Eng June 07 - The Brunei Shell Petroleum homepage

Published for employees of BSP / BLNG / BST / BSM
June 2007
Royal Wedding Cheer
Share Salam’s overview of the Royal Wedding between Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Majeedah Nuurul Bulqiah binti His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal
Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah and Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Anak Khairul Khalil bin Pengiran Syed Haji Jaafari. CENTRESPREAD
Staff Cascade
BSP’s leaders share performance successes
accomplished so far and what needs to be
accomplished for the rest of the year. Page 3
Highlights
BI in Action - Diving Operations
Marine (SMR) and Campaign Operations (SCO)
working together to move BSP from conventional to
dynamic positioniong (DP) vessel diving operations
to improve productivity and reduce costs. Page 5
Climate
Change
Greenhouse gases (GHG) and what BSP is doing to
reduce GHG emissions. Page 9
Editor - Azrina Taib (CEA/22) - 3375951 / Assistant Editor - Mohd Justin Satria bin Hj Mohd Jaapar (CEA/23) - 3374184 / Photographs - Mohd Zufri Mohd Bakhtiar (CEA/222) & James How (CEA/222X)
2 Salam, June 2007
Health, Safety, EnvironmentNews
COMPLIANCE INTERVENTION ATTITUDE
The Head of Geomatics Services, Mark Tuttle, on behalf of Brunei
Shell Petroleum Co Sdn Bhd (BSP), personally thanked five staff
members from Astrata Sdn Bhd for their quick and compassionate
action in assisting with the rescue and evacuation of victims in a
road traffic accident on 28 May 2007.
The victims were involved in a head-on car collision at the G15/
G16 area, with one car driven by an elderly woman and the other car
driven by an army personnel. The Astrata personnel, who were on the
road at the time, stopped immediately and rushed to help the victims, one
of which, suffered serious head injuries. The Astrata personnel called an
ambulance and police using their personal phones, prompting the
ambulance to come within a few minutes to the location.
The following men are credited with assisting in the rescue and
evacuation of the two injured people:
* Nahar bin Bahrin
* Jamsuney Ak Ruma
* Jeperini bin Latif
* Nassiruddin bin Abdullah
* Farizal bin Abd Aziz
A witness at the accident scene was quoted saying, “Their attitude
and behaviour in helping others in such difficulties is very respectful and
generous”. Brunei Shell Petroleum would like to extend its sincere
thanks to the Astrata team and wish them a continuous record of
Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) successes.
Appreciation
for road accident
rescuers
Astrata personnel receive certificates of appreciation from
Mark Tuttle for their rescue efforts
HSE visit to Muara Terminal Operation
The OPM group during their HSE visit to the Muara Terminal
By Hajah Mahayon (OPM/53)
and Mohd Yusrin Ramlee (OPM/71)
ON 30 May 2007, the Operation Production and Maintenance Team (OPM) made a
working visit to the Brunei Shell Marketing Sdn Bhd (BSM) Muara Terminal operation
site. Hjh Mahayon M Taha (OPM/53), led the group visit as part of the department’s
monthly Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) visits.
The objective of the HSE visit was to give OPM staff the opportunity to learn from other
departments, share best practices, and be aware of different functional roles within the BSP
organisation and the other joint venture companies. It also gave the opportunity for staff to raise
Pakats. The team also includes new graduates and scholarship students who had just joined the
organisation. This gave the chance to broaden their knowledge, not only limited to BSP operations,
but to the extent of BLNG and BSM
operations.
The team was welcomed by Alias
Duraman, Head of Muara Terminal Operation
and Othman Jumat, the Muara Terminal Bulk
Terminal Superintendent. A safety induction
was led by Haji Bahri Haji Suhaili, the HSSE
Adviser.
The team was organised into two groups
for the site walk-about around the terminal
compound. The site visits covered various
locations around the terminal including the
LPG store, Gantry, Packed Products and the
jetty. The team had a debrief session with the
BSM staff to discuss HSE findings for
improvement and Pakats.
BSM Muara is a centre for storage and
distribution activities. Its Key Operational
activities includes Road Transport Cargo
(RTC), Barges for Temburong and Riverine
operation, Bitumen, Lubricants, Domestic
LPG, country wide stocking and control room
operations where BSM tankers are continuously
monitored for non compliance. These tankers
are equipped with a Real time Global
Positioning System (GPS) tracking devices to
ensure a safe operation. Besides these key
activities, BSM also provides the Brunei
International Airport with A1 fuel jet for Royal
Brunei Airlines.
SCOT celebrates 5 years LTI free
STAFF from the Seria Crude Oil Terminal (SCOT) and Bandar
Gas Operation (BGO), including their contractors, held a joint
time-out session on 7 June to celebrate two Loss Time Injury (LTI)
free milestones achieved by the respective teams. Both teams had
achieved satisfactory outcomes from the Health Safety and
Environment Management System (HSE-MS) 2007 audit with
BGO achieving 16 years of being LTI free and SCOT achieving
five years. The celebration was held at the Brunei Shell Recreation
Club in Seria.
BSP’s Asset Director, Haji Salleh Bostaman Haji Zainal Abidin,
was guest of honour at the event and he conveyed his congratulations to
all staff and contractors on their achievement. He reminded them to
continue and sustain their good safety efforts and practices to become
role models for other facilities. Haji Salleh Bostaman then presented
recognition plaques to Henny Reerink, Head of Operations, SCOT and
Ishak Taha representing Bandar Gas Operations.
BSP’s Managing Director, Grahaeme Henderson had words of
praise for the SCOT team in his congratulatory message and thanked
them for their excellent work. He said, “There has been some excellent
work in SCOT during the past two to three years to address many issues
and everyone should feel very proud with the progress made.”
BGO achieved 16 years without an LTI, while SCOT achieved 5 years
Salam, June 2007 3
From The
BSP MD’s Desk
Grahaeme Henderson presents an award to a student at the
Jerudong International School s 10th Annual Celebration of
Achievement
Grahaeme Henderson during the launch of Safety Takes Priority Week on Managing NonCompliance
Dear Colleagues,
Let me start by saying thank you to those who attended our staff cascade on 20th June. We are
halfway through the year and I am proud to say that we have accomplished a lot in the first six months
of 2007. Well done!
As always, I would like to start with Safety and how pleased we all are to see the improved
performance compared with 2006. However, a concern is the number of High Potential incidents,
mostly due to non-compliance to basic safety requirements, which was the focus at our recent Safety
Takes Priority Week.
Of course, these are the statistics, but behind each incident is the life of a colleague, friend or
relative that could have been lost today. Please would you ensure that you personally check that what
you think is happening is actually happening in practice to make Safety Your Top Priority.
On Performance, we continue to make significant efforts to recover from this year’s slow
start in oil and gas production. We are just meeting targets for gas sales, while we are still below
target for oil production. I would like to reiterate my earlier message and seek your help, once
again, in safely ‘chasing every barrel of oil and every cubic metre of gas’. We also have set up a
dedicated team to identify and rigorously pursue recovery opportunities.
Business Improvement (BI) will drive our performance forward and enable us to achieve
our targets, with an emphasis on increasing efficiency and removing waste from our system. With
‘easy’ oil being a thing of the past, BI will ensure that BSP is
‘fitter and leaner’ to meet the challenges ahead. It is a change
journey that is not easy, but is critical for us all, as one team, to
make.
For People, the mid-year staff performance reviews have
already started, and it is an opportunity for you, together with
your direct supervisor, to assess how you are doing now and what
needs to be done to ‘close the gap’.
I would also like to highlight that were proud to take part in
the foundation stone-laying of the National Health Promotion
Centre sponsored by Shell, and I spoke at the BSP sponsored Princess Rashidah Young Nature Scientist Award (PRYNSA). I was also
privileged to be the Guest of Honour at the Jerudong Internationals School Graduation Night.
As always, I appreciate your feedback and comments.
Regards
Grahaeme Henderson
Business Improvement to drive performance forward
AS the second quarter of the year comes to and end, another staff cascade was held at the
Atrium, to update staff on the progress of the business with a session focusing on the company’s
three priorities of Safety, People, Performance and Business Improvement.
BSP’s Managing Director, Grahaeme Henderson led the session, providing an overview on
BSP’s future and current needs in terms of efficiency and waste reduction. He also touched upon the
transition period that BSP is currently facing with safety challenges and crew changes to manage,
engineering challenges with more drilling activities to come and how Business Improvement is vital
to a successful future.
Safety was the top issue discussed and while it was noted that the company had achieved a
good TRCF thus far in the year, a worrying number of high potential incidents have also surfaced
with four reported cases this year alone, compared to one case in 2006. In addition, a total of seven
reportable cases, six involving hand and finger injuries have already
been recorded as of June 2007.
In light of this, all staff are to ensure that they undertake
hand and finger checks as part of their safety precaution before
any activity. All toolbox talks are to stress prevention of hand and
finger injuries, through active discussion of previous incidents and
learnings. Proactive intervention, and PAKATs are to be issued
for any act which does not comply with hand and finger checks
and supervisors at all levels are to conduct one-to-one engagements
with their staff to reinforce urgent need to prevent hand and finger
injuries.
The key messages were:
♦ Safety: Good TRCF and intervention but worrying
High Potential Incidents trend.
♦ Oil: Slightly below target, but significant effort being
made to recover.
♦ Gas: On target, despite very tight surplus.
♦ Cost: FY LE on target, but significant year to date underexpenditure.
♦ Hydrocarbon Maturation: Overall on target, Liquids
SFR below target.
♦ Business Improvement: In progress, vital to a successful
future.
♦ People: New way of addressing people issues in response
Grahaeme Henderson delivers highlights in the second quarter for 2007
to SPS and other feedback.
4 Salam, June 2007
BSP donates to Suri Seri Begawan Hospital
THE Suri Seri Begawan (SSB) Hospital in Kuala Belait will soon acquire a brand new
ambulance to support its ongoing efforts to provide good medical and health care services
to the public in the Belait district.
The ambulance, together with a bed-side vital sign monitor and a mannequin for basic life
support training, will be purchased through a cash contribution of $250,000 made available by BSP
to the Hospital.
A ceremony was held on 7 June at the office of the Ministry of Health, Berakas, to mark the
occasion of the contribution by BSP to SSB Hospital.
Present at the ceremony was Yang Mulia Awang Yusof bin Amba, Deputy Permanent Secretary
at the Ministry of Health, who received a cheque for $250,000 from Haji Zainal Abidin bin Haji
Mohd Ali, Deputy Managing Director cum Human Resource and External Affairs Director of BSP.
As SSB Hospital is the main tertiary medical centre of referral for BSP employees and dependants,
the contribution is aimed at enhancing the long-established and mutually beneficial cooperation between
BSP and the hospital. It also reaffirms the company’s long- standing commitment and tradition of
supporting community development activities in the Belait district where the company’s main operational
and corporate activities are based.
Haji Zainal Abidin said, “We hope that our contribution will further add value to the already
splendid efforts by SSB Hospital in providing medical care services to the residents of Belait.”
Dr Peter Tay, Chief Medical Officer of Panaga Health Centre, said that, “Cooperation with SSB
Hospital has been very good so far and with this contribution, we hope to elevate our relationship to a
higher level. The hospital itself does have need for new ambulances and other equipment, and these in
turn will certainly benefit the community as a whole.”
BSP signs two contracts
for the provision of
Wireline support
David Purvis signs the contracts on behalf of BSP for Wireline support
services
BSP played host to a friendly game of bowling
between BSP and its government stakeholders
on 17 June 2007.
The government stakeholders were made up
of representatives from the Kuala Belait District
office, Petroleum Unit, Marine Department,
Fisheries Department, Department of
Environment, Parks and Recreation and the Royal
Brunei Navy.
The objective of the event was to enhance
the relationship between BSP and its government
stakeholders and also served as a gesture of thanks
to the government stakeholders for their support
and cooperation towards BSP’s numerous projects
and initiatives
The format of the games specified mixed
teams made up of BSP and government officials
with prizes for the two highest scoring teams,
highest individual score, lowest individual score and
most entertaining individual.
Haji Zainal Abidin presents the donation to the Deputy
Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Health
BSP’s Well Engineering and Well Services department (TSW) recently
signed two contracts with SC Oilfields Logistics Sdn Bhd and Joffren
Omar Company Sdn Bhd on 3 May 2007.
One of the main scopes of work stipulated in the contract with SC Oilfields
Logistics Sdn Bhd is for the provision of Wireline Crews, Wireline Units and
Lubricators. These will be used to support rig operations, Wireline Campaigns,
and various other projects including data gathering for reservoir monitoring,
management and production enhancement, surveillance.
Technical Director, David Purvis signed the contract on behalf of BSP together
with the Managing Director of SC Oilfield Logistics Sdn Bhd, Haji Shahrurrizam
Bin Tuah. Also in attendance at the ceremony were Head of Well Engineering
and Well Services, Harrie Krus, Head of Wireline Operations, N Rajendran and
Mr Jesus A Violeta Jr, Contract Manager for SC Oilfield Logistics Sdn Bhd.
The second contract, awarded to Joffren Omar Company Sendirian Berhad
was for the provision of Wireline Workshop Support, supply of gaslift valves, SPM,
Wireline Tools and ASEP and Wireline tools spare parts.
Technical Director, David Purvis once again signed the contract on behalf of
BSP together with the Managing Director of Joffren Omar, Omar bin Abdul.
Also in attendance at the second signing were Head of Well Engineering and
Well Services, Harrie Krus, Head of Wireline Operations, N Rajendran with
Business Development Manager, Pg Mn Joffren bin Pg Omar, General Manager,
Chong Wei Gin and Senior Sales Manager, Frankie Lim for Joffren Omar Company
Sdn Bhd.
Both contracts were awarded through successful tendering, falling in line in
supporting BSP’s sustainable development commitment in developing local
Bruneian businesses and human capital.
Friendly bowling tournament between
BSP and Government stakeholders
BSP staff along with Government
officials at the Utama Bowling
Center
Salam, June 2007 5
Business Improvement In Action
Productivity and Cost Savings
through DP Diving
THIS is the fifth in a series of articles highlighting the achievements of BSP
people driving bottom-line business improvements. In this article, we report
on Marine Services (SMR) and Campaign Operations Services (SCO) working
together with contractors to move BSP from conventional to dynamic
positioning (DP) vessel diving operations to improve productivity and reduce
costs.
Diving plays a critical role in maintaining the technical integrity of BSP’s extensive offshore
infrastructure, which includes more than 240 offshore structures and 1800 km of pipelines. It also
plays a key role supporting the implementation of new offshore projects.
Until recently, BSP’s air-diving operation was conducted by 10-man crews working 12-hour
days on a conventional vessel, the Petani Salan, which would anchor and be tied to platforms. However,
since April, this work has been carried out by a 40-man crew working 24 hours a day on the larger,
freestanding dynamic-positioning (DP2) vessel, the Ajang Harapan. This transition to a significantly
more productive and cost-efficient operation was achieved through innovation, commitment and
teamwork by SMR and SCO working closely with a range of contractors.
Discipline Lead for Underwater Services, Malcolm Smith said: “We recognised in Q1 2006 that
our existing diving facilities wouldn’t be able to meet the growing demand for preventative maintenance,
which included critical checks on our pipelines and sub-sea structures.
“It was clear that moving to a DP2 vessel could significantly accelerate our diving programme to
meet this higher demand. We knew that a DP2-capable vessel, the Ajang Harapan, was already contracted
to BSP and working in a conventional capacity supporting wireline services. We also knew of its track
record as a dive support vessel.
“As a dynamic positioning vessel, the Ajang Harapan does not need to drop anchors or be
tied to a platform,” Smith explained. “She can just move into position beside a platform. Most
importantly, she is a larger vessel that can carry more divers and operate around the clock.
“The business case was robust, but we knew that the transition would be a tremendous challenge.”
Contracting Challenges
Head Vessels and Marine Assets, Michael Augustine said, “After a competitive tender and
benchmarking exercise, the contract was awarded to PTAS Sdn Bhd for the charter of the Ajang
Harapan. We began working closely with Ajang Shipping, the owners of the Ajang Harapan, SCO/
51 and the existing diving contractor, Mashhor Covus, to revamp the vessel including all its systems,
policies and procedures, for DP2 service”.
“Stringent HSE assurance requirements are a major part of all new contracts, and third-party
warranty certifiers, Nobel Denton Associates, have been employed to ensure full DP2 compliance with
Shell Group and industry standards,” he added.
“Securing trained and experienced DP2 personnel in a competitive global market has been
another major challenge,” said Augustine. Brooklyn Shipping has been appointed by Ajang Shipping
to provide the qualified staff required for the Ajang Harapan’s DP2 operation and management of the
vessel.
The vessel commenced operation on 5 April at Champion Oil Field, and is now operating at
full capacity on a range of maintenance and project activities. It will work for more than 180 days
until November 2007, after which the vessel will be off-hired. It will then return in March 2008 for the
next diving campaign.
Productivity and Cost Benefits
“We’ve had even more demand than expected, and the overall impact is very positive,” Smith
said. “We’re achieving three and a half times higher productivity, and a 25% cost reduction for each inwater productive minute. We dive much more intensively so the unit cost comes down.
“There is a far greater focus on HSE management using this type of vessel”, he said. “Air diving
on anchors is more straightforward, and runs at a steady pace. The DP operation and the higher
productivity of the Ajang Harapan means that the whole management system has to be more responsive,
with robust pre-job planning covering a wide range of HSE considerations. Reliability is also paramount
because the diving and vessel equipment and machinery is working all the time.
“The first month of activity really highlighted what a different vessel this is, and that this way of
working presents significant new HSE and reliability issues. It’s been a real challenge, but we’ve learned
a great deal and adapted quickly,” he said.
Diving operations are now conducted 24 hours a day from
the Ajang Harapan
The type of operation that BSP’s air-diving team is now
performing is already approaching the pace and rigour of HSE
assurance adopted in the UK sector. The team has been supported
by staff from the Diving Centre of Excellence to help ensure that
Shell’s established best practices are adopted. The Centre has also
used the achievements of the collective EPA Diving service lines as
an example to other Shell Operating Companies.
“Looking ahead, we aim to increase the amount of remote
technology used in our diving operation to minimise HSE exposure,
put further downward pressure on costs and move us towards our
ultimate goal of removing people from the water where possible,”
Smith said. “We’ll be working with contractors in the next few years
to develop specific technology applications needed for local
conditions.”
Team-work Across BSP, and With
Contractors
SMR and SCO teams have worked very closely to deliver
this significant transition for BSP to a more productive and costefficient DP2-vessel diving operation. The teams have also received
very strong management support from Mike Fuge, Services Manager,
and Haji Aji Haji Hitam, Head of Services Campaign Operations
to help realise their goals.
“This challenging project has also extended the capabilities
of the vessel owners and the diving contractor, both of whom have
played a critical role in this successful transition,” Smith said. “Our
own BSP site representatives, the diving contractors and the vessel’s
senior offshore staff have also played a significant part in moving us
to this level of achievement.”
BSP Business Improvement Manager, David Taylor said,
“Diving is fundamentally important for maintaining the technical
integrity of our offshore facilities and delivering new projects. The
introduction of DP2 vessel to accelerate our diving programme is a
significant step forward for BSP operations.”
“The combined team of SMR and SCO has overcome
contractual, operational and HSE challenges to implement this
enhanced approach. It’s also a very good example of how to partner
with contractors to achieve tangible, bottom line business
improvements.”
6 Salam, June 2007
Royal Wedd
His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan
and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam during the ‘Istiadat Berbedak
Diraja’ ceremony
Her Royal Highness Princess Majeedah Nuurul Bulqiah binti His Majesty Sultan H
Khairul Khalil bin Pengiran Syed Haji Jaafari during the ‘Mulih Tiga Hari’ ceremony
Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Majeedah Nuurul Bulqiah being
escorted by Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Masna and Her Royal
Highness Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Zariah
EXCITEMENT in Brunei approached a fever pitch during the month of June as
the wedding celebrations of Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Majeedah Nuurul
Bulqiah binti His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah,
began. Clad in embroidered red traditional dress with the bride wearing a tiara over
her red veil and clutching a bouquet laced with precious stones, the princess took
centre stage in the Nurul Iman Palace’s spectacular throne room for the “Istiadat
Bersanding Pengantin Diraja” marriage ceremony with her groom, Yang Amat Mulia
Pengiran Anak Khairul Khalil bin Pengiran Syed Haji Jaafari, on June 10 2007.
The couple gave a bow of respect before His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah
Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, Her Majesty
Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha binti Al-Marhum Pengiran Pemancha Pengiran Anak
Haji Mohamad Alam and Her Royal Highness Pengiran Isteri Azrinaz Mazhar binti Hakim
Mazhar before they sat in a special motorcade for a procession around Bandar Seri Begawan.
Thousands of school students and uniformed personnel lined the streets leading to
the town area waving national flags, just to catch a glimpse of the royal couple. Tents were
also erected on the roadsides where traditional musical instruments were played.
The procession was accompanied by royal regalia, notably ‘Gendang Arak-Arakan’,
Royal Brunei Armed Forces and Police Force band contingents.
The Royal newlyweds during the procession around Bandar Seri Begawan
Thousands of people lining the streets to catch a glimpse of the Royal
couple
A James Bond inspired dance performance at the ‘Movies with BSP’ night
Salam, June 2007 7
ding Cheer
His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan
and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, accompanied by Her Majesty
Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha binti Al-Marhum Pengiran Pemancha
Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamad Alam and Her Royal Highness Pengiran Isteri
Azrinaz Mazhar binti Hakim Mazhar
aji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah and Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Anak
The “Istiadat Bersanding Pengantin Diraja” ceremony marked the start of a series of
events which took place over a two-week period to mark the union. Performances have taken
place every night at two locations in the capital, the Cultural Stage in front of the Royal
Regalia Building and at the Cultural Stage of the Silver Jubilee Park.
Brunei Shell Petroleum was honoured to have also taken part in a number of ceremonies and celebrations, staging two “Malam Pementasan” shows, leading up to the Royal
Wedding.
A “Movies with BSP” themed stage show was held at the Cultural Stage near the Royal
Regalia Building in the capital while another show with the theme of “Retro Night with
BSP” was held at the Silver Jubilee Park on 3 June and 10 June respectively.
Fun and games were led by the emcee while a dance group, Dance Fuzion, performed
dance scenes such as a number from Sumpah Orang Minyak (Tari Tualang Tiga), a well
known Malay movie.
Highlights from the “Movies” night were solo and duet performances by local artists
Hans, Faiz and Nana, singing renditions of songs from movies “Cinta” and “My Heart”.
Spectators also got into the act when the emcee, Sayuti, would randomly choose people to
perform on stage. Lucky spectators walked away with prizes sponsored by the company for
their participation.
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince Pengiran Muda Haji Al-Muhtadee
Billah, Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office, during the ‘Istiadat
Berbedak Diraja’ ceremony
A captive audience enjoying the night’s entertainment
Master of Ceremonies, Sayuti, interacts with the an audience member on stage
Audience members taking part in the ‘Retro Night with BSP’ show
8 Salam, June 2007
Winners of BEST
competition awarded
IN a ceremony held at the Royal Berkshire, Jerudong Park Country Club, a
presentation of medals, as well as consolation prizes, were awarded to the
winners of the Brunei Environment, Science and Technology (BEST) Awards
competition.
The event, an important BSP sponsored community development programme,
took place on 26 May 2007, saw Dato Paduka Haji Sheikh Adnan bin Sheikh
Mohammad, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, as the guest of
honor.
The event saw Sayyidina Hassan Secondary School as the overall winner with
Winners of the Primary School Science Olympiads on stage with their medals
and prizes
Sayyidina Hassan Secondary School, the gold medal winners, here with the
guest of honor, Dato Paduka Haji Sheikh Adnan
their ‘Trash Holder’ project. Their winning project was designed to hold trash from
excess rubber, leftovers and pieces of paper, which are considered to be cheap and
could be produced in large quantities.
Second place went to St Margaret’s School with their ‘Nature’s Secret Cream’
project. For the ‘Nature’s Secret Cream’, the students used the most appropriate
techniques of gel extraction as preparation for their cream, which is derived from
Aloe Vera.
Winning third place was Raja Isteri Pg Anak Damit Girls Arabic Secondary
School with their ‘Production of Batik Brunei and Khat design using natural and
recycled material’ project. This project involved the use of local and recycled materials,
which can be easily obtained in the country at a low cost.
The Science, Technology and Environmenta Partnership Centre, with the
cooperation of BSP, have been successfully organising the BEST Awards over the past
three years with an aim to emphasise the importance of mathematics and science
subjects in all stage of education
OGDC holds 2nd Annual National
Tech Challenge Competition
In his opening speech, Haji Zainal said, “The Technology Challenge for schools in Brunei Darussalam has
become a platform and provids the opportunity to our students to test their technical ingenuity. This project also
exercises teamwork and other social skills that enhance their communications and leadership quality among the
students.’
He continued, “Brunei Shell Petroleum Company Sdn Bhd, as one of technology leaders in this country,
encourages the growth of science and technology interest among the community. The rapid development of
science and technology today has proven to us that technology does make a difference in our livelihood.”
The competition, which was themed ‘Global Warming’ was designed to ensure that students understand
the phenomenon of global warming and its detrimental effects to earth. It had 30 secondary schools from across
the country competing against each other in team problem solving challenges based on engineering and
technological fields. Teams were to build set designs within a given set of time and make it perform within
defined criteria.
Out of the 30 schools that took part in this year’s competition, only 20 made it to the finals with four
students representing each school. Overall, Chung Ching Middle School of Seria emerged as the champion of the
competition. St Andrew’s School was the runner-up, while Sufri Bolkiah Secondary School was ranked third.
The Tech Challenge competition, which is held on a yearly basis, is organised by OGDC in partnership
with Science, Technology and Environment Partnership Centre and the Faculty of Science from University Brunei
Darussalam.
Haji Zainal Abidin highlighted that BSP
encourages the growth of science and technology
among youths
THE Oil and gas Discovery Centre (OGDC) held
its 2nd Annual OGDC National Tech Challenge
Competition from 30 May to 8 June. The
competition was officially launched in a ceremony
held at the Jerudong Park Amphitheatre, by
Deputy Managing Director cum Human Resource
and External Affairs Director of BSP, Haji Zainal
Abidin Haji Md Ali, who served as guest of honour
at the event.
Also in attendance at the opening event were
Sarimah binte Abu Bakar, on behalf of the head of STEP
Centre, Haji Metali bin Haji Mirasan, Curriculum
Development Acting Director Haji Matassan bin Haji
Bungsu, and UBD Engineering Science Department
Head Dr Tan Kha Sheng.
The top three schools of the competition - Chung Ching Middle School, St. Andrews School and Sufri
Bolkiah Secondary School
Salam, June 2007 9
BSP works towards reducing our
GHG emissions
By Arphee Caymo (HSE/52)
What are Greenhouse Gases?
The greenhouse effect is the rise in temperature that the earth experiences
because certain gases in the atmosphere (e.g. water vapor, carbon dioxide, nitrous
oxide, and methane) trap energy from the sun. Without these gases, heat would
escape back into space and earth’s average temperature would be about 60ºF colder.
Because of how they warm our world, these gases are referred to as greenhouse gases
(GHG). Without these gases, the earth would not be warm enough to sustain the
abundance of life around us.
What effect do Greenhouse Gases have on Climate
Change?
emissions. Shell measures, reports and manages the emissions of GHG from its
worldwide facilities under operational control. The long-term target is that by
2010 the GHG emissions from these facilities will be five percent or more below
1990 levels, even while growing the business. By the end of 2002, Shell had met
its first GHG target, reducing emissions by over 10% compared to 1990, through
efforts such as the elimination of continuous venting, reduction of continuous
flaring, and improvement of energy efficiency in refineries, chemical plants and
production facilities.
The Shell EP Minimum Environmental Standards (MES) require all
“continuous venting” under normal operating conditions to be eliminated by
1.1.2003, and all “continuous flaring” under normal operating conditions to be
eliminated by 1.1.2008. Once this has been achieved, the aim is to work towards
the “ultimate goal” of the MES, namely the collection of all vented gas from point
source and zero flaring under normal operating conditions. There is no target date
for achieving this aspiration.
Over the last century the amount of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere has
risen (from 280 ppm to nearly 380 ppm), driven in large part by our usage of fossil
fuels, but also by other factors that are related to rising population and increasing
consumption, such as land use change. As the concentration of GHG in the
atmosphere increases, more and more heat will trapped by the GHG and radiated
back to earth which is likely to increase the earth’s temperature (also known as global
warming). Although there is still debate as to the magnitude, there is solid evidence
that our world is warming (between 0.5 and 1 degree Celsius in the past 100 years).
If this trend continues, global temperatures could rise by a further one to four
degrees by the end of the 21st century.
Consistent with the HSE Commitment and Policy and with the requirements
of EP MES and ISO14001 to demonstrate continuous improvement in environmental
performance, BSP has reduced its GHG emissions over the past couple of years.
Compared with other Shell operations, BSP is below average in terms of emissions
per boe.
The significant reduction on BSP’s total GHG emissions is primarily due to
the elimination of continuous venting and flaring and partial conversion of instrument
gas to instrument air in various facilities.
The Greenhouse Effect
Venting and Flaring Contribution to GWP
This may not sound like much, but it could change the earth’s climate as
never before. At the peak of the last ice age some 18,000 years ago, the temperature
was only 7ºF colder than it is today, and glaciers covered much of North America!
Even a “little” extra warming may cause problems for humans, plants and animals.
Rising temperatures may produce changes in weather, sea levels, and land use
patterns, commonly referred to as “climate change.”
BSP’s actions to reduce GHG Emissions
Contribution to Total BSP GWP Emissions
(2006)
Linking global energy use and Climate Change
Energy is the fuel for growth, an essential requirement for economic and social
development. By 2050, energy demand could double or triple as population rises
and developing countries expand their economies and overcome poverty. Transitions
in our energy infrastructure will be needed, akin to those of the last 100 years. Today
as we face up to climate change as a major environmental threat, the way forward
becomes less certain.
Shell’s approach to Climate Change
The Shell Group shares the widespread concern that the emission of greenhouse
gases from human activities is leading to changes in the global climate.
Shell believes that action is required now to lay the foundation for eventually
stabilising greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere in an equitable and
an economically responsible way. Part of Shell’s action is to reduce its GHG
Forward strategy for BSP is to further reduce venting and flaring primarily by
completing the remaining projects to convert instrument gas to instrument air and
improving reliability of compressors, respectively. For new projects or greenfield
activities, the intent is to design facilities to meet the MES “ultimate goal” through
ALARP demonstration. Likewise, greater emphasis will be placed on energy use,
given that fuel-burning equipment (e.g. compression) are significant contributors to
GHG emissions.
