descon newsletter final-winter2011

WINTER EDITION 2011

HIGHLIGHTS:BHP FEC Project Completed

Fabrication of Spudcans

PAFL Capacity Enhancement Project

Wind Towers’ Manufacturing Project

Cover Story - Descon Integrated Projects Ltd

SUCCESS STORYBHP FEC Project 04

Fabrication of Spudcans 05

Pak American Fertilizer Plant 06

Fatima Fertilizer NP Project 07

Wind Tower Project 08

Partners in Progress 09

Descon Integrated Projects Ltd 10

Overseas Business Area

United Arab Emirates 12

Qatar 16

Kuwait 17

Olayan Descon Industrial Company 18

Joint Venture

Presson Descon International Ltd 19

Cover Story

Evolution of Engineering 21

Manufacturing

Hamriyah Manufacturing Works 25

Abu Dhabi Manufacturing Works 26

Lahore Manufacturing Works 27

Corporate News

E&P 29

HRD&A 30

Health, Safety and Environment 33

ICT 34

QA/QC 36

PS 37

Descon Chemicals Ltd 38

Descon Oxychem Ltd 39

Descon Power Solutions 40

Interworld Travels Ltd 42POWER

CHEMICALS

ENGINEERING

EDITORIAL TEAM ABBREVIATIONS

Aamer Hadi KhanHead Business Development

Rabya SheikhCoordinator Communications - BD

Ch. Muzaffar AliAsst. I/C Communications - BD

Sharaf JavedBusiness Development Engineer

Abdul WahabIT Officer - DCH

EDITOR’S NOTEDear Readers,

I hope you will enjoy reading this issue of Descon News. As the year comes toa close, we too are reflecting upon our achievements in 2011 and are gearingup to greet 2012 with renewed zeal and passion.

At Descon, we are moulding the engineering experts of the future. That's whywe draw on the finest talent from various disciplines - engineering, manufacturing,construction and procurement. We nurture their skills and showcase their uniquetalents and achievements in our newsletter.

This issue's cover story focuses on how we are evolving in the engineering andEPC domain, an achievement reflecting our client's confidence in Descon. It alsofeatures the people behind our success in reaching this milestone. Read aboutall this and much more in this edition.

Wishing you and your loved ones a Happy New Year!

Regards,Rabya Sheikh

BA : Business AreaBD : Business DevelopmentBPD : Barrels per DayBSD : Business Support DepartmentCDR : Carbon Dioxide RecoveryCMPS : Centralized Manpower SystemCSR : Corporate Social ResponsibilityDCS : Domestic Construction ServicesEPC : Engineering, Procurement, ConstructionFAT : Factory Acceptance TestHRSG : Heat Recovery System GeneratorLTI : Loss Time InjuryLTMSA : Long Term Maintenance Services AgreementMPSCS : Manpower Strength Control SystemP&PM : Proposals & Project MonitoringPMP : Project Management PlanPMS : Project Management SystemsPWHT : Post Weld Heat TreatmentTPD : Tons per DayTSF : Temporary Site Facilities

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BHP Billiton has been a valuable client for Descon with a longhistory of fruitful association. Descon has previously completedtwo earlier phases at the Zamzama Plant, the site of thecurrent project of Front End Compression (FEC) facility. Thenew plant located adjacent to the existing installations presentedrestrictive working conditions and stringent HSE environment.It was also required to be completed within a highly compressedtimeframe. Besides erection of the (GE supplied) compressorpackages (along with the associated duplex steel plant pipingand steel structure), the work scope also included laying of1km of super duplex steel cross countr y pipeline.

Selection of the project supervisory team was also quitestringent, requiring each member to possess strong experiencerelated to the job. The project team also responded positivelyto the client's requirements and discharged their respectiveroles with full commitment, achieving the first critical milestoneof completion of the project earthworks. This part was criticalto star t off the subsequent activities of mechanical andstructural foundations. The task for fabrication of CS pipingand steel structure was assigned to Karachi ManufacturingWorks (KMW) while the more complex and demanding partfor fabrication of stainless steel piping was done by LahoreManufacturing Works (LMW).

During execution, there were unprecedented floods in theregion, severing the lines of communications and impedingmobilization of the required resources like heavy cranes etc.

At one stage the site was forced to be fully demobilized foralmost a month.

The project has now been completed in full compliance tothe specifications and satisfaction of the client. The first‘gas-in’, operational checks as well as commissioning of thecross-country pipeline was achieved smoothly. Moreover, theproject safety record has been exemplary with activeparticipation of all members of the working team. Consideringall their projects the world over, BHP has declared the FECproject as the best performer in HSE. The BHP project teamhas conveyed their full satisfaction and appreciated the supportthey received from Descon in all stages of project execution.

BHP FEC Project Ahmad Parvaiz Rattu


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One of our diversification objectives has been to venture intothe specialized field of offshore operations. It became a realitywhen Descon Engineering FZE (HMW) was awarded thefabrication and supply of spudcans for Seajack's Zartan projectfor Jack-up rigs, by Lamprell Offshore.

Spudcans form a critical part of jack-up rigs; they are attachedto the lower end of the rig's legs and are also used to ejectthe legs settled in the ocean sands when the rig makes amove while operating in the sea.

The job was to fabricate 450 tons of marine grade structuralmaterial along with 3,500 dia-inches of pressure piping installedwithin the spudcans. As it was Descon's first experience withmarine grade material AH/EH/DH 36 (AH/EH/DH 36 materialare grades having 79,000~90,000 PSI and specifically used inship building and marine industry), the main constraint wasto get welding procedures and welders approved by theAmerican Bureau of Shipping (ABS). With a delivery constraintof six months, about 35 welders were qualified for plate andpiping material with ABS for three types of material gradesAH/EH/DH 36 material ranging from 3 mm to any higher

thickness. All fabrication activities from material marking untilfinal inspection were witnessed and recorded by the clientand owner company as well.

Specialized painting procedures had to be followed accordingto marine standards for tough operational ambient conditionsas implemented by Seajacks. Metal surfaces had to be cleanedbefore painting with 220 bar water jet followed by salt andprofile tests.

Finally, the moment came when HMW made history, withthe accomplishment of Descon's first ever 'off-shore fabricationjob', by delivering all the four Spudcans at the end of May2011 within the crammed schedule of 6 months and afterpassing stringent quality tests and inspection procedurespreset by American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), our valuedclient Lamprell Plc and owner company Seajacks.

By undertaking this challenge, HMW now stands qualified formarine grade material which is a prerequisite for marineworks. This job has paved our way ahead for new opportunitiesin future marine projects.

Fabrication & Supply of Spudcans Mian Omer Farooq


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Pak American Fertilizer Plant Hannan Khalid

Pak American Fertilizer Plant is located at Iskanderabad, Punjab,Pakistan. The company operates an Ammonia/Urea fertilizercomplex. The plant had the capacity of producing 600 MTPDammonia and 1,050 MTPD prilled urea which has nowaugmented to 800 MTPD ammonia and 1,450 MTPD ofprilled urea. The company planned to enhance the capacityof both the plants to 135% of their nameplate capacity.

The award of ammonia and urea plant revamp project wasa challenging task entrusted to plant services department. Thework included field fabrication, assembly, installation, erection,inspection, testing and commissioning of the new equipment.

The job was planned initially for 35 days with round-the-clockworking. Due to proper planning, the plant services team wasable to commission the plant within the stipulated time. Awork force of 1,550 was deployed and the total man-hoursused for the project were above 4,00,000 with zero LTI.

The entire project was on a fast pace with a tough completionschedule which required a great concentration by all theon-site departments involved. The real and positive teamefforts were put together by Planning, HSE, QA/QC, Execution,Commercial and Administration departments.

Revamp Activities1. Reforming Area

Tubes replacement in primary reformerReplacement of all auxiliaries in waste heat boiler

2. Banfield Solution AreaNew LP flash column was erected. 300 tons crane wasused in ringer configuration.Replacement of catalyst packings of absorber and stripperComplete piping modification

3. Compressor SectionReplacement of CO2 compressorAir CompressorSynthesis Gas Compressor13 different pumps

4. Total 40 different equipment, weighing 500 tons installed.

5. Modification done for the existing equipment as per newdesign and technical requirements.

6. Total 49,000 ID of the piping works for ammonia and ureaplant executed. Materials like carbon-steel, stainless steel,duplex and alloy used.

7. More than 100 tons of steel structure was fabricated anderected.

8. Electrical and instrumentation works for the entire revamp.

9. Heavy rigging and lifting involved the use of 450 tons, 300tons and 210 tons cranes for installation of differentequipment.

Fatima Fertilizer Limited has been an important client forDescon. The main scope was to complete the 1,200 tonsper day Nitro Phosphate (NP) plant having 480 stationaryand rotary equipment including more than 100,000 dia-inchesof piping, 1,000 tons of steel structure, 1,600 tons equipmentwithin a time frame of nine months only. Descon achievedthe targets on time and safely due to the commitment of itsteam.

Besides erection of the highly complex equipment on up to68 meter high prilling tower, refrigeration section ofstate-of-the-art compressors comprising of 32 tons weightwas also a challenge. The team worked hard to come up tothe client's expectations and managed to install more than200 rotary equipment within the due timeline. This part wascritical to start off the subsequent activities of mechanical andstructural erection.

The unique feature of this project was that it was designedon the latest specifications and most of the equipment includingfilter press and lime drying unit, centrifuges was introducedfor the first time.

The project was successfully commissioned in August 2010and test run started in September 2010. Initially the efficiencywas around 60% for a period of two to three months, butnow the plant has achieved full efficiency.

D e s c o n a l s ocomp l e t ed 2 . 2million man-hourswithout LTI. Theproject has met theh i g h e s t s a f e t yrecords owing to theuntiring efforts of theteam.

The c l i en t hasawarded a trophy forbeing the best HSEperformer.

Fatima Fertilizer NP Project Shahid Chaudhry


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The current energy crisis and high prices of fuels have forcedPakistan to invest in renewable energy resources to meet anever growing demand. This led to the private sector's interestin switching to wind energy. As Descon is the only companyin Pakistan with the expertise and specialized hardware tocarry out such a unique project; it became the first choicefor clients throughout Pakistan. The first project in this sectorwas awarded to Descon on EPC basis by FFC Energy limitedin Jhimpir, Sindh, Pakistan. Other major investors like FaujiFoundation, Lucky group and Sapphire group have also inkedtheir interest in working with Descon for their future projectsin Jhimpir and Gharo wind corridors.

On Friday June 10, 2011, Mr. Faisal Dawood (HeadManufacturing - BA) inaugurated the first wind tower mastsproduction facility in Pakistan by switching on the CNC cuttingmachine installed at Karachi Manufacturing Works (KMW).

As a pioneer in manufacturing wind tower masts in Pakistan,Descon will deliver these to the 49.5 MW Wind Powerproject of FFCEL. A total of 33 wind towers are to befabricated for the project. Today, Descon is recognized as theindustry leader and slated to become a recognized windtower manufacturer.

Wind Tower Manufacturing Project Kashif Qurban

Wind Towers’ manufacturing at Karachi Manufacturing Works


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Partners in ProgressDescon congratulates

Government of Pakistanon the inauguration of

Mangla Dam Raising Project

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Ranolia Hydro Power Project

After contributing its share in the development of quite a fewhydel projects in Pakistan, for the first time in its history, nowDescon has been awarded the Ranolia Hydel project on EPCbasis by Sarhad Hydel Development Organization (SHYDO).The project, located in Kohistan district, KPK, Pakistan will add17 MW to the grid.

EPC award of this hydropower project marks Descon’s mostsignificant achievement to date in its contribution towardsdeveloping Pakistan’s hydel sector.

