StarSpecial

THE STAR Sunday 21 September 2014

Gender balance benefits business > 4 Enabling the industry to move forward > 8
Resources,
expertise,
technology
OIL & GAS
Spearheading national growth.
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Home-grown company
takes on regional challenges
M
ISI Setia Oil & Gas Sdn Bhd
is a Malaysian company
that was incorporated in
June 2002.
Since then it has grown to great
heights by accumulating accolades
for its outstanding occupational
health and safety record.
The companys main business
areas are system integration,
project and construction as well as
trading of oil and gas equipment
and aftermarket services
(products and services).
Currently, Misi Setia operates
from four locations in Malaysia,
headquartered at Bandar
Teknologi Kajang, Semenyih. Its
next branch is the product and
services, tender unit and executive
oce at Endah Promenade in Sri
Petaling.
The third branch is the
product and services oce,
which is inclusive of a fabrication
workshop at Bintulu, Sarawak
while the fourth branch oce is in
Kemaman, Terengganu.
Using the latest ICT
applications and self-developed
programmes to manage activities
in engineering, procurement,
fabrication and construction
processes, Misi Setia ensures
eciency and quality delivery of
its products and services.
This is in line with its vision of
being the leading and preferred
service provider in the region for
the oil and gas industry.
The company has expanded
its business to include full
engineering, procurement,
construction and commissioning
(EPCC) capabilities for tank farm
terminals and ow metering
skid systems for the oil and gas
industry.
The company fully utilises
its in-house resources for
engineering design, fabrication,
integration, testing, installation,
commissioning and after-sales
services.
The companys business also
involves the EPCC of oil and
gas pipeline transmission and
distribution system (onshore),
pipeline relocation and hot
tapping works.
Misi Setia has also successfully
completed piping work packages
for petroleum oil reneries,
fabrication and construction
of gas plants as well as oil and
gas terminals between 50,000
diameter-inches and 250,000
diameter-inches.
On trading and aftermarket
services, Misi Setia is currently
the sole distributor for the
Cameron Valves and actuators,
Control Components Inc valves, GE
measurement solution products
and Tyco Scott Safety re and gas
detectors.
The company is on a mission
to provide innovative and
professional services to meet its
clients needs.
The breadth of Misi Setias
role in the oil and gas industry is
apparent based on several of its
milestone projects, which include
building the nations gas pipeline,
ows metering system projects
and many others.

Nationwide projects
One of Misi Setias main
projects was its involvement in the
Klang Valley Distribution Terminal
(KVDT) Biodiesel Package B5
project.
The project involved the
construction, installation and
commissioning of two units of
storage tanks with foundation,
product piping as well as related
civil, structures, electrical and
instrumentation works for
biodiesel storage at KVDT.
Besides that, the company
prefabricated and erected
approximately 110,000 diameter-
inches of piping and provided
mechanical installation works,
supplied and installed reghting
equipment and commissioning
assistance for the Port Dickson
Shell Rening Company Berhad -
ISBL package for the Hijau Gasoil
Project.
The company was also involved
in Pahang EPCC of Kuantan Bulk
Depot Redevelopment Work
project, EPCC of Labuan Gas
Terminal (LGAST 2) project, LGAST
COMPRESSOR Booster Project
(SPEED), Petronas Malacca renery
Revamp Project PSR 2 revamp
piping pre-fabrication package of
approximately 230,000 diameter-
inches carbon steel piping.
With a rich history of growth,
it is no wonder that Misi Setia is a
dual-certied company with ISO
9001:2008 and OHSAS
18001: 2007 certications.
The company is also registered
as a Grade G7 contractor with
the Construction Industry
Development Board and has
established its reputation as a
licensed vendor and contractor for
Petronas.

Getting recognised
for achievements
The industry has also
recognised Misi Setias
achievements.
Some of the awards that
the company has received
include the Ministry of Energy,
Green Technology and Water
Industry Award 2013 (Contractor
Excellence), Malaysian Society for
Occupational Safety and Health
Gold (Class 1) Award for four
consecutive years and the CIDB
Score 4-Star achievement for 2011
and 2012.
Apart from the technical
awards, Misi Setia was also
acknowledged as an Outstanding
SME when it received the Golden
Bull Award 2011.
The company is also dedicated
to fostering close relations with
the society by contributing to
community development.
