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A newsletter FOr MeMBers OF the pipeline industries guild
Strong increase in workloads for 2015 Mace industry report P3
Anglian Water £200m alliance revealed Five companies now on board P5
Awards for Murphy, MWH Global, Mouchel All the latest industry accolades P6
Dinners, technical lunches and golf days Your Branch reports P10
In the pipelinewinter 2014
Summit SeasonFull reports on the latest global conferences and
meet-ups P8
P24
Contentspipeline news3 Business updatesOur industry is set to enjoy a 14% upsurge in workloads, according to a report. Also, how to get gas from grass and new robot pipe inspections.
5 New projectsAnglian water announces its AMp6 framework partners and wrc and pure launch a new pipeline condition service. Awards 6 Recognition Murphy wins praise for health & safety and Mwh global and Mouchel staff pick up honours.
pipeline people7 Your storiesnational grid superheroes and BAM cyclists raise charity cash.
Cover feature8 Summit season it’s been a busy season for conferences and meet-ups. in the pipeline offers full reports from the latest industry events in Abu dhabi, prague and Manchester.
Branch & panel news10 Regional reportsAnnual dinners, technical lunches and more of your networking events.
down to business14 Welcome p.i.g. welcomes eight new guild members and provides a rundown of the products and services they offer. 15 Diary the need-to-know dates from december to April.
‘I encourage the Guild to continue to promote British
companies willing to work in international markets.’
Roberto Pirani, former panel chairman, p8
it is with greAt pleAsure that i introduce the guild’s december newsletter. Once again, the pages are full of the activities that have taken place over the last few months.
By the time you’re reading this issue, i will have attended three of our nine branch dinners. this year, i have been impressed with a number of things: the growing attendance, the camaraderie and the networking. Of course, it would be remiss of me not to mention the great locations and food too. guild dinners have for many years been a pivotal part of our members’ networking activities and it’s good to see they still provide that opportunity. thank you to all who have sponsored and attended this year’s events so far. More are still to come.
At each of the dinners, i’ve talked about the guild’s desire to engage more with our young professionals (Yps); and our future Yps, by becoming involved with universities. Over the last few months, both the director general dr Cheryl Burgess and i have had a number of opportunities to start that process and the response so far has been extremely positive. we will keep you updated in future in the pipeline newsletters.enjoy reading this issue. if you have a story, news or information you feel should appear in the next issue, do make sure to let the hQ team know.
Finally, i wish all guild members a very happy Christmas and prosperous new Year.
Fine food, great networkingJohn ineson, chairman
Prague, Abu Dhabi and Manchester
played host to recent industry events, p8
Views expressed in in the pipeline are not necessarily the views of the pipeline industries guild. All information correct at time of going to press. produced on behalf of the pipeline
industries guild by indigodog publishing ltd. tel: 01732 452180 www.indigodogpublishing.co.uk
02 In the pipeline
pipelinenewsRAISE A GLASS TO RADIUS radius systems ltd has delivered 5km of pe100 dark blue drinking water pipe in record time to lagan Construction group, contractor for northern ireland water. the pipe was used in the installation of a strategic main that will transfer water from north to south west Belfast.
AUbIn OpEnS In DUbAI Materials technology and engineering specialists Aubin group has established a new office in dubai following significant business success in the Middle east. the firm enjoyed growth of 52 per cent in the region this year from the sale of its well services and pipelines products.
Business updates the latest industry news, including recently completed projects, innovations and more
03 In the pipeline
internAtiOnAl consultancy and construction company Mace has released its uK tender cost update for Q4. the regular update from Mace surveys its supply chain for market feedback, to provide better advice to clients. some of the key findings include:n a surge of demand in London,
the UK’s largest construction market, but also capacity shortages as a result
n slower recovery in the regionsn predicted tender price inflation
upwards from 4.5% to 5% by the end of 2014, as pressure on the supply chain continues to affect tender levels
n continued growth in private and public sector housing
n delays to new energy and transport projects
n a ‘maturing’ recovery which is becoming more balanced as growth spreads
n an expected ‘strong’ increase in workloads across our industries.
Take a look at the full Tender Cost Update UK report.
‘Maturing’ economic recovery L o n D o n
P E R T H
Ocean Installer enters OzMove will meet client demand for its subsea construction services
AS PART oF oCeAN Installer’s continuing global growth strategy, the company has established office in Perth, Australia, to meet client demand for subsea construction services.
ocean Installer has recently hired Bijan K Mahapatra to lead the office in Australia. Mr Mahapatra has more than 30 years of experience in the offshore subsea engineering and construction industry.
Meanwhile, ocean Installer has been awarded a contract for an umbilical installation project with oceaneering for LLoG on the Delta House project in the Mississippi Canyon Area. The work will be carried out using Normand Vision, ocean Installer’s highly advanced construction support vessel (CSV). It marks Normand Vision’s first SURF Subsea contract in the Gulf of Mexico.
nAtiOnAl grid has hooked up a new green energy facility that turns local crops into sustainable gas. Built by renewable energy company Future Biogas, the project at holkham in norfolk uses a process known as anaerobic digestion to turn locally-grown crops such as maize and grass into sustainable gas – enough to fuel up to 2,500 homes and businesses on average through national grid’s gas network.
Up to 80 projects pendingthis is the first such biogas facility to connect to the gas network in the county, and over the next eight years national
grid expects to connect up to 80 more. Biogas, made from crops, sewage and other ‘biomass’, can make a significant contribution to keeping energy supplies secure, affordable and green.
richard Court, head of stakeholder delivery at national
grid, said, ‘gas for local homes and businesses from local crops is great news for norfolk. we’re committed to working with customers like Future Biogas to connect their projects to our gas network and ensure we can all benefit from alternative forms of energy like this.’
