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zadco Magazine- Issue 63-Q3-September 2015 A closer look at Zirku offshore life In the memory of our brave soldiers 30 th November ‘‘Commemoration Day’’ Laying the foundation stone for Upper Zakum in 1979 2 Editorial: H. H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan declared the 30th November every year to be observed as the ‘Commemoration Day’ in memory of and in tribute to the sacrifices offered by the nation’s martyrs and its loyal people, who gave their lives so as to keep the UAE flag flying aloft. Every year ADNOC and group of companies celebrate the UAE National Day to commemorate the day when the seven rulers of the Emirates emerged on 2nd December 1971 to announce the birth of a country which in less than four decades has become a giant country. The people in the UAE celebrate this glorious occasion in a rather joyful and proud way. The UAE arrayed itself in its best finery showing the UAE Flag and photos of the Sheikhs. A scene people never get tired of seeing every year. Held under the patronage of H. H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, the 18th edition of ADIPEC will take place from 9th to 12th November at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, ADNEC under the theme “Innovation and Sustainability in a New Energy World”. The event is hosted by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, ADNOC, supported by the UAE Ministry of Energy and the Abu Dhabi Chamber, and expected to break many records in term of participants and visitors. On the other hand, under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Presidential Affairs, ADNOC participated in the 11th Liwa Dates Festival from 22nd to 30th July 2015. As customary, ZIRKU dates, including the unique new two tone date were displayed at ADNOC pavilion. Following its on-going support to the functions of the SPE middle east, ZADCO won the 2014-2015 SPE Middle East Regional Award for the distinguished Corporate while 2 of ZADCO employees have won the award of the exceptional contribution to the SPE. 3 4 In this issue 6 ADIPEC 2015 8 ZADCO displays Zirku Dates in Liwa 2015 12 Living offshore 20 ZADCO Wins 2014-2015 SPE Award 22 ADNOC Organizes “ADRAC 2015” “Zadco” an internal online magazine issued by Zakum Development Company for its employees. Contributions, enquiries and suggestions are welcomed. Please call ZADCO Public Relations Tel: 6052505 or send e-mail to: [email protected] - Website: www.zadco.com All rights reserved, No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of ZADCO. 5 Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Khalifa The 2015 ADIPEC is Set to Break New Records Under the patronage of the President of the United Arab Emirates, H. H. Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the 18th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) is hosted at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from 9th to 12th November 2015 under the theme “Innovation and Sustainability in a New Energy World”. ADIPEC is the largest exhibition for the Middle East oil and gas industry, supported by Ministry of Energy, Abu Dhabi Chamber and sponsored by ADNOC is set to be a record-breaker with the number of abstract submissions for the Conference Program rising 26 per cent from last year. It has already received applications from over 540 from 65 countries with number excepted to rise to 2000 from 85 countries beside 7000 delegates and 85000 visitors. The event’s program is now one of the largest events focusing on the energy sector, attracting government ministers, CEOs from the world’s leading national and international oil companies and service companies, and key decision makers from across the industry. 6 ADNOC, said, “Innovation is a continuous process, and ADIPEC 2015 is the best place to see the latest innovations in the hydrocarbon industry, both regionally and worldwide. In line with the announcement from our visionary UAE leadership that 2015 will be marked as the ‘Year of Innovation’, ADNOC and its companies are focused on innovation across all its projects. “ADIPEC provides a perfect platform for collaborating, sharing and partnering as we maximize our joint resources and expertise. The event continues to raise Abu Dhabi’s profile as a global knowledge hub for the energy sector,” Al Shamsi added. “Young ADIPEC”, on the other hand, is expect to generate greater interest and excitement for the next generation of the oil and gas industry employees with schools and university students taking parts in field trip, projects and experience in the young ADIPEC zone. Women in the industry will have a share of the event in the form of panel sessions from leading women in the energy field. Now entering its third year, Young ADIPEC, the hugely successful program designed to engage the younger generation in the oil and gas industry, is expanding its reach with the creation of a Young Ambassador for each school that takes part in the program. The program will also feature interactive engagement sessions to help students learn more about the energy sector and develop key skills. ADIPEC 2015 will be held on a larger area comprising added hall areas and external exhibition for heavy machinery located at the water area nearby the ADNIC vicinity. ADIPEC 2015 will also feature the launch of the Offshore and Marine exhibition area Located in a purpose-built zone on the waterfront at ADNEC, the new exhibition area will be complemented by a dedicated Offshore and Marine Conference, running across all four days of ADIPEC 2015, and providing additional opportunities for knowledge exchange and allowing companies to showcase products, services and solutions for the maritime and offshore industry in a n actual marine environment ADIPEC 2015 is again providing one of the world’s largest-scale conference programs, organized