Ranolia Hydro Power Project (RHPP) is planned to generateapproximately 17 MW of electricity. In summer, the plant willsupply electricity 24 hours per day and in winter, when thewater flow is reduced, electricity will be supplied for fourhours in the evening.

The proposed power plant has the following components:

A tyrolean weir and intake structure on the left bank ofRanolia Khwar.

An intake channel (80 m), gravel pin, sand trap andspillway.

A 1.4 km long power channel - 1 across the hill slopeson the left side of Ranolia Khwar

A 830 meter siphon across Ranolia Khwar to conveywater to the power channel 2

A 1.25 km long power headrace channel on the rightside of Ranolia Khwar ending in inlet pond with a spillway.

A 684 meter penstock from inlet pond to powerhouseon right bank of Dubair Khwar

A double storey powerhouse with two pelton turbinesand two generators

RHPP connects to 132 kV grid through double circuittransmission line.

Barzan Onshore Project

JGC Corporation of Japan has sub-contracted a part of Barzanproject's design engineering work to Descon IntegratedProjects Limited. The work consists of horizontally split workpackages for process, piping, civil and I&C departments thatamount to about 65,000 man-hours. Additionally, JGC hasalso offered some positions to DIPL in their Yokohamaoperational center. Barzan onshore project facilities are ownedby RasGas that are located in Ras Laffan area of Qatar. Theproject consists of two trains of 950 mmscfd each. In addition,the plant will produce ethane, LPG, condensate and sulfur.

Uch II Power (Pvt) Limited

Uch II Power (Pvt) Limited intends to build, own and operatea 400MW power plant within the premises of the existing

Uch power station located at Balochistan, Pakistan.This project is owned by International Power and EPC workis subcontracted to a consortium of Hyundai EngineeringCompany and DIPL.

Descon Integrated Projects Ltd. Gohar Afzal

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The scope in design, procurement and construction,commissioning, testing and defects maintenance of this projectincludes:

Two frame-9 Gas Turbine Generating Packages suppliedby General Electric

Two Heat Recovery Steam Generators

One Steam Turbine Generator Package

Step-up transformers

Water storage and treatment, CW & makeup systems,fuel gas system, HSD storage & transfer system and wastewater management system

Main buildings including administration, centralized controlroom, electrical equipment, workshop and stores,security/gate house, water treatment building andlaboratory

Fire detection & protection system and HVAC

Wind Power Project

Descon and Nordex, Singapore recently inked EPC Agreementsfor five Wind Power projects of 50 MW each. These projectsinclude:

Fauji Foundation I (Formerly Beacon Energy Limited)

Fauji Foundation II (Formerly Green Power)

Younas Energy Limited

Gul Ahmed Wind Power Project

Metro Power Company Limited

The scope of work finalized includes EPC of Balance of Plant(BOP) including manufacturing of wind towers at Descon’sshop in Karachi. The towers manufacturing facility has beendeveloped on international standards with a state-of the-arttechnology.

Thamama 'B' Gas Lift Project

Descon has been awarded the Bab Thamama 'B' gas lift pilotproject for two wells on EPC basis by Adco. This is our first10 km underground pipeline project entailing a challengingtask for our engineering and EPC team. The completion ofthis project would provide us the strategic edge to capturemore pipeline projects of similar nature.

Ammonia Flare Project

Ruwais Fertilizer Industries (FERTIL) engaged the services ofDescon as EPC contractor to carry out Engineering,Procurement, Construction and Commissioning of AmmoniaFlare System. Successful completion of this project willstrengthen our presence in UAE EPC market .

Young Engineering Leaders' Award

In an effort to locate and recognize young bright engineersin Pakistan, the Engineering Review (foremost Pakistaninewspaper in Engineering circle) organized ‘Young EngineeringLeaders Conference’ at NED Karachi on July 09, 2011.

Engineering professionals from various sectors across thecountry were approached by Engineering Review Board andtheir professional accomplishments and future ambitions werecritically evaluated by the jury for the 'Young EngineeringLeaders' Award'.

It is a matter of pride for Descon Integrated Projects Limitedthat four of its employees namely, Mrs. Samina Wasim,Mr. Abdus Samad, Mr. Sohail Afzal and Mr. Abdul Munnan Buttwere acknowledged for their competence and value additionin various engineering sectors. The winners were honoredwith the following awards:

2nd Position: : Mr. Sohail AfzalCertificate of Merit: : Mr. Abdus SamadCertificate of Excellence: : Mrs. Samina Wasim &

Abdul Munnan Butt

Corporate Social Responsibility

To support Descon's lower tier employees and other needypeople around us, DIPL’s management has initiated a campaigncalled EHSAS. The primary objective of this campaign is togive donations to the deserving people on monthly basis withan aim to provide everyone a chance to enjoy at least thebasic necessities of life.

This Ramadan, EHSAS distributed food packets containingbasic items for sehri and iftari to the needy.

Mirfa Air Separation Unit

The aftermath of twentieth century ushered a quantum leapin the energy demand for the ever developing world at large.Earlier, hydrocarbons were merely utilized to meet only theenergy requirement but as technology developed, the thirstfor energy led to newer technologies to extract more orcalorific value from each unit of hydro carbon. The wells aftera passage of time get depleted, however there are still reservesavailable to be extracted from the reservoirs. There havebeen various technologies to further extract gas from thesepressure depleted wells as the injecting of steam, methanegas, etc, the latest one is to inject an inert gas. Nitrogen isnot only chemically inert thus safe from any reactions butalso does not need any feedstock for its production as it isabundantly available in the air.

The construction of the Air Separation plant at Mirfa havingthe latest state-of-the-art technology from Linde has beenundertaken by Descon as the overall contractor of the entireplant, having constructed the entire civil, mechanical, electrical,instrumentation and HVAC scope of work. The project wascompleted by a workforce of over 2,000 in 4.5 millionman-hours without any Loss Time Incident. These areimpressive statistics as the Mirfa project right from its inceptionhas been under sharp focus.

The Mirfa Air Separation Plant consisting of two identicaltrains went into full production of 660,000 Nm3/hr at 40 barand purity of <10ppm oxygen in July 2011, well within itsscheduled completion time. The nitrogen produced istransported through a cross country pipeline to Habshanwhere it is grouted into Adnoc's gas fields. The natural gaspresently used for this purpose is thus used for energy

generation. This is a decisive factor as the skyrocketing growthin the UAE has also drastically increased energy consumption.Linde Engineering and Gasco are joint partners in Elixier, theowner of the Mirfa plant has given the go ahead for constructionof two similar additional trains for nitrogen production throughthe process of air separation in the near future. Havingsuccessfully completed the first two trains on schedule, Qualityand above all HSE parameters, Descon is thus well-poised totake up this challenge. (Qaiser Naqvi)

Borouge P3A Project

Taking the cue from, ‘Nothing Succeeds like Success’, Descon’sinvolvement with Borouge has been long lasting! Ever sinceits establishment, Descon has been instrumental inaccomplishing several projects for Borouge.

Established in 1998, Borouge as a joint venture between theAbu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) and Austria-basedBorealis, is a leading provider of chemical and innovativeplastic solutions. Having tripled its annual production capacityto 2 million tons in 2010, Borouge will have an additional 2.5mil l ion tons per year production by mid 2014.In June 2010, a major contract was awarded to a joint venturebetween Italian contractor Tecnimont (Maire TecnimontGroup) and Samsung Engineering to carry out constructionwork on Borouge 3 Expansion project. The EPC lump sumturnkey contract, scheduled to be completed at the beginningof 2014, covers the multiple polyolefin units package and thelow density polyethylene package.

Descon having an impressive track record with Borouge hasnow been awarded mechanical works for P3-A project ofaround 4.3 million man-hours. The scope of work consists of

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fabrication and erection of over 600,000 dia-inches piping,12,500 tons of steel structure and 12,000 tons of equipmenterection including heavy lifts along with allied painting, insulation,cladding works and ware house services.

Descon commenced direct works at P3-A project in August2011 by steel structure erection and achieved its target onschedule. As the project completion date is May 2013, presentlywork is ongoing on site facilities, offices, workers’ lunch shed,mosque, lay down yard, etc. Descon project team comprisesof the same experienced team who has recently completedMirfa. This team's motivation is driven by Borouge's endeavorto become the world's largest integrated polyolefins plant.

(Qaiser Naqvi)

Burj Khalifa

Burj Khalifa, formerly known as Burj Dubai, is a skyscraper inDubai, United Arab Emirates and is currently the talleststructure ever built, at 828 m (2,717 ft).

Emaar, the main contractor of the project, awarded the EPCworks for the two substations to Siemens Engineering. Whereasthe electrical works for the substation were subcontractedto Descon Engineering Ltd.

These 132/11KV substations are a part of the extensivedevelopments initiated by DEWA. Its cornerstone is the

master plan of electricity networks, which has been developedin order to support this world's tallest building's energysources. These counter sources of electricity have beenhanded over to DEWA for further distribution and utilization.Siemens as a part of the main contractor has awarded theelectr ical installation works of these substations.

The project comprises of two 132KV substations. Thesubstations include BRES substation that supplies power toBurj Khalifa residential area and OTWN substation that suppliespower to old town hotels, apartments and world's biggestDubai shopping mall. These projects have been successfullycompleted within the planned duration. (Arshad Sajjad Khan)

Achieved Another LTI Free Job

Descon completed another LTI free, 400/132 kV GIS substationat EPC Park Dubai with the client Mitsubishi and the ownerDEWA. The project was strategically very important especiallydue to the very stringent timeline and Descon again proved

its capability and commitment to accomplish its projects withzero LTI. Mitsubishi's corporate management participated inthe HSE Award ceremony and appreciated Descon's teamfor completing the project in due time. They also admiredthe adopted safety practices and quality of the job executed.This is yet another significant milestone in E&I projects forDescon. (Arshad Sajjad Khan)

Shah Gas Development Project

Descon was awarded the civil, E&I and mechanical constructionscope of work for Package-2, East of Shah Gas Developmentproject. The project's duration is 32 months starting June2011 to January 2014 with 6.95 million man-hours.Shah Gas Development project is being built on a new gasfield which contains very high sulphur content (23%). Thisproject has 10 packages, from gas gathering to sulphur handlingfacility at Ruwais. A new company, Al Hosn Gas, has beenraised to build and operate this plant and allied operations.


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The sulphur transport will be done through a newly-built railsystem by Etihad Rail which will connect Shah-Habshan-Ruwaisand transport 20,000 tons per day of granulated sulphur fromShah and Habshan plants. (Mirza Zafar Iqbal)

EPC Package-2

It consists of main process plant, which is the biggest of allpackages and has been divided into three, out of whichPackage-2 East has been awarded to Descon. The scopeincludes civi l , mechanical and E&I works up topre-commissioning stage. The project duration is 32 monthswith 6.95 million man-hours. (Mirza Zafar Iqbal)

Package-2 East Construction Works

The project was awarded in February, 2011. Campestablishment was completed in May, 2011 and completemanpower was shifted from Liwa to our camp in June, 2011.This is worth noting that Descon was the first company tomove its manpower to camp at this project.

Civil works for the site started in May, 2011. Descon was firstto start direct works at this project. Alongside, the structureerection also began in September 2011. (Mirza Zafar Iqbal)

Integrated Gas Development

To keep abreast of its spiralling energy demand situation,Abu Dhabi has initiated Integrated Gas Development (IGD).The project includes onshore and offshore packages. The

onshore packages involve the construction of a gas processingplant, offsite and utilities package, 4th NGL train and LPGstorage tanks.