AT A GLAncE:n Anaerobic digestion turns
crops such as maize and grass into sustainable gas.
n Holkham is the first UK biogas facility to join the gas network.
n National Grid expects to connect up to 80 more projects in the next eight years.
Grass. Fuel of the future?n o R F o L K
national grid hooks up the first of a wave of renewable energy biogas projects
‘The outlook for the next 12 months ispositive, with workload expected to increase by an average of 14% and salesprices by 4.3%’
July 2014
www.macegroup.com
Capacity shortages hit London marketTender Cost Update UK
A surge in demand in recent months in the London area has led Mace Cost Consultancy to increase its forecast for tender cost inflation to 4.5% in the region for both 2014 and 2015. The upward revision is driven by a capacity shortage among contractors which is leading to significantly reduced competition and rising margins. The forecast for 2016 remains at 4.0% as industry capacity is expected to grow and moderate the upward pressure on prices.
Elsewhere in the country there is still enough capacity to meet demand, and competition is still keeping price increases to a minimum. Our forecast for average inflation in tender prices therefore remains unchaged at 2.0% for 2014, rising to 2.5% in 2015 and 3.0% in 2016, by which time the general economic recovery is expected to have increased demand for construction in the regions.
It is now a regular occurrence for contractors to turn down tender opportunities, particularly if they involve single stage tendering, incomplete design information or significant construction risks. We are also seeing overheads and profit allowances increasing to levels that have not been seen for the last five years as competition is reduced.
Chris Goldthorpe, Managing Director Mace Cost Consultancy
Recovery maturing and becoming more balanced as growth spreads.
Economy
Infrastructure New energy and transport projects are slow to come to the market.
The London construction market is experiencing capacity shortages as demand increases while the regions continue to see subdued growth.
Workload The consensus of survey evidence shows that workloads are expected to increase strongly.
Retail Sales Longest period of sustained growth since 2007.
Inflation CPI up from 1.5% to 1.9% but outlook stable for rest of 2014.
0.4%
Unemployment Down to 6.5% from 7.8% a year ago, but earnings are still subdued.1.3%
London Largest construction market sees surge in demand leading to capacity shortages.
Strong demand in London but recovery slower in the regions.
Private
Lond
on
Reg
ions
Good growth in both public and private sectors expected to continue to 2016.
Housing
2008 2014
Investment Highest since 2008 indicates solid increase in business confidence.
Mace report on the construction industry suggests high but uneven demand and a ‘strong’ increase in workloads
ocean Installer’s Nomad Vision (CSV)
Holkham: from grass to gas
‘With our experience and Mahapatra’s local knowledge, we are well positioned to expand in the region.’ Steinar Riise, CEO, Ocean Installer
Click here to read the full report
04 In the pipeline
pipelinenewsSTOppLE cELEbRATES 1000global pipeline service provider t.d. williamson has celebrated the installation of its 1000th stopple train double block and bleed isolation. the stopple train system was developed in response to demand for a more dependable, efficient and effective isolation system.
FREnch SAy ‘OUI’pipe manufacturer gps pe pipe systems has supplied its polyethylene push-Fast pipe and fittings system for a major power project in France. More than 30,600m of this high-performance pipe, along with fittings, was supplied for the €200m infrastructure project.
Business updates More news, including a look at the recent north sea oil find and innovative robotic pipe inspectors
sea and as the industry looks to maximise economic recovery from the basin, increasing exploration activity and finding new ways to collaborate will be critical to realising remaining potential. this discovery is a great example of both.’
the well was drilled by gdF suez e&p uK ltd as operator, with the transocean galaxy ii jack-up rig under a joint well agreement between the two licence groups.
the business and energy minister Matthew hancock commented, ‘this discovery shows exactly what can be achieved in the north sea if companies work together to maximise the considerable potential of remaining oil and gas reserves.’
C E n T R A L n o R T H S E A
Major oil find in North Sea
INNoVATIoN, eNGINeeRING and manufacturing business Synthotech Limited has been awarded £5.67 million investment to design and develop a robotic inspection device. The device will conduct in-line inspection of complex underground pipework in Above Ground Installations operating at high pressure and potentially high flow rates. The project is a partnership with National Grid
Gas Transmission and Premtech and will reduce the number of unnecessary excavations and help to extend asset life.
‘our team of skilled mechatronic engineers are delighted to be a part of this successful bid, and in particular the opportunity to work with National Grid Gas Transmission and partner companies to develop a truly unique solution that will be a world first,’ said Mr
Wez Little, innovations director, Synthotech Limited.
The award comes from ofgem’s Network Innovation Competition, and complements Synthotech’s five-year plan to become a global specialist tech provider. The project will build on their previous success of developing robotic in-pipe solutions, and the ongoing NIA-funded ToRS project for the remote replacement of aged iron distribution mains and services.
Pipe inspection? Send in the robots… Synthotech wins investment to develop robotic solution for gas pipeline inspections
n o R T H Y o R K S H I R E
gdF sueZ e&p uK ltd and Bp today announced a new exploration discovery in the uK Central north sea. the discovery, referred to as ‘Marconi’ by gdF suez and ‘Vorlich’ by Bp, was flow tested at a maximum rate of 5,350 barrels of oil equivalent per day.
ruud Zoon, managing director of gdF suez e&p uK ltd said, ‘this is an encouraging exploration discovery in a part of the Central north sea that needs additional volumes of hydrocarbons to open up development options for several stranded discoveries.’
Working togethertrevor garlick, regional president of Bp north sea said, ‘As Bp marks its 50th year in the north
n The discovery spans GDF Suez-operated block 30/1f (licence P1588) and BP-operated block 30/1c (licence P363).
n Yield could reach 5350 barrels per day, or 50million barrels in total.n The find coincides with BP’s 50th year in the North Sea.n Business and energy minister Matthew Hancock praised the venture.
