Fluor Wins FEED Contract for LNG Terminal in Malaysia

Dateline 2012-04-02:

Fluor Corporation announced today following a formal signing ceremony in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, that it was awarded a contract by PETRONAS Gas Berhad, a subsidiary of PETRONAS, to provide front-end engineering and design (FEED) services for a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification terminal in Malaysia. The new terminal will supply gas to an adjacent 300-megawatt combined cycle power plant in the town of Lahad Datu, Sabah. Fluor booked the undisclosed contract value in the first quarter of 2012.

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From Bernama – Oil And Gas Industry Biggest Contributor To Bintulu’s Success

Man, and I thought the timber tycoons were the greatest contributors. Just because they don’t hit the front page doesn’t mean their numbered bank accounts are depleted.

Dateline 2011-10-30:

Bintulu has chalked up the distinction of having the fastest growth rate in Sarawak due to its oil and gas activities.

According to the Bintulu Development Authority (BDA), the oil and gas industry is the biggest contributor to Bintulu’s success, with its gross domestic product (GDP) growth as proof.

“While the country recorded a GDP growth of four per cent from 1995-2000, Sarawak’s average was at five-six per cent and Bintulu topped the charts at a whopping seven per cent increase,” said BDA General Manager, Datuk Mohidin Ishak.

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From Bernama: Sabah-Sarawak Gas Pipeline Akin To PLUS: Don

You mean there will be a toll charge, crowded during holidays, and will continuously have repairs that restrict throughput? Jee, I hope they plan to make it six lanes…

Dateline 2010-10-23:

The RM4.6 billion Sabah-Sarawak gas pipeline project linking Kimanis in Sabah and Bintulu in Sarawak, expected to be completed by the end of 2013, will be as successful as the North-South Expressway (PLUS) linking the Peninsular Malaysia states, said a Universiti Putra Malaysia academic.

Faculty of Human Ecology deputy dean Prof Dr Jayum Jawan said the 512km pipeline, which will transport gas from the Sabah Oil and Gas Terminal in Kimanis to customers in Sabah and Petronas’ LNG complex in Bintulu, is the best example of a national project that could bring the people and business communities of Sabah and Sarawak closer to Peninsular Malaysia.

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Job Opportunity – Bintulu

MECIP has secured a 3+1 years engineering services contract with MLNG. They are currently looking for suitable candidates for our new branch office in Bintulu.

Following are the positions + minimum qualifications required  :

(1) Project Manager

B.Sc. in Mechanical or Chemical Eng., Registered Professional Engineer with BEM or recognized International Institution, minimum 12 years practical working experience in engineering design and / or construction in the oil and gas industry, including minimum 3 years in managerial function, preferably in managing a design office and familiar with DEP/PTS.

(2) Senior Mechanical/Piping Engineer

B.Sc. in Mechanical Eng., Registered with BEM or recognized International Institution, with at least 8 years practical working experience in engineering design in the oil and gas industry, preferably familiar with DEP/PTS.

(3) Mechanical Designer/Checker

Recognized Diploma/Certificate in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, with at least 8 years relevant design/drafting experience in oil and gas industry and in designer position for the last 3 years minimum, preferably familiar with DEP/PTS. The personnel shall be able to utilize Computer Aided Design Tool.

(4) Senior Mechanical Draftsman

Recognized Diploma/Certificate in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification in the correct discipline with at least 5 years relevant design/drafting experience in oil and gas industry, preferably familiar with DEP/PTS. The personnel shall be able to utilize Computer Aided Design Tool.

(5) Senior Civil/Structural Engineer

B.Sc. in Civil or Structural Eng., Registered with BEM or recognized International Institution, with at least 8 years practical working experience in engineering design in oil & gas industry, preferably familiar with the following:

i. DEP/PTS
ii. British Standard/Eurocode
iii. Use of Staad-Pro
iv. Basic CAD drafting knowledge

The personnel shall be able to carry out analysis and design of the following:

v. Steel Structures
vi. Concrete Structures
vii. Foundations

(6) Senior Civil/Structural Draftsman

Recognized Diploma/Certificate in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification in the correct discipline with at least 5 years relevant design/drafting experience in oil and gas industry, preferably familiar with British Standard, Eurocode, and DEP/PTS. The personnel shall be able to utilize Computer Aided Design Tool.

(7) Civil/Structural Draftsman

Recognized Diploma/Certificate in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification in the correct discipline with at least 3 years relevant design/drafting experience, preferably familiar with DEP/PTS. The personnel shall be able to utilize Computer Aided Design Tool.

(8) Senior Electrical Engineer

B.Sc. in Electrical Eng., Registered Professional Engineer with BEM or recognized International Institution, with at least 8 years practical working experience in engineering design in oil & gas industry, preferably familiar with DEP/PTS.

(9) Electrical Designer

Recognized Diploma/Certificate in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification in the correct discipline with at least 8 years relevant design/drafting experience and in designer position for the last 3 years minimum preferably familiar with DEP/PTS. The personnel shall be able to utilize Computer Aided Design Tool.

