Saturday, August 1, 2015Issue 50 Published by The Bahrain Petroleum Company B.S.C. (Closed)

Bapco Awarded at “Nasser 8” Ramadan Tournament Closing Ceremony

Bapco, among the key sponsors of the “Nasser 8” Ramadan tournament, was awarded in appreciation of its active participation in co-sponsoring the event. At the ceremony, Bapco’s Deputy Chief Executive (Refining & Marketing) Mr. Ebrahim Talib received the trophy on behalf of Bapco. During the closing ceremony, HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, representative of HM the King for Charity Work & Youth

Affairs, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth & Sports, and Chairman of the Bahrain Olympic Committee gave a speech in which he conveyed the thanks of His Majesty the King and his deep appreciation of the sponsors and co-sponsors who contributed to the success of the tournament. For his part, Mr. Talib expressed Bapco’s pride in receiving the trophy and providing co-sponsorship of this key national event. “Bapco’s initiative reflects its ongoing interest towards fostering sporting activities in Bahrain and in bolstering the efforts aimed at enhancing the sustainable development of the Kingdom” Mr. Talib concluded.

H.E. Energy Minister Meets New Bapco Board

H.E. the Minister of Energy, Dr. Abdul Hussain Bin Ali Mirza, last month met with the newly constituted Board of Directors of Bapco chaired by Shaikh Mohamed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa. His

Excellency congratulated the new Board members and in his message underlined the importance of Bapco to the Kingdom of Bahrain and the key challenges and opportunities facing the oil & gas industry and Bapco’s important role in this regard. He wished the Board every success in its new initiatives and programmes. The previous Board of Bapco was thanked for its significant contributions over the past 3 years. Shaikh Mohamed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa thanked His Excellency for his valuable guidance and support to Bapco and reaffirmed that every effort will be made by the Board and Management to ensure that Bapco continues to play a significant role towards achieving the Kingdom’s vision for the future.

Southern Governorate Awards Top National Pioneers

The Southern Governorate of Bahrain recently held an awards ceremony to honour national pioneers of the Southern Governorate. The ceremony was held under the patronage of HE Shaikh Abdulla bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Governor of the Southern Governorate. In its 4th

edition, the event was attended by the Deputy Governor, HE Faisal Al Noaimi, and senior officials and key personalities. Upon the conclusion of the ceremony, the Governor presented awards to national pioneers. A number of 24 pioneers from the Southern Governorate were awarded, covering the various educational, health, youth, sports, media, military and social activities and the private sector. During the ceremony, Bapco employee Mohammed Ahmed Mohammed Bueida, Acting Senior Club Officer the Bapco Club, was honoured among the attendees of the event. On this occasion, Mr. Bueida expressed his thanks and appreciation to the Southern Governorate for enriching the national action and honouring the national pioneers of the Kingdom of Bahrain.

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During a recent Process Safety incident when a mechanical seal failure on GCU feed pump P774 resulted in a heavy sour naphtha leak and release of H2S to the atmosphere, immediate emergency action taken by Abdul Nabi - GCU Head Operator, and Adel Shaiji - Area Outside Operator, supported by “B” shift crew, prevented the incident from escalating.Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is a colorless, flammable, extremely

hazardous gas and exposure to high concentrations can quickly lead to death. The Company has procedures in place to ensure H2S awareness and training of all personnel and contractors during normal and emergency conditions.B shift crew isolated the pump suction line by closing the isolation valve located 75 feet away from the leaking pump while Abdul Nabi and Adel isolated the leaking pump by switching it off from a local switch and closing the isolation valves in the vicinity of the pump.Despite the hazardous and difficult conditions presented by the leaking naphtha spray and the high level of H2S at the location of the leak, the immediate first line response taken by Abdul Nabi and Adel in quickly donning Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) before entering the area, ensuring it was evacuated of all personnel and successfully isolating the leak, was instrumental in securing the unit in a safe and controlled manner with minimum asset damage and no injury to personnel. It is worthy of note that this diligent

and professional action taken by Abdul Nabi and Adel was carried out in fully compliance with OSOOL Bapco and the 4 Keys to Safety. Although all our staff go through extensive training and drills to prepare for such events, it is only when a real emergency occurs that we find out how good the training has been and how our employees will react. In this particular case, both Abdul Nabi and Adel performed to the highest degree of excellence. The good and timely secondary response provided by the unit crew and emergency response team from Security and Health, Safety and Environment also reflected the many hours of training that have been invested by each member in preparing for such emergency event. Bapco’s General Manager - Refining, Hafedh Al-Qassab, met with Abdul Nabi and Adel and expressed his sincere thanks and gratitude for their action. He stated that, “It is because of the attitude shown by employees like Abdul Nabi, Adel and “B” Shift Crew that we are able to make progress on our journey to achieve the highest level of Operational Excellence.”

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Abdul Nabi & Adel Al Shaiji Commended for Excellent Response

Security Employees Recognised for Loyalty & Dedication

Bapco TSD Refinery Laboratory: Outstanding Testing Performance

Bapco’s Security Department recently held a ceremony to honour a number of its employees in appreciation of their dedication and loyalty in serving the goals of the company. During the event, Security employees involved in sporting activities were also honoured, including those who participated in football, golf, bowling and badminton; additionally, a number of department employees and personnel from Almoayyed Security were also awarded. On this occasion, Mr. Adel Al Gaoud, Bapco’s Manager – Security Department gave a

speech in which he underlined the importance of honouring dedicated employees, and the need to encourage employees to exert their utmost efforts in serving the goals of the company. Furthermore, Mr. Al Gaoud hailed the efforts exerted by the recognised employees and conveyed to them the thanks and appreciation of the Bapco Management. Later, Mr. Hisham Al Obaidly, football coach, gave a brief speech on behalf of the awardees in which he hailed the valued support provided by the Management to the employees.

