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VGI Consulting Inc

COMPANY PROFILE

VGI CONSULTING INC – COMPANY PROFILE VGI Consulting Inc. is one of the leading multidisciplinary consulting engineering companies in South Africa specializing in the engineering, construction and project management of Petrochemical, Civil and Structural projects. VGI Consulting is the successor of a consulting engineering practice established in 1965. Our company has more than 45 years of experience in petrochemical, Civil and Structural industry. VGI Consulting is a member firm of the Engineering Council of South Africa. In order to protect the interests of our clients we are insured under a Professional Indemnity Policy. VGI has an IRCA 5-star rating and is an ISO 9001:2008 registered company.

VGI Consulting Inc Multidisciplinary Engineers & Project Managers Highgrove Office Park Building 4 Corner of Tegel & Olievenhoutbosch Avenue Highveld Centurion 0157 012 682 9140 [email protected]

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MANAGEMENT Our directors include our 6 most senior staff:

Ian Grobler Pr Eng BSc Eng (Civil), UP 36 years Jan Venter Pr Eng BEng (Hons) (Civil), UP 24 years Leon van Wyk Pr Eng BEng (Civil), UP 20 years Johan Pretorius Pr Eng BEng (Civil), UP 17 years Stefan Grové Pr Eng BEng (Civil), UP 17 years Mothusi Motsilanyane Pr Tech Eng BTech (Mech), TUT 10 years

Our management team includes:

Charl van den Berg Pr Eng Engineering Manager, Pipelines and Flow Analysis Chris Saxby Engineering Manager, Depots and Facilities Leslie Strauch Engineering Manager, Civil Mia Moolman Commercial Manager Elsa van Dyk Financial Manager Matthys Geyser HSE and HR Manager

Ian Grobler receives a certificate of recognition on behalf of VGI from Mr Daan de Villiers of

Sasol Technology for ‘Delivery of services during project execution 2004/5’

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SCOPE OF SERVICES

VGI Consulting provide the following multidisciplinary Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) services in the Petrochemical, Civil and Structural environment: Professional Engineering services Management services Procurement services Normally the projects are carried out in a phased approach, for example: Pre-Feasibility Feasibility Basic Engineering Detailed Engineering and procurement of long lead material Execution Commissioning and hand over We utilize a team of dedicated professional engineers, technologists, technicians and other support staff specializing in the Petrochemical Oil and gas fields, to provide a one stop service to our clients. We are willing to contract in various ways with our clients utilizing various forms of contracts, for example NEC 3, FIDIC, ECSA or similar contracts.

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Professional Engineering services

VGI provides the following Engineering services, with our specialized sub consultants: Process Engineering Hydraulic Analyses for Petrochemical fluids and gasses Process Flow Diagrams Mass and Energy Balance HAZOP Studies Potential Deviation Analyses Process Data sheets Utility demand calculations Effluent determination Mechanical Engineering Pipeline Engineering (Above and below ground) Material selection Equipment sizing Strength calculations Mechanical Flow Diagrams Mechanical Data sheets Stress Analyses Three dimensional modelling Civil Engineering Site Selection Overland pipe route engineering Sewer reticulation services Water reticulation services Storm water systems Water purification works Sewer purification works Streets Roads Road rehabilitation Structural Engineering Steel structures Reinforced concrete structures

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Wooden structures Pipe supports Bridges Reservoirs Geotechnical Engineering Geotechnical investigations Problematic Soil / Dolomite investigations Soil analyses Foundation design Electrical Engineering Utility demand calculations Power supply Earth and Grounding system Instrumentation Engineering SCADA Systems Tank Gauging systems Control philosophy Instrument data sheets Piping and Instrument Diagrams Emergency Shutdown systems Fire Fighting systems design Determining of the critical event Design of fire water reservoir Piping and pump designs Design of fire fighting equipment Control philosophy Foaming systems

Management services

Project Management The following is carried out during the entire project schedule to ensure our projects are delivered on time, within budget and according to the latest international quality standards: Schedule Management

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Cost, Change and Scope Management Quality Management Risk Management Construction Management and Monitoring Quality management during construction Compilation of Quality Plans and identification of hold points Safety Management (OHS Act) Conducting risk assessment sessions with contractors and designers. Reviewing and approval of Safety Health and Environment (SHE) Plans Safety audits on construction sites Procurement Procurement of long lead material for and on behalf of client: Compile bidder’s lists Compile Request for Quotation documents Commercial terms and conditions Technical specifications, data sheets etc Obtain quotes Bid clarification meetings Appoint suppliers for and on behalf of clients Tracking of manufacturing and delivery progress Receipt of material in our own stores Review data packs to ensure it complies with the required specifications Issue material to contractors on a controlled basis Commercial Appointment of contractors for and on behalf of the client, using any of the following forms of contract: NEC 3 suite FIDIC suite of contracts General Conditions of Contract. JBCC Compile bidder’s lists Compile Request for Quotation documents Commercial terms and conditions Technical specifications, data sheets etc Obtain quotes Bid clarification meetings Appoint suppliers for and on behalf of clients

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Tracking of manufacturing and delivery progress Receipt of material in our own stores Review data packs to ensure it complies with the required specifications Issue material to contractors on a controlled basis

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PROJECTS

Petrochemical bulk storage facilities

Airport fuelling systems

Overland pipelines

Multi product lines

Natural Gas pipelines

Water Pipelines

Natural Gas Pressure Reducing stations

Natural Gas Customer Metering Stations

Low pressure natural gas distribution systems

LPG distribution networks

Fire fighting systems

Roads and streets

Water reticulation networks

Sewer reticulation networks

Water and sewer purification works

Geotechnical studies

Reinforced concrete, steel and wooden structures

Audits and Peer reviews

Due diligence studies

Planning and scheduling

Cost estimating and control

Economic modelling

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SPECIALIST PARTNERS VGI provides a complete, one stop service for our clients through formal association with specialist companies. Together with our partners, we have completed numerous continuously welded, high-pressure steel pipelines in South Africa and Mozambique. VGI has in-house capabilities in terms of civil, mechanical and structural engineering. Our personnel also have extensive experience in project and construction management and procurement for and on behalf of our clients.

Our partners:

Added Value Engineering Consultants (Pty) Limited (“AVEC”) – Process Engineering AVEC delivers a range of services to the oil & gas, hydrocarbons, petrochemical, minerals & metals, general chemical and other industries that are tailored to meet individual client requirements.

The services, which are available together or separately, or in combination, include the following:

Pre-Feasibility and Feasibility Studies Audits and Peer Reviews Due Diligence Studies Various Risk Management Solutions (Technical and Process Only) Process Design Conceptual and Basic Engineering Planning and Scheduling Cost Estimating Economic Modelling Project Management Owner’s Team Technical & Project Support

AVEC’s highly qualified engineers have experience in a great number of industries, ranging from hydrocarbons to metallurgical processes and food production & processing.

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IPES Performance Technologies (“IPES”) - Electrical and Control & Instrumentation IPES provides professional engineering services in the electrical and control & instrumentation field. Their design services include pressure instrumentation, temperature instrumentation, orifice plate flow calculations, valve sizing and calculations, supervisory control and data acquisition systems, radio based telemetry networks, satellite based remote monitoring solutions, fibre-optic

communication systems and networks, emergency generators and UPS’s. IPES has been involved with various control and Instrumentation installations in South Africa. The responsibility of IPES included SCADA basic design, distributed control system topology and design, radio frequency propagation analysis, hazardous area classification, flow calculations, intrinsic safe calculation sheets, loop drawings and diagrams, human machine interface definition and reliability and availability calculations.

Corrosion & Technology Consultants (“CTC”) – Cathodic Protection CTC consults in the fields of Cathodic Protection, Pipeline Integrity Management and Coating Consultancy. CTC’s services include Soil Corrositivity Surveys, Stray Current Surveys, Current Drainage Surveys,

DCVG and Pipeline Current Mapping (PCM) Surveys. In addition to the field work, are all aspects relating to the Conceptual and Final Design, Mathematical Modelling of CP Systems, the Preparation, Issuing and Adjudication of Cathodic Protection and Pipeline Protective Coating System Tender documents. The Project Management and/or the Inspection of Cathodic Protection Installations and Protective Coating applications.

AAM Geomatics (Pty) Ltd – Land Survey

AAM Geomatics provides land surveying services for the route selection, profiling, setting out and as-built of pipelines, power lines, roads, sewer lines and railway lines. AAM also execute bathymetric surveys and the full spectrum of GIS services including data capture, consulting, training of personnel, setting up of GIS systems

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PIPELINE EXPERIENCE DESIGN, PROCUREMENT, PROJECT AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT VGI has extensive experience for the design, procurement, expediting, project management and construction supervision up to hand-over and commissioning of overland transmission and distribution pipelines. The following major pipeline projects have been completed over the past 10 years:

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Gauteng Network Pipeline Project, South Africa (Sasol Technology (Pty) Ltd)

Description: Engineering (feasibility, basic and detail), Procurement and Construction Management of a 150 kilometer, high pressure, 26” welded steel, natural gas pipeline between Secunda and Sasolburg, South Africa, including gas odourisation station, gas pressure protection Station and high pressure client metering station.

VGI’s Scope: Project Management, Procurement, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Process Engineering, Geotechnical Studies, Land Surveying, Wetland delineation Value of Services: R 114 million

Project completed: June 2013

Resources: VGI Project Director: Ian Grobler VGI Senior Pipeline Engineer and Project Manager: Stefan Grové VGI Senior Civil Engineer : Johan Pretorius VGI Senior Mechanical Engineer (Odourisation station and pipeline) : Charl van den Berg VGI Senior Mechanical Engineer (Stations) : Mothusi Motsilanyane VGI GIS Specialist : Anita Naude Partners: ● IPES ● AVEC ● Global Geomatics ● CTC

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Secunda Natref Integration Pipeline Project, South Africa (Sasol Technology (Pty) Ltd)

Description: Engineering (feasibility, basic and detail), Procurement and Construction Management of a 145 kilometer, high pressure, 10” welded steel, pumped, multi-product pipeline between Secunda and Sasolburg, South Africa, including pump stations, process control flow metering stations and leak detection system.

VGI’s Scope: Project Management, Procurement, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Process Engineering, Geotechnical Studies, Land Surveying and Wetland delineation.

Value of Services: R 123 million

Project completed: October 2012

Resources: VGI Project Director: Ian Grobler VGI Senior Pipeline Engineer and Project Manager: Stefan Grové VGI Senior Civil Engineer : Johan Pretorius VGI Mechanical Engineer (Pump Stations & Transient Flow Analysis): Charl van den Berg VGI GIS Specialist : Anita Naude Partners: ● IPES ● AVEC ● Global Geomatics ● CTC

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Secunda Tank Farm Own Pipeline Replacement Project, South Africa (Sasol Technology (Pty) Ltd)

Description: The project consisted of two new 5,2 km 12” fuel pipelines between the Sasol Oil Secunda Fuel Depot and the Transnet Pipelines Pump Station in Secunda. A new above ground PIG launcher and surge protection station was constructed adjacent to the Transnet Pipelines Pump Station.

VGI’s Scope: Project Management, Procurement, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Process Engineering, Hydraulic Analysis, Land Surveying. Value of Services: R 15.4 million

Project completed: July 2013

Resources: VGI Senior Pipeline Engineer and Project Manager: Johan Pretorius VGI Mechanical Engineer: Louis Ferreira

Partners: ● IPES ● Global Geomatics ● CTC

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Fuel Line Upgrade Bloemfontein Airport, South Africa (Airports Company South Africa) Description: Engineering services for the upgrade of the existing Jet A1 fuel pipeline to the apron, including the expansion of the pipeline to a fourth standing bay at the Bloemfontein Airport. VGI’s Scope: Responsible for the design of the fuel lines, compile a scope of work and drawings. Project management, procurement and site supervision. Value of Services: R 9.8 million

Project completed: May 2011

Resources: VGI Senior Pipeline Engineer and Project Manager: Johan Pretorius

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Replacement of 7 Transfer Pipelines for SAPREFF, South Africa (LPG, Diesel, AVGAS etc.) (WBHO)

Description: The project entailed the design and construction of a 6 inch and an 8 inch pipeline, with lengths of approximately 1500 m and 650 m respectively. The oil pipeline transports product at 150 ᵒC. The other pipeline transports LPG. The project also included aboveground pipelines with expansion loops and new pipe bridges and 7 underground pipelines located in the same servitude as the existing 7 pipelines which remained in operation during construction. Existing structures such as pipe bridges had to be re-enforced and re-habilitated.

VGI’s Scope: VGI was the responsible Engineering Consultancy for the detailed civil, structural and mechanical design of the underground replacement lines for WBHO. Value of Services: R 7.9 million


Resources: VGI Senior Pipeline Engineer and Project Manager: Jan Venter VGI Senior Structural Engineer : Leon van Wyk

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The Ressano-Garcia to Matola Natural Gas Pipeline Project, Mozambique (Matola Gas Company)

Description: Engineering, Procurement and Construction management services for the construction of a 70 kilometre welded steel natural gas pipeline and distribution network from Ressano-Garcia to Matola, Mozambique.

VGI’s Scope: Project Management, Procurement, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Process Engineering, Land Surveying

Value of Services: R 10.4 million

Project completed: 2004

Resources: VGI Project Director: Ian Grobler VGI Senior Pipeline Engineer and Project Manager: Stefan Grové Partners: ● IPES ● Global Geomatics ● CTC

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Gas Pipeline for Standard Bank Rosebank Office Development, South Africa (WBHO)

Description: Design and supervision of the gas supply pipeline to the new offices for Standard Bank in Rosebank. The gas is used for generating power with gas-powered trigeneration plants, as well as access gas during off peaks to heat water with gas-powered boilers.

VGI’s Scope: VGI Consulting was responsible for the design of the supply line from the Egoli Gas supply point next to Craddock Avenue down to basement level -5 of the building where the gas-powered trigeneration plants and boilers warehouse are situated.

The pipeline was designed and modelled in Plant 3D to determine that the pipe will fit into the service corridor provided by the Architect, which house a number of services for the building as well as HVAC. Value of Services: R 150 000

Project completed: January 2013

Resources: VGI Project Engineer: Johan Pretorius

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Sasolburg to Egoli Pipeline Project (Sasol Technology (Pty) Ltd) (Sasol Technology (Pty) Ltd) Description: Engineering (feasibility, basic and detail), Procurement and Construction Management of a 45 kilometre, high pressure, 10” welded steel, natural gas pipeline between Sasolburg and Johannesburg, South Africa VGI’s Scope: Project Management, Procurement, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Process Engineering, Hydraulic Analysis, Geotechnical Studies, Land Surveying, Wetland delineation Value of Services: R 40 million


Resources: VGI Project Director: Jan Venter VGI Senior Pipeline Engineer: Stefan Grové

Partners: ● IPES ● Global Geomatics ● CTC ● AVEC

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Gas pipeline between Randfontein and Tarlton as well as from Lenasia to Driefontein (Sasol Gas Ltd) Description: Engineering (feasibility, basic and detail), Procurement and Construction Management of a 18 kilometre and a 35 kilometre, class 300, 6" natural gas pipelines. Including pig launching and receiving facilities and a pressure reducing station and supply pipeline to clients. VGI’s Scope: Project Management, Procurement, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Process Engineering, Geotechnical Studies, Land Surveying Value of Services: R 40 million

Project completed: October 2008

Resources: VGI Project Director: Jan Venter VGI Senior Pipeline Engineer and Project Manager: Stefan Grové


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Roodekop Network Upgrade (Sasol Gas Ltd) Description: Engineering (feasibility, basic and detail), Procurement and Construction Management of a new 3,8 kilometre natural gas network including a PRS and 8 CMS’s for the Roodekop industrial area, South Africa VGI’s Scope: Project Management, Procurement, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Process Engineering, Geotechnical Studies, Land Surveying Value of Services: R 16.5 million

Project completed: April 2008

Resources: VGI Senior Pipeline Engineer : Stefan Grové VGI Project Manager : Jan Venter


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Egoli Gas Network Conversion (Egoli Gas) Description: Convert the Egoli gas network (Johannesburg gas network) from hydrogen rich gas to natural gas. The gas network consists of 15000 clients. VGI’s Scope: Scope included the engineering of different conversion scenarios by choosing the best possible supply points and quantity thereof using gas network simulation software. Design of different, workable phases subdivided into 41 different workable sectors to be converted within 41 weeks. Prepare conversion plan indicating the exact steps to be followed throughout the conversion. Preparing drawings to be used, in conjunction with the conversion plan, indicating all required valves. Value of Services: R 10 million

Project completed: April 2002

Resources: VGI Project Manager : Jan Venter VGI Design Engineer : Stefan Grové

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Pressure Test of 14” Nitrogen Pipeline for Sasol (Sasol Technology (Pty) Ltd)

Description: Pressure testing of the existing 145 kilometre, 14” nitrogen pipeline between Sasolburg and Secunda to verify the integrity of the pipeline. Main line was tested pneumatically and the two in plant sections were hydrostatically tested to 60 barg.

VGI’s Scope: Project Management, Procurement, Construction Management and Engineering Services


Project completed: August 2006

Resources: VGI Project Manager : Ian Grobler VGI Design Engineer : Stefan Grové

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Engineering of the Petroline from Maputo via Nelspruit to Kendal including Fuel Depot. (Petroline Holdings)

Description: Conceptual Design and Route Engineering of the multi-product petroleum pipeline between Matola Harbour, Mozambique and Kendal in Mpumalanga, South Africa. The scope included the engineering required at the existing oil terminal and Tank Farm at Matola Harbour as well as the new Tank Farm at Nelspruit and the main and booster pump stations.

