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A bi-monthly magazine published byADMA-OPCO for its employees. Correspondence and contributions should be addressed to the Editorial Staff, Public Relations Division,ADMA-OPCO, P.O. Box 303, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.Tel: +971 2 606 0368/606 5204Fax: +971 2 606 0730Email: [email protected] rights reserved.No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of ADMA-OPCO.

Editorial

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Getenergy VTEC MENA 2014

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Anti-Heart Diseases Campaign

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VTEC MENA 2014

The need for a workforce with the appropriate and relevant skills and knowledge in the energy sector cannot be over-emphasized. In order for the energy industry to overcome various strategic challenges, we must seek innovative and sustainable methods for ensuring employee development and empowerment. Developing human potential, therefore, lies at the core of ADMA-OPCO’s corporate ethos under the umbrella of ADNOC.

We adamantly believe that building capacity, knowledge, and skills to improve systems of leadership and performance evaluation are prerequisites for taking the lead in developing a knowledge-based economy. And as UAE transitions to this kind of information economy, we will continue in ADMA-OPCO to be there taking a leading role in unlocking the potential of UAE’s human assets with the ultimate goal of transforming from a company of which our country is proud to a company of which the world is proud.

Therefore, we took pride in hosting Getenergy’s VTEC MENA 2014 recently. We are pretty sure that this leading event that brought together a large number of prestigious leaders from government, industry and education sectors, could generate way forwards in face of the challenges besetting the training of UAE nationals within the Oil & Gas industry.

Ali Rashid Al-JarwanChief Executive Officer

43rd UAE National DayADIPEC 2014

CEO and Senior Management

of ADMA-OPCO extend their heartiest greetings to all

Company employees and their families on the occasion of

the New Year 2015, wishing you all a very prosperous

New Year.

National Day

In the meantime, His Highness General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Their Highnesses the Crown Princes of the Emirates attended the National Flag celebration at the Breakwater in Abu Dhabi, to commemorate the UAE’s 43rd National Day.

The celebration coincided with the arrival of the “March of the Union,” which began in Fujairah and passed through each Emirate of the UAE, arriving in Abu Dhabi on 2nd December. The march is part of “Zayed: Source of Goodness,” an initiative launched earlier by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Community Development, to celebrate the 43rd National Day.

Meanwhile, Al Fursan (The Knights), the UAE aerobatic display team, performed a show overhead forming the UAE National Flag up in the sky. H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and the Crown Princes were handed over the UAE National Flag to affix it in a memorial plaque on the Breakwater.

Under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a grand celebration was organized on December 2nd at the grandstand of Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) on the occasion of the UAE’s 43rd National Day.

The celebration was attended by King Mohammed VI of Morocco, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Members of Supreme Council, Their Highnesses Rulers of the Emirates, General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and Crown Princes and Deputy Rulers of the UAE.

They all extended their heartfelt greetings to President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the occasion, and prayed to Allah Almighty to bless His Highness with good health and keep him for his people and nation to continue the march of overall development and renaissance towards further progress and glory

H.M. King Mohammed VI of Morocco, H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, H.H. General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Their Highnesses Rulers of the Emirates attending 43rd National Day Celebration at the grandstand of ADNEC

43rd UAE NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATIONS Embody Union Spirit

H.H. PresidentSheikh Khalifa bin Zayed:

Safeguarding the Union is Our Goal

Festivities in celebration of the UAE’s 43rd National Day

kicked off throughout all seven emirates throughout the month

of December. Parades, fireworks and concerts were but a few of

the events that were on offer to UAE residents during the

National Day holiday

Sailboats, fishing boats and ships flying the UAE Flag and displaying the photos of the UAE leaders arrived at the Breakwater where they performed a dazzling sea parade, concluding a ten-day journey during which they passed by the coasts of all the country’s emirates.



ADMA-OPCO CELEBRATES 43rd National Day

Joining in nation-wide celebrations marking the 43rd National Day, ADMA-OPCO organized a series of festive activities at its premises in Abu Dhabi, offshore sites and Das Island.The company dressed its HQ and floors with the UAE flag and decorated all floors in a way to portray the Spirit of the Union in celebrating the 43rd anniversary and reflect Abu Dhabi’s rich heritage legacy.

To highlight the inspiring legacy and achievements of the founders of the nation, the company hosted at its HQ auditorium an impressive celebration where eloquent Emirati classic poetry recitation, folk games, a theatrical play, singing and dancing by talented Emirati children from Al-Dhabiania school engaged the audience and depicted the Spirit of the Union and objectives of the celebration.

A main highlight of the festivities was the opening of the Heritage Village at the company’s First Floor Lobby where quintessential Arabian hospitality permeated the overall atmosphere showcasing traditional aspects of the UAE heritage.