A Gergaoon Night was recently held at the Bapco Club premises in Awali, during the Holy Month of Ramadan. The celebration was attended by a large number of Club members, Bapco employees and their families. Refreshments and sweets were served during the event, which featured a number of entertaining activities in which a large number of attendees participated. Some of the featured entertainment during the evening included traditional acts, folk songs, children’s games and competitions etc. which were held in an atmosphere of

joy and fervour.The Bapco Club has consistently displayed its keenness to conduct this significant traditional activity on an annual basis, which is widely accepted by large sectors of people in the kingdom.During the Holy Month of Ramadan, children traditionally throng the streets collecting sweets and nuts, and playing drums requesting Gergaoon which is the traditional distribution of sweets to commemorate this tradition in the region.

Gergaoon Night Held in Awali Eid Al Fitr Celebrations Held at Bapco Club

Bapco, represented by the Technical Services Department (TSD) Refinery Laboratory, has recently been awarded with a Certificate of Merit by Chevron Global Lubricants as part of a worldwide cross check testing programme. The Chevron proficiency testing program is a process by which the performance of Bapco’s Refinery Laboratory, and that of other petroleum products testing laboratories around the world, is assessed by comparing the results of tests done by the individual laboratories on a common sample of an oil product. “The certification is a result of the Bapco Refinery Laboratory’s outstanding performance in the testing of a blind sample of Automatic Transmission Fluid (C15-03). The fluid sample was tested and reported in March 2015”, said Bapco’s General Manager Refining Mr. Hafedh Al Qassab. “A total of 100 laboratories were registered, with 64 laboratories participating in the testing process, of which the Bapco Refinery Laboratory has the esteemed distinction of being the only laboratory among all the participating ones which successfully met all the criteria and was consequently the only one awarded with the prestigious Certificate

of Merit”, he said. It was also noted that the Bapco Refinery Laboratory performed extremely well in the crosscheck program, and achieved top ranking in 6 out of 9 tests carried out. Bapco’s Refinery Laboratory employees were duly commended by the Bapco Management, and Acting Deputy Chief Executive for Refining and Marketing Mr. Khalid Al-Sabbagh mentioned, “On behalf of Bapco senior management I am proud to recognize the Refinery Laboratory for their focused performance and committed efforts exerted in this tremendous accomplishment The Laboratory staff are truly living and demonstrating Bapco Values, and this achievement echoes Bapco’s strong emphasis on maintaining the highest level of quality at all times, which comes as part of the company’s continued efforts exerted towards achieving excellence in Safety, Health, Environment and Quality as a matter of utmost priority in the company’s day-to-day operations. “This achievement is in line with the directives of the National Oil & Gas Authority (NOGA), and the Bapco Board of Directors”, Mr. AlSabbagh concluded.

An Eid celebration was recently held at the Bapco Club for Club members, Bapco employees and their families to commemorate Eid Al Fitr. The celebrations were attended by a large number of employees, their children and families who participated in a number of fun activities. A variety of entertainment activities were organised for attendees including visits by popular cartoon characters for children, children’s games and competitions, various stage programmes, a fancy

dress competition and so on. Children and attending members remarked that the organisation of the event had been done very well and that they enjoyed a wonderful and memorable time on the occasion of Eid. The event comes in line with Bapco’s consistent efforts exerted at bolstering cultural activities in the kingdom and its sustained efforts aimed at promoting social, familial and cultural spirit among its large body of employees and their families.

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Ship Impact Protection Safety Enhancement at Wharf

Bapco Holds Safety Award Presentation for Q1

Fahima bids Farewell after 34 Years

Another operational safety milestone has been achieved at the Bapco Wharf. As part of the ongoing safety enhancement at Bapco Jetties, the Ship Impact Protection System (SIPS) has been built at berths 3 & 4, through a project which commenced in May 2014. The system will safeguard the jetties concerned, associated equipment and the T-head integrity against ship incidents while being berthed/un-berthed or during maneuvering operation. The project initiative and justification were taken as a result of two ship incidents that were experienced at the Wharf between 2000 and 2010, one at the # 3 berth and the second one at the # 4 berth. The project was successfully and safely completed in February 2015; however, due to minor incomplete relevant safety items the berths became fully operational in April 2015.In this regard, Bapco’s Manager - Oil Storage & Exploration Department, Mr. Abdul Elah Fakhroo commented at a celebration ceremony for all parties involved, “The undertaking of this significant project in such a safe and timely manner without

encountering any incidents is a true reflection of the professionalism, dedication and teamwork exercised throughout the project. I would like to offer my personal congratulations and also those of the Senior Management, to all involved for a job well done.”

The Bahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco) has recently held a safety sward presentation ceremony for Quarter 1 of the year at the Refinery Training Centre. Present at the event were heads of various departments and divisions of the company, members of the Executive Management and a number of Bapco employees. The awards were presented following the successful completion of HASP reporting for Category 1 and 2. 12 out of 19 departments were awarded at the ceremony, with department managers in attendance to present the awards to the concerned employees from their department.

In addition to the distribution of awards, a presentation on HASP was also delivered by Ahmed Khalil, Manager – Health, Safety & Environment and Bapco’s Deputy Chief Executive (Refining & Marketing) & Chairman of the Environment, Health & Safety Committee Mr. Ebrahim Talib addressed attendees, thanking them for their dedicated and enthusiastic efforts in enforcing Bapco’s steadfast safety philosophy, urging them to continue their valued efforts in highlighting this facet as a prime value of the company.

Fahima Abdul Rahman, a long-time employee of Bapco has recently retired from the company after over three decades of continuous service. Fahima was a Senior Administration Officer in the Expatriate Administration section of Bapco’s Administration Department. Commencing her career with the company in 1981, she has best been known for her diligent efforts and as a high performer in her department. Winding up her tenure with Bapco after a long and memorable career spanning a little

over 34 years, Fahima was presented with a retirement gift as a token of appreciation by Bapco’s Acting General Manager – Human Resources & Administration, Mr. Faisal Kaladari, in the presence of Manager - Human Resources Mr. Mohammed Hussain. Fahima has often been described by her colleagues as a hard worker who was consistently kind and helpful to her peers at all times throughout her career. Bapco wishes her a healthy retired life and the very best in her future endeavours.