Every year, Misi Setia
ensures that its corporate social
responsibility programmes are an
integral part of its business ethos.
The company carries out blood
donation drives and makes annual
visits to orphanages and shelter
homes.
The company is managed by
a team of dedicated leaders, all
of whom have professional and
technical backgrounds.
They are motivated by the
companys motto taking on
challenges and are prepared for
whatever lies ahead in the oil and
gas industry.
In July 2014, the existing
shareholders entered into an
agreement to dispose their entire
shareholdings to WZ Satu Berhad
(WZ Satu), a company listed on
the Main Board of Bursa Saham
Malaysia.
WZ Satu is a diversied
group with key interests in civil
engineering, construction and
mining, pending its diversication
into oil and gas industry through
Misi Setia.
WZ Satus acquisition of Misi
Setia is expected to be completed
by early November. When it
becomes part of WZ Satu Group,
Misi Setia envisages greater
growth, as well as the capability
to participate in projects that are
bigger size and volume.
WZ Satu Berhad is currently led
by Tengku Uzir Tengku Ubaidillah,
and its core business area will
be restructured to cover mining,
civil works, oil and gas, as well as
the original steel manufacturing
business.
Misi Setia is anticipating bigger
growth and hopes to increase its
market share in the oil and gas
industry upon completion of the
acquisition.
ISBL Mechanical & Piping work for
the Hijau Gasoil Project in Shell
Refining Company (FOM) Berhad in
Port Dickson.
Metering upgrade project for the Duyong Platform, offshore Terengganu.
3D model of the on-going EPCC Dalak Pipeline Facilites project for Petronas Carigali
Sdn Bhd. The scope of the project includes a gas recovery terminal facilities system
in Labuan and a launcher station in Sipitang, Sabah.
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Gender balance benefits business
I
N this day and age, gender
diversity is not just a fad, nor
can it be a token offering to the
employment market. Instead, if
a company is truly serious about
getting its business to go as far as
possible, getting more women is
a must. The oil and gas industry
is no exception. Industry players
are actively pushing equality
policies to get more women into
the workplace and into leadership
positions.
There is recognition in the
industry that if we dont attract
more women, we lose a large pool
of talent. In Shell, we know that
having a more balanced gender
representation opens up so many
possibilities for the company, not
the least in business, says Simon
Ong (pic), managing director of
Shell Global Solutions (Malaysia)
Sdn Bhd.
Ultimately, the most
important thing for Shell is to
make sure we have the best talent
in the industry that can contribute
to our growth, he says.
As one of the largest companies
in the world, and ranked as one
of the most attractive employers,
Shell provides its employees
diverse opportunities and the
support to take advantage of these
opportunities.
Its structured recruitment
and interview process is famous
for being tough. As a leader in its
industry, Shell can afford to be
discerning.
Ong explains that Shell looks
for specic traits that will enable
the potential employee to t
into the companys work culture
and forge a successful career
leadership skills, drive and the
ability to collaborate with diverse
groups of people are as important
as analytical and creative skills.
The support that the company
provides its employees also plays
an essential role in an individuals
progress.
There is often a time mid-
career when the question of
family or career? surfaces.
Shell provides an environment
where the employee is able to
balance time at work and time
with the family, whether it is with
a sabbatical, exible hours or
working remotely.
This way, we do not lose
talent, and our employees are
able to become as successful as
they wish to be in their careers.
It does not have to be an either-
or situation; it can be and, says
Ong.
The key to success in Shells
policies is its leaders, who are
willing and able to implement
and sustain them. Employees
are mentored by those in senior
positions whose job as a mentor
is to guide and encourage their
charges development.
These leaders also need to
move with the times and must
be committed to the companys
policies walk the talk, as Ong
says so that success is to be had
by all parties.
Shell takes pride in cultivating
a working environment where
there is no glass ceiling whether
in terms of gender, ethnicity or
anything else; employees are
promoted on merit in accordance
to their ability and capability.
We are committed to sustain
an environment that is diverse
and as inclusive as possible so that
everyone is able to contribute to
the bottom line. We dont just do
it for window dressing, so when
we attract female talent, we offer
them good career development
prospects and opportunities to
contribute to our business,
says Ong.
This diversity in the workforce
leads to more creativity and
innovation in the everyday
workings of the company.
Ong cites examples from his
experience: the women he has
worked with on his team offer
different perspectives when it
comes to looking for solutions,
he says.