AT A GLAncE:
Bp and gdF suez discover new Central north sea field that could deliver up to 50m barrels
The discovery coincides with BP’s 50th year in the North Sea
‘I’ll be back’: a robotic device
prepares to inspect
AngliAn wAter has announced the final set of framework partners who will help deliver around £200 million of work across the region during AMp6.
Five companies are expected to form the firm’s integrated Maintenance and repair (iMr) alliance, which is divided into two specialist areas covering water and water-recycling projects. the partners will be encouraged to contribute ideas and experience across both areas of work.
Clancy docwra and Kier Mg have signed contracts to carry out the firm’s water infrastructure maintenance work. this will include carrying out around 40,000 jobs a year such as repairing burst mains, finding and fixing leaks and replacing lead pipes. the
contract is expected to be worth around £140 million between 2015 and 2020.
Joint business plan the company also announced the four preferred bidders for its water recycling maintenance work, which includes fixing collapsed sewers and replacing damaged manholes. this section of work is expected to be worth over £60 million in the same period.
the four bidders – Clancy docwra, Claret Civil engineering, danaher & walsh and public sewer services – will spend the next three months working on a joint business plan before signing contracts to form the final part of the iMr alliance, which will complete approximately 7,500 water recycling jobs every year.
Anglian Water announces £200m allianceCompany reveals partners for its AMp6 framework
C A M B R I D G E S H I R E
C A L G A R Y
pipelinenewsTEchnIp In IRAcEmAtechnip will supply 114 kilometres of high-technological flexible pipes for the ongoing development of the iracema north field, located in the santos Basin pre-salt area, Brazil. the contract was awarded by tupi BV and delivery is expected to start in the first half of 2015.
mAjOR mERGER AMeC plc and Foster wheeler Ag have joined forces to become Amec Foster wheeler plc, a new force in engineering and consultancy. Amec Foster wheeler plc has a highly skilled workforce of over 40,000 in more than 50 countries, with a £6.3 billion order book.
New projectsupdates on recently announced contracts and ventures from across the pipeline industry
05 In the pipeline
Pipe partnership launchedWRc and Pure offer innovative pipeline condition service
WRc, the innovation consultancy in the water, gas and waste and resources sectors, has announced its partnership with Pure Technologies. Pure is a world leader in the development and application of innovative technologies for inspection, monitoring and management of physical infrastructure.
Through its new, innovative Assess and Address approach to all underground assets irrespective of size, material, or depth, WRc and Pure are driving down the cost of pipeline operation and maintenance, whilst delivering improved overall asset lifetime. Dale Hartley, commercial
manager of Pipeline Assess and Address says, ‘The service will allow accurate assessment of the condition of underground assets and enable development of least-cost solutions to ensure serviceability is maintained with minimum/no interruption.’
G u L F o F M E x I C o
Subsea 7 S.A. wins Royal Dutch Shell Gulf of Mexico contract Value ranges from $50M to $100M for 27-mile installation
Assess and Address will offer inspection services
to the utility sector
Subsea 7 S.A, leader in seabed-to-surface construction and engineering, has been awarded a contract by Royal Dutch Shell for installation work in the Gulf of Mexico. The contract value is in the range of $50 million to $100 million for work that involves the installation of 27 miles of 8-inch Flowlines and Steel Catenary Risers (SCRs), with associated structures such as Pipeline end Terminations (PLeTs) and inline structures (ILS).
work to begin in 2016The main offshore installation phase is expected to take place in the second and third quarters
of 2016. Craig Broussard, vice president, Gulf of Mexico, said, ‘Subsea 7 is proud to continue to work with Shell, building upon our strong track record in the deepwater subsea construction market in the Gulf of Mexico.’
The alliance will tackle water and water
recycling projects
‘We are proud to work with Shell, building on our strong record in subsea construction in the Gulf of Mexico’ Craig Broussard, VP Gulf of Mexico, Subsea 7
Awards&honoursmOvE OvER ALAn SUGAR vAn OORD: TOp TRAInERS
06 In the pipeline
public and regulated services provider Amey and south west water have been recognised in the top 100 Apprenticeship employers list, which was announced at the national Apprenticeship Awards in Birmingham. the list is compiled by the national Apprenticeship service and City and guilds.
the national traineeship survey has awarded marine contractor Van Oord traineeship of the Year in the technical category. Van Oord won for its thorough training of technical students in aspects of marine contracting, dredging, and the offshore and onshore wind sector.
Recognition praise for an innovative health and safety scheme and honours for high achievers
J MurphY & sOns limited received praise and an award at this year’s international pipeline and Offshore Contractors Association (iplOCA) health & safety Awards in Abu dhabi for its outstanding never harm Culture programme and continued commitment to health and safety.
designed, developed and delivered in-house, the programme goes beyond traditional approaches, such as cautioning or policing behaviours, and instead focuses
on the subconscious and conscious processes which form the choices and subsequent attitudes that shape people’s behaviours. By recognising the link between choices, systems and people, and placing safety at the core of the business, Murphy has achieved sustained and measurable improvements in safety performance and enhanced business efficiency.
enhancing safetythe judges of iplOCA’s health & safety Award recognised the programme as a well-defined
Healthy showing by Murphy GroupBuilding and civil engineering expert picks up awards for innovative health and safety programme
A B u D H A B I
MWH Global’s Janet Linden Cooper has been honored with the
2014 outstanding Private Company Director award by the Denver Business Journal/National Association of Corporate Directors. She was selected because of her service and dedication to maintaining a high standard of duty and care in her role as a member of several distinguished boards
of directors. Cooper has served as a member of infrastructure engineers MWH’s board of directors since 2009. She has also served as the chief financial officer of McDATA Corporation and as senior vice president of Qwest Communications.
dedicated serviceCurrently, Ms Cooper sits on several public company boards including the program committee for Girls Hope/Boys Hope of Colorado, a non-profit which assists capable, at-risk youth get college educations.
