Comments Off on Penspen Awarded Global PMC Framework Agreement with ADNOC
Penspen has been awarded a prestigious Project Management Consultancy (PMC) framework agreement from the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC).
The framework agreement, secured by Penspen’s Middle East and Africa region, is for the provision of PMC services to cover a wide range of requirements on a call-off basis and the supervision of ADNOC’s contractors globally.
It will serve all ADNOC Group companies, catering to the upstream, midstream and downstream segments.
It is envisaged that the agreement will cover PMC contracts for all stages of the project lifecycle, including the global supervision of Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) contractors, Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractors and licensors. It has been set up to support ADNOC’s continuing growth plans for the Middle East and Africa.
The agreement will run for four years, with an optional two-year extension.
Peter O’Sullivan, Penspen’s CEO, said: “We are honoured to have been awarded this significant contract from ADNOC which enables the effective supervision of the company’s contractors globally. It recognises the strengths of our ‘One Penspen’ approach in ensuring the client receives a uniform and consistently high quality service from the chosen contractors – irrespective of their location.”
Comments Off on Penspen Partners with MJM Energy for the Study of Gas Pipeline Network in Senegal
Penspen has partnered with MJMEnergy, a leading gas and energy consultancy, for the gas-to-power study early development phase in Senegal. Penspen will be providing the key technical services for the sizing and routing of the pipeline network options, plus cost estimating. The integrated MJMEnergy and Penspen team will work closely with the government of Senegal to support the overall development of its gas-to-power strategy. The contract has been awarded by the International Finance Corporation, part of the World Bank, in association with the Senegalese Ministry of Petroleum and Energy.
Significant offshore oil and gas discoveries have transformed the energy outlook in Senegal and the country is now undertaking a major domestic project to bring the benefit of this natural resource to its citizens.
Penspen will undertake technical investigations of the natural gas network scenarios for connecting potential gas consumers with new gas supplies. It will also provide a conceptual design for the gas network infrastructure, a cost estimate and schedule for developing the network, and risk assessments for the design, land access, construction, operation, environmental, social and technical aspects.
MJMEnergy will define the gas markets, economic and financial aspects of the project, and develop the institutional framework and business requirements for the new, public-private gas network company required to build, own and operate the network. This scope of work is to focus on defining the objectives and business plan of the new enterprise, as well as its strategy, including the gas market and regulatory requirements, a SWOT analysis and pro forma financial statements.
Peter O’Sullivan, Penspen’s CEO said: “We are pleased to be contributing to the development of Senegal’s domestic gas sector. This important project is a significant milestone for the country in providing access to competitive and clean supplies of energy to its people. We look forward to using our deep technical experience to help Senegal maximise the benefit from the natural gas it has discovered within its territorial waters.”
Comments Off on International Women in Engineering Day 2019 – Adriana Galvis Fuentes
Llevo más de 15 años trabajando en el área de ingeniería, primero como interventora residente en proyectos construcción de puentes vehiculares y posteriormente como profesional de mantenimiento e integridad de oleoductos y siempre, en cada caso, mi vocación ha sido la mejor elección y pertenezco al grupo de profesionales que sienten el compromiso y empoderamiento permanente, sin olvidar que somos parte de un equipo de trabajo.
No ha sido fácil abrirme paso en un medio donde el mayor porcentaje son profesionales hombres, sobre todo en las labores de mantenimiento de ductos, ya que el trabajo en campo abierto, sobre todo en aquellos sistemas donde es difícil el acceso a los derechos de vía, por la seguridad física, superar topografías laderas inestables, entre otros aspectos, es más difícil para la mujer. Sin embargo, todo este panorama ha sido la escuela de formación para llegar a donde estoy. He crecido como persona, como profesional y me ha llevado a valorar al ser humano, a mi familia y sobre todo reconocer que el que me ha sostenido es Dios.
Actualmente como integrante del equipo de trabajo Penspen Americas, me queda solo agradecer la oportunidad brindada. Al mirar atrás me siento satisfecha conmigo misma.