(10) Senior Instrument/System Engineer

B.Sc. in Instrument Eng., or equivalent, Registered with BEM or recognized International Institution, with at least 8 years practical working experience in engineering design in the oil and gas industry, preferably familiar with DEP/PTS.
The personnel shall possess knowledge to read, understand and provide design in the following areas:

i. Instrument installation details
ii. Loop/signal drawings
iii. PEFS
iv. Underground cable installations
v. Logic design
vi. Segregation between E & I
vii. Design according to DEP/PTS/Local Authority requirements
viii. Area classifications
ix. Write Basis Of Design
x. Keep up to date with current technology in the market
xi. Familiar with Flow/Orifice/Control valve calculations

(11) Senior Instrument Draftsman

Recognized Diploma/Certificate in Instrument Engineering or equivalent qualification in the correct discipline with at least 5 years relevant design/drafting experience in oil and gas industry, preferably familiar with DEP/PTS. The personnel shall be able to utilize Computer Aided Design Tool.

Candidate shall possess knowledge to read, understand and draw in the following areas:

i. Instrument installation details
ii. Loop/signal drawings
iii. PEFS
iv. Underground cable installations
v. Logic design
vi. Able to perform simple Flow/Orifice/Control valve calculations
vii. Proactive to carry out site survey on his own to verify spare terminal blocks

(12) Planning/QA Documentation Engineer

B.Sc. Degree or equivalent with 5 years experience in costing, project control and related work experience in engineering design and in onshore and offshore oil & gas projects. Has experience on using MS Project for his works in his employment for at least two years. The personnel shall possess knowledge and skill on:

i. Planning basics & fundamentals
ii. Resource Loading and management
iii. Physical Progress Chart generation
iv. Scheduled and Actual Progress monitoring
v. Progress difference in duration and percentage
vi. Reports
vii. Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)

All candidates may send their CV via email to norliana@mecipglobal.com.my and cc to harun_alrasyid@mecipglobal.com.my , othman@mecipglobalcom.my and abdullah@mecipglobal.com.my

Website: www.mecipglobal.com.my

Blog: www.mecipg.wordpress.com

My note: I assume you already have someone for Process? Starts with an ‘S’ and ends with a ‘y’?

IEM Report – Visit to Bintulu

The IEM Chemical Engineering Technical Division organized a study tour to Bintulu, Sarawak on June 14th, 2010. The study group comprised of 9 people. The tour was led by Ir. Razmahwata Mohd Razalli.

The tour started at the MLNG plant. The group was met by Mr. Rhymie Rashidie Ibrahim, Corporate Affair. The IEM guests were first brought to a presentation room where a safety briefing was first conducted. A corporate video was then shown, providing an overview of the history, specifications and achievements of the MLNG project.

After getting a bird’s eye view of the facility, a slide presentation was given. It started off with an introduction to the MLNG complex, and a recap of MLNG 1-3’s history. A simplified LNG process flow diagram was then used to describe the plant’s process to the group.  An introduction to the technology and use of MISC’s LNG ships was provided, along with the breakdown of LNG customers (60% of LNG is shipped to Japan, 27% Korea, 12% Taiwan, 0.9% China. 19% of Japan’s LNG is imported from Malaysia).

At the end of the presentation, a number of questions were asked, and answered by the speaker. A selection of questions asked were the usage of LNG in Malaysia, the makeup of engineers disciplines in MLNG, the mercury removal process from the gas, and MLNG’s involvement in downstream industries.

This part of the tour was concluded with a token exchange ceremony.

After refreshments, a plant tour was arranged, guided by a knowledgeable engineer. The group had the opportunity of observing the plant from the luxury of an air conditioned van. Among the sites the group visited  were the nine 380 tph boilers, the gas metering station, flare tower, the cryogenic unit, the mercury removal unit, the Sulphinol process, and the LNG berthing terminal, where Putri Delima Satu was in port.

After the MLNG visit, the group then visited the ABF plant. The group was met there by Mr. Roy Thian Shin Min, Process Technologist and Ms. Suryani Dohan, PR Executive. Mr. Roy presented an introduction of the plant. Among the commercial tidbits revealed was the ownership breakdown of the plant (63.5% Malaysia, 13% Indonesia, 13% Thailand, 9.5% Philippines, 1% Singapore) and the plant’s market breakdown (30% of ammonia is sold to Thailand, 20% to Malaysia, 24% to Vietnam) . He then talked the group through a process schematic of the plant. Among the process discussed were CO₂ removal using a modified Benfield process, steam reforming using NiO catalyst in tubes, and the urea process. The uses of ammonia and urea was explained to the group. The presentation ended with an overview of the plant’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities. Among the questions asked by the group was what biuret was, and how much CO₂ was released by the plant.

This part of the tour was concluded with a token exchange ceremony, and lunch that was hosted by the ABF.

As the plant was not open for a visit at the time, the group was taken to view the plant from a vantage point on top of the Bintulu Port Authority building, where we were treated to a breath-taking view of the plant and surrounding environs.

Follow Up – Bintulu Kite Festival

A few videos to keep you entertained, while working on my next topic.

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Kite Festival 001

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Safety Notice – MLNG fatality

Strange I have to go to an overseas website to get the news. It was reported by Bernama as well.

At the Malaysian Liquefied Natural Gas plant in Tanjung Kidurong, Sarawak, 3 workers were overcome by gas while inspecting a large gas pipeline there, 1 of them has died, the condition of the other 2 in hospital remains unknown. 5th August 2009.

Bintulu Onshore Gas Terminal

Synergy was invited to facilitate a HAZOP at Murphy’s Gas Plant (MGP) or Bintulu Onshore Gas Terminal (BOGT), I don’t know which is the formal name. The HAZOP went on smoothly enough, and I hope that the client was satisfied with execution and conclusions of the exercise, and invites us to facilitate their future risk assessment sessions.

Bintulu Kite Festival

Apart from the oil and gas industry in this town (reason for which I am actually here), another event was going on today: