ENOC's brand & marketing wins brand super achiever award

Dubai, July 28, 2010: Khalid Hadi, Group Brand and Marketing Manager of Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) received the prestigious ‘Brand Super Achiever Award’ from CMO Asia for Excellence in Branding and Marketing. The Award recognizes individuals with proven leadership in building brands supported by consistent innovation and strategic marketing.

Khalid Hadi received the award at the CMO Asia Awards ceremony held recently at SUNTEC Singapore International Convention and Exhibition centre for his contribution towards building and promoting the ENOC brand for the past 15 years.

The Award selection was based on the internal and external perception of the brand in the public domain, its contribution to the economy, the track record of organizational performance and financial results and values, integrity and work-life balance. 

Khalid Hadi said: “It is an honour to receive this award from an international organization that recognizes excellence brand promotion in the Middle East. I dedicate this award to my colleagues at ENOC who have helped the company achieve its fifth Superbrand laurel recently. The award is a reiteration of our organisation’s commitment to business excellence across business practices. Building a strong, powerful, and successful brand takes many years, and we have adopted a multi-pronged approach to boost the brand identity and equity of ENOC locally and internationally with a focus on upholding our key values and commitment to the society.”

Khalid Hadi joined ENOC in 1995, his current areas of responsibilities include managing brands, advertising, public relations, sales promotions, sponsorships, corporate social responsibility,  market research and intelligence and event management for the ENOC Group, which consists of more than 30 companies within the UAE and abroad.

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‘New investments in the Gulf’s pipes, tubes and steel industries to exceed AED 73 billion between now and 2020’ - Satish Khanna, GM Al Fajer Information & Services, TeknoTube Arabia

Dubai, UAE, 28 July, 2010:- The Gulf has the largest concentration of energy resources in the world with oil producing countries in the region estimated to have spent approximately AED 182.5 billion (US$50 billion) to increase their current oil field production capacities or to develop new discoveries by the year-end.

The UAE has advanced and modern logistics infrastructure coupled with a strategic location between five continents. “This is a winning formula for a base metals hub such as Dubai,” says Mr. Satish Khanna, General Manager of Al Fajer Information & Services, organizers of Tekno/Tube Arabia 2011 trade exhibition, the only specialized and established event of its kind in the Middle East.

New investments in the Gulf’s pipes, tubes and steel industries will exceed AED 73 billion ($20 billion) between now and 2020 according to Tekno/Tube 2011, the international trade fair for industrial machinery, metalworking, and machine tools.

“From aluminum and steel to special and precious metals, the UAE is the place that could provide the entire GCC and Middle East region with base metal products,” said Mr.  Khanna, “Moreover, the presence of huge aluminum smelters in the region constitutes a great opportunity for the downstream aluminum industry.”

In addition, he said the machinery and mechanical equipment zone in Dubai constitute an important market for metal products forming a true economic sector. Not to mention that the latest discovery of a major oil field in Dubai shores is an added boost to the Emirate’s economy and trade.

The trade fair would be held January 8-11, 2011 at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. Tekno/Tube Arabia, alongside Arabplast has succeeded in becoming an international trade fair for industrial machinery, metal working and machine tools. The show offers an ideal platform for companies to gain inroads in the booming Middle East market.

Reinforcing the role of the UAE as a hub is the development of Dubai Industrial City, a massive manufacturing and industrial complex which covers 560 million sq ft of prime land.

Khanna added: “The global demand for energy, infrastructure development, construction projects, water and air conditioning supply and automobiles - the key sectors that drive the tube and pipe industry - will continue to grow in the coming years.”

With its easy access to global scientific talent, world class logistics and supply chain management capabilities, Dubai is set to become a leader in the highly engineered machinery and mechanical products.

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Dubai, UAE, 27th July, 2010: Emirates Central Cooling Corporation (Empower), the largest district cooling service provider in the region, announced its adoption of a world class innovative system in water recycling to reuse the chilled water several times aiming at remarkably saving energy.

Ahmad Bin Shafar, CEO of Empower said: “Empower tops its priority in preserving  water resources through reducing the consumption of water used in providing district cooling services to its clients.”

“The Executive Council in Dubai has ordered all district cooling companies in the emirate not to use desalinated water in its operations and to use sea water and recycled sewage water instead. This aims at conserving the energy resources of the Emirate for sustainable development. Community segments have to adopt the principles of energy conservation as their core values so that future generations will gain the maximum benefit,” said Al Shafar.

Empower works on sustainable use of the amount of water in its daily operations without compromising the quality of the service.  

Bin Shafar added: “Very few are the district cooling companies in the world which use this system. It is our belief that adopting this system will contribute in saving water resources in light with the population increase.”