The offshore package involves the construction of offshoreplatforms at Umm Shaif and gas transfer pipeline to Das Island.Gas will be initially processed at Umm Shaif, then sent to DasIsland and later to Habshan and Ruwais facilities.EPC contract for the gas processing plant was awarded to JVof Japan's JGC Corporation and Italy’s Maire Tecnimont.

The new Habshan complex will have an output of 900 mmcf/d of sales gas, 12,000 t/d of NGL and 5,000 t/d of liquidsulphur, after having treated about 1bcf/d of raw gas.JGC-Tecnimont JV awarded Descon part of the processingplant project, with 8.6 million man-hours work and mechanicalcompletion in November 2012 and pre-commissioning byMay 2013. Descon’s scope includes general construction partof civil, mechanical and E&I works besides EPC part of buildingsand storage tanks. It is worth mentioning that Descon is aheadof schedule on this challenging project. (M. Yousaf)

Piping Work at Takreer RRE withDaewoo E&C

The Abu Dhabi Oil Refining Company, Takreer signedagreements with four Korean companies to expand its oilrefining capacity in Ruwais. The Ruwais Refinery ExpansionProject (RRE) will increase Takreer's refining capacity of crudeoil by 417,000 bpd and nearly double its production oftransportation fuels, gasoline, jets and diesel.

Daewoo E&C awarded Descon the major scope of pipingworks. Daewoo is one of the four major EPC contractors ofTakreer's RRE project and has been awarded the EPC worksfor package 4, which encompasses tankage and associatedinterconnecting piping.

Our scope includes approximately 800,000 dia-inches ofpiping, 1,500 metric tons of structural and 650 metric tonsof rotary and static equipment scheduled to be completedby April 13, 2013. (Mir Aslam Khan)


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AUH-HSE Newsletter

AUH HSE has published a newsletter with an idea to highlightHSE activities of different projects. It also provides a platformto the project managers to share their ideas with each other.

World Environment Day

World Environment Day was celebrated at all project sites.Bilingual HSE flyer was designed and displayed at all projectsites. Special toolbox talk and training sessions were arranged

on the occasion. The main event was arranged at AMWwhere different plants were planted to show the commitmentof top management for the protection of environment.

External Fire Fighting Training

AUH HSE arranged a fire fighting training for the AUH officestaff. The training was provided by renowned institute, EmiratesTechnical & Safety Development Centre (ETSDC). It was aday-long training comprising of theoretical and practicalsessions.

Achieved Milestones

6 million man-hours without LTI at IGD 5 Habshan Plant3 million man-hours without LTI at AMW

HSE In-charges Meeting

To promote departmental cooperation, the project HSE hasstarted monthly coordination meetings of In-charges at UAEBA level where participants share their views about differentchallenges faced.

Work Manager, Mr. Mumtaz Ali Khan is planting a plant on theoccasion of World Environment Day

HSE Flyers prepared on World Environment Daydesigned by AUH HSE

HSE & QA/QC Activities M.K. Mohanan

RasGas Site Operations

Descon recently provided its turnaround services during trains3 & 4 shutdown of RasGas, as a part of its 'Upgrade of trains3, 4, 5 & AKG-1 Flare Piping System project', awarded byChiyoda Almana Engineering Limited (CAEL) on behalf ofRasGas.

The project involved a total of 60,000 cubic meters ofscaffolding and numerous tie-ins to be carried out during theshutdown. The result was commendable based on whichRasGas handed Descon a memento of a 'Dhow Boat', whichin other wordsc l ea r l y dep i c t sDescon's stance of'sailing ahead'.

C A E L a l s op r e s e n t e d acertificate on thecompletion of 2million man-hourswithout LTI onvarious projectsbeing done atRasGas.

Dhow Boat Memento

QatarGas Long Term Shutdown

As a part of the 5 + 2 years long term shutdown contractwith QatarGas, Descon executed 63,000 LTI free man-hoursduring the 21 days of planned shutdown of train 1. Theplanning and execution was coordinated so well that Desconwas able to complete the shutdown 24 hours earlier thanplanned.

Plateau Maintenance Project, QatarGas

After the award of the QG-PMP project in September 2010,the first milestone achieved was the QG-PMP 2011 shutdownwhich was accomplished one day ahead of schedule.

TSF and camp for QG-PMP is already 90% complete and theproject team is getting ready for the mobilization and to startthe construction activities.

Platform installation on stacks

Stop Cards writing by all individuals involved at PMP is oneof the prominent key features of the project. Recently,QatarGas and TCJV along with all the subcontractors helda function to celebrate the completion of 20,000 stop cards.Descon's employees contributed a total of 6,994 Stop Cardswhich won them the 1st place during the event. Also, the1st position for HSE poster competition was won by a Desconemployee.

Training & Development

On May 23, 2011, QBA invited a leadership expert,Dr. Tommy Weir, for a brief session on ‘LeadershipSuccess’. Dr. Tommy is regarded as an authority onleadership in rapidly growing and emerging markets likeQatar and a renowned speaker, advisor and author onthe subject of strategic leadership.

Dr. Tommy receiving a memento

In another event, to reiterate QBA management's focuson leadership development, a one-day workshop wasarranged for the first tier in-charges. It was spearheadedby Ms. Hellen Tucker, who is a Principal Consultant for‘Institute of Development and Training (IODT)’, UK.

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Qatar Umer Khan

Kuwait Pervaiz Iqbal

KCC 5500 TPD Line - II ExpansionProject

The erection phase of the project involves electro-mechanicalworks which comprise of almost 7,800 tons of structuralsteel, 15,000 tons of mechanical equipment and cover a widescope of multidisciplinary electrical and instrumentation jobswith 2.8 million man-hours. Kuwait BA is also involved incarrying out significant work related to refractory, insulation,cladding, start-up and commissioning of different equipmentof the plant. The warehouse is playing an imperative role toencompass smooth and rapid transition of material flow,systematic retrieval, storage and ensuring dedicated materialresource planning.

Successful erection of shells at raw mills, cyclones, calcinersand steel structural erection at pre-heater, kiln shell andsupports installation, bag filters installation at EGC and bypassetc are the major to-date project milestones. In its operationalprofile, Descon has also supplemented and deployed towerand mobile cranes at various plant areas to accomplishcomplex erection work in this brown field project. Amidstthe ongoing struggle which Descon has to endure in arrangingwork visas for skilled manpower, our team members areperforming more actively for the completion of this congestedand confined cement manufacturing facility.

The substantial joint efforts and commitment involving planning,procurement, admin, HR, subcontracting, QA/QC and HSEdivision in close coordination with other associated departmentshas enhanced quality, focus and client satisfaction. Internal areaaudits, trainings and technical supports on various criticalassignments including scaffolding work, safety at height, heatstress and basic fire fighting methods are the core tasksaccomplished by HSE division over the course of the project.To ensure best quality standards, both in erection and fabricationphases, QA/QC has developed strategic evaluation of standardprocedures.

The initial phase of KCC Cement Plant extension projectinvolved fabrication of roughly 7,000 tons of steel structureand 4,500 tons of plate work. To meet the project deadlineand deliver quality product it was strategically divided betweenHamriyah Manufacturing Works (HMW) and Kuwait BusinessArea (KBA). Through excellent teamwork and acutecoordination most of the milestones were met with success,whether it be detailing, prioritizing deliverables, technicalassistance, material sourcing or any other issue pertaining tosupply and fabrication. Approximately 2,000 tons of additionalscope has been awarded which itself is a manifestation ofclient satisfaction. Till this day, around 10,500 tons of fabricatedmaterial has been delivered at site and we are committed tosuccessfully accomplishing all tasks assigned by maintainingour trademark quality standards and uncompromised workethics. Kuwait BA has subcontracted works in Kuwait regionwhich includes fabrication and erection.

The department monitors the subcontracting activities frominitial ITB preparation to closing of contracts. Throughout theexecution, Descon's personnel keep a close eye on proceedingsthus to ensure that the same level of quality and excellenceis maintained in every aspect.

Erection work in progress at pre-heater

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Storage Tanks - Hail 2 Power Plant

Al-Fanar Construction Company has shown confidence inOlayan Descon by awarding Storage Tanks of Hail 2 PowerPlant - Expansion III. This project is owned by Saudi ElectricityCompany (SEC).

Our scope involves mechanical design, supply and fabrication,site erection, testing and painting of 02 x 20,000 m3 crudeoil storage tanks and it marks our first storage tanks job withSaudi Electricity Company.

Bulk Liquid Chemical Terminal Project

The first ever EPC project of Olayan Descon involving theliquid chemical storage and handling facility at Jubail CommercialPort is progressing well and its first phase is near completion.The first phase involves complete civil, mechanical, E & I worksof the entire facility which includes 16 storage tanks. Theowner of this project 'Arabian Chemical Terminal' has reinstatedits confidence in Olayan Descon by also awarding the secondphase of this project. Phase II involves 16 storage tanks alongwith all associated work. The project will augment storagecapacity by 63,600M3 of different liquid chemicals. This terminalwill receive, store and redeliver petroleum-based productsand liquid petrochemicals.

Arabian Chemical Terminal (ACT), based in Jeddah, SaudiArabia, operates a huge network of commercial tank farmfor petrochemicals in KFIP in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia since 1987.

Rabigh Power Plant - 2

Olayan Descon has been awarded with manufacturing jobsfor the design, supply and fabrication of pressure vessels, heatexchangers and deareators for Rabigh Power Plant-2. ODICOis working with Doosan Heavy Industr ies, Korea.

Rabigh Refining & Petrochemical

The major shutdown of Petro-Rabigh Petrochemical Complexhas been completed which comprised of 735,000 man-hourswith a manpower of 2,450. The total duration of the projectwas 40 days and it was the first major shutdown of thispetrochemical complex.

Sahara Project

Sahara and Ma'aden Petrochemical Company awarded theproject of caustic soda & EDC storage and handling facility.Sahara petrochemicals, in consortium with Ma'aden areexpanding its facilities in Jubail, KSA to produce caustic sodaand EDC. The unit construction is in progress by Daelim, aKorean company, who is the EPC contractor of the project.

The scope of work includes design, supply and constructionof two pipelines for caustic soda and EDC from Sahara to

Sabtank at Jubail Port, 02 x 17,000 Cu.M double walled storagetanks for each product and 16” pipelines extending from eachtank to delivery berth with independent control and monitoringsystem at port premises.

Emergency Power Back-up SystemUpgradation at Sabtank, KFIP Jubail

Olayan Descon has won an EPC contract from Sabtank, asubsidiary company of Sabic, which handles storage andmaterial handling facility at port. This project is for the 'ElectricalEmergency Power Back-up System Up gradation' at Sabtank,Jubail, King Fahad Industrial Port, Jubail.

The scope of work comprises of design, engineering,construction, testing and commissioning works at ten differentareas of Sabtank which are Petrokemya, Sadaf, Sharq, Ar-razi,Kemya, Ibn-zahr, Albayroni, Gulf Farabi, S-Chem,Ibn-al-baytar.

Samref Clean Fuel Oil Project, Yanbu

Olayan Descon has been awarded the major part of equipmentdesign, fabrication and supply of static equipment of CleanFuel Oil project. The total weight of the equipment undersupply contract is approximately 2,000 tons to be deliveredin one year. Worley Parsons is the main EPC contractor ofClean Fuel Oil project.

Cold Box Revamp Project

Linde AG is an EPC contractor for revamping of cold box atSabic, Petrokemya. The project objective is to enhance plantcapacity by replacing the Old Cold Box. The constructionwork of the project was awarded in August. The projectinvolves detailed design, fabrication, installation of structurefor interconnecting piping (SIP) at the workshop and necessaryE&I activities leading to successful completion of the job. Theproject is scheduled for a period of eight months startingfrom October, 2011 whereas system tie-ins will beaccomplished in May 2012 during plant shutdown turn around.