10 Salam, June 2007
BLNG ARP Projects
reach construction peak
phases of the power project showed an obvious
additional change to the local skyline. An
Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) review to the
surroundings was done. A number of actions have been
identified and short remedial actions are being
implemented. There remains a great deal of work to do
between now and the target mechanical completion date
of December 2007. This is a major challenge that will
need the full collaboration of all involved.
The Cooling Water System Rejuvenation Project
(CWSR) which involves the building of five new
counter flow cooling towers and rejuvenation of 35
existing cross flow cells is well under way, with
engineering and procurement activities virtually
completed. However, the project has also faced a
number of challenges, especially in the Civil
engineering construction of the new cells. Recently,
there have been improvements recorded as more
experience has been gained and workforce numbers
increased. The focus for this project is now driving
for mechanical completion of the new cells and the
associated pipe work by November 2007. Once the
five new Counter Flow Towers are handed over to
The new skyline as a result of the current stage of the power project
By Pg Noralim Pg Ahmad (EAP)
PHASE 1 for the Power Plant and Cooling Water System Rejuvenation
under the Asset Reference Plan (ARP) are in the project implementation
phase and at the peak of their construction activity. Engineering and
Procurement activities are now substantially complete and the focus for
2007 is moving towards the mechanical completion of Phase 1 of the Power
Plant and the five new Counter Flow Cooling Towers. The commissioning
for these two projects will begin in early 2008.
The Power Project phase 1 consists of a 21 MW Gas Turbine (GTG) and two
13 MW Steam Turbine Generators (STG) with Heat Recovery Steam Generators
(HRSG). With all Major Equipment Foundations being completed by April, the
lifting of Major Equipment Items followed and were completed by the end of May,
using a dedicated 500 Tonne Crane. Representatives from all Major Equipment
suppliers were on site to give specialist support to the local contractors for the
mechanical installation and alignment of equipment. As a result, the skyline of the
site has significantly changed.
The new Switch House and FAR building will be completed and ready for
the installation of switchgear/instrumentation panels once the air conditioning is
functional. The eight units of Transformers are now all in place and cable pulling
has commenced. In addition, the fabrication of offsite piping and steelwork has
started. Further on site, most major steel are now erect and pipe installation has
recently commenced. Construction of the buildings around the equipment is
underway.
The removal of the Broster Hill to facilitate cable trenches, the installation of
underground pipe work for Phase 1 and leaving space for the subsequent future
One of the five new counter flow cooling towers under construction
BLNG Operations, the CWSR project will then enter a new era of execution phase
with the refurbishment of the 35 existing cross flow cooling towers.
Apart from the two major ARP projects highlighted above, there are also other
projects currently on going i.e. HV Cable replacement, External Coating Rejuvenation,
Instrument Air Compressor replacement project etc. All these projects are well on
track. Coordination of all these construction activities without jeopardising HSE,
and without negatively impacting on our production, remains a first priority and is a
major challenge. On average, some 500 contractor staff are involved in these ARP
Projects, and, in the month of May, with also a Major overhaul taking place of our
LNG train 4, this resulted in more than 2000 people on site!
BSM undergoes workshop on HSE culture
ON 7 May 2007, BSM Management and relevant
staff participated in a workshop on Understanding
Your Culture, as part of Retail East’s Hearts and
Minds programme. It was facilitated by Richard
Behag, Retail Senior HSSE Adviser for East.
The primary key objectives of the Hearts and
Minds programme are to:
• Stimulate HSE behaviors from within the
organisation rather than controlling from
outside of the organisation;
• Change from “external” techniques to
“internal” motivation in order to further improve
HSE behaviors;
• Motivate “good” HSE behaviors rather than
penalizing “bad” HSE behaviors,
• Adopt HSE behaviors as personal values;
• Let go of resistance to “real change” by going
beyond the intellectual recognition of the need
for change; and
• Allow ourselves to succeed at HSE
performance rather than giving in to cynicism.
Understanding your culture is about exploring
the concept of different levels of HSE cultural maturity
at both the organisational and personal levels. This
further reinforced the concept of Hearts and Minds, which requires an attitude change at all levels in the
organisation in order to achieve HSE excellence. Individuals must be willing to make personal commitments
to change their behaviour to ensure real and lasting change in an organisation. The workshop also reemphasised
the HSE Golden Rules, i.e. Comply, Intervene and Respect, in line with Hearts and Minds’ objectives of
proactive culture.
BSM regularly conducts various safety activities to raise awareness on the importance of HSSE. Past activities
include the National Road Safety Campaign, Hearts and Minds, Drivers Safety Week as well as the educating the
public on safe handling of LPG. Staff and contractors have also attended workshops and training programmes to
improve competency and awareness levels. Various emergency drills had also been conducted as part of the company’s
emergency response management system, in line with the Shell Global’s Health, Safety, Security and Environment
policy.
Group discussions were held to understand different elements of HSE culture
Salam, June 2007 11
THE Hydrocarbon Processing (HP) Project Engineering (PEN) staff
embarked on a one-day Team Building outing, held at the MMS Strategic
Learning and Development Centre in Sungai Liang, on 25 April 2007. It
was the first time PEN had organised such an event, led by a CfBT
consultant.