Outstanding contributionMWH’s Janet Linden honored with director award
C o L o R A D o L o n D o n
ACE win for MouchelGrant Rumbles wins at european Ceo Awards
The Association for Consultancy and engineering (ACe) recognised Mouchel’s Chief executive Grant Rumbles at its
european Ceo Awards dinner. The ACe awards recognise exceptional leaders within the industry who demonstrate strong integrity and who have contributed to the industry and wider society.
Grant received the Sterling Award which specifically recognises ‘an individual who has shown significant progress or
demonstrates major achievements in the business within a short period in office’.
Commenting on the award, he said, ‘Mouchel has been through an interesting and exciting journey over the past few years and, while I have played my part, it is the collective effort of employees that has ensured success.’
Andy Ball (right), MD of Murphy subsidiary Land & Marine, receives the award from the IPLoCA’s Bruno Maerten
initiative, which helps to enhance safety and one which seeks to continuously improve and adapt through lessons learnt and best-practice implementation.
Compounding its success at the iplOCA health & safety Awards,
Murphy recently won a silver Award at the royal society for the prevention of Accidents (rospA) Occupational health and safety Awards for its continued commitment to health and safety as a core company value.
‘The collective effort of employees has ensured success’ Grant Rumbles, Mouchel CE
Kerpow! Charity record smashedL E I C E S T E R S H I R E
national grid superheroes perform amazing feats for Children in need
07 In the pipeline
pipelinepeoplemcKEnnA jOInS mOUchEL international infrastructure and business services group Mouchel has appointed dr Janice McKenna as operating group director for environment and maritime. Janice joins Mouchel from hr wallingford and Jacobs, where she held senior operational and sales positions.
AppOInTmEnT AT KEyLInEKeyline – supplier of heavy building materials, rail materials, civils and drainage solutions – has appointed Mark whittaker to further the growth of its rail, utilities, highways and geotechnics sectors, as well as its national contractor/housebuilder business.
Your storiesnew appointments, charity fundraisers and training opportunities for industry professionals
P o R T T A L B o T
Sign up to gas class, 2015 Increase staff’s knowledge of high-pressure gas with these specialist training courses from Penspen
PeNSPeN’S european asset management business (formerly GreyStar europe) is offering practical and classroom-based tuition on high-pressure gas transmission systems. The courses take place at purpose-built facilities in Neath – one of the best-equipped centres in the UK. By attending, managers, engineers and technicians will benefit from specialist knowledge, expert insight and increased confidence.
Delegates get practical training on legislation, standards, safety, maintenance and operation of systems above 7 bar. Content ranges from site entry procedures and gas sampling, to purging and commissioning complex pipeline systems.
cOURSES AvAILAbLE:n A two-day isolation, venting
and purging course preparing delegates for safely isolating, venting and purging a section of gas pipeline and plant. Dates – 17-18 March and 29-30 April.
n A five-day intensive programme covering legislation and standards, safe working practices, system design and pipeline inspection. Dates 23-27 March and 29-30 April.
For more information, phone Christopher Williams on + 44 (0)1639 713010 or email [email protected].
CiVil engineers BAM recently held their Annual Charity Cycle Challenge around Cork’s rebel County. intrepid cyclists tackled routes of various lengths, from 140km to 20km, taking in spectacular scenery along the way including the coast road
to timoleague and picturesque Kinsale. For non-cyclists, a rebel ramble was organised which involved a train ride from little island to Kent station to sample by foot Cork City landmarks.
the weary adventurers then congregated back at BAM’s little
island office for a barbecue, which included a fun bus for all the kids – big and small. the event raised €5,000 for penny dinners, an organisation based in hanover street in Cork that serves in excess of a 1000 meals every week to people in need.
C o R K
With a rebel bell: the cycle route took in the best of the Rebel County
A super-huMAn effort by fun-loving national grid staff at hinckley has raised a record amount for the BBC’s Children in need – £2,800, smashing through last year’s sum of £2,500. the event included a superhero competition as well as a decorate a biscuit stall and a lots of quiz games with prizes.
tanya upton, national grid organiser commented about the event, ‘we have all
been superheroes – without exception. whether it’s our colleagues dressing up as Batman, superman, wonder woman or someone working hard behind the scenes, everyone played a part.
‘Our success is down to the efforts of us all. it’s about teamwork – where would Batman be without robin! we are absolutely delighted to have raised so much money for Children in need again this year.’
Pedal powerBAM Contractors ride raises £5,000 for hot meals charity
under secretary of state deCC, who gave the opening address, and Keith parker, CeO, nuclear industry Association.
P.I.G. – a prominent rolethe pipeline industries guild played an important role in the event, with our former chairman roberto pirani chairing an Oil and
gas panel as well as a round-table discussion on the same subject.
he said, ‘Many business opportunities exist in the oil and gas and, in particular, the pipelines field, including pipeline interconnections between countries and compressor stations. i encourage the guild to continue in its effort to promote British companies willing to work in international markets.’
during this year’s event, and at follow up meetings, a number of potential partnerships between British and Cee companies were discussed.
