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Issue 03

NOBEL DRILLING

Pg. 4

CONSTRUCTION

SERVICES

Pg. 8

www.stowengroup.com

LOOKING FORWARD - DENISE HONE LOOKS TO THE FUTURE AT STOWEN, INCLUDING WORKING IN NUCLEAR

Pg. 9

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INTRODUCTION FROM THE CEO

GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT

AND INVESTMENT

It’s great to be welcoming another new year as

President and CEO of Stowen. Our plan in 2017

was to build a healthy order book, despite some

of our end-markets remaining challenging. I am

pleased to say we made great progress across

the business given conditions in natural resources

end-markets. Our year-end trading performance

was robust, as we benefited from the diversity of

our business - especially the record performance

from our clean energy division. With a strong order

book for Q1 & Q2 already in place, 2018 is set to

be another exciting year for the Stowen team and

shareholders. We continue to see some of the most

significant and rapid changes to the energy market

we have experienced for some years, however

these changes offer great opportunities.

On the demand side, the overall demand for energy

looks set to continue to expand.

The pace of growth is likely to slow as vehicles

become more efficient and technological

improvements such as electric vehicles,

autonomous driving and car sharing herald a

mobility revolution.

The recent war on plastics will also likely impact

the demand placed on oil in the long run.

On the supply side, the impact on future supply due

to significant cutbacks in investment spending on

new energy projects over the past two years has

not yet been fully felt.

However, with oil inventories at a record-high

and an abundance of oil resources (oil resources

known today dwarf the world’s likely consumption

of oil out to 2050 and beyond) it’s hard to predict a

significant upswing in this sector any time soon.

These supply and demand changes mean low-

cost operators will be able to use their competitive

advantage to increase market share. This presents

a great opportunity for Stowen in supporting these

operators as they continue to operate and produce

from assets reaching end-of-life.

Within Stowen, we continue to grow and have

welcomed a large intake of new team members

in Q4 2017. Our commitment to training and

developing young local people is stronger than

ever. You can see more about our apprenticeship

training on page 10.

Thank you for taking the time to read and learn

about Stowen, and I wish you a productive and

prosperous 2018.

MATHEW OWEN

PRESIDENT - CEO

THE NORTH SEA – AWASH WITH

OPPORTUNITY FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS.

There is a mood of optimism sweeping the industry as the first shoots of recovery in the oil

price point to a longer-term improvement in the forecast price.

Fifty years ago, the North Sea promised a new boom in energy production, revenues and

opportunities for the supply chain.

Fifty years on, the North Sea is one of the longest-producing hydrocarbon basins globally,

recognised as a major contributor to world energy markets.

That longevity and stability has been shaken up by high-profile company

mergers and a falling oil price, forcing the supply chain to react.

At Stowen, we think change brings opportunities - smarter ways of

working, inventive solutions and a re-evaluation of time-honoured

methods. Doing things one way because

they’ve been done like that for half a

century no longer flies – we see the

supply chain becoming leaner, more agile

and more resourceful in order to maximise

profitability and efficiency.

With many operators extending assets

into late-life operations, simplification

programmes and upgrades are underway

in tandem with field developments. We

think the North Sea Basin still has many

years of productive life to offer!

By increasing efficiency and adding value

to existing assets, the North Sea is once again positioning itself for

sustainable success that is attracting investment. The next fifty years

of activity in the North Sea will also undoubtedly have renewable

offshore wind at its core. This market continues to expand apace,

supporting the UK’s ambition to deliver a low-carbon, clean energy

future.

This is a market that is no longer emerging, but rather establishing

itself at the heart of the UK’s energy mix. These offshore projects

have injected a vital sense of dynamism into the sector, bringing

innovative, practical solutions that are ushering in another boom for the future of

the North Sea.

Whilst many companies are only now thinking about diversifying, Stowen

have been doing this for years. We were quick to react, designing solutions to

challenges across Oil and Gas, Clean Energy, Nuclear and other sectors whilst

other were thinking – “should we be worried?”

See our infographic on Pg. 6 for a history of Oil and Gas in the North Sea, and

where we see the future going.

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2017 saw Stowen launch their new onshore

services division, based conveniently in south

Lowestoft with easy access to the port, a natural

gateway to the North Sea.

The 600m2 facility boasts a 10Te and 5Te overhead

cranage, as well as a 300Te loading pad.

The facility is set up for supplying fabrication to

DNV and ABS standards, with a dedicated clean

shop for Stainless, Aluminium and other exotic

projects.

This outstanding new facility was put to good

use when we took delivery of a multi-million

pound cyber drillers cabin for a client requiring

modification.

The drillers cabin required structural stainless-steel

modifications, installation of two new Amphion

cyber chairs, touchscreen drilling systems and

new flooring. Thanks to the new facility and our

multi-discipline team, we were able to complete the

modifications on time and within budget.

The Onshore Services division emulates that of

the offshore division with multi-discipline and

multi-skilled teams to ensure all works (structural,

welding, electrical) were carried out by Stowen

personnel.

For fabrication enquiries please contact

[email protected]

IN THE FRAME

INSPECTION AND

INTEGRITY - NOBEL

DRILLING

Stowen recently conducted a combined inspection

program for Nobel Drilling. Like many companies,

Nobel were looking for quality and governance and

found just that with Stowen.

The multi-skilled approach Stowen takes to

delivering projects continues to prove an attractive

model. Coupled with a deep understanding of

drilling contractors and the sector as a whole,

Stowen offered a unique and efficient approach to

ensuring integrity and compliance with the Nobel

Bob Douglas asset.

The NBD sailed out of the Gulf of Mexico in

September with a six-man Stowen team on board.

The scope of the inspection covered: light and

heavy lift-gear inspection, DROPS inspection,

Derrick API 4g inspection and load-path inspection.

On completion, Stowen compiled the reports and

uploaded them to the online inspection portal for

easy client access.

Using Stowen’s multi-skilled teams, Nobel received

an efficient service that gave them fast access to

their reports. The team were also able to carry out

other ad hoc work at height that came up on the

sail.

To learn more about combined inspection

and compliance programs contact:

[email protected]

ONSHORE SERVICES

New fabrication, inspection and testing facilities

We have already had a steady stream of projects, utilising the full services onsite. The week we opened the doors we took receipt of a multi-million pound cyber drillers cabin for modification and upgrade.

Colin Stewart, Technical Director

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6FIRST HYDRO CARBONS - WEST SOLE FIELD42 miles off the Mouth

of the River Humber,

the 5600 ton Drilling

Barge “Sea Gem” was

the first rig ever to find

hydrocarbons in the

British North Sea sector.

Drilling Completed at a

depth of 10,000 ft.

FIRST DISASTEROn the 27th December, while

making preparations to move

the Sea Gem drilling rig, two

of the eight legs collapsed.

The rig began to tilt sideways

and men were thrown into

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GREAT YARMOUTH’S

OFFSHORE ENERGY

HISTORY

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FORTIES FIELD DISCOVERED110 miles east-

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BP DISCOVER LARGE NORTH SEA OIL FIELDS The oil company “British Petroleum”

announces it has struck oil in the

North Sea. The discovery follows

other finds of natural gas as well as oil and

suggests the North Sea could become one of

the world’s major sources of crude oil.

The North Sea is divided into UK, German,

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has the largest of these sectors. In June BP

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FIFTY YEARS OF THE NORTH SEA

We roll the dice and look back on the history of one of

the world’s longest-producing hydrocarbon basins. With

decommissioning picking up pace, oil and gas will no longer

monopolise the energy mix as the winds of change see offshore

wind picking up the slack.

Pass Go

Since the first hydrocarbons were

pumped by the drilling barge Sea

Gem, 42 miles off the mouth of the

River Humber, the North Sea has

become a vital part of the UK and

global energy economy. Following

this early gas exploration, BP

discovered large North Sea oil fields

that led to an oil bonanza in the

1980’s. By the start of that decade,

the UK became a net exporter of oil!

This proliferation of assets extended

to gas too, and by the 1990’s the UK

also became a net exporter of gas.