On Das Island the ceremony featured poetic and folkloric shows, including a theatrical play titled “God Gave Us Wealth and Prosperity” performed by by Eyal Al Dar Band that caught the admiration of the management teams of ADMA and ADGAS in presence of all Teams and Section Leaders from both companies and a crowd from Das residents.

National Day


Flag Day

Flag Day Observed on All Worksites

Raise It High... Raise IT with Proud

Led by CEO Ali R. Al-Jarwan, in presence of the Senior Management Team as well as a crowd of Company employees, the Flag Day ceremony was held at noon November 3 in front of ADMA-OPCO Headquarters. Similar celebrations were held at all Company onshore and offshore sites.

H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, Ruler of Dubai, had called for a national Flag Day campaign and appealed to all Emiratis to participate in the patriotic event.

“We are proud and honored to celebrate this auspicious occasion and we all pay tribute to the UAE flag as it symbolizes our unity and loyalty to our great leaders and for the love of our country,” said CEO Ali. R. Al-Jarwan.

The UAE Flag Day, celebrated by public and private institutions across the country wherein the UAE flag is raised simultaneously at noon, provides an opportunity for all UAE nationals, and residents alike, to show their devotion and love towards UAE and their culture.

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Zakum Field

Das Island Musaffah Base

Umm Shaif

Events

ADNOC & Group of Companies concluded effective participation in a record breaking edition of the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) 2014 with ADMA-OPCO signing massive $3.5 billion deals for Nasr and Umm Shaif oilfields.

The stand featured daily agreements and signings with ADNOC’s industry partners to ensure that ADNOC & Group of Companies meet the global energy demand Technology was used to enhance the ADIPEC experience, with a dedicated ADIPEC 2014 smartphone application, and onsite interactive screens, which helped attendees, including students from different UAE educational institutions, keep track of all the activities taking place during the world-class energy event.

ADNOC StandADNOC Stand at ADIPEC had a full program of activities, including interactive panels and technology presentations delivered by representatives from ADNOC & Group of Companies. In addition to video films, which provided an overview of our various projects, there were new interactive technologies which visitors to the ADNOC stand used to bring onsite work in the oilfields to life.

The stand featured daily agreements and signings with ADNOC’s industry partners to ensure that ADNOC & Group of Companies meet the global energy demand while building efficiency and sustainability in all the Group’s practices.

(ADNEC) from 10 to 13 November, marking 30 years of service to the oil and gas industry across the world.

Hosted by ADNOC, organised by dmg events, and supported by the UAE Ministry of Energy and the Abu Dhabi Chamber, the theme of this year’s event was “Challenges and Opportunities for the Next 30 Years”.

International leaders from the energy sector attended the premier event, witnessing the signing of major business agreements.

Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, ADIPEC 2014, inaugurated by HH Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Adviser, took place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre

ADNOC & GROUP OFCOMPANIES CONCLUDE Effective Participation in ADIPEC 2014

HH Sheikh Hazza, HE ADNOC DG along with ADNOC top executives at ADIPEC Opening

ADNOC Stand



ADMA-OPCO SIGNSMASSIVE AED 13 BILLION Nasr & Umm Shaif Deals at ADIPEC

During the industry-setting event, ADMA-OPCO signed three major deals worth AED 11.02 billion (around US$ 3.5 billion) to boost output from the Nasr Oilfield. The deal spans three contract packages which were handed to NPCC, Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and Technip.

NPCC also won a fourth contract for EPC work to boost gas supply from the offshore Umm Shaif Super Complex for AED 1.08 b (approximately $494 m).

“These key projects come under the guidance of Abu Dhabi Government and the support of the SPC and the Shareholders,” said CEO

Package 1 for EPC work on seven wellhead towers at the field is valued at $792 million; the second package – also for EPC work, worth $1.938 billion was given to HHI. Technip was given the third contract worth $206 million to provide project management and consulting (PMC) services for the development.

The deals were signed by ADMA-OPCO CEO, Aqeel A. Madhi, CEO, NPCC; J. D. Kim, Senior Executive Vice President & COO, HHI, and Vaseem Khan, Managing Director of Technip, Abu Dhabi and President for Middle East, in presence of Ali Ghanim Bin Hamoodah, Senior Vice President (Projects-Engineering)

CEO said ADMA-OPCO has also taken advantage of these major projects to develop and train young UAE nationals in engineering and project management as part of the EPC agreement.

“As part of our commitment to building the future of Abu Dhabi and UAE nationals we are investing in the advancement of the future oil and gas leadership by implementing a comprehensive, well-structured career development programme for young UAE nationals as part of the EPC contracts for the new oil fields where the selected candidates will be assigned to the EPC contactors’ premises and participate within the projects’ task force.”

