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Thursday, May 1, 2014Issue 35 Published by The Bahrain Petroleum Company B.S.C. (Closed)

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Alongside two other major companies, the Bahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco) has presented Platinum sponsorship to HM King’s Cup. In this regard, the 37th Cup tournament was held under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa between East Riffa and Al Busaiteen football clubs at the National Stadium. The match ended with the victory of East Riffa Club 2-1. Present at the game was Adel Khalil Al Moayyed, Bapco’s Chairman and Acting Chief Executive, and Abdul Rahim Fakhroo, Manager Special Projects. The final match was also attended by Ministers, senior officials, presidents

of sports associations and clubs, guests and a large audience. Mr. Al Moayyed has expressed Bapco’s pride in sponsoring the main football competition held under the patronage of HM the King as part of the company’s role in supporting the sports sector and specifically football. He added that the company places great interest in youth and sports sectors, appreciating the vital role played in positioning the Kingdom’s flag in the international arenas. Furthermore, he affirmed Bapco’s pride in being one of the main sponsors to HM King’s cup, reflecting its role in supporting the Sport movement in Bahrain.

Bapco has sponsored the IODA Asian Championship, which was recently held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Supreme Council for Youth & Sports Chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee President. The event was organised by the Bahrain Maritime Association during the period of March 28 to April 6 at the Association headquarters in Bilaj Al Jazaer. Bapco’s General Manager - Human Resources & Administration Mr. Ghassan Al Muhanna received the Deputy of Bahrain Maritime Sports Association & Championship Director Shaikh Mohammed bin Duaij Al Khalifa. During the meeting, Mr. Al Muhanna expressed Bapco’s pride in sponsoring the event as part of its continuous efforts in supporting sporting events. 124 players participated in the championship representing 21 leagues including the Bahrain National League. The Chinese team won the title of the championship. Second place was taken by Singapore followed by Japan in third place. During

the closing ceremony, Bapco and other companies were praised for their generous sponsorship to the event. “Bapco sponsorship is in line with its constant efforts towards nurturing the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and supporting the major sporting events hosted in the kingdom”, Mr. Al-Muhanna concluded.

Bapco participated with a company stand at the Bahrain International Circuit’s Formula One Paddock area, which is line with the company’s participation at the annual Bahrain Grand Prix as a key sponsor.

Bapco Platinum Sponsor for HM King’s Cup

IODA Asian Championship SponsoredCompany Stand Attracts Guests at Formula One Grand Prix

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Bapco has recently participated in the Bahrain Energy Forum which was held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Manama from 21-23 April 2014, under the kind patronage of Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Bahrain’s Minister of Finance and Minister in charge of Oil and Gas Affairs. The event

was organised by MEED in partnership with the National Oil and Gas Authority (NOGA). In attendance at the Forum was Bapco’s Chairman and Acting Chief Executive, Mr. Adel Khalil Almoayyed, and other members of the company’s top management. The event aimed to provide a comprehensive update

of exciting plans and project opportunities, and addressed the kingdom’s long term energy strategy, business opportunities, future prospects and commercial opportunities. Bapco’s participation in the Forum is in line with the company’s standing as a key international player on the energy scene.

Bapco Participates in Bahrain Energy Forum

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The Bahrain petroleum Company (Bapco) has presented Silver sponsorship to Souq Al Basta 2 activities. The event was held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports and President of Bahrain Olympic Committee, and organized by the Southern Governorate at the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC). The event witnessed a participation of 486 exhibitors during the 12 weeks. During the closing ceremony, Sheikh Abdulla bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Governor of South Governorate, presented Mr. Ebrahim Talib, Bapco’s Deputy Chief Executive (Refining & Marketing), a sponsorship trophy, hailing Bapco’s role in supporting

Al Souq’s function. On his part, Mr. Talib expressed Bapco’s pride in sponsoring the event aimed at encouraging the national calibre and reflecting the company’s commitment towards serving the community. It should be noted that Souq Al Basta received over 67,000 visitors during the 12 weeks and has achieved beyond its target of exhibitors.

Bapco Silver Sponsor of “Souq Al Basta” 2nd Edition

Bapco participates as Gold Sponsor of the Careers Week currently held at the Bahrain Institute of Training (BTI). Bapco participates with a key stand which attracts a large number of students and visitors who will learn about the Company and ask questions about its diverse training and career opportunities. Commenting on this occasion, Bapco’s General Manager HR & Administration, Mr. Ghassan Al-Muhanna said the event is aimed at students, new graduates, jobseekers and the community at large. “It offers

visitors a better understanding of the professional world and demonstrates a wide array of career opportunities in oil industry, in addition to providing them with practical information and guidance”, he added. Representatives from Bapco’s departments are present at the event to share practical information with visitors on training opportunities in oil industry and general information on work environment. “The event provides an ideal opportunity for young people who will shortly be entering the job market to meet

employees face to face in an informal setting and learn about Bapco’s role in serving the aspired goals of the Kingdom”, Mr. Al-Muhanna concluded.

Gold Sponsorship for BTI Career Week


Bapco Participates in RUW Career Day

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Bapco participated in the Career Day held recently at the Royal University for Women. Bapco participated with a key stand which attracted a large number of students and visitors who learnt about the Company and asked questions about its diverse training and career opportunities. The event was aimed at students, new graduates, jobseekers and the community at large. “It offered visitors a better understanding of the professional world and demonstrated a wide array of career opportunities in oil industry, in addition to providing them with practical information and guidance”, said Bapco’s General Manager HR & Administration, Mr. Ghassan Al-Muhanna. ”Representatives from Bapco’s departments of Training & Development and Public Relations were present at the event to

share practical information with visitors on training opportunities in oil industry and general information on work environment”, he added. “The event provided an ideal opportunity for young people who will shortly be entering the job market to meet employees face to face in an informal setting and learn about Bapco’s role in serving the aspired goals of the Kingdom”, Mr. Al-Muhanna concluded.

The Bahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco) has recently participated in the Closing Ceremony of the Bahrain ITF Futures Tennis Tournament for Ladies which was held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Chairman of Supreme Council for Youth & Sports and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee during the period of March 31 to April 5, and with organization of the Bahrain Tennis Club. Present at the ceremony were Mr. Hisham Mohammed Al Jowder, GOYS President on behalf of the Tournament patron, Mr. Saleh Isa bin Hindi, HM the King’s Adviser for Youth & Sports, Mr. Abdullah

bin Rashid, Oman’s Ambassador in Bahrain, Mr. Adel Khalil Al Moayyed, Bahrain Petroleum Company “Bapco” Chairman & Acting Chief Executive, top officials and distinguished guests. During the final match, Netherlands Quirine Lemoine, ranked 717, played against Omani Fatema Al Nabhani, ranked 459, and won the Women’s Single title. Bapco has golden sponsored the event as part of its prominent role in supporting major sports event held in the Kingdom and in support of the national sports clubs and institutions, which contribute to further promoting Bahrain’s image at various regional and global forums.

Bapco Participates in ITF Futures Tennis Closing Ceremony

In line with its constant support towards the Bahraini community and its dedicated efforts exerted towards fostering national initiatives related to health and safety, The Bahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco) has sponsored the Ministry of Labour’s Occupational Health and Safety Conference. In this regard, Bapco’s General Manager – Human Resources & Administration Mr. Ghassan Al Muhanna received Mr. Ahmed Al Hayki, Director of the Department of Inspections & Trade Unions at the Ministry of Labour at Bapco’s Public Relations building in Awali, and presented the sponsorship cheque to Mr Al Hayki. Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Al Muhanna said, “Bapco is proud to be the bronze sponsor of this key national conference. Its sponsorship reflects the company’s

everlasting passion and commitment towards nurturing national endeavours, as well as its year-round commitment towards fostering a culture of health and safety in the kingdom.” The cheque presentation was done in the presence of Bapco’s Acting Manager – Public Relations, Mr. Ali Yacoub Al Meftah, and PR Officer Mr. Mohammed Al Khalaf.

Bronze Sponsorship forOccupational Health & Safety Conference

In the pursuit of Striving for Excellence Bapco receives another feather in its cap for the successful implementation of its Waste Water Treatment Plant Project. At the recently concluded Global Water Summit 2014 held in Paris. Bapco received the” Distinction award for Industrial Water Project of the Year” competing against

similar relevant and innovative projects commissioned in 2013 all over the world. The award recognises the most impressive technical or environmental achievements in the field of industrial water. Each year, the coveted Global Water Awards are presented

at the Global Water Summit, the major business conference for the water industry worldwide. Earlier this year the Project achieved “Sustainable Project of the Year 2014” MEED award for Bahrain nation and is in the race for the same award for the entire GCC region. Built at a total cost of $120 million, as part of Bapco’s environment initiatives, the Project facility treats 4,400 US gallons per minute of refinery wastewater. The four-stage membrane bio-reactor (MBR) process treats water to industrial reuse standard, meeting very stringent nitrogen and phosphorus discharge limits. As one of the largest MBR systems ever installed in the petrochemicals and refining industry, the plant is a shining demonstration of how cutting-edge treatment technologies can meet the stringent requirements of environmental regulations with difficult-to-treat wastewater streams. The process sequence allows for the reuse of spent caustic – one of the most challenging waste products in the refinery

system – as a carbon source for the biological de nitrification stage. This eliminates the need for expensive spent caustic treatment and disposal facilities. The Plant utilizes innovative and energy efficient two-stage plate heat exchange cooling system using cooling towers with plant permeate and a lithium bromide chiller (abundantly available steam is used as prime mover) for adjustable temperature control, letting the plant deal with extreme ambient temperatures.With this Project both Bapco and Bahrain are put on the world map for using innovative technologies in env i ronmenta l initiatives.

Waste Water Treatment Plant Project Receives Global Water Award

Bapco participated with a company stand at the Oil & Gas West Asia (OGWA) 2014 Conference & Exhibition, which was held at the Oman International Exhibition Centre in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman. The event, which was in its 9th edition, 31 March – 2 April 2014, acted as an ideal platform for local and international oil and gas companies from the GCC, technology and service providers, equipment suppliers and other industry-related establishments to converge and discuss the latest developments and directions in the industry. On Bapco’s participation, Chairman and

Acting Chief Executive, Adel Almoayyed, said “Bapco is proud to participate in OGWA 2014, which underlines its commitment as a major player on the international oil and gas scene. The attendance garnered by the Bapco stand at OGWA is itself a key indicator of the company’s reputation as a prime supporter of regional and international energy endeavours.” OGWA, which was a three-day biennial event, also acted as a crucial stage for spurring trade and business opportunities among the participating national and international oil and gas firms.

Company Stand Featured at OGWA 2014


15 Annual Safety Award 2014 Bapco Club

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International Exhibition Centre

21 Sadeem Card Campaign Bahrain City Centre

193rd Annual Art Competition

Awarding CeremonyBapco Club

29 Green School Awards Bapco Club

Schedule of Events for May 2014

Bapco Participates in Bahrain Energy Forum

The Bahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco) held a “Musical Evening” event on Wednesday, 23 April 2014 at the Bapco Club in Awali, in collaboration with the Life in Music Institute. The event was organised as part of Bapco’s ongoing programmes aimed to support art activities in the society. In attendance were France’s Ambassador to Bahrain, Bapco’s Acting Chief Executive, Mr. Adel Al Moayyed, Mr. Ali Yacoob Al Muftah, Acting Manager - Public Relations, members of Bapco’s Management, visitors and Bapco employees. The event included a number of musical performances including Opera and Bach, Franz Liszt and others. Artistes included Olga Aoust, Eleanora Stanevich, Natalia Romanenko, Ian and Claire Fernandez, Rebecca Maria, Yasmeen Ameen and Opera singer Natalia Vozmishcheva from the Life in Music Institute. The event aimed at strengthening social relationships among employees and was as part of Bapco’s ongoing support for community welfare. Upon the conclusion of the event, the Bapco Management expressed their thanks and appreciation to officials of the Life in Music Institute for their support which contributed to achieving the desired success of the event.

Employees Enjoy Musical Evening in Awali

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Delegation fromGazprom Neft Russia Hosted

UoB College of Engineering Award Sponsored

GM Refining Presents Token of Appreciation to Naresh Kumar

A delegation of senior representatives from Gazprom Neft, a major Russian oil and gas company visited Bapco on Tuesday, 25 March 2014. The delegation was led by Gazprom’s First Deputy General Director Mr. Vladimir A. Osmushnikov and was also accompanied by representatives of Chevron Lummus Global (CLG). The visit aimed to enable Gazprom Neft to gain an overall first-hand understanding of Bapco’s success with the CLG hydroprocessing technology, and the integration of the Lube Base Oil Unit (LBOU) with the Hydrocracking Unit, 1HCU, as the former is considering the integration of a LBOU with its new hydrocracker. The visitors were welcomed by Mr. Hafedh Al Qassab, Bapco’s General Manager - Refining, who presented an overview of Bapco. The delegation also visited the Low Sulphur Diesel Project (LSDP) Control Room, where they interacted with Oil Processing Department (OPD) personnel and then viewed the 1HCU

and the LBOU from battery limits. Discussions were held with Tehnical Services Department (TSD) subject matter experts on the LBOU and its integration with 1HCU, as well as the success factors for the project. The joint presentation made by Bapco and CLG at the IDTC Conference in Dubrovnik in May 2013, on “Integrated Hydrocracker - Group III Lube Base Oil Unit Success Factors” was used to facilitate the discussions. The Gazprom Neft delegation was very impressed with Bapco’s achievements and expressed their pleasure at the cooperation that was extended to them. Mr. Osmushnikov also extended an open invitation for Bapco staff to visit their facilities. Gazprom Neft is an energy company comprising more than 70 enterprises covering oil production, oil refining and sales in Russia. It exports to more than fifty countries and distributes its products for sale through an extensive network of outlets in Russia and abroad.

Continuing its persistent efforts towards fostering educational endeavours in the kingdom and as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) role in Bahrain, the Bahrain Petroleum Company “Bapco” has recently sponsored the University of Bahrain (UoB) College of Engineering’s “Bapco’s Process Instrumentation & Control Engineering Students’ Award”. In this regard, Bapco’s General Manager – Human Resources & Administration, Mr. Ghassan Al Muhanna recently received the College’s Head of the Chemical Engineering Department, Dr. Shaker Mohammed Haji, and presented a sponsorship cheque to Dr. Haji. Mr. Al Muhanna commented “Bapco regularly sponsors educational institutions in

Bahrain which is in line with its commitment towards fostering the kingdom’s educational sector. The company is proud to sponsor this award, which is expected to enhance the students’ learning experience greatly.” The award was suggested by Bapco engineers, who were members of the PICENG Programme’s Industrial Advisory Committee (PIAC) a few years ago. The first student award ceremony was held in 2009 and sponsored by Bapco to encourage the students to excel in their studies. The award clearly had a positive impact on the students, the programme, and the alumni. Also present at the cheque presentation was Bapco’s Acting Manager – Public Relations Mr. Ali Yacoub Al Meftah.