ATTEnDEES: n 50+ UK companiesn over 30 representatives
from Cee countries including Slovakia, Poland, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary and Austria
n Delegates outside the Cee from Serbia, Bosnian and Herzegovina
n 80 Czech energy companiesn British ambassador to the Czech
Republic Jan Thompson oBen Baroness Verman,
parliamentary undersecretary of state, DeCC
n Czech minister of trade and industry Jan Mládek
Wanted: UK pipe partners
P R A G u E
08 In the pipeline
‘I encourage the Guild to continue in its effort to promote British companies willing to work in international markets.’ Roberto Pirani, former Guild International Panel chairman
the great energy summit in prague offered uK companies potentially lucrative introductions to Central and eastern european decision-makers it wAs the uKti’s largest regional event of the year in Central and eastern europe (Cee). And the aim of the great energy summit, held in prague on 22-23 October, was to bring together energy and investment leaders in Central and eastern europe (Cee) with British companies.
Over 230 participants from 12 countries attended, including representatives from over 50 British companies, numerous British and Cee ministers, and many decision-makers from companies across the Cee.
the uKti and the British embassy in prague, with the active participation of the ambassador Jan thompson OBe, did a superb job of organising the event. speakers included Baroness Verma, parliamentary
From left to right: Peter Kratky, senior trade and investment adviser; Raluca Tudor-Petcu, senior trade development adviser; Darek Czarnocki, UKTI Team Poland; Katarzyna Zwolak, GReAT programme manager, emerging europe; Sashka evtimova, deputy head UK Trade and Investment; eva Kopecka, senior trade and investment adviser; Zsuzsa Némedi, senior trade adviser; Dorota Rakowska, trade and investment adviser; Tim Buisseret, Head of UKTI
COVer FeAture
Summit SeasonIn the Pipeline reports from a number of prominent industry events in autumn 2014
Former Guild International Panel chairman Roberto Pirani at the Prague event, where he chaired the oil and Gas Panel
OVer 620 delegAtes gathered for the 48th iplOCA Annual Convention at the ritz-Carlton Abu dhabi, grand Canal, from 13 to 27 October. the event included presentations from industry experts on topics as diverse as Breaking ground on the southern gas Corridor in europe, green infrastructure, and Allsea’s single lift ship pieter schelte. speakers included leading figures from shell, Bp, transCanada and many more prominent organisations.
the event included cultural visits to dubai, Yas Marina Circuit and Ferrari world, which provided a great opportunity for delegates to meet in a more informal setting.
Pipe federation meetingFrom the guild’s point of view, a key event on the itinerary was a
Industry gathers in Abu DhabiA B u D H A B I
talks and presentations, cultural events and a meeting place for p.i.g. and similar pipeline industry bodies were all on the table at iplOCA 2014
09 In the pipeline
meeting of the world Federation of pipeline Associations. the meeting was hosted by iplOCA president najib Khoury and iplOCA executive secretary Juan Arzuaga. Members, including our director general Cheryl Burgess, discussed topics of common interest to all. these included health and safety, the global shortage of skilled personnel,
training opportunities, universities offering Msc qualifications in pipeline engineering, new technologies and sharing best practice, as well as current and upcoming activities and events of the Federation members.
the guild looks forward to greeting members of the world Federation at our Annual dinner in london on 10 March 2015.
IPLOCA 2014 included a number of cultural visits, which provided guests with a great opportunity to meet in a more informal setting
oN 28 NoVeMBeR, UK Trade & Investment and Shell Kazakhstan in cooperation with the Kazakhstan government department of local content development (NADLoC) hosted a Kazakhstan oil & Gas Briefing Partnership Forum at Manchester United.
Kazakhstan is a UKTI High Value opportunity (HVo) target market, with capital investment in the order of £40 billion anticipated in the next five-year
period. over 220 people attended the event, including 57 Kazakhs and representatives from around 140 UK companies. This was the seventh such event in the UKTI/Shell/ NADLoC Partnership Programme and was by far the largest. To date, some 38 partnerships have been formed under the Programme.
To sign up to the UK Kazakhstan oil & Gas Programme, contact [email protected].
Manchester United, 220: Kazakhstan, 40 billion over 200 attended a briefing at the football club to discuss multi-billion-pound partnership opportunities
M A n C H E S T E R
What a result: 57 Kazakhs and representatives from around 140 UK companies gathered at old Trafford
P.I.G. director general Cheryl Burgess (left) during the
World Federation of Pipeline Associations
meeting
COVer FeAture
Summit Season
10 In the pipeline
Branch&panel newsthe eastern Branch hosts its annual dinner on 23 January 2015 at the Marriott hotel in peterborough. this will be a black tie, great gatsby-themed event and the ticket price will include a three-course dinner and the opportunity to enjoy the wonderful jazz, blues
DInnER wITh GATSbyRegional reports Your Branch updates, including annual dinners, technical events and competition winners
and soul singer dawn Kennedy. don’t miss the chance to meet your industry peers at this great networking occasion. Also, there are several sponsorship opportunities available for guild members. if you are interested, please contact Kate howes at [email protected].
An eXCellent turnOut of more than 300 members and their guests from across the pipelines industry made for a hugely successful 51st northern Branch Annual dinner, on 31 October at the Midland hotel in Manchester. After-dinner
speeches came from neil ‘razor’ ruddock and Kevin Connelly, who entertained the audience, each in their own unique style.
the night also raised £3,958.60 for the north west Air Ambulance and the good life Orphanage, charities chosen by
the northern Branch chairman Mike Flynn. the Branch would like to thank all of those who attended the annual dinner as well as all the following sponsors: Flynn Construction, united utilities, leven energy services, Cobra & uK ireland, supply uK
hire shops ltd, t&K gallagher ltd, laing O’rourke, utilergy limited, long O’donnell and northumbrian water. without their generous help and support it wouldn’t be possible to run this hugely successful annual networking event.
n o R T H E R n B R A n C H
Your five minutes start… nowA record 17 companies entered this year’s Innovation Day presentation competition
n o R T H E R n B R A n C H
A ‘huge’ successlarge guest list and big charity total for annual dinner
oN WeDNeSDAY 15 october, United Utilities hosted the Northern Branch’s 11th Product Innovation Day in the newly remodelled conference centre at their Lingley Mere premises.