The Nasr field is being developed by ADMA-OPCO in two phases. The EPC Contract for Phase-I was awarded in July 2011; two wellhead towers and a manifold tower constructed under this contract are in the final stages of completion.

The contracts signed are for Phase II or the “Full Field Development” stage of the project.

Through the project named “Additional Gas Supply to Onshore & Flexibility Assurance at USSC”, ADNOC intends to transfer additional gas from Umm Shaif Oilfield to Habshan through Das Island.

This new project is undertaken on a fast-track basis to fully utilise the available gas streams in order to increase onshore gas supply. The project is executed in two parts i.e. the offshore part by ADMA-OPCO and the remaining part by other OPCOs.

Ali Rashid Al-Jarwan, stressing that the entire project is in line with ADNOC’s plans to ensure sustained oil production, while maintaining highest HSE standards.

“We are proud of our strategic and long standing partnership with NPCC, Hyundai and Technip and hope that the project would be completed as per the set schedule and quality standards.”

CEO signing Nasr & Umm Shaif EPC contracts with NPCC CEO

CEO & SVP (PE) in a group photo with HHI top executives after signing Nasr Field EPC Contract

CEO after signing Nasr PMC contract with Technip MD

Events


ADIPEC 2014Clockwise from top: HH Sheikh Hazza briefed on ADNOC & Group of Companies’ projects by ADNOC HR Director in presence of HE ADNOC Director General during his tour of ADNOC Group Stand; ADNOC Interactive System receiving good response from ADIPEC visitors; ADNOC Stand receiving high turnout from state dignitaries

Clockwise from top: CEO with BP senior executives on ADIPEC sidelines; HE Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture, Youth & Community Development and Minister of Energy HE Suhail Al Mazroui along with ADNOC Senior executives touring ADNOC Stand; Ali Khalifa Al-Shamsi, ADIPEC Confernece Chairman, Director of Strategy and Coordination, ADNOC, with Group senior executives at ADNOC Stand; part of ADNOC Knowledge Forum discussions

Events


BOARD, JMC COMMEND Company Overall Performance

The Board and Joint Management Committee meetings, held on 9th December 2014 in Company HQ, reviewed a series of core business issues. The meetings were chaired by Mohamed Butti Al Qubaisi, Exploration & Production Director, ADNOC, and attended by representatives from ADNOC, BP, TOTAL and JODCO along with the Company Senior Management Team. Chief Executive Officer Ali R. Al-Jarwan made an in-depth presentation to the Board, covering the whole range of Company activities, progress made on the strategic programs and the upcoming challenges.

The Board commended the Management Team for the continued strong performance with particular reference to maintaining excellent HSE performance; meeting the new demand of Onshore Gas supply; achieving Umm Lulu 1st Oil; launching the first shipment of the new Das Blend; introducing Integrated Production Assurance Plans; achieving a step change in Well Delivery Efficiency; completing 3D OBC Seismic Acquisition; completing a massive transition to the New Organization and commitment to People Development.

The Board reviewed and approved the recommendations made by the Technical, Finance, and the Supply Coordination Committees and endorsed the 2015 Budget.

The JMC approved the 2015 Capital and Operating Budget and the strategic direction of the Business Plan. The JMC requested the Management Team to convey their appreciation and thanks to all the employees for their dedication and commitment.

Key 2014 Achievements:• Maintaining Excellent HSE

Performance.• Meeting the New Demand

of Onshore Gas Supply. • Commencing Umm Lulu

Oil Production.• Starting Shipment of New

Das Blend. • Introducing Integrated

Production Assurance Plans.• Achieving Step Change in

Well Delivery Efficiency.• Completing 3D OBC

Seismic Acquisition.• Completing Massive Transition

to New Organization and Commitment to People Development.

News

Board & JMC members cutting cake marking start of UL Field oil production

Board & JMC members and Senior Managenment team in a group photo

News

ADMA-OPCO Hosts

ADMA-OPCO hosted Getenergy’s VTEC MENA 2014, the only forum to unite the technical education and training providers with the Middle East’s Oil & Gas companies. VTEC MENA was presented under the patronage of H.E. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister for Culture, Youth and Community Development at the company’s HQ in Abu Dhabi on December 8th -10th.

Training providers and Oil and Gas Industry representatives, with interests in the MENA region attended the event with a view to collaborating to deliver a safe and competent workforce.

“The need for a workforce with the appropriate and relevant skills and knowledge in the energy sector cannot be over-emphasized,” said CEO Ali R. Al-Jarwan, addressing the event inaugural session.

The three-day forum considered in particular the forecast requirements of Oil & Gas and services companies, the performance of in-company training operations and collaboration between the companies, and the ways in which Iraqi training institutions are working with companies to meet future industry skills demand.

“We are pretty sure that this leading event that brings together prestigious leaders from government, industry and education, will generate fruitful discussions and way forwards in face of the challenges besetting the training of UAE nationals within the Oil and Gas Industry.”

“In order for the energy industry to overcome various strategic challenges, we must seek innovative and sustainable methods for ensuring employee development and empowerment. Ddeveloping human potential, therefore, lies at the core of ADMA-OPCO’s corporate ethos under the umbrella of ADNOC,” he added.

Getenergy’s VTEC MENA, organsied by the Manpower

Development Division, and hosted by ADMA on behalf of ADNOC, addressed principal themes, thru a series of presentations and panel discussions, primarily the need to bridge the gap in competency and skills, nationalization strategies, delivering international standards, Oil Company- College partnerships and building education infrastructure.

Event speakers included industry insiders from MENA region, primarily the CEO of GASCO, Vice President of Shell Abu Dhabi, Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer, TOTAL E&P, UAE, and Vice President of Schlumberger. Sultan Al Ghaithi, Manager Competency Development, Samir Omar, Strategic Manpower Development Team Leader, Fatima Al-Alawi, Assessment & Verification Team leader, and Seena Mohamed Farea, Manager Learning & Competency Assurance represented ADMA-OPCO, the Event Platinum Sponsor and Host, at the panel discussions.

Shell, BP and JODCO supported the participation of three colleges from UAE to exhibit at the event, demonstrating the essential partnership between oil companies and colleges.

Attending the event were representatives invited from industry partners, including but not limited to, Shell Iraq, Lukoil Overseas, PetroChina, SOC, Eno, Oxy Iraq, BP Roo, TAQA, Dana Gas, OMAN’s PDO, University of Basra for Oil & Gas and Southern Technical University.

From Left to Right: CEO in a candid talk with ATI students manning ATI Booth at Getenergy TEC MENA at Company HQ; part of event panel discussions; exhibition receiving good turnout from industry partners



• Manage office phone from your PC• Easily transfer calls to another device• Start conversations directly from Office programs• Participate in Lync meetings from your mobile device• Meet with external participants if they don’t have LyncA presentation on Enterprise Mobility Technology cited the current expansion plans as the main factor behind

Presentations on ADMA’s Private Cloud; ADMA’s Wide Area Network; and ‘My File’, a technological solution that should help ADMA users manage and transfer their files in a secure and protective manner, were conducted and provided an insight into ITD’s current business initiatives.

An IT exhibition was opened by the Senior Management team who were shown around the state-of-the-art technology and latest gadgets the event sponsored displayed.

In a nutshell, the event was aimed to demonstrate ITD’s contributions to the company’s core business, including the introduction of new services and technologies to meet business requirements and help end users enhance their productivity in - and out of office.

The event occasioned a series of presentations by ITD staff, highlighting the major projects underway.

“From the Boardroom to the Living Room” was the title of a presentation conducted on Unified Communication Technology. The objectives of an effective and efficient “Unified Communication Technology” were summarized by the presentation as follows:

the pressing need for establishing an enterprise mobility technology in the company. The paper singled out a set of dividends an effective enterprise mobility technology can pay, including, but not limited to, faster access to critical information for real-time decision making on the fly and effective contribution to the company’s ‘Go Green Initiative’.

The major role played by Information Technology in the Oil & Gas Industry has been brought to the front through an exhibition-cum-presentation event organized by the Information Technology Division recently.Titled “ ADMA IT @ A Glance”, the two-day function hosted a select of international IT providers in the region to showcase their latest techniques and shed light on the growing role played by technological innovations in the hydrocarbons industry.

Delivering the event keynote speech, CEO Ali R. Al-Jarwan said that Oil and Gas is a very technology-oriented industry.

“Technological innovations have made it possible for the Oil & Gas industry to supply the fuels that power the world economy,” he noted.

CEO underscored the paramount importance of technology deployment. “The deployment and application of advanced technology is vital to the modern industry task of finding and developing oil and gas resources to meet expansion needs and ambitions.

“Exchange of brainpower between OPCOs on this score is fundamental to achieving the desired technologydeployment and the aspired success,” he elaborated.

News

CEO, SVP (ZK) & MIT touring ADMA IT @ Glance Exhibition


IT CONTRIBUTIONSto Company Core Business in Limelight


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ADNOC & Group of Companies participated distinctively in the MAINTCON 2014 which was organized in Manama, Bahrain, on December 7-10.The MAINTCON, themed “Maintenance & Reliability Gateway”, was officially opened by Bahrain’s Minister of Energy, Dr. Abdul-Hussain Bin Ali Mirza.

ADNOC Stand at the event presented the Group’s offshore and onshore projects, activities and operations and the recent efforts made by ADNOC Group to pioneer in the Oil and Gas industry. ADNOC provided Platinum Sponsorship for MAINTCON 2014, thus underlining the Company’s commitment to promoting a broad understanding of the latest trends, developments and technologies in the field of maintenance.

The event was organised by the Gulf Society of Maintenance Professionals in cooperation with the Bahrain Society of Engineers.

During a tour of the exhibition, Dr. Mirza visited ADNOC’s stand and was briefed on the

ADNOC & GROUP OF COMPANIES Participate in MAINTCON 2014

Group’s core business developments and watched documentaries on ADNOC’s operations and activities.

In appreciation of its participation as a platinum sponsor and contributing to making the event a great success, ADNOC was presented with a shield by the organisers.

In addition to the exhibition, ADNOC participated in the event conference where Khaled Ahmed Al-Qubaisi, Senior Vice President (Zakum), was a keynote speaker.

ADNOC’s participation in such premier events is part of the company’s global presence within the oil and gas industry where it endeavors to avail of new opportunities for new business partnerships, share insights with peers and network with experts from around the world.

ADNOC’s participation in such premier events

is part of the company’s global presence within the oil and gas industry where

it endeavors to avail of new opportunities for new

business partnerships, share insights with peers and network with experts

from around the world.

CEO Ali R. Al-Jarwan recently paid a visit to headquarters of KPR PT LTD where a num-ber of UAE engineers are attached to the Singaporean company with regards to the implementation of the Nasr Field Full Field Development Project– Phase 2, awarded to Hyundai Heavy Industries Company. The visit is part of the company’s ongoing major activities to develop UAE engineers by earning them firsthand business experience with international engineering consultants and contractors.

KPR Singapore PTE Ltd is a renowned enterprise which specializes in safety footwear. It’s noteworthy that the NS FFD EPC contract, valued at $1.938 billion, was awarded to HHI in July 2014.

CEO met with 16 UAE national assignees from ADMA-OPCO, ADCO, ZADCO and GASCO who have been attached to the KBR workforce.

Commenting on the attachment, CEO said ADMA-OPCO is committed to building the future of Abu Dhabi and UAE nationals and we are investing in the advancement of the future oil and gas leadership by implementing a comprehensive, well-structured career development programme for young UAE nationals as part of the EPC contracts for the new oil fields where the selected candidates are assigned to the EPC contactors’ premises and participate within the projects’ task force.

During the visit, CEO attended a presentation by HHI on the market condition as well as the project progress and interfaces.

The presentation was attended by Tayeb Huwair, Senior Manager, New Fields Development, Mohamed Harb, SPM, NSFFD, and Khaled Al Harbi, PM NS PWR.

As part of the knowledge share and exchange of expertise efforts, ADMA-OPCO recently received representa-tives from Qatar Petroleum on a three-day visit on behalf of ADNOC.Both ADMA-OPCO and Qatar Petroleum have similar types of offshore structures operating in the Arabian Gulf for more than 40 years and face similar engineering and integrity challenges to extend the life of existing offshore structures.

The scope of discussions covered aspects of offshore structural engineering and integrity management.

Managers, structural engineers and integrity management specialists from the two companies exchanged information on requirements and shared experience addressing the integrity of aged structures.

The Qatari representatives met at the end of the visit with Hussain Ahmed Bin Thabet, Senior Vice President (Technical Standards & Services) who recognized the value of such visits, being a good foundation for future exchange of knowledge between the two companies.

The visit was coordinated through the Integrity Division and supported by Discipline Engineering team.

CEO VISITSUAE ENGINEERSAttached to NasrFFD in Singapore

ADMA-OPCO, QATARPETROLEUM Exchange Expertise

Bahraini Minister of Energy visiting ADNOC Stand at MAINTCON


TSSBU LAUNCHES

The Technical Standards & Services Business Unit has launched a new website, with improved functionality, design, and navigation. Featuring an enhanced homepage design, cleaner layout of page content, and a consistent site-wide navigation system, the new website is accessible through the company’s Webportal: SAMA ADMA, and has been designed to meet all relevant accessibility standards.The new website serves as a technical hub and a sustainable supporting source for ADMA-OPCO’s employees, stakeholders, shareholders and industry partners as well as the company’s CAMS graduates and new comers where they can find all needed technical documents relevant to the company’s core business. It therefore provides technical standards documents which exist in ADMA for the effective management of issues related to all technical discplines, including HSE, Quality Management, Marine & Logistics and Drilling.

The Technical Standards & Compliance Assurance Division organized a ceremony marking the new launch that was attended by Senior Management representatives and Company employees under the slogan “Our Wealth of Technical Knowledge… One Click Away’’. “Standards are the fabric of ADMA like our DNA,” said SVP TSS.

“They are the common language of our industry and basic building blocks for all elements,” he noted while addressing the launching ceremony audience on the importance of adopting Standards as a mandatory part that ought to be applied precisely in all Company activities.

“The new website represents an initial step in a long journey towards establishing a robust Technical Operational Standards Identity at ADMA-OPCO,” he added.

On his part, Sulaiman Al-Busaeedi, Manager Technical Standards (MTS), in a presentation during this launching ceremony, said “ADMA-OPCO standards are rich, practical, and smartly linked & aligned with international standards.”

MTS highlighted the main challenges of securing resources, prioritizing and expediting business objectives, establishing partnerships with external parties and benchmarking.

In a closing remarks, Brian Wood VP, TSCAD, noted that ‘our commitment to ADMA standards aligns us with the company’s Vision – Mission – Values and is a visible commitment to Operations excellence’.

In an educative presentation, Mariam Al-Alwie, Information System Analyzer (ISA), explained the website functionality in term of systematic programming and searching considerations.

An exhibition was set up on 1st Floor Lobby and opened by SVP (TSS) in presence of SVPs and VPs to demonstrate the functionality of the new website on a live experience for Company employees.

-Source: Al-Jāmiʿ al-saghīr: vol.ii/p.144.[2]

New Website

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National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC), launched its new corporate brand identity at Etihad Ballroom in Emirates Palace on 4th of November. The identity was launched by the H.E. Hussain Al Nowais, Chairman of NPCC and the event was attended by a large elite crowed from the National & International Oil Companies, Engineering & Contracting Industry, Suppliers, Service companies and Financial Institutions . CEO Ali-Rashid Al-Jarwan attended the ceremony.

“NPCC is a living example of success under the leadership of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed bin Nahyan. Today NPCC is part of Senaat, and apart from contributing to Oil & Gas sector, is also contributing to industrial success of Abu Dhabi, in-line with the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030. Sennat is focusing on growing non-oil GDP of Abu Dhabi.” -H.E. Hussain Al Nowais, Chairman of NPCC.

While addressing the guests, NPCC’s CEO Aqeel Madhi reiterated that the company stood up to the challenges and played a major role in serving Oil & Gas Sector in its growth journey over the past four decades.

CEO commended the long-standing partnership between ADMA and NPCC, hoping for continued future cooperation between the two companies.

HH Sheikh Hamid Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chief of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court honoured 20 organizations and enterprises that won the thirteenth release of the Shaikh Khalifa Excellence Awards (SKEA) amid a service held at the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi recently. ADCO won Diamond while NGSCO and ADNTO got Gold.

The awards function, was held under the support of General Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, sorted out by the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

HH Sheikh Hamed applauded the winning organizations, and noted that the grand prize provides an impetus to motivate them to strive for more prominent achievements in future.

GOLDWINNER

SKEA DIAMOND FOR ADCO, ADNTCO & NGSCO FOR GOLD

NPCC LAUNCHESNew Brand Identity

SVP (TSS) , SVP (US & NS) touring exhibition demonstrating TSSBU Website functionality

SKEA winners


CSR

ADMA-OPCOHosts Launch of Anti-Heart Diseases Campaign

ADMA-OPCO hosted the launch of the ‘Touching a Million Hearts Campaign’ at its Headquarters on November 19th - 20th. Organized in conjunction with Universal Hospitals, the campaign is a unique initiative aimed at fighting heart diseases in the UAE and spreading awareness of the causes and symptoms of such fatal illnesses.

The campaign is intended to reach one million people and provides free health screenings, including testing of heart rate, blood pressure, random blood sugar, random cholesterol, ECG, Echocardiography and overall body assessment inclusive of providing fitness certificates. The entire initiative is led by the Cardiac Sciences Department at Universal Hospital.

Similar campaigns will be conducted by Universal Hospital in conjunction with other major corporations nationwide over the coming period.

Commenting on the initiative, CEO Ali R. Al-Jarwan, said the campaign reflects the paramount importance ADMA is attaching to “our CSR obligations to UAE people.”

“Preventing 1 million heart attacks and strokes requires commitment from all of us. There are steps all parties concerned, including all society organizations, should take to reach this shared goal,” he added.

Early detection of the risk factors causing Cardiovascular Diseases are the key rule towards the prevention of heart attacks and minimising the mortality rate to enhance the quality of life, he maintained.

On his part, Dr. Shabeer Nellikode, the Managing Director and Founder of Universal Hospitals, Abu Dhabi, commended

his hospital’s partnership with ADMA-OPCO in launching this important initiative, noting that Universal Hospitals will provide all medical and logistics services, including highly professionals teams, to ensure optimum results from the campaign.

Recent studies revealed that cardiovascular diseases are the world’s leading cause of death, claiming about 17.3 million lives a year and about 30 per cent of deaths worldwide. It accounts for one in four deaths in the UAE. In line with the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility

Programme, a staff visit was arranged recently to Sheikh Khalifa Medical City. The visit which coincided with the 43rd National Day celebrations, came within the context of the company’s endeavours pursuing a committed strategy to remain continuously involved in community related activities as part of its CSR programme. Similar such visits are organized all year round to charity centers by the CSR team in a keen attempt to promote humanitarian work. The staff presented gifts to the hospitalized children and met the SKMC management team who expressed appreciation of ADMA-OPCO’s continued contributions to the hospital’s activities.

Under the auspices of the CEO Ali Rashid Al-Jarwan, the 2014 ADMA-OPCO Annual Golf Tournament was organized recently, at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club. The tournament’s main objective was to bring employees of OPCO’s, Shareholders, Contractors and guests closer together in a socially and environmentally friendly atmosphere. Another traditional goal of the tournament is to raise social awareness for a specific Abu Dhabi charity organization. This year’s charity focus was the Al- Noor Training Centre for Children with Special Needs. Representatives from the centre received donations from the golfers as they entered the Abu Dhabi Golf Club. The tournament participants were very generous in their support of this charity, which was recognized with an award of thanks from the Care Center.

A traditional local dance performance by Al-Noor’s children was arranged during the tournament and caught the participants’ admiration.

Annual Golf TournamentGarners Attention for CSR Issues

CSR Team Visit SKMC

Anti-heart disease campaign proceedings at Company HQAl Noor Centre children’s local dance performance at Annual Golf Tournament


Under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Cultural Programmes and Heritage Festivals Committee - Abu Dhabi organised the activities of the 2014 International Festival of Falconry on December 7-13, 2014 across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The new edition was characterised by the participation of 80 countries represented by more than 500 falconers, experts, researchers, officials and representatives from UNESCO and other international organisations concerned with the preservation of the heritage of falconry, and protection of the environment.

The activities of the Festival, in its 3rd edition, kicked off at the Falconers’ Camp from 7th to10th of December, 2014 in Hamim, Al Gharbia (the Western Region). The falconers spent three days with their birds of prey at a special site where they practiced the different traditions of falconry.

The camp bestowed a unique opportunity for dialogue, interaction, and open exchange of expertise among falconers and those interested in falconry. It is also the ideal site to explore the diverse traditions of falconry from different parts of the world and gain practical know-how about the experience of desert life.

The 4th edition of the Abu Dhabi Science Festival brought more exciting science programmes than in previous years.For the first time, the event ran simultaneously for ten consecutive days until November 22 at three fixed locations on the Abu Dhabi Corniche, Al Ain Zoo and Al Majaz Waterfront, Sharjah.

ADSF 2014 provided an opportunity for everyone to see for themselves the wonders of science through exciting activities designed to encourage the youth to learn more about science and follow a career in STI-related subjects.

Sponsored by ADNOC, ADSF 2014 was held under the patronage of General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and organised by the Abu Dhabi Technology Development Committee (TDC).

Activities at ADSF 2014 included world-class workshops, shows and an interactive exhibition.

Over 100 students from Al Ain University and the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) were recruited locally as Science Communicators to work onsite to deliver the festival’s content.

FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX Grabs World Attention

ABU DHABI SCIENCE FESTIVAL Wows Crowds in 3 Cities

INTERNATIONALFESTIVAL OF Falconry Attracts Big Crowds

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Miscellaneous

MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Driver Lewis Hamilton won the concluding race of the campaign at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi to take the Formula 1 World Championship Title for the second time in his career.

television viewers from 185 territories and ran from March to November and spans 19 races in 19 countries across five continents.

Lewis’ team-mate Nico Rosberg ended the season as runner-up. Between them, Hamilton and Rosberg accumulated 16 wins, 18 pole positions, 12 fastest laps and 31 podium finishes. With eleven one-two wins in a single season, the team surpassed the previous record set by McLaren in 1988. Since its highly-acclaimed debut as part of the 2009 Formula 1 Championship, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix continues to be the standout sporting event of the UAE.

Formula 1, supported by ADNOC & Group of Companies, were attended by a galaxy of the Group’s top executives.The event demonstrated UAE’s fruitful interest in hosting major international sports tournaments and events that represent a source of tourist attraction and an effective means to highlight the achievements of the UAE.

Formula 1, which began in 1950, is the world’s most prestigious motor racing competition and is the world’s most popular annual sporting series. It was watched by over 450 million unique

HE ADNOC DG following up Formula 1 competitions with ADNOC & Group of Companies top executives..


ADMA Club has continued its indoor and outdoor sports activities all over the past period, maintaining its policy of consolidating Employee Attachment and Loyalty in line with the Talent Retention Strategy adopted by the company. The past months witnessed accelerated activities in different kinds of sports, including Football, Badminton, Table Tennis, Bowling, Basketball and Chess, as shown below thru ADMA Magazine lens…

Sports

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Project Engineer Haitham Kamal Mokhtar Abdelaty, Brownfield Projects Division, has been registered as a Chartered Marine Engineer by the Engineering Council, UK. Earlier, Abdelaty has been named the Project Supervisor of the Year 2014 at the Oil and Gas Middle East Awards Ceremony in Abu Dhabi recently and obtained the the Prince-2 Practitioner certification in June 2014.

At OGMEA, Abdelatry was recognised for his work on ADMA-OPCO’s ZWSC Modifications Project.

He was the focal point for all the field operations during the installation phase, and participated in risk assessment sessions for the project.

All heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Abdelaty, wishing him continued successes in his personal and professional endeavors.

ZWSC MODIFICATION PROJECT ENGINEER Named Supervisor of the Year

CEO Ali Rashid Al-Jarwan met with Al-Niyadi and honored him for the accomplishment he added to the company’s track record of achievements.“This is my second participation in the competition. Last year I got the 3rd position and this year I won gold,” said Al Niyadi, a graduate of ADNOC Technical Institute, who started his professional life in ADMA within the Operation Team 8 years ago, before he has been shifted recently to the Catering Team after his cuisine talent has manifested itself.“I have an inner itch for the kitchen and I ceaselessly tried to prove my talent to the Senior Management,” said Ali, commenting on his early years with the company when he was still working within the Operation Team. “Senior Management leaves no stone unturned in providing the catering team with all that it takes to provide optimum food, including premium raw materials and top-of-the-range utensils so I have everything needed to prove my talent.”The regional competition was held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, at Za’abeel Palace in Dubai from October 30st to 1st November, 2014.It comes as an interactive platform providing a chance to watch the best cooking displays and activities, as well as witnessing the massive competition between amateur and professional chefs.“Now the winning Emirati team are being prepared by the World Hospitality Championship team through intensive training courses, for world-standard contests in catering to turn this regional honorable win into a world-class acknowledgment,” enthused Ali.

In the first such acknowledgment in the Oil & Gas companies’ history, Chef Ali Al Niyadi, Das Island, got the first position in the Dubai World Hospitality Championship. Chef Ali was the only participant from Abu Dhabi who competed within a team representing the UAE in the international competition where 12 teams from the GCC and Arab countries vied for the title.

DAS CHEF WINSDubai World HospitalityChampionship

ADMA Community

1. Which of the following countries was not a founding member of OPEC?• Kuwait

• Iran

• Iraq

• Libya

2. What is R/P ratio? • The ratio of royalty payments to production

• The ratio of reserves to production

• The ratio of reserve life to production

• The number of years of consumption remaining

3. Which of the following fractions is not produced from the crude unit?• Naphtha

• Distillate

• Reformate

• Kerosene

4. What is a workover?• Routine operations to start fluids flowing

• Repairing packers

• Swabbing the well

• Cleaning sand out of the well

5. What is RVP?• A measure of fuel volatility

• An indication of downhole pressure

• A vapor recovery system used on offshore wells

• An exploration technique using reflected sound

Oil & Gas INDUSTRY QUIZ

ANSWERS TO SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER QUIZ

1. A molecule with carbon and hydrogen2. Exploration and Production3. Ethylene4. An artificial lifting device used to bring crude oil to the surface5. Sedimentary6. Convert residual fraction to lighter products7. California Kern River 13 API8. Aramco9. 55%10. Prevents well blowouts

Please email your answers to [email protected] to be in for a chance to win.

The lucky winners of the last issue quiz:1. Subair Hassanar UL/SARB RPOD 2. Altaf Hussain SahitoDrilling Chemical Fluids Engineer (Offshore)

6. What is a LACT unit• Long Atlantic Crude Tankers

• Lease Automatic Custody Transfer

• Low Atmospheric Crude Tower

• Low Altitude Characterization Topography

7. How much oil is recovered from a water drive oil reservoir?• 15-20%• 25-30%

• 35-40%

• 45-50%

8. What is an FPSO used for?• Increase recovery of low gravity crude oil

• Separate oil from associated gas

• Recover sulfur from hydrotreating operations

• Develop offshore oil fields

9. What physical property is used to separate petroleum fractions?• API Gravity

• Research Octane Number

• Sulfur Content

• Distillation Temperature

10. How cold must LNG be kept for waterborne transportation?• -150 F.

• -259 F.

• -212 F.

• -174 F.

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