Bin Shafar added: “In this part of the world cooling is essential for more than eight months a year, and this makes it more imperative to not only take what the modern world has to offer but also go the extra mile by innovating new technologies for the good of our children.”

Compared with conventional ACs, district cooling are 50 percent more efficient from conventional cooling. In addition to water saved with the use of this innovative system, Empower managed to reduce the electricity loads in Dubai by providing district cooling service to a wide array of projects in the Emirate, including Mirdif Gate Buildings, Dubai International Financial Center, Dubai Healthcare City, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Culture City, Business Bay and City Of Arabia.

Most of the real estate projects in Dubai are equipped with district cooling services which add up to a big amount of water needed to provide this service to these projects. Multi usage of water to prevent its loss will thus have a big impact on water conservation.

Empower’s announcement of the adoption of the new system comes at a time when the UAE is working on mitigating the climate change implication in the country.

EPPCO is UAE’s new addition to Superbrands

Dubai, UAE; July 22, 2010: Emirates Petroleum Products Company (EPPCO), a subsidiary of Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), has joined the league of the ‘Superbrands’ in the UAE. The recognition complements ENOC being adjudged as one of the country’s ‘Superbrands’ for the fifth consecutive year.

EPPCO has created a strong market imprint operating across a variety of sectors including petroleum retailing, aviation refuelling, lubricants, marketing and terminalling. It has a network of over 170 service stations across Dubai and the Northern Emirates. These service stations also feature convenience stores, car washes, Quick Lubes and fast food outlets. EPPCO also runs the ENOC network of 57 service stations, and the Tasjeel car registration joint venture.

EPPCO is further expanding its Retail Business across various sectors, having successfully launched its ZOOM brand of convenience stores across the Dubai Metro stations. EPPCO also rolled out the PRONTO cafes within its network and some key shopping malls in Dubai as well as launched the AutoPro automotive service centres.

Burhan Al Hashemi, Chief Operating Officer, Retail Business Stream, EPPCO, received the Superbrands recognition from Mike English, Director of Superbrands Middle East & North Africa at a ceremony held recently.

He said: “The Superbrands recognition for EPPCO is a true testament to the market reach and brand equity that we have built over the years. The brand, EPPCO, stands for speed, convenience, service and value. The Award will further drive our market outreach initiatives and help meet our goal of becoming the leading regional convenience retailer.”

Certified to ISO 9001 quality standards, EPPCO’s Quality Management system is based on ‘business excellence’ and is in keeping with the standards of the Dubai Quality Award model. EPPCO has implemented an ‘Environmental Management System,’ and three group companies - EPPCO Distribution, EPPCO Aviation and EPPCO Lubricants – are certified to ISO 14001.

EPPCO Aviation, a subsidiary of EPPCO, recently won the Chevron President’s Award for providing the highest standards in airport refuelling. It was honoured for meeting the award’s five criteria: zero recorded injuries, zero motor vehicle crashes, zero spills, zero product quality incidents, and completion of loss prevention system (LPS).  EPPCO also complies with applicable environmental, health and safety regulations and best industry practices.

ENOC once again awarded Superbrands status

Dubai, July 21, 2010: For the fifth year running, Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) has been selected as a Superbrand for 2010 by the United Arab Emirates Superbrands Council.

ENOC is the only national oil company to receive this honour for the fifth consecutive year, highlighting its standing as one of the most trusted and high-profile brands in the UAE. The recognition reiterates ENOC’s outstanding track record in delivering world-class products and ensuring the highest standards in customer service in line with global best practices.

Khalid Hadi, ENOC Group Brand and Marketing Manager, received the Superbrands award from Mike English, Director of Superbrands Middle East & North Africa, at the Superbrands tribute event, where 62 successful brands were recognized from 1,415 pre-qualified brands covering various industries.

Commenting on the award, Khalid Hadi said: “We are honoured to have been awarded the Superbrands status for the fifth consecutive year. This reflects on our achievements over the years in building a distinguished brand in the oil and gas industry. Since our establishment in 1993 we have strived to meet and exceed customer expectations in terms of quality and service, and maintain the highest industry standards relating to environment, health and safety in all our operations and facilities across the world.”

The Superbrands Council in each country comprises individuals with exceptional aptitude in business and a thorough knowledge of the country’s market and methods of business.

Collaboration, Management and Control Solutions (CMCS) has partnered with Oil & Gas Skills (OGS), a leading training and consultancies company for oil and gas companies based in Egypt, for the development of manpower skills and knowledge of the oil and gas industry across key regions including the Middle East, Europe, Africa and Asia. The newly formed partnership aims to reverse the current brain drain affecting the global oil and gas industry, wherein personnel with extensive knowledge and training have either gone into retirement or have pursued other interests, leaving newer personnel, who lack the proper experience and training, to take charge of a rapidly developing global industry.