PEN Teambuilding
The programme focused on advanced decision making skills, creating solutions
to communication challenges, creativity in solving solutions, engineering skills,
innovation and team work challenges in developing linear and lateral approaches,
resulting in a powerful and dynamic workshop which served to be both a memorable
and engaging day for all involved.
The workshop was both fun and educational, with practical activities that were
directly applicable to the workplace. The quality and effectiveness of the team building
session, based on the understanding of human and group dynamics and theories of
team development, gave participants a lot of knowledge to bring back with them
into the working environment. One of the goals of the workshop was to provide
participants with the skills to contribute their full potential as a team player and
create a high-performance team.
The workshop helped participants to contribute as team players
OPM visits Turtle
Conservation center
ABOUT 37 staff members from Operation Production and Maintenance
department (OPM) visited the Turtle Conservation Center in Serasa on
30 May 2007. The visit was one of the department initiatives to increase
extra curricular activities and social community work. Felix Thien (OPM/
5) Head of Production Strategy and Improvement led the team visit.
Awg Hariel Haji Simpol, an officer from the Fisheries Department, welcomed
the visiting team and presented a detailed briefing on the Turtle Conservation and
Management Project in Brunei. The Center focuses on monitoring the beaches for
turtle landings, collecting turtle eggs for on-site hatching, introducing a tagging
programme and holding awareness sessions and exhibitions to the public. Awg Hariel
also addressed the worrying trend of the decrease in the number of turtle landings
and hatchings on Brunei beaches.
The sea turtle is among the most endangered reptilian species in the world.
Only seven species of sea turtles have managed to survive today. Three of these
species, the Olive Ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea), Hawksbill sea turtle
(Eretmochelys imbricata) and the Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) nest on the
Bruneian beaches from November to June each year.
The Turtle Conservation Center’s records show that from 2001 to 2005,
there were only 28 landings and nesting found from the Lumut, Anduki, SCOT
and Panaga beaches as compared to 88 landings from the period of 1999 to 2000,
showing a steady decline of turtle landings and nesting on our beaches. Because of
these concerns, OPM/5 staff has made plans to help the turtle conservation center
by promoting turtle awareness to BSP staff in August 2007.
OPM holds tele-match
for HLP
By Hjh Eda Suzana (OPM/71) and the OPM/5 HLP team
IN the Operation Production and Maintenance Excellence Department
(OPM), the Healthy Lifestyle Programme (HLP) becomes a fun event for
each respective section where each section is given a turn to become the host
and organiser for OPM HLP events. The HLP host for the month of May
was OPM/5/7/2 with Hajah Mahayon M Taha (OPM/53) as the team leader.
Together with the Youth and Sports Development Department of Kuala Belait,
led by Awg Haji Zulkiflee bin Haji Tengah, a mini tele-match comprising of
nine fun games was held on 25 May 2007 at the Brunei Shell Recreational
Club. This was the first time BSP had joined forces with the Youth and Sports
Development Department of Kuala Belait to organise such an event.
Despite the hot and sunny weather, a record total of 132 staff from OPM
participated in the colourful event, which included games such as Lawn Bowling,
Horse Race, Tortoise Race, Carrying water using rain boots, Completing puzzles and
others. These games were not only challenging and fun but also required great
The OPM staff plans to raise awareness on turtle conservation
teamwork. Cheers from supporters boosted team spirit and entertainment from the
MC made the telematch livelier.
A prize presentation ceremony for the winners
was held at the end of the event. OPM/6 section
Production Chemistry won the challenge trophy for the
Khairul Affeni B Hj Abd Malek BMO22
35 YEARS
best overall performer in the tele-match. Certificates of
Hj Ismail Haji Ibrahim ISM133
appreciation were also given to the staff of Youth and
Idris
Bin
Haji
Said/Md
Said
EOP122
Ho Soo Khim SCM1333
Sports Development Department of Kuala Belait. The
20
YEARS
‘OPM HLP’ flag was then handed over to OPM 6 who
30 YEARS
will host the next HLP.
Longservice
Hj Dollah Bin Hj Bongso DOP13
Haji Awang Yahya Bin Haji Tuah STL311
Hj Abd Rahman Bin Amit TSW532
Liaw Wai Khiong EEE
Julaihi Bin Hj Hidop HSE116
25 YEARS
Noraini Bte Awg Damit HPD10
Harun Bin Haji Zaidi ISM2311
Hj Mohd Jam Ali Bin Hj Ibrahim BPE36
Sadiah Bte Awg Hidup TSG0
Lim Bee Lay FAC12
Hj Durahman Bin Hj Sani ISM13
Azman Bin Duraman SMR20
Bakeri Bin Hj Mohd Noh SAV71
Ramli H Md Thani @M Sani SAV1213
Mohd Rashidi Bin Tarmidi UCP6
15 YEARS
Suryia Binti Mujah EPE30
Ak Shahminan Bin Pg Hj Ali UCP8
Enon Binte Udin UCP2
10 YEARS
Tettero A A M BPE2
Arochukwu E C EPE72
Staff enjoying the fun and games during the
telematch
12 Salam, June 2007