There is no difference at all
when it comes to the technical
aspects of the job, but what I see
women offering are more holistic
solutions, he elaborates.
Any team in any industry
requires such diversity of mind in
order to be successful, a truth that
Shell acknowledges. About 30% of
the senior management and the
leadership team in Malaysia are
women and about 36% of Shell
Malaysias employees are women.
This fact not only makes the
business more competitive, it
also makes the company more
attractive to potential employees.
These women in senior
positions are also role models for
women just starting out in the
industry or those considering
joining the oil and gas sector,
says Ong.
This is one of the most
important factors that will create
awareness and understanding of
the important roles women can
play in the oil and gas industry,
and provide the leadership that
young people need.
The world is changing, and
this industry is changing with it.
We need a diverse group of people
to allow the business to grow, and
in exchange, we offer a wider life
experience, says Ong.
WOMEN in leadership positions
in Shell Malaysia reveal what it
is like to work in the oil and gas
industry with one of its biggest
players.
as at project sites and at oce
locations.
The job is challenging and
requires a lot of hard work and
time away from her two teenaged
children, but she loves it, she says.
Balancing time between work and
her family is hard, but her children
are supportive of their mother.
The most interesting part of
this project, and also one of the
proudest moments in her career,
was when the FPS topsides had
to be lifted onto the hull and then
the completed structure moved
to the quayside and loaded onto a
transport vessel. The 23,000 tonne
superlift broke the world record
for heaviest onshore lift.
This required a supreme
effort of teamwork, and it was
exhilarating and gratifying to see
everyone involved in the project
work together. It presented many
challenges, but as a team we
overcame each one of them. I was
so proud of everyone, she says.
Being a woman, and a woman
in a leadership role in such a
project, did present an added
challenge at rst, she says, but
that was soon overcome.
It is very important to
continue to be who you are and
not change yourself to t the
expectations of others. When you
stand rm in your beliefs and are
condent in yourself and your
ability to do the job well, respect
will come to you. You have to
work hard and prove yourself just
like anybody else. The decisions
you make must be based on what
is best for the project. Very soon
people will accept the way you are
and gender is no longer an issue,
she says.
Teh emphasises that an
important factor is female
representation in leadership, for
example, Hilary Mercer, vice-
president of Projects Integrated
Gas at Shell and Siti Sulaiman, the
general manager of Shell Sabah
Asset, who are both her role
models.
Her advice to women in the
industry and those who aspire to
join the industry: get a superior
education and be willing to work
hard. Roll up your sleeves and
dont be afraid to get involved.
My mentor gave me some
good advice when I was younger:
just do your best and everything
will fall into place. This has always
worked for me and I think it
applies to everyone.
Perpetua Bandan, team lead,
Flow Assurance Systems, leads a
team of ow assurance engineers
for Shell Projects & Technology in
East Malaysia and currently has 17
people reporting to her.
Flow assurance engineers
develop strategies to ensure that
the ow of oil or gas continues
smoothly through the pipelines
and there are no blockages during
production life.
Perpetua has been involved
with Shell from a young age she
was a bursary award recipient
from the age of 14, then went
on to be a Shell scholar. She
eventually joined Shell after
completing her education in 1995.
In leading a team of engineers,
Perpetua says she nds great
satisfaction in working with
young professionals, helping them
develop their talents and achieve
their goals.
On the technical side, I
really enjoy working on and
developing solutions to monitise
hydrocarbons, she reveals.
One of the most interesting
parts of her job was working on
the deepwater Malikai project,
where she and her project team
had to come up with innovative
t-for-purpose solutions to solve
the various issues that came up
during the project.
She was also part of the
pioneer group that received
deepwater development exposure
in Shells Deepwater Centre of
Excellence in Houston, United
States. Perpetua was one of the
few Malaysians chosen for this
overseas assignment and worked
in Houston from 2001 to 2005.
Perpetua says that when she
rst joined Shell the company
was already progressive in terms
of employing female talent
and ensuring a good working
environment for them. Since then,
even greater progress has been
made and there are more and
more women in the workplace
and in leadership roles.
Perpetua also cites Hilary
Mercer as one of her role models,
nding Mercers condence and
commanding presence inspiring,
and she admires the depth of
Mercers technical expertise and
sharpness of mind.