As part of its commitment to continuous improvement and striving for excellence, Bapco commenced updating its emergency preplans utilising available technology such as the Geographical Information System (GIS). GIS technology provides Bapco with highly sophisticated preplans, which illustrate all fire-related hardware in relation to process equipment. The development of this latest technology requires special skills, and hence Mr. Naresh Kumar from Bapco’s Exploration & Development (E&D) Department was approached regarding this difficult but important task. Mr. Naresh is a GIS expert, who is applying his unique knowledge and skills within the E&D department. An opportunity was identified to utilise his services for the downstream business as well, and Naresh started working with two university students and was able

to develop a template that exceeded expectations within a very short time. Mr. Naresh Kumar’s GIS expertise and knowledge greatly contributed to the formulation of computer-based preplans that can easily be accessed and updated. “This task would have been impossible in-house if it wasn’t for his willingness and interest, and because of which we were able to save

money and resources doing the preplans. We have also recently asked him to help with the Permit-to-Work system electronic Pin Board utilising GIS, which he managed to develop, which will help to effectively track Permit-to-Work activities”, said Mr. Hafedh Al-Qassab, Bapco’s General Manager - Refining. Mr. Al-Qassab praised Naresh for his professionalism and dedication, and expressed appreciation for his hard work and effort, as well as the many hours spent after working hours and during the weekends on the project. He was presented with a token of appreciation and a letter by Mr. Al-Qassab for his relentless efforts and dedication. The presentation was attended by Manager – Fire, Health & Safety, Mr. Ahmed Khalil who directed and facilitated Naresh’s work on the preplans and PTW systems.

Bahrain’s National Oil & Gas Authority (NOGA) - Nogaholding Company stand has been named the best at 9th Oil & Gas West Asia (OGWA) Conference & Exhibition, which was held recently in Oman. The stand featured a number of NOGA affiliated companies including the Bahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco), the Gulf Industries Petrochemical Company (GPIC) and the Bahrain National Gas

Company (Banagas). Commenting on this occasion, Bapco’s General Manager Human Resources & Administration Mr. Ghassan Ali Al Muhanna, expressed the company’s pride in participating in the one of the largest exhibitions and conferences in the region as part of its key role in promoting the company in the regional and international fields and contributing to the enhancement of

the Kingdom’s national economy. He further said that Bahrain stand was one of the best stands at the exhibition in terms of organization and the activities during the event. Over 200 local and global exhibitors participated in the event showcasing the latest technologies and instruments in oil and gas sector. The exhibition aimed at exchanging expertise in the field of extracting oil.

Bahrain Companies Named Best at OGWA 2014


In line with the regular efforts of the Bahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco) to foster mutual cooperation with various organisations and institutions of the kingdom, and as part of Bapco’s School Visits Programme, a group of Grade 8 Science students from the Bahrain Bayan School recently visited the Dar Al-Naft (Oil Museum). The visit aimed to highlight the discovery of oil to the students. During the visit, the group toured the various sections of the museum and was briefed on its collections and possessions. The group also viewed the rare exhibits of the museum which gave them a good idea

about Bahrain’s history and heritage. Upon the conclusion of the tour, school officials thanked Bapco for arranging the visit, and wished Bapco continued progress and prosperity. The Dar Al-Naft, currently managed by Bapco, features various exhibits and collections which seek to preserve and spread knowledge on the history of oil discovery in the entire region. The venue has developed over the years into an educational centre and a major tourist and educational attraction. It is dedicated to the theme of oil, its search, discovery and development in Bahrain, and its impact on the life of the Bahraini people.

A group of College of Health Sciences Students recently visited Bapco’s Refinery Clinic. The visit aimed to provide students with valuable information on the various medical services carried out in the company, and Bapco’s role in fostering the national economy of the Kingdom. The group was informed on the processes and latest technologies applied by Bapco and adopted by leading refinery clinics worldwide. The delegation members said that the visit was extremely useful as it provided them with valuable information and knowledge on Bapco’s operations and latest technologies in this area. Commenting on this occasion, Bapco expressed its pride in organizing such visits within the close cooperation and coordination with the College of Health Sciences to organize educational tours for

students which involve useful research and scientific information for their academic studies, in addition to shedding more light on Bapco’s role as one of the leading industrial establishments in supporting the community welfare. Upon the conclusion of the visit, the delegation expressed thanks to Bapco’s management for organizing this useful and successful visit, wishing Bapco further progress in fostering the national development of the Kingdom.

A group of 75 kindergarten students from the Al Bayan School, accompanied by their faculty members have recently paid a visit to the Princess Sabeeka Park in Awali. The visit is as part of Bapco’s continuous efforts aimed to foster mutual cooperation with various organisations and institutions in the kingdom, and is in line with its School Visits Programme which is organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and other educational institutions with the aim of

familiarising students with Bapco’s role as a key supporter of the national economy and progress of Bahrain. During the visit, the group toured the Princess Sabeeka Park in Awali and viewed the park’s rare plant exhibits. Upon the conclusion of the tour, school officials thanked Bapco’s Management for arranging the visit, and wished Bapco continued progress and prosperity. The Princess Sabeeka Park was opened in February 2010 in Awali. It occupies an area of 43,000

square metres and is lush with greenery and designed in a unique traditional pattern. The park features entertainment facilities, including a children’s play area, in addition to a model scientific laboratory for renewable energy. The park enhances Bapco’s leading role in the community and affirms its ongoing commitment to establishing major environmental projects in the kingdom.

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Bahrain Bayan School Studentsvisit Oil Museum

In line with the regular efforts of the Bahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco) to foster mutual cooperation with various educational organisations and institutions of the kingdom and as part of Bapco’s School Visits Programme, a group of students from the Al Nuwaidrat Primary School for Girls visited the Dar Al-Naft (Oil Museum) and the Princess Sabeeka Park in Awali, on Tuesday, 1 April 2014. The visit aimed to highlight the discovery of oil to the students, and also familiarise them with the various plant exhibits on display at the Park. During the visit, the group toured the various sections of the museum and the Park, and was briefed on their collections and possessions. They also viewed rare exhibits which gave them a clear understanding about Bahrain’s history and heritage. The students were accompanied by their teachers on their visit. Upon the conclusion of the tour, school officials thanked Bapco for

arranging the visit, and wished Bapco continued progress and prosperity. The Dar Al-Naft, currently managed by Bapco, features various exhibits and collections which seek to preserve and spread knowledge on the history of oil discovery in the entire region. The venue has developed over the years into an educational centre and a major tourist and educational attraction. It is dedicated to the theme of oil, its search, discovery and development in Bahrain, and its impact on the life of the Bahraini people. The Princess Sabeeka Park, opened in February 2010, showcases rare plan exhibits and features entertainment facilities, including a children’s play area, in addition to a model scientific laboratory for renewable energy. The Park enhances Bapco’s leading role in the community and affirms its ongoing commitment to establishing major environmental projects in the kingdom.

Al Nuwaidrat Primary School for Girls Visits Dar Al Naft and Princess Sabeeka Park

Group of College of Health Sciences Students Visits the Refinery Clinic

Al Bayan Kindergarten StudentsVisit Princess Sabeeka Park


• Jamal K. Kanj is 55 years old, and married with two sons and a daughter. Born in Lebanon to Palestinian parents, he moved to Houston, Texas in 1977 and later settled in San Diego, California, where he lived for most of his life.

• Jamal is a Registered Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California, where he graduated with a Civil Engineering degree in 1983. During his long career in the US, he also went back to University and received two post-graduate degrees in Global Management and Leadership and Executive Management.

• During his varied career, Jamal has filled different capacities. His first job after graduating from University was with the United Nations in North Lebanon, after which he returned to San Diego in 1985 to join the Engineering division of the city’s Water and Wastewater Department as a Junior Engineer. Close to a decade later, he became the Division’s Chief Engineer and was responsible for the operation and design of the city’s drainage system. In early 1999, he was promoted to Management Assistant in the Chief Executive’s office (City Manager) and worked as Programme Manager, overseeing a high-level task force investigating and developing plans to mitigate water pollution in the city’s beaches. Jamal worked for the city of San

Diego until August 2000, when he assumed the role of Director of Public Works and Deputy Chief Executive Officer overseeing construction and engineering projects for a Native American community.