by the Society of Petroleum Engineers, with topics and sub-topics covering both technical and non-technical functions in the oil and gas industry. Conference panel sessions will take place on each and every day of the event. The ADIPEC Conference Program brings together government ministers, CEOs of the world’s oil and gas giants, and industry experts to address the current state and future opportunities for the energy sector. Ali Khalifa Al Shamsi, ADIPEC 2015 Chairman, and Strategy and Coordination Director at 7 Under the patronage of Mansour Bin Zayed ZADCO Displays Zirku Dates In ADNOC Pavilion At Liwa Date Festival Under the patronage of H.H Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Presidential Affairs and ADNOC sponsorship, the 11th edition of the Liwa Date Festival took place between 22nd to 30th July, 2015. This annual event is organized following the care of the wise leadership interest in the legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may his soul rest in peace, and the trend of H.H Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates. ADNOC stand in the festival has been visited by a large number of visitors from official to UAE Nationals and expats alike. Visitors observed closely the date products of ZIRKU island and other agricultural features on the island. 8 ZIRKU Dates Catch Eyes Date products of ZIRKU is regularly displayed in the festival for many years. The date products of the island which well known for best quality and bigger size particularly the “Anbarah” which measures up to 5 cm as well as “Sultanah” and “Nabtat Saif”. other date products have been displayed including the two tone “red & yellow” date of the Anbara dates which is in display for the first time. The Anbara type won several prizes in the past several years. ZADCO pays great interest in promoting agriculture in ZIRKU specially date palm trees where the greenery covers around a quarter of the area of the island including palm trees, several types of fruits & vegetables such as mangos, lemons and oranges. Zirku also produces finest type of dates originally from Saudi Arabia such as Anbara while other are local products which have been improved through regular researches to make this organic bigger size. Liwa festival is witnessing an increasing interest from visitors and farmers and represents a platform for farmers to display their products, marketing and encourage them to plant new products. The festival is also an opportunity to meet and exchange expertise to produce high quality dates. Official entities are showing more interest in participating in the festival in order to offer their services which in turn support the festival. 2015 festival saw an increasing participation from farmers, Abu Dhabi Fertilizer Factory, commercial banks, Abu Dhabi police, Sogha and Baynouna educational complex in Zayed city. The Liwa 2015 featured a unique events such as the display of a local and diverse lemon products, The two tone date product from ZIRKU and the highest palm trees prize. 9 Abdullah Bin Zayed Attends Khalifa Foundation Celebration on Zayed Humanitarian Work Day Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Presidential Affairs and Chairman of the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Foreign Minister, attended the Zayed Humanitarian Work Day session at the Emirates Palace. The event was held to mark the 11th passing away anniversary of the late Sheikh bin Sultan Al Nahyan. H. H. Sheikh Abdullah said, “The continuous support of H. H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and the follow up of H. H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and H. H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, to the initiative of Zayed Humanitarian Work Day, made it a national landmark in the UAE’s annual humanitarian agenda and an occasion to compete for launching charity and humanitarian initiatives locally and abroad”. H. H. praised the entities that had launched initiatives in and outside UAE, and contributed to enriching the sessions of the Zayed Humanitarian Work Day to make the humanitarian work a way of life for the UAE community to align with the leadership in love for charity and compete in service of community and nation. A short documentary film on the achievements of the Khalifa Foundation in some countries beside meetings with those who benefited from the foundation has been displayed. Then H. H Sheikh Abdullah honored 90 sponsors who had contributed to supporting different projects of the Foundation. H.H. honored ADNOC in recognition of its role in supporting efforts and initiatives of Khalifa Foundation. H.E. Abdulla Nasser Al Suwaidi, ADNOC DG, received the recognition certificate from H. H. Abdulla bin Zayed Al Nahyan. 10 SVP-O Visits ZIRKU As part of the regular visits by ZADCO management to its different sites, Mr. Badr O. Al Mansoori, SVP-O visited Zirku island on 9th September 2015. Mr. Al Mansoori’s was received by Mr. Faisal Ibrahim Al Haram, VP-ZR, who accompanied him on a tour to all plant facilities, including the newly constructed SFFD plant. In the afternoon, Mr. Al Mansoori held an individual meetings with employees to listen to their points and later address to ZADCO’s management. Mr. Al Mansoori then visited several recreational facilities before heading back to Abu Dhabi. 11 Living offshore A closer look at Zirku offshore life ZIRKU Island hosts ZADCO’s main industrial facilities along with the residential complex and the associated recreational facilities on its 8 km sq area with over 3000 personnel live on the island. The Island is the main offshore collection system where crude oil from ZADCO oilfields is received via pipelines and processed, stored and exported. Besides its oil treatment facilities, Zirku is also providing leisure activities and entertainment places for its residents. high quality housing and sport facilities are provided including football, basketball pitches and tennis court beside two swimming pools, cinema and games and music rooms. These are also complemented by restaurants, a shop, a bank and an adequate medical care as well as a fenced zoo, a huge garden and recently a heritage village. 