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Mobile, small-scale LNG production plants for upstream, midstream, downstream on market in 2013VX Cycle mobile, small-scale liquefi ed natural gas production plants are scheduled

for 2013 availability. The patented LNG production technology has been licensed

to Dresser-Rand.

VX is engineered to cost-effectively produce LNG at scales as low as 1,500 gpd.

This feature is said to make the plants “the only LNG technology ... that can be

trailer-mounted or skid-mounted for mobility.”

VX Cycle is a methane expansion cycle. Methane (natural gas) is both the refrig-

erant (for the cryogenic production process) and the fi nal product. This simplifi es

LNG production versus other processes — and requires less complex equipment,

fewer input process inputs, and no “make-up” refrigerants. It is also less sensitive

to ambient temperatures than other LNG processes.

The plants use an optimal balance of refrigeration and compression plus ef-

fective waste heat and waste cold utilization throughout the cycle — essentially

“recycling” those energy sources.

Upstream the plants are designed to monetize fl ared gas (“associated gas”) at

onshore and offshore wells where gas pipelines are not present to take gas to mar-

ket. Midstream VX Cycle applications include peak-shaving gas storage facilities and to provide natural gas to remote communities or industrial sites. Downstream the plants

are for vehicle-grade LNG production.

These plants and their technology are scalable to tens-of-thousands of gallons per day. The license is exclusive for plants with production capacities up to 100,000 gpd.

Dresser-Rand will provide turnkey, factory-built VX Cycle plants beginning 2013 and will provide maintenance and service contracts for the units utilizing its global service team.

Plants will incorporate Dresser-Rand high-speed rotating equipment technology.

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Customizable well site control managementReal-time data for producers — through an easy-to-operate user interface — is deliv-

ered by newly introduced PadPro customizable well site control management system.

Powered by PADManager software, the new easily confi gured design “gives users

ongoing access to decision-driving data through a user-friendly, intuitive display.” The

system works with both oil and natural gas wells with no programming required — as

well as single and multi-well applications.

Its PROVue touch screen display is built on the Android operating system. It is eas-

ily read and allows you to generate real-time reports from SQL databases.

PADPro minimizes the need for IT resources at the wellhead and is for easy use by

less experienced workers access. The systems function with wired and wireless tech-

nology. They have a built-in WiFi access point and allow the controller to be accessed

locally or remotely using a smartphone, tablet, netbook, or other computer.

Designed for unique wellhead conditions, the new systems are suited for harsh

environments.

They can be re-

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namically with-

out rebooting.

Configurable

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without need for

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Guided wave radartransmitters unveiled

ECLIPSE Model 706 guided wave

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“with improved performance for a

wide range of level and interface con-

trol applications.”

Designed for virtually all process in-

dustries, the new instruments deliver

safe, effi cient, cost-effective liquid

level and interface control. They are

said to be unaffected by fl uctuating

density, dielectric, viscosity, and spe-

cifi c gravity process conditions.

New Model 706’s GWR circuitry

achieves both a higher transmit pulse

amplitude and improved receiver

sensitivity. This results in a reported

signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) nearly

300% higher than other devices. This

feature ensures precise, dependable control for every level application including very

low dielectric media, extended measuring ranges, and demanding conditions where

foaming, boiling, or fl ashing can occur.

This GWR transmitter comprises LCD diagnostics. They convey critical real-time

waveform and trend data with outstanding ease of use.

Model 706 can be preconfi gured online prior to shipment. This ensures plug-and-

play commissioning and automatic capture of echo curve during upsets. A complete

line of overfi ll capable probes is also available.

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Mobile, small-scale LNG production plants for upstream, midstream, downstream on market in 2013VX Cycle mobile, small-scale liquefi ed natural gas production plants are scheduled

for 2013 availability. The patented LNG production technology has been licensed

to Dresser-Rand.

VX is engineered to cost-effectively produce LNG at scales as low as 1,500 gpd.

This feature is said to make the plants “the only LNG technology ... that can be

trailer-mounted or skid-mounted for mobility.”

VX Cycle is a methane expansion cycle. Methane (natural gas) is both the refrig-

erant (for the cryogenic production process) and the fi nal product. This simplifi es

LNG production versus other processes — and requires less complex equipment,

fewer input process inputs, and no “make-up” refrigerants. It is also less sensitive

to ambient temperatures than other LNG processes.

The plants use an optimal balance of refrigeration and compression plus ef-

fective waste heat and waste cold utilization throughout the cycle — essentially

“recycling” those energy sources.

Upstream the plants are designed to monetize fl ared gas (“associated gas”) at

onshore and offshore wells where gas pipelines are not present to take gas to mar-

ket. Midstream VX Cycle applications include peak-shaving gas storage facilities and to provide natural gas to remote communities or industrial sites. Downstream the plants

are for vehicle-grade LNG production.

These plants and their technology are scalable to tens-of-thousands of gallons per day. The license is exclusive for plants with production capacities up to 100,000 gpd.

Dresser-Rand will provide turnkey, factory-built VX Cycle plants beginning 2013 and will provide maintenance and service contracts for the units utilizing its global service team.

Plants will incorporate Dresser-Rand high-speed rotating equipment technology.

Expansion Energy LLC

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Customizable well site control managementReal-time data for producers — through an easy-to-operate user interface — is deliv-

ered by newly introduced PadPro customizable well site control management system.

Powered by PADManager software, the new easily confi gured design “gives users

ongoing access to decision-driving data through a user-friendly, intuitive display.” The

system works with both oil and natural gas wells with no programming required — as

well as single and multi-well applications.

Its PROVue touch screen display is built on the Android operating system. It is eas-

ily read and allows you to generate real-time reports from SQL databases.

PADPro minimizes the need for IT resources at the wellhead and is for easy use by

less experienced workers access. The systems function with wired and wireless tech-

nology. They have a built-in WiFi access point and allow the controller to be accessed

locally or remotely using a smartphone, tablet, netbook, or other computer.

Designed for unique wellhead conditions, the new systems are suited for harsh

environments.

They can be re-

confi gured dy-

namically with-

out rebooting.

Configurable

modules provide

f unc t i ona l i t y

without need for

programming re-

sources.

Flow Data Inc.

2309 Grand Park

Drive, Grand Junc-

tion CO 81505

Guided wave radartransmitters unveiled

ECLIPSE Model 706 guided wave

radar transmitters are on the market

“with improved performance for a

wide range of level and interface con-

trol applications.”

Designed for virtually all process in-

dustries, the new instruments deliver

safe, effi cient, cost-effective liquid

level and interface control. They are

said to be unaffected by fl uctuating

density, dielectric, viscosity, and spe-

cifi c gravity process conditions.

New Model 706’s GWR circuitry

achieves both a higher transmit pulse

amplitude and improved receiver

sensitivity. This results in a reported

signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) nearly

300% higher than other devices. This

feature ensures precise, dependable control for every level application including very

low dielectric media, extended measuring ranges, and demanding conditions where

foaming, boiling, or fl ashing can occur.

This GWR transmitter comprises LCD diagnostics. They convey critical real-time

waveform and trend data with outstanding ease of use.

Model 706 can be preconfi gured online prior to shipment. This ensures plug-and-

play commissioning and automatic capture of echo curve during upsets. A complete

line of overfi ll capable probes is also available.

Magnetrol International

5300 Belmont Road, Downers Grove IL 60515For FREE Info Select RS#2 at ogpe.hotims.com2

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FRAC-EVAC accelerated frac fl owback

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Allmand Bros. Inc. — Portable Lighting, Heating, Traffi c Safety Equipment — Celebrates 75th Anniversary — Many “Firsts”

Founded in 1938 in a small garage in the tiny town of Huntley, Nebraska, Allmand Bros. Inc. now under the third

generation of Allmand family leadership, celebrates 75 years in the manufacturing

business as it has grown to become the industry’s innovative leader in portable

lighting, heating, and traffi c safety equipment.

In the midst of the Great Depression, and unable to afford a new arc welder for

their repair shop, brothers Leslie and Walter Allmand built their own. It worked so

well their neighbors asked the brothers to build welders for them, and the business was born.

Fast-forward to 1954, when Allmand developed the “Contractor’s Lantern,” the industry’s fi rst portable light

tower. From this humble origin, today’s light tower industry began, and Allmand still continues its tradition of in-

novation.

Allmand was the fi rst to use 1000-watt metal halide lighting in a light tower applications, the fi rst to use paral-

lel lamp fi xtures, and the fi rst to develop and use the high-effi ciency SHO compact parallel lamp fi xture. Adding

to this list of fi rsts, Allmand was also the fi rst to offer the LSC-100 light sequence control that allows unattended

sequential start-up and shut-down of the light tower systems.

Today Allmand is the only manufacturer to offer the SHO-HD 1250-watt en-

gineered metal halide lighting system with an unparalleled 150,000-lumens per

fi xture, to provide a brighter, more true-to-life light than any other technology on

the market.

The SHO-HD system is standard on all domestic Night-Lite PRO II and Maxi-Lite

models. Allmand is the only manufacturer to develop and introduce the V-Series

light tower in North America. The innovative six-section V-Series tower remains in

vertical position as it extends and retracts, and does not lay down across the top of

the trailer nor extend past the rear of the trailer, making it safer and easier to move,

and taking up less space in storage. The operator can raise or lower the tower in

20 seconds with the fl ip of a switch, while remaining safely away from the moving

parts of the mast.

Allmand innovation is not just limited to light technology. The Allmand Maxi-Heat

self-contained portable heater has been making worksites warmer since 1992 by

providing over a million BTU/hr of clean, breathable, heated air. Twin 16-in. outlets

allow the use of up to 110 ft each of fl exible ducting, while its increased fuel capac-

ity now allows over 30 continuous hours of unattended operation. A unique com-

bustible gas detection, safety shutdown and visible warning system is also available

that allows Maxi-Heat to meet critical demands of the oil and gas industry.

Rounding out the current Allmand line-up is its Eclipse solar-assisted arrowboard

trailer. High effi ciency LED lamps consume less power to allow Eclipse to operate for as much as a year without needing

to be recharged while still meeting all Federal traffi c control visibility standards.

From its modest inception 75 years ago, to the leadership position it has assumed in the intervening years, All-

mand innovation makes work sites brighter, warmer, and safer, and will continue to drive product development for

the next 75 years, and beyond.

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Activated carbon alternative forhydrocarbon, chemical process

EnviroHPA Systems are announced as an alternative

to environmental treatment applications featuring acti-

vated carbon (GAC).

They comprise a range of ultra-high-performing ad-

sorbent media to treat a wide variety of organic con-

taminants in systems designed, installed, and operated

by this company under multi-year agreements.

The hydrocarbon and chemical processing-applicable

systems remove and recover select organics from waste-

water, groundwater, and vapor phase streams. Similar

potable groundwater offerings will follow.

For industrial aqueous and vapor treatment, Enviro-

HPA employs synthetic adsorbents manufactured by

The Dow Chemical Company. They offer a very high sur-

face area plus optimized pore size distribution. These

characteristics offer “substantially increased absorp-

tion kinetics, a range of desorption options, and excel-

lent physical and chemical stability.“

EnviroHPA, on which you may request free informa-

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and faster adsorption — fi ve to twenty-times volumetric

fl ow rate.

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Two Kingwood Place, 700 Rockmead Drive, Suite 105

Kingwood TX 77339


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Thermal mass fl owmeters dataGreenhouse gas emissions

monitoring is delivered by

TFH 1000 thermal mass

fl owmeters — subject of this

free datasheet.

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gas plant, petrochemical, or

refi ning applications. There

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gas fl ow rate measurement in

standard units without need

for temperature or pressure compensation.

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tection of crude oil, diesel/

fuel oil, motor oil, lube oil,

or gasoline near water’s

surface is delivered by The

SpillWatch system.

It alerts to enable imme-

diate countermeasures to

limit environment damage

plus reduce remediation and clean-up expenses.

System technology is based on fl uorescence excita-

tion and detection. Optical set-up and opto-electronic

components give high sensitivity to automatically fi lter-

out such ambient conditions as sunlight. They detect

under all light, weather, and water surface conditions.

In the event of a spill, The SpillWatch delivers an

instant warning via various interfaces and wireless op-

tions for pump or valve shutoff. Noncontact installation

above water eases installation and operation plus elimi-

nates such problems as biofouling. Full details are free.

SpillCon Solutions — ENCO Industries Company

4 Wilder Drive, #7, Plaistow NH 03865

Strap-on heel ice traction deviceTREX 6315 ice traction

devices are new and

available January 2013.

The strap-on heel de-

signs help prevent slips

and trips in icy condi-

tions. They’re designed

for workers who need

traction but often fi nd

themselves in situations

where they also need the

mid-foot portion of their

shoe or boot to remain

unencumbered, notes the

manufacturer. 6315’s de-

sign provides workers that

freedom while still deliv-

ering tenacious grip and stability where needed most.

Complete ice traction device data are free.

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Hose couplings quick, safe, secure for fracingHarrington-brand Storz and MultiLug hose couplings are constructed to quickly,

safely, and securely accommodate fracturing — without leakage.

The 240-psi wp designs are attached/detached with a simple Allen wrench. All-

metal collars keep them rugged as they protect recessed nuts and bolts in severe

operating conditions. The quarter-turn couplings

are short for rolling hose onto reels. They do not

cause hose abrasion and handle high-pressure

large-diameter water hoses up to 12 in.

This company is the exclusive master distributor

for AWG Fittings in North America. Storz couplings

have been used widely throughout Europe and ex-

clusively in Germany as the main hose coupling for

fi refi ghting hoses for over 100 years.

Complete Storz, MultiLeg details are yours free.

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Updated plunger arrival sensor has magnetic shutoff switchTripMate 2012 plunger

arrival sensor has been

updated with a magnetic

induction switch. It pen-

etrates through metal

and nonmetal materials

to sense metal objects

moving past the switch.

The upgrade makes

TripMate applicable to

gas lift, stroke counting,

proximity sensing, auto-

mation, piston timing,

and tank level control.

The sensor self-adjusts to provide optimum sensitiv-

ity for plunger arrival detection. Internal self-calibrating

circuits automatically adjust sensitivity for optimum

sensor performance to provide a minimum 1-sec trigger

pulse length.

A 1/2-in. male conduit port provides simple interface

for both rigid and fl exible 1/2-in. conduits to meet elec-

trical code requirements.

OKC Products Incorporated

585 North First Street, Berthoud CO 80513


Individual evacuation at up to 500 ft with new escape systemsNew turnkey, individ-

ual evacuation DEUS

Industrial Escape Kits

serve workers at up to

500-ft heights.

Lightweight, com-

pact, complete escape

systems — they pro-

vide a safe, simple de-

scent with nothing to hold or operate.

Central kit component is DEUS 3700 controlled de-

scent device. It is ANSI Z359.4-2007 certifi ed for fall

protection rescue. Complete, pre-rigged, and ready for

use, it is an automatic compact, speed-limited, descent

system. Connected to a harness and anchor, a worker

experiences smooth and safe descent at 2-m/sec maxi-

mum speed. This suits the kits for rescues, even if a

person descending is unconscious.

The kits also eliminate wait times so workers can

lower themselves safely and quickly without risk of sus-

pension trauma while waiting to be rescued. This reduc-

tion may help employers meet OSHA requirements for

prompt rescue.

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Accelerated oil, gas fi le transferFileCatalyst Direct accelerated fi le transfer is a point-to-

point design to handle large data volumes. These can

include geophysical data produced during exploration,

seismic data, data captured from machinery perfor-

mance, or oil fl ow rates and pressures.

FileCatalyst Direct enables organizations with diverse

networks of satellite, wireless, and terrestrial links to

quickly and securely accelerate data transfer. These

managed fi le transfer features are achieved via installa-

tion of FileCatalyst software at each required location.

The solution is offered for quicker information analysis

to enable critical breakthroughs to determine oil and

gas supply locations.

FileCatalyst

1725 St. Laurent Boulevard, Suite 205,

Ottawa ON K1G 3V4 Canada


New combustiongas analyzersE4400 industrial combus-

tion gas and emissions ana-

lyzers are newly announced.

Also for maintenance and

combustion process tuning,

the instruments are rugged

with “true NOx” capability

for up to four gas sensors:

O2, CO, NO, NO2, SO2, and

CxHy. They are also offered

with Bluetooth wireless

communication.

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402 Middletown Boule-

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Calibration validation added tomass fl ow meter, temp transmitterZero CAL-CHECK calibration validation is a newly add-

ed feature for FT3 Thermal Mass Flow Meter & Tem-

perature Transmitter.

It is a companion test

to CAL-V Calibration

Validation feature on

the instrument. Where

CAL-V tests functional-

ity of the sensor and

its associated signal

processing circuitry,

Zero CAL-CHECK offers

several advantages as it checks for build-up on sensor

that could affect calibration, further validates the zero

stability of the meter, and checks thermal conductivity

(heat transfer) repeatability of the sensor.

Unlike CAL-V, which may be per-

formed in the pipe and at process con-

ditions, new Zero CAL-CHECK must

be performed at zero fl ow to ensure a

valid test result. Depending upon the

confi guration — in situ or out of pipe

— zero fl ow will either be compared to

a customer-established baseline or fac-

tory baseline.

Like CAL-V, if Zero CAL-CHECK is ini-

tiated by using the free FT3 View soft-

ware, a calibration validation certifi cate

can be produced at the conclusion of the

test. A passing CAL-V in-situ sensor and

electronics test, combined with a passing

Zero CAL-CHECK test — provides com-

plete validation of fl ow meter calibration

accuracy including confi rmation that the

sensing elements are clean.

Fox Thermal Instruments Incorporated

399 Reservation Road, Marina CA



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Quarter-turn compactpneumatic actuators

TP quarter-turn pneumatic actuators

are announced for use where space is

restricted for ball, butterfl y, plug, or

damper-style valves in heavy-duty on-

off and modulating service.

Their helical spline mechanism trans-

forms linear piston motion into quarter-

turn actuation to output up 60,000Nm

for operation from -60° to +100°C.

Models are said to be more effi cient and

to better optimize overall equipment

dimensions compared to conventional

scotch yoke actuators.

New hotel concept, design for booming oil areas — built in 90 days“Shut Eye Hotel” is a new lodging solution for accommodation demands in booming

oil areas. It allows a high-quality hotel to be built in 90 days rather than 2 years or

longer, it’s announced.

Construction began in late October on the fi rst hotel: a 70-unit property in Al-

exander North Dakota. It is expected to be fully operational by year-end, built in

response to dramatic oil industry growth in the state’s western region.

As a non-traditional construction lodging alternative at a fraction of conventional

cost, facilities like “Shut Eye Hotel” “are not cookie-cutter properties with a boxy,

unappealing container look.” Each guest room will have a fl at-screen TV, in-room

mini refrigerator, full-size bed, individual climate control, and private bathroom.

The property will also feature such amenities as complimentary daily buffet

breakfast, spacious lobby area, wireless internet throughout, daily housekeeping,

and a 24-hr on-site inn keeper. Complete lodging specifi cs are yours free.

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HEIDENHAIN Corporation

333 East State Parkway

Schaumburg IL 60173

Updated diagnosticsystem newly launchedAn updated Leine & Linde ADS Online

Advanced Diagnostic System has been

launched to support condition-based

maintenance.

The encoder diagnostic tool analyzes

rotary encoder condition, then warns

of impending faults before they oc-

cur — especially in large complex oil

and natural gas exploration machinery.

ADS allows you to predict and schedule

maintenance instead of waiting for in-

opportune breakdowns, it’s noted.

ADS Online operates via connection

from the encoder’s diagnostic system

direct to a PC or Ethernet network to

access important encoder functioning

or trends.

Push/pull injuries reduced withergonomic electric tug movers

Xtra-400 model electric tugs move heavy equipment

and help reduce chance of worker push/pull injuries.

The self-contained battery-powered walk-behind

power movers help you transport heavy parts and equip-

ment — and offset the physical strains of pushing or

pulling loads.

They’re designed for industrial carts that weigh up

to 20,000 lb or a train of carts that move components

through a production facility. They can be pushed or

pulled with a variety of attachments installed into the

receiver located at the front of the unit.

Xtra-400’s adjustable ergonomic handle fi ts any size

operator to promote a comfortable walking posture

when moving heavy items.

Load Mover Incorporated

11201 Hampshire Avenue South, Bloomington MN 55438


Free fl ow/level measurement, applications solutions CD offeredA wide range of in-

strument solutions to

increase process pro-

ductivity, reduce plant

maintenance, and lower

operating costs are pre-

sented in this new and

free Flow/Level Measure-

ment Product and Ser-

vices Catalog CD.

It’s offered to assist in

specifying the right fl ow, level or temperature instru-

ment to improve plant process control lines or increase

OEM equipment performance.

This new CD explains the manufacturer’s precision

thermal dispersion fl ow measurement technology and

provides comprehensive product specifi cations. It also

emphasizes fl ow meters designed with advanced ther-

mal dispersion mass fl ow sensors.

Among CD highlights ST100 Flow meters, triple vari-

able instruments that measure mass fl ow, temperature,

and pressure. Flow switches are also showcased along

with custom-designed fl ow and level sensors. Flow con-

ditioners are also presented for OEM uses.

Fluid Components International LLC

1755 La Costa Meadows Drive, San Marcos CA 92078


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Hydrocarbons trapped withoutwater pressurePatent-pending Agent-Q is

announced to trap hydrocar-

bons without water pressure

as a non-woven composite

fabric structure embedded

with the maker’s solidifi er.

With high hydrocarbon

binding and fi ltration capabil-

ity, the new product creates

no water fl ow restriction and is

not dependent on water pres-

sure. Initial uses include drip

pans, scuppers, and spill re-

mediation products.

C.I. Agent Solutions

11760 Commonwealth Drive, Louisville KY 40229


Widely applicable agitatorsHT Agitators serve a

broad range of applica-

tions including chemi-

cal, ethanol and biofu-

els, or general duties.

Model 20 HT fea-

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gearbox designed spe-

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service. Models come

in right angle confi gu-

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use requirements from

critical chemical reac-

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HT & HTM High-Torque Agitators handle demanding

fl ue gas desulfurization, chemical reactor, gas disper-

sion, polymer reactor, and waste treatment applica-

tions. Their gear drives provide long service life and low

maintenance. Complete HT/HTM data are free.

Chemineer Incorporated

Box 1123, Dayton OH 45401


Progressing cavity pumpsL-Frame Progressing Cav-

ity Pumps handle clean,

thin, shear-sensitive prod-

ucts — to viscous, corro-

sive, abrasive slurries and

sludges in petrochemical,

chemical, or water and

wastewater treatment.

A variety of models in

an extensive range of construction materials are of-

fered. Standard fl ange designs feature modular design

with a simple pin-type universal joint for easy mainte-

nance. Open throat models are also available.

L-Frames feature nonpulsating, metered fl ow; quiet,

vibration-free operation; and low product shear. Specs:

ability to handle 1,000,000-cps viscosities and pres-

sures to 2,100 psi, in capacities to 450 gpm.

Moyno Incorporated

Box 960, Springfi eld OH 45501



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Bearing fl ush monitoring systemfor API 610 VS4 pumps available

Prevent bearing failure caused by dry running in API 610

VS4 pumps with this bearing fl ush monitoring system.

The fl ow detection system has automatic shut-down to en-

sure a pump cannot start until fl ow to the bearings is estab-

lished. It shuts a pump down quickly if fl ow ceases.

The monitoring design incorporates a system control pan-

el to constantly monitor external fl ush, a pressure control

valve to shut down the pump if fl ow stops, and a pressure

relief valve to ensure bearings do not receive too much fl ow pressure. Additional bearing fl ush monitoring system

information is yours upon request.

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Durable, multi-applicable reels for hose, welding offeredGas/arc, welding, refueling, pneumatic

hose, lubricating liquids, and electric

cable for tools and marine boat service

are provided by durable reels like these.

SSN800 spring rewind hose reels are

designed for 3/4 to 1 in. hose. They’re

constructed from stainless steel to

withstand harsh environments and cor-

rosive substances. A narrow frame and

compact mounting base allow

easy installation on any boat,

dock, or marina.

N400 gas welding reels fea-

ture a heavy-duty spring rewind

motor and nonsparking ratchet

assembly. They are designed to

handle up to 300 psi and -40°

to +200°F.

WCR11-17-19 portable weld-

ing reels are portable manual

rewind cable confi gurations.

They’re equipped for #2 through

4/0 cable up to 400 amps.

These reels are for use with single-conductor electrode cable

or grounding lead. Additional information on all these reels

is yours free for the asking.

Hannay Reels

553 State Route 143, Westerlo NY 12193


HEPA/EPA depth loading membrane gas turbine fi lters literature is freeHydroShield depth-loading

membrane HEPA/EPA fi lters

are illustrated and described

in this free brochure to de-

liver “performance enhance-

ment for gas turbines.”

The fi lters are emphasized

to help gas turbines realize

greater power, enhanced ef-

fi ciency, plus extended time

between water washes, even

in the harshest conditions.

More than 40,000 AAF

HEPA/EPA fi lters are at work

presently around the world,

including over 50 advance F-class machines.

HydroShield advantages and construction are shown and

detailed to include depth-loading fi ltration technology, wa-

ter and salt repellance, optimal media pleating, and lower,

stabilized pressure drop.

Multi-layer fi lter construction combines hydrophobic and

oleophobic prefi lters, depth-loading HEPA membrane, and

advanced substrate for exceptional water resistance, effective

fi ltration, and strength. A full page of graphs and text empha-

size technical HydroShield features. These include how they

outperform nanofi ber media and any standard fi lter.

AAF International

9920 Corporate Campus Drive, Suite 2200, Louisville KY 40223


Dew-point transmitters now have3/4-in. UNF thread connectionsIndustry-standard 3/4-in.

UNF thread process connec-

tions are now available on

Easidew Dew-Point Trans-

mitters.

Wide dew-point range and

high performance of the

original Easidew Transmitter

is now available for direct

mechanical replacement

of other hygrometer probes

without using thread adaptors. Easidew 34 is available

in both intrinsically safe hazardous area and general

purpose versions.

The instruments have a wide calibrated measurement

range of -100° to +20°C. dew point temperature with

±2°C. accuracy traceable to NIST. They use a robust,

proprietary ceramic sensor. It can measure dissolved

moisture content (water vapor) in a diverse range of

applications. These include natural gas, petrochemical

process gases, and hydrocarbon liquids.

Michell Instruments Incorporated

319 Newburyport Turnpike, Suite 207, Rowley MA 01969


Petroleum/chemical motors,VSDs, bearings, speed reducersA complete line of

energy-effi cient mo-

tors, variable speed

drives, bearings, speed

reducers, and conveyor

components for petro-

leum and chemical are

presented in this free

16-page brochure.

Models are illus-

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specifi ed for conven-

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refi ning, and transpor-

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handling, boilers, cooling, processing, fl are, or packag-

ing and shipping. These applications are visually sup-

ported with a two-page, labeled illustration.

About 30 petroleum/chemical products are presented

in the literature.

Baldor ABB

Box 2400, Fort Smith AR 72902


High-specifi cation valvesAMPO POYAM VALVES

recently exhibited one

of the largest cryogenic

ball valves ever in-

stalled in an LNG plant:

36x30-in., 600 lb.

This high specifi ca-

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turer recently added

butterfl y designs to its

product range. They

now offer cryogenic

ball, gate, globe, check

(bolted bonnet or pres-

sure seal designs) and

high temperature metal seated ball valves, jacketed

valves, slurry ball and angle valves, HIPPS Service ball

valves, fully welded ball valves, three-piece split body

ball valves, etc.

The manufacturer also integrates new technologies to

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Fine particle fi lters unveiledfor diffi cult-to-treat feedwaters

TEQUATIC PLUS fi ne particle fi lters are engineered to

lower total cost of ownership in very high and highly

variable suspended solids environments.

They are specifi cally designed to handle a wide range

of diffi cult-to-treat feedwaters more consistently and

cost-effectively than traditional technologies.

With patented design, the new fi lters are said to com-

bine “the power of continuously cleaning, cross-fl ow

fi ltration with centrifugal separation into one novel de-

vice.” TEQUATIC Plus applications range from fi ltering

produced water for oil and gas — to ultrafi ltration and

reverse osmosis pretreatment.

Currently in various fl ow rates with fi lter cut-offs from

10 to 55 microns, the fi lters can be used as an alterna-

tive or complement to traditional fi ltration technologies.

Dow Water & Process Solutions, The Dow Chemical Co.

7600 Metro Boulevard, Edina MN 55439


Machine vibration, temperaturecondition indicators introducedSKF Machine Condition In-

dicators are on the market as

vibration and temperature mon-

itoring devices for rotating ma-

chinery with constant operating

conditions.

Indoors or out, they provide

ability to track basic oil and gas

or hydrocarbon processing ma-

chine health on assets that are

not currently being monitored

on a regular basis.

These indicators periodically make two types of vibra-

tion measurements: velocity to keep track of overall ma-

chine health and highlight potential problems relating

to misalignment and imbalance — and enveloped ac-

celeration to detect possible bearing degradation. The

new devices also monitor machine operating tempera-

ture. Complete information is yours free.

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SE-415 60 Göteborg Sweden


Entry-level NIR spectrometersAccurate, affordable en-

try-level LF-Series NIR

spectrometers are on the

market for petrochemi-

cal analysis, refi ning

studies, polymer charac-

terization and analysis,

process monitoring, envi-

ronmental studies, water

and moisture analysis, and general spectroscopy.

They employ an all-photodiode array optical system

directly mated to fi beroptic for maximum throughput.

These spectrometers offer a number of features includ-

ing reliability with no moving parts. They provide au-

toexposure, autoscaling, and auto-dark shutter for fast

accurate, one-touch scans. They feature stable, thermo-

electrically cooled InGaAs array.

Spectral Evolution

1 Canal Street, Unit B1, Lawrence MA 01840


Nanoceramic particle greasefor heavy equipment continuouslubrication Heavy equipment steel

surfaces receive con-

tinuous lubrication with

DAYlube grease.

It uses nanoceramic

particles which act as

sub-microscopic ball

bearings to lubricate. With a much lower friction co-

effi cient than traditional PTFE greases — at all tem-

peratures — chemically inert DAYLube is environmen-

tally friendly. It maintains its viscosity across -40° to

+800°F. and doesn’t soften or run out.

After 100,000 production strokes, the grease report-

edly shows no evidence of breaking down. It’s also said

to offer exceptional adhesion to extend production up to

10-times that of other greases.

Dayton Progress Incorporated

500 Progress Road, Dayton OH 45449


Centifugal compressors brochureThis free 32-page cen-

trifugal compressors

brochure presents four

designs for applica-

tions including oil and

gas.

Vertically split, hori-

zontally split, pipeline,

and overhang compres-

sors are illustrated, de-

scribed, and specifi ed.

Casings, diaphragms,

inlet guide vanes, ro-

tors, bearings, seals,

oil systems, control

system, seal gas sys-

tem, and magnetic control system components are pre-

sented. Compressor design is also emphasized along

with test facilities and after-sales services.

On-site photographs depict a variety of oil and gas ap-

plications. These include pipeline booster, natural gas

treatment, stabilizer overhang, feed gas booster, recycle

gas, wet gas, syn-gas, process air, CO2, seal water unit

for steam compressor, air, and gas turbine fuel booster.

Hitachi America Ltd.

50 Prospect Avenue, Tarrytown NY 10591


Signal converters serve oil, gasADC Series Analog to

Digital Signal Converters

are new to readily accept

analog signals from up to

eight loop or separately

powered current, voltage,

temperature, or any other

parameter sensor.

They’re designed to

seamlessly convert signals to a digital signal output

that interfaces with industry standard Modbus RTU

digital protocol using a single network address. DIN

rail mounting speeds installation. Sensor loop power

supplied by the converter can eliminate the need for a

separate DC power supply.

ADC applications include motors, pumps, and heat-

ers in oil and gas operations. Their signal conversion

aids fan status (independent verifi cation of operation),

closed loop control, status alarming, pump jam and

suction loss protection, and heater function/conditions.

NK Technologies

3511 Charter Park Drive, San Jose CA 95136


8-MW high-voltage fl ameproofmotors unveiledDrive oil, gas, and chemical

pumps and compressors with

this new 8-MW high voltage

fl ameproof motor.

It’s designed for 375 to

3,000-rpm fi xed speed ap-

plications. With the new model, its manufacturer’s high

voltage fl ameproof range extends from 160 kW to 8 MW.

Among motor benefi ts: no purging needed before

starting and no pressurization system or inert gas re-

quired. There is no thermal limitation on the ‘te’ time

and no need for a system test in variable speed drive

applications. Individual certifi cation is not required.

The motors are designed for low vibration running.

They are intended for 333 rpm (18 poles) to 3,000 rpm

(2 poles) with 20-pole motors available.

ABB Limited, Discrete Automation & Motion

Daresbury Park, Daresbury, Warrington, Cheshire WA4 4BT

United Kingdom


Accurate, durable tapes made for tough usesLufkin P1000 & P2000

tapes are accurate and

durable for tough jobs.

They feature a new case

made of strong ABS plas-

tic for increased strength

and improved impact re-

sistance. The tapes fi t comfortably in your hand. They

feature a toggle blade-lock that allows easy reach and

secure hold.

The tapes series come in 1/2, 3/4, and 1-in. widths

The 1-in. model has a 9-ft stand out for effi cient mea-

suring. All P-Series comprise patented Quad-Hook

steel-reinforced four-rivet end hook. It resists wear and

tear to provide long tape service life.

Apex Tools Group LLC

14600 York Road, Sparks MD 21152


NIOSH certifi es smoke/fi re hoodiEvac Smoke/Fire Hood

has received NIOSH cer-

tifi cation for CS/CN/P100.

It can be worn to help

safely escape a fi re. You

can put the hood on in

less than 30 sec to imme-

diately and safely escape

toxic fumes.

iEvac comprises three

layers of fi ltering as an

effective combination of

HEPA fi ltration, catalyst

and impregnated activated

carbon. Models protect

head, lungs, and eyes as clear hoods with unobstructed

fi eld of view and high visibility refl ective strips for easy

recognition.

These smoke/fi re hoods can be worn with eyeglasses,

beards, and long hair.

Testing for hood materials included ammonia, sulfur

dioxide, hydrogen chloride, hydrogen sulfi de, chlorine,

smoke, and varying temperatures related to radiant

heat, cold pressure, shock and vibration extremes.

The hoods have also been designated as a qualifi ed

anti-terrorism technology by the U.S. Dept. of Home-

land Security.

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Refi ning, petrochem enclosures pocket guideOverview of enclosures for oil

refi ning and purifi cation, petro-

chemical or other applications is

yours in this new and free pocket

guide.

Eight models are summarized

as to primary features. For oil

and gas these include explosion-

proof fi eldbarrier designs as well

as intrinsic safety barrier alarm, and remote I/O cabinet.

Each enclosure is cited for relevant location classi-

fi cations including Class I Div. 1, Class I Div. 2, Class

I Div. 1 and 2, Class I and II Div. 1, and Ex II 2GD

(GOST-ready).

Pepper+Fuchs

1600 Enterprise Parkway, Twinsburg OH 44087

Thin Sleeve Core Barrel tech’ynow deployed in Gulf of Mexico

Coring sample quality is said to be signifi cantly im-

proved by Thin Sleeve Core Barrel technology now being

deployed in the Gulf of Mexico.

The technology also provides a platform to enhance

well site processes and analysis. Its Core Barrel is a 20-

ft ultra-stable system. It’s designed to “deliver better

core quality and smoother coring operations than the

conventional 30-ft systems previously utilized in the

Gulf of Mexico.”

The system comprises presence of two independent

inner tubes. These protect the core during the cutting

process and allow recovery to take place without trans-

mitting any stress to the core — and therefore without

inducing damage.

Another TSS inner barrel benefi t is its steel with alu-

minum liners for stronger, stiffer coring system. It also

withstands high-pressure, high-temperature H2S well

site conditions — and doesn’t degrade or stretch.

TSS is also the platform required to utilize Half-Moon

On-Ice liners. Rig site geologists can lift the top half of

the aluminum and describe the core at the site. Typi-

cally a core must be cut into 3-ft sections, packaged,

and shipped ashore before anyone can get a view. Half-

Moon liners ensure immediate access to core.

Additional Thin Sleeve Core Barrel specifi cs are free.

Corpro

14103 Interdrive West, Houston TX 77032

Frameless streamlined eyewearguards workersUvex Pheos safety eyewear

is newly unveiled to “com-

bine streamlined styling

with technologically ad-

vanced materials to deliver

high-performance protection.”

Frameless design comprises duo-spherical lenses for

outstanding optical quality and all-around coverage. Di-

electric style comes with Uvex Dura-streme dual action

anti-fog, anti-scratch coating.

Uvex Pheos is on the market in two sizes and three

clear, gray, or amber lens tints to fi t a wide variety of

eyewear protection applications.

Like all Uvex styles, Pheos offers 100% ultraviolet

protection and meets ANSI Z87.1-2010 impact protec-

tion standard.

Honeywell Safety Products

900 Douglas Pike, Smithfi eld RI 02917

Improved light element analysis for oil, gas, mineral explorationNew Ultra Perfor-

mance Packages for

improved light element

analysis are introduced

for oil, gas and mineral

exploration.

They combine a

portable X-ray fl uores-

cence (FPXRF) analyz-

er with a larger silicon

drift detector (SDD),

fi eld-portable sample

preparation tools, and

a helium purge option.

The combination de-

termines light element concentrations in fi eld-prepared

minerals samples. Light element analyses is used to in-

fer mineralogy. This helps determine such rock physical

properties as permeability, porosity, and oil/gas produc-

tion capability.

Until Ultra Performance Packages, sample presentation

limitations were said to have made geochemical analysis

of light elements using fi eld-portable XRF instrumentation

unreliable. The single packages with multiple technolo-

gies help accurately accelerate the exploration process.

Thermo Fisher Scientifi c

900 Middlesex Turnpike, Billerica MA 01821


New series DC current data loggerOM-CP-PROCESS101A DC

data loggers are a new series

with 10-year battery life.

They offer 4-Hz read-

ing rate, multiple start/stop

function, ultra-high-speed

download, 1-million reading

storage capacity, memory wrap, battery life indicator,

optional password protection, plus programmable high

and low alarms.

The series comes in two 20 and 160 mA current in-

put range. There are free fi rmware upgrades for the life

of the products, so data loggers already deployed in the

fi eld can expand with new technology developments,

done right from your PC, it’s noted.

OMEGA Engineering Incorporated

One Omega Drive, Stamford CT 06907


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Three free shaft alignment appsnow availableThis Swedish laser-

based shaft alignment

systems manufacturer

has developed and of-

fers three free shaft

alignment apps in co-

operation with its USA

distributor VibrAlign.

Align Terms is a

reference app for ma-

chine shaft alignment

to provide defi nitions

and instructional vid-

eos.

Laser-Dials app converts shaft alignment measure-

ments between rim and face dial indicator readings and

laser system angles and offsets.

Therm Align helps you calculate rotating equipment

value of thermal growth compensations (dynamic move-

ment). It calculates thermal offsets needed to compen-

sate for this movement.

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Free data on safety valvesfor overpressure protectionSafety valves to protect

any area where hazard-

ous overpressure could

occur — are the sub-

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free 16-page brochure.

It illustrates, dia-

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specifi es cast iron,

cast steel, stainless

steel, and bronze-bod-

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gas, and liquid appli-

cations.

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range, body materials, standards, and approvals. Typi-

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Spirax Sarco

1150 Northpoint Boulevard, Blythewood SC 29016


Welding gear ‘pak’ is ready to gofor professionals, fabricatorsEverything profession-

al welders or fabrica-

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to be stowed in this

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Gear Ready-Pak.

With top-grade per-

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ment for welding or

fabrication, it includes

VIKING 3350 Series welding helmet and the company’s

new split leather fl ame-resistant welding gloves.

Also in the duffl e bag are Shadow split leather

sleeved jacket, MIG/Stick welding gloves, full leather

SteelWorker gloves, and Finish Line clear safety glasses

plus a fl ame-resistant doo-rag.

Also available is a traditional welding gear Ready-

Pak. It contains the manufacturer’s personal protection

gear intended more for students or occasional welders.

The industrial duffl e bag can be purchased separately.

This company designs, develops, and manufactures

arc welding products, robotic arc welding systems, fume

control systems, plasma and oxyfuel cutting equipment

for global brazing and soldering alloys markets.

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Coriolis mass fl owmeters leafl etProperties and benefi ts of new CoriolisMaster

FCB330/350 mass fl owmeters for liquids and gases —

are presented in this free

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Aside from mass and

volumetric fl ow rates, the

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Among CoriolisMaster ben-

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drop, no moving parts, and

self-draining installations.

The meters require no

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fl ow profi ling to save space

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125 East County Line

Road, Warminster PA

Oil, gas connectivity softwareenhanced with EFM measuring

TOP Server Version 5.10 software is newly released

with enhancements. These include new Electronic Flow

Measurement functionality for oil and gas operations.

It also comprises new ControlLogix fi rmware Version 21

support as well as enhancements and fi xes for existing

communications drivers.

The software adds the second phase of new EFM

plug-in to enable EFM data export for midstream oil and

gas applications. This phase provides export capabili-

ties for Quorum PGAS V8.0 and generic CSV formats.

To maintain full compatibility with automation hard-

ware, TOP Server 5.10 adds support to the ControlLogix

Ethernet driver for the latest Allen-Bradley release of

ControlLogix fi rmware Version 21.

Software Toolbox

148A East Charles Street, Matthews NC 28105

Free sight fl ow indicators bookTechnical selection guid-

ance is offered in this free

14-page “Sight Flow Indi-

cators Handbook.”

Offered to those us-

ing sight fl ow indication

devices in process pipe-

lines for visual liquid fl ow

verifi cation, the handbook

outlines applications. It

also notes points to keep

in mind when specifying

a sight fl ow indicator in-

cluding direction of fl ow,

process material charac-

teristics, body material

selection, gasket material, type of glass, window design

and mounting type.

Various designs are presented including 360°-view,

view-through, fl apper, visual, rotary style as well as drip

or ball fl ow indicators and fl utter style indication.

L.J. Star Incorporated

Box 1116, Twinsburg OH 44087

New consequence analysis software tool outPhast 7 consequence analysis software for process industries is now available.

The hazard analysis software analyzes situations which present potential haz-

ards to life, property, and the environment — to qualify severity. Consequences

may then be managed or reduced by design of the process or plant, modifi cation

to existing operational procedures, or implementing other mitigation measures.

This new version has adopted an “equipment based” study structure. Analysis

is organized to match the way you work — thinking in terms of equipment and

its function. Each equipment item can have a range of failure scenarios associ-

ated with it. You can then introduce variations to any of the failure scenarios to

account for differences (i.e. small, medium, large leaks). Combined with tabular

data display, Phast 7 offers a new approach to complex yet intuitive analyses.

Complete consequence analysis software information is free for the asking.

DNV

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Heavy-lifting large-diameter vacuum cupsYou can lift and manipulate large, bulky, or

cumbersome materials with large vacuum cups

that come in diameters of up to 15 in.

These round, rectangular, or oval cups come

in sizes and types to fi t practically any type of

vacuum equipment used to lift, manipulate, or

pick-and-place materials.

Custom vacuum cup designs are also avail-

able from customer-supplied drawings or re-

verse engineer from customer-supplied cups.

Vi-Cas Manufacturing

8407 Monroe Avenue, Cincinnati OH 45236




Compact vacuum reels unveiledNew V-117-850 vacu-

um reels are commer-

cial duty designs.

They are engineered

to extract unwanted

workplace particles

and by-products.

As direct hand crank

reels, they handle up

to 50 ft of 1 1 2/-in.

standard vacuum hose

with bullet cuffs. This

especially suits V-117-

850 for general maintenance and vacuum operations.

The new reels feature a solid one-piece steel U-

shaped frame and open drum design. They comprise a

direct connect port and no thread for fast vacuum hose

installation.

This lightweight, compact models have CNC roboti-

cally spun and ribbed discs with rolled edges for safety,

strength, and durability. The chip-resistant and rust in-

hibiting CPC powder-coated reel mounts to any horizon-

tal or vertical fl at surface.

Additional vacuum reels information is yours free.

Coxreels

5865 South Ash Avenue, Tempe AZ 85283

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MIG gun liner system introducedMinimize costly down-

time and prevent quality

problems associated with

incorrect MIG gun liner

length: QUICK LOAD Lin-

er AutoLength System.

It can be used with

QUICK LOAD liner-equipped guns to help reduce wire-

feeding problems.

Systems also decrease burnbacks along with prema-

ture contact tip failure and wear associated with mis-

alignment between the liner and contact tip.

A spring-loaded module housed inside the power pin

applies constant pressure on the liner. This keeps it

seated properly in the retaining head (or diffuser) at

all times. The new MIG gun liner system allows for up

to 1-in., 2.54 cm forgiveness and accommodates liner

movement during welding.

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Portable refi ning valve actuatorSecurely and effective-

ly operate refi nery and

chemical valves with

new Easi-Drive porta-

ble actuators.

One operator can ef-

fi ciently operate mul-

tiple valves with a single tool while reducing fatigue

and injury risk, it’s said.

Easi-Drive is especially effective on valves that re-

quire a high number of turns or are otherwise diffi cult

to operate because of high torque or location. Unlike an

impact wrench that can damage a valve — this design

is a continuous drive system. They are lightweight and

are powered by air, electricity, or battery.

Models also protects from “kick” normally associat-

ed with torque tools. Easi-Drive also comprises variable

output torque adjustment in 350 to 8,500-ft-lb max.

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The Kimray Electric Glycol Pump: innovation you can trust

The Kimray Electric Glycol Pump line, the future in oil

and gas dehydration, is innovation you can trust.

Its advantage: hydraulically balanced, unstressed

diaphragm which provides less maintenance and repair.

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A supp l emen t to P ennWe l l pub l i c a t i on s | w w w. P ennEne r g yJ O B S . c om

JLM Energy:A Profile in

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GIS: Energy’s$3.7+ Billion Secret

Strategic Weapon

Energy Storage& the Digital

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2 EDITOR’S LETTER

Forward, ho!

Dorothy Davis, PennWell

3 GIS: Energy’s $3.7+ Billion Secret Strategic Weapon

Dr. Stephen McElroy, American Sentinel University

6 JLM Energy: A Profi le in Energy Innovation and Technology

Dorothy Davis, PennWell

8 Energy Storage & the Digital Economy:

Enabling Innovative Change

Richard Baxter, Mustang Prairie

13 TRAINING INSIGHTS

Addressing the Skills Gap

Simon Drysdale, BP

16 MARKET INSIGHTS

Surviving Acquisitions and Divestitures:

A Guide for Oil & Gas Professionals

Ron Nickelson and Salman Mumtaz, Clover Global Solutions, LP

18 RECRUITMENT

Still Serving Proud: Former Military Personnel

Find Opportunities in Oil & Gas Asset

Development and Improvement Limited (ADIL)

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Ed i to r ’ sLe t t e r

GROWING up, I spent my fair share of time soaking up classic American westerns. Along with

the iconic gunslinger was the recurring appearance of the stalwart wagon master. This fi gure

would lash at his horses and bellow a hardy “Forward, ho!” from the front of the wagon train as he

pointed towards the promise of unfamiliar territories.

As we pulled together the Winter edition of Energy Workforce, it was this image of the

unassuming, yet intrepid western fi gure that kept springing to mind. The people and technologies

featured in this issue serve as a reminder that while faring forth into the great unknown is a tangle

of excitement and risk, there are always those ready to forge ahead.

Expanding the boundaries of the familiar to better suit the needs of tomorrow is usually the

fi rst step forward. Learn about the

old technology with a new face,

geographic information systems

(GIS), and how it can serve as a

strategic powerhouse for the energy

industry on page 3.

In this issue we also profi le JLM

Energy on page 6, an innovative

energy technology company with an

integrated approach to business that

has led to the development of a broad range of elegant energy solutions.

Next, we revisit energy storage to explore how it enables many of the innovative solutions

powering the new digital economy with a focus on data centers and utility distribution systems

on page 8.

Looking ahead toward growth and industry advances, BP addresses the looming skills gap

with an outline of revamped training solutions on page 13.

With the energy industry adjusting to the demands of innovation and a challenging market,

Clover Global Solutions offers new strategies for surviving acquisitions and divestitures on page 16.

Finally, ADIL looks at recruitment in a workforce profi le that highlights how the oil and gas

industry can offer ex-military personnel chance for a challenging second career on page 18.

Potential abounds and you can count on PennEnergy.com and PennEnergyJobs.com to

feature the tools you need to heed the call. So forward, ho! And don’t forget to come visit us at

Booth #2680 during Power-Gen International, Dec. 11-13 at the Orange County Convention

Center in Orlando, FL.

—Dorothy Davis

Forward, ho!

The people and technologies featured in this issue

serve as a reminder that while faring forth into

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Energy’s $3.7+ Billion Secret Strategic Weapon By Dr. Stephen McElroy

THE energy sector is a fi ercely

competitive industry, so it is un-

derstandable that executives are

always looking for an edge. Technol-

ogy can help, but its marketers have

become sadly predictable. Every new

concept becomes the next must-have

with an introduction that promises to

remake business. However, sometimes

a type of technology can, properly ap-

plied, transform forever how things are

done. The telephone, the computer,

and the Internet are all examples.

The newest technology is geograph-

ic information systems (GIS). GIS al-

lows organizations to use location as a

way to bring together large amounts of

disparate data and analyze them. The

result is information and insight that

can transform how managers and exec-

utives plan and implement strategic de-

cision-making that impacts operations.

In fact, according to a new report from

Pike Research, electric utilities alone

will double their spending on GIS ser-

vices, software, and tools

to $3.7 billion by 2017.

However, GIS requires a new way

to look at and use data. Exploiting the

technology only starts with buying a

software application and hiring techni-

cians to run it. To make proper and ef-

fective use of GIS, managers and exec-

utives must learn to approach their jobs

differently than in the past and deeply

integrate the use of data into their work.

GIS: old technology with a new face

GIS is not new. Originally developed as

specialty applications in universities and

government in the 1960s, the technology

began to appear in commercial software

by the early 1980s. What has brought it

new attention is the increased power of

computers, software algorithms, and pre-

sentation capabilities that have increased

the capabilities of GIS.

Companies began to learn that they

could rapidly manipulate large amounts

of data, uncovering hidden patterns

and relationships both numerically and

graphically. Many industries, including

energy, began to integrate GIS technol-

ogy into their operations.

For example, electrical utilities have

incorporated GIS technology into many

of their regular practices. That might in-

clude the combination of historic usage

data with demographics and population

growth patterns for capacity planning,

monitoring and managing distribution

systems, or to gain effi ciency in dispatch-

ing service trucks.

As Pike Research estimates, the com-

bination of such applications for GIS

with data obtained from SCADA sys-

tems, outage management systems, and

other smart grid applications resulted in

an estimated expenditure of $1.8 billion

on GIS software and services last year by

the energy utility sector.

Utilities are not the only part of the

energy industry using GIS. The tech-

nology can be found in pipeline con-

struction. Companies can manage po-

sition-related environmental impacts,

right-of-way monitoring, effi cient route

engineering, and construction manage-

ment in an integrated way. Petroleum

companies can use GIS to help site re-

fi neries, manage wells and leased prop-

erties, and plan locations of retail stores,

all of which involve managing spatial

data. GIS can help identify high-val-

ue areas of a coalfi eld. The technolo-

gy is also of great use in drilling and

hydrofracking—managing water sup-

plies, monitoring road conditions for

the transportation of equipment, and

DR. MCELROY has been in the GIS fi eld since 1999, working as aY

GIGISS tte hch ini ician ffor tthhe UUSDSDAA-ARARSS; a seniior resear hch sppe ici laliistt fforthe Udall Center for Studies in Public Policy and the Department of Soil, Water, andEnvironmental Sciences at the University of Arizona; and as a geospatial technologiesmanager for Statistical Research, Inc. DR. MCELROY holds a Ph.D. in geography fromthe joint doctoral program at San Diego State University and the University of California,Santa Barbara, a master’s degree in Latin American studies from the University ofAArizona and a bachelor’s degree in international affairs from the University of Cincinnati.He also holds a GIS professional certifi cation from the GIS Certifi cation Institute.He also holds a GIS professional certification from the GIS Certification Institute.


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preventing damage to the environment.

Wind or solar farms can use GIS in con-

junction with remote sensors and wire-

less data collection to monitor turbines

or arrays and then correlate performance

data with such factors as position, mainte-

nance and construction history, and en-

ergy production to improve effi ciency.

The new GIS urgency

There are many applications of GIS tech-

nology in virtually any part of the energy

industry. But the growth of use is due to a

number of factors. One is the current en-

ergy market. Some basic forms of energy,

like oil, have moved out of a period of rel-

ative abundance and easy profi ts. Compa-

nies must use more challenging forms of

extraction, driving up costs and increas-

ing the demand for effi ciency. To main-

tain profi ts, they need new approaches to

managing operations and gaining cost re-

ductions elsewhere.

Increasing regulation is also having an

impact on the industry. New or expanded

extraction methods such as hydrofracking

or deep-sea drilling face increased scruti-

ny and even distrust. Environmental con-

cerns derailed construction, at least tem-

porarily, of the 1,179-mile Keystone XL

pipeline. There is also an indirect impact

from energy standards that will reduce

the amount of energy consumed, such

as the higher effi ciency requirements

that would double fuel economy in cars

and trucks by 2025. Furthermore, vary-

ing state requirements place different de-

mands on ethanol and biodiesel formu-

lations as well as on vehicle emissions.

In addition to specifi c energy regu-

lations, the industry may also come un-

der the sway of more general regula-

tions. Retail pumping chains will have

to meet PCI payment card requirements

for self-service pumps, which means

tracking compliance by physical loca-

tion. Companies that trade energy fu-

tures will come under the sway of legis-

lation like Dodd-Frank that focuses on

the fi nancial services industry and may

have to show that trading activities in

various parts of the world met require-

ments. Even something like the confl ict

minerals section of Dodd-Frank put re-

quirements on energy companies, if only

to verify and certify that no confl ict ma-

terials are in use in products. That may

seem like a low burden for those provid-

ing fuel, but it can be complex for com-

panies that make equipment used in the

industry, as fully following a supply chain

is a diffi cult task.

Also, just as with every other econom-

ic sector, mobile computing is offering

challenges to energy companies to oper-

ate effi ciently while customers, business

partners, and employees are increasing-

ly on the move. Tracking and monitoring

activity status for people on the move is

diffi cult and requires automated updates

and electronic data feeds into systems

that can map locations to better deploy

resources, respond to demand, and work

in a coordinated fashion with others.

Remaking managerial thinking

However useful GIS technology can be

to a company, it requires more than the

presence of technicians who can make

the data collection and analytic process-

es work. Management must have a stra-

tegic understanding of what GIS can do

and continuously revisit how to put it

into use. That means executives, as well,

should have a grasp of the types of data

available, the analyses that might be pos-

sible, and the potential ethical or regula-

tory restrictions.

GIS is, after all, an important tool for

big data analysis: the analysis of large data

sets to gain actionable insights. The data

includes the mountains of internal doc-

umentation that corporations collect as

well as such external data as customer de-

mographics, economic trends, and geo-

political disturbances. It all boils down

to activities that occur at the local lev-

el. Companies have physical warehous-

es that ship goods. Customers work and

live and make purchase decisions in par-

ticular locations. Employees service sys-

tems in actual headquarters or satellite

offi ces. And so, GIS can come into play

for much of what any company does, no

matter what the industry.

But managers need sophisticated un-

derstanding of the available tools and

what they can and cannot do. Otherwise,

a business runs the risk of having peo-

ple incorporate mistakes into decision

processes due to the misuse of sophis-

ticated tools. A spreadsheet’s statistical

predictive functions allow the unwary

to choose the wrong type of extrapola-

tion for the data they have. Most manag-

ers have far more exposure to and expe-

rience with spreadsheets than the more

sophisticated GIS offerings.

One of the classic problems in stra-

tegic planning is for people to use too

much data, rather than too little, which

can hide meaningful results in a sea of

numbers. Managers need a deeper in-

sight into what data can actually offer

so they can throw out much of the ex-

cess, paring down to a more essential

and important set.

There is even the question of what lo-

cation means. Even the factors that might

seem to have nothing to do with location

actually do, when you broaden the con-

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For example, a recent discussion with a

top IT manager of a major bank revealed

that his company could actually use GIS

software to map so-called virtual ma-

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audit trails and document operations for

strict regulatory compliance and internal

and external audits.

In addition, there can be signifi cant

regulatory implications of mining and

analyzing data. Some governments im-

pose restrictions on consumer data, for

example. Aggregating location-based

information from a variety of inter-

national regions for analysis purposes

could run afoul of restriction on data

exporting, depending on exactly where

the analysis is performed.

It is no longer suffi cient for managers

to turn to analysts who serve the function

of authoritative data processors and inter-

preters. Executives need to understand

not only traditional methods of knowl-

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has to offer, executives need a keener un-

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specialists have to move beyond a tech-

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into a strategic context.

By marrying traditional manage-

ment and a sophisticated approach to

data, energy companies can take great-

er advantage of GIS investments they

will likely make and achieve a higher

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JLM EnergyBy Farid Dibachi

THIS fall, Farid Dibachi and Kraig

Clark, two veteran technology

entrepreneurs, announced they

had created a new energy technology

company aimed at helping customers

save money with smart technologies

and products. The company, JLM En-

ergy Inc., launched last year and has

since made news with its groundbreak-

ing technology.

Based in Rocklin, California, the

company is composed of a team of en-

gineers, entrepreneurs and customer-

facing professionals, who are all dedi-

cated to research and development of

products that will help reduce energy

costs for residential customers as well

as commercial and industrial business-

es, according to the company’s web-

site. The main mission

of this new company is

to save their customers money by intro-

ducing “elegant energy generation and

conservation technologies.”

“We think customers would like their

technology suppliers to provide a wide

spectrum of innovative technology prod-

ucts that could result in energy cost sav-

ings,” JLM co-founder Farid Dibachi

said in a company statement released

this September. “Kraig and I believe that

customers ought to be able to choose

from a vast array of products that are all

meant to work with each other and yet

address energy savings opportunities in

different parts of their business.”

The experiences of JLM’s leaders

make it easy for the company to succeed

in the energy technology industry. Di-

bachi and Clark spent years managing

businesses in the industry - Dibachi cre-

ated several startup tech companies, and

Clark was a cofounder of CoreLogic -

and decided to combine their expertise

to create one company offering excep-

tional services at a lowered cost.

“From the onset we knew that de-

livering on our mission would involve

technology development that required

a commitment to understanding cus-

tomers’ needs and readiness to take on

tough technical problems. We decided

that we are prepared to do just that,”

said Clark in a company statement.

Technological innovations

Si nce the company was created, JLM

has created renewable energy technolo-

gies including equipment used in solar

and wind installations.

Wind

In September, the company released a

unique wind turbine array system de-

signed for urban areas. Called the Zefr,

the turbine was developed with the help

of a multidisciplinary team of engineers

and technicians and created with the goal

of increasing wind power adoption among

commercial building owners and busi-

nesses that want to reduce their environ-

mental footprint but may face space re-

strictions of living in an urban area. While

many companies may have been inter-

ested in wind energy in the past, those

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living in urban environments were faced

with space restrictions as well as high costs.

The smaller, arrayed turbines of the

Zefr are made to be used for these types

of commercial buildings. The turbines are

designed similar to the way PV solar pan-

els are. The system offers more fl exibility

for commercial businesses and is afford-

able for large organizations as well as small

companies. The turbines can be mounted

on the rooftops of buildings or installed on

the sidewalls and pole structures. Addition-

al benefi ts of the Zefr include ease of in-

stallation and a quieter operation.

One customer said in a JLM release,

that the Zefr provides new opportunities

for the company to use wind for electric-

ity generation and has “opened up new

doors” for them. Other customers will be

pleased to fi nd the Zefr allows them to

generate renewable energy at their exist-

ing location, even if they are situated in a

crowded, metropolitan area.

Solar

JLM Energy also drew attention this year

with another renewable energy technol-

ogy: the Gyzer, which is a family of solar

thermal collectors built for commercial

customers to deliver solar-powered hot

water generation.

The Gyzer is the fi rst solar-thermal

collector to incorporate microcontrollers

for monitoring and safety in each collec-

tor, which has proven to be a major ben-

efi t to the technology. The monitoring al-

lows customers to see how much energy

they are using in real-time, a design as-

pect some in the industry say is a strong

selling point. The microcontroller of the

Gyzer is a self-powered and wireless de-

vice that continuously offers temperature

and performance statistics to a custom-

er over the internet. And, if the temper-

ature is too low or too high in any of the

system’s collectors, the microcontroller

will automatically empty the collectors

to protect the system.

Dibachi said before the Gyzer was in-

troduced, commercial users of hot water

did not have access to commercial grade

solar-thermal technology - something that

could create huge energy savings for in-

dustries that use a lot of hot water. The

Gyzer could be used for those in the agri-

business, food processing and hospitality

industry as well as those in the commer-

cial-residential markets.

Other technologies

JLM Energy offers wind turbine tech-

nology that can generate up to 240 watts

of power each with winds at 35 miles

per hour. The turbines can be adjust-

ed to a three-, fi ve- or seven-blade mod-

ule depending on the environment and

space restrictions of an installation. The

mounts of the turbines are designed for

fl exible installation, allowing for instal-

lations on a variety of surfaces and struc-

tures. For instance, the Parapet Mount is

ideal for rooftop installations, while the

wall mount can be installed on the side

of the wall and looks similar to a cable

satellite dish installation. With the Par-

apet Mount, customers are also able to

double the number of turbines installed

because both tall and short options are

available, allowing them to be staggered

along the roof.

JLM also offered an h-Turbine - a sys-

tem that includes both wind and solar

energy technologies. The hybrid instal-

lation includes solar panels and minia-

ture wind blades, serving as another ex-

ample of the innovative ways JLM has

created for customers to harness renew-

able energy sources.

Future

JLM founders see a bright future for the

company and are confi dent the team of

engineers and renewable energy experts

will continue to create innovative in-

stallations that allow customers to low-

er their energy costs. Dibachi and Clark

said they are excited to continue to work

with its ever expanding network of in-

stallers and dealers to expand its energy

technologies. ⊗


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Energy Storage & the Digital Economy: Enabling Innovative ChangeBy Richard Baxter

ENERGY storage enables many of

the innovative solutions power-

ing the Digital Economy. The

foundation of this new Economy rests

on rapidly evolving information and

communication technology—which

in many cases requires a fundamental

improvement in its supporting electric

power infrastructure. Designers of this

infrastructure are taking a fresh look

at all of their options and fi nding that

energy storage is a real option for criti-

cal equipment. Looking closer at two

segments at the core of the digital econ-

omy—data centers and the utility dis-

tribution system—will see energy stor-

age playing a crucial role to innovators

designing the new foundation of our

economy. Incorporating energy storage

provides the critical fl exibility needed

to ensure performance while addressing

the challenges at an economical price.

Datacenters

Datacenters are a keystone of the digi-

tal economy. Since their inception, the

guiding principles for operation have

been availability, reliability, and effi -

ciency—in that order. This was driven

by the still present 2N architecture for

power systems (where two equally sized

systems are deployed, each of which is

capable of carrying the total load). Un-

fortunately, over time power demand

has been skyrocketing; it is not unusu-

al for a datacenter to have a demand of

10MW today—double from only 5 years

ago. Now, effi ciency is now on par—or

even slightly ahead—as availability and

reliability in datacenter design, with re-

ducing TCO (Total Cost of Ownership)

a growing economic necessity to main-

tain a competitive position. All designs

are now on the table. By going back to

the drawing boards, designers are look-

ing to address both capital and operation

effi ciency in their designs. To effect

change, designers are embracing inno-

vative concepts across the entire power

distribution system in order to providing

greater fl exibility but with lower cost.

What does this mean for energy stor-

age? Storage is already a central compo-

nent through the UPS (uninterruptible

power supply) systems; as designers work

on redesigning the entire datacenter in

parts or even wholesale, all assets are be-

ing evaluated for their ability to support

multiple strategies—a key strength of en-

ergy storage. In this light, three key op-

portunity areas for storage are of note:

centralized UPS, rack-mounted UPS

systems, and cooling systems.

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UPS

The economic reality forcing a rethink-

ing of the datacenter is also impacting

the UPS system deeply. With availabil-

ity and reliability the preeminent met-

ric in earlier designs, capital and opera-

tional efficiency suffered. Now all aspects

of the system—especially the energy

storage at the heart of the UPS—are

being evaluated for what they can do

for economic efficiency. This does

not simply mean people are simply

choosing the cheapest option, but are

rather looking at the application re-

quirements and finding better solu-

tions on a life-cycle basis. As different

battery chemistries improve, designers

have more options to achieve a lower

TCO while still retaining the availabil-

ity and reliability the datacenter needs.

With high costs threatening datacen-

ter owner’s competitive position, innova-

tive thinking is taking hold across the in-

dustry quickly. Because each datacenter is

different, sits in a different market, and

with different user classes, it is not surpris-

ing that UPS designs will run the gambit

as designers try and new ideas in support

of these diverse requirements. Function-

ally however, many structural compo-

nents items will move towards greater

standardization of design and operation.

For instance, “Cloud” requirements for

ubiquity and redundancy are placing

an emphasis on distributed datacen-

ter design with redundant datacen-

ters. For the UPS system, modular de-

sign efforts have taken hold such as

750kVA UPS blocks.

Energy storage is enabling innova-

tive change in centralized UPS systems

through higher energy density systems

with a greater operational range. One


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example is Active Power, a developer of

UPS systems utilizing fl ywheels; “Data

centers developers have never been more

innovative in their design approach,” ac-

cording to Bernardo Mendez, UPS prod-

uct line manager, of Active Power. “Our

power dense, fl exible, and economical

CleanSource High Density (CSHD) 750

kVA UPS product line provides organi-

zations the tools they need to

future proof – as

much as possible

– these ‘hubs’ of

the digital econo-

my. We’re enabling

customers to achieve

their most forward

thinking power designs

that are optimized for energy and

space effi ciency and high availability.”

Rack-Mounted UPS

Instead of a centralized UPS, some data-

center developers are moving towards

rack-mounted UPS. The goal here is to

reduce the risk of application interrup-

tion or data loss by co-locating the UPS

with the servers they are protecting. Pre-

viously, option was not available as ex-

isting storage options were not suitable

for such placement. Now, the improv-

ing performance of storage technologies

such as lithium-ion is enabling this in-

novative change here as well. According

to Bill Mitchell, Vice President of A123

Systems, “Lithium Ion is superior to ex-

isting lead acid based options because of

the volume, discharge rate and cycle-life

requirements. Our units reduce TCO by

50% over existing options.”

The drivers for this change in architec-

ture are three-fold: “Big Data”, data stor-

age hardware, and effi ciency. Big Data is

a movement in data analysis where the

datasets are growing beyond the ability of

common software applications to handle

them (typically terabytes in size), requir-

ing the use of thousands of servers and a

high degree of confi dence in their indi-

vidual operation less a fault on one cas-

cades into a crash of the operation. Sec-

ondly, various formats of data storage are

in use, with some such as fl ash mem-

ory highly intolerant of poor power qual-

ity. Finally, improving energy effi ciency

is causing some radical rethinking by the

likes of Google, Facebook, and Microsoft

to even do away with the centralized UPS

altogether (instead of simply using it as a

secondary layer of protection for high-

ly sensitive operations) and using rack-

mounted—or in the case, of Google, at

each individual server—as their only UPS

system. The strategy behind this move

is to save energy by doing away with the

multiple conversions from AC to DC and

back as the power is routed through a tra-

dition UPS.

Taking this concept to the next step

invites some truly innovative thinking

by some for redesigning the entire pow-

er distribution system around an actively

used distributed energy storage asset. By

expanding the capacity of the batteries in

the rack mounted UPS system, the strate-

gy is to generate additional savings along

a number of avenues. The fi rst strategy is

to downsize the power distribution sys-

tem (estimated by some at costing $10-

$20/W) by levelizing the power f low

through the facility’s distribution system.

Besides the facility capital cost savings,

this could also translate into some po-

tential additional savings

from reduced demand

charges. Once fully

confi dent in their abili-

ty to manage their pow-

er, this capability could

also supports the proposal

by some to have datacen-

ters participate more fully in

demand response programs.

Cooling Systems

Unsurprisingly, datacenter cooling load

have been driven skyward from the in-

creasing power density. Outside of the

servers themselves, HVAC systems are

typically one of the next largest power

draws of a datacenter. During normal op-

eration, this rising load simply increases

the operating cost of the facility. Since

cooling loads are driven by operation of

the datacenter and the outdoor air tem-

perature, it follows that cooling load

needs are highest during hot days when

electricity prices are the highest, exacer-

bating the total cost. During a power dis-

ruption, the large HVAC load is a signif-

icant draw on the available UPS power,

draining the life far more rapidly than

desired. This is a concern if the UPS is

either a bridging source to back-up pow-

er or the only power available. Because

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uncommon therefore for many datacen-

ter HVAC loads have their own dedicat-

ed UPS system. Although effective, this

again simply works to reduce the eco-

nomic effi ciency of the datacenter.

Supporting the HVAC load is a key tar-

get by innovators looking for low-hanging

fruit to improve the economic effi ciency

of their datacenter. By adding a thermal

energy storage component to the cool-

ing load, the reliability and effi ciency of

the system can be improved, signifi cant-

ly upgrading the unit’s effi ciency. Ther-

mal storage utilizes off-peak power to con-

struct a cold thermal mass which can be

used to supplement to cooling load dur-

ing the peak period. For example, during

an upgrade of the City of Glendale CA’s

datacenter (part of an 80-building City-

wide upgrade) Ice Bear thermal energy

storage systems from ICE Energy were

installed in conjunction with the HVAC

units from Data Air. By charging at night

from off-peak energy and supporting the

daily cooling load, the energy storage

units have been able to reduce the aver-

age annual energy consumption by more

than 386,000kWh per site. Critically for

during power disruptions, thermal stor-

age units have only a minimal load—fans

and pumps—greatly extending the oper-

ating capacity of the HVAC, and thus,

UPS system. According to Brandon Mc-

Neil, Director of Business Operations at

Ice Energy, “Our Ice Bear systems allow

customers to extend their UPS while sig-

nifi cantly improving both the reliability

and economics of the data center’s backup

power solution.” An additional key attri-

bute of the Ice Energy technology is that

all of the Ice Bear units can be synchro-

nized to provide the City of Glendale an

aggregated, dispatchable load asset.

Taking this concept to the next step

provides for additional fl exibility and de-

sign effi ciency for the cooling system. In

addition to the peak shaving effi ciency

gains, one could add additional thermal

storage assets to extend the run-time of

the cooling systems during an outage.

Unlike in commercial building HVAC

systems though, since UPS cooling is a

mission critical role, it is unlikely that

one would downsize the UPS cooling

system in the same manner as the strat-

egy for downsizing a datacenter’s power

distribution system.

Utility

If Datacenters are the keystone of the

digital economy, then Utilities are the

bedrock. The Digital Economy runs on

electricity, relying on the ability of the

electric power industry to provide high

quality power to customers’ IT and com-

munication equipment. Providing that

high quality power is a challenge—one

not currently met for all customers, and

rarely for any customer at all times.

Leveraging the developments already

being undertaken elsewhere, Utilities are

incorporating many of the innovative so-

lutions Utilities of digital controls and

communication equipment—the Smart

Grid—to transform themselves for the

21st Century. By internalizing informa-

tion technology to enable a fl exible, ro-

bust transmission and distribution sys-

tem they are gaining a far greater insight

into and control of their system, leading

to increase effi ciency across their Grid.

Energy Storage is one such innovative

solution, capable of playing many sup-

portive roles to enable a more fl exible,

reliable, and economic distribution sys-

tem. Three key areas include ensuring

reliability, managing the distribution sys-

tem, and supporting customers.

Ensuring Reliability

As the IT infrastructure of the digital

economy expands, Utilities ensure that

new datacenters (1) will have the power

they need and (2) do not negatively im-

pact their existing customers. In many in-

stances datacenters are placed near exist-

ing industrial customers with their own

high-quality power needs for precision

manufacturing/operation. Utilities have

faced similar challenges for years, and

have rigorous processes for determining

status, and evaluating options.

Utilities are always on the lookout

for something that could help improve

service for their customers at a reduced

cost. Looking for options, many utili-

ties are evaluating distributed energy

storage assets to strengthen their exist-

ing distribution systems. However, in

order to be treated as a real option for

deployment, these energy storage prod-

ucts must meet the same performance

requirements as existing options to be

considered; innovation in design must

be proved out in the real world. Slow-

ly, successful experience is mounting,

but the bar will always remain high for

utilities when their customer’s service is

on the line. According to Brian Beau-

regard, Superintendent, Holyoke Gas &

Electric Department, “Holyoke Gas &

Electric is pleased to host the new Mas-

sachusetts Green High Performance

Computing Center (MGHPCC). We

are able to support the Center with the

reliable power it needs through our re-

view process of evaluating our project-

ed load from our existing customer

base with any potential new load like

the MGHPCC. Utilizing energy stor-

age assets is part of that process, but they

are required to meet the same econom-

ic criteria as any other option.”


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Distribution System

Many believe that energy storage’s role

is absolutely critical for the future Smart

Grid. Distributed energy storage assets

could support a more predicable demand

level for utilities on a typical basis, but

also be there to arrest sudden dynamic

disturbances or interruptions that risk

prompting wider area imbalances. In-

cluded in these assets typically are more

capable and fast reacting inverters able

to generate reactive power according to

the Utility’s energy management system.

Together, both the real- and reactive en-

ergy components of the energy storage

asset promote a more stable distribution

system with higher reliability, leading to

a more effi cient system.

One innovative concept that is gain-

ing traction recently—promising bene-

fi ts for both the utility and customer—

is the “Tailored Demand” building. As

the name implies, the building would

be able to actively manage its electrical

load from the utility through integrat-

ing advanced building energy manage-

ment systems and the increasing num-

ber of onsite power assets—generators,

energy storage, demand response capa-

bility, etc. Taken to its fullest extent, this

effectively transforms the building into

a microgrid. By the independently man-

aging the building’s load and the sourc-

ing of that power, the building would

provide high reliability service to the

occupants, while providing the utility

with a reliably adjustable load.

For instance, the customer would typ-

ically use the building’s capabilities to in-

tegrate power purchases with onsite gen-

eration and storage to provide the most

cost-effective service. This capability

would allow the customer to purchase its

power at pre-arranged demand levels at

different times of the day following their

tariff schedule. This transformation would

allow the customer to select from a wider

range of choices for their energy manage-

ment strategy, opening up not just short-

term peak shaving for instance, but true,

long-term energy management strategy.

This transformation would also allow

the utility treat the building as a reliable

and adaptable load, opening the door for

the utility to rely on the building as a

new class of distributed resource. For in-

stance, the utility could incentivize the

owners to work in cooperation with the

utility so that on typical days the build-

ing could follow a pre-arranged load pro-

fi le, while the utility would retain the

right to call upon the building during

emergencies to reduce load. Beyond sim-

ply an expanded demand response pro-

gram, the building’s load could be made

to be interactively adjustable, depending

upon a real-time signal. As such a tai-

lored resource, the building would be

very valuable to the utility. According to

Clay Burns, Principal Engineer at Na-

tional Grid, “a Tailored Demand build-

ing not only reduces the customer’s ex-

posure to volatile energy costs, but also

provides utilities and generation compa-

nies a more predictable load that can be

controlled quickly to stabilize high en-

ergy demands that may overload circuits

and equipment.”

The Customer’s Option

Deregulation was intended to provide

choice for customers; unfortunately with

that choice came responsibility for their

own energy management, and for many,

the choices come with embedded risks

too complex to easily solve. This exposure

to price risk is felt most strongly by Com-

mercial customers as they are the exposed

to market changes typically without sub-

stantial technical ability to respond. Both

sides of a Commercial customer’s rates—

Time of Use (TOU) rates and Demand

Charges expose them to risk.

An innovative solution to their pre-

dicament is the Energy Performance

Savings Contract (EPSC). EPSCs al-

low the customer to reliably budget en-

ergy management costs, and reduce

the risk from an increasingly volatile

energy market. These contracts pro-

vide customers with more stable ener-

gy expenses—with a savings over simple

utility rates—while giving a Develop-

er the Customer would contract with a

structured framework to pay for any up-

grades. This framework is gaining inter-

est because for most customers, adding

a equipment is a capital expenditure,

while their energy usage is an operation-

al expenditure. By changing that capital

expenditure decision to an operational

expense through a shared savings plan

like the EPSC, the customer gains the

benefi t with no upfront capital costs.

Typical upgrades that Developers are

utilizing in their deployment include a

range of onsite generations, renewable

power, and advanced control systems. In-

creasingly, innovative developers are in-

corporating energy storage assets to better

manage supporting the load while op-

timizing the different energy resources.

“Dynamic pricing and demand charg-

es effectively transfer price risk from

the utility to the customer” according

to Sean Becker, President of Sparkplug

Power. “EPSC’s are an innovative solu-

tion making it easier for the customer to

mitigate risk, and enable the widespread

integration of storage with localized re-

newables, particularly solar, to make an

even more effective package.” ⊗


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Addressing the Skills GapBy Simon Drysdale –Head of Upstream Human Resources, BP

THE world of exploration and

production has changed dra-

matically over the past ten years.

There are few places where this is more

evident than the U.S., where supply is

predicted to continue expanding and

eventually reach up to 2.2 million

b/d from shale oil alone thanks to ad-

vances in drilling technologies which

are unlocking additional resources. Yet

with the International Energy Agency

predicting that the demand for energy

will grow by 40 percent by 2030 it has

become more important than ever for

the oil and gas industry to look to new

frontiers in an attempt to increase pro-

duction. However, to truly meet this

ever-increasing need for energy the

industry must adopt the same mindset

when it comes to attracting, retaining

and developing talent.

Attracting the right personnel, with

the appropriate skill set, is a cross sector

challenge which has received an unprec-

edented level of media coverage over re-

cent years because graduates with sci-

ence, technology, engineering and math

skills have been selecting careers outside

of the energy industry. As an industry we

have traditionally been poor at engaging

and educating tomor-

row’s generation about

the critical role we play in the world and

the fantastic career opportunities we of-

fer. We need to get better at this and build

advocacy as a sector. Yet while a great deal

of talk and attention has been given to the

need to recruit, it is also equally impor-

tant to retain and maximize the capabil-

ity of the existing workforce.

As Head of Upstream Human Re-

sources, I have the responsibility of en-

suring that our teams across the globe,

including our more than 23,000 employ-

ees in the U.S., are continually learn-

ing and developing, both for the good

of their careers and for the long-term

success of the company. Simply put, oil

prices around $90 bbl alone will not de-

liver success; the industry needs to en-

sure that the global workforce is in a con-

tinual cycle of learning new skills and

career development.

Need for formal learning

We must not forget that while bringing

new recruits and talent into the sector

is of the utmost importance, the contin-

ual development of the sector’s employ-

ees is equally critical. Huge investment

is required to ensure our employees con-

tinually fi nd, develop, extract and bring

to market hydrocarbon resources in the

most safe and effi cient way.

At BP, development of staff is a key cor-

porate objective and we now invest over

$500 million each year in training and

development. We have created and im-

plemented global fl agship programs spe-

cifi cally for the development of new tal-

ent, including the Challenge Program, a

global initiative for new graduate recruits

in their fi rst three years with the compa-

ny. The program maps out the fi rst three

years of an individual’s career and allows

graduates to sample three different roles

within the organization, providing con-

sistent and structured learning through-

out. We have also taken advantage of the

developments in IT over recent years and

each Challenger now goes through a cen-

trally managed induction learning event

which uses virtual learning technology.

The result has been huge cost savings for

the business and more centralized learn-

ing for our new staff.

Additionally, we have recognized

that the training of new talent needs to

be extended beyond these three initial

years and have developed and imple-

mented the E&P eXcellence Program

for our Upstream staff. The program of-

fers an additional seven years of train-

ing and learning that is both technical

and functional, and aims to offer per-

sonal depth and increased operational

capability while also ensuring that we

are able to deliver responsible operations

throughout the world.

A uniform approach to learning and

development is also required to ensure

TRAINING Insights

SIMON DRYSDALE is head of upstream human resources at BP and a memembmberer ooff ththee cocompmpanany’y ss upupststrereamam eexexecucutitiveve tteaeamm, ddivivididiningg hihiss titimeme bbetetweweenen

London and Houston. A HR professional with experience in both the mining and oil & gasindustry, he joined BP in Cape Town 23 years ago as a labor relations director for Africa andhas since held various HR leadership roles in South Africa, Aberdeen, London and the U.S.has since held various HR leadership roles in South Africa, Aberdeen, London and the U.S.


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existing worldwide staff have a steady, re-

liable and consistent training and career

development program. The BP Upstream

Learning Center in Houston is a fl agship

example of this approach. The 65,000

square foot facility opened in March

2010 and is viewed within the industry

as a model of future learning. Made up

of ten classrooms which are able to host

more than 300 students, the center saw

nearly 14,000 employees and wider indus-

try employees pass through the doors in

2011. Technology is central to the offer-

ing with life-sized simulators, 3-D visu-

alization capability, dual image displays,

video capture and conferencing capabil-

ity and purpose built broadcast rooms to

allow teachers to deliver learning solu-

tions in the fi eld. The Upstream Learn-

ing Center is leading the industry and we

are currently looking at building supple-

mentary global centers.