As in previous years, participating companies set up exhibition stands to show off their innovative products. The doors opened at 12 noon and throughout the afternoon a steady stream of United Utilities staff, and many others, toured the exhibition area and chatted
with the exhibitors about their innovations and products.
At around 5pm, guests were treated to a finger buffet, courtesy of United Utilities, after which the exhibitors gave five-minute presentations about their innovative product or service. These presentations were judged by a panel of three: Mike Flynn, managing director of The Flynn Group and current Northern Branch chairman; Christine McCarthy from United Utilities; and Steve Kent from the event’s
organisers Pipe equipment Specialists. The presentations were judged on a number of aspects, including innovation, presentation skills, technical content and timing.
This year 17 companies took part, which is the highest number ever, and the winning presentation came from R2M Ltd, who presented their new MoLeCoR Class 500 MoPVC pipe. Capita were runners up. Next year’s event takes place on 14 october at the same location.
The 17 entrants were judged on innovation, delivery, technical content and timing
Left to right: Andrew Bridge, Midlands Branch chairman; Keith Mole, International Panel chairman; Mike Flynn, Northern Branch chairman; Adrian Blakemore, Irish Branch chairman; John Ineson, chairman; Phil Clisham, Utilities Panel chairman; Rob Graham, Scottish Branch chairman
11 In the pipeline
Branch&panel news
the AnnuAl MidlAnds p.i.g. dinner was held on 21 november at the stratford upon Avon welcombe hotel spa and golf Club. the Midlands Yp Branch committee organised a successful corporate golf day in the morning and early afternoon, providing a perfect prequel to the sell-out dinner in the evening. After-dinner speaker John Martin provided
the evening’s entertainment and the chosen charity, Macmillan Cancer support, benefited from the generosity of dinner guests, who raised £1775 during the raffle. the raffle prizes were two Manchester united tickets donated by long O donnell, a flat screen television donated by wolseley uK – MCA, Champagne from Fisher german, and a night’s
B&B at the Menzies welcombe hotel donated by the hotel.
A big thank youthe event was supported by a string of generous sponsors – Amey, Capita symonds, darke engineering, Fisher german, laing O’rourke, long O donnell Associates ltd, wolseley uK-MCA, QeM solutions, rayden engineering and severn trent water. the Branch thanks the Midlands Committee for its support, (in particular the dinner convenor trevor doolan), p.i.g. hQ, the sponsors and everyone who attended the dinner.
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Fisher German rules the fairwaysFisher gerMAn, pss hire, rhead group, Amey and Fss technologies made up a well-attended golf event on 21 november at stratford golf Course. despite some wet weather, the course was in fine condition with firm greens on all holes. the great service (and breakfast) from the club was also appreciated by all players.
The winners are…Fisher german scooped the first prize, followed closely by rhead group who finished just two points behind. individual prizes for longest drive, closest to the pin and best score were awarded to players from rhead group and pss hire. the Branch would like to thank uis, wolseley, pss hire and rhead group for donating prizes.
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Guild digs visit to JCB headquartersA Midland Branch technical visit offered fascinating insider insights into the construction machinery specialist
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A sell-out eventthe Midlands Branch Annual dinner included golf, good food, raffles and plenty of entertainment
THe MIDLANDS BRANCH’S technical event at the JCB Headquarters, Rochester, on 10 November proved a popular date with Guild members from across many of our branches.
This informative tour gave an opportunity to learn about the company’s history and to see the JCB machinery, plant and equipment throughout the years. The delegation were given a privileged-access tour of the factory production line and shown the innovative methods and quality-control systems employed
during the production of the industry-leading JCB Backhoe Loader and Loadall machines.
The Guild committee would like to thank JCB, as well as Norris Plant Hire and Sales, TC Harrison, JCB and McAndrews Utilities Ltd for their assistance with the event.
Players from five Guild companies took part
Guests observed the production methods used for the Backhoe and Loader machines
Guild members enjoyed an overview of JCB history as well as a chance to get up close with the equipment
Rob Graham, Scottish Branch chairman; Matthew Sumerling, onshore Panel chairman; Cheryl Burgess, Guild director general; James Clarke, Young Professionals Panel chairman; Andrew Bridge, Midlands chairman; John Ineson, Guild chairman; Hayley King, South east Branch chairman; Phil Clisham, Utilities Panel chairman; Jo Anne Wilson, charity rep; Robert Murray, Wales & West Branch chairman
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YP winner announcedTHe WALeS & WeST YoUTH Paper Competition 2014 enjoyed a record 13 entries. The final five gave their presentations on 13 November in Bath, with topics ranging from epoxy resins for pipe relining to anaerobic wastewater treatment. This year’s winner, revealed at the Wales & West dinner, was Duncan Hassall from Mouchel for his paper Sea Water Intake Pipe. Well done to him, and also to the runner up Laura Swain from Morrison US.
From left to right: Neil Drew, Wessex Water; Duncan Hassall, Mouchel; Liam MacFarlane, Wessex Water; Sophie Stanhope, Synthotec; and Laura Swain, Morrison US
the wAles & west Branch held its annual dinner on 5 december at the thistle hotel in Bristol. Over 250 people attended the evening, which began on a high note with a jazz drinks reception.
Chairman robert Murray chose help for heroes as this year’s charity and the guests successfully managed to raise £1,858 on the night. this was a fabulous sum for an organisation providing help for those wounded in Britain’s current conflicts.
