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s expected, the COVID-19 pandemic has put a toll on the construction industry across the globe. The outbreak continued to affect numerous construction projects across many countries, causing the industry to experience a decline in the demand for its products. This will eventually lead to overcapacity in many regions. Cement companies, on the other hand, will likely survive the crisis, given that cement is the second most utilized product in the world next to potable water. In fact, most governments have deemed these businesses as essential amid the COVID-19 scare and prompted them to continue their operations despite the low demand globally.
Covid-19 Impact on the Global Cement Industry It is be easy for them to recover post-pandemic as economic growth, urbanization, and population growth will be contribute to increased cement consumption.
However, the industry has faced several challenges even before the pandemic struck. One of which is the call to further reduce Although it is still too early their carbon footprint and achieve carbon neutrality to lessen to depict the implications of their greenhouse gas emissions to under 7%. In order for them COVID-19 to the sector as the to move forward, companies should look into strengthening their outbreak’s long-term impact on competitiveness and sustainability. the economy is still uncertain, the cement industry has been For their long-term viability, firms must begin their carbon faring fairly well during these emissions, especially since governments, investors, and the tough times. public are starting to voice out their environmental concerns. Health and safety compliance to the new workplace rules proves to be no challenge as cement plants already feature tightly controlled work environment, fewer onsite personnel, and most of the work activities are done outdoors.
Cement companies who will prioritize sustainability even during this period of uncertainty will likely emerge victorious and will be operating in the longer run.
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8 Co Ban Kiat Hardware: Together in Excellence with Global Market Leaders
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LG commits to Expansion Strategy in Middle East and Africa as Most Trusted HVAC Partner
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Covid-19 Impact on the Global Cement Industry
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The Engineering Challenges of High-Rise Buildings and How to Overcome Them
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Pan-United Unveils Transformative Digital Offering; Signs Agreement with South Korea’s Largest Concrete Company Eugene Corporation
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LG Empowers UAE bisunesses to accelerate Air Solutions Agenda
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Co Ban Kiat Hardware: Together in Excellence with Global Market Leaders
It is no secret that the Co Ban Kiat Hardware Inc. has been a significant catalyst in changing the landscape of the Philippine hardware industry. From its first humble store in Manila’s Chinatown in the 1920s to the numerous chains and brands they are now managing, CBK Hardware has dedicated itself to bringing high-quality building supplies to all Filipinos, especially after the devastating ruins brought by World War II. Over the past few decades, the company has done an aggressive expansion strategy with its consistent acquisition of global brands, all of which did not only improve the productivity and efficiency of business operations but also brought about comfort and convenience to many Filipinos’ lives. This has eventually made CBK Hardware the largest network supplier of the biggest brands in the hardware industry, brands that have also been in the market for hundreds of years. With the combined years of experience of Co Ban Kiat Hardware (100 Years), Ridgid (97 Years), Stanley (177 Years), Nilfisk (114 Years), Yale 180 Years, Chubbsafes 200 Years, Fairbanks (190 Years), and Delta (almost 100 Years), there is no doubt that thousands of Filipino customers can expect an exceptional service and product innovations will be delivered with impeccable quality. 8
CBK Hardware and RIDGID Industrial Products Since its foundation in 1923, RIDGID has been offering products that are crafted not only for strength and effectiveness but also for legacy. The company has always aimed to produce tools and gadgets that complete jobs more quickly and reliably, something that Co Ban Kiat Hardware also values. Because of this, CBK Hardware has continuously strengthened its longstanding relationship with RIDGID by providing Filipinos with a portfolio of highly advanced products for diagnostics, inspection, and locating to effectively address pipe and drain underground problems. This highly advanced industrial products for diagnostics, inspection & locating, drain cleaning, threading & pipe fabrication, wrenches & tubing tools, utility & electricians tools, general purpose & hand tools and wet/dry vacuums, in turn, optimized investments with a positive impact as it brought about job profitability and efficiency to business operations.
CBK Hardware and Stanley Premium Tools Stanley tools have been helping professional contractors and homeowners build, repair, and protect as far back as 1843. Thanks to its innovative products that has always been synonymous with quality, reliability, and value, it is no longer surprising that Stanley is the industry-leading hand tool supplier in the globe for over 177 years now. Through CBK Hardware, Filipinos are able to experience the excellence of Stanley tools. This legacy continues as Co Ban Kiat Hardware and Stanley’s partnership remain strong, providing the country with unparalleled hand tools, power tools, and automotive and mechanic tools. 9
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CBK Hardware and Lincoln Electric Welding Expert Now more than ever, welding serves as a critical enabling technology in various metal industries in the Philippines since many sectors, including construction, infrastructure, and development mining, are starting to expand. Thankfully, Co Ban Kiat Hardware has partnered with Lincoln Electric to provide Filipinos with the most comprehensive portfolio of solutions that will deliver measurable value to customers and their operations. Founded in 1895, this welding expert is the global leader in arc welding and cutting and has been delivering high-quality, industry-standard technologies for 125 years now.
CBK Hardware and Nilfisk Professional Cleaning Equipment Since its foundation in 1906, Nilfisk as the global leader in professional cleaning industry has been offering easy-to-use and reliable products that have been incredibly popular in industrial, commercial, and consumer markets. Even after 114 years, Nilfisk thrives on the determination to think big and provide innovative technology. With the help of Co Ban Kiat Hardware, Filipinos have seen Nilfisk products as tools that can handle tasks as light as household chores and as demanding as heavy-duty industrial cleaning, eventually naming the company as the leading supplier of professional cleaning equipment in the Philippines. 12
CBK Hardware and Yale Security System When Linus Yale Sr. became a lock master in 1840, he decided to found the now leading lock in the globe, Yale. Now, 180 years later, the brand boast a unique global reach with its products ranging from digital door locks, safes, and alarms to mechanical door locks and padlocks. Yale has formed a mutually beneficial partnership with Co Ban Kiat Hardware over the years, and the former has introduced Yale digital door locks to the Philippine market to ensure that the best innovative protection available is delivered to communities and establishments, securing everything that matters.