• One of the greatest honours to be bestowed upon Jamal was when the City Mayor issued a proclamation naming February 11, 1997 as “Jamal Kanj Day” in the city of San Diego, USA.

• After a long tenure in America, Jamal moved to Bahrain and joined Bapco in November 2005 to study and develop plans to replace/upgrade the Oily Water Sewer and the Clean Water and Intermediate Return Systems. Two years later, he was assigned to another project, to build a new Sewage Treatment (recycled) Plant. Discussing his responsibilities in Bapco, Jamal says “I am responsible for managing all aspects of the project from inception to commissioning. Along with a team of in-house designers, I prepare the design and finalise the tendered documents for the Oily Water Sewer and the Clean Water and Intermediate Return systems.”

• Jamal has also benefitted from Bapco’s culture of training its staff to grow as employees. He has attended several Bapco-specific training programmes on Health and Safety as well as Chevron’s Project Development and Execution Process (CPDEP), in addition to being

assigned the Manpower Development Project for the Plant Engineering Department’s Business Planning output 2012 executed in 2013. The project developed a bespoke training programme consisting of five modules combining individual, group and hands-on practical exercises which culminated in group presentations.

• Jamal shares his views on Bapco’s EHS culture. “The safety and protection of employees and contractors must always be a priority in any organisation. Bapco, however, takes it to a higher level where the safety of its most valuable assets its staff is the flagship that defines the bottom line in the organisation’s performance” he says.

• Away from work, Jamal is a published author and writes a weekly column in the Gulf Daily News as well as for several international websites. He is currently working on his second book.

• Jamal has also attended past editions of the Bapco Family Gathering with his family.

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Employee InterviewWith Jamal K. Kanj

• PleaseIntroduceyourselftoreaders.Richard A. Carroll, 53 years old, single. I have 35 years in the Fire-Rescue arena as both a firefighter and paramedic. I started in 1978 and served in the US Commercial Fire-Rescue Service for 26 years before coming to Bahrain to be the Senior Fire Instructor/Medical officer for a training project from the US Department of Defence (DoD). I have an extensive background in both firefighting and emergency medical care. I am also a licensed Fire & Explosives Investigator and a trauma helicopter flight paramedic.• Tell us about your educational qualification and

experiencebeforejoiningBapco.Prior to enrollment in Bapco, I had over 30 years in the Fire-Rescue service before joining. I have a Bachelor’s in Fire & Safety Engineering Technology from the University of Cincinnati and a Master’s in Business from the University of Miami.• Kindly give us an insight into your career with

Bapco.I have learnt a lot since joining Bapco with respect to the technical aspects of oil & gas firefighting as they relate to refineries. As commercial firefighters, we have to be prepared to address every incident encountered but the knowledge I have gained since joining Bapco has helped me to better handle the unique emergent situations associated with refineries. As the Fire Chief I have been afforded the opportunity to work with some very dedicated men and women who function on a daily basis to ensure the safety of all who fall under our protective umbrella.• WhatresponsibilitiesdoesyourjobinBapcoinvolve?My responsibilities are vast and varied. I have the overall responsibility of making sure all the fire section and fire squad firefighters are trained and ready to respond to any emergency. I also oversee the fire aspect of many projects and renovations. I do my best to ensure that all fire codes and standards are being complied with in order to effectively secure the safe wellbeing of all who work and enter any of our facilities. My most important and

rewarding responsibility comes when I have the chance to take command in a variety of emergency situations. I say “rewarding” because working under pressure and adapting to the challenges of an emergency is my comfort zone. While others may panic and lose good judgment under those circumstances, I remain calm and seem to relish the chance to be there for others in that great time of need.• Whattrainingprogrammeshaveyouattended? I have been afforded the opportunity to attend several training programmes offered by Bapco and on the island, that address the unique aspects of refinery firefighting and safety. I believe it is opportunities like these that mould me into a better Fire Chief under this venue.• Kindlyshareyourthoughtsonsafetyregulationsin

Bapco.As the Fire Chief, I can assure you the safety section as well as our entire department is dedicated to safety 24/7. Our Manager refuses to accept any corner-cutting when it comes to safety and that mindset is passed down to all of us.• Whatareyourthoughtsoneventsandactivitiesheld

inthecompany?I am impressed at the many company events geared towards bringing people together in Bapco. Whether it is sporting events, bake sales, social activities in Awali or other gathering opportunities, there never seems to be an end to the offerings. Bapco also has programmes geared towards the health of our employees along with some very important health screenings. This shows the company’s dedication to the health of all who call Bapco “home”.• WhathaveyoulearntfromyourjobinBapco?I have learnt a great deal about the technical aspects of firefighting when it comes to refineries. I have also learnt a lot overall, about the refining business and the oil & gas industry.• Tell us about your best, most challenging and

treasuredmemoriesinBapco.Meeting with a variety of people and personalities

and being able to work with them on a daily basis makes each day unique and interesting. The most challenging is ensuring all the firefighters are prepared for any emergency. Because there are so many possible emergent scenarios possible we have a constant readiness level that must be maintained. My most treasured memories, to date, would have to be the many friends from many different parts of the world I have had the opportunity to meet and become friends with. There is such a unique opportunity to learn so much about so many countries here via personal interactions.• Whatareyourhobbies.I enjoy a variety of sports. My favorite sport is Jal-Alai. This is not a well-known sport on this side of the world. I was a professional Jai-Alai player and played on my days off from the fire department from 1982-1985. I enjoy nearly every sport there is, both as a player and observer.• Doyouhaveamessageforthereaders?I would like to add that while some may work for Bapco for many years and some only for short tenures, the opportunity should not be missed to learn so much about different cultures. Books and television cannot replace the rewards of human contact coupled with so many interesting stories and facts about individuals’ homelands. I have enjoyed my tenure with Bapco and hope to continue. When my time with Bapco does end I will be very grateful to those who took the time to further educate me in the technical aspects of the refining business.

Meet Richard Carroll, Fire Chief


Company Stand Attracts Guests at Formula One Grand Prix

The Middle East Petrotech Conference and Exhibition will be held in the Kingdom of Bahrain from 18-21 May 2014. The event will be held under the patronage of HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman al

Khalifa, the Prime Minister of the Kingdom and will be held at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre. The event aims to discuss the future of the refining industry and petrochemicals with

insights on the region’s forthcoming projects, technologies, success stories and panel discussions led by international industry leaders, as well as explore new business opportunities and technologies.

Bapco participated with a company stand at the Bahrain International Circuit’s Formula One Paddock area, which is line with the company’s participation at the annual Bahrain Grand Prix as a key

sponsor. This year, on the occasion of the Bahrain Grand Prix’s 10th Anniversary, Bapco welcomed various VIPs, dignitaries and guests at its stand, which turned out to be a great success.