Breaking wales & west tradition, a representative from a second charity, 353, delivered the after-dinner speech. 353 is a charitable trust set up with the
aim of helping members of the military community. the speech about its work went down very well with guests, who raised an additional £1,300 for its cause.
Youth paper winnersthe night also included the ever-popular raffle. winners this year were: first prize Mr K Beaumont; second prize Mr M stratton; and third prize Mr s holton. in addition, Chairman robert Murray announced the results of the 2014 Young professional paper Competition. Congratulations to first prize winner duncan hassall (see more information below).
Following the event, p.i.g. honorary life Member ruth Allen took to twitter to congratulate everyone for raising money for our two charities.
wales & west thank all those who attended and would like to wish them a happy Christmas and a prosperous new Year.
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Jazz, drinks and dinner A full itinerary of music, drinks, food and fundraising made for a memorable wales & west annual dinner
The night included a jazz drinks reception, dinner, YP winners, a charity fundraiser, a raffle and more
YPN paper competition
winner Duncan Hassall (left) receiving the
YPN shield
Wales & West chairman Robert Murray
and his top table
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On 10 OCtOBer, the scottish Branch broke with its usual tradition of giving a scottish guild dinner and held instead a Vip technical lunch at the glasshouse in edinburgh. surrounded by glorious views of Calton hill and edinburgh city centre, the venue and talks proved to be a huge success.
special guest speaker ian Cartwright, head of construction, capital delivery, for national grid,
presented a topical talk about the new contracting operating model and how this would impact on both the organisation and its service providers.
Sound bite speechesthree other speakers each provided 10-minute ‘sound-bite’ presentations on new industry tech. dr Julia race looked at the future of carbon capture and storage. rob graham revealed
the benefits of using cloud-based software. And george tuckwell gave an entertaining talk on geophysics, using diY analogies to hammer home his points.
said guest Mark taylor, regional business development manager for Bredero shaw, ‘i thoroughly enjoyed the lunch. it was well organised, included interesting presentations, and provided good networking opportunities – all in under three hours.’
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Tunnel talk fascinates An eastern Branch technical event offered insights into the Thames Tideway Tunnel
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Back to the pastA Northern Ireland technical event looked at ways to restore a crucial grid asset to its former glory
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A room with a viewA scottish Branch Vip technical lunch gave glorious views of Calton hill and edinburgh as well as a fascinating glimpse at the latest industry developments
oN 23 oCToBeR, The Northern Ireland Branch hosted its technical event at The Mount, Belfast. Forty people attended the evening which featured a presentation titled ‘Back to the Past’ by Stephen Hemphill from Mutual energy (Stephen is also the former chairman of the Guild’s Northern Ireland Branch).
The paper looked at the Moyle Interconnector, a 500MW HVDC electrical link between the high voltage power grids of Scotland
and Northern Ireland. This is a key component of energy infrastructure between the geographical regions, supplying cheaper power and enhancing security of supply.
technical challengesThe Moyle Interconnector was commissioned in 2002 and enjoyed world-class levels of reliability. However, since 2010 it has suffered multiple cable faults, which have resulted
in technical and commercial challenges for the Mutual team.
Stephen shared some of the challenges the team successfully overcame. He also outlined the plans to restore this asset to the high-reliability levels enjoyed prior to 2010. This well-received talk was followed by a technical Q&A session afterwards.
A big, big project, in every respect
Moyle: multiple faults since 2010
The lunch’s ‘menu’ included 10-minute talks on new industry technologies
updAtes On the progress of the thames tideway tunnel made for a well-attended eastern Branch technical event on 3 december at the national Centre for deafblindness, peterborough. in this joint event with the institute of Civil engineers, simon Morris from Ch2M hill gave guests the background and logistical requirements of the major project.
the thames tideway tunnel is a major new sewer, urgently needed to protect the tidal river thames from increasing pollution caused by combined sewer overflows discharging sewage into the river. At 25km in length, up to 7.2m in diameter and 65m underground at its deepest point, the tunnel is the largest project of its type in europe.
Seven year projectstarting in west london, the proposed route for the main tunnel generally follows the path of the river thames to limehouse and ultimately Beckton sewage treatment works. the project will take approximately seven years to construct and requires a total of 24 sites across 14 london boroughs to construct and operate it. Once operational, the thames tideway tunnel (in conjunction with the lee tunnel which is currently under construction) will reduce discharge volumes by around 94% in a typical year.
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mISSIOn: SAUDI ARAbIAthe uKti Oil & gas Mission to the Kingdom of saudi Arabia takes place on 9-12 February. saudi Aramco plans to invest $40bn a year over the next decade and this event offers opportunities for firms in the oil and gas, and petrochemical sectors. see the diary (next page) for details.
pOSSIbILITIES In pOLAnDp.i.g. is supporting the two-day Central and eastern europe shale gas and Oil summit 2015 in poland. the event will explore possibilities for the polish shale gas industry, bringing together government officials and experts with operators and license holders. More details in the diary.