CBK Hardware and Chubbsafes Safes & Vaults For 200 years, Chubbsafes has transformed the norm in security with its wide array of products featuring unique combination of robustness, reliability, and modern designs. The driving force of Chubbsafes has inspired Co Ban Kiat Hardware to bring this renowned brand in safes and vaults business in the Philippines, providing Filipinos with access to quality security products and solutions.
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CBK Hardware and Fairbanks Weighing Scale As one of the oldest manufacturers in the US, 190-year-old Fairbanks has set the standard for weighing industry as it provides a wide range of scales from table-top bench to heavyduty truck models. Even in the Philippines, the brand is a top leader when it comes to weighing equipment and services thanks to its valuable 90-year affiliation with CBK Hardware.
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CBK Hardware and Delta Faucets For almost 100 years now, Delta has been helping people live better with water through its full line of showers, faucets, accessories, and plumbing fixtures. With CBK’s strong partnership with the brand and its diverse line of products, the former continues its pioneering efforts to upgrade Filipinos’ living standard. These global hardware brands were able to stretch its product coverage deeper with its fruitful partnership with Co Ban Kiat Hardware. Its distribution network reached different level of market, bringing convenience to life in many aspects. They have the vision and powered the opportunities to bring Co Ban Kiat Hardware Inc. to its 100years. Co Ban Kiat Hardware will remain to expand and strengthen its product portfolio with continued growth opportunities in the years to come to provide more years of world class hardware solutions.
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About CBK Hardware For almost a hundred years, a family’s surname has become synonymous to the country’s biggest hardware supply company. Co Ban Kiat Hardware Incorporated, of the Cobankiat family has a regular client network of more than 1,500 industrial organizations; 1,600 traditional community hardware stores, and 584 home building specialty chain of stores across Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. This ever-growing conglomerate traces its humble roots to Manila Chinatown, as a pioneer enterprise started by family’s patriarch, Mr. Cobankiat in 1920. Despite the ruins of World War II, the business goes back to its feet in 1948, rebuilding a storefront from the very same spot where it was known for three decades. This ever-growing conglomerate traces its humble roots to Manila Chinatown, as a pioneer enterprise started by family’s patriarch, Mr. Cobankiat in 1920. Despite the ruins of World War II, the business goes back to its feet in 1948, rebuilding a storefront from the very same spot where it was known for three decades.
While the Filipinos continue to rebuild their lives post war, CBK Hardware sees the opportunity to introduce the retail concept once unheard for in hardware industry. Cobankiat Hardware brought the first DIY business in the Asia. A do it on yourself concept that created Cobankiat hardware in the Philippines. The Hardware Workshop Store is the fruit if this endeavor. CBK Hardware further cemented its legendary distribution channel with the creation of Coby’ Design Center in Edsa Shangi La in 1996, a specialty store that caters to discriminating taste of modern Filipinos. In 1997, Mr. Johnny Cobankiat, the 4th generation Cobankiat leader, set another milestone for the company when he brings a franchise of Ace Hardware USA to the Philippines, and signs up CBK Hardware as one of its major suppliers. This further expanded into delivering quality world class products nearer to families of Filipino overseas workers in the countryside. A century’s excellence can quickly pass, and guided by the vision to be the largest network supplier of the biggest global brands in the hardware industry, CBK Hardware resolve to source the best products to supply its customers anytime and every time.
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LG commits to Expansion Strategy in Middle East and Africa as Most Trusted HVAC Partner Company Aims to Grow Regional HVAC Presence with Total Integrated Solutions Centered on Expertise and Partnership
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senior executive at LG Electronics communicated the company’s intention to expand the company’s presence in the Middle East and Africa HVAC industry. At a virtual conference yesterday, the head of LG’s Air Solution business division explained LG’s brand philosophy to become a trusted partner in the region based on the values of integration, expertise, and commitment as well as a new portfolio of air purification solution products for residential, office and commercial environments. “Most people may think of LG as a washing machine and refrigerator brand but we provide solutions in many sectors that consumers don’t see,” remarked Dr. Lee Kam-gyu, head of LG’s Air Solution business unit. “LG is constantly investing in capabilities to raise the trust of our customers and we will reinforce this commitment through better integrated solutions, expert insights and more dedicated support to become a trusted partner for HVAC in the region.” Since the pandemic outbreak and the increasing time spent indoors, concerns over indoor air quality have grown. Needs for high quality HVAC and air
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management solutions have increased due to the pandemic with LG’s products – which not only meet but surpass guidelines for clean air in the region – seeing unexpected demand. To further raise the value for MEA customers and enhance the level of trust in the brand, LG is focusing on its three core values of integration, expertise and commitment. As an integrator, LG will deliver even more optimized HVAC and energy management solutions for each and every project to achieve the minimal total cost of ownership (TCO) for its clients. With its deep expertise, LG will advise its customers with its technological experience-based knowledge to find the most effective and efficient solution to any problem. And as a committed partner, LG promises to go beyond the installation of its solutions to service, maintain and help manage its products through the system’s lifecycle. James Lee, president of LG Middle East and Africa, reinforced LG’s experience and commitment in the Middle East and Africa. “The key reason behind our success in this region to date is our commitment to understand and respond to the real needs of the MEA market,” said Lee. “Expanding beyond this will require significantly more technology, more innovation and especially more customer service.” Consistent with this strategy, LG has introduced products and solutions in the region that are designed to deliver the best technology that the company as to offer. For example, a new, ceiling-based DUAL Vane Cassette lineup boasts a powerful five-step air purification process that is seamlessly designed into the unit itself. With its new air purification-inclusive design, this advanced product delivers various airflow modes that are optimally customized for all spaces, delivering clean, filtered air to its indoor destination. What’s more, LG’s innovative Round Cassette for commercial spaces not only provides a luxurious design that makes a space look more inviting, it also covers large areas with flexible airflow compared to conventional 4-Way cassette. Its increased airflow and detailed wind direction makes it possible for its cool breeze to spread widely and evenly. “As a global total provider of HVAC solutions, we look forward to enriching both human life and nature in the Middle East and Africa,” said Lee. 21
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Around the world, there are over 1,000 cement producers operating more than 2,300 integrated cement plants and 600 grinding stations, but only five countries contribute roughly three-quarters of the global cement production. China tops the list with a share of 57%, followed by India, Vietnam, US, and Indonesia.
Challenges in the Cement Industry Over the past decade, global demand has significantly stagnated, with the average utilization to be about 70%. This eventually led to regional overcapacity. Another challenge the cement companies are facing is the intensive capital investment required, putting pressure on the firms to generate returns larger than their investment. On top of this, cement companies are expected to achieve carbon neutrality soon. To date, the cement industry still accounts for seven to eight percent of global carbon emissions even after the reduction of greenhouse gas and improvement of energy efficiency over the past several decades. The majority of these emissions can be traced back to the production of clinker, during which clay, lime, and other raw materials are heated in massive kilns. Because of the growing environment concerns among governments, investors, and society, firms should begin planning to reduce their carbon footprint further. Fortunately, some industry leaders have committed to carbon neutrality in cement by 2050.
Impact of COVID-19 on the Sector It is currently hard to predict the full effect of the pandemic on the cement sector, mainly since the long-term impact of the pandemic on the global economy still remains uncertain. The short-term impacts, however, is becoming clearer for the sector.
Effect on Product Demand The global cement demand for 2020 is expected to drop to three percent year-on-year with China included and 6.4 percent year-on-year when excluding China. Overall, the outbreak’s impact is likely unevenly distributed as some countries prove to be more resilient than others.
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Effect on Utilization Rate Even before the pandemic began, the cement industry has not operated at full capacity and saw a global utilization rate of 70% over the past five years. This was further slowed down by the global economic crisis, so plants will likely see significant declines in utilization rates, which can fall to as low as 60% for 2020 according to projections. Although companies will surely finish committed expansions for the year, it will depend on the pace of the economic recovery whether they will take on new projects beyond 2021.
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Over the course of the past 12 months, share prices of major cement producers have wavered by an average of 47% between their 52-week high and 52-week low. Foreign exchange rate fluctuations have also further limited profit margins of cement firms in a handful of emerging markets and multiplied energy costs and the cost of paying debts in hard currencies.
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COVID-19 Response Since the cement industry has been considered as one of the essential businesses in most countries, companies have continued their operations amid the pandemic and protected their financial health while simultaneously focusing on their compliance to health and safety measures.
Short-term Response To strengthen their financial position and protect cash flow despite the slow demand, companies are taking the following steps: a. Minimize non-essential expenses and reduce labor costs to achieve cost savings b. Postpone current projects whenever possible and restrict maintenance to cut capital expenditures c.Adjust inventory levels to market conditions to preserve the working capital d. Withdraw credit line and suspend dividend payments to boost liquidity
Compliance to Health and Safety Regulations Before operating, companies made sure that plants are compliant with the new health and safety protocols set by the government to combat the spread of the disease. Generally, this proves as no issue for cement companies because of the low personnel density and the tightly controlled work environment. - End -
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here are numerous engineering challenges to overcome in the design of high-rise buildings and skyscrapers. Below are four of the most difficult challenges to overcome and how you can mitigate the dangers they present.
Wind One of the most significant challenges when designing a high-rise building is accounting for the wind. Anyone who has ever been at a high altitude will know that the wind speeds can be incredibly fast. This presents several logistical challenges for architects and engineers. Some buildings, such as the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, are so tall that they have their own weather system and wind to worry about. New high-rise projects aren’t going to be quite as ambitious as the Burj Khalifa. However, the higher a building is, the more difficult it is to overcome the challenges presented by high wind speeds. Modern architects design skyscrapers to confuse the wind. This technique involves using the building’s geometry to create artificial vertices and concentrated pockets of force that can be used to balance out the force applied by high winds.
Dampers Those high winds lead to a significant amount of shaking and swaying. Any modern high-rise building or skyscraper needs to be designed with dampers in place to absorb the shock of these movements. Without dampers in place, high winds can cause severe structural damage to a high-rise building, both in the short and long-term. 42
Dampers utilize some simple principles of physics but in an ingenious way. Dampers are generally large devices held in place near the top of a tall structure. If the building shakes or sways due to high winds or an earthquake, these dampers will counteract the forces acting on the building, acting as a counterweight.
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Every high-rise building needs an elevator system to enable occupants and visitors to access higher floors easily. Elevators can have a wide range of applications. As well as transporting people between different floors of a building, they are also necessary to transport goods and equipment between floors in many high-rise buildings.
Concrete has been a staple building material for many years now. You could be forgiven for assuming that all concrete was created equal. However, the precise makeup of concrete has actually changed quite a lot over the years. Modern concrete is vastly different from that which we used just a few decades ago. Modern concrete has a different chemical composition, making it stronger, yet lighter. Designing high-rise buildings has always presented a unique challenge for architects, engineers, and builders. The four challenges above are some of the most significant facing high-rise designers. Anyone hoping to embark on a high-rise project needs to understand these challenges and how they can be overcome.
Regardless of what you will use the elevators in your high-rise building for, you need to ensure that they are up to the task. Inadequate elevator drives can create safety issues as well as practical problems. Ensure that you consider your requirements carefully and plan for an elevator you are sure will cope.
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Pan-United Unveils Transformative Digital Offering; Signs Agreement with South Korea’s Largest Concrete Company Eugene Corporation • PanU has signed an MoU with South Korea’s Eugene Corporation to explore opportunities to adopt PanU’s artificial intelligence technology platform called AiR • AiR is a scalable digital system that can optimise operations along the entire vertical supply chain of cement and ready-mix concrete companies • AiR has yielded results including streamlined day-to-day operations, higher productivity, and substantial cost savings Pan-United Corporation Ltd (“PanU”, or the “Group”), today announced that its technology subsidiary, AiR Digital Solutions Pte. Ltd. (“AiR Digital”), has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) with South Korea’s largest ready-mix concrete company, Eugene Corporation (“Eugene Corporation”), to
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explore opportunities for the adoption of PanU’s revolutionary intelligent optimisation platform called AiR, the acronym for Artificial Intelligence for Ready-Mix Concrete (“AiR”). The MoU was signed in Singapore by Mr Chung Jin-hak, Chief Executive Officer of Eugene Corporation, and Mr Ken Loh, Chief Operating Officer of PanU and Director of AiR Digital. The strategic agreement will facilitate information-sharing between the two companies, allowing the KOSDAQ-listed Eugene Corporation to assess and evaluate the utility of tapping on the AiR platform to accelerate its digital transformation in the construction and logistics space. The unique AiR platform employs artificial intelligence, data analytics, algorithms and
sensor technologies to optimise vertical operations along the entire value chain. AiR can be plugged into existing operations to optimise every stage of a user company’s operational supply chain – from replenishing raw materials, managing customer orders and deploying capacity at batching plants right up to facilitating quality control checks and e-billing. Benefits include streamlining day-to-day operations, improving productivity, reducing manpower wastage and producing substantial cost savings. Offered in the form of a software as a service (“SaaS”), the AiR platform is modular and customisable depending on each user company’s operations, logistics requirements and existing supply chain structure. Parameters can be set based on factors such as cost versus time, truck assignments or priority customer projects. Algorithms and machine learning are built into AiR to seamlessly overcome operational ‘pain points’. Mr Ken Loh, PanU’s Chief Operating Officer, said: “By bridging technology with strong domain knowledge from our two decades in the cement and ready-mix concrete industry, PanU has developed a new technology offering that can be commercialised and offered to other regional and global players. The launch of the AiR platform bears testament to PanU’s ability to not only remain agile and futureproof our business in a sustainable manner, but also accelerate our entire industry’s digital transformation.” “The AiR optimisation system has resulted in a greater competitive advantage and improved operational efficiency for PanU. The AiR platform has elevated PanU’s service standards and yielded 45% in costs savings since the implementation of the first basic prototype in 2014, and we are excited to work with Eugene Corporation to achieve similar performance uplifts,” added Mr Loh. Mr Chung Jin-hak, Chief Executive Officer of Eugene Corporation, said: “In this age of smart disruption, we see a growing need for increased efficiency and data operability to better serve customer demands and drive cost savings at the same time. Through this partnership with PanU, we seek to digitalise our entire end-to-end operations”.
PanU is an award-winning industry leader in the concrete innovation space. The Group recently designed and produced a 3D-printed concrete bench using NEWSand, a material created from repurposed municipal solid waste slag, in a project collaboration with Singapore’s National Environment Agency (“NEA”). The concrete bench was unveiled at NEA’s Year Towards Zero Waste event in November 2019. PanU is the first and only concrete firm to win the 2019 ‘Sustainability Leadership Award’, jointly conferred by the Singapore Green Building Council (“SGBC”) and the Building Construction Authority. It was also the first concrete firm to attain the SGBC’s highest green ‘Leader’ certification in 2017. The MoU was signed in Singapore by Mr Chung Jin-hak, Chief Executive Officer of Eugene Corporation, and Mr Ken Loh, Chief Operating Officer of Pan-United Corporation Ltd and Director of AiR Digital Solutions Pte. Ltd.
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“Quantum information science and technology aims to create systems for quantum sensing, quantum communication using interconnected networks, and quantum computation,” said Robert M. Westervelt, the Mallinckrodt Professor of Applied Physics and of Physics at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) and Director of CIQM. “Our most important role is to engage young students in the field, because they will develop quantum technology in the future.” The document was the product of over three weeks of intensive deliberations among a group of university and industry researchers, secondary school and college educators, and representatives from educational and professional organizations. The participants represented a set of convergent disciplines that contribute to QIS today: physics, computer sciences, materials sciences, engineering, chemistry, and mathematics. Document development efforts were led by experts from the Illinois Quantum Information Science and Technology Center (IQUIST), the University of Chicago, Georgetown University and the Museum of Science, Boston. “American leadership in quantum information science depends on a strong quantum workforce,” said Jake Taylor, a Harvard alumnus who serves as OSTP’s Assistant Director for Quantum Information Science. “We’re thrilled to begin this important work helping prepare the next generation of quantum learners.” “The future of fundamental research and education is in our hands. This impactful effort will empower the broad society to be included, and to actively participate in both efforts and benefits of the quantum era,” said Sean Jones, Acting Assistant Director at the NSF’s Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences.
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LG Empowers UAE bisunesses to accelerate Air Solutions Agenda
Company’s Sees Growth Across Air Conditioning and Air Purification Portfolio in 2020 DUBAI, UAE, OCTOBER 11, 2020 – As the pandemic unfolded, the need for more advanced air solutions was quickly recognized by businesses the world over, with organizations accelerating their efforts to install new heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) technologies at unprecedented speed and scale. With physical spaces now either fully open, or experiencing phased reopenings, from major transport hubs, hotels and entertainment venues, to offices and schools – three common challenges remain: operating efficiently, maintaining comfortable environments and instilling a sense of confidence for people to return. As a market leader in air solutions, LG Electronics (LG) continues to work alongside its network of partners to not only alleviate such concerns, but also push the boundaries of innovation and create positive business impact. Testament to this, within the UAE’s air purification market (valued at approximately $5 million), LG has captured 20% market share this year. Within the cooling equipment market (excluding chillers), valued at $200 million in the UAE, LG estimates having captured 23% of the local market over the same time period. LG’s advanced variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems are currently installed at a number of sites across the Emirates, some of which include: Dubai’s Sustainable City, Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat 54
Beach Villas, American University and 410-property Mirfa Beach Villa complex, in addition to Ras Al Khaimah’s Delhi Private School (DPS) and the Majan Printing Press factory. The company remains at the forefront of the air solutions agenda for many local entities and prides itself on offering a differentiated service in comparison to its competitors. To ensure thorough standards of service are not only met, but exceeded, since 2010, LG has been training technicians at its state-of-the-art training facility in Jebel Ali. The LG Air Solutions Academy acts as a regional hub for the company, where training programs and workshops are conducted on a regular basis. In recent months, LG has introduced purification and sterilization kits which can be installed on existing air conditioning units to advance both comfort and indoor air quality. The company has also introduced its Dual Vane and Round Cassette air conditioning units, for more aesthetic-conscious customers who wish to maximize optimal air flow, without impeding on the design of their environment.
At IFA 2020, the company unveiled its PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier – a device which harnesses two H13 HEPA filters to offer access to better quality air on-the-go. In the B2B domain, the company has seen particular expressed interest and demand from government bodies and hospitals alike. The device is expected to launch in the UAE in late 2020. LG has recently strengthened its ties with industry leading bodies, such as ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers) and REHVA (Federation of European Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Associations), to ensure its new products are designed in line with globallyrecognized standards. In response to the pandemic, the company is leveraging secure collaboration tools, ensuring continuity and confidentiality with its high-profile client base remains. To aid better customer care, LG is also delivering real-time monitoring and predictive failure diagnosis services, through cloud-based, non-face-to-face solutions (Total Management System) for service and maintenance. At a global level, the company is preparing to introduce cloud-based smart care solutions which leverage AI for proactive customer engagement. “At LG, we have a long-standing history of supporting the UAE’s businesses through our diverse portfolio of innovative HVAC solutions. We recognize the complexities of today’s climate, in which decisionmakers are tasked with balancing the comfort and hygiene needs of their end-users, alongside operating with greater efficiency. We remain committed to helping businesses during these times, by offering solutions which prioritize each of these facets with equal measure, while also ensuring to advance our agenda of striving for meaningful innovation, to create positive impact in the country,” said Mr. Suraj Kumar, Technical Manager – Air Solutions, LG Electronics Gulf.
About LG Electronics Air Solution Business Unit LG Electronics’ Air Solution Business Unit is a global leader in HVAC and energy solutions with a comprehensive portfolio of proven expertise and performance. Launching Korea’s first residential air conditioner in 1968, LG has paved the way for total HVAC solutions over the last five decades through strategic utilization of advanced technologies. With a well-established production base and industry-leading capacity, the company provides effective HVAC solutions for both the commercial and residential sectors. Its wide range of cutting-edge systems for heating, ventilation and air conditioning truly represent LG’s initiative in offering the most optimized solutions for a variety of uses. Pursuant to its mission of “Innovation for a Better Life,” the company offers solutions boasting high energy efficiency and reliability based on its state-of-the-art knowhow and technologies to ensure the most optimal environment for users. For more information, please visit www. LG.com.
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How an Engineering CEO Can Safely Reopen Its Business
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ow a technology, industrial or engineering CEO safely lead their organization through Phase 2 of the pandemic crisis. This is the management phase between the containment of the crisis and things beginning to ease and recover. An uncertain wait and see phase with its own unique communications challenges along the way for an Engineering CEO and business leaders. Around the world, governments, business and industry are rising to the enormous challenge of managing the COVID-19 crisis. From one country to another, certain quarantine restrictions are carefully being eased, while others are still at lockdown stage. After several weeks of reacting and learning to adapt to the immediate impact of the crisis, we have reached a new phase where stakeholders want to know about wellbeing, job security, financial consequences and business continuity. An Engineering CEO must steer through changes in business pattern, new ways of delivering products and services, research new technologies and rethink their entire marketplace. Along the COVID-19 crisis cycle of disruption, management and recovery, there are still many potential difficulties businesses face, such as cost savings, lay-offs, furloughs or other shortterm and long-term impacts.
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uninterrupted service but with additional safety measures. Providing reassurance should be the central principle to all stakeholder communications at this stage. An engineering CEO should adopt a new way of communicating that is more considerate, empathetic and adjusted in tone from a linguistic perspective. They must carefully balance the need to drive business performance with the need to be sensitive. The pandemic has translated into a new global language of speaking to internal and external stakeholders who are worrying about what will happen next. Everything an engineering CEO do and communicate is currently scrutinized by the public and media more than usual. An engineering CEO need to show that they are sharing the pain, be authentic and human, resonating with the new realities for employees, customers and the community. Employees remain a key stakeholder group that requires regular communication. An engineering CEO must provide a framework to adopt and keep their teams informed, loyal, motivated and engaged during the pandemic crisis.
Public and Private Sector Collaboration COVID-19 is a considerable new responsibility for the corporate sector who now needs to team up with government to restart the economy. Governments have had to rely on companies to step forward quickly to provide key workers, essential supplies and services. Neither business nor government can go this alone, so an engineering CEO should be proactive in their public affairs efforts at a time when governments are looking for solutions.
New Challenges Ahead This is a crisis beyond the experience of most engineering CEOs who now need to strike the right tone of caution coupled with forward-paced optimism and confidence. An engineering CEO with a longer-term approach will spark innovations and effective leaders have the opportunity to shape a meaningful story for their organization at this generation-defining moment. 59
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HVAC Safety Tips When Returning to Work Amid COVID-19
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ith the easing of restrictions in various countries amid Covid-19 pandemic, and life gradually returning to normal, employees across all sectors have started going back to their workplaces, thus the urge to highlight the needs of effective building and utility systems’ procedures, to ensure that these offices and buildings provide HVAC safety system and protection from contaminants. Effective building and utility systems, including Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems, are indispensable in fighting the spread of any pandemic or infection, as they help to eliminate and reduce the impact of ‘micro-virus’ or airborne viruses, thus ensuring the health and safety of employees and visitors inside the building. The outbreak of the COVID-19 has raised concerns about the virus’ airborne transmission, calling for an urgent reevaluation of ventilation systems inside closed spaces in order to ensure a superior Indoor Air Quality (IAQ).
HVAC engineers recommended several important precautionary measures, noting that such measures are optional and not mandatory since they do not eliminate the risk of infection, rather, help to reduce its transmission, especially with the possibility of viruses traveling through the air at a higher rate in closed spaces, in addition to the possibility of viral particles traveling between surfaces, if the air flow is higher than the required limit.
HVAC Safety #1: Enhance your Indoor Air Quality The importance of maintaining the Indoor Air Quality in buildings, through a number of basic requirements should be addressed by the building’s facility management and HVAC safety contractors. It is essential to ensure the filtration and purification of air entering the building through the HVAC Safety Systems; setting temperature and humidity at specified levels.
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Underlining the significance of maintaining the highest levels of fresh air in closed areas, he said that the percentage of fresh air differs from one place to another depending on the application and utilization purposes – such as office buildings, renewable energy factories, consumer electronics warehouses, hospitals, etc. – and the type of HVAC Safety Systems it is equipped with. HVAC engineers stressed that the best way to ensure that virus particles do not hover or linger in common enclosed spaces is to increase its rate of ventilation and air circulation, and to ensure the methods of expelling the particles outside the building. International Air Quality Standards including The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE 62.1) - recommend that air should be regularly changed and circulated in rooms every hour depending on the size of the room, its use, the number of individuals inside it and other related factors. For example, the air inside smoking rooms needs to be changed 15-20 times/hour, laboratories 6-12 times, warehouses 3-10 times, offices 6-8 times, office buildings’ dining rooms 7-8 times, meeting rooms 8-12 times, and parking in building basement 1530 times.
HVAC Safety #2: Adapt your maintenance methodology HVAC engineers recommends providing Air Handling Units with high-quality, efficient filtration systems that can filter out viral particles of all sizes. It is also advised to carry out periodic preventive maintenance checkups, and to increase their frequency during the pandemic. Furthermore, HVAC technicians and engineers suggests cleaning and sterilizing the air ducts, water ducts, filters and other
components, with switching off and restarting the system from time to time, while ensuring optimum humidity levels inside the units, to combat the spread of viral particles, molds and bacteria inside them.
HVAC Safety #3: The new normal of future building design Project owners, consultants and contractors should consider several factors when designing new buildings and facilities. The HVAC equipment should meet the buildings’ requirements, taking into account the necessary and the required levels of fresh air, and to increase the ventilation whenever required, as ventilation and an exchange between indoor and outdoor air is vital to reduce airborne pollutants and to reduce disease transmission rates. Furthermore, it is advisable to place the HVAC equipment in a part of the building that is easy to access for frequently carry out the necessary maintenance and cleaning procedures. Humidity levels inside the building should not be less than 40% or exceed 60% in order to prevent the growth of mold and the multiplication of pollutants that will inevitably affect the health of people inside the buildings.
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NGIE Solutions, an international leader in providing zerocarbon energy and innovative integrated facilities management solutions, is providing Group 42 (G42), a leading artificial intelligence and cloud computing company, with cutting edge, technology-based facilities management solutions – and the manpower required to operate them – to improve safety and efficiency within the new high throughput COVID-19 lab detection. The state-of-the-art COVID-19 lab, which is one of only a few in the world to reach Biosafety Level (BSL) 3, is capable of conducting thousands of COVID-19 lab tests per day, and is the first in the world of such scale to be operational outside of China. It plays an essential role in combatting the virus by accelerating the identification and diagnosis of suspected cases, enabling a rapid response to the outbreak.
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ENGIE Solutions will provide the laboratory with bespoke smart building and technology services, which will reduce the number of people on-ground, thereby decreasing safety risks for laboratory personnel. The company will incorporate wireless IoT (Internet of Things) sensor technology to control various functions, including energy management, air quality and health, comfort, and safety. It will also offer a Condition Based Monitoring service, which provides live monitoring and alerts for both asset and environmental conditions. Over time, collected asset information will facilitate data-driven decisions with regards to asset maintenance strategy, replacement, and running costs. These services, as well as the manpower required to operate them, are provided as part of ENGIE Solution’s commitment to the safety and wellbeing of the community. Ian Harfield, Executive Vice President, ENGIE Solutions, said: “ENGIE Solutions and G42 have a long-standing partnership, and when we learnt about the development of the new COVID-19 lab detection, we were keen to contribute our solutions and expertise towards overcoming the pandemic. Smart technology solutions can have a significant positive impact on highly controlled facilities such as laboratories, by enhancing the environment and increasing safety for personnel – something that is especially important in times such as these.” Mr. Ashish Koshy, CEO of G42 Healthcare, said: “This COVID-19 lab has a significant role to play in the efforts to halt the spread of COVID-19, by providing the most reliable PCR tests. This suite of customized solutions provided by our partner, ENGIE Solutions, will enable us to continue to process tests at the same rate while limiting the staff on-ground, therefore increasing their safety, enabling more social distancing with more staff staying at home, and contributing to the overall safety during this unprecedented outbreak.”
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Ready-To-Use Software Bots to Combat COVID-19 Software Bots article sponsored by Automation Anywhere - Announces Free Bots to Combat COVID-19 Business Disruptions
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utomation Anywhere, a global leader in Robotic Process Automation (RPA), unveiled a library of free, ready-to-use software bots for its free Community Edition product to enable business continuity and employee productivity amid the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Beginning today, users of its Community Edition – the company’s free version of its web-based, cloud-native digital workforce platform – can gain free access to the Community Edition Bot Pack, a broad set of software bots to help automate a wide range of simple tasks as well as complex business processes. “Intelligent automation has become a force of good to help reduce risks and increase efficiencies, from frontline workers to back office experts,” said Milan Sheth, EVP - IMEA of Automation Anywhere. “By offering free, ready-to-use software bots, we are tearing down barriers to innovation and problem solving – making it easier for individuals and businesses the world over to come together as a community and start a grassroots movement to combat Covid-19 through the power of automation.” The free software bots have been developed by intelligent RPA experts at Automation Anywhere as well as the global RPA developer community. They are designed to automate processes in key business areas that have been impacted the most by COVID-19: business continuity, remote working, employee productivity, team communications, and more. 70
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For example, the remote employee cloud backup bot automates repetitive, manual processes to help employees working remotely set up cloud backups to protect their work. The Slack notification and Salesforce report extractor software bots facilitate business continuity and communication across distributed teams. The Excel data lookup bot helps to find data based on column or row in an Excel document. The essentials shopping assistant bot searches online sites to automatically identify local stores that have essential items in stock, such as disinfectant wipes, hand sanitizer, and toilet paper – and provides updates via email. The advisories bot collects relevant policy information in localities and provides national and global stats about the coronavirus’ outbreaks and trends. Automation Anywhere will continue to expand this free offering with new software bots added every week to help businesses and individuals stay productive in these turbulent times.
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Asian Smart Cities and the 4th Industrial Revolution
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ustainable cities of the future can be defined as those that have the latest facilities in technology, buildings, renewable energy generation solutions, and environmental conservation. The sustainability of cities would will contribute towards positive progress of future societies, as they become more developed and civilized on the path to sustainable development. One of the aspects of urban development accompanying the technical boom is that cities are established in line with the needs of people, not the other way around, to achieve the equation of smart transformation. This way, smart cities become compatible with development while maintaining their originality and their social, economic and environmental characteristics. Smart cities are data-dependent and address economic or social challenges to achieve sustainable development. Such data underpins sustainable city planning and inspires future foresight and boosts performance levels to achieve ideal societies for the future. The innovation and optimal use of modern technologies and data is the cornerstone of establishing future cities which Asian cities must achieve in order to establish its position as a global centre for sustainable information infrastructure.
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Keeping pace with urbanization, technological development, and the creation of smart cities, will enhance the well-being of citizens, residents and visitors. This will contribute towards an ideal and healthy environment for living and working, in a manner that provides successive generations with a healthy, satisfying and safe life. Asian countries must realize that innovation is the primary source of wealth and development, bypassing their dependence on natural resources in order to realign their focus upon talent and ideas as the source of innovation. The World Urban Forum is being held for the first time in the Middle East in the Arab world and this occurrence in itself is a strong testament to the success of Abu Dhabi’s effective strategy in implementing sustainable urbanization, characterized by the city’s dramatic shift towards urbanization in a relatively short period of time. The forum will provide a detailed study on the effects of modern-day urbanisation on societies, cities, economies, and climate change.
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Welding Projects To Do At Home
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ost people are often very busy with their lives. They could be going through problems, difficulties, or just following an everyday routine. It is usually great to have exciting hobbies, they bring you happiness. Whether you are picking up welding as a hobby or interested in making a few creative pieces, DIY projects can be loads of fun.
These items mentioned below don’t require any expensive material unless you want to be more creative. While making these, it is best to use your imagination instead of copying professionals online. It will be more fun. You can also find more project ideas anywhere online. Here are five welding projects that can easily be done at home:
Metallic Cart While it might not be of much use to you, it can be great to keep all the welding tools in. It is one of the most fun things to create. You can make a small or big cart, depending on your requirements. You can use this to carry around tools instead of lugging them around.
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can make someone’s entire day. However, they only last for a short period. That is why a metallic flower could be even better. First, try making the easiest flower before welding your partner’s favorite one. You can also make it better by using spray paint to color the different parts.
Fire Pit If you have a house with a beautiful backyard, a fire pit might make a great addition to it. You can easily weld a small fire pit, with a stand. You can design it however you like, but make sure it is shaped like a bowl. The deep middle would be where you place the firewood. It can be great for outdoor parties. You can also cozy up with your family around the pit and make s’mores while getting warm on a chilly night.
Fire Guard If the idea of a fire pit seems like a great, it might be best to weld a fireguard as well. It can be very useful in protecting your young kids or toddlers from getting too close, in case you aren’t watching them. No parent will ever want their child to get hurt, and getting burned is one of the worst things. A fire guard will keep everyone at a safe distance away from the pit, but close enough to still feel the heat and make s’mores.
Hammock Chair Hammocks are a great way to lay back and relax. However, the outside weather might not always be suitable for a hammock, or you might not have a backyard. That is where a hammock chair comes in. It is one of the easiest things to make. All you need to do is make a metallic skeleton, then add your preferred cloth material that would act as a hammock. To make this even better, you can curve the bottom and get a rocking hammock chair. It can be a great addition to your furniture and can be extremely relaxing after a long day. 79
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Event Info Electricity Economics in Changing Electricity Markets 16 – 18 November 2020, Singapore www.infocusinternational.com/electricityeconomics
Overview
Are you ready for the new challenges & opportunities as power markets around the world evolve? This is an essential core knowledge course for those involved in the business or regulation of the power industry. It leads you through a clear, accessible and thorough examination of the economics of power generation, from power plant cost influences to end-customer prices. It contextualises this analysis with key consideration of industry drivers and trends, including increasingly liberalised and competitive markets, evolving policy support and management frameworks, the growth and integration of renewable power sources, and the restructuring of power systems towards more decentralised operations. A highly interactive presentation style allows for plenty of Q&A and time to discuss the issues from multiple stakeholder perspectives; including power plant owners, investors, policymakers and energy customers. This course is an essential primer for those seeking to navigate successful business routes through transitioning electricity systems. Benefits of Attending • Clear, independent and business focused introduction • Language designed for non-experts; particularly senior executives, policymakers & investment decision-makers • Core knowledge building, including up-to-the-minute examples from markets around the world • Interactive discussion of key market and economic variables • Quantification of key issues using simple numerical calculations, real data and Excel-based tools We will examine these key questions: • Which variables drive the economics of electricity generation? • How do generation costs combine with other factors to produce end-use electricity prices? • How are current technology & system trends impacting electricity costs and prices? • What are policymakers doing to keep costs down? • Who are the key stakeholders and influencers on electricity economics? • What are the value-chain impacts of market Liberalisation and Competition? • How are solar and wind power (and other low-carbon options) changing market environments? • and many more!
Who Should Attend: • Power generators, utilities and IPPs • Investors, including commercial and development banks, venture capital and private equity • Policymakers and policy advisors • Transmission / Distribution system operators (grid) • Power system vendors & EPC contractors • Large electricity users • Commercial services suppliers (law, insurance etc.) Teaching Methodology The agenda will combine presented materials with plenty of opportunity for Q&A, interactive discussions, and the use of quantitative models to illustrate key learning points. Current market examples and data are utilised wherever helpful. Course Certificate Upon the successful completion of this course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion bearing the signatures from both the Course Director and the Course Organiser. This Certificate will testify your endeavour and serve towards your professional advancement. To Register/Enquire on this course, please contact:
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Infocus International Tel: +65 6325 0215 Email: abigail@infocusinternational.com Website: www.infocusinternational.com/electricityeconomics
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Clear, independent and business-focused introduction Language designed for non-experts; particularly senior executives, policymakers & investment decision-makers Core knowledge building, including up-to-the-minute examples from markets around the world Interactive discussion of key market and economic variables Quantification of key issues using simple numerical calculations, real data and Excel-based tools
We will examine these key questions: ■ Which variables drive the economics of electricity generation? ■ How do generation costs combine with other factors to produce end-use electricity prices? ■ How are current technology & system trends impacting electricity costs and prices? ■ What are policymakers doing to keep costs down? ■ Who are the key stakeholders and influencers on electricity economics? ■ What are the value-chain impacts of market liberalisation and competition? ■ How are solar and wind power (and other low-carbon options) changing market environments? ■ and many more!
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Power generators, utilities and IPPs Investors, including commercial and development banks, venture capital and private equity Policymakers and policy advisors Transmission / Distribution system operators (grid) Power system vendors & EPC contractors Large electricity users Commercial services suppliers (law, insurance etc.)
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Event Info Gas & LNG Markets, Contracts & Pricing 16 – 20 March 2020, Singapore 28 Sep – 2 Oct 2020, Port of Spain 23 – 27 Nov 2020, Singapore www.infocusinternational.com/gaslng
Overview Due to the complex geopolitical nature of gas/ LNG sourcing and long term nature of gas transactions between buyers and sellers, it is commercially prudent for those involved in thisprocess to know the global gas & LNG supply & markets condition, available methodologies for price determination, contract structure and negotiation techniques. Any misjudgement in any of these areas could result in wrong sourcing decisions, significant adverse financial consequences and legal liabilities. This course has, therefore, been designed to enable the professionals in the gas sector and gas advisory services to make right sourcing decision, construct gas/LNG contracts and negotiate from a position of strength and knowledge in order to gain a competitive edge in the process. Course Highlights • Global gas/LNG market and market structure in Asia Pacific, Africa, Middle East, Europe and USA regions • Current gas/LNG outlook and trends • Contract terminology and construction operational, commercial and legal basis of gas, LNG and Gas Transportation Contracts • Principles of gas/LNG Sales and Purchase Agreement (GSPA/SPA), Gas Transportation Agreement (GTA) and Regasification Agreements • Gas/LNG pricing principles, current practice and price indexation in competitive gas markets • Contracting and negotiation - proven techniques Benefits of Attending • Background knowledge to framework to facilitate gas/LNG commercial decisions • Understanding current trends of the gas organisation structure • Knowledge of the underlying rationale for gas contract terms and conditions • Learn to construct gas, LNG and gas transportation contracts and negotiate them • Understanding of techniques of gas/LNG price setting in competitive markets • Awareness of operation of trading hubs, spot and arbitrage • Holistic understanding of what is required to put a new supply chain in place Who Should Attend Energy professionals including but not limited to:
• Purchasing/Supply Chain • Legal/Contracts Negotiation • Commercial • Finance/Pricing • Marketing • Trading • Sales/Business Development • Project Finance • Corporate Planning From Sectors: • Natural gas E&P • Gas/LNG trade, shipping, transmission, distribution • Government agencies • Gas based power generation • Gas/LNG related project finance, asset management, hedge funds, equity/fixed income • Gas pipeline and high pressure transportation Course Certificate Upon the successful completion of this course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion bearing the signatures from both the Course Director and the Course Organiser. This Certificate will testify your endeavour and serve towards your professional advancement. To Register/Enquire on this course, please contact:
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Course Highlights ■ Global gas/LNG market and market structure in Asia Pacific, Africa, Middle East, Europe and USA regions ■ Current gas/LNG outlook and trends ■ Contract terminology and construction - operational, commercial and legal basis of gas, LNG and Gas Transportation Contracts ■ Principles of gas/LNG Sales and Purchase Agreement (GSPA/SPA), Gas Transportation Agreement (GTA) and Regasification Agreements ■ Gas/LNG pricing principles, current practice and price indexation in competitive gas markets ■ Contracting and negotiation - proven techniques
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Background knowledge to framework to facilitate gas/LNG commercial decisions Understanding current trends of the gas organisation structure Knowledge of the underlying rationale for gas contract terms and conditions Learn to construct gas, LNG and gas transportation contracts and negotiate them Understanding of techniques of gas/LNG price setting in competitive markets Awareness of operation of trading hubs, spot and arbitrage Holistic understanding of what is required to put a new supply chain in place
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