VGI’s Scope: Route Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering, Civil Engineering, Process Engineering, Geotechnical Studies, Land Surveying Value of Services: R 6.7 million

Project completed: November 2007

Resources: VGI Project Manager : Ian Grobler VGI Senior Pipeline Engineer : Stefan Grové VGI Mechanical Engineer (Hydraulic Analysis) : Charl van den Berg

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Feasibility Study for the Moamba Gas Pipeline, Mozambique (Sasol Technology (Pty) Ltd) Description: Conduct a feasibility study for a new 35 kilometre gas pipeline from Komatipoort to Moamba in Mozambique VGI’s Scope: Pipe hydraulic design, route engineering, conceptual route engineering, conceptual mechanical and control &instrumentation design, geotechnical desk top study, environmental risks, cost estimate Value of Services: R 1.3 million

Project completed: May 2009

Resources: VGI Project Engineer : Johan Pretorius

Pre-Feasibility for Multi-Product Pipeline to South Africa from Coal-to-Hydrocarbons Complex in Botswana (CIC Energy) Description: Pre-Feasibility study for a proposed 335 kilometre multi-products pipeline from Botswana to Gauteng, South Africa. VGI’s Scope: Conceptual Mechanical and Control & Instrumentation Design, Geotechnical Desk Top Study, Environmental Risks, Cost Estimate Value of Services: R 1 million



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Feasibility Study for Saber Gas Pipeline, Botswana (Saber) Description: Conduct a feasibility study for a new 40 kilometre gas pipeline in the south of Botswana. VGI’s Scope: Pipe hydraulic design, route engineering, conceptual route engineering, conceptual mechanical and control &instrumentation design, geotechnical desk top study, environmental risks, cost estimate Value of Services: R 255 000

Project completed: March 2009


Feasibility Study for the Hulimin Gas Pipeline (Sasol Gas Ltd) Description: Feasibility study for a new 85 kilometre gas pipeline from Durban to Hulimin in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. VGI’s Scope: Route Engineering and Project Management of other client appointed consultants. Value of Services: R 1.2 million

Project completed: August 2006

Resources: VGI Project Manager : Jan Venter VGI Design Engineer : Stefan Grové

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FUEL DEPOTS DESIGN, PROCUREMENT, PROJECT AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT VGI has extensive experience for the design, procurement, expediting, project management and construction supervision up to commissioning. The following major fuel depot projects have been completed over the past 5 years: Alrode Fuel Depot Project, South Africa (Sasol Technology (Pty) Ltd) – Construction

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Description:

The project entails the Engineering, Procurement and construction management of the wholesale logistics for Sasol Oil in Alrode. The fuel depot was designed for a capacity of 1 436 022 m³/yr of petrol (3 grades) and 884 443 m³/yr of diesel (2 grades). Additive handling, vapour recovery, loading and off-loading facilities formed part of the project.

VGI’s Scope: Project Management, Procurement, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Process Engineering, Hydraulic Analysis, Land Surveying


Project completed: Phase 1a : January 2013 Phase 1b : February 2014

Resources: VGI Project Director: Ian Grobler VGI Project Manager and Senior Civil Engineer : Leon van Wyk VGI Senior Mechanical Engineer : Chris Saxby VGI Mechanical Engineers : Matthew Fannin, Martin Cloete VGI Fire Water Engineer : Quintin Maartens Partners: ● IPES ● AVEC ● Global Geomatics

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Expansion of bulk storage facility at OR Tambo International Airport (Airports Company South Africa)

Description: The project entails the engineering, procurement and construction management of the OR Tambo fuel storage facility. The facility consists of two 6 300 m³ double steel skin tanks, 30” suction feeder line, 10” supply pipeline, upgrading of existing pumps, upgrading of existing SCADA and Telemetry and upgrading of fire water system

VGI’s Scope: Project Management, Procurement, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Process Engineering, Hydraulic Analysis, Land Surveying



Resources: VGI Project Director: Jan Venter VGI Senior Mechanical Engineer : Mothusi Motsilanyane VGI Civil Engineer : Leslie Strauch Partners: ● IPES ● AVEC ● Global Geomatics

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Upgrade of the Transnet Pipelines Kendal Depot (Siemens) Description: Contract Administration Services for the Mechanical, Civil and Approved Inspection Authority subcontractors for the upgrade of the Transnet Pipelines Kendal Depot VGI’s Scope: Contract administration, management and site supervision during the execution phase of the depot. Value of Services: R 9.8 million


Resources: VGI Project Manager : Jan Venter VGI Civil Engineer : Leslie Strauch

Upgrade of the Transnet pipelines Waltloo Depot (Siemens) Description: Engineering, Design, and Professional Services for the Waltloo Depot Buildings Upgrade Project and Fire Water System Design. VGI’s Scope: Engineering Value of Services: R 5.6 million

Project completed: Ongoing


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Assistance to Siemens for BP LPG Depot in Waltloo (BP) Description: Engineering solution to improve the performance of the existing fire fighting system's performance at the BP LPG depot in Waltloo, Pretoria. VGI’s Scope: Engineering Value of Services: R 5.6 million

Project completed: Ongoing


Conceptual Engineering of a range of generic sizes for Fuels Depot and Loading Facility for Sasol Oil (Sasol Technology (Pty) Ltd) Description: The conceptual design of generic fuel depots to handle a range of annual throughput, for ULP 93 and 95 as well as Diesel 500 and Ultra Low Sulpher diesel. VGI’s Scope: Engineering Value of Services: R 9.8 million



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Pretoria West Depot Upgrade (Sasol Oil (Pty) Ltd)

Description: The project entails the upgrade of the Pretoria West Fuel Depot to a burning fuel depot. The project entails engineering, procurement and construction management services. The depot will cater for future off-loading, storage and loading demands. VGI’s Scope: Project Management, Procurement, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Process Engineering, Hydraulic Analysis, 3D scanning


Project completed: Estimated completion: August 2015

Resources: VGI Project Director: Ian Grobler VGI Project Manager: Johan L Pretorius VGI Senior Mechanical Engineer : Chris Saxby VGI Civil Engineer : Leslie Strauch VGI Fire Water Engineer : Quintin Maartens VGI Mechanical Engineer : Matthew Fannin

Partners: ● IPES ● AVEC ● Global Geomatics

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Fuels Additive Dosing Facility at Shell Witbank (Sasol Oil (Pty) Ltd) Description: The project entails the basic and detail engineering of a new additive dosing facility for Sasol Oil at the Shell Witbank Depot. VGI’s Scope: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Process Engineering, Hydraulic Analysis, 3D scanning

Value of Services: R 450 000.00

Project completed: Estimated completion: June 2015

Resources: VGI Project Manager: Johan L Pretorius VGI Mechanical Engineer : Louis Ferreira

Partners: ● IPES ● Global Geomatics

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FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEMS

OR Tambo Jet A1 bulk storage facility fire fighting system upgrade (ACSA (Pty) Ltd)

Description: Engineering (feasibility, basic and detail), Procurement and Construction Management of a new fire fighting system for two new 6 500 m3 Jet A1 tanks, as well as the upgrading of the fire fighting system of the entire Jet A1 bulk storage facility at the airport.

VGI’s Scope: Project Management, Procurement, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Process Engineering, Geotechnical Studies

Value of Project: R 30 million


Resources: VGI Project Director: Jan Venter VGI Senior Civil Engineer : Leslie Strauch VGI Senior Mechanical Engineer : Mothusi Motsilanyane Partners: ● IPES ● AVEC ● Global Geomatics

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TPL Waltloo depot firefighting system (Transnet Pipelines (Pty) Ltd)

Description: Engineering (feasibility, basic and detail), of a fire fighting system for the Transnet Pipelines Waltloo depot, including the following: Calculation of the critical event, specifications for the pumps, firefighting equipment, tanker cooling rings, bund foam pourers etc.

VGI’s Scope: The complete design and engineering of a new firefighting system for the existing depot, including the following engineering disciplines, Process, Mechanical, Civil and Structural Engineering.

Estimated Project Value: R 92 million

Project completed: November 2013

Resources: VGI Project Director: Jan Venter VGI Senior Civil Engineer : Leslie Strauch VGI Senior Mechanical Engineer: Charl van den Berg Partners: ● IPES ● AVEC ● Global Geomatics

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NATURAL GAS HIGH PRESSURE METERING STATIONS VGI Consulting has extensive experience in the design and execution of natural gas high pressure customer metering stations (HPCMS) for Sasol Gas Ltd as well as other clients. The most recently completed HPCMS is the New Energy HPCMS of which the construction was completed earlier this year. VGI is currently busy with the design, procurement, project and construction management of the Ressano Garcia HPCMS for Sasol Technology (Pty) Ltd.

Ressano Garcia HPCMS (Sasol Technology (Pty) Ltd)

Description: The purpose of the station is to supply natural gas at 750 kPa to the Central Termica de Ressano Garcia (CTRG) in Ressano Garcia, Mozambique. The station is designed to filter, heat, reduce pressure and measure the gas supply to CTRG.

VGI’s Scope: Project Management, Procurement, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Process Engineering, Hydraulic Analysis Value of Services: R 4 million


Resources: VGI Project Director: Ian Grobler VGI Project Manager: Stefan Grové VGI Engineering Manager : Charl van den Berg VGI Senior Mechanical Engineer : Mothusi Motsilanyane VGI Civil Engineer : Martin Volschenk Partners: ● IPES ● AVEC ● CTC

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Others stations include:

NESCO – High Pressure Customer Metering Station (Sasol Gas Ltd) Petronet – High Pressure Customer Metering Station (Sasol Gas Ltd) Corobrik – High Pressure Customer Metering Station (Sasol Gas Ltd) Roodekop – Pressure Reducing and Customer Metering Stations (Sasol Gas Ltd) Dav Steel – High Pressure Customer Metering Station (Sasol Gas Ltd) Meydustria – PRS and Customer Metering Stations (Sasol Gas Ltd) Powerville – LP PRS and Jumpover PRS (Sasol Gas Ltd) Cimentos – Customer Metering Station (Matola Gas Company SARL) Two Pressure Reducing Stations in Mozambique (Matola Gas Company SARL)

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Reinforced concrete, steel and wooden structures

Buddhist Temple, Bronkhorstspruit (International Buddhist Association of SA)

Description: The International Buddhist Association wanted to construct a Buddhist temple in Africa and they decided to build it in South Africa. VGI Consulting did the structural design of the reinforced concrete structures. VGI’s Scope: Structural and Civil Engineering Value of Services: R 2 000 000


Resources: VGI Project Director: Ian Grobler VGI Structural and Civil Engineer : Leon van Wyk Other consultants: ● BSSC Architects ● Van Schalkwyk and Blake Quantity surveyors

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Multi Purpose Hall, Soshanguve (Department of Public Works)

Description: The Department of Public Works project asked for a multipurpose hall at the Jabulani Centre in Soshanguve. VGI Consulting did the structural design of the steel and reinforced concrete structures. VGI’s Scope: Structural Engineering Value of Services: R 144 000

Project completed: February 2005

Resources: VGI Structural Engineer : Leon van Wyk Other consultants: ● Hovey Sithole Architects

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Others building project include:

Magistrate’s office – Ekangala (Department of Public Work) Police stations – Kwamhlanga, Mabopane and Elandskraal (Department of Public Work) Prison Buildings – Modderbee Prison – Extension and Witbank Prison – Repair and maintenance (Department of Public Work) Industrial buildings and warehouses – Ekandustria (Sasol Nitro and Sasol Dyno Nobel) Fire Stations – Dobsonville, Diepkloof & Orangefarm (Johannesburg Municipality)

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School Projects: (Gauteng Department of Education) Lethulwazi Secondary school – Voslorus

Prospectus Novus School – Pretoria Windmill Park Primary School – East Rand Bhukulani Secondary School – Soweto

Boschkop Primary School – Bochkop Bekekayo Primary School - Babsfontein

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Water reticulation networks

Upgrade Water Network Mashimong & Moriting, Tembisa.

This project is in Tembisa and involves the design and construction of a 900 m long 250 mm Ø uPVC water pipeline. This project forms part of the water network upgraded in Tembisa.

Sewer reticulation networks

Sali-Zuma Relief Sewer Pipeline. The project is in the Sali & Zuma areas of Katlehong. The purpose of the project was to reroute the outfall sewer from Alberton and to eliminate the pump station previously used. VGI Consulting was appointed to design and monitor the construction of the pipeline. The project consisted of the following: 470 m long 150 mm Ø clay pipes, 50 m long 300 mm Ø clay pipes, 2 750 m 400 mm Ø clay pipes and 500 m long 500 mm Ø clay pipes All of the above projects were awarded to Emerging Contractors. VGI Consulting was actively involved in training the Contractors in matters related to construction management. VGI Consulting assisted the Contractors with the compiling of their payments certificates and construction programs. Replacement of a Portion of the Existing Bulk Outfall Sewer, Germiston, Phase 1 & 2. The existing outfall sewer line reached its design capacity and design life. Due to this reason the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality started to upgrade the existing sewer line. VGI Consulting was appointed to design and monitor construction of 1 300 m of the sewer line that had to be replaced. The new sewer line varied in size between a 600 mm and 750 mm Ø concrete pipe.

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Water and sewer purification works

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OUR CLIENTS VGI has long standing relationships with our current clients under which the following companies can be counted:

Sasol Gas, Sasol Oil, Sasol Technology, Transnet Pipelines, PetroSA Matola Gas Company, GigaJoule, Petroline Holdings, Siemens

References: Sasol Technology (Pty)Ltd Dr Charl van Schalkwyk, 016 960 4647 Dr Daan de Villiers, 016 960 4393 Sasol Oil (Pty)Ltd Mr Pieter Kitching, 016 970 4723 Sasol Gas Ltd Mr Jan Jordaan, 082 574 2843 ROMPCO Mr Jan Jordaan, 082 574 2843 GigaJoule Mr Johan de Vos, 012 682 9124 Mr Dieter Klingenberg, 012 682 9122 Siemens Mr Heinz Hauck, 011 652 3925 PetroSA Mr Daniel Phelane, 012 929 3004

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QUALITY

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VGI is an ISO 9001:2008 registered company. Quality control during the design phase of a project includes the following key steps:

A senior member of VGI management is responsible for each project executed by VGI. At the outset of each project a design bases is drawn up and signed off by the client to ensure the correct design parameters are used as well as the correct design codes. All designs are checked and signed off by a professional engineer. All reports, designs and final deliverables are checked and signed off by a senior engineer before the reports are submitted to the client. The design team attends the HAZOP and PDA meetings to ensure that the changes are fully understood by all disciplines. Regular design reviews by the responsible professional engineer and VGI peers are held. A detailed drawing checklist are used to ensure the correctness of drawings.