CMCS and OGS will work closely to implement initiatives that seek to enhance and develop the skills and knowledge of personnel working within the oil and gas industry. CMCS will introduce key training and development programs that have been designed to provide today’s crop of oil and gas workers with the necessary skills and knowledge needed in the industry. The agreement will cover key regions where CMCS operates, such as Qatar, Bahrain, KSA, Egypt, UAE, Kuwait, Jordan, Oman, Libya, Kenya, India, Italy and Greece.

Bassam Samman, CEO and Founder, CMCS, said, “The global oil and gas industry continues to grow at a rapid pace, showing the least signs of being affected by the global financial crisis that had an impact on most industries. However, this continued growth is threatened with the ongoing brain drain that the industry is experiencing. Highly-skilled and proficient workers have gone into retirement or have moved onto other opportunities, leaving the industry with young and inexperienced workers to run the business. With its new partnership with OGS, CMCS aims to reverse this brain drain by providing the essential training and skills development programs that can transform these novice personnel into highly skilled world class oil and gas experts. Our partnership with OGS also allows us to develop oil and gas skills and knowledge not only in Egypt but also across other key regions like the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Europe.”

A recent industry report from the Middle East Economic Review has shown Egypt moving towards an upward curve. The country’s GDP climbed in each quarter of 2009, from 4.1 per cent in the first quarter to 5 per cent in the final quarter. It has continued to rise in 2010, with first quarter growth at 5.8 per cent, the highest since the first half of 2008. The government estimates overall growth of 5.25 per cent in 2009-10–higher than the 4.5-5 per cent targeted at the beginning of the year and 6 per cent in 2010-11. The report also points out that the country’s oil and gas earnings were hit by falling global energy prices in 2008-09, but while many other Middle East economies have become overwhelmingly dependent on hydrocarbon exports for foreign currency earnings and economic growth, Egypt has developed a more balanced revenue portfolio.

Yasser El-Maghraby, Chairman and CEO, OGS, said, “Egypt is currently witnessing robust economic growth, enabling the country to make strategic investments in infrastructure development and in turn attracting greater foreign investment and fueling balanced industrial development. The country’s oil and gas industry is a key sector that needs to be nurtured and closely watched to ensure Egypt’s continued growth. Our partnership with CMCS allows us the opportunity to develop the needed manpower skills and knowledge to help the industry move forward. We have full confidence in CMCS’ ability to provide us with the necessary programs, modules and training sessions that can help strengthen Egypt’s oil and gas industry.”

Collaboration, Management and Control Solutions provides Project Portfolio and Risk Management Information System solutions to help organizations ensure the success of their project delivery. The company uses state-of-the-art products from Oracle Primavera, Hard Dollar, Deltek, EcoSys, ADePT, eTimeMachine, and Synchro to build knowledge, transfer tools and techniques, and develop skills.

OGS, a manpower skills and development consultancy group, is an affiliate of the Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum. The company provides training courses and consultation services to Oil & Gas companies in Egypt. Over 200 personnel offer skills and experience across a broad technology portfolio including upstream and downstream asset performance and integrity, software modeling, risk management and advanced training.

EMGAS Honoures Exceptional Government Officials

Dubai, July 19, 2010: Emirates Gas (EMGAS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of ENOC, honoured four government officials for their valuable contributions to the LPG sector and consumer safety in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, at a special recognition ceremony held recently. The individuals were recognized for displaying exemplary roles in enforcement of rules, good communication and timely response, efficient coordination, transparency, and professionalism.

Nader Al Fardan, Marketing and Government Relations Manager of Emirates Gas, presented the certificates to the honourees, namely: Mr. Essa Mosabeh Al Fardh, General Manager - Economic Department, Umm Al Quwain, for his efforts in ensuring the safety of consumers and in reducing the number of violations in Umm Al Quwain; Lieutenant Colonel Abdullah Al Tikawi, Strategy Performance Development Manager - Civil Defence Head Quarters, for organizing the Emergency Response Vehicle training workshop for the various Civil Defence departments across the UAE; Mohammad Abdul Rahman Abdulla, Head of Hazard Materials Section - Civil Defence, Dubai, for implementing and enforcing the safety standards on truck drivers to ensure the safety of the community; and Mohammed Al Marzouqi, Permission Department Manager - Municipality and Planning Department, Ajman, for his key role in reducing the number of violations in Ajman.

Hesham Ali Mustafa General Manager of Emirates Gas said that, thanks to the dedication, loyalty and passion of these employees, the LPG industry is in good hands: “I am delighted to congratulate the four outstanding individuals for their instrumental roles in enforcing safety measures – their contributions will go a long way in sustaining the industry. At Emirates Gas we take pride in recognizing and celebrating our valuable partners’ contributions.”