The North Sea continues to be a

productive source of hydrocarbons,

but this longevity means there

are many assets now ready for

decommissioning as they reach end-

of-life.

2017 saw the first major

decommissioning project completed,

with the removal of the Brent

Delta platform from its legs. The

24,000-tonne platform sat on a

three-legged gravity-based structure

in 140 metres of water, 115 miles

north-east of Shetland.

It was lifted onto a giant, purpose-

built ship and transported to

England to be scrapped. Projects

such as this represent a huge

opportunity for the supply chain,

and a further 100 platforms are

expected to be completely or

partially removed from the UK and

Norwegian continental shelves by

2025.

More than 1,800 wells are also

scheduled to be plugged and

abandoned, with 7,500km of pipeline

decommissioned.

Community Chest

Over the next forty years, the bill for

decommissioning in the North Sea

is put at somewhere between £30bn

and £50bn. Stowen is perfectly

positioned in Great Yarmouth to

access this burgeoning market, with

access to skills, infrastructure and

expertise to enhance our in-house

teams.

The winds of change are blowing in

the North Sea again, and offshore

wind is the new boom sector of the

21st century. Large-scale investment

in wind projects off East Anglia

represent lucrative opportunities for

the supply chain. East Anglia ONE is

currently being built 30 miles off the

coast at Kessingland. This 714MW

project is the first and smallest of

four such projects.

Lowestoft will be the operational

base for the project, following a

£25million deal struck between

the Port and ScottishPower

Renewables.

For fifty years, the North Sea has provided a livelihood to

operators and the supply chain, whist generating revenues for

the Treasury. We welcome the next fifty years as we begin the

process of decommissioning and the decarbonisation of energy

production as we exploit renewable energy sources.

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CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

New Fabrication, Inspection and Testing Facilities

Stowen carried out repairs and upgrades to a jack-up rig in the Asry Ship Yard Bahrain.

The works carried out included:

• Mud valve replacements

• 4130 welding

• Heat treatment

• Navigation light survey and replacement

• Installation of derrick escape platform

• Docking plug modifications

• Trip tank modifications

• Flare boom rectification

IN THE

FRAME

Denise Hone joined Stowen as Director of Sales and Marketing in 2018. Coming from a

business development background across the energy sector, she is excited to be bringing

new skills and vision to Stowen as they enter new markets, including nuclear.

Since Stowen first started operating, our aim has

always been to bring a lean, efficient multi-skilled

team to energy projects, and this model has

worked well. As our Monopoly board shows (see

page 6) – the emphasis on oil and gas in the North

Sea is shifting as renewable energy enters the mix

as a vital component rather than a token gesture.

One of Stowen’s strengths is seeing which way the

wind is blowing, and we always position ourselves

to be proactively creating new markets rather than

reacting to the energy landscape.

In 2018 I’m excited to see that continue, as we bring

new skills to our in-house offering and start to work

in new markets. With a strong background across

the energy sectors in both onshore and offshore

fabrication, I’ve been able to bring new expertise

that has assisted the launch of our new fabrication

facility (see page 5).

With multiple skills and facilities in-house, we

remove the uncertainly of subcontracting to

ensure each strand of the project is managed

and delivered by Stowen. This model is one of the

reasons our clients keep coming back to us. Our

turnkey solutions keep project costs lower and

improve delivery times whilst reducing project

overruns. Time is money, and in these leaner

times we need to pass savings onto the customer

wherever we can.

It’s not just oil, gas and wind projects that benefit

from the Stowen approach! 2018 sees us move

into nuclear as we bring the same efficiencies and

expertise to this heavily-regulated industry where

there is no margin for error.

In fact, we have had enquiries from many utility

services looking to save money and remove risk

with a single point of contact, without multiple

vendors.

Joining the board at Stowen I am struck by how this “can-do” ethos runs from the top to the

bottom of the company. The whole team is committed to being lean, updating skills through

training and delivering all aspects of a project.

LOOKING FORWARDDENISE HONE

DIRECTOR OF SALES & MARKETING

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INSIDE STOWEN

DENISE HONE

The Board of Stowen Group announces the

appointment of Denise Hone as Director of Sales

and Marketing with effect from 8th January 2018.