Quality control during the execution phase

A senior member of VGI management is responsible for each project executed by VGI The specifications applicable to the project is worked through with the site supervision team by the senior professional engineer responsible for the project. Daily construction checklists are completed by the supervision team Regular audits are carried out by the responsible professional engineer as well as senior management on site to ensure that the required quality is achieved during the construction phase and that all specifications are adhered to. Non Conformance Records and Corrective Action Requests are used to manage the quality on site.

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SAFETY HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT DURING THE EXECUTION PHASE

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VGI has a 5 star IRCA rating. Health and Safety management during the execution phase of a project includes the following key steps:

VGI carries out a risk assessment at the end of detailed engineering to identify any project specific risks which the construction contractor needs to adhere to. This risk assessment is included, with the client SHERQ specifications, in the Works Information of the construction contractor’s contract. After the award of the construction contract, VGI carries out a detailed risk assessment with the construction contractor to identify all risks associated with this contract. The construction contractor compiles his SHE plan to address all the risks identified during the risk meeting. The SHE plan is submitted to VGI for approval. After approval from VGI, the SHE file is submitted to the client for final sign off before the site I handed over to the contractor. Regular site audits are carried out by the VGI safety officer to ensure that the construction contractor adheres to his SHE plan and all regulations and laws.

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DURING THE PROJECT

VGI supports the Environmental Consultant to obtain a record of assessment. Both the record of assessment and the Environmental Management Plan is included in the works information of the construction contractor. The site supervision team enforces the requirements from the Record of Assessment and the Environmental Management Plan. The Environmental Control Officer carries out regular audits on site. All findings are corrected by the construction contractor and signed off by the VGI Supervision team.

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PROCUREMENT & CONTRACTING VGI has extensive experience in the procurement of materials and equipment, in particular long lead items, for and on behalf of its clients. VGI also contracts on behalf of its clients. From July 2010 until recently, VGI has placed 125 material and equipment orders for its clients to a total value of R 350 million. During the same period, VGI has placed 30 contracts to a total value of R 1.6 billion. VGI’s responsibilities includes the following for purchase orders: design and compilation of the technical scope of supply; the tender activities; expediting; change control and management; certification of payment and; close-out of the orders.

VGI’s technical team is closely involved in ensuring compliance of the materials and equipment with the technical requirements. For this purpose supplier drawings and designs undergo an approval process and in some instances, factory acceptance tests are

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conducted at the supplier’s premises. Pre-manufacturing meetings are held for complex mechanical equipment. VGI’s technical team also inspects materials and equipment prior to delivery to site. VGI utilises the NEC3 suit of contracts in most instances when contracting on behalf of its clients. VGI’s commercial and project management team receives advanced traning in the use of the NEC3. Most recent training includes training in terms of the programme and compensation events, and the adjudication process.

VGI’s responsibilities includes the following for contracts: design and compilation of the Works and Site Information; the tender activities; contract execution management; change control and management; certification of payment and; close-out of the contracts. VGI’s technical team has extensive knowledge in terms of the roles of the Parties, the Supervisor and the Project Manager. This knowledge ensures that cost and time is monitored closely.

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AWARDS VGI has received the following awards:

Certificate of Recognition : ‘Delivery of services during project execution 2004/5’, Sasol

Certificate of Recognition : EPCM: Secunda Natref Integration Project for ‘Managing WBHO (Pipeline Construction Company) to achieve 1133533 man-hours without a lost time injury’, Sasol, July 2007 Services Excellence Award : ‘Service Reliability: Continuous delivery of high standard service ’, Sasol, September 2007 Sasol Safety Award for achieving the Sasol Construction Safety target, 2011 Sasol Safety Award for best recovered project (Alrode), 2012 Sasol Safety Award for VGI Head Office for achieving zero incident rate, 2012 Sasol Safety Award for the top 10 projects, 2013

Documents

VGI Company Profile rev 18 Feb 2015 - Home - VGI · PDF filemanagement of Petrochemical, Civil and Structural projects. ... (Mech), TUT 10 years ... Power supply Earth and Grounding