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Dear Employees,We would like to give you a brief description of the recently publicised HeartBleed bug, along with some advice as to how you should respond to it, both at work in Bapco, and in your personal Internet use.What is it?HeartBleed is the name given to a bug that affects many major Internet sites, but specifically those that use a free Web Server called Apache to serve their users.Last week, Security specialists identified that a bug in this software meant that a hacker could easily see information being transmitted to and from users, even if they were supposedly using what is known as ‘SSL encryption’ to hide login information, etc.This means that if you have a username and password on the Websites affected, someone could already have your password, or in some cases even credit card and other information.What sites are affected?Many of the Internet’s most popular sites could have been affected, like:• FaceBook• Instagram• Pinterest

• Tumblr• Twitter• Google• Gmail• Yahoo• Yahoo Mail• Etsy• GoDaddy• Flickr• MineCraft• NetFlix• SoundCloud• YouTube• Box• DropBox• GitHub• Wikipedia• WordPressWhat should I do?If you have a username and password at the above sites, you should change it immediately. Most of them have already been patched or are being patched now, so once you change your password you should be safe.You should also keep an eye on your credit and debit card usage, and be ready to alert your bank if you see any transactions that are not yours.What about other sites?If you wish to check whether your Online Banking or other Personal sites are affected, it is quite easy

to do. (Remember that this only applies to Secure sites, those that use HTTPS:// in their names and give you the “padlock” symbol to tell you that encryption is being used).You can simply type the website name (e.g. www.google.com) into the following web page (verified by ITD):https://lastpass.com/heartbleed/Lastpass will tell you when the Site was last safe, and advise you if you need to change your password. You should do this by going directly to the Website in question.What else should I do?(1) PasswordsPlease make sure that you do not use your Bapco password on any other Websites. If it is

compromised on one site, hackers will automatically take a guess that this is your password on other sites, including ours.Use different passwords for the different sites you visit. If you are not good at remembering passwords, then it is OK to write them down if you are at home, and keep them in a safe place. This stops one password giving the hackers access to all of your sites.And remember, simple passwords are easy for hackers to crack! You should try and make it as complex as possible; use letters and numbers at least, and if possible throw in lower and upper case letters to make words less guessable, e.g.“L3tTeR$” instead of “”letters”, or “P@$$W0rD” instead of “password”!(2) Phishing emailsBecause HeartBleed has received lots of publicity, it is certain that there will be a lot of Phishing messages that will try and convince you that you should login and change your password – only they will be using a fake copy of the Website in question. Please DO NOT click on links just because the email looks convincing. It is better that you go to the proper site itself and change your password

there. Some of the notices you receive may be valid, but you should ALWAYS go to the original site rather than clicking a link in an email, just to be safe.(3) Google ChromeIf you use Google Chrome as your browser, you can install a free Extension which will check the sites you visit and tell you if they are vulnerable or not:h t tps : / / chrome.google .com/webstore/detail/chromebleed/eeoekjnjgppnaegdjbcafdggilajhpicIf you have further questions on HeartBleed, Bapco’s Computer Security Management and Response Team (CSMART) will be happy to answer your queries. Just send an email to [email protected] and your Information Technology Department will respond as soon as we can.Courtesy: Bapco IT department

Saudi Aramco last Thursday raised its official selling prices (OSPs) for all its crudes, lifting in May and bound for Asia, by $0.20/bbl to $0.40/bbl over April OSPs. Details are shown in the below table. Aramco’s decision to increase prices was partially in line with traders’ expectation after Dubai backwardation strengthened in late March relatively to late February. However, refinery maintenance in Asia-Pacific is anticipated to peak in June, a factor that may have capped any further price increases and could continue to weigh on spot buying during April. Dubai’s Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) has awarded US contractor KBR a

front-end engineering design (FEED) contract for upgrading its condensate splitters plant at Jebel Ali. The upgrade fits in with a growing trend of refinery revamps across the Middle East to meet rising domestic fuel demand, as well as tightening fuel specifications. KBR says the upgrade “will add new processing units (jet and diesel hydrotreaters and isomerization unit) and will lead to production of several Euro V grade products such as high octane gasoline, low-sulfur jet fuel and ultra-low sulfur diesel. ENOC has not disclosed the value of the contract, capacities of the new units or the project schedule. As Saudi Aramco’s 6mn tons/year

petrochemicals capacity program gathers momentum and its eyes targeting East Asia with a view to securing market share. Although some of the products from two giant plants under development at Jubail and Rabigh will be directed towards local plastics converters, the bulk of the output will be Asia-bound. Jubail and Rabigh are schedule to start in 2015 and 2016 respectivelyThe lever for the big petrochemicals push will be its Aramco Asia Company subsidiary, which comprises three units – Aramco Far East Business Services Company Ltd, Aramco Asia Japan Company and Aramco Asia Korea Company — with offices in Beijing, Tokyo

and Seoul, respectively. These offer a range of support services, particularly the marketing of oil and chemical products and the management of investments. The ordinance under the law “Sophisticated Methods of Energy Supply Structure” by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) is commonly referred as the METI Ordinance. Japanese refineries increased their ratio between heavy-oil cracking and CDU capacity from 11% to 13% by 1 Apr 2014; refiners could either upgrade their heavy-oil cracking units or reduce their crude distillation unit (CDU). Therefore, refiners had significantly reduced their CDU capacities because they could not justify the major investments to meet METI Ordinance (first phase).A second phase of the METI refining ordinance is currently in the works, with a targeted compliance deadline for refiners of

end-March 2017.A sub-committee was established earlier this year and has already reached a consensus on several key points, which will be officially recommended to the METI Minister in due course: • The definition of heavy-oil cracking that METI used for Phase I of the Ordinance will be redefined. • METI will set a further target for Japanese refinery improvements. • There will be incentives for refineries in close proximity to merge and/or oil refineries and petrochemical plants to integrate.Crude:Benchmark crude prices averaged last week; from 31st March to 4th April 2014; as follows:

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Official Selling Pr ices (OSPs)

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+/- A r ab Super L ight 6.15 5.95 +0.20 A r ab E xtr a L ight 3.90 3.50 +0.40 A r ab L ight 1.85 1.55 +0.30 A r ab M edium (0.15) (0.45) +0.30 A r ab H eavy (2.90) (3.20) +0.30

Crude oilAvg. Price

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+/-Brent 105.3 -1.3WTI 100.4 -0.1Dubai 103.2 -0.9Abu Sa’afah 103.0 -1.2

Crude prices decreased on average last week, however, they have moved higher towards the end of the week. WTI rose as data showed strong jobs growth in the United States whereas Brent increased as investors doubted that Libya will reopen its oil ports.

Thursday, May 1, 20141414 Environment, Health & Safety

Safety Alert

Eye Injuryto Contractor Employee

Safety Fact

Bapco’s Environment, Health and Safety Committee (EHSC) committee conducted their monthly meeting in April, where they discussed the following issues:• There were two lost time injuries during March 2014, one

suffered by a Bapco employee when he lost his balance while disembarking from the company pick up which resulted in a Supracondylar Fracture of his left arm and the second suffered by an MCSC contractor who sustained burn injuries when he was splashed with hot steam condensate whilst opening a man way of a condensate drum in No. 4 Sulphur Recovery Unit (4SRU). This particular injury is more significant due to its relation to process safety violation. In addition, there were 4 First Aid injuries during March 2014.

• Both the LTI’s during March 2014 are being investigated and lessons learnt will be shared amongst all employees .In addition the EHSC discussed all the LTIs during 2014 and it was agreed to take all the necessary measures to prevent the recurrence of all injuries and reverse this unacceptable trend by applying all the safety management tools available to us.

• There were 8 road traffic accidents out of which 6 involved Bapco drivers and 2 contractor drivers. Although, the majority of these accidents were not due to fault of Bapco drivers, the need for defensive driving was re-iterated as it would have a positive impact.

• 32 minor Process Incidents of which 10 have been PSE

tiered were recorded during March 2014. This includes 8 Tier 3 incidents and 1 Tier 4 incident. YTD, there have been 103 process related incidents out of which 1 has been classified as a significant incident.

• The Environmental Performance Index (EPI) is 3.9 versus the target of 7 mainly due to relatively poor performance of API separators and planned flaring during the shutdown activities. The API separators have now been cleaned up resulting in an improved performance of the Induced Air Floatation (IAF) Units.

• The composition of the EHSC was reviewed with a view to making it more streamlined and effective.

• The new Biological Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) has won the project of the year Distinction Award at the recently held Global Water Submit held in Paris, France. Well done to MEP for this achievement.

• The Petra Solar Panel Project won the Award under the category “Excellence in Environmental Projects and Products” at the recently held Off-Shore Arabia Conference & Exhibition held in Dubai and organised by the Regional Clean Sea Organization (RECSO)

These awards are clear testament to Bapco’s commitment towards the protection of the environment and sustainable development and its efforts to go beyond compliance by implementing such projects. Many Congratulations to the WWTP & Petra Solar project teams and all the supporting staff.

Key Issues discussed at the EHSC Meeting on Tuesday, 8th April 2014

GENERALINFORMATIONLocation: Maintenance Shops Nature of Incident: First Aid Date of Incident: 27 March 2014

INCIDENTDESCRIPTIONAt 7:30am, while a Contractor employee was putting on his safety helmet, a foreign object thought to be dust, rust or grit got dislodged from the helmet and entered the right eye of the employee.

EARLYLEARNINGPOINTSAll personal protective equipment should be checked and maintained by the employee.After working in dusty or dirty conditions, personal protective equipment should be inspected for any damage or accumulated dirt.

IMMEDIATEACTIONSThe employee received emergency treatment at the Refinery Clinic, where an eye shield was used. The employee was referred to the Private Ophthalmology Department.

CORRECTIVE/PREVENTIVEACTIONSEmployees are to be instructed at toolbox talks on the benefits of cleaning and maintaining all personal protective equipment.

Summer is right around the corner, and the temperature has begun to soar in Bahrain. Live by the following skincare tips to have healthy skin all summer long!1. Water is your best friendSpending more time in high temperatures outdoors can lead to internal dehydration, which could result in headaches and dizzy spells. To combat dehydration, drink a minimum of eight glasses of water a day as this keeps you refreshed whilst importantly, maintaining your body’s moisture balance. Water is also undoubtedly effective at detoxifying your system. However, do take note that water in its purest form has the most benefits, and consuming beverages like coffee and tea do not hydrate; in fact, they do the opposite! In addition to drinking water at home, it is highly recommended that you carry a bottle with you in your car and when you spend time in the outdoors.2. Don’t Underestimate SunscreenUnfortunately, sunscreen is often overlooked and it is a myth that such products are only intended for people with sensitive skin. There are a wide range of sun protection creams available in the market, and these days you can even find products to suit your specific skin type. Choose a sunscreen cream of a high SPF (Sun Protection Factor), to keep your skin well protected. It is also important that you re-apply the product every few hours, and sufficiently. Of course, the best thing you can do, although

not always viable, is to stay out of the sun completely. 3. Manage DamageUltraviolet light causes photo aging in the form of brown spots, coarse skin and wrinkles, upon exposure to the sun. And for those of us who still don’t wear sunscreen before braving the summer heat, there is a way out of suffering sore and painful skin. Skin cooling gels and

products are widely available and can help fight peeling, redness and inflammation. You should focus on applying the product to the parts of your skin that have turned reddish or pink, as this indicates that the sun has taken its toll on your skin! Once again, like the sunscreen cream, be generous in your application – it is your skin, after all. Protecting your skin from sun damage also keeps long-term skin diseases at bay.4. ExfoliateExfoliating your skin removes dead skin and debris to prevent clogging of your pores, and also improves hydration through the usage of toners and moisturisers. Before you use any products on your skin, make sure to exfoliate. Follow it up with a hydrating cream and sunscreen lotion for well-protected skin.

Tips for Healthy Skin This Summer

More than 1.2 million people die in road traffic crashes every year

SOURCE: WHO (2005)

Thursday, May 1, 2014 1515Environment, Health & Safety

Oral & Dental Care Activities Continue in AprilAs part of Bapco’s Medical Services Department’s health activities, the Oral and Dental Week continued in April, in line with the campaign titled “Oral Care is the Secret of Beauty and Health”.Employees from the Health Promotion Unit conducted field trips to various departments in the company with the aim of raising health awareness among employees and their families, which contributed effectively in fostering the health of individuals and the community. The event

comes as part of a series of health events and programmes that the unit is working on and is scheduled to implement throughout the company over the coming years as they are believed to bring great benefit to all employees.

GENERALINFORMATIONLocation: 4A Crude Unit Nature of Incident: Lost Time Injury Date of Incident: 6 April 2014INCIDENTSUMMARYDuring the Turnaround & Inspection Shutdown of the 4A Crude Unit, a Contractor employee twisted his left ankle while he was descending from a walkway into the Preflash/Atmos Pipe Trench. The employee was involved in the de-blinding of the steam system at the unit limit, where he stepped into the edge of an open drain channel located adjacent to the first step on the walkway, thus twisting his left ankle in the process.CAUSESImmediate Causes: 1. Stepping in an exposed drain channel that has not been covered. RootCauses:1. The drain channel layout and walkway stair-landing not meeting design standards.RECOMMENDATIONANDLESSONSLEARNTLessons learnt: 1. Focus on surroundings while moving in unfamiliar areas. 2. Always be conscious of your steps to avoid trips and falls. 3. Follow OSOOL #2: Always work in a safe and controlled condition.

4. Follow OSOOL #8: Always address abnormal conditions and never let them become accepted as normal. Recommendations: Plant Engineering Department to survey walking / working surfaces (in particular, the design of landing of staircases, walkways, and drain channels in pipe trenches) to identify hazardous conditions. FH&S (Occupational Hygiene Section) to prepare a plan for lighting illumination survey for existing old units and carry out periodic inspection of adequacy of lighting illumination during Turnaround & Inspection. FH&S will consider introducing and encouraging wearing half-boot safety shoes for Bapco and Contractor employees.

Safety BulletinInvestigation Summary: Contractor LTI

While Descending from Walkway

In line with its constant endeavours aimed at fostering and improving the health of company and contractor employees, and as part of its continuous environment, health and safety policy, Bapco has recently conducted a Run and Walk event on Saturday, 26 April 2014 at the Awali football pitch. The three kilometer walk was held for employees and their families and was attended by people of both genders and of all ages. In attendance was Bapco’s General Manager – Maintenance, Mr. Khalid Sabbagh. The event underlines Bapco’s commitment towards its EHS policy, and witnessed the enthusiastic participation of many company employees.

Run and Walk Event Held in Awali

• Contact lenses may be a better cosmetic option for some as compared to wearing glasses, but they require their share of precautions as well. Following proper lens care can help you avoid those nasty eye infections.

• Wash your hands with soap and water, and dry them well before handling contact lenses.

• Minimise contact with water – make sure to remove your contact lenses before you go swimming.

• Always use only the prescribed contact lens solution – other antiseptic liquids should not be used to substitute your lens solution.

• Replace your contact lenses after their prescribed time of use. For example, a pair of lenses intended for 30 days’ use shouldn’t be used for six weeks just because they have not done any damage in the past.

• Rub your contact lenses gently with your fingers, and then soak them in the prescribed solution. This will ensure superior cleaning.

• Your contact lenses’ case is no less important. Rinse the case with fresh solution and leave it to dry. The lens case also needs to be replaced periodically.

• Do not reuse your contact lens solution. It contains dust, protein and other dirt every time you soak your used lenses, so you would obviously not want the dirt to reattach itself to your lenses every time.

• If you experience redness, tearing, swelling or pain, remove the contact lenses immediately and get your eyes checked by a doctor.

• Never sleep with your contact lenses on, or expose them to heat or fire as this has the potential to cause permanent blindness.