Comprendo que en esta etapa de mi carrera debe existir un compromiso sincero de formar a otras mujeres jóvenes que están iniciando la ingeniería. Enseñarles con mi ejemplo, que la ingeniería no solo es especializarse en una rama del saber sino que brinda todo un abanico de posibilidades que llegan a ser emocionantes, sin olvidar o reemplazar el rol o diseño de mujer en la familia, en el servicio a los demás.
La mujer, por su diseño, tenemos la capacidad de crear nuevos métodos, de liderar grupos interdisciplinarios, de incentivar, de enseñar sobre todo el compromiso con nuestra profesión y familia, resolver problemas, características que nos deben hacer únicas y nos lleve a sobresalir sin pisotear a nadie, sintiendo satisfacción por el deber cumplido.
Así que estos son mis consejos para las jóvenes ingenieras:
Amar la profesión sin que esto te desvincule de tus deberes familiares.
Atreverse a aceptar los nuevos retos, saliendo de la zona de confort.
Participar en los programas que ofrece la empresa para el crecimiento personal y profesional.
Rodease de mujeres sencillas, de las que están en cargos técnicos, las que están en campo. Que sientan que a través de la distancia están acompañadas y que su trabajo es importante. Siempre aprendemos las unas de las otras.
Siempre ser femenina. El que portes botas pantaneras, overoles, tus libretas de apuntes en cualquier bolsillo, no dejas de ser mujer.
Por ser ingeniera tienes una visión diferente de la vida. Es lo que escogiste y debes sentirte satisfecha y feliz.
Comments Off on Penspen Partners with Ankaa Consulting to Expand Asset Integrity Services in Asia
Penspen, a leading global provider of engineering and project management services to the energy industry, has partnered with asset risk, integrity management and digital solutions services company, Ankaa Consulting, to help bolster our asset integrity offering in the Asia region.
We are currently providing asset integrity services to a number of clients in the region and the agreement will strengthen our presence in the area, by growing our pool of local resources and helping us to gain valuable knowledge and expertise.
Noel Denton, Regional Director, said: “Penspen has operated in Asia for 38 years and grown our team and client base over this time. The agreement will allow us to be even more accessible to our clients in Malaysia and we look forward to developing alongside Ankaa Consulting to create a superior service to all in the Asian market.”
Raza Amin, Managing Director of Ankaa Consulting said: “Ankaa Consulting complements Penspen service offerings and together we are able to meet all aspects of our clients’ risk and integrity management needs, including delivering a customised asset integrity management digital system, fully integrated with our client’s enterprise system. Our partnership provides Ankaa Consulting with a wider market foot-print to serve our customers across Asia and strengthens our joint technical capabilities in Malaysia.”
If you would like further information regarding Penspen’s asset integrity services in Asia, we will be exhibiting at Oil and Gas Asia on booth 7005 from June 18th-20th 2019.
Comments Off on World Day for Safety & Health at Work: Top Tips for Driving for Work Safely
At Penspen, driving is a major risk. We’re marking World Day for Safety & Health at Work 2019 with some of our top tips for driving safely for work.
We are committed to the goal of Zero Harm and have established clear guidance when driving for work, to help reduce accidents on the road.
According to the World Health Organisation, road traffic accidents are the 8th leading cause of death across all age groups and have increased to 1.35 million per year.
Safety is our number one priority, which is why we implement our company driving rules throughout Penspen.
We aim to drive SMART:
Secure – wear your seatbelt and secure loads
Manage – plan and assess journeys and check vehicles before setting off
Alert – be alert to hazards, fit and fully rested before journeys
Reduce – reduce your speed to road, weather and vehicle conditions
Telephone – do not make or receive phone calls whilst driving
Using this guidance, we’ve put together the following tips for staying safe when driving for work.
Tips for Driving for Work Safely
Set your mobile phone to ‘Do Not Disturb’ while driving
This will prevent distractions from your mobile phone by all stopping calls or texts from coming through whilst you are driving. A message will alert those attempting to contact you that you are currently driving and will respond when you are parked up and it is safe to do so.
Always drive within the speed limit
Travelling at higher speeds can mean that you have less time to react to potential hazards around you and will increase stopping time.
Plan your journey in advance and allow adequate time to reach your destination
When planning your journey, ensure you include enough time for regular rest breaks and consider any foreseeable changes to traffic and road conditions, which may increase your journey time.
Check the weather forecast before setting off
When driving, wet weather and slippery road surfaces can increase stopping distances, while fog can reduce visibility, leading to an increased risk of accidents.
Service and maintain your vehicle on a regular basis
Check your vehicle before every journey and ensure that you check the tyres, oil and brakes on a regular basis. If you notice any issues with your vehicle, get these looked at immediately.
When travelling in winter, ensure you have the following emergency supplies within your vehicle: a fully charged mobile phone, a change of warm/waterproof clothing, emergency food, a warm drink, salt and a shovel.
Adverse winter weather conditions can cause additional hazards when driving. Assess your journey and take note of advice on whether or not it is safe to travel.
Take regular breaks when driving long distances
Take a 15-minute break for every 2 hours of driving and stop in a safe place if you are feeling tired.
When possible, try to avoid driving at high risk times
Between 02:00-06:00am and 14:00-16:00pm are likely to be the higher risk times to drive. Avoid driving when you would usually be sleeping; if necessary, arrange an overnight.
Ensure you have access to emergency equipment within your vehicle
This can include: a first aid kit, a high-visibility jacket and a hazard warning triangle for use in the event of a breakdown.
Comments Off on Penspen Opens New Office in Aberdeen Following Growing Demand for Services
Penspen, a leading global provider of engineering,
asset integrity and project management services to the energy industry, has
opened a new office in Aberdeen following a growth in demand for its
engineering and asset integrity services in the area.
Opened in March, Penspen can now deliver projects
for both local and global clients from the office as well as grow its presence
in the area. Based in the City’s Queen’s
Gardens, the new location allows the company’s specialist consultants to work
more closely and efficiently with its North East clients, to deliver services
such as conceptual engineering, field development studies, operational support,
independent design reviews, process engineering services, life extension and
decommissioning services for Offshore and Onshore developments.
Penspen resources include a number of highly
experienced engineers, many with over 25 years of North Sea experience across
the full EPIC project cycle.
Peter O’Sullivan, Penspen’s chief executive
officer, commented:
“Our new office opening in Aberdeen marks a
positive return to the City. We have many exciting clients in the North East
and it is an important base for us to have.
“Having an office there will present more
opportunities for us to work even closer with our clients, an important factor
when delivering projects as efficiently and effectively as we can for clients. Our team has a wealth of knowledge and
experience and we will be able to provide a range of services to our new and
existing clients.”
Fraser Ross, Engineering Lead for Aberdeen,
comments:
“This is a fantastic and exciting opportunity to re-establish our engineering capability in the local market. Having worked in the previous office for over 10 years, I am proud to be part of the team here, tasked with building the business. Having the full support of Peter and his executive team in addition to our regional offices across the globe has made the process more achievable.”
Comments Off on Penspen and JQEC Awarded Construction Supervision Contract by Kuwait Ministry of Electricity & Water
Penspen, a leading global provider of engineering and project management services to the energy industry and Jassim Qabazard Engineering Consultants (JQEC), a Kuwaiti multidisciplinary architectural and engineering consulting company, have signed an agreement with the Ministry of Electricity and Water (MEW), Government of Kuwait for supervision services of five power stations in the country.
The project management consultancy contract, signed in March 2019, will be valid for a duration of three years. Penspen’s team will be responsible for the management and administration of the procurement and construction contractors for the following MEW power stations:
Doha West Power Station
Suwaikh Power Station
Sabiya Power Station
Az Zour Power Station
Al Kheiran Power Station
The procurement and construction
contractors’ scope includes residual engineering, detailed engineering (based
on requirement), procurement and construction through to the commissioning stages
of the power stations.
Penspen’s Executive Vice President Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, Neale Carter said: “We have already worked extensively with MEW for successful completion of the Phase I (detailed engineering) and are confident that our experience will help the company to deliver its objectives more efficiently. We look forward to a great working partnership.”
Penspen and JQEC have come
together for this specific project wherein Penspen’s global technical expertise
and JQEC’s local knowledge will help in achieving MEW’s objectives through
successful project execution.
Comments Off on Penspen to Deliver New NVQ Course with SGN
Penspen has been successful in securing a contract with SGN to deliver a Gas Pressure Control Level 3 NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) Diploma over the next two years. The programme will help to develop SGN’s pressure control staff, to ensure their continuous development and compliance with required safety technical competencies.
SGN manages the network that distributes natural and green gas to 5.9 million homes and business across Scotland and the south of England.
The completion of the NVQ program will be led and delivered from both Penspen’s purpose built training centre in Neath and SGN’s training facilities in Ashford. The course will also be supported by SGN’s own staff in the field.
Penspen’s Head of Technical Training, Rick Murfet, commented: “Securing this contract to deliver the NVQ demonstrates the work Penspen has done over the last ten10 years in delivering an internal NVQ program, which has great relevance to the market as it faces key challenges with skills gaps and an ageing workforce.”
The twelve-week Pressure Control Training Course provides hands-on experience in the functional maintenances and overhauls of pressure reducing equipment across all pressure ranges, up to and including high pressure systems.
The training plan has been developed to ensure trainees undertaking the diploma in Engineering Maintenance (Mechanical) are provided with an understanding of the most common equipment and typical arrangements they will encounter in the field.
This plan will build upon learners’ knowledge and understanding in a logical sequence and will be delivered over an 18-24-month period. Trainees will attend for formal off-job training in two groups, approximately every 6-8 weeks.
On completion of the program delegates will:
Understand the operating standards and the legislation that impacts upon owners and operators of gas pipelines and assets;
Recognise safe working practices when working in hazardous areas, including site entry, safe use of electrical equipment and emergency/evacuation procedures;
Be qualified to oversee and perform functional maintenances and overhauls of pressure reducing equipment across all pressure ranges up to and including high pressure systems.
To maximise the effectiveness of the training and consolidate learning, it is essential that the trainees are provided with opportunities for exposure to the plant and maintenance activities whilst working with experienced operators. Trainees must also be provided with on-the-job assessment opportunities at appropriate times throughout their training period. Penspen will support with each of these elements as the course progresses.
Comments Off on Penspen Celebrates Colombian Success with New Office and Contract Win
Penspen, a leading global provider of engineering, asset integrity and project management services to the energy industry, has recently opened a new office in Bogota, Colombia. This follows the award of a two-year contract with CENIT, a subsidiary of ECOPETROL.
Opened in November 2018, the new project office will initially employ approximately 10 members of staff, with this number is expected to increase over the next year. Staff employed in the new office include specialists in integrity, corrosion and in-line inspection,
The new office will fulfil the company’s latest contract win with CENIT. Penspen will provide an integral service of structural analysis for assessment and inspection of the hydrocarbon transport infrastructure. Work began at the end of 2018 and is expected to be completed by approximately the end of 2020.
As part of this project, Penspen has formed an alliance with a non-destructive testing company, ADEMINCOL. The partnership will help to provide a comprehensive service and cover the technical requirements of the contract, such as the provision of in-field inspection, including non-destructive testing.
Peter O’sullivan, Penspen’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “Our presence in this area has grown over the past 15 years. The need for our services across projects in this region is increasing and our new office opening and this contract win is a testament to our work and commitment to this area.
“Located in Bogota, we’ll be able to provide on the ground support to our clients from this base. Our team has a wealth of knowledge and experience and are able to provide clients with a range of our services. We look forward to working with CENIT and growing our presence in this area.”
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