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Glanville environmentalBased throughout the south west and Midlands, glanville environmental provides a fast, efficient and cost-friendly service for commercial and domestic clients. services include high-pressure water jetting, tankering, gully cleansing, septic tank emptying, CCtV surveys, search and rescue, relining, sewer diversions, construction and civil works, building, tank and soakaway installations, highway and railway workings, diver and rOV surveys, and topographical and gps surveys. Contact: Ian Davis email: [email protected] www.glanville-cleansing.co.uk
Hydrosave UK Ltdhydrosave specialises in all aspects of technical delivery associated with pipelines, pipe assets, vessels, tanks and pipe bridges. it is the main supplier to the uK water industry for both non-destructive and destructive testing, camera surveys, in pipe sampling, soil analysis and full in-situ valve assessment. hydrosave has recently designed and patented a new technology for the release of seized valves. this along with all other service offerings is available on a 24/7 basis. Contact: Stuart Williams email: [email protected] www.hydrosave.co.uk
Acoustic Sensing Technology (UK) LtdFounded in 2013, Acoustic sensing technology (uK) ltd offers new technology for many sectors including the water industry. sewerBatt, its first product, uses acoustics to locate blockages and structural defects, and to determine pipe length and serviceability. data can easily be stored and compared with future tests to show deterioration over time. thames water commercial director piers Clarke describes sewerBatt as ‘phenomenal’. Contact: Nick Hawkins [email protected] www.acousticsensing.co.uk
R2M Limitedr2M limited supplies pipes, valves and fittings to the water, gas, oil and petrochemical industries. it stocks one of the broadest ranges of pressure pipes, valves and fittings in the united Kingdom, making your job easier whether you are a buyer, engineer or contractor. r2M limited offers excellent technical knowledge of the uK pipe industry, next day national service on a wide range of its products, and emergency services 24/7, 365 days per year. Contact: Will Garrod email: [email protected] www.r2mltd.co.uk
CNIguard LtdCniguard ltd manufactures ruggedized sensoring systems to protect and monitor critical infrastructure including pipelines, manholes, pylons, overhead lines, tunnels, substations, platforms, tanks, refineries and other assets. detecting leaks in new or existing pipelines transporting liquids, gases or multiphase, its leak detection system can be applied to above-ground, below-surface or subsea pipelines of varying diameters and materials. Contact: Dr edward Klingeremail: [email protected]
Farrans ConstructionFarrans designs and constructs: pipelines for water, wastewater and gas; pumping stations, treatment and storage facilities for water and wastewater; and buried cable, substations and converters for energy. it also operates on local utility infrastructure above and below ground, dealing with the repair and renewal of existing services, new service installations, diversionary projects, customer connections and meter installations. Farrans Construction works throughout the uK and ireland. Contact: Kevin Corley email: [email protected] www.farrans.com
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A.Hak Industrial Servicesthrough its parent company A.hakpark, A.hak offers comprehensive pipeline services including engineering, mechanical maintenance and construction. it also offers a diverse range of specialist services, safeguarding the integrity of pipelines and, where required, managing all aspects of clients’ assets. this includes pipeline testing, drying, pigging, cleaning, ultrasonic inspection, assessment, and data management. today, A.hak industrialservices, combined with the services available through parent company A. hakpark group, is proud to be able to assist with all phases of a pipeline’s life cycle.Contact: Andy Turneremail: [email protected] A C A D E M I C A F F I L I A T E
University of Southamptonthe university of southampton is one of the top 15 research universities in the united Kingdom and has achieved consistently high scores for its teaching and learning activities. staff at the university, in particular at the institute of sound & Vibration research, have been involved in research relating to pipes for more than three decades. Areas of current interest include leak detection, underground pipework mapping and condition assessment.Contact: Dr Jen Muggleton email: [email protected]
Januaryn 23 January technical guild Awards 2015 – closing date. last day to submit entry forms in the three categories: subsea, land-based, and utility pipelines. winners will be announced at the annual dinner on 10 March 2015. please contact [email protected] for more info. n 23 January eastern Branch Annual dinner, the Marriott hotel, peterborough. this year features a great gatsby black-tie-themed dinner with live jazz, blues and soul music. interested in sponsoring? Contact Kate howes on 0207 235 7938 or [email protected].
Februaryn 11 Februarywales & west event. 10 Years from networks sale – where Are we? graham edwards, chief executive, wales & west utilities (wwu), reflects on how the sector has developed since national grid sold four of its gas distribution networks across the uK to independent owners. to book your space, please contact Matthew Bridge at [email protected] 11-13th Februarysubsea expo. p.i.g. will be exhibiting at subsea expo 2015. Visit us on stand 149. For more information,
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please visit the subsea expo website. n 19 Februarythe london showcase event and lions’ lair. limited exhibition stands and opportunities to enter the ‘lions’ lair’ are still available. this year’s main event will be a presentation ‘leadership in industrial life’ by sir John parker gBe Freng Chairman of Anglo American plc. to register your place contact [email protected] 27 February irish Branch Annual dinner, Conrad hotel, dublin. A black tie dinner with guest speakers ivan Yates & Fergus Finlay. to book, contact senan Clandillon on +353 (086) 380 1724 and email [email protected].
Marchn 9-10 March Central and eastern europe shale gas & Oil summit 2015. see top of previous page for more details, visit http://www.ceeshalegas.com/.n 10 March the p.i.g Annual dinner and Awards will take place at the grosvenor house hotel. Contact [email protected] now to book your place for an event that celebrates excellence and fosters engagement in our industry.
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global leakage summit 2015p.i.g. is supporting this london event designed to help develop faster and more efficient leakage management systems. Visit www.global-leakage-summit-2015.com/ for more information and to access your exclusive p.i.g. 15% discount, using code gls15pig.n 26 March northern ireland Branch Annual general Meeting. Check events on the website nearer the date for the venue and other details.
Apriln 15 April northern Branch AgM. taking place today at united utilities in warrington.n 17 April Aberdeen Branch Annual dinner. Venue to be confirmed. to pre-register your interest, please email [email protected] 24 Aprilnorthern irish Branch Annual dinner. Venue: europa hotel, Belfast. More information coming soon. n 24 Aprilskytech 2015 uAV Conference and exhibition. this one-day free event serves as a platform to define, understand and ultimately integrate uAVs into the commercial sector. Click here for more information. to register, click here.
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