Olayan Descon Industrial Company M. Naveed

Polish Oil & Gas Company AwardedBasic Engineering Study to PDIL

Polish Oil & Gas Company (POGC) intends to setup an EarlyWell Testing Facility at Kirthar, in district Dadu, Sindh. For theevaluation of various scenarios, proposed process scheme,equipment design basis and specifications, POGC awardedthe Basic Engineering Study to PDIL. The draft report hasbeen submitted and the final study would be concluded soon.

De-bottlenecking Study of PPL GasProcessing Plant & Modification of 3Phase Separator at PPL Mazarani GasProcessing Plant

PPL (Pakistan Petroleum Ltd.) has a 10 mmscfd gas processingplant at Mazarani field, which was carried out by PDIL in2002-2003. The inlet gas composition changed with thepassage of time and quality of processed gas was not possibleto be maintained with the standard that was agreed with theSui Southern Gas Co.

PPL for the purpose of finding a rational solution of theproblem, awarded the job to PDIL to carry out an engineeringstudy and modifications in the third Phase Separator andother associated facilities so that standard of the processedgas could be guaranteed afterwards. The project was completedwithin 6 weeks and the performance test was successfullyconducted.

Business in Qatar

PDIL successfully carried out two modification jobs withDescon Qatar for QatarGas. It provided technical supportservices along with necessary site supervision. The scope ofwork included cable sizing, layout engineering for the installationof aboveground cables between QatarGas condensate storageand condensate jetty & storm water pump pit modification.

PDIL Participation in the 9th PakistanOil, Gas & Energy Exhibition

The 9th Pakistan Oil, Gas and Energy Exhibition & Conference(POGEE) was held from May 17 to May 19, 2011, at theExpo Center, Karachi.

Pegasus Consultancy (Pvt.) Ltd organized the event whichwas attended by the international delegates of the Oil & Gasindustry. The CEO Engineering Development Board, PakistanMr. Aitezaz Niazi, the chief guest at this occasion inauguratedthe proceedings.

As a brand building effort, PDIL participated in the eventthrough impressive posters and banners on different locationsof exhibition halls and also distributed promotional materialto the delegates and visitors. PDIL was among the selectedfew companies, who received a shield in lieu of extendingcontinuous support to the energy events of Pakistan. Theefforts were highly appreciated by the management committee.

Presson Descon International Ltd. Syed Fareed

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PDIL Awarded with AnnualEnvironmental Excellence Award 2011for Second Consecutive Year

It is a matter of great pride for PDIL that the company forthe second consecutive year has been awarded with theprestigious Annual Environmental Excellence Award 2011. Atotal of 148 companies participated in it. The jury was headedby renowned Scientist, Dr. Sami-uz-Zaman. A ceremony tookplace at Marriot Hotel, Karachi on July 29, 2011, which wasorganized by National Forum on Environment and Health(NFEH) Pakistan having affiliation with United NationsEnvironment Program (UNEP) and supported by Ministry ofEnvironment, Government of Pakistan, as well as Ministry ofEnvironment, Government of Sindh. Minister for Electric Power,Ms. Shazia Marri and Chairman Intellectual Property Rightsand former Federal Minister Environment, Hameedullah JanAfridi presided over the event.

The AEEA award has been instituted to recognize and promotethe organizations which make an outstanding contribution tosustainable development. PDIL has been selected on the basisof its contribution to environment friendly activities bothwithin and outside its business spectrum by bringing changein its approach towards environmental and community relatedcauses. PDIL follows a holistic approach towards Health, Safety,

Environment and Community’s well being which is depictedthrough its HSE policy.

PDIL Team Successfully AccomplishedSAP® Go-Live on July 01, 2011

PDIL SAP® implementation team along with the contributionand efforts of Descon ICT team, successfully accomplishedthe SAP implementation and Go-Live target on July 01, 2011.Since it is a new system, the company is slowly and steadilyaligning itself with the new requirements. PDIL continues toupdate and improve the master data, which is the key elementfor the smooth functioning of the SAP system. Weekly progressreview meetings are conducted for resolving the operationalissues being faced. All problems are raised through a dedicatedSOLMAN system, which is intended to maintain the recordof problems and changes being done in the system.

HR Development Activities

While PDIL successfully achieved the milestone of SAP®Go-Live on July 01, 2011, PDIL HCM team started conductingin-house trainings on Organizational Change Management inorder to develop a conducive environment for the acceptabilityand adaptability with the new systems and procedures. In thisregard, HCMD conducted two training sessions to educatepeople about SAP® usage and requirements .

HSE trainings have also star ted for this year, which willencourage the employees to maintain adherence to the HSEpolicies and procedures; while this will also help in promotinga positive culture of HSE compliance. The first session includingintroduction to Safe Behavior and PDIL HSE ManagementSystem as initial modules of HSE trainings for all has beenvery successful.

HCM team also conducted a Focus Group on Mentoring atPDIL, which was a first of its kind and has been very successfulin terms of its outcomes and affects. The Mentoring Schemewas adopted in 2010 as well.

History

The origins of engineering design inDescon date back to the mid 1980’s.Descon at that time aspired to be anINTEGRATED engineering company.This concept, which translates intoOne-Stop Shop in layman's terms, couldnot work in the absence of anengineering faculty. The pioneerdepartment was named as PEP (ProcessEngineering & Piping). It was located ina building opposite Descon's main officeon Davis Road and operated with astaff of about 30 people. With leaderslike Mr. Mohsin Ali and Mr. Ilyas A. Sajjad,this section carried out engineeringdesign for many domestic projects. ICIPakistan was perhaps the biggest clientin those days that featured arrays ofprecision drawing boards, mylars,ammonia printing and most remarkably,a “clean room” for two computers whenDr. Sarmad Malik thought of CADingdrawings. The experience profile andself-confidence kept growing withprojects like Lucky Goldstar DOP Plantand Rafhan Expansion & WetmillAutomation.

The whole ball game for Engineeringchanged in late 1995 when Fauji JordanFertilizer project was awarded to aconsortium where Descon was one ofthe main venture partners. Sheer designwork volume of F JFC project

necessitated further expansion andconsolidation of the design pool.Engineering Services (ES) moved to a

two-storey purpose-built office at LMWsite on Ferozepur Road in the first halfof 1996. Other significant changes atthat time were full introduction of CADsystems, amalgamation of PowerEngineering Department into ES andmerger of CAES section with Pipingsection. ES peaked to 350 staff membersduring late 1990’s.

Following FJFC project, ES came acrossEPC projects ….new terminology anda new generation in project formation… to deal with. Engro LPG Storage,Engro VCM Storage and OMV MianoDevelopment projects were the mainEPC achievements. In same days, ESsuccessfully accomplished two pureengineering jobs, which were awardedby Japanese E&C contractors: ARLExpansion from Mitsui E&C and PARCOMCR from JGC Corporat ion .

Oil & gas prices touched their historicallowest in 1999. With this bleakeconomic outlook and recent successon PARCO project, Descon and JGCdecided to join hands to establish a jointventure engineering company whichwould provide world-class services toboth parent companies in a verycompetitive market place. J-Tech (Pvt.)Limited started operation in June-2000with a strength of around 250 staffmembers. JGC deputed a group of fivestaff members in resident cadre to

Abdus SamadJoined Descon:September 1992

Initial Position:Process Design Engineer

Current Position:Head Proposals

Proudest Moment:The day Descon Oxychem Plant startedmanufacturing H2O2 where Icontributed as Engineering & TechnicalManager and also being part of the teamwho made Descon's first EPC Proposal

Toughest Challenge:- On-time successful completion of

Descon Oxychem Plant- To contribute in DIPL’s vision of being

a leading EPC company in the region

Which one word or phrase would youuse to sum-up Descon's journey fromthen to now?Marvelous

Evolution of Engineering Faisal Zaheer

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operate the new JV Company; rest ofmanagement positions were taken by

staff from former ES. The most salientoperational feature of the early days ofcompany was an extensive trainingprogram that helped staff to learninternational-standard project executionpractices.

J-Tech was renamed as JGC-Descon in2004. The same year, it established itssecond operational center in Karachi. InMarch 2010, Descon Engineering Limitedacquired complete ownership ofJGC-Descon by purchasing JGC'sshare-holding in the company. Followingthis acquisition, the organization andprocess assets of the company weremerged with same of Descon's EPCbusiness unit. The new entity was namedas Descon Integrated Projects (Private)Limited [DIPL] and is chartered tooperate as an independent EPCcompany.

Services’ Portfolio

DIPL has executed engineering workexceeding four million man-hours sinceJune-2000. It operates from its modern65,000 square feet custom-built designfacility situated at Ferozepur Road,Lahore and from its office situated atShahrah-e-Faisal, Karachi. An integrated,multi-disciplinary team of over 650

Milestones

– 2000JGC-Descon formed, a JVwith JGC Japan

– 2002Detailed Engineering ofAtyrau RefineryRetrofit

– 2004Establishment of KarachiEngineering office

– 2004Detailed Engineering ofDolphin Project

– 2005Detailed Engineering ofDung QuatRefinery, Vietnam

– 2007First major EPC contract inUAE: FERTIL

– 2008BP Design house, 3 yearsGESA contract

– 2010First 50 MW Wind PowerProject

– 2010Descon Integrated ProjectsLimited formed

– 2011Award of UCH II Projecton EPC basis

– 2011Successful commissioning of225 MW Bhikki Power Plant

Asim AzizJoined Descon:17th May 1980

Initial Position:Project Manager & Acting Head of ProjectDepartment

Current Position:Head Management Development Center

Proudest Moment:Completion of Detailed Engineering ofthe Banagas CS-7 Project, the firstvertically split job undertaken byJ-TECH/DIPL

Toughest Challenge:Handling major and frequent changes inscope of work while still meetingdeadlines

Which one word or phrase would youuse to sum-up Descon's journey fromthen to now?Amazing journey towards EPC capability!

engineers, designers, CADD specialistsand project management personnelundertake the most challenging andcomplex engineering tasks.

DIPL offers comprehensive, integratedEngineer ing , Procurement andConstruction services. With anapproximate capacity of 800,000engineering man-hours per year at itsdisposal, it is the only company operatingout of Pakistan which provides suchservices at this scale to oil and gas,petrochemicals, refining, chemicals,power and fertilizer sectors in Pakistanas well as overseas.

DIPL has experience in all phases ofproject development, including:

Screening and technical feasibilitystudies

Project safety reviews, Hazardstudies, SIL audits, design evaluationsand verifications

Conceptual des ign , processspecification, project specification;including front-end engineeringpackages, cost estimates etc. Basicengineering packages - whererequired on the basis of third partydesign and licensor technologies

Engineering analysis includingsimulation, design and optimization

Multi-discipline, detailed design andengineering; including designspecification and documentation for

complete plant facilities, costestimates, etc.

Preparation of contracts and biddocuments; for execution of projectson EPCC, build-own-operate, plantrental, basis etc.

Project management; includingplanning, scheduling, cost controland progress monitoring

Procurement; including procurementmanagement and procurementservices

Construction management andsupervision

Client engineering services; includingfield engineering services

C o m m i s s i o n i n g ; i n c l u d i n gcommiss ioning management,commissioning supervision andoperator training.