New Contract Awarded for Supply of Water Treatment and Process Chemicals

Bapco Team Visits Al Shrooq Service Station

Why BOOST It?

Bapco has awarded a new long term agreement for the supply of Water Treatment and Process Chemicals to GE Water & Process Technologies Middle East FZE (GEWPT), Dubai. GE is one of the world’s leading in this field. Competitive bids were received from prominent water treatment and process chemicals suppliers from around

the world and a comprehensive evaluation process was carried out which involved Technical Services Department (TSD) and the Procurement Department. Based on GE’s strong technical and commercial proposal, and their technical expertise and experience, Bapco is confident that the new treatment chemicals and the technical

services that they will provide, will help in sustaining and improving the reliability and performance of Bapco’s cooling towers, steam generators, boilers, primary effluent treatment and crude and vacuum distillation overhead systems. A three year agreement with GEWPT was finalised and signed on 23 July 2015 in the Refining Division Conference Room. Bapco’s team at the signing ceremony comprised those closely involved in the bid evaluation and negotiations, and was led by Mr. Hafedh Al-Qassab, GM Refining Division. The GEWPT delegation was led by Dr. Mohamed Abou Zour, Upstream Team Leader ME & Africa. GM Refining Hafedh Al-Qassab noted that, “Bapco and GE have had a long history of doing business together in many different fields, and after a break of 5 years in the area of water treatment, we are looking forward to a new chapter in our relationship in the reliable supply of water treatment and process chemicals suitable for

Bapco’s facilities, as well as the provision of high level technical services which will lead to improvements in our operations and performance.” GM Refining also congratulated the Bapco team from TSD and Procurement for their hard work and effort in completing a very thorough and detailed bid evaluation in a timely manner.The photograph shows (back row, left to right): Mohammed Hassan Al-Tarrah (Commercial Manager, Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo W.L.L), Robert Geary (Category Lead, Procurement), Dr. Greg Lilburne (Manager TSD), Abbas Shukralla (Category Specialist, Procurement), Sreedhar Venkatraman (Senior Process Engineer, Utilities-TSD), Aqeel Al-Muharraqi (Superintendent FCCU/Utilities-TSD)(Front row, left to right): Younis Salman (Manager Procurement), Hafedh Al-Qassab (GM Refining), Dr. Mohamed Abou Zour (Upstream Team Leader, GE), Suleiman Habahbeh (Area Manager, GE).

A team from the Bahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco) has paid a visit to the new Al Shorooq Station, as part of the technical support being provided by the supplier prior to the commissioning of the station. Located near the Alba roundabout in Nuwaidrat, the Al Shrooq service station is being launched with the aim of catering to all customers and inhabitants of the area. With an area of 2490m2, the Dealer-owned, Dealer-operated facility will consist of a total of 6 gasoline Quadra-

dispensers providing Mumtaz and Jayyid fuel, as well as 2 diesel Quadra-dispensers, and boast a serving capacity of 16 vehicles simultaneously. Some of the technological innovations utilised in the station include a Continuous Leak Detector system for Double-skin underground storage tanks interstitial space, provision for vapour recovery-Stage 2, and the introduction of a new design of manhole chamber and fuel system fitting to enable testing systems during the station operation. Moreover, this design will also make the station easier to maintain and will contribute to the reduction

of maintenance costs, which comes as a primary benefit. Bapco’s Local Marketing Department has provided technical guidance and support to the consultant/private investor to complete the design and construction of the new station. The building of the new station reflects Bapco’s commitment towards fostering the process of continued growth and development in the kingdom, with the adoption of the latest applicatable technologies in the energy industry. The move also comes as part of Bapco’s continued ambitious efforts exerted towards the growth of the kingdom’s energy industry.

Most accidents happen

because people don’t think

or because they don’t look

before they act. Sometimes

they think that the job is

routine, like getting a text

message while walking

along, opening it and

answering it; simple! They

have done it a hundred

times – no problem. This

time, however, they take

their eyes off the ground; trip, correct themselves and

carry on. Others, at work, in the mall, in the park, they

all act the same. Hundreds of people every day walk and

text or chat aimlessly on their mobile and occasionally,

someone trips and corrects themselves – what’s the

problem? The problem is when someone trips and doesn’t

correct the fall and breaks their mobile or fractures their

wrist/ankle – again they recover so no major problem.

The major problem is when someone (you) trips and the result

is an incurable injury or death. In Bapco, we try to encourage

the entire workforce to work safer, to think about the job in

hand, being in work or at home. BOOST observations help

you observe unsafe acts and correct them, so hopefully if

you’re willing to consider the observation comment(s), you

and others will be safer.

Always keep your eyes on your path and hold the hand rails

whenever you use the stairs!

Neil Gilbert

BOOST Steering Committee Member

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Deaf Society Holds Ramadan GhabgaA Ramadan Ghabga was held last month by the Bahrain Deaf Society at the Bapco Club in Awali, during the Holy Month of Ramadan. Various officials from Bapco were present at the event, including Bapco’s Deputy Chief Executive (Refining & Marketing) Mr. Ebrahim Talib, as well as officials from the company’s PR department. The event garnered a good turnout, and guests enjoyed the evening thoroughly which served as a social and cultural fixture for all. Scores of families along

with their children attended the event which turned out highly successful. As part of the event, speeches were given by Mr. Talib and officials from the Deaf Society, in addition to a Holy Quran recitation by children. Further, a skit was also conducted and a presentation was held for attendees and additionally, a raffle draw was also held which gave lucky participants the opportunity to win exciting prizes. In a nutshell, the event was a great success and attendees were highly pleased with the arrangements.

Diabetic Society Holds Ramadan Ghabga in Awali

The Bahrain Diabetic Society held a Ramadan Ghabga last month at the Bapco Club in Awali. The Ghabga was attended by Dr. Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Bahrain’s Minister of State for Defence Affairs, Bapco’s ex-Chairman of the Board, Mr. Adel Khalil Almoayyed, Deputy Chief Executive (Refining & Marketing) Mr. Ebrahim Talib, and other members of Bapco’s top management as

well as officials from the Bahrain Diabetic Society. A large number of attendees comprising a number of families and their children also attended the event, which was highly successful. Featured in the event were numerous key speeches, entertainment activities. The Ghabga featured a number of fun activities for both adults and children, and culminated in a dinner for the attendees.