12 ZIRKU also hosts state-of-the-art training facilities, modern equipment and top housing complex. The island offers spectrum of training opportunities for UAE Nationals and fresh graduates to acquire necessary experience and skills through a structured program and on-job-training (OJT) with view to be fully integrated within the company in a certain period of time. They also have the opportunity to learn directly from highly experienced employees who work hard to transfer their lifelong knowledge to the new generation. Due to ZADCO operation expansion, the island is witnessing a proportional increase in number of personnel from both ZADCO employees and those of ZADCO contractors. In this article we will explore the daily life of ZADCO employees life at work, and after working hours. 13 The Daily Life of a ZADCO Employee in ZIRKU: Mr. Abdulla Saeed Al Salami an Electrical Manager who joined ZADCO on 25th March 2006 as planning engineer. He then transferred to the electrical department as an electrical maintenance engineer in the electrical operation section to acquire more experience. Having gained adequate experience he was then promoted to his current position as an Electrical Manager of the electrical section in ZIRKU island. Describing his career in ZADCO he said that “I benefit from the training facilities in ZIRKU to master my profession in the electrical maintenance. I have been through different fields including safety to management to finance to process and other expertise. In ZIRKU there is an excellent training opportunities and an ideal working place. Experienced employees are helpful and willing to transfer their valuable knowledge to junior employees and UAE Nationals. In my spare time I enjoy the gym. I am an athletic person where gym and sport is my lifestyle after work. Gym facilities in ZIRKU match highest standards and there is also something for everyone. Mr. Ali Hassan Ahmed Al Hosani Senior. Mechanical Technician was our next candidate who gave us a brief profile: “Soon after my graduation from HTC in Dubai, I joined ZADCO on 1st July 2000 in the mechanical field. Over the next few months I have used all available training facilities offered by ZADCO to develop my skills in the mechanical field. In the past 15 years since joining ZADCO I have learned valuable experiences that led me to my current position”. After work we have many recreational facilities and leisure facilities to choose from. I personally prefer football having being a player with Al Sha’ab football club, or sometimes I go to the gym to keep fit. I also have time to spend with my friends at any of the many parks or in the majlis. At ZIRKU there are plenty of facilities to choose from. 14 Mr. Sultan Abdulwahid Ahmed Al-Ali Telecom Engineer who joined ZADCO on 1st November 2011. Despite his relatively short time with ZADCO he enjoyed his work at ZADCO. He says: “Joined ZADCO as a fresh graduate having acquired a communication engineering degree. As a fresh graduate I had a lot of theories and knowledge that I learned from the university. From day one of my work in ZADCO, I worked hard to transfer this theory and knowledge into practical experience. ZADCO provided me with that chance by allowing me to follow a training program and a dedicated mentor to learn hands-on while working. I had the opportunity to learn into real telecom systems covering the whole island of Zirku. Once I finish work I head to my residence to take some rest and in the evening I socialize with people I work and live with so that I get to know them better. In Zirku, there are several different places provided for sports and recreational activities. I always have time to enjoy sports, go in the park with friends or simply watch T.V. while having a chat. This way I maintain relationships with my friends and make new ones. 15 Zero Flaring in all ZADCO operations. 16 Low Energy Costs Offset Low CO2 Concentrations. World demand for oil has been steadily increasing, currently at the rate of about 1.5% per year, and it is estimated to reach 100 Million barrels per day in10 years. It is also estimated that by 2020 power generation demand will exceed 30,000 trillion watt-hours, resulting in 30 billion ton per annum of CO2 emission into the atmosphere primarily from power generation operations. CO2 is the primary greenhouse gas emitted through human activities. In 2013, CO2 accounted for about 82% of all greenhouse gas emissions from human activities. 17 These alarming figures demanded a practical and sustainable solution to reduce release of CO2 into the atmosphere. Recycling carbon dioxide (CO2) may offer an answer to the global challenge of significantly reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from major sites emitters in the near to medium term. The new trend in the oil and gas industry is to prevent the release of large quantities of CO2 into the atmosphere from fossil fuel use in power generation and other industries the capturing and storing of waste CO2 from large point sources, store and deposit it where it will not enter the atmosphere, typically an underground geological formation. Enhanced oil recovery (EOR) is the implementation of various techniques for increasing the amount of crude oil that can be extracted from an oil field. The most effective way to reduce carbon dioxide CO2 emissions is to reduce fossil fuel consumption by re-using CO2 to enhance oil recovery. Preserving the environment is the core value of ZADCO culture while undertaking its operation particularly while ZADCO is embarking on expanding its operations and increasing its production to almost double the current production. Hence, ZADCO has ambitious plans, as part of ADNOC group of companies, and in cooperation with MASDAR so that the latter will supply CO2 to ZADCO to re-use in its offshore fields. Based on this agreement CO2 will be stored, transported and inject into offshore fields to improve (EOR). Use of CO2 is expected to helps to recover additional 30% to 50% of the oil in reservoir which cannot be recovered using primary and secondary (water flooding) recovery methods. 18 It is estimated that by 2020 power generation demand will exceed 30,000 trillion watt-hours, resulting in 30 billion ton per annum of CO2 emission into the atmosphere. By employing this technique ZADCO will minimize the direct impact on the environment by reducing CO2 emission, increase potential reserves by recovering more reservoir potential and improve the image of the company in reassuring its culture of preserving the environment. Benefits of Using CO2 in ZADCO SITES ZADCO is aiming to achieve several goals by adopting this new technique: - Zero Flaring in all ZADCO operations. - Low Energy Costs Offset Low CO2 Concentrations. - Pro-active Supportive Industry Attitude. - Carbon Capturing & Storage (CCS) Can Significantly Reduce CO2 Emissions To The Atmosphere By 80 -90%. - Through Separation, Transportation & Carbon Sequestration, Fossil Fuel Power Plants Can Achieve Near Zero Or Zero Emissions Of Regulated CO2 Regime. UAE International Leadership - - - - - On track to be world’s first commercial scale power plant with CCS . On track to be first CO2 flood of oil field in Middle East. Demonstrates international leadership in climate change, creating global business opportunities. Enables Abu Dhabi to capture technology and knowhow, enhancing its reputation as a technology leader. Stimulates development of the international regulatory framework for acceptance of CCS within the Clean Development Mechanism. 19 ZADCO Wins SPE Regional Distinguished Corporate Support Award ZADCO has won the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Regional’s Technical Award for being a distinguished sponsor of the SPE Middle East region events.Mr. Hussein Khouri ZADCO VP-PR and Dr. A. Salim David Khemakhem, VP-WO received ZADCO’s in a ceremony held at the Ettihad Towers on 15th September 2015. The Regional Distinguished Corporate Service Award, won by ZADCO, acknowledges outstanding support by an organization and distinguished service to SPE members in the region through excellence in leadership and through the commitment of time, energy and professional resources. The award recognizes companies that make contributions to the support of SPE membership, programs, and events and are not based solely on financial assistance. Meanwhile, two ZADCO senior engineers were announced winners of this year’s SPE exceptional contribution to the SPE at the regional level awards. Alfred Jackson, Extended Reach Drilling Project Completions Engineer at ZADCO was awarded Regional Drilling Engineering Award. While, Hesham Shebl, a Petrographer at ZADCO, received the Regional Formation Evaluation Award. The SPE Regional awards are awarded to members who contribute exceptional service and leadership within SPE, as well as making significant professional contributions within their technical disciplines at the SPE regional level. The SPE Awards Program recognizes these contributions to the worldwide oil and gas industry and to the petroleum engineering profession and exceptional service to the society and to the greater community. ZADCO is a staunch proponent of SPE activities in the Middle East and North Africa and a catalyst in leading SPE Abu Dhabi section activities 20 by providing resolute support in broadening the vision of the regional and local sections’ key initiatives including technology development and knowledge sharing opportunities, engagement of young professionals, provision of social networking platforms, promotion of membership awareness and professional networking. It’s worth mentioning that ZADCO provides significant support in developing the UAE National engineers and technician through supporting the training programs, providing development plans, work placement in the major companies to hone their talents and offering scholarships to pursue their postgraduate studies inside the UAE or abroad. SPE Regional Director, Middle East and North Africa said on this well deserved occasion; “On behalf of the Middle East and North Africa Region of the Society of Petroleum Engineers, I am pleased to advise of the selection of Zakum Development Company (ZADCO) as the 2015 Recipient of the SPE Regional Distinguished Corporate Support Award” 21 ADNOC Organizes Middle East Energy Research & Development Conference “ADRAC 2015” H. E Abdullah Nasser Al Suwaidi, Director General of ADNOC inaugurated Abu Dhabi International Research & Development Conference & Exhibition (ADRAC) on 24th May 2015 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre “ADNEC”. The event brought together over 1,500 research and industry professionals to discuss the latest breakthrough innovations in energy R&D. The event inaugural speech was delivered by Eng. Yasser Saeed Al Mazrouei, Deputy Director E&P, ADNOC and Chairman of ADRAC 2015 in the presence of senior executives in ADNOC and its Group of Companies together with foremost leaders in research and innovation from UAE and abroad. 22 ADRAC aims to facilitate collaboration of energy R&D from academia, research institutions and industry to share new solutions for the Oil and Gas sector through a three-day program focused on the latest R&D findings, strategies and initiatives in the Energy world. The inaugural secession witnessed honoring of winners of ARDA awards which recognize those who are leaving an exceptional impact on the energy industry with a clear vision for the long term future of energy. The awards were divided into four categories including the Leadership and Long Term Vision Award which was won by Mr. Abdul Munim Saif Al Kindy, CEO of ADCO and Mr. Ali Rashid Al Jarwan, CEO of ADMA-OPCO. The Impact Award went to Mr. Fareed Abdulla, SVP-NEB, ADCO; Dr. Yuefeng Sun, Texas A&M University and Dr. Mohammed Ali, Petroleum Institute. The Partnership Award went to Mr. ‘Abdulaziz Al Ameri GASCO CEO; ExxonMobil President, Abu Dhabi and Schlumberger President, Middle East. The Innovation Award was granted to Eng. Fahad Salem Al Ameri, ADNOC and Mr. Farhaad Khaled Al Awadhi, Al Yasat for Petroleum Operations LLC, ADNOC. In his speech on this occasion Mr. Yasser Saeed Al Mazrouei, Deputy Director E&P – ADNOC, Chairman of ADRAC 2015 said that “The R&D budget has been increasing proportionately over the years and we have never been asked to put a cap on our budget. For the past ten years, we’ve been investing on research and development”. He pointed out that the ADRAC conference witnessed great development in the number of universities, institutes and scientific research centers participating this year in comparison with the previous sessions adding that a number of universities and research centers specialized in the global energy sector took part in ARDAC 2015. Source: ADNOC press release 23 ZIRKU Opens New Physiotherapy Unit at ZIRKU As an initiative and part of its enhancement plan, ZADCO medical services opened a new Physiotherapy Unit at ZIRKU Medical Center. The inauguration came on 5th August 2015 in a ceremony held at the medical center at the island at the presence of Dr. Layla A. Alawadhi VP-MED. The unit is the first offshore specialized physiotherapy Unit in the UAE that is equipped to accommodate and receive referred patient from all other offshore sites. The new unit scope of services include: • Management of neck-arm pain. • Comprehensive treatment of low back pain. • Management of rheumatic problems. • Paralysis & weakness of muscles and muscle pain. • Acute and sub-acute tendinitis & muscular lesion. • Nerve injuries, fitness advise, ergonomics and education. Medical Concludes 6 Months Obesity Management Program ZADCO medical department arranged a ceremony to conclude a 6 months of an obesity management program. The ceremony was held on 15th September 2015 at ZADCO clinic in Sheikh Khalifa Energy Complex. 5 dieticians from SEHA, NMC, Life Line Hospital and Al Noor Hospital have been recognized by ZADCO for their effort and dedication for providing support and advice throughout the program to ZADCO employees who took part in the program. All 73 participants from ZADCO employees expressed their satisfaction with the result they achieved and praised the health benefits they enjoyed. 24 ZADCO Organizes Eye Campaign ZADCO Medical Services and Public Relations department in cooperation with Dar Optics Group organized a one day eye campaign on 26th August 2015 at the SKEC auditorium. The objective of the campaign was to perform an eye screening and tests for ZADCO employees to check the health of their eye and sight. At the end of the screening employees received a verbal or print report to show the condition of their eyes and sight whereas those who needed further tests were advised to seek at specialists centers. Several employees took part in the campaign and were pleased with this initiative. 25 Inauguration of “Process Control Trainer Mini-Plant” In Zirku On July 11, 2015, MDLE-TC officially inaugurated a “PROCESS CONTROL TRAINER MINIPLANT” which was constructed from scratch in the Instrument training workshop on Zirku. It was put into service by the Zirku Vice President, Mr. Faisal Ibrahim Al Haram and Acting Senior Manager ZR MTN, Mr. Mohamed Bin Sahem. This mini-plant is another excellent example of “Project Based Learning” (PBL) that will undoubtedly accelerate the training of those who use it as it’s based on hands-on training. This “SCADA Based Mini-Plant” was fabricated by the MDLE-TC Instrument Team in the Instrument training workshop on Zirku with the valuable support of ZR-FMC and the ZR-GMW workshop. Some of the components that had been sourced in the plant itself were used in the construction. The components of the mini-plant include Rosemount SMART and Analog transmitters, Pressure switches, Level switches, a Venturi tube, an Orifice, a Pneumatic Pressure controller, Control valves, H2S & Hydrocarbon detector transmitters 26 in addition to Modicon PLC & Iconics HMI with fully transparent tanks and pipes. It is also equipped with an add-on facility to include pH and conductivity measurement at some stage in the future. Because the concepts being taught and the instruments being used are the same as those used in the ZADCO Plants, the developees get hands-on experience of real job activities. These include the installation and calibration of transmitters and exposure to the different types of switches. Developees will also benefit from an understanding of “Loop” drawings and “Cause & Effect” drawings in addition to acquiring basic troubleshooting skills. In addition to the Instrument Foundation developees, this mini-plant can be utilized by Instrument developees undergoing CAS A2 or CAMS as well as by the Process operator developees in the Foundation Program. Furthermore, the “PLC & HMI” can be used for In-house SCADA system training given to CAMS and CDP candidates. ZADCO Conducts ACPT2 Accommodation Refurbishment Upper Zakum Accommodation platform ACPT-2 is a standalone accommodation barge with 5 levels and has been in service for 25 years accommodating around 375 personnel with offices, recreation, kitchen and laundry. UZ undertook an ambitious in house plan based on the earlier experience of in-house accommodation repair works. The team in-charge brainstormed and engineered a repair scheme which costs much less, has less impact on boarders and yet yields high accommodation standard in line with ADNOC requirements. Due to the aging factor UZ set a plan to repair the accommodation to restore the highest living standards through the following steps: A pilot repair was implemented successfully in 5 rooms with works taking 49 days to complete at a minimal cost. 1. A project was launched in 2008 for Sanitary & Flooring repair at ACPT–2 + Dormitories conversion at ACPT–1&2 with execution cost of US$ 38 million (without Barge) with around 100 beds requirement for 28 months but not materialized due to high cost, huge bedding requirement and islands being foreseen. 