Overseas, DIPL engineers havecontributed to major world-class projectsthrough JGC and Descon; a partial listof these projects include Saudi Aramco'sManifa Program in Saudi Arabia,Sonatrach's Gassi Touil Project in Algeria,Shell's Pearl GTL Project in Qatar,Petro-Vietnam's DQR Refinery Projectin Vietnam, Dolphin Gas Plant Projectin Qatar, Petro Rabigh's Olefins Plant


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Syed WasimJoined Descon:3rd October 1991

Initial Position:Assistant Engineer

Current Position:DGM (Head of Department - Piping)

Proudest MomentWhen I was selected as DepartmentHead Piping

Toughest Challenge:Working on the Pipeline Design projectfor OMV in 1998

Which one word or phrase would youuse to sum-up Descon's journey fromthen to now?Here 'teamwork divides the task andmultiplies the success'

Project in Saudi Arabia, Exxon Mobil'sBRT Expansion Project in Nigeria,KazMunaiGas' Atyrau Refinery RevampProject in Kazakstan, Jubail ChevronPhillips' Ethylene Plant Project in SaudiArabia, Adco Bab Field ExpansionProject in UAE, Centurion's El-WastaniPlant Project in Egypt, Adco's HIPPSProject in UAE, Fertil's Ammonia &Urea Plants Revamp Project in UAE,SEC's Sharourah Power Plant Projectin Saudi Arabia and Banagas'Compressor Station Project in Bahrain.

In Pakistan, DIPL has been a proudpartner in the country's progress andits staff has engineered entire facilities,such as OMV Pakistan's Kadanwari GasPlant expansion projects, PetronasCarigali's Rehmat Gas Plant, MOL

Pakistan's Gurguri Gas Plant, MOLPakistan's Manzalai Gas Plant, Halmore's225 MW Combined-Cycle Bhikki PowerPlant, OGDCL's Dakhni Sulfur RecoveryUnit, Pakistan Petroleum's Mazarani GasPlant and Engro Fertilizer's CarbonDioxide Recovery Project.

DIPL’s typical clients are the onesdemanding high level of technicalcapabilities and a very high quality ofservice. In Pakistan, our customersinclude: PARCO, Pakistan Petroleum,Pakistan Refinery, OMV Pakistan, MOLPakistan, B.V., AES, BHP Billiton Pakistan,BP Pakistan, ICI Pakistan, Pakistan PTA,Mari Gas, Engro Fertilizer, Fauji Fertilizer,Pak-American Fertilizer and FatimaFertilizer.

Overseas, DIPL has had the honor ofworking for well-known clients such asJGC Corporation of Japan, ADNOCgroup companies of UAE, SEWA ofUAE, ABB Engineering Services of UK,Chemtex of USA, DAR Engineering ofSaudi Arabia, ACTC of Saudi Arabiaand Mechanical Contracting and ServicesCompany of Bahrain.

Product-OrientatedEngineering/ EngineeringSupport forManufacturing

Descon has seven manufacturing/fabrication facilities strategically locatedin Pakistan and the Gulf Cooperationcountries. Each shop specializes inproducing a certain type of product.

In general, the product range spansindustrial process equipment andfabricated items and complete packagessuch as boilers, process skids, tanks, heattransfer equipment, cable trays andelectrical panels.

Our client base has grown to includeowners/operators, EPC companiesOEMs, OICs from Oil & Gas, Chemical& Petrochemical, Fertilizer and Powersectors to the sugar, cement and textilessectors. To-date, Descon has providedover 134 boilers, with cumulative steamproduction of more than 5,000 tonsper hour, over 1,100 pressure vessels(columns, drums, separators etc), 500heat exchangers, 450 storage tanks andover 1,00,000 tons of steel structure.We are authorized to produce ASMEcertified equipment (A, PP, S, U and U2stamps). Additional certifications include

‘R Stamp’ issued by National Board ofBoiler and Pressure vessel inspectorsand CE marking (specifically for EuropeanRegion).

The core of Descon Manufacturing is astrong in-house design and engineeringcapability that exists to support proposalgeneration and project execution. Thedesign and engineering team hasextensive experience of working as perinternational industry codes, standards,on state-of-the-art and latest engineeringsoftwares keeping in sight best practices.We have in-house capabilities to performProcess Design, Mechanical Designincluding Piping and E&I design relatedto products.

In addition to the above, Descon alsohas technology alliances with renownedpartners like, ERK of Germany for HighPres su re Wate r Tube Bo i l e rmanufacturing and with Alera ofGermany for providing vetting of firingsystem design of solid fuel boilers.


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Naveed Ahmad MalikJoined Descon:February 1985

Initial Position:Assistant Supervisor

Current Position:In-charge Management & Project SupportServices

Proudest Moment:Ranked among top 12 employees forMYK award for Devotion to Duty

Toughest Challenge:Performing diversified jobs during theearly years of Descon-JGC JV in additionto Management & Project SupportServices

Which one word or phrase would youuse to sum-up Descon's journey fromthen to now?Remarkable achievement by continuouseffort!

Samina Wasim

Joined Descon3rd October 1991

Initial Position:Assistant Engineer

Current Position:Head of Department - Process

Proudest Moment:Being selected to serve as DepartmentHead Process

Toughest Challenge:Convincing JGC to transfer NHDStechnology to DIPL

Which one word or phrase would youuse to sum-up Descon's journey fromthen to now?A dream come true!

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Chemical Injection Skids

Descon Engineering FZE has successfully manufactured anotherbatch of six chemical injection skids for Oxy Mukhaizna projectin Oman.

Fabrication and installation of piping, SS tanks, pumps,instrumentation and electrical items were carried out atDescon Engineering FZE within due timeline, followed byon time FAT which was appreciated by Oxy and Seko.

Tecnimont IGD Habshan Sulphur Stacks

Descon Engineering FZE has successfully delivered all foursulphur stacks weighing 450 tons each to Tecnimont- KTItargeting the project completion date of October 2011.

These four sulphur stacks, weighing 1,800 tons are for Gasco’sIGD Habshan process plant project in Abu Dhabi.

Stack modules loaded on barge

Naphtha Splitter Column for LITWIN

Thirty-five meters long Naphtha splitter column has beensuccessfully fabricated and dispatched to Takreer, IQI (IsometricQuality Improvement) project.

Stainless Steel Tanks

Frames has awarded sixty-two stainless steel tanks for chemicalinjection skids to Descon FZE for Adco Bab Thamama project.This project was awarded to NPCC (National Petroleum

Construction Company) by Adco and NPCC awarded thesupply of chemical injection skids to Frames.

Awarded Projects

Fabrication and supply of four flare stacks and fourcombustion chambers by John Zink for Gasco’s ShahGas Development Project. The project is in the executionstage and eight equipment weighing 1,100 tons will bedelivered in February 2012.

Seko has renewed its confidence by awarding twentychemical injection skids for KOC, (Kuwait Oil Company)Bulk Handling project in Kuwait. These skids will be readyfor dispatch in February 2012.

Saipem, Italy has awarded the job for the supply of twentypressure vessels and columns for DPC CPF Khurbet EastField in Syria. Dijla Petroleum Co is the end user. Theequipment wi l l be del ivered in June 2012.

GS Engineering & Construction of Korea has awardedtwenty pressure vessels for Takreer, IRP (Inter refineryPipeline) II project. Descon Engineering FZE has alreadyworked with two Korean EPC giants, Samsung andHyundai in the past.

Technip France has awarded the project of design,fabrication and supply of storage tanks for plateaumaintenance project in Qatar. First award from TechnipFrance and overall third award from Technip group showsthe strengthened relationship of Descon Engineering FZEwith leading EPCs operating in the region.

Hamriyah Manufacturing Works Mian Omar Farooq

Piping Work

Descon’s AMW facility is performing a huge work load ofpiping pre-fabrication for Takreer Refinery Expansion projectPackage IV. Total scope of work of all on-going projects was12,56,365 dia-inches, out of which AMW completed 4,36,334dia-inches till Oct 2011 with a maximum of 61,000 ID in themonth of June 2011. AMW is well prepared to finish theBalance Scope of Work by March 2013. This scope includedall types of piping material like, CS, SS, Alloy, P11 and P91.Currently we are 28,000 ID ahead of schedule.

To cope up with this huge work load, Descon has establishedthe following facilities:

Fabrication shed of 120M X 40M with 4 overhead gantrycranes with a capacity 5 to 7 tons.

A PWHT furnace to meet the project requirement andschedule. This furnace is 16 meters long, 5 meters wideand 2.5 meters high. This is an electronically operatedfurnace and can handle 10,000 ID per month. It is 100%designed, fabricated and constructed by Descon.

11 semi-automatic welding machines, out of these thereare 3 SAW and 8 FCAW machines. FCAW machinesare manufactured in AMW.

Latest hydraulic beveling machines to ensure precise andaccurate fabrication of piping.

Ethylene Cracking Furnace for Borouge 3

Descon has been consecutively awarded the 3rd project offabrication of Ethylene Cracking Furnace for Borouge 3 fromSFPC-Linde. It includes 49 convection modules with maximum200 tons weight.

Waste Heat Boiler by Gasco

In addition to piping, AMW has entered into a new era ofequipment manufacturing. Descon has been awardedmanufacturing of a Waste Heat Boiler by GASCO. Its scopeincludes design, material procurement, fabrication andreplacement with existing WHB at Gasco Habshan.

Structure, Ducts and Stack of Boiler forBorouge 3

AMW has done structure, ducts and stack of boiler fabricationon Borouge 2 project for Macchi, Italy. On the basis ofexcellent performance, Macchi awarded the same job toAMW for Borouge 3 as well. The scope includes 200 tonssteel structure and 400 tons ducts and stacks.

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Abu Dhabi Manufacturing Works Adnan Adeel

FFC III

Descon Lahore Manufacturing has made yet another additionto its list of successfully completed Cogen projects. The 30TPH, 105 kg/cm - HRSG for FFC, Mirpur Methalo Plant hasbeen commissioned successfully and handed over to theclient. The performance of Descon’s team has been greatlyappreciated by FFC. Their General Manager M&O, Mr. ZaheerAnwar expressed his satisfaction through an appreciationletter to the team.

The HRSG is installed against a Turbomach T-130 Gas turbineand is equipped with additional supplementary firing.

Nestle Pakistan Ltd.

Nestle Pakistan Limited has renewed its confidence in Desconby awarding contract of 1 x 20 TPH, 18 barg fire tube. Sincethe first boiler project awarded to Descon in 1989, this is thefourth order of boiler placed by Nestle to Descon. The boilerwill be installed at Nestle, Sheikhupura plant. It is equipped

with twin corrugated furnace and is designed to operate bothon natural gas and HFO.

Rafhan Maize

R a f h a n M a i z ePa k i s t a n h a sawa rded t hecontract of 2 x 30TPH, 200 psigWa t e r Tu b eBoilers. This is also arepeat order by Rafhan.Three boilers of the samecapacity have already been supplied,erected and commissioned byDescon at Rafhan Faisalabad plant.The new two boilers will beinstalled at Rafhan Kotri plant andwill be supplied on turnkey basis. Theproject is expected to be completed by June 2012.

Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Ltd.

LMW has been awarded with Super Heater Addition projectto the existing 30 TPH, HRSG at GATML Karachi, Unit 1. TheHRSG supplied by LMW on turnkey basis in 2006 currentlyoperates at 10 barg, 184°C. After the modification, the boilerwill be able to produce steam at 42 barg, 420°C. The boilerwill be coupled with Siemens Steam Turbine (ST) for powergeneration. The high pressure steam line to ST, ST bypassline, ST exhaust line, pressure reducing de-superheating stations,steam vent with silencer, steam header and low pressuresteam line to process will also be supplied and installed byDescon.

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PARCO ABU Project

Descon Lahore Manufacturing works has been awarded withthe supply of incineration package for PARCO Asphalt BlowingUnit project through Descon Integrated Projects Limited, themain EPC contractor of the project. The scope includes offgas incinerator, waste heat boiler, super-heater, air pre-heater,KO drum and stack along with control system, associatedpiping, instruments, valves and related ancillar ies.

225 MW Bhikki Power Plant

The commissioning of 02 x 112 TPH, 94 barg for BhikkiPower project has been completed successfully and both areproducing steam as per requirement. The thermal design wasverified by Vogt Power International (VPI), Descon's licensorfor power against gas turbines, greater than 75 MW capacity.Complete design activities including process, mechanical &electrical design and fabrication were carried out at LMW.With this project, Descon has become the first and the onlycompany in Pakistan to provide locally manufactured powerto a CCPP on EPC basis.

Rental Steam Solutions

Keeping in view the frequent requirement of ready steam bythe industry, Descon has introduced the concept of rentalsteam solution. The first breakthrough in this regard is a 10TPH, 16 barg rental boiler arranged by Descon for NestlePakistan Limited, Sheikhupura plant. The boiler will serve asan interim arrangement of steam supply during the periodin which the existing boilers of the client will be overhauledby Descon.

Currently, 1 x 5 TPH, 10 barg, natural gas / LDO fired boileris also available at Descon LMW for rental purpose.

Awarded Projects

Design, fabrication and supply of Shell and tube heatexchanger for Engro Chemicals

Fabrication, installation and commissioning of GlycolAbsorber by OGDCL

Fabrication and supply of tube bundle by PakistanPetroleum Ltd.

Design, fabrication and supply of fuel oil heater andLPG vaporizer by Byco Oil Pakistan Ltd.

Fabrication and supply of heat exchanger by FarooqiPulp Mill

Design, fabrication and supply of instrument air receiver,buffer tank and demin water tank by Lotte-PPTA

Duplex, SS and CS piping for Water Bath Heater for fuel Draft tube structure for SAMBUBHP Front end Compression (FEC) conditioning for Bhikki Power Plant

Completed Projects

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Wind Farm

As heavy lifts and rigging comprises of almost 50% of thetotal Wind Farm project; transportation and logistics of suchheavy equipment from port to site is a challenge in itself.Therefore with a proactive approach, E&P channelized itsenergies for induction of relevant equipment for the job andtrained its people accordingly to get optimized results.

A special 750 tons crane, Liebherr LR 1750, is procured tocarry out the job. This crane has a proven track record in thedevelopment of wind farms in several countries across theglobe.

E&P Orientation Training on WindPower Projects

Equipment & Plant team initiated an intensive training programwith the support of DCS BA to give orientation to the entireconstruction team of the project for hands-on execution onwind turbine erection. This included a detailed 5 days trainingin April 2011 on various aspects of E&P during the developmentof the project.

Another training session on heavy lifts and rigging studies,followed in July 2011. All individuals were trained on Nordextransportation and lifting systems.

A comprehensive dossier has also been compiled to redressthe issue of transportation, rigging and erection of wind turbineand its allied components like blades, hubs and nacelles. Thisdossier will be shared with all the prospective clients, withwhom Descon has signed EPC agreements.

Equipment & Plant Daniyal Khan

making wiser energy choices…..

HRD & A Aamir Iqbal

GETP June 20 ~ August 12, 2011

The 24th batch of trainees under the Graduate EngineersTraining Program (GETP) was welcomed into the companyon June 20, 2011. These young engineers were hired througha highly robust recruitment and selection process conductedby the Corporate R&S team. This included initial screeningof candidate profiles, followed by assessment tests, groupdiscussions and final inter views by panel members.The eight weeks’ comprehensive program included class roomtraining on var ious BA/BSD business processes,computer-based training on PMS modules, soft skills to equiptrainees with basic management skills and site visits to BhikkiPower Plant, Descon Chemicals, Descon Oxychem and LahoreManufacturing Works.

In addition, for the first time ever, the concept of 'Mentors'was introduced in this batch. Some of the potential mentorswere introduced to trainees as they delivered lectures underthe training program.

Faculty members who conducted the actual training were'subject matter experts' belonging to DIPL, DC&S, P&PM,Commercial, Contracts Management, QA/QC, HSE, LMW,HRD, PP&A, PDIL, BD and E&P. Their dedication contributedsignificantly towards the effectiveness of the program.

After conclusion of the GETP, a graduation ceremony washeld for the trainees on August 15, 2011. The event wasgraced by the honorable Chairman, Mr. Abdul Razak Dawood,besides department heads and the faculty members. The

ceremony began with a recitation from the Holy Quran,followed by Head HRD&A's address and the award of plaquesto the trainee engineers. Farhan Ghori (Chemical Engineer,DIPL) was declared ‘Trainee of the Batch’. Next, there werespeeches of GETP alumni, Waqas Mehmood and EhtishamAkhtar, currently working as project engineers in DIPL. Lastly,the Chairman addressed the audience with a very inspiringspeech highlighting expectations from the graduating batch.Being the holy month of Ramadan, Iftari and a sumptuousdinner were also arranged for the trainees and guests.

All these GETP-24 trainee engineers are now assigned tovarious BA/BSDs, both local and overseas, in line with thecompany's manpower deployment plan.

Salient Features of GETP-24

A total of 12,200 training man-hours were recorded.60 topics were delivered by various trainers.45 trainers rendered their services for delivering varioustopics.A total of 8 site visits were arranged. (4 visits per 21trainees).24 days (12 + 12) were dedicated towards learning ofPMS computer-based training modules.Every training day started with a brief motivational /inspirational clip and discussion on the same.Training effectiveness was checked through feedback andquizzes at the end of each topic.

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HR Team Building Event

With the purpose to promote team spirit in a subtle yetenjoyable way, an exciting team building activity named ‘TheAmazing Race’ was organized for the HR team on the lastday of the HR Conference. This challenging outbound activitywas fully planned and administered by DEL's Administrationdepartment. All the local and overseas HR team membersparticipated in the race. The participants were distributed in6 teams. Each team was assigned with a different color andwas equipped with team’s ID cards, colored caps and a vehiclebearing the label of the color assigned to the team. Alongwith a standard set of instructions and an emergency responseplan, the teams were required to visit various locations inLahore, perform some tasks and collect certain informationbased on the clues provided. Each task and information carriedpoints that would determine the final score of the team. Later,all teams gathered at Uptown LA to conclude the activity.The winning team members were awarded with the prizeand mementos were given to all the participants in the race.

DEL Cricket Fiesta 2011

In April 2011, HR DCS-BA organized DEL Cricket Fiesta2011, a companywide DEL cricket tournament. Eight teamsfrom different departments took part in the tournamentincluding Finance Rockers, DIPL Master Blaster, LMW Hammers,Commercial Tigers, HR&A Warriors, DCS Fire Balls,BD/Proposals Stingers and ICT Falcons.

The tournament provided some remarkable cricketingmoments in a relaxing atmosphere. Mr. Abdul Razak Dawoodalso honored the occasion with his presence on the fieldand played from the side of DCS Fire Balls. In the final, LMWHammers grabbed the title of Champions after beating theBD-P&PM Stingers team in a crunching final game. For hisstunning batting display, Mr. Mohsin Mahmood Qureshi ofBD was declared Man of the Series. He was also awardedthe return ticket to Dubai. Mr. Abdul Razak Dawood handedover the winning trophy to Mr. Tahir Khan, Captain LMWHammers.

Project Personnel & Administration Nofil Zaheer

For Descon, PP&A Department remains a constant sourceof information and advice to all administrators at DesconHeadquarters, Pakistan and across the globe. Since its inception,the department has been instrumental in performing itsfunction from identification of slot-fill requirement, to the longmile of need-based job design and nevertheless to mobilizethe perfect profile. The main feature of the department is toenhance the company data bank for efficient andcost-effective manpower both at home and abroad. PP&A isalso playing a vital role in mobilizing manpower to four mainoverseas business areas of Descon located at the UAE, Qatar,Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.

Besides mobilization, PP&A also explores full potential ofcurrent labor markets in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Egypt,

Nepal, Sri Lanka and Philippines as well as develop prospectmarkets like Iran, Indonesia, Rumania, Thailand and Burma.

Implementation of CMPS

In August, 2010 PP&A department implemented CMPS, asystem for complete monitoring of Descon's manpower andresources. Although at that time, Descon PP&A was usingsoftware named MPSCS for this data but CMPS improvedmany of the features in MPSCS. With the implementation ofthis system the complete record has been centralized andcan be viewed anytime from anywhere, which not onlystreamlines the information but also makes it more accurate.Although we have been able to give satisfactory results inevery area, but for us the best is yet to come. No matterhow much we have done, there is always more to do, moreto learn and more to achieve.

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Descon Institute of Technical Training, (formerly DesconTraining Institute) formed in 1998, is a distinct initiativeconsidering the presence of many public sector traininginstitutes. Today, certified trainees are getting better jobs andearning options both in Pakistan and abroad. The institutehas a highly experienced faculty which conducts short coursesin specific competencies required for the construction industry.Our success is demonstrated by thousands of earning handswho have helped to build our reputation after receivingtraining at DITT. Heading towards industrialization andmodernization, the country requires highly trained and skilledmanpower and DITT is playing a pivotal role to meet thisrequirement.

Expansion Plan of DITT

Descon Institute of Technical Training (DITT) was originallyestablished to train the workforce for the company's expectedand ongoing projects. It is now meeting manpower requirementfor construction within the country and overseas. Keeping inview the past growth of the institute, it is planned to expandit both in terms of enrollment of trainees as well asinfrastructure. We at DITT are planning to launch new coursesas per the requirements of construction industry. Also aprofessional architect is being engaged to prepare detailedplan of the new DITT building.

Training Workshops

Descon Institute of Technical Training has the followingwell-equipped workshops, where students are impartedhands-on training:

Welding Workshop 6GWelding Workshop 3GPipe Fabrication WorkshopPipe & General Fitter WorkshopRigging & Scaffolding Workshop/YardMillwright Workshop

Our Strength

Our strength is our staff. We welcome the following staffmembers who joined us in 2011:

Uzma Nadia : HR Executive/TrainerAbdul Majeed : Instructor E&I TechnicianAltaf Ali Jatoi : Instructor Pipe & General FitterM. Ahmed Raza : Instructor Safety AssistantM. Zahid : Instructor WeldingTalha Mahmood : Admin Coordinator

Team Building Trip

An informal team building trip to Jallo Park was arranged tounwind from the hectic routine and enhance the efficiencyof DITT staff. A total of 22 staff members participated in thistrip along with Mian Asim Aziz (Head ManagementDevelopment Center). The staff participated in different teambuilding exercises in a ver y pleasant environment.

Introduction of Human ResourceFunction in DITT

In order to help the institute in its growth plan, a full time HRresource, Ms. Uzma Nadia has been deployed at DITT. Sheis mainly responsible for conducting training needs analysis(TNA) of DITT staff, developing training plan for DITT staff,implementation of training plan, handling general administrativeHR issues including appointments, temporary allocations,transfers, secondments, resignations, terminations and longabsence etc, administering performance appraisal process ofDITT staff, looking after general management issues, impartingtraining on soft skills etc.

Descon Institute of Technical Training Uzma Nadia

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8th Environmental Excellence Award,2011

This is a great honor for us to consecutively win 8thEnvironmental Excellence Award.The award has been instituted tor e c o g n i z e a n d p r o m o t eorganizations which make anoutstanding contribution towardssustainable development.

The Nat iona l Fo r um fo rEnvironment & Health (NFEH)organized the award ceremony inKarachi on July 29, 2011.

In their messages on the occasion,Chairman Intellectual Proper tyRights, Government of Pakistan,Hameed Ullah Jan Afridi and FederalMinister of Environment, Ms. SaminaKhalid Ghurkhi congratulated thewinners and said that governmentgives importance to those industrialu n i t s w ho c o m p l y w i t henvironmental laws.

Shah Gas Development Project

The Shah Gas Development Project (SGD) represents a newera of production of sour gas. The sourness of the feed gasesalong with the magnitude of processed gas and producedsulphur will set a new benchmark for the world gas processingand treating industry. In order to manage and mitigate therisks, Abu Dhabi Gas Development Company Ltd. hasimplemented a plant design that places primary emphasis onall aspects of Health, Safety and Environment.

The SGD field development is a critical infrastructure projectfor Abu Dhabi's energy needs and realisation of its EconomicVision 2030. The project is located 180 kilometres south westof Abu Dhabi. Given the challenging location and high HydrogenSulphide (H2S) content of the Shah Field, preference is givento protect staff and the natural environment thus ensuring acomprehensive HSE programme.

The project activities will spread from Liwa via Habshan toRuwais, covering a wide geographical area and will require alarge number of workforce which would be deployed in Shaharea. The major challenges to retain manpower are:

extreme climate and seasonal variationsvulnerable natural resources

desert terrain with tall sand duneslack of infrastructure, long distances

To maintain and execute project with all realm of HSE, acommittee has been formalized. The mission of this committeeis to:

facilitate the continuous improvement of the HSE culturemonitor the implementation of the HSE policyensure continuous improvement of HSE performance inthe project.

Health Safety Environment Madiha Shafiq

Safety Milestones

1) 3.6M safe MH at BHP Zamzama Project: July, 2011

2) 3 million safe MH achieved without any OSHA

3) Injury free Dolphin Energy: December 05, 2010 -May 14, 2011PMP : April 22 - May 07, 2011QatarGas: April 21-May 07, 2011QP Refinery shutdowns: July 01- July 17, 2011

4) 6 million safe MH achieved at IGD Habshan (1335):July 21, 2011

5) Safe completion of Adgas shutdown (1501):April 29, 2011

6) Safe completion of the project at Adco Trunk Line(1338): April 2011

7) ODICO tanks construction completed, erectionand installation of six tanks at Hyundai/AramcoKaran Gas facilities for achieving 140,000 safe MH:August, 2011

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Another feather in the cap!

Descon’s Website Launched

Descon is proud to announce the launch of the new andimproved website across all functions. For over a year, theold website was revisited and revamped to the contemporaryfast track operations. Now, with the joint efforts of CorporateBD and ICT teams, it has been successfully put online. Theefficiency and effectiveness is being monitored and updationof the latest news is ensured on a regular basis.

The new website has been designed with a purpose toclearly define the direction of the three businesses;Engineering, Chemicals and Power. Corporate videos andpublications of all the three businesses have been uploadedin addition to the latest news of each sector thus allowingthe visitor to have hands-on information on the currenthappenings. Every business page has its distinct features andprovides a complete picture of the product and servicesdiversity. The career’s page though is shared among all threesectors, however the main controls reside with DesconEngineering. The visitors can now apply online through theirpersonalized accounts.

Network Services

Worldwide Central Email Address Book

ICT has launched web e-mail facility for all employees whichcan be accessed worldwide. The basic premise of this facilityis to help employees access their official email account throughany computer connected to internet using the linkhttp://dm-21.descon.com.

Instant Messaging (Lotus Sametime)

Descon employees have been provided with instant messagingservice called Sametime via their official e-mail account.

Now Descon employees across the board can contact eachother irrespective of geographical locations thus reducingcost of both local and overseas phone calls. The users arenow able to share, transfer files and have web conference.

Lotus Traveler

Accessibility of e-mail through cell phones is a unique facilitythat can even replace Black Berry. It has been tested and isunder trial. Initially, it has been given to 36 employees stationedat different geographical locations on trial basis.

Information & Communication TechnologyZara Saher

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VPNs with Descon Remote Offices

VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) provide a very cost-effectiveand secure channel of communication. The online applicationsare made accessible to all local and overseas offices whichare connected to DHQ using active directory. Now informationis available to all business areas simultaneously including news,announcements, new forms and policies etc.

It also facilitates users at remote offices / sites to securelyexchange data. ICT has established VPNs with Musaffah, HMW,Doha, KMW, Hamriyah offices and Satpara project site.

Datacenter Established in DHQ

For reliable IT storage and services especially for SAP, LotusNotes and end user data, ICT has commissioned world-classStorage Area Network (SAN). The new datacenter ensuresprotection against accidental data loss due to hardware failureor disaster. ICT has also developed the required skills toimplement, manage and operate the Datacenter which hasbeen successfully deployed at DHQ.

ERP Section

SAP IS-EC&O Implementation in PDIL

For the first time ever in Pakistan, SAP IS-EC&O is implementedby Descon in PDIL.

Descon went live with SAP in PDIL on July 01, 2011. Thistarget date was set by Descon’s internal team and managementafter it was decided that the ICT team will go ahead with theimplementation on their own without any help from externalconsultants.

Information Systems Section

Biometric Attendance System

This system has helped the employees get rid of old cardsystem and the high maintenance requirement of the cardreader machines. This new system is linked with the Timesheetwhere data is made available online. It has been implementedat DHQ and LMW. Now employees from DHQ and LMWcan mark their attendance at any location/office.

Timesheet Functionality Enhanced

Time sheet's functionality has been enhanced after a revisionof Attendance and Leave policy in April 2011. Now theemployees have self-service based online approval mechanismfor late arrivals and compensatory approvals.

Centralized Manpower System (CMPS)

CMPS is capable of managing manpower mobilization processesand offer a consolidated database globally to all authorizedpersonnel. It has been implemented in Pakistan, UAE andQatar offices. Roll-out to KSA office shall be completed bythe end of this year.

This new system has state-of-the-art collaborative features,which have eliminated redundant data entry and made itpossible to have efficient online information sharing globally.

ACCPAC and Descon Systems atODICO/ODECO

SMART is a web-based Procurement Management System.It has been implemented throughout Descon offices bothlocal and overseas. This system is capable of managing budgetcontrol, approval work flows and centralized material master. The procurement efficiency has increased considerably withthe help of this system.

ICT team along with Finance Deptt's resources has now beenmobilized at ODICO. SMART will be rolled-out at ODICOwhich would replace three legacy in-house build applicationsthus automating procurement processes with visibility toindenters to track their material.

At Descon, the prime objective of our work is to understandthe expectations of our customers and to ensure that theend product always meets the specified requirements. Toaccomplish this on regular basis, Descon has developed andimplemented an Integrated Management System, known asDIMS, combining the guidelines of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 andOHSAS 18001 standards.

The QA/QC department furnishes services like QualityPlanning (PQP, MS, ITPs, QIPs), Inspection & Testing, Auditing,Certification, Training, Corrective & Preventive actions andrelated Technical Assistance. Since quality is a continuousprocess of improvement, we therefore continuously reviewour systems and controls to comply with the requirementsof our diversified business. In addition, regular trainings,internal/external audits and customer feedbacks help us intransforming ourselves into a world-class company.

Manufacturing of Off-Shore Structureby HMW, UAE

Descon HMW recently completed the fabrication ofSpudcans. Such a job has been done for the first time in thehistory of Descon and HMW has achieved the highest qualityand manufacturing standards in marine / off-shore field, attainingAmerican Bureau of Shipping standards.

To achieve the satisfaction of our world renowned off-shorecustomers, Sea Jack, Lamprell & ABS, tremendous effort wasput by HMW for the preparation of quality procedures, WPS,welding/NDE details and mode of action for marine materials.

Other Achievements

Gap analysis of DIPL certification has been completed.

Developed paperless DIMS environment at DELHeadquarters and LMW.

Quality Operations Committee

In order to provide vision, guidance and support across thecompany to achieve set quality goals, Quality OperationsCommittee (QOC) has been formed. This committee shallbe the top most forum for quality and shall evaluate projects,processes and outcomes to elevate quality across theorganization and to reinforce commitment towards quality.

QA/QC Human Resource Development

QA/QC department from July 2011, has initiated aProfessional Enrichment Program (PEP) at DHQ. Thisprogram utilizes the available QA/QC resources at DHQfor conducting this session. Initially, our focus is awarenessabout DIMS Procedures and Method Statementspertaining to QA/QC. As to-date, 366 man-hours havebeen spent on this program.

I/c QA/QC, LMW is utilizing his experience, expertiseand certification to develop certified Level-II inspectorsat LMW.

Audits

Business Development: April, 2011

Lahore Manufacturing Works: April, 2011

Human Resource Development: May, 2011

Administration Department: June, 2011

Four Internal Audits: PP&A, Commercial, ProjectMonitoring and QA/QC: August, 2011

The surveillance audits of ISO 9001:2008, ISO14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007 conducted byMoody International at DHQ, LMW and BHP Site.

Reassessment audit of ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004,OSHAS 18001:2007 in UAE BA.

JGC carried out a QMS audit of Descon at IGD-5Habshan project site, UAE. The audit resulted in nomajor NCR showing Descon's compliance to thecustomer's requirements.

Third party audit by Moody International in AMW:May 23, 2011 Zero non-compliance was observed.

Re-assessment audit has been carried out by ASME forA, qp, S, U, U2 and R Stamp of AMW. ASME hasrenewed these stamps for AMW for the next threeyears.

Surveillance audit of HMW for ISO9001:2008 has beenconducted by Moody Intl without any non-conformance.

Quality Assurance and Quality Control Imran Jamil

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Descon established the Plant Services Department with avision to provide adequate maintenance and operation servicesto the growing industrial sector of Pakistan and the MiddleEast. The department has explicitly exhibited the forte ofexcellent maintenance services and has provided support toits clients.

Major Shutdowns and Turnarounds

Major achievements this year include following turnaroundsof different plants. The scope of work was completeoverhauling/maintenance of static and rotary equipment,modification jobs, electrical and instrumentation works.

Pak American Fertilizer Ammonia & Urea project revampNational Refinery Limited-Lube 1 TA 2011Complete turnaround Pakistan Refinery Limited - TA2011DBN at BHP Zamzama Gas field Phase-I (Trains-I & II)and EWT

Recent Turnarounds Executed

PPL ADHI (ATA Maintenance 2011 Trains I & II)FFBL TA 2011BHP Zamzama Gas Field (Annual Turnaround 2010)NRL (Lube II-TA 2010 - 2011)PRL (ATA 2011)Hub Power Station (RFO Tank - 4 Refurbishment(Mechanical Works)Indus Motor (Installation Of 2 Press M/C 1000T)LPPTA (Pac Motor Replacement Job During Overhaul-2011)UCH Power Outage 2010

Long Term Maintenance Services

Long Term Maintenance Services (LTMS) is also an expertiseof Descon Plant Services. Currently, we are providing long

term services to Engro Polymer & Chemicals Limited Karachiand Lotte Pakistan PTA, Karachi.

Construction of Public Buildings in NewMirpur City

Mangla dam, one of the largest earth-filled dams in the worldis located on the Jhelum River in the Mirpur District of AzadKashmir, Pakistan. The construction of this dam was completedin 1967 with a gross storage capacity of 7,260 mcm(5.88 maf). At the time of its construction, the dam raisingteam committed to compensate the population of over30,000 who would lose their land or other property bybuilding them a new housing society with modern amenitiesincluding treated water supply, sewage collection, treatmentand disposal, asphalt concrete paved roads, electricity,educational, health and commercial facilities, sports facilityand recreational parks. This was formally signed by Governmentof Pakistan, Government of AJK and Wapda. The constructionof remaining works of public buildings was awarded to Descon.Award of this project replicates the confidence of the clienton Descon’s capabilities.

This project mainly involves construction of forty-seven publicbuildings including secondary schools for boys & girls, primaryschools, markazi and sector mosques along with alliedresidences and shopping centers. Descon's scope of workincludes structure works, plumbing works, electrical works,finishing works and external works.