Emirates Gas is the largest supplier of LPG in the UAE and the market leader, supplying a variety of LPG products and propane used in industrial, commercial establishments and residential areas.  Its range of eco-friendly products, Cutting Edge Gas, Pro-Power and EGAP, are supplementing efforts in curbing pollution and environmental degradation.

One million man hour zero LTI celebration

Dubai, July 13, 2010: Horizon Singapore Terminals Private Limited (HSTPL) a subsidiary of Horizon Terminals Limited the leading terminal operator owned by Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), celebrated the achievement of an impressive one million man hours without a Lost Time Incident/Injury (LTI) at the terminal on Jurong Island in Singapore. This significant accomplishment demonstrates the company’s commitment to the highest standards of safety management, and their desire to create a safer working environment while increasing efficiency and progress.

The highlight of the celebration was the presentation of plaques by Mr. Howard Pang, General Manager Horizon Singapore Terminals Private Limited, to representatives of contractors and surveyors.

Yusr Sultan, Chief Executive of Horizon Terminals Ltd said, “We are very proud to celebrate this milestone achievement, people work very hard to achieve an injury free workplace and this reward is an acknowledgement that we are on track. Safety is an integral part of the company’s corporate culture and this milestone is solid proof of the continued commitment to maintaining the highest safety standards through the efficient development and implementation of such processes and practices. “

“I would like to take this opportunity to extend my appreciation to all employees, contractors and surveyors for performing their duties with safety in mind. This was truly a team effort and we are especially grateful to HSTPL employees for their continued diligence towards safety,” he added. T

The Terminal completed its final phase of construction bringing the total capacity to 1,243,499 cubic meters and caters to the storage, handling and blending requirements of national oil companies, oil majors, international traders and bunkering companies, and is designed for multi-berth discharge and loading operations that maximise capacity.

Ahmad Bin Shafar, CEO of Empower

Dubai, UAE, 12 July, 2010: Emirates Central Cooling Corporation (Empower), the largest district cooling service provider in the MENA region, has added Mirdif Gate Buildings project to its portfolio of district cooling services.

Ahmad Bin Shafar, CEO of Empower, a joint venture between Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and TECOM Investments, said the project was preceded by extensive studies before investing into central stations and networks to enhance ROI in the long and short run. 

Bin Shafar said that Dubai was moving rapidly towards increased use of district cooling as an alternative to conventional district cooling because of its efficiency in rationalizing electricity consumption and conserving natural resources and reducing operating and maintenance costs.

With this project, Empower will provide district cooling services to Mirdif area along other areas in Dubai most notably Dubai International Financial Center, Dubai Healthcare City, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Business Bay and City Of Arabia. 

Empower’s district cooling systems (DCS) provide effective and efficient means of air conditioning. Water is cooled in central plants and distributed through a network of piping systems to individual customer buildings.

Bin Shafar added: “Empower’s world class plant in Mirdif will provide services to 59 buildings with a capacity of 320 refrigeration tonnes (RT). Mirdif station adopts world class techniques and provides customers with high quality services round the clock through hi-tech solutions and electronic systems.”

He added: “We are happy to complete this project in Mirdif. We conducted extensive research on the demand factor. Mirdif is one of the dynamic destinations of Dubai and it is becoming a very busy area. This area has developed remarkably and it offers customers a wide array of options. We have managed to create a large demand on our services from landlords and tenants at the same time”.

Empower’s network is scalable to cope with any demand that might occur at any time in any of its projects in Dubai.

Empower is very clear in identifying priorities and responsibilities and it focuses on enhancing performance through a group of management and operational teams. 

This includes two contracts with ABB Industries and AREVA T&D ME to implement the transmission system upgrade involving various 400 kV and 132 kV substations as a well as replacement, upgrading and refurbishment of DC protection systems, DEWA said in a Press release. It said the total volume of the business with ABB Industries will be around Dh70 million and Dh2.5 million with AREVA T&D ME.

In another milestone, DEWA has signed a Long Term Parts and Services Agreement (LTPSA) with Ansaldo Energia to supply spare parts and consumables, refurbishments, upgrades, specialist services and hiring tools for Gas Turbines and Repowering, at Jebel Ali Power Station for a period of 10 years at a cost estimated at Dh450 million.

“DEWA is still accomplishing unprecedented achievements especially in the production and transmission of energy,” said MD and CEO of DEWA Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer. “DEWA gives a great importance to the networks of power transmission and the main substations which constitute the backbone of Dubai Electricity,” he noted.

“This comes side by side with its strategy to deliver stable, continuous and highly reliable electricity supply to all customers in line with the vision of our government. DEWA also aims through these developments to achieve the highest levels of satisfaction from all customers while providing the best service.”

DEWA, Al Tayer said, will equip its facilities with the-state-of-the art technologies to further enhance their reliability and efficiency in order to serve Dubai’s urban and economic expansion