Care for your Contact Lenses


Bapco Club Monthly Newsletter

Club’s Dine In Popular Events

Club’s Daily Activities

COFFEE SHOP

Salad Counter

Business lunch

Special of the day

Served during the week

Sunday- Thursday

11am - 3pm

THALI NIGHT

Every Thursday

Restaurant 7pm

BD 5.000 pp

For more information; Please contact us on 17753667 or 17753377

Family Friday Brunch

Www.bapcoclub.bapco.net

P.O. Box 25555, Awali

CLUB COFFEE SHOP CLUB RESTAURANT

SALAD BAR

A A C Buffet Menu

Wednesday 7th May 2014 7pm - Club Restaurant

BD 5.000 pp

AUTHENTIC ARABIC CUISINE

BOWLING

Junior practice - Saturday 8am - 12 noon

Bapco League - Sunday 5pm

Bapco inter dept. league - Monday 5pm

BADMINTON

Bapco Tournament every Monday

3rd March - 7th April - 5pm

SNOOKER

BBK Tournament

15th - 30th March - 8pm - close

SWIMMING POOL

Opening hours 8am - 10.45pm

Tuesday 13 May 2014

Restaurant - 7pm

Sunday 25th May 2014


ILM Level 2 Delegates Learn to Plan and Monitor Multiple Projects

Training & Development

During the month of April, 30 delegates who completed their first written assignment on time progressed to the next stage of their 8-month Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) Level 2 Certificate in Leadership and Team Skills programme. Senior Management Development Specialist Neil Porter got the delegates to complete the Belbin Team role inventory to identify their preferred role in a team, and over the coming month, they will complete this with their teams back at work. They also learnt about the stages of team formation and completed two case studies. On the second day they heard

from former ILM delegate Khalid Abdulla who shared his experiences of how they plan and monitor IT projects and how he used the skills learnt from ILM 2 and 3 to resolve a problem and save Bapco a large amount of money. Finally, each group was split into 3 teams and given 11 tasks to complete in 25 minutes. They had 40 minutes to design and plan the construction of a tower and prioritise the other tasks in terms of urgency and importance. The tasks were allocated to different team members based on their abilities and then the teams raced against the clock to complete all the agreed tasks on time to the required quality standard.

Bapco’s Oil Processing Department (South) has completed shutdown and major maintenance inthe period of March – April 2014 in cooperation with Shutdown and Major Maintenance, and other engineering units. Three units were closed during the shutdown process- 4A Crude Unit which is the biggest crude distillation unit, the 5VDU unit and the Keromerox unit, in addition to a number of other units in OPD (S) and other units related to Power &Utilities. This shutdown is the biggest in the (HUB-2) units in the history of the company.The biggest challenge for the company during the shutdown process was to control and monitor over 1500 Bapco and Contractor employees engaged in the inspection and maintenance of different units. Time was also another major challenge as the plan included the shutdown and inspection of around 600 machines, pumps, vacuum

units, heat exchangers and other equipemtn in the company from mid-March to mid-April, with the environment and safety as the top priority. The commitment of all parties adhering to safety procedures has resulted in achieving the target within the allotted time and budget.In addition to maintenance done in the units, there was also an upgrade of the system in the Control Room, which was upgraded to the Centum VP System to enhance the monitoring system and reliability.The shutdown involved effective planning, monitoring and risk assessment studies in addition to the availability of all supervisors, which enhanced teamwork and accountability. Upon completion, Bapco’s Management thanked all the concerned departments and employees for their diligent efforts.

OPD (S) Completes Shutdown and Major Maintenance

Faisal Mosawi from Bapco’s OS&E department, recently bid farewell to the company after nearly 18 years of dedicated service. He joined Bapco in December 1996 as Shift Tag Engineer. A farewell ceremony was held on the occasion of his retirement, in the presence of Mr. Abdul

Elah Fakhroo, Manager – OS&E, who thanked Faisal for his dedication and efforts and wished him all the best for his future. Faisal expressed his gratitude to Bapco for its continuous support during his long career, and wished his colleagues and friends in Bapco continued success.

Faisal Mosawi of OS&E Bids Farewell

The Bapco Toastmasters Club recently held their meeting no. 164, which was headed by Hussain Abdul Karim, Vice President. The topic of discussion at the meeting was “Chicken Out”, which was explained by the Master of Ceremonies, Ghada Al Molani as one which deals with how an individual “chickens out” when they are faced with adverse situations and how they can overcome this behaviour.The event included 4 sessions, which included an introduction session for members present at the meeting, a SHEQ moment by Toastmaster Reem Ebrahim, where she discussed Diabetes, competition sessions, and a prepared speeches and table topic session. In his speech, Mr. Abdul Karim discussed leadership characteristics that need to be possessed by

an individual, and also congratulated Mr. Mahmood Mirza on winning “Governor of Area 35” for 2014-2015, a position which will include him administering and following the activities and functions of 5 Toastmaster clubs. He then encouraged members to attend the Bahrain Toastmasters Conference for Division K, which will be sponsored by Bapco and will be held on May 3 at the Bapco Club, where a number of Toastmasters clubs are scheduled to participate.In the table top speech competition, Alex Ginete won First Place Mahmood Mirza won Best Evaluator and Ali Saleh was declared winner of the Prepared Speech competition, while Sarah Faqihi was awarded the Project 1 ribbon.

Toastmasters Club Holds Meeting No. 164


Strategic Plan - Engineering Services Unit DivisionESU Division has developed 7 initiatives for 2014 during Strategic Business Planning workshop last November. The initiatives are:Improve the process for CRE facilitated incident investigation: Review CRE’s existing incident investigation process and implement improvements as deemed necessaryEstablish a Risk and Reliability Center of Excellence (COE):Establish a Risk and Reliability Center of Excellence (COE) not only for Bapco but also for all future stakeholders, including NOGA and nogaholding companies, BMP partners, government agencies.Cost Management System Competency Enhanced : This project aims to establish a Cost Management System and to enhance project execution efficiency for Engineering Projects amounting to value less than US dollar 10 million. Gas Desulfurization Feasibility Study: - This includes phase 1 & 2 of CPDEP.

- Feasibility Study of gas desulphurization.- To meet future legislative EWP.- To meet end users H2S operational limitations requirements.Implement engineering information management system (EIMS): EIMS is aiming at replacing the EDMS/CAD non intelligent systems to an integrated, data-centric, intelligent and rule driven suite of applications. it is a multi-disciplinary set of applications that links to a common database where engineering information can be shared and utilized by different engineering disciplines. this includes a 3D modeling application, intelligent P&IDs, instrument database and intelligent electrical module with a common data management system. Reliability: Manpower needs Satisfied & Training Completed for BMPPC&I: Enhance PC&I In-House Projects Management

Interdepartmental Badminton Tournament ConcludesThe 2014 Bapco Interdepartmental Round-Robin Badminton Tournament finals and presentation ceremony were held on Monday, 7 April at 7:30pm at the Bapco Club in Awali. The tournament was won by Tatweer – Team 1, who were followed by Refining 2 as First Runners Up and Maintenance as 2nd Runners Up.The tournament was held under the auspices of Bapco’s Public Relations Department, as part of the company’s overall internal sports programme.

Following the final match, Bapco’s General Manager- Maintenance, Mr. Khalid Sabbagh distributed prizes and tokens of appreciation to all tournament winners and participants.Also present at the ceremony were Mr. Mahmood Mirza, Manager - Shutdown and Maintenance, Mr. A. Redha Haqiqi, Manager - Maintenance Services and Chairman of the Bapco Sports Committee, company superintendents, players and supporters of the participating teams.


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19Social PageList of New Books at Awali LibraryMusicians Wow Bahrain Crowds

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Legendary German rock band The Scorpions and top international DJ Afrojack, as well as award-winning musician and DJ Craig David took the Bahrain crowds by storm at performances centered on the tenth anniversary of the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix held last month in Sakhir. Passionate fans turned up in force, many flying in from other countries to enjoy the musical gala. The Scorpions churned out many

of their all-time hits like “Rock You like a Hurricane” and younger fans also expressed their delight at having Afrojack in Bahrain. Craig David was performing in Bahrain for the second time, after his first concert in 2003 following the launch of his album, “Slicker than Your Average”.