6 MW Coal & BBPP - Nishat Mills Ltd

Nishat Mills Ltd awarded the electromechanical constructionof 6 MW coal and biomass based power project to Descon.This is the first of its kind in Pakistan being implemented.Descon has a sound history of working with Nishat groupand is looking forward to further strengthening the businessties by the successful execution of the project.

Plant Services Hannan Khalid

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Descon Chemicals LimitedSupports Global Brands

Descon Chemicals prides itself as being the first choicechemicals provider for businesses across Pakistan and aroundthe world. Banking on creative and innovative ideas, utilizingstate-of-the-art machinery and applying the latest processesand techniques, we ensure that our customers get only thebest that the industry has to offer. Our products are unmatchedin terms of quality, making us the perennial choice of solutionsprovider for many business.

It is precisely because of the reason that industry powerhouseslike Akzo Noble, Interloop and Packages to name a few,choose us as their chemicals business partners. But we don'tstop there; Descon Chemicals supports global brands by

servicing multinational companies like Akzo Nobel, Brandixtextiles, Bata and Alesco (Kansai Paints). Currently we areproviding Hydrogen Peroxide to the South Asian region andhave a strong customer base in India, Sri Lanka and the UAE.Other chemical products like OBA (Optical BrighteningAgents) and Alkyd resins are being exported as well tointernational clients. In its aim to ‘become a leading chemicalssolution provider to industry worldwide’, such affiliations withglobal and international brands ensure that we are on theright track. For when you use a product from any of ourclients, you can be sure that Descon Chemicals had a partto play in it- Their Solutions, Our Chemicals.

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Sapphire

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First Annual Distributor Conference

On 26th of July 2011, Descon Oxychem Limited held itsAnnual Distributor Conference, inviting its authorizeddistributors from across Pakistan, India and Sri Lanka tocommemorate the achievements of the previous year'sperformance. The primary objective behind the conferencewas to assemble all stakeholders at a forum to review DesconOxychem's market reach and to strategize on how to achievemarket dominance. The event chaired by Descon ChemicalBusinesses' CEO, Taimur Saeed, also visited DOL's strategyof 'Create and Sustain' which aims at retaining local marketleadership, reducing imports and focusing on emerging markets.Our distinguished distributors were pleased to hear thatthrough their united efforts and the team at DOL, we hadsuccessfully edged out local and international competition interms of maximum market share for Pakistan. Similarly, applaudswere extended for record production and sales for the fiscalyear of 2010-2011.

This year's Distributor Conference also served to launchDescon Oxychem's brand name onto the local and globalmarket. The ideology behind launching the brand name is torevitalize our hydrogen peroxide's image from being a productrather than a commodity; to distinguish ourselves from thegenerically named competition in the market and to createvalue for Descon's brand equity. All present consented thatthis was an excellent initiative taken to make our productstand out from the crowd.

The first half of the conference concluded after the presentationby Mr. Taimur Saeed on the Oxychem business, followedsubsequently by a group photograph of the participants. Thedistributors then joined the management team at Descon for

Mr. Taimur Saeed giving a presentation on DOL's business

lunch at Lahore Gymkhana where business matters were putaside for a few hours as the participants enjoyed fine diningamongst each other's company. The conclusion of lunchproceeded to the next part of the conference; the visit tothe DOL plant.

The guests were received by the DOL team lead by the plantmanager, Mr. Yawar Mehmood. The distributors were thengiven tour of the 30,000 MT capacity plant. Our visitors, thosewho had seen the plant before were pleasantly surprised withthe developments at the plant, whilst those who were seeingthe plant for the first time admired the scale of operations.The conference concluded around 5 PM after the tour of theplant and the presentation of souvenirs to the participants.

All in all, the 1st Annual Distributor Conference proved tobe the cherry on this fiscal year's cake and a landmark momentin Descon Oxychem Limited's history for years to come.

Descon Oxychem Limited Rafay Shahid

Participants of First Annual Distributor Conference held on July 26, 2011

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Decentralized Power Generationfor Pakistan!

There are many reasons for the increased popularity of naturalgas to both power and energy in the world. Recent regulationsand public pressure have encouraged the power sector tocome up with new methods of generating power and energy.New gas firing technologies are allowing natural gas to playan increasing decisive role in the generation of clean electricity.

An efficient and uninterruptible power supply has becomea challenge for Pakistani industries in the last decade. Highercosts for energy and shortage of power supply from the gridhave brought the private, public and industrial sector to searchfor decentralized, efficient and clean ways to produce energy.

Descon Power Solutionsfocuses on decentralized,flexible and efficient powersolutions to Captive PowerP l a n t s a n d s m a l lI ndependent PowerP r o d u c e r s . D P S ' scollaboration with MWM,one of the pr incipalpurveyors for decentralizedpower production in theworld has facilitated DPS in achieving its targets. The company,based in Mannheim,Germany, draws over 140 years' experiencein the development and optimization of combustion enginesfor natural gas, special gases and diesel.

Descon Power Solutions

To date, MWM has supplied around 115 MWe in Pakistan

Descon Power Solutionscaters to the followingmarket segments:

Captive power for industriesSmall Independent PowerProducersCommercial buildings,hospitals, banks, etc.

DPS officially representing MWM in Pakistan caters to allrequests from engine supply to equipment maintenance,having full in-house capability to foster design, install, warrantand provide long-term maintenance contracts. In short, DPSis a one-window solution provider for energy needs.

MWM offers gensets with an electricity generation rangefrom 400 KWe to 4300 KWe and can provide solutions forprojects up to 100 MWe.

Optimized TCG 2016 C Genset withImproved Efficiency for BiogasOperation

MWM designs various genset series for operation with naturalgas or special gas types like sewage gas, biogas and landfill gas.They are the leading specialist in generation of energy frombiogas and their systems are being used successfully all overthe world. Their biogas portfolio has an answer to everychallenge, from re-engineering all the way to fully customizecomplete system solutions.

TCG 2016 C 12V (800KW) genset with optimized efficiency forbiogas operation

Now MWM has come up with the TCG 2016 C genset withpower range from 400 KW to 800 KW with availability inthe V8, V12 and V16 variants. Its efficiency has been increasedespecially for biogas. Because of the efficiency boosting measure,this genset reaches maximum electrical efficiency of 42.8%or 41.7% with biogas. DPS being the sole representative ofMWM is geared to help the Pakistani market in bringing thislatest technology to Pakistan.

DPS Participation in the 9thInternational Exhibition for EnergyIndustry (POGEE)

Descon Power Solutions participated in the 9th InternationalExhibition for Energy Industry at Karachi Expo Centre fromMay 17-19, 2011. The exhibition was a platform which providedDPS/MWM with an opportunity to benefit from the mostinfluential energy event in the region by getting a chance to

show case the products and technology of MWM and theservices provided to them through DPS.

It helped in meeting existing customers, consultants, prospectivecustomers and gaining recognition at a broader level.The main attraction at the platform was the presence ofgenerator set model TCG 2020 V20 2 MW. DPS participatedalong with our German colleagues. Participants from MWMwere Mr. Hassan Attasi and Mr. Melf Jasper.

DPS along with its partners, MWM at POGEE 2011

Powering Quaid-e-Azam InternationalHospital (QIH)

Descon Power Solutions brings MWM's decentralized powerexpertise to Quaid-e-Azam International Hospital (QIH).QIH is a 400 bed, state-of-the-art hospital located at PeshawarRoad, Islamabad and approachable by motorway and highwayto Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa, Punjab, Kashmir and Afghanistan.Considering the sensitive requirement of smooth,uninterruptable and reliable power, QIH has relied on DPSwhich will supply two units of 1,500 KW each TCG 2020V16 K model gas engines 3MW as prime power from MWMand four diesel generator sets of 630 kVA each from METSEnergy for standby and emergency.

Quaid-e-Azam International Hospital, Islamabad

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Interworld Travels

Strengthening its Relationship with theNational Carrier - Popular TravelsComes to Life

Interworld Travels, travel services provider for the last decade,recently qualified as a PSA (Passenger Sales Agent) for PakistanInternational Airlines. Acknowledging Interworld Travels'service excellence, PIA agreed to offer a franchise, 'PopularTravels' to IWT. The operations began in July 2011 and ina very short time, IWT has become the travel agency ofchoice in the locality.

My Holidays

'My Holidays' was launched to make holiday travel moreenjoyable and stress free. Our team of dedicated andexperienced travel consultants offers amazing holiday packages,with special rates for all leading hotels and resorts aroundthe globe. My Holidays believes in making your holidayunforgettable, wherever you go, whenever you go.Reaching us is easy, just dial in at 111-111-IWT and leave therest to us.

IWT Sponsors Man of the Series Award

The DEL Cricket Fiesta 2011 held by DCS-HR, was thoroughlyenjoyed by all employees. The Man of the Series award wasa return ticket to Dubai won by Mr. Mohsin Qureshi ofBD-P&PM, sponsored by IWT.

Trip to Shogran

During the months of January to March, Interworld's teamwas given the task of mobilising more than 2,500 employeesin Qatar and Abu Dhabi. The IWT staff worked extremelyhard and managed to successfully mobilise the requirednumber of people within the given deadline.

By way of appreciation for their tireless efforts, the team wasrewarded with a trip to Shogran. Some employees from DCHand DPS also joined the IWT team for this two-day trip.

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Supporting Local Talent - IWT Sponsorsa Young Tennis Star

Keeping up with the tradition of promoting sports in thecountry, IWT recently sponsored an upcoming young PakistaniWoman Tennis star, Ms. Iman Qureshi. At the young age of14, Ms. Qureshi has the honour of being ranked 3rd in Asiaunder 15.

To prepare for the grueling schedule of the under 15 WorldTennis Circuit, she decided to attend a three week intensivetraining program at ISP Academy in the South of France,which is one of the best tennis academies in Europe. Therewere over 80 players attending from all over Europe mostlyfrom England, Germany, Spain, Italy, Poland and France.

Iman receiving Winner’s Trophy from Mr. Shadi (Director SyrianTennis Federation) at ITF 14 & Under Tennis Championship

Iman got a chance to play and compete with the top Europeanplayers. After the three week training programme, sheparticipated in the 'Sophia Antipolis Country Club Tournament'

and bagged the Runners'-Up Position and also reached thethird round of 'Tournament de Nice' in the Women's Opencategory.

Recent Achievements:

Asian Tennis Federation Championship, Damascus,Syria.Winner of doubles championship and third in singles.

Ontario Fitness Institute Under 14 Championship.Toronto, Canada Finalist

Asian Junior Championship, Doha, Qatar.Finalist in Singles.

ITF 14 & Under Championship in Yangon, Myanmar.Finalist in Doubles.

LUMS All Pakistan Tennis Championship 2011.Winner in Ladies Singles

Winners and Finalists at ITF 14 & Under Tennis Championship

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Overall Girls Ranking

Rank Last Name First Name DOB Nationality Total Total Best SixPlayed PTS PTS

1 BASSEL MOURAD OLLA 1998-Jul-18 QAT 5 1400 1400

2 PEREIRA RIKEETHA 1998-Jan-16 IND 6 1040 1040

3 QURESHI IMAN 1997-Jul-20 PAK 3 860 860

4 VENUGOPAL DHRUTI 1997-Jan-09 IND 3 850 850

5 YE QIUYU *WARNING CHN 1 830 830

5 LI YIHONG *WARNING CHN 1 830 830

7 YOONKEE CHOI SPACKMAN CLAIRE 1997-Mar-10 HKG 6 825 825

7 REDDY D.NAYANIKA 1997-Oct-02 IND 4 825 825

9 AL AJEELY GHADA 1998-Jan-08 IRQ 5 750 750

10 KAUR DELIZAVERNNE 1997-Apr-07 MAS 7 733 730

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