Need for fi eld training

Training and development must occur in-

side and outside of the classroom. It is es-

sential that professionals possess opera-

tional experience in addition to academic

knowledge in order to transition into roles

held by professionals with years of fi eld ex-

perience and keep up with our industry’s

rapidly evolving technology. Efforts like

the previously mentioned Challenge Pro-

gram and our Future Leaders Program ro-

tate individuals through a number of as-

pects of the industryto provide exposure

to real environments and technologies

right from the start of their career. These

experiences are important since they help

build skills and technological understand-

ing, and provide a fi rm foundation.

Need for mentoring and informal learning

While investment in employee learn-

ing and development is critical, formal

programs alone are not a proven recipe

for success. Informal learning, the pass-

ing on of knowledge to emerging talent

and fostering a collaborative culture is of

equal importance. We believe there is a

need to develop as well as formally train

our employees and this can only realis-

tically be achieved through structured

mentoring programs.

BP is well known within the indus-

try for having this collaborative culture

and our graduates and new staff are ap-

preciative of the level of time invested in

them by team members and senior mem-

bers of staff. We are strong believers in

the old fashioned term of “mentoring.”

All graduates and new employees are as-

signed a mentor and meet on a regular

basis to discuss challenges that have been

faced, both from the technical side and as

part of the development of so called “soft

skills.” This type of mentoring program

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allows our professionals to build a net-

work within the organization and draw

upon the knowledge and advice of peers.

Need for multi-company learning

By its very nature, the oil and gas industry

has a history of being collaborative. Our

organizations partner on the overwhelm-

ing majority of global projects and we rely

on and utilize a great number of service

companies to ensure the global workforce

remains mobile and adaptable to constant

changes in their clients’ needs.

Our industry does better than many

others at facilitating and encouraging

learning and development across multiple

organizations, and industry bodies, such as

the Offshore Petroleum Industry Training

Organization, are becoming increasingly

important in encouraging and facilitating

multi company training programs. That

said, more could and should be done. In-

creasing the skills and capability for the

sector as a whole is without doubt a positive

for the organizations operating within it.

What else can be done?

The industry as a whole has come a

long way in recent years. We have be-

come better at formalizing, standardizing

and collaborating in our attempts to

train, teach and develop our current and

emerging talent. That said, improve-

ments could certainly be made, and must

be enacted as we continue to grow.

In order to maximize capability across

the entire sector there is a need to move

towards standardized international learn-

ing and development practices. At pres-

ent learning and development, and

even formal training, differs by compa-

ny and by country. Change cannot hap-

pen overnight, but I believe standard-

ization should be a core area of focus

for the industry over the next ten years.

All stakeholders have a role to play, from

the international oil and gas companies

such as BP, through to the regional and

international industry trade bodies and

societies. The result can only mean an

increase in safety, capability and opera-

tional effi ciency. ⊗

BP’s Well Control Simulator offers employees a safe environment to practice diffi cult well

control scenarios, get feedback and make adjustments on any of the systems in the room.

The simulator incorporates highly interactive, classroom-based sessions with real-world, role-

based simulated practical sessions, focusing on both technical and non-technical skills.

A distance-learning suite can directly connect to other locations and also be used to

record instructors. Ideal for delivering content to an external location, it offers the latest

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MARKET Insights

“Surviving Acquisitions and Divestitures – A Guide for Oil & Gas Professionals” Ron Nickelson, Director Global Recruiting – Clover Global Solutions, LP

Salman Mumtaz, Senior Business Analyst – Clover Global Solutions, LP

ACQUISITIONS and Divestitures

(A&D) are a part of the asset al-

location strategy for oil and gas

companies and are constantly evaluated

on both a short and long-term basis. Oil

and gas companies seek to acquire as-

sets that maximize core competencies

and increase shareholder value. Op-

erators look for assets where geological

knowledge of formations is available,

and where technical expertise in spe-

cifi c plays can be leveraged for higher

margin recovery. Companies divest as-

sets to raise funding for existing asset

development or to acquire new assets

more closely aligned with long-term

strategic goals.

In recent months there has been a

surge of A&D activity including Exxon-

Mobil acquiring Denbury’s Bakken oil

assets for $1.6 billion in order to increase

their stake in U.S. unconventional oil.

BP divesting mature assets in the Gulf

of Mexico (GOM) (to reinvest in ultra-

deepwater GOM), which Plains Explo-

ration & Production Co. is acquiring in

an attempt to shift attention from nat-

ural gas to offshore oil. Energy XXI is

also acquiring shallow water GOM as-

sets from ExxonMobil as the company

continues to expand its offshore drilling

program for 2013.

Although acquisitions and divesti-

tures can be benefi cial for companies,

they can signifi cantly affect the work-

force of companies involved in both sides

of the transaction. This blog post will ad-

dress the most common scenarios that oil

and gas professionals will have to face, as

well as tips for dealing with employment

changes during A&Ds.

How do acquisitions and divestitures

affect Oil and Gas Professionals?

When a company divests an asset, sever-

al things can happen to the profession-

al’s position. Often, the individual will

be asked to transition along with the as-

sets to the acquiring company; howev-

er this may require a relocation, which

some professionals will accept and others

will turn down favoring to remain in their

present location. The divesting compa-

ny may encourage current employees to

go to the new company if the option is

available, otherwise they will be termi-

nated. Senior executives and long-term

employees may be offered the option to

take a retirement package instead of re-

locating. Lastly, the professionals at the

acquiring company may not agree with

the new strategies or direction a compa-

ny takes after an A&D and may also vol-

untarily leave or take retirement.

What should Oil and Gas

Professionals do?

Acquisitions and divestitures are common-

place in the oil and gas industry, so profes-

sionals in this fi eld should always be ready

with a plan of action. Although there may

be a notice of several months prior to fi nal-

izing the deal, in many cases the organiza-

tional structure is not formalized until af-

ter the closing date, which creates a level

of uncertainty in whether or not they will

get an offer from the acquiring company

or maintain their current position.

Unfortunately, many people don’t

start looking for a job until after transi-

tioning out of their role. Then, they must

enter and compete in the job market at

the same time, including laid off pro-

fessionals, those who do not accept an

offer from the acquiring company, and

professionals from the acquiring compa-

ny who resign. Competition for jobs will

be fi erce and consequently pay may be

much lower. So, our fi rst tip is to under-

stand the assets affected in the transac-

tion, senior management involved, and

any professional and cultural differenc-

es that can infl uence career development

in the new organization.

Our second tip is to check location.

Location can be a deal breaker for profes-

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acquiring company. If you get an offer from the acquiring com-

pany, fi nd out if you will need to relocate. Do some research into

the area and decide early whether or not you are willing to move.

Thirdly, professionals with more than 15 years experience

should consider taking the exit offer and reentering the work-

force as a highly compensated knowledge-based consultant. Tak-

ing a retirement offer doesn’t have to be the end of your career.

Lastly, it’s important to continuously network within indus-

try circles to know about projects that are a fi t for your skills and

experience and making the contacts that can get you in front

of hiring managers. Information gained from networking can

lead to an easier job transition during an A&D.

Preparation makes for an easier transition

A&Ds are inevitable in the oil and gas industry, and most pro-

fessionals can expect to work for several companies through-

out their career. Preparing for this transition can make fi nding

a new opportunity easier and might even result in a higher pay-

check. You can prepare for A&Ds by learning about the com-

panies involved in deals that affect you, and networking with

industry professionals that can help you quickly transition to a

new project. ⊗

Acquisitions and divestitures are

commonplace in the oil and gas industr y,

so professionals in this field should

always be ready with a plan of action.

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Still Serving Proud: Former Military Personnel Find Opportunities in Oil & GasBy Asset Development and Improvement Limited (ADIL)

AFORMER soldier has swapped

foreign battlefi elds for the oil

and gas industry, highlight-

ing the vital role transferrable skills

can play in addressing talent shortages

within the energy sector.

Duncan Harwood spent fi ve years

in the armed forces, leading soldiers

on tours of Iraq and Northern Ireland,

along with managing construction sites

in the Falkland Islands. The 32-year-old

has now joined Aberdeen-headquar-

tered independent energy consultancy

ADIL as a subsea project engineer.

He believes many of his former col-

leagues could follow suit, with the re-

cent revelation by the UK Government

that it is reducing defence spending by

cutting Army personnel from 102,000 to

82,000 over the next fi ve years.

With the energy sector currently suf-

fering from a global skills shortage, oil

and gas fi rms are increasingly recognis-

ing the benefi ts of hiring and cross-train-

ing ex-military servicemen and women

who have a broad range of skills and in-

ternational experiences.

Mr Harwood is a prime example of

this. Before carrying out army offi cer

training at the Royal Military Academy

Sandhurst, he spent four years at Dur-

ham University studying engineering.

Despite a promising career in the Army,

his long-term goal of joining the oil and

gas industry won through and, following

a stint at Cranfi eld University, he joined

the team at ADIL.

He said: “While I thoroughly en-

joyed my time in the Army, I decided

that I wanted to pursue a career in the

energy sector.

“I became a commercial diver and

studied for an MSc in ocean and off-

shore technology to develop my tech-

nical knowledge. While working as a

diver, I began researching jobs in Aber-

deen. ADIL invited me for an interview

at its Aberdeen headquarters.

“My time in the Army has provid-

ed me with a number of skills widely

sought by the oil and gas industry. I was

able to develop my management and

leadership skills, as well as the ability

to prioritise tasks and make quick, ac-

curate decisions while under pressure.

I am very fortunate that ADIL values

these qualities so highly.”

The company has now agreed to

sponsor Mr Harwood while he studies

for an MBA in oil and gas management

at Robert Gordon University.

Mr Harwood added: “The army is

about to undergo an enormous period of

change, losing some 20,000 personnel.

These people all have valuable transfer-

able skills, with the tendency to be re-

sults-orientated individuals who have a

dedicated, can-do attitude.

“Among them will be chartered

engineers, electricians, draughtsmen,

fabricators, mechanics, logisticians,

health and safety advisors and many

other highly qualified individuals,

keen to take on a challenging second

HR Insights

Taken in the Falkland Islands in 2005, while

Mr Harwood was at Mount Pleasant Airport.

Mr Harwood carrying out a site

survey in Iraq in 2004.


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career in the oil and gas industry. With

appropriate re-training they will be able

to put their vast experience to very good

use in the energy sector.”

ADIL has become an advocate for en-

couraging young talent, also sponsoring

the University of Aberdeen’s TAU Racing

team for the last three years, while sup-

porting renewable energy student, Cara

Heller, in her studies.

ADIL’s technical director, Tim Sibley,

said: “The demographic time-bomb is

well-documented in our industry, togeth-

er with the diffi culties that young people

face trying to get their foot on the em-

ployment ladder.

“For ADIL’s long-term growth plans,

we have to recruit and train the next gen-

eration of engineers and managers, so

our continued support of Duncan and

those like him is a conscious policy to

achieve that goal. We believe that, in pro-

viding these opportunities, we will en-

gender a mutual loyalty to the benefi t of

all parties, while creating our managers

of the future.” ⊗

COMPANY PROFILE:

ADIL is an integrated

development and operations

management business

established in 2006 to provide

full fi eld development and

operations services to its operator

clients, using tried and tested

management tools developed in

house by its experienced personnel.

Visit http://www.assetdev.com/

for more information.

Mr Harwood is on the

left in the green uniform,

alongside his brother. This

photo was taken at the

Commissioning Parade at

the Royal Military Academy

Sandhurst in 2004.


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