I would like to encourage
women to pursue what they are
inspired to do. It takes courage to
follow your dream, or come back
to work after a break. It takes
determination, but there is no
reason not to do it, she says.
Siti Sulaiman, general manager,
Sabah Asset, is accountable for
the upstream operations of all
Shell-operated producing assets
in Sabah and also responsible for
leading a team of more than 300
people in various offshore and
onshore locations.
Siti was a Shell scholar and was
offered a job by Shell in 1994 upon
completing her tertiary education.
With a background in mechanical
engineering, she started as an
operations engineer and has
worked in the commercial,
planning and economic side as
well as a short stint in human
resources. All this has given
her a wide perspective and
understanding of the business.
There are many aspects of
my current job I enjoy, but whats
really interesting is that I work
with a lot of different people and
talents across the company. Shell
is diverse and getting to work
with different nationalities and
multiple stakeholders is one of
the best parts of my job, she
says.
Working on big projects that
impact the countrys economy,
such as the Gumusut-Kakap
project, which is going to be the
rst deepwater eld operated by
Shell in Malaysia, is extremely
exciting, she continues.
According to Siti, one of the
best value propositions Shell
has is its structured learning
and development programme
that provides a path for staff to
explore possibilities within the
larger Shell group and progress
further in their careers.
Siti is also a wife and mother
of three young children. As
I climb the corporate ladder,
nding a balance becomes more
of a challenge, but I am able to
ensure that my family comes
rst. The most important thing is
to be honest and open with the
bosses. A supportive employer
is very important, as well as a
supportive family, she says.
Siti nds role models in
senior women leaders in Shell
whose journeys are similar to
her own raising a family while
progressing in their careers.
There are more and more
women now in key leadership
positions in the oil and gas
industry, and Shell itself
recognises that diversity
and inclusion are business
imperatives. Gender is one of
the diversity inclusion elements
that have been given a lot of
attention. There is strong support
for women in their career
progression and realising their
full potential, she says.
My advice to women is to go
for it. Working in this industry
and with this company has
shaped me into what I am today.
Dont limit yourself. What you
believe you can achieve.
An inside look
Ezzah
Teh.
Perpetua
Bandan.
Siti
Sulaiman.
Ezzah Teh, FPS manager,
managed the onshore
construction and pre-
commissioning and
commissioning of the FPS
(oating production system) that
is currently carrying out offshore
activities at the Gumusut-Kakap
eld. It is the rst FPS built in
Malaysia and one of the most
complex FPS structures in Asia.
An FPS is in the most basic
of terms a platform on which
natural oil and gas can be
processed and transported
to the onshore terminal. Teh
oversaw this project from 2008;
her job, while the project was
in its onshore phase, was to
ensure that all aspects, from
procurement and construction
to contract management and
communications, ran smoothly,
and to lead a 300-strong team of
people of varying talents.
Teh has been with Shell for six
years and her rise through the
ranks was great. She started out
as a systems engineer, became
an oil export pipeline project
manager before achieving her
current position. Her experience
encompasses signicant spells
onshore and offshore, as well
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Bridging
connections
between
industry
experts
A
S one of the
biggest and
most important
industries in the world,
the oil and gas sector is
constantly faced with
many challenges.
Global events and
conferences serve as
an avenue to address
these challenges and
provide opportunities
for various parties,
including companies,
political institutions
and regulatory bodies
to collaborate and
showcase their products
and services.
These international
events also present the
perfect opportunity for
buyers and sellers to
come together.
At the same time,
professionals and
members of the public
can also engage with
each other to discuss
various issues related to
the industry.
Here is a selection of
upcoming conferences,
events and exhibitions
that will take place
across the world.
International Pipeline Conference &
Exposition, Calgary, Canada
www.internationalpipelineconference.
com
This is the 10th edition of the IPC and
members of the pipeline industry from
across the globe will gather at Calgary
for one of the worlds leading pipeline
conferences.
The main aim of the IPC is to inform,
enlighten and motivate those who work in
the pipeline industry.
The IPC is a not-for-profit event
organised by volunteers who represent
international energy corporations, energy
and pipeline associations and regulatory
agencies.
The conference will include some
feature activities, including tutorials on
production pipeline and flowliness, design
and construction and pipeline integrity
management.
The exposition,
which will run
concurrently with
the conference,
will bring together
thousands
of leading
professionals to
explore more
than 200 of
the industrys
most recognised
brands.
These
professionals are
also expected
to check out the
latest pipeline
technologies,
products and
services.
The Singapore International Energy
Week, Singapore
www.siew.sg
The Singapore International Energy
Week (SIEW) is an annual platform that
brings together energy professionals,
policymakers and commentators to
discuss and share best practices
and solutions involving global
energy.
SIEW will enable the
exchange of ideas and
discussions on important
issues related to energy. At
the same time, SIEW will meet
the strategic objectives of
Singapores commitment of
becoming a global leading
energy hub.
There will also be
opportunities available for
networking and deal-making
between energy companies at
the event.
SIEW will also provide
energy companies the platform
to showcase their innovative
products and solutions to the
energy marketplace.
MOGSEC 2014, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
www.mogsec2014.com.my

The Malaysia Oil and Gas Exhibition and
Conference 2014 (MOGSEC 2014) is a
platform to showcase Malaysias oil and gas
providers.
This is the perfect avenue to promote
the countrys oil and gas profile as
it intends to become a regional and
international hub for oil and gas services,
in line with the governments Economic
Transformation Programme.
The inaugural MOGSEC was held in 2012
and this is the second conference, which
will see the gathering of professionals and
trade visitors who are related to the oil, gas
and petrochemical industry.
MOGSEC 2014 is expected to involve
500 participating companies, including big
names such as Petronas, MMC Oil and Gas
Engineering, Schlumberger, Technip, UMW
Oil and Gas and Wasco.
The event is also expected to attract
about 10,000 trade visitors from more than
38 countries. MOGSEC 2014 is supported by
Petronas and endorsed by MATRADE, MIDA
and MPRC.
Gas Asia Summit, Singapore
www.gasasiasummit.com
Hosted within the Singapore International
Energy Week, the 3rd Annual Gas Asia
Summit (GAS) is expected to gather more
than 250 gas leaders from across the
region.
The summit will be a high-level
dialogue-driven event that will take
advantage of Singapores strategic position
in the heart of Asia and its aim of becoming
the regions gas hub.
GAS will explore the strategic and
commercial challenges that the region
currently faces and will also address the
key drivers of Asias gas market.
The agenda for GAS this year will be
mainly based on the theme Multilateral
Cooperation to Connect Gas Markets.
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December 2 to 4, 2014 January 27 to 29, 2015 December 10 to 12, 2014 March 25 and 26, 2015
The 9th Biennial Valve World
Conference and Exhibition,
Dusseldorf, Germany
www.valveworldexpo.com

One of the leading
information and order
conference for global
businesses to address
industrial valves and
fittings, the Valve World
Expo is a partnership
between Messe Dusseldorf,
a trade fair ground
and organiser, and KCI Publishing, an
independent media and information group.
Attendees will be given an extensive
overview of technical innovations on
valves, valve-related products and valve-
related piping products, seals and sealing
materials as well as engineering, leak
detection and repair (LDAR) software,
safety instrument systems and other
services.
The expo will feature a number of
main product groups, including valves,
valve-related products, seals and sealing
materials, valve-related piping products,
engineering and associations and
publishing houses.
Visitors from various industries,
including those in the fields of
petrochemical, oil, gas and LNG, marine
and offshore shipbuilding, and machine
construction are expected to attend the
conference.
International Petroleum Technology
Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
www.iptcnet.org
An annual event, the International Petroleum
Technology Conference (IPTC) is held in
various countries across Asia-Pacific and the
Middle East.
IPTC aims to further the advancement of
scientific and technological knowledge that
is related to the exploration, development,
production, transportation and processing of
oil and natural gas.
The IPTC is a collaborative effort
between the American Association of
Petroleum Geologists, the European
Association of Geoscientists and
Engineers, the Society of Exploration
Geophysicists and the Society of
Petroleum Engineers. The IPTC will
serve as a platform for regional
oil ministers, industry leaders and
government representatives to
discuss and share their views on
industry topics and trends.
They will also be able to exchange
expertise and experience, present
state-of-the-art technology and innovations,
and stimulate further research of technical
and business activities. Organisations
will also be given due recognition for
their efforts in technical and business
contributions to the industry.
Various social activities at the conference
will allow delegates to network and engage
in offline discussions.
2015 Asia-Pacific Assembly, Singapore
www.oilcouncil.com/event/asia-pacic
Some of the main issues that will be
discussed at the upcoming Asia-Pacific
Assembly include the future of gas and LNG
supply and demand; finding new regional
and international JV partners; effectively
deploying capital expenditure across Asia-
Pacific; exploring new exploration and
production frontiers in Asia; oil trading and
shipping within Asia-Pacific; the growth
strategies of foreign national oil corporations,
international oil companies and independents
in Asia-Pacific;
and the merger
and acquisition
of Asian national
oil companies
domestically and
internationally.
Big names in the
Asia-Pacific oil and
gas industry will
engage in in-depth
discussions on these
topics to ensure that
businesses have the connections, partners,
strategies, technology, intelligence and
capital needed to effectively meet and
capitalise on what the Asia-Pacific future
energy landscape has to offer.
The event will also see the gathering of
oil and gas executives from the upstream,
midstream, LNG, banking, finance,
investments and petroleum service sectors.
The 14th Georgian International Oil, Gas,
Infrastructure & Energy Conference (GIOGIE),
Tbilisi, Georgia
www.giogie.com

GIOGIE is supported by the Ministry of Energy
Georgia and is a central meeting place for both
local and regional oil and gas communities.
It will discuss the newest developments on
projects, policies and inward investments in the
oil, gas and energy industry in Georgia.
Participants of GIOGIE will get the opportunity
to network and build new business relationships
with both local and international oil and gas
operators, industry professionals and government
bodies who have interests in Georgias upcoming
oil and gas market.
GIOGIE allows participants to network and
build new business relationships with local and
international oil and gas operators, industry
professionals and government bodies who have
interests in developing the Georgian oil and gas
market.
Participants of GIOGIE will be able to:
Learn about the current and future
developments in the local oil and gas industry
from government officials and industry experts
Gain insights into local and regional trade
projects
Build new business partnerships with domestic
oil and gas suppliers
Network with international oil and gas
professionals seeking to operate in the domestic
market
Increase sales prospects by arranging meetings
with potential clients.
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April 19 to 21, 2015 June 2 to 4, 2015 May 17 to 20, 2015 June 9 to 11, 2015
The 23rd Annual Middle East Gas &
Petroleum Conference, Abu Dhabi,
United Arab Emirates
www.mpgc.cc

The MPGC is
the Middle
Easts longest
running annual
oil conference
and it attracts
the captains of
the oil and gas
industry from
across the
globe.
Established
in 1993, MPGC
2015 will
be hosted by the Abu Dhabi National Oil
Company and expects participants from
more than 150 global companies from 50
countries.
The MPGC provides a platform for
participants to discuss holistically and
intellectually on matters pertaining to the
oil and gas industry.
In addition, they will also be afforded
business building and networking
opportunities.
2015 APPEA Conference & Exhibition,
Melbourne, Australia
www.appeaconference.com.au

The Australian Petroleum Production &
Exploration Association
(APPEA) is the national
body that represents the
oil and gas exploration
and production industry in
Australia.
At present, APPEA has
more than 80 full member
companies comprising
oil and gas explorers and
producers who are active in
Australia.
Ninety-eight per cent
of Australias petroleum
production is by APPEA members.
The APPEA Conference & Exhibition
is the largest annual upstream oil and
gas event in the southern hemisphere,
attracting delegates from Australia and all
over the world.
This premier event for the Australian
oil and gas industry will see delegates
learning, discussing and connecting
through presentations, panel discussions
and key networking events.
The 15th Asian Oil, Gas & Petrochemical
Engineering Exhibition, Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia
www.oilandgas-asia.com
The 15th Asian
Oil, Gas &
Petrochemical
Engineering
Exhibition
(OGA) is Asias
biggest and most
comprehensive gas
event with oil and
gas exhibitors from
across the world.
The last OGA,
held last year, recorded at attendance of
29,770, including visitors and exhibitors,
with showcased products and services
from approximately 2,000 companies from
72 nations.
OGA 2015 is expected to showcase
the latest technology, equipment and
machinery in the oil, gas and petrochemical
engineering fields.
OGA 2015 is also an excellent venue
for exhibitors and trade visitors to
meet, discuss and converge in business
networking.
Global Petroleum Show,
Calgary, Canada
www.globalpetroleumshow.com
The Global Petroleum Show, one of the
biggest energy events, and brings together
global producers and service companies
and suppliers.
It will be made up of three components
exhibition, conference and networking
events.
The
exhibition
showcases
the various
technologies
that drive
the industry,
including
rigs, drives,
casings,
muds,
fracturing and perforating, downhole and
measurements.
The conference will discuss the
exploration and production of heavy oil
that is constantly undergoing a dynamic
transformation from the technologies
used to the best practices deployed to the
challenges that arise.
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Enabling the industry
to move forward
A
T Sirim Berhad,
technological innovation is
combined with business-
oriented disciplines to deliver
products and services that are
relevant to the marketplace.
With more than 40 years
of experience as a research
and technology development
organisation, Sirim continues
to offer its oil and gas clients
comprehensive capabilities in
technology innovation, standards
and technical services.
Design and engineering
services
Sirims services for the oil
and gas sector include design
and engineering services,
technical services, human capital
development and calibration and
measurement.
Covering the entire product
life cycle, including ideation,
engineering design, product
development, standards and
quality services, testing and
commercialisation, Sirim strongly
supports the development,
improvement or enhancement of
parts and components by oil and
gas players in Malaysia.
l Proof of concept
Sirim has the expertise and
state-of-the-art technologies that
provide conceptual modelling and
engineering design, engineering
analysis and simulation, rapid
prototyping, soft tooling and
3D-digitising.
These activities can
signicantly improve quality
of design and reduce product
development time.
To enhance investors,
customers and stakeholders
condence, Sirim is able to
support clients initiatives with
a 3D proof of concept model and
digital animation or visualisation
prototype of parts or component
for evaluation and decision
making.
l Engineering analysis and
simulation
Sirim provides engineering
analysis and simulation services
to ensure that designs meet
engineering specications,
which optimise operation and
production cost.
The Computer Aided
Engineering (CAE) team provides
structural, uid ow and thermal
analyses using its range of CAE
tools and methods.
The Finite Element Analyses
(FEA) and consulting team
focuses on analyses such as static
and dynamic, linear and non-
linear buckling, post-buckling
and collapse, offshore analyses,
structural crashworthiness,
impact energy absorption,
composite structures and
thermal-stress.
As for uid ow, Sirim
has a specialised team on
Computational Fluid Dynamics
(CFD) who can carry out
simulation and analysis for
internal and external aerodynamic
ow on specic parts.
l Casting, machining
and fabrication
Sirims casting facilities
can accommodate small- to
medium-sized engineering parts
such as sealing components,
special ttings and support,
instrumentation ttings, special
connectors, anges, anode,
ltering components, pipe clamp
connector as well as various
casing accessories.
The process of casting
development, design and
prototyping, test and evaluation
are carried out by Sirims experts,
complemented with a range of
machinery and software for casting
design, pattern making,
moulding system, melting
system, heat treatment, double
column machining centre and
laser cutting.
Sirim facilities can also
support small production for
manufacturers that opt to
use its facilities in Rasa, Hulu
Selangor.
Technical services
l Joining and inspection
Sirim provides its technical
expertise to the Department
of Standards to help develop
Malaysian standards, ISO
documents and American
Petroleum Institute standards.
Sirims qualied engineers
are client-approved and follow
strict standard operating
procedures.
Inspection services
are carried out by trained
professionals with minimal
hindrance to the operations.
Sirim also carries out non-
destructive tests on equipment
and products.
l Human capital
development
In an effort to boost the skills
of the local human capital in
Malaysia, Sirim collaborates
with the Ministry of Human
Resources to provide training
in carrying out tests and
inspections.
Its welding certication
programme is well-known and
is the only training programme
in Malaysia recognised by the
American Welding Society
(AWS). AWS-certied welders
and engineers can practise in
any part of the world.
l Measurement and
calibration
Sirim offers timely and
reliable calibration services with
its wide range of calibration
services such as dimension,
mass, temperature and
volumetric, force and pressure,
electrical, radio frequency and
torque.
On-site calibration can be
performed upon request.
Growing potential
Sirim believes the time is
right for oil and gas players
to focus on research and
development efforts to improve
local content and enhance the
engineering capabilities of the
Malaysian industry.
This will translate into
more trade activities, higher
eciency and quality of
the services and products,
especially as Malaysia aims to
be the regional hub for oil and
gas services.
Sirim welcomes partners and
collaborators to work together
to achieve this mission.
n For more information, e-mail
zana@sirim.my
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