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A number of employees from various divisions and departments in Bapco have recently been recognised by the senior staff of their respective divisions/departments. The employees were recognised for the continued diligent efforts that they have exerted over an extended period of time in the company, and their unstinting dedication towards achieving the goals of the

organisation, once again proving that they are indeed the most important asset of the organisation by being hardworking members of the Bapco family. For their part, the employees thanked the Bapco Management for its constant guidance and support, which has enabled them to perform their tasks in a highly efficient manner in line with the aspired goals of Bapco.

Employees Recognised for Diligent Efforts

Health Promotion Employees Distribute Water Bottles

Committee Gears Up for EHS Week 2015

In line with its Well-being Project 2020, Bapco’s Health Promotion Unit under the Medical Services Department continued its ongoing activities with a “Beat the Heat” campaign, during which Health Promotion staff distributed water bottles to Contractor employees at the Contractor gate to help combat the soaring summer temperatures and negative health effects caused as a result of employees’ prolonged exposure to high temperatures.

Bapco’s Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Week Committee held a meeting recently to discuss preparations and progress regarding the company’s EHS Week 2015, which is scheduled to be held from 4 to 10 October 2015. The committee has been exerting its dedicated efforts, preparing for pre-EHS week activities as well as programmes scheduled to be held during the week itself. Pre-week events such as the Bapco Summer Camp will be held during the month of August 2015 and will include a number of interactive workshops delivering various key themes of EHS such as healthy eating, water conservation, renewable energy and health and safety tips for home and school as well as a Refinery tour. Bapco’s EHS Week Committee is headed by Chairwoman Samah Al Hamad,

who commented: “We understand the importance of EHS in the company and in the society as a whole and hence would like to stress that our EHS Week does not strive to simply distribute material

to its recipients. We are also taking active steps to ensure that

the philosophy and values behind our

EHS activities are clearly delivered as a result of these efforts.”Beginning in August, the

first EHS Week Mail Drop shall

be distributed to employees, which will

carry valuable information and guidelines for EHS Week 2015.Bapco’s EHS week activities began during the 1980s and the fixture has been held bi-annually since, as part of the company’s sustained commitment towards fostering key EHS affairs in Bapco and Bahrain.

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Market Highlights:1. Saudi Aramco raised its Official selling Prices (OSPs) for August-loading barrels of Super Light and Extra Light while making cuts of 10, 30 and 40 cents per barrel respectively for its Light, Medium and Heavy grades. Overall, OSPs in Asia remain at a historically low level which could bode well for sales in a crude market which appears tighter than at any point in recent months. 2. FGE in its latest issue of Chairman’s Corner released last week, sees oil prices will bounce around US$60-80/bbl through 2020. Through end 2016, FGE expect to see prices occasionally dip below this range, with the risks are to the downside, not the upside.3. For the first time since 1999-2000, Kuwait has posted an “actual” budget deficit. The KD2.31bn ($8.0bn) deficit for fiscal year 2014-15 after transfers to state reserves is almost entirely due to the $22/bbl fall to $81/bbl in the average price Kuwait received for its crude exports. 4. Saudi-based Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (Apicorp) has announced the establishment of a US$3bn sukuk programme and is looking to issue its first sukuk by the end of this year, as part of the programme. According to an Apicorp statement, Standard Chartered is acting as the sole arranger. Apicorp’s chairman said that the programme will enable Apicorp to extend attractive financing terms to its clients and partners alike, and enhance Apicorp’s ability to participate in financing some energy-related projects which may not otherwise attract the commercial banks.5. Saudi Basic Industries (Sabic) declared that it has inked a joint-venture (JV) deal with Korean petrochemical manufacturer SK Global Chemical to produce polyethylene products. As per the deal, both the companies will spend $640 million to buy Nexlene technology and will build a plant to manufacture various high-performance ethylene / alpha-olefin copolymer products in Ulsan, South Korea.The facility will produce 230,000 tonnes of products a year and is set to be owned by Korea Nexlene (KNC), which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the JV holding company Sabic SK Nexlene (SSNC), which will be headquartered in Singapore.6. Rosneft; the top Russian oil producer; and the Indian Essar Oil have signed a non-binding term sheet for Rosneft to buy an equity stake of up to 49% in Essar Oil (which controls the Vadinar oil refinery, India’s third largest), the Indian company said in a statement last Thursday. The latest proposal to purchase a stake in Essar is conditional upon due diligence, determination of the transaction price, execution of definitive transaction documents and receipt of requisite approvals, the Indian refiner said.A source close to the matter said the entire process, including due diligence, will take at least two to three months.Rosneft also signed a deal to supply the refinery with 200,000 barrels per day for the next 10 years. The deal is consistent with Rosneft’s goal to send 40% of its oil exports to Asian markets by 2019, up from about a third now.7. Myanmar is seeking joint-venture partners to import, store, distribute and sell oil products in the Southeast Asian country, according to a tender document (closes on October 20) seen by Reuters last week.

The Myanmar Petroleum Products Enterprise (MPPE) operates storage facilities and is in charge of retail and wholesale distribution of petroleum products under Myanmar’s Ministry of Energy.The new joint-venture company will be required to expand the business and rehabilitate existing facilities. MPPE will hold 51% of equity while the foreign company will hold the rest. The joint venture will be for a maximum of 30 years after which it could be extendable by two 10-year periods.8. Renewable and Alternative Energies:Oman is pushing two very different solar projects as it searches for alternatives to burning gas, whose domestic output is likely to peak in the medium term:a . State-led Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) and US-based GlassPoint Solar will build the Miraah solar thermal plant to improve recovery of heavy and viscous crude from Amal oil field. The plant will deliver 1.02GW of thermal power – no electricity is produced – in the form of 6,000 tons/day (6,000 m3/d) of steam.b . Oman’s Authority for Electricity Regulation (AER) meanwhile has issued the country’s first license for solar photovoltaic (PV) pilot plant at Mazyunah, which AER sees as a means of assessing the feasibility of commercial deployment of PV technology and gauging the challenges of larger projects using similar technology.The license will enable a joint venture of Oman’s Bahwan Engineering and US firm Astonfield to sell electricity to state firm Rural Areas Electricity Company (Raeco) for two years.

