Network in Senegal
Penspen has partnered with MJMEnergy, a leading gas and energy consultancy, for the gas-to-power study early development phase in Senegal. Penspen will be providing the key technical services for the sizing and routing of the pipeline network options, plus cost estimating. The integrated MJMEnergy and Penspen team will work closely with the government of Senegal to support the overall development of its gas-to-power strategy. The contract has been awarded by the International Finance Corporation, part of the World Bank, in association with the Senegalese Ministry of Petroleum and Energy.
Significant offshore oil and gas discoveries have transformed the energy outlook in Senegal and the country is now undertaking a major domestic project to bring the benefit of this natural resource to its citizens.
Penspen will undertake technical investigations of the natural gas network scenarios for connecting potential gas consumers with new gas supplies. It will also provide a conceptual design for the gas network infrastructure, a cost estimate and schedule for developing the network, and risk assessments for the design, land access, construction, operation, environmental, social and technical aspects.
MJMEnergy will define the gas markets, economic and financial aspects of the project, and develop the institutional framework and business requirements for the new, public-private gas network company required to build, own and operate the network. This scope of work is to focus on defining the objectives and business plan of the new enterprise, as well as its strategy, including the gas market and regulatory requirements, a SWOT analysis and pro forma financial statements.
Peter O’Sullivan, Penspen’s CEO said: “We are pleased to be contributing to the development of Senegal’s domestic gas sector. This important project is a significant milestone for the country in providing access to competitive and clean supplies of energy to its people. We look forward to using our deep technical experience to help Senegal maximise the benefit from the natural gas it has discovered within its territorial waters.”
Comments Off on International Women in Engineering Day 2019 – Adriana Galvis Fuentes
Llevo más de 15 años trabajando en el área de ingeniería, primero como interventora residente en proyectos construcción de puentes vehiculares y posteriormente como profesional de mantenimiento e integridad de oleoductos y siempre, en cada caso, mi vocación ha sido la mejor elección y pertenezco al grupo de profesionales que sienten el compromiso y empoderamiento permanente, sin olvidar que somos parte de un equipo de trabajo.
No ha sido fácil abrirme paso en un medio donde el mayor porcentaje son profesionales hombres, sobre todo en las labores de mantenimiento de ductos, ya que el trabajo en campo abierto, sobre todo en aquellos sistemas donde es difícil el acceso a los derechos de vía, por la seguridad física, superar topografías laderas inestables, entre otros aspectos, es más difícil para la mujer. Sin embargo, todo este panorama ha sido la escuela de formación para llegar a donde estoy. He crecido como persona, como profesional y me ha llevado a valorar al ser humano, a mi familia y sobre todo reconocer que el que me ha sostenido es Dios.
Actualmente como integrante del equipo de trabajo Penspen Americas, me queda solo agradecer la oportunidad brindada. Al mirar atrás me siento satisfecha conmigo misma.
Comprendo que en esta etapa de mi carrera debe existir un compromiso sincero de formar a otras mujeres jóvenes que están iniciando la ingeniería. Enseñarles con mi ejemplo, que la ingeniería no solo es especializarse en una rama del saber sino que brinda todo un abanico de posibilidades que llegan a ser emocionantes, sin olvidar o reemplazar el rol o diseño de mujer en la familia, en el servicio a los demás.
La mujer, por su diseño, tenemos la capacidad de crear nuevos métodos, de liderar grupos interdisciplinarios, de incentivar, de enseñar sobre todo el compromiso con nuestra profesión y familia, resolver problemas, características que nos deben hacer únicas y nos lleve a sobresalir sin pisotear a nadie, sintiendo satisfacción por el deber cumplido.
Así que estos son mis consejos para las jóvenes ingenieras:
Amar la profesión sin que esto te desvincule de tus deberes familiares.
Atreverse a aceptar los nuevos retos, saliendo de la zona de confort.
Participar en los programas que ofrece la empresa para el crecimiento personal y profesional.
Rodease de mujeres sencillas, de las que están en cargos técnicos, las que están en campo. Que sientan que a través de la distancia están acompañadas y que su trabajo es importante. Siempre aprendemos las unas de las otras.
Siempre ser femenina. El que portes botas pantaneras, overoles, tus libretas de apuntes en cualquier bolsillo, no dejas de ser mujer.
Por ser ingeniera tienes una visión diferente de la vida. Es lo que escogiste y debes sentirte satisfecha y feliz.
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