StarSpecialTHE STAR Sunday 21 September 2014

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Resources, expertise,

technology

OIL & GAS

Spearheading national growth.

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Home-grown companytakes on regional challenges MISI Setia Oil & Gas Sdn Bhd

is a Malaysian company that was incorporated in

June 2002. Since then it has grown to great

heights by accumulating accolades for its outstanding occupational health and safety record.

The company’s main business areas are system integration, project and construction as well as trading of oil and gas equipment and aftermarket services (products and services).

Currently, Misi Setia operates from four locations in Malaysia, headquartered at Bandar Teknologi Kajang, Semenyih. Its next branch is the product and services, tender unit and executive office at Endah Promenade in Sri Petaling.

The third branch is the product and services office, which is inclusive of a fabrication workshop at Bintulu, Sarawak while the fourth branch office is in Kemaman, Terengganu.

Using the latest ICT applications and self-developed programmes to manage activities in engineering, procurement, fabrication and construction processes, Misi Setia ensures efficiency and quality delivery of its products and services.

This is in line with its vision of being the leading and preferred service provider in the region for the oil and gas industry.

The company has expanded its business to include full engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) capabilities for tank farm terminals and flow metering skid systems for the oil and gas industry.

The company fully utilises its in-house resources for engineering design, fabrication, integration, testing, installation, commissioning and after-sales services.

The company’s business also involves the EPCC of oil and gas pipeline transmission and distribution system (onshore), pipeline relocation and hot tapping works.

Misi Setia has also successfully completed piping work packages for petroleum oil refineries, fabrication and construction of gas plants as well as oil and gas terminals between 50,000 diameter-inches and 250,000

diameter-inches. On trading and aftermarket

services, Misi Setia is currentlythe sole distributor for the Cameron Valves and actuators, Control Components Inc valves, GE measurement solution products and Tyco Scott Safety fire and gas detectors.

The company is on a mission to provide innovative and professional services to meet its clients’ needs.

The breadth of Misi Setia’s role in the oil and gas industry is apparent based on several of its milestone projects, which include building the nation’s gas pipeline, flows metering system projects and many others.

Nationwide projects

One of Misi Setia’s main projects was its involvement in the Klang Valley Distribution Terminal (KVDT) Biodiesel Package B5 project.

The project involved the construction, installation and commissioning of two units of storage tanks with foundation,

product piping as well as related civil, structures, electrical and instrumentation works for biodiesel storage at KVDT.

Besides that, the company prefabricated and erected approximately 110,000 diameter-inches of piping and provided mechanical installation works, supplied and installed firefighting equipment and commissioning assistance for the Port Dickson Shell Refining Company Berhad - ISBL package for the Hijau Gasoil Project.

The company was also involved in Pahang EPCC of Kuantan Bulk Depot Redevelopment Work project, EPCC of Labuan Gas Terminal (LGAST 2) project, LGAST COMPRESSOR Booster Project (SPEED), Petronas Malacca refinery Revamp Project – PSR 2 revamp piping pre-fabrication package of approximately 230,000 diameter-inches carbon steel piping.

With a rich history of growth, it is no wonder that Misi Setia is a dual-certified company with ISO 9001:2008 and OHSAS18001: 2007 certifications.

The company is also registered as a Grade G7 contractor with the Construction Industry Development Board and has established its reputation as a licensed vendor and contractor for Petronas.

Getting recognisedfor achievements

The industry has also recognised Misi Setia’s achievements.

Some of the awards that the company has received include the Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water Industry Award 2013 (Contractor Excellence), Malaysian Society for

Occupational Safety and Health Gold (Class 1) Award for four consecutive years and the CIDB Score 4-Star achievement for 2011 and 2012.

Apart from the technical awards, Misi Setia was also acknowledged as an Outstanding SME when it received the Golden Bull Award 2011.

The company is also dedicated to fostering close relations with the society by contributing to community development.

Every year, Misi Setia ensures that its corporate social responsibility programmes are an integral part of its business ethos.

The company carries out blood donation drives and makes annual visits to orphanages and shelter homes.

The company is managed by a team of dedicated leaders, all of whom have professional and technical backgrounds.

They are motivated by the company’s motto – taking on challenges – and are prepared for whatever lies ahead in the oil and gas industry.

In July 2014, the existing

shareholders entered into an agreement to dispose their entire shareholdings to WZ Satu Berhad (WZ Satu), a company listed on the Main Board of Bursa Saham Malaysia.

WZ Satu is a diversified group with key interests in civil engineering, construction and mining, pending its diversification into oil and gas