2. Several piecemeal repairs were carried out thereafter by UZ site team and OSMS subsequently for the common wet units and damaged locations mainly. 3. This was also highlighted in the health and hygiene audit report of Feb-2014. Another attempt with survey and budgetary quote taken in 2014 with a cost estimate of US$ 19 million with around 100 beds requirement with half level approach in 33 months, but was shelved for same above reasons. Having succeeded in the pilot work, the remaining scope is continuing in batches of small group of rooms with minimal disturbance and personnel relocation requirement. The work scope includes replacement of complex piping network, installing pre-molded wet units and availing 34 additional bedding. The entire project has been managed by site team with temporary additional resources. The total project duration is estimated as 37 months at a cost of US$ 4.13 million. Moreover, this is achieved without compromising on the scope requirement, alternatively introducing innovative solutions and with enhanced flexibility as living conditions are complex soft issue and a very sensitive area as can be noted from the ADNOC welfare guidelines directives. 27 Amna Ali Al Hameli . . . Example of a Dedicated Female Manager at ZADCO One of ZADCO core values is to recruit qualified UAE female employees in all departments and positions. The number of female employees has risen significantly in the last two decades with high caliber females assuming managerial positions. Amna Al Hameli, CPBRM, is one of these female managers who is confidently making her professional way through the managerial ladder in ZADCO. Amna has graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering from the United Arab Emirates University in 2003. She Joined ZADCO in the same year as a cost estimation engineer and immediately had her personal development plan (PDP) which is a training program designed by the manpower department to suit the individual professional needs of those who joined ZADCO recently. When she remembers her early days in ZADCO Amna says that “My challenge was to learn all details about the oil and gas industry and particularly ZADCO’s operations in order to estimate the projects with current market trends”. Amna acquired her master degree in business administration in 2009 and subsequently was promoted to her new position as planning analyst in the corporate planning department. Besides her new responsibilities she remains responsible for preparing and delivering long term strategy, 5-year business plan, develop & implement effective and efficient economical evaluation analysis processes for the various options and assisting management/shareholders in investment decision making. 28 She then gained the trust of management to assign her in a business risk management role and provide consulting services across the company, raise the awareness, facilitate workshops and the application of business risk management techniques across all business activities. In 2013 she was certified in business Risk Management from The Institute of risk management in London and promoted as Manager to continue supporting the development and implementation of risk management policies, procedures, frameworks, techniques, and handle professional standards of work, keeps current with risk management best practices and use own professional judgment as and when required Finally, Amna said: “the experience I gained in ZADCO enables me to be professional in analysis and decision making. It also made me a better team player, communicate with several stakeholders and contribute to company performance improvements”. My advice to all new employees who join ZADCO is to be patients, work hard, stay focused and at the end you will get the reward you deserve”. SPE Organized 1st SPE Professional Ladies Workshop The Workshop Examines Challenges Facing Ladies at Home and Work The Society of Petroleum Engineers, (SPE) Abu Dhabi Section, Organized the 1st Ladies Professional Committee Network Workshop on the 31st May 2015 at Etihad Towers. The objective of the workshop is to create a platform for the professional ladies in the oil and gas to network and discuss challenges facing professional ladies at home and work. More than 120 ladies from all the OPCOs attended the event of which about 35 from ZADCO. Three of ZADCO ladies presented their contributors Ms. Mouza Al Houqani, ZADCO WO-WDMS, SPE Ladies Professional Committee Chairperson, Mrs. Hekmat Bani Hashem, Senior Human Capital Specialist, ZADCO & Ms. Amena Saeed Al Shehhi, ZADCO UZFDRTS-DM, SPE Young Professional Committee Chairperson. Ms. Mouza Al Houqani delivered the opening speech and remarks. She gave an overview of the SPE Ladies Committee initiative and details on the ladies networking event. This was followed by an interesting Key note addressed to the audience Mrs. Hosnia Hashem, Vice President KUFPEC. The event then proceeded with a panel discussion by Her Excellency Fatima Al Jaber, CEO, Al Jaber Groups, Dr. Shaikha Al Maskari, CEO, Al Maskari Group and Dr. Lian Smith, CEO, Wood Group Intetech Global UK. The panel was moderated by the international moderator Mrs. Eithne Treanor who managed successfully to steer the discussion. There was a very positive and intensive