Denise has extensive experience and strength

in the energy sector with a particular focus on

business growth and strategy development and

implementation for penetration into new markets.

Commenting on the new appointment, Mathew

Owen (Managing Director) said:

"I am extremely pleased that Denise has accepted

the Board's invitation to join Stowen. We believe

that her long record of sales and marketing coupled

with her experience in the East of England energy

sectors will be a great benefit to the growth and

strategy of the company."

Denise can be contacted at:

[email protected]

QHSE STATISTICS

Stowen completed 2017 with a cumulative total of

over 163,700 man hours with no recorded incidents.

ACCREDITATIONS

IRATA: Full Members

During 2017, Stowen were successfully audited

by IRATA to gain full member approval. With rope

access being a core part of Stowen’s services, we

gained probationary membership from the start.

Having successfully completed the probationary

period and subsequent to an audit in October 2017,

Stowen were then awarded full-member status.

ISO 9001-2015

During the December audits of our QHSE systems

by DNV, Stowen successfully transitioned to

the 9001-2015 standard. The transition process

received great feedback from the DNV auditor.

During the audit process, the OHS 14001 and 18001

were also passed successfully.

APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING

Stowen's continuing commitment to filling the

skills gap in the technical services sector has

been further galvanized this week. Working with

Skills Training UK, two of Stowen's engineering

apprentices began their journey into the ever-

changing landscape of testing and inspection. The

3-year training program results in the technicians

gaining PCN qualifications in a multitude of NDT

techniques.

Already on the Stowen apprenticeship scheme

as fabricator welders, the trainees will complete

their robust apprenticeship as true multi-skilled

technicians which gives further value to our clients.

Contact us to learn more about the values of

Stowen Group.

WORK SOMEWHERE THAT TAPS INTO YOUR FULL POTENTIAL.

Engagement with our inspirational people remains a priority.

We take pride in our inclusive

culture that empowers everyone to

be involved in our long-term vision.

It is our policy to encourage

the employment, training and

development of people from all

sectors of the community.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of,

contact [email protected] or visit www.stowengroup.com

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OUR SERVICES

We offer bespoke, turnkey solutions to our

clients that cover a range of disciplines. Let us

manage your project and provide our skilled

workforce rather than dealing with multiple

vendors and POs.

If you can't see the service you require listed,

contact us.

www.stowengroup.com [email protected]

CONSTRUCTION

AND FABRICATION

On and offshore fabrication

and construction services.

From minor modifications to

commissioning through to

decommissioning.

INSPECTION AND

INTEGRITY

Innovative inspection

techniques developed to

minimise downtime and

disruption to client operation.

ELECTRICAL AND

INSTRUMENTATION

SERVICES

Installation, inspection and testing of

electrical systems to the up, down and

midstream energy sectors using multi-

skilled rope access technicians.

PIPING AND

MECHANICAL

Full piping services from

engineering, design and

fabrication through to

installation, inspection and

maintenance.

ENGINEERING,

SURVEYING AND

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

In-house project and engineering teams

work closely with our clients and our

construction groups to ensure practical

and efficient solutions are designed.

FABRIC

MAINTENANCE

Complementing the full

suite of services, the fabric

maintenance teams offer a

complete range of modern and

innovative blasting and coating

processes.

DRILLING PACKAGE

UPGRADE

We undertake a complete

turnkey service, from

conceptual study to

commissioning and closeout.

One Vendor, One Contract!

ACCESS

SOLUTIONS

All our multi-disciplined teams

are IRATA and/or SPRAT

accredited rope access

technicians. This reduces or

eliminates the need for scaffold

and scaffolders.

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CRANE SERVICE

AND MAINTENANCE

Full crane inspection and compliance service for offshore and ship cranes as well as onshore plant cranes and mobile cranes. Stowen also supplies complete hydraulic, mechanical and electrical maintenance and repairs for crane pumps, motors, gearboxes and winches.

ONSHORE AND

INFRASTRUCTURE

Our core operational services

within the sector include:

• Fabrication services• Marine support services• Construction and inspection• Plant and refinery services• Access solutions