Crude:

Current Trends in the Energy Market

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Introducing – Bapco Charger ECO

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Swimming Pool Safety

The Bapco EHS Committee held its monthly meeting for July 2015, during which the following were discussed:• There were no Non-Lost Time Injuries (NLTI’s) or Lost Time Injuries (LTI’s) during June 2015; however a first aid injury was recorded during June 2015. YTD there have been 4 NLTI’s and 18 First Aid injuries.• A presentation was made on the feedback from Oil Spill Committee highlighting the committee’s activities during the first Half of 2015. It was requested to expedite the merger between the Oil Spill and the Crisis & Emergency Response Procedures (CERP). • 3 Process Safety Incidents were recorded during June 2015; out of which 1 has been classified as Tier 1 as per

API RP754 standard while 2 were classified as Tier 2. • There were 12 vehicle accidents during June 2015, 10 involving Bapco and 2 contractor drivers. 3 accidents were due to Bapco driver fault. YTD there have been 69 vehicle accidents compared to 58 in 2014. • There were 2 planned flaring events due to the shutdown activities and 2 unplanned flaring events during June 2015. The Environmental Performance Index (EPI) currently stands at 6.05 vs. target of 7. We must continue with our efforts to reduce unplanned flaring, and also improve the performance of all the measures in the EPI in order to achieve our target.• A presentation was made on Road Safety Program

highlighting the increased trend of vehicle accidents in the Company and a proposal to revert such trend. • Ministerial Order No. (3) of 2013 with respect to banning construction activities during the period from 1200 to 1600 hours came into effect from July and will continue until August 2015. The oil & gas sector is exempted from the provisions of this Order provided the necessary precautions are in place to mitigate the risks of heat. • Heat stress campaign will be launched on 3rd August highlighting the precautions necessary when working in hot environment. All are encouraged to participate in the campaign activities.

Key Issues Discussed/Raised at EHSC MeetingTuesday, 14 July 2015

Well-being Committee Launches “FOCUS” Publication

Bapco’s “Well-being Project 2020” team has recently published a new publication titled “Bapco Wellbeing FOCUS”. The quarterly has been launched with the aim of covering a wide range of topics related to health with the aim of fostering the fitness and welfare of company employees, Contractors, their families and society in general. As we flip the pages, the inaugural volume of “Bapco Well-being FOCUS” (Volume 1 – June 2015) kicks off with speeches from Bapco’s Chief Executive Dr. Pete Bartlett, Deputy Chief Executive (Refining & Marketing) & Chairman of the Environment, Health & Safety Committee Mr. Ebrahim Talib, Mr. Ghassan Al Muhanna, General Manager – Human Resources & Administration in charge of Oil & Gas Affairs, and Manager – Medical Services, Dr. Spyridon Trous. The publication is the outcome of concerted efforts exerted by many different members of the “Well-being 2020”. Volume 1 of “FOCUS” consists of highly insightful material including interviews with company employees and health practitioners from the company’s medical facilities, and various interesting and informative features which discuss the ill effects of various commonly-followed health habits and how the reader can overcome health issues to live a long and healthy life. It also discusses the various

health campaigns held in the company till date in length, with in-depth coverage on the programmes supplemented by photographs which provide useful glimpses on the various events. Also featured is a highly enriching piece on the Awali Hospital and its Chief Medical Officer Dr. Tariq Hameed, as well as a column by Awali Hospital’s Dr. Brett Garrett, “Stop Smoking”. Rounding off the issue is a series of articles and tips on healthy eating, and just before signing off; you are treated to an article on yoga therapy from Yoga Specialist Fatima al Mansoori. Bapco’s “Well-being Project 2020” has been launched with the aim of underlining the importance of following good health practices among employees, their families and the society in general. The project is comprised of various activities such as monthly health campaigns held in the company, where leading health practitioners from around the kingdom as well as top health providers are invited to the company to educate the employees and discuss specific fitness issues in detail. The project has proven to be a great success thus far and continues strongly with its vision of achieving a healthy workforce and society in general. The project has been launched with the tagline, “Don’t Think, Do It” and encourages employees and all participants to adopt the concept of a healthy lifestyle in numerous domains. The “Well-being Project 2020” is being run by a team of highly motivated and diligent “Well-being ambassadors”, who have been selected from the different departments to spread the principles of the project among

employees.

What is the best way to keep my child safe around swimming pools? An adult should actively watch children at all times while they are in a pool. For infants and toddlers, an adult should be in the water and within arm’s reach, providing “touch supervision.”

For older children, an adult should be paying constant attention and free from distractions, like talking on the phone, socializing, tending household chores, or drinking alcohol. The supervising adult must know how to swim.

Pool Rules If you have a pool, insist that the following rules are followed: • Keep toys away from the pool when the pool is not in use. • Empty blow-up pools after each use. • No tricycles or other riding toys at poolside. • No electrical appliances near the pool. • No diving in a pool that is not deep enough. • No running on the pool deck.• Use non-slip materials on the pool deck, diving board and ladders.• The steps of the pool ladder should be at least three inches wide, and the ladder should have handrails on both sides small enough for a child to grasp. There should be a ladder at both ends of the pool.• Electrical equipment should be installed by a licensed electrician • Check with a professional pool contractor to be sure the depth is sufficient for a diving board or slide. Always put a slide in a deep area of the pool-- never in shallow water.• There should be a fence at least six feet high around all sides of the pool with a locked gate to keep children out when there is no supervision and the fence should be constructed so it is difficult to climb.

Lawn furniture, trees and shrubs should not be close enough to provide an easy boost over the fence. Avoid using a side of the house as part of the fence; toddlers have wandered out through an open patio door or window and drowned.• Mark water depths conspicuously. Use a safety float line where the bottom slope deepens.• Above-ground pools: Install sturdy guard rails around the pool deck. Look for rolled rims on the metal shell to be sure the rims do not present a sharp cutting edge if someone falls. The access ladder to the deck should be sturdy and without protruding bolts or other sharp edges. The access ladder should swing up to prevent children from unauthorized entry or should be easily removable for secure storage away from the pool area.

• Check the pool and equipment periodically for cleanliness and good maintenance. Cover all sharp edges and protruding bolts; repair rickety or broken ladders and railings. Replace non-slip materials when they wear out.• Teach children to float or swim as soon as possible.• Always provide competent adult supervision when the pool is in use.• No one should ever swim alone.• Caution children against showing off and playing rough and explain the dangers of running and diving recklessly.• Never push others into the pool.• When using water slides, always go feet first.• Before diving or sliding, check to be sure that other swimmers are out of the way.• Keep rescue devices and first aid supplies near the pool.

•Teach children what to do in case of emergency. An alarm bell that could

summon help would be a good idea.• Keep electrical appliances such

as radios out of the pool area because of the hazard of electrical shock.• Never swim after drinking alcoholic beverages, eating or taking medications.

Pool Safety Tips for PetsThere are some basics rules you can follow to prevent tragedy when pets are around the family pool. First, your pet should always be taught where the steps in the pool are located, in case he falls in or gets in trouble while swimming. Even pets that are experienced swimmers can sometimes panic if they accidentally fall in the swimming pool. Pets that are too small to use steps should not be allowed in the pool.Here are some other helpful strategies for keeping your pet safe:• A fence should be installed around the pool.• Install a pet-safe ladder in the pool so your pet has easy exit access.• Pets should not be allowed around the pool without supervision.• Pool covers are NOT a form of protection. Covers can be deceptive to pets, as they look like a solid surface but can give out and lead to a tragedy.• Familiarize your pet with water at a young age; don’t assume he can swim.• Consider purchasing a pool alarm system. These float in the pool and go off when there is a disturbance in the water.• Take your pet to the veterinarian immediately if a near-drowning or water injury occurs.

By:Dr.JamalAhmedKamal

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Saturday, August 1, 2015 Saturday, August 1, 201516 17Oil & Gas NewsFarnek Biogas Initiative Goes Live to Help

Families in NepalDAIKIN Completes the Transition towards One

Brand, “DAIKIN” Brand

Tendeka Expands in China with Exclusive AICD Agreement

UAE-based Farnek, the region’s leading total facilities management (FM) company has unveiled the latest initiative under its 2015 social engagement and corporate social responsibility strategy, with the installation of its first biogas plants in rural Nepal.Working with its long-term sustainability partner, myclimate, the Switzerland-based non profit climate protection foundation, the biogas initiative idea was first mooted in September 2014 with Farnek looking at ways to support the families of its multicultural workforce - many of whom come from developing nations - as part of its drive to become a recognised leader in sustainability.“Over 19% of our employees are Nepalese, and with these isolated rural communities in the country facing ongoing challenges in terms of access to clean, affordable energy, this was a great opportunity for us to contribute towards improving living standards for the families of our team members and advance the sustainability agenda in Nepal at a vital community level,” said Markus Oberlin, CEO, Farnek.Biogas plants provide a mainstream renewable energy solution allowing people to produce methane by fermenting animal waste. The construction of the plant is very simple. A pit is dug close to the house, within which an enclosed dome-shaped digester is built underground out of clay and bricks, which is then covered by soil. There is an inlet for cow dung (which is mixed with water) and other organic waste and liquids, which decay producing methane. An outlet pipe, then carries the methane gas direct to the kitchen for cooking and lighting. Even the slurry of the remaining manure serves as a high quality fertilizer replacing chemicals and it can also be sold on to other farmers.The dung from two or three cows each day produces enough methane gas for five hours of cooking or lighting. Each biogas plant saves the equivalent of five tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions per year for up to 20 years, thus contributing to reducing the impact of fossil fuel usage. Sandrine Le Biavant, Director Consultancy, who heads-up all of Farnek’s sustainability programmes said: “We currently have the pilot projects in place and are keen to widen the initiative to other areas of Nepal, as well as potentially to other countries with similar needs, such as India.“It’s also a great educational tool as it demonstrates sustainability in action and

creates awareness amongst all our employees, about carbon offsetting and the value-add of implementing renewable energies for the future,” she added.Le Biavant confirms that Farnek is also using the initiative as a tangible example of successful sustainability programmes with the aim of getting other UAE-based companies involved in the project, and thus extending its reach to more families across Nepal and boosting the carbon offsetting potential.The benefits of the Farnek-sponsored biogas units include access to a cleaner and safer source of energy, enabling rural families to produce their own electricity, heat and fertilizer. Also according to the WWF, due to their reduced workload, families can save up to 2.17 hours per day.Health benefits are also there with a reduction in medical issues due to the inhalation of the carbon dioxide from firewood using for cooking and heat. It also provides a new source of income from the sale of the fertiliser to other potential biogas plants. Farnek’s Camp Boss and coordinator in Nepal, Bhumidatta Agasti, visited the families for a week and returned with very practical feedback. “When the women found out that they could create cooking gas from cow dung they were very happy. Now they have a smoke free kitchen and they don’t have to venture into the jungle to collect 20 kilos of firewood a day. They are the envy of their neighbours and as such, they are creating further demand for renewable energy.” The impact of aggressive deforestation due to traditional reliance on fossil fuels is also reduced to a corresponding figure of 1.8% per year with a long-term forecasted drop of up to 50% over the next three decades.“Our fledgling efforts have, to date, been positively welcomed by the local communities, and have also been recently recognised at the annual FM Awards in Dubai, where Farnek’s biogas project was awarded ‘CSR Initiative of the Year’,” added Le Biavant.Following the devastating earthquake in Nepal in late April, Farnek also put in place a support system for employees who had lost close family members and/or had their homes damaged or destroyed and many employees also voluntarily donated money to their Nepalese colleagues to help the relief effort, which amount was doubled by Farnek as extra financial support.

Since the acquisition of McQuay International in 2006, Daikin had integrated many of its attributes and innovations that had positioned McQuay as a Leader among HVAC applied equipment manufacturers.“We are pleased to announce that as of April 1st, 2015, we completed the transition and started using the Daikin brand for all our products and services,” said Mr. Michel Farah, Product Planning Director at Daikin Middle East and Africa. “This represents a single source for all air conditioning product ranges for residential, commercial and industrial applications. We will continue developing industry leading Innovative and energy efficient systems

with the highest level of comfort and sustainability designed to meet customer and regulatory requirements,” he added.“At the same time we will continue to provide aftermarket service and parts for all of our McQuay installed products,” added Mr. Sanjeev Maheshwari, Director of after-sales service at Daikin Middle East and Africa.As a part of the transition, Daikin changed the legal company name from “Daikin McQuay Middle East FZE” to “Daikin Middle East and Africa FZE,” effective as of July 2nd, 2015.“This is a very exciting and important change for our company. Completing the transition of our brand in this region will help us achieve our goals with continuous focus on investments in talent, technology and creating long term relationships with our customers,” said Mr. Yuji Miyata, Chairman of Daikin Middle East and Africa.

Tendeka, the provider of completions

systems and services to the upstream oil

and gas industry,has signed a two-year

agreement with Eternal Asia Supply Chain

Management for the exclusive supply of

its market-leading FloSure™ autonomous

inflow control devices (AICDs) in China.

The strategic partnership with Eternal Asia,

China’s first listed supply chain service

enterprise, is a significant development

in Tendeka’s growth within the country.

Eternal Asia has a sound knowledge of

the highly important Chinese market,

and the company’s global footprint

will provide Tendeka with potentially

greater business opportunities in

the country’s oil and gas sector.

Tendeka’s focus is to improve returns and

create value for our client’s wells by providing

high quality completions and well services

to significantly improve well performance.

Tendeka’s AICDs, part of the company’s

fully integrated sandface completions

solution, have a proven record for delivering

results by reducing unwanted gas or water

production, enabling increased oil recovery

rates and a much better sweep of the reservoir.

More than 10,000 FloSure™ AICD valves

have been installed to date globally in

light and heavy oil wells, ensuring uniform

production longevity and increasing

production rates by up to 50% in comparison

to passive inflow control technology.

Alan Pearson, Tendeka’s chief financial

officer said: “The combination of Tendeka’s

technology and product knowledge with

Eternal Asia’s local expertise and innovative

supply chain systems will provide clients

with an AICD system that will significantly

increase the yield from Chinese oil fields.

“We look forward to developing a

strong relationship which benefits

both companies and provides the

Chinese oil industry with an innovative

solution for maximizing recovery.”

Xu Sun, Eternal Asia’s director said: “We

have been very impressed with the benefits

that Tendeka’s FloSure™ AICDs can bring

in maximising oil production, and we can

envisage many developments in China

where their deployment will be appropriate.

“Clearly, the FloSure™ AICD is not

just an evolution of the ICD. It is a

revolutionary technology in its own right,

delivering impressive results throughout

the world, and we are sure the Chinese

oil and gas industry will welcome it.”

Tendeka has a proven track record in the

provision of completions and reservoir

monitoring products, systems and services.

Its robust solutions help operators overcome

the technological challenges they are

facing, as it works to continuously develop

its offering to the oil and gas industry.

Saturday, August 1, 2015 Saturday, August 1, 201518 19Social PageBahrain in the Old Days

Clockwise(fromleft):MountedcamelguardattheRefinery(1930);FirstOilWellSpudding(1931);KeroseneDealers(1934);MosquitoControlinVillages(1950)

FICTION

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New Books at the Awali Library

TITLE AUTHOR NO.

TIME OF DEATH Mark BILLINGHAM 8069

HIDE HER NAME (Book 2 in The Four Street Series) Nadine DORRIES 8072

AT THE WATER’S EDGE Sara GRUEN 8074

MR MERCEDES Stephen KING 8075

WITHOUT A TRACE Lesley PEARSE 8076

TITLE AUTHOR NO.

HITLER’S LAST DAY - MINUTE BY MINUTE- Jonathan MAYO & Emma CRAIGIE 8083

BLINDS, CURTAINS & CUSHIONS Caterine MERRICK & Rebecca DAY 8083

THE MIRACLE OF PETROLEUM JELLY Jamie SIGH 8089 Ingredients(Rice)

• 200ml rice wine vinegar

• 4 tbsp. sugar

• 4 tsp. salt

• 750g sushi rice

(Sushi & Maki rolls)• fish (tuna, salmon, white

fish)

• raw king prawns (with shell)

• 2 tbsp. sake

• wasabi paste

• seaweed

• cucumber

• avocado

MethodFirstly, make/buy your Sushi

vinegar, and set aside.

1. Wash the rice thrice, then drain

and leave to stand for 15 minutes.

Bring 1 litre of cold water to a boil

and add seaweed and rice. Simmer

with the lid on for ten minutes, then

leave to stand without taking the lid

off for another 20 minutes.

2. Tip into a large wooden bowl,

sprinkle on the sushi vinegar and

cut through into the rice with a

slicing motion with a wooden

spatula.

3. Fan to cool, with a wooden

paddle (or an old tablemat), for ten

minutes. Turn the rice over, fan for

two minutes. Repeat this four times

and the rice should be at room

temperature and just sticky enough.

4. Use the rice immediately as it is

past its best after a few hours.

5. For the Nigiri sushi, cut your

chosen fish carefully into strips.

Always try to get sushi-grade fish,

and always use top-notch fresh

fish - some sushi fish has been

deliberately frozen to kill any

bacteria.

6. Take the prawns, peel them

leaving the tails intact and butterfly

them carefully taking the dark strip

out from underneath. Impale them

on a skewer lengthways to take out

the bend.

7. Place 500ml of water in a pan

with the sake and bring to the

boil. Simmer the prawns until

pink - this should take about two

minutes. Leave to cool and remove

the skewer. You will have straight

prawns which will be easy to place

on the rice.

8. Take a ball of rice about the size

of a walnut, roll it in your hands

to polish the outside, but don’t

compress the rice too much.

9. Place a dot of wasabi on the top.

Place a prawn or a fish strip onto

this. Press into place with a tapping

motion between your thumb and

middle finger. Repeat to use up as

much of the fish as you wish to turn

into Nigiri.

10. For the Maki rolls, take a

bamboo-rolling mat, cover it

liberally with cling film. Take a half

sheet of Nori seaweed. (The ones

made with half a sheet are smaller

and have more filling to the rice

ratio, and are a better eat.)

11. Cover with rice all over except

for the edge facing you, where you

need to leave an empty border of

about ¾ inch. - this will give you a

join. Press the rice down firmly but

gently to give you a thin but even

coating. Down the middle, line up

your strips of filling – choose from

salmon, cucumber, avocado and

wasabi. Roll the mat away from

you, catching the filling into the

roll. Firm up with the mat.

12. Unroll and using a knife with

a damp blade cut into bite-sized

pieces.

13. Serve the Nigiri and Maki rolls

with pickled ginger, wasabi and

soy sauce.

Note:MakesureyouhaveaSushi

matbeforeyouproceedtoprepare

thedish

Try Your Hand at some Japanese Cuisine

Solution

PuzzleTry to fill in the missing numbers. • The missing numbers are integers between 0 and 9.• The numbers in each row add up to totals to the right.• The numbers in each column add up to the totals along the bottom.• The diagonal lines also add up the totals to the right.

• PR Department’s Ahmed Al Musaifer

displays his cartooning prowess with an

illustration echoing Bapco’s strong safety culture.

The image depicts a dedicated Bapco employee

spreading the safety culture with signs and safety

reminders which strive to remain in people’s

minds at all times; while at home, at work and

while using Bahrain’s roads.

Saturday, August 1, 201520

• A monthly newspaper issued by The Bahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco) • Editorial: Dinesh Ramanathan Photos: Duaij Khalifa Design: Sanjeeb Roy

Alba Ramadan 3X3 Basketball Closing Ceremony Held

Ashes 2015 off to Hot Start

The Alba Ramadan 3X3 basketball tournament concluded its activities last month with the participation of the Bapco Ladies Basketball Team. The closing ceremony was held at the Alba tent in the presence of HE Shaikha Hayat bint Abdul Aziz Al Khalifa, Member of the Supreme Council for Youth & Sports, Member of Bahrain Olympic Committee and Chairwoman of the Women’s Sports Committee. Also present at the ceremony were key figures and personalities and a large

number of basketball fans from around the kingdom, members of the Bapco Management and employees of Bapco and Alba. The Bahrain National Team were declared champions of the tournament. At the ceremony, in which the National Team members were awarded, members of the Bapco Ladies Basketball Team were awarded with trophies and were also presented with Sadeem fuel cards as a token of appreciation. Thanks were also extended to Bapco’s General Manager -

Marketing Mr. Khalid Buhazza for his valued support, which ensured the success of Bapco’s participation in this key sporting activity. Bapco’s initiative is in line with its dedicated efforts aimed at fostering sporting activities in the kingdom and at supporting women’s sports in Bahrain.The tournament commenced on 19 June and concluded on 3 July 2015 with all matches being played at the Alba Club in Riffa.

• Dutch goalkeeper Edwin Van Der Sar flies without wings to spectacularly save a header from Fernando Torres in April 2011. Van Der Sar, then a part of the Manchester United line-up, has himself credited the Stamford Bridge save as one of the best of his career.

Memorable Moments

The widely-anticipated Ashes 2015 cricket series between Australia and England kicked off on 8 July 2015. A best-of-five test contest, the series is evenly poised after England drew first blood with a comprehensive 169-run conquest of Michael Clarke and company, before Australia recovered quickly to dish out a sound thrashing to Alastair Cook’s men with a 405-run victory at the prestigious Lord’s cricket ground in only four days of play.Standout performances so far have included top-scoring Steven Smith’s double-hundred during the second test, with the young Sydney batsman once again proving to be a key pillar of the Australian batting order. Englishman

Joe Root struck 134 at Cardiff as young guns from both sides once again proved that they are here to stay, while 37-year old Aussie opener Chris Rogers defied age to strike a masterful 173. For the bowlers, Josh Hazlewood leads the standings with a tally of 10 wickets to this name, while England’s Stuart Broad, spinner Nathan Lyon and 6’6” World Cup sensation Mitchell Starc follow closely with 9 wickets apiece.With games scheduled at Edgbaston, Nottingham and The Oval over the remainder of the summer, you can bet that both sides will be hungry for much more than prestige, renewing their rivalry on the turf with everything to play for.

The 2015 Wimbledon Championships came to a close on Sunday, 12 July 2015 at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in London, with Serbian world number one Novak Djokovic being crowned champion for a second successive year after a 7-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-3 triumph over Swiss great Roger Federer. Djokovic was at his unbeatable best and stretched his Grand Slam tally further to an impressive 9 slams after being shocked in Paris for the title by Swiss powerhouse Stan Wawrinka. Runner-up for the second straight year at nearly 34 years of age, Federer continues to be the all-time leader with a masterful total of 17 Grand Slams. On the women’s side, Serena Williams of the United States continued her thorough

dominance across all surfaces in 2015, picking up her third straight Slam of the year with a 6-4, 6-4 score line over Spanish upstart Garbine Muguruza in the final. Williams had to hold off inspired performances by local youngster Heather Watson and then dangerous Belarusian Victoria Azarenka earlier on in the tournament. The younger Williams will undoubtedly be gunning for a Calendar Slam when the US Open kicks off in New York on August 31. In Doubles competition, first-time champs Jean-Julien Rojer and Horia Tecau picked up the Men’s title, while in the Ladies’ Doubles it was Swiss Martina Hingis and India’s world number one Sania Mirza who won a three-set contest.

Djokovic, Williams Continue Dominance at Wimbledon