interaction between the attendees and the panelist. After the intriguing round of panel discussion, event participants took part in a team building activity which provided an opportunity to break the barriers and get everyone working together on one task . Day’s events concluded deliberating on a delicate issue that touched upon CAMS development across all OPCOs, through a session “Own your own development” delivered by Mrs. Hekmat Bani Hashem, Senior Human Capital Specialist ZADCO. The SPE Abu Dhabi Section has more than 1400 members, from all the ADNOC’s Group. The 1st SPE Ladies Network Workshop generated a lot of interest among female professionals within the industry which was evident from the unprecedented participation from ladies working in OPCO’s including professionals and senior managers while the network Workshop inspired the industry’s female professionals and more ladies are expected to join the 2nd Workshop next year. . 29 New Employees ZADCO is committed to developing the national employees through recruitment and training. In this regard, HR employed number of UAE Nationals in different positions in H.Q. and sites. HESHAM IBRAHIM MOHAMED ABUSHAREB – ZRFM KHALID AWADH MOUSA ALMUHAIRI – UZFDSLAB ABDULLA SUHAIL SALEM ALAMERI-ZRFM SALMA OBAID KHAMIS ALDHAHERI-DR-DCOID1 NOURA SALEM EISSA ALZAABI- ITSD-CS MOHAMMED SALEM SAEED ALMENHALI- LGT MUBARAK ABDULLA MUBARAK ALKTEBI- DR-PBISD SAIF SALEM MEFTAH ALMASOORI- LGT MARIAM BUTTI GHAMRAN ALQUBAISI-UZ750-SOPM SAIF SALIM SAEED ALMESFARI- ZRHSE TALIB MOHAMED ALI MUBARAK- DR-TSSTS SALEH AHMED AWAD ALHADAREM-SU-FDOS MOHAMED ABDULRAHIM MOHAMED ALKHOORI- PR SULTAN ABDULLA ALI ALALI- DR-DCOOD3 ABDULAZIZ SALIM SAEED ALALI- ETS-EDMS SHAMSA SULTAN MAJED ALKHAZRA- DR-DCOID3 KHALIFA OBAID MOHAMED ALZAABI- ZRFM SAIF ABDULQAYOOM MOHAMMED ALBLOOSHI- ST-MTNM MOHAMED RASHID SAIF ALTENEI- ZRGMW SAEED ABDULLA SALEH ALSHEHHI- ZRGMW MOHAMMED HUMAID SALEM ALMAZROUEI- UZCM 30 ABDULLA ALI HASAN ALSHEMEILI- UZCM OMAR RASHED ALI ALSHEHHI- ZRGMW SULTAN KHALIFA ABDULLA ALRAEESI- NSI-IM SAEED OBAID MUBARAK ALJABERI- UZCM AHMED ABDULLA MOHAMMED ALSHEHHI-UZCM OMAR HAMAD OMAR ALJEAIDI-ZRGMW MOHAMED IBRAHIM HASAN BINSAFWAN-ZRGMW EASA SAEED RABEEA ALSHEMEILI- UZCS SALEM FAHAD SALEM ALMARRI- NSI-MI SHAHAB AHMED SALEM ALZAABI- NSI-MI GHASSAN MATAR SAEED ALSHAMSI- ZRPRD-SG ALI SHAHIN MOHAMMED ALHARMI- UZCS FAHAD MOHAMMED RASHED ALSHEHHI-UZCS IBRAHIM MOHAMMED SAEED ALSHEHHI- UZFM HASSAN ALI MOHAMED ABDALLA – UZFM KHALIFA ABDALLA SAIF ALMAZROUEE- UZFM AHMED ALI HASSAN ALMARZOOQI- UZCM OMRAN EBRAHIM OMAR ALBLOOSHI- ZRGMW HAMAD HILAL SALEM ALRAMAHI – UZCS JAMAL NASER SAEED ALMEMARI – UZFM EBRAHIM KHALFAN MATAR ALNUAIMI- WSI-IHSE 31 ISMAIL JASIM MOHAMED ALDARMAKI- UZFM MOHAMED JUMAA MOHAMMUD ALMARAR – FINA-AP NAFLA EBRAHIM AHMED ALMANSOORI – BRFP-UZOP HAMDAN MOHAMED SALEM ALQUBAISI – SUP AFRA KHAMIS BAKHEET ALMANSOORI – DR-HSE KHAWLA AHMED ABDELTIF AL ALI- CMSC ALATQA WADDAH TALIB ALHANAEE- DRDCOID3 AMAL SAEED SALEM ALMAZROUEI- UZ750-IM SULTAN THABET AWAD ALMEQBAALI – LGLZR REEM KHAMIS SALEM ALMANSOORI- UZ750-IM ALI GHASHIM RASHID ALZAABI- UZCS ANWAR MOHAMED ALI ALAWADHI – UZCS SAEED MOHAMED RASHED ALDHANHANI – NSI-IM SAEED HUMAID SALEM ALMESMARI – NSI-IM SAEED ABDULLATIF SAEED ALMAHRI – ST-MTN-E YAQOUB ABDELRAHMAN MOHAMED AL ALI- ST-MTN-E YOUSIF RASHID OBAID ALMATROOSHI – ST-MTN-E 32 HASAN ABDULLA HASAN ALZAABI-UZFM OMRAN ALI HASSAN ALMANDOOS-ZRGMW ABDULRAHMAN AHMED MOHAMMED ALHARMI-UZCM SALEM WAKEEL HASSAN ALSHANINI-UZCS-F&G HAMAD ABDULLA MOHAMED ALDHANHANI-UZPM HAMAD KHALED HASAN ALSHEHHI-UZFM NOURA HAMAD ABDULLA ALMANSOORI-UZ750-IM TALAL MOHAMED ABDULRAHMAN ALHAMMADI-CMC-OC AHMED JAMAL HASAN ALSHEHHI-UZCS MOHAMMED KHALIFA NASSER ALSHAMSI-UZCS HAMAD ALI IBRAHIM ALDHUHOORI-UZCS FATEMA OMAIR GHAITH ALQUBAISI-PR-PSC ALYA ABDUL RAHMAN MOHAMED ALREMEITHI-VP-DR BAKHEETA MOHAMED JABER ALMANSOORI-UZ750-IM 33 As Part of its CSR Activities, ZADCO Organized the Following ZSRC Events: Chess Training ZADCO ZSRC organized a chess training program for ZADCO employees and their families. the program, which was held at Al Hosn club, ran on Saturdays from 8th August until 19th September 2015. Orphans Trip Each training class held around 30 participants to develop their skills and techniques about the game. All participants were very satisfied specially children who had a nice time. It also helped to create the sense of one family among ZADCO employees and their families. Children Summer Camp 2015 ZADCO ZSRC has organized a summer camp for the children of ZADCO employees. the event was held at four different venues including armed forces officers club, sports school in Abu Dhabi country club, Al Forsan international sports resort and Tarfeeh (Emirates bowling center). ZADCO, in cooperation with the UAE Red Crescent, organized a trip for the orphans on the occasion of Eid Al Adhaa. The event took place on 18th September 2015 including 36 orphans from Abu Dhabi. The trip was accompanied by ZSRC representative and 10 people from the Red Crescent. Several activities were involved in the trip where orphans enjoyed the fun games and activities during this open day and received the Eid clothing vouchers. 