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The auto rickshaw, otherwise known as an “auto”, a “rick” or a “tuk-tuk” is a three-wheeled means of public transport predominantly used on roads in India, China, Thailand, and parts of Africa and Europe. A standard auto rickshaw can accommodate a total of three to four people (including the driver) and is generally open on both sides, unlike a car. Auto rickshaws have often been described as “a fusion of a motorcycle and a car”. In some countries, auto rickshaws are so prevalent that it eliminates the need for many people to own a car. The body of the auto rickshaw is made of sheet metal, and the vehicle consists of a canvas roof

and three wheels. The interior is divided into two parts; the front seats the driver, and the back is capable of accommodating two to three passengers at once. Auto rickshaws are driven with handlebars as opposed to a steering wheel and usually operate like taxis do, with a metre which records the distance run during a trip and the payment due. Newer models of the auto rickshaw run on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) to minimise environmental pollution. So the next time you visit an Asian country, be sure to

enjoy a ride in one of these zippy little automobiles – a memorable ride is pretty much guaranteed!

Ingredients1 cup uncooked Orzo2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 7 teaspoons unsalted butter, divided 1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon freshly

ground black pepper Preparation1. Cook orzo according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain. Place orzo in a medium bowl. Stir in parsley and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cover and keep warm.2. While orzo cooks, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

Sprinkle shrimp with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add half of shrimp to pan; sauté 2 minutes or until almost done. Transfer shrimp to a plate. Melt 1 teaspoon butter in pan. Add remaining shrimp to pan; sauté 2 minutes or until almost done. Transfer to plate.3. Melt remaining 1

tablespoon butter in pan. Add garlic to pan; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Stir in shrimp, juice, and pepper; cook 1 minute or until shrimp are done.

Three-wheeled Wonder

Number Block• Try to fill in the missing numbers. • The missing numbers are integers between 0 and 9.• The numbers in each row add up to totals to the right.• The numbers in each column add up to the totals along the bottom.• The diagonal lines also add up the totals to the right.

The Bahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco) offers its sympathy and condolences to Mr. Jose Zambano of Bapco’s Oil Processing Department on the sad demise of his mother. May God rest her soul in eternal peace.

Condolence Message

Recipe – Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi

Thursday, May 1, 201420 Sport

• A monthly newspaper issued by The Bahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco) • Editorial: Dinesh Ramanathan Photos: Duaij Khalifa Design: Ahmed Bucheeri

Bahrain Industrial Bowling LeagueGolden Triangle League – Week 1

Raed Ahmed scores High GameHigh Series for Al Shawoosh

Week 1 of the Golden Triangle Bowling League was played at the Ozone Centre on 1 April 2014, producing the following results:In Group A, BDF and GPIC held each other to a draw, with the score being leveled at 4-4. GPIC’s guest player, Mohammed Al Shawoosh, scored 254 points for High Game and 724 for High Series score of the week. BDF team’s guest player Yousif Al Awadhi, on the other hand, managed to score 235 for High Game, while

his colleague, Nasser Al Sulaiti scored 642 for High Series.In Group B, Tatweer overcame Banagas 6-2.During this contest Banagas guest bowler Raed Ahmed scored 267 for High Game for the week and 665 for High Series. From Tatweer, Medal Villanueva notched up 235 for High Game and team captain Esa Akbar scored 634for High Series.In the following week, Group A’s GPIC were scheduled to play against Pioneers, while BDF received a bye.In Group B, Banagas will play against MOIC, while Tatweer receives a bye.

The Bapco Ladies Basketball Team beat Hidd Sports Club by 12 points, at the recently conducted Bahrain Basketball Association tournament played at the Zain arena in Um Al Hassam which propelled them to third place in the overall standings. Two of Bapco’s team members have been chosen as members of

Bahrain’s national team, in their upcoming contest in Kuwait. Commenting on the occasion, the Bapco team’s facilitator, Miss Nadia Muradi said that the team’s efforts during the tournament are a notable achievement, as this is the first time that Bapco has participated in the tournament. Nadia further congratulated all the

players on their hard work and efforts, and wished them further success.

Ladies Basketball TeamThird in Tournament

Janet McAlpine wins 26th Bahrain Ladies Open Golf Championship

Interdepartmental Bowling LeagueWeek 1, Round Robin Masters Championship 2014

The Awali Golf Club hosted the 51st Bahrain Golf Championship on Friday and Saturday, 4th and 5th April with over a hundred local and overseas players seen teeing-off on Day 1 on the AGC’s 6685-yard championship course in breezy conditions and blue skies with Club Captain Steve Brown leading the way.In what turned into a battle between two players, Daniel Owen and Hamad Mubarak Afnan (who were joint leaders at the end of Day 1 and coincidentally drawn in the same group for Day 1’s play),

Hamad emerged victorious after 36 holes,by one stroke. This became his fifth win of the Bahrain Open Golf Championship, the first of which he won 23 years ago in 1991.Prizes were presented by Bapco’s Acting Chief Executive, Mr. Adel Almoayyed and AGC Club Captain Steve Brown.The champion of the 51st Bahrain Open was Hamad Mubarak Afnan (gross 139), the runner-up Daniel Owen (140), and Abdulla Al Hakam (146) grabbed a score of third place.

The Awali Golf Club hosted the 26th Bahrain Ladies Golf Championship on Friday and Saturday, 28-29 March 2014 under clear blue skies.24 local and overseas lady golfers commenced battle with the 6309-yard, Par 76 course. Friday’s play saw two home players - Janet McAlpine and Sarah Hobday

carding the best scores with gross 87 for the first 18 holes of the competition. Also in contention was Royal Golf Club player Danielle Sheppard with a gross 90 who was placed third at the half-way mark. On Day 2, the race for the trophy continued between Sarah and Janet. The closing holes saw Janet take the lead by 1 shot which she maintained at the last hole to win the trophy for the first time.Prizes were presented to the winners by Mr. Adel Almoayyed, Acting Chief Executive of the Championship’s major sponsor, Bapco. Full prize-winner results were as follows: 26th Bahrain Ladies Open Golf champion: Janet McAlpine - 176 (winner), Sarah Hobday – 177 (runner-up) and Danielel Sheppard -180 (third place).

The first week of Round Robin qualification for Master’s championship with handicap was played on Monday, 14 April 2014 and 12 players challenged each others in (Round Robin ) session and the result was as follows: First place : Fahad Al Saati from Tatweer with total of 1344 pins. Second place : Mahdi Hassan of Marketing with total of 1268 pinsThird place : Khaled Abdulla of I T D with total of 1267 pinsFourth place : Hassan Hubaishi of Projects with total of 1263 pinsFifth place : Hamed Eid of Security with total of 1257 pins Sixth place: Nasser Shareef of Tatweer with total of 1201 pinsSeventh place: Abdul Latif Moh’d of Marketing with total of1186 pins.Eight place : Esa Akbar of Projects with total of 1151 pinsNinth place : Ahmed Jawad of Engineering with total of 1145 pins.Tenth place : Abdulla Saleh of Engineering with total of 1123 pinsEleventh place: Hassan Qaed of Security with total of 1089 pinsTwelfth place : Jassem Ebrahim of Refining with total of 1066 pinsThis week, the rest of the games will be played, plus a game to choose the top 5 players for step ladder where the player in fifth position should challenge the player who is in fourth position and the winner to compete with the player of third position and the winner to play against the player of second position and the winner to challenge the top player who should beat the top player twice to became the champion . The player in first position will emerge the champion for 2014 upon winning.

Hamad Mubarak Afnan wins 51st Bahrain Open Golf Championship

the islander issue 35, may 1

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