34 The camp was designed for children age 4 to 13 from 7th June to 27th August 2015 with many options and activities for children to choose from including swimming, running, jumping and hiking. Summer camp helps children to build confidence, keep physically fit and develop social relationships. Arabic course for Non-Arab employees ZADCO ZSRC organized a group Arabic language course for non-Arabic speaking employees. The group course was held in flexible evening time from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. or from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays or Saturdays, Mondays and Wednesdays to suit all participants. The course lasted from 6th September till 13th October 2015 where participants underwent an evaluation test as some of the participants attended Arabic courses in the past. Hence, the levels of the course were determined The basic level was designed to familiarize participants with Arabic alphabets, basic conversation with people who speak Arabic, understand simple questions and answers as well, read, write, listen and speak. Eid Celebration for children ZADCO held its annual Eid Al Adha celebration on 18th September 2015 at its HQ in Abu Dhabi. The event took place from 4:00 p.m. till 9:30 p.m. for 75 boys and girls of ZADCO employees aged 5 to 12 years old. The celebration comprised many activities including ceramic and silk painting, back- pack designing, house slippers designing, headphone designing and face painting. The objective of the activities were to make fun for children and gain knowledge about art and craft feature which gave children an open day full of excitement and fun. Hajj and Umrah Trips As part of its social responsibilities ZADCO has Madina and male and female coordinators beside a organized its annual Hajj and Umrah trips for ZADCO doctor, a nurse and an ambulance for emergencies. employees and their families. The Umrah trip was organized between 25th June The subsidized trips included stay at 5 stars hotels to 30th June 2015 where 115 of ZADCO employees throughout the trips in Makkah and Medina as well as and their families took part whereas the Hajj trip was an air conditioned camp tents, buffet meals, new air organized between 17th September to 26th September conditioned buses for journeys between Makkah & 2015 with 25 employees and their families participating. 35 Tips For Back to School Season Summer holiday is over and parents are having to deal with the usual back to school anxiety from adjusting to new timing, establishing new routine and lunch box special supplies. Health advisors are focusing on 4 main areas that are important when children are going back for a new year at school: Sleep: school children need to get into a sleep routine a week before school opening day to suit early bedtime/ early get up. Diet: fast food and junk food associated with summer holidays must be replaced with a balanced diet of vegetables, protein carbs and fruits to provide enough energy during the day and to think more clearly. Activities: parents are advised to encourage their children into more reading, writing and exercises couple of weeks before they go back to their classes. Thoughts: children may write about their summer holiday and the activities and fun they had. They may also outline their expectations for the upcoming year. Parents are also advised to do some homework before school starts to make life easier for them and for their children. These tasks include: • A visit to school or school website if it is the first year for the child to get up-to-date information, see the facilities and classrooms. • Purchase books, uniforms and supplies as early as possible. • Pay fees specially unpaid fees from last year. • Attend the orientation sessions specially for new children. • Consider spaces for children homework and plans for 36 source: the National newspaper Eid Al Adha Celebration In UAE Before and during Eid Al Adha, cities in UAE start to decorate streets and prepare for the celebration organized by many official and popular entities in the city. Each city gears up to look its best yet again to extend a warm welcome to its visitors and their families during the festival season. Usually Eid Al Adha time is full of unique events and exciting programs unveil series of old and new events beside the array of fantastic promotions that are set to further enrich the experience of the city highlighted by the many iconic attractions in the city which is usually filled up with visitors and shoppers. In the early morning of the first day of the Eid, people in the UAE head to do the Eid’s prayers and the congratulate and wish each other a happy days ahead. Throughout the Eid days, celebrations are getting a traditional twist with a variety of activities rooted in the Emirati heritage. A visit to these locations will provide a unique opportunity for people in the country to experience the UAE’s traditions, especially those that are widely popular during Eid, such as a different types of desserts, henna designs, traditional Emirati dishes and other customary Emirati festivities. It is also part of the tradition to distribute Eidiya to children and perform a traditional music and dances such as Eiyala. Many people choose to go to open spaces during the festival season such as parks and green areas in a barbeque picnics to spend a day out with families and friends. 37 Khalid Al Falasi, Wins Motorcycle Rally The huge expanses of the desert sand in the UAE attract a large number of young & senior UAE Nationals and Expats to ride two and four wheel motorcycles. Khalid Al Falasi, ZADCO General Services Employee, found his passion in the Motorcycle sport which took him through different corners of the globe and through the desert and snow. Mr. Al Falasi started his serious competition in this sport in 2005 where he managed to land 16th position, not a bad position for a first time starter among many experienced players. From 2005 to 2013, Mr. Al Falasi scored various positions in different arenas which makes him one of the top motorcycle riders in the UAE. History of Khalid Al Falasi Race Result From 2005 to 2015 2005/6 - Emirates Car and Motorcycle Racing Club Enduro Series 2006 - UAE Desert Challenge 2006/7 - Dubai MotoX Enduro Series 2006 - UAE Desert Challenge 2007/8 - Dubai MotoX Enduro Series 2008 - UAE Desert Challenge 2011 - Abu Dhabi desert challenge 2012 - Abu Dhabi desert challenge 2013 - UAE desert championship Round1 2013 - winner of Saudi Hail Race 2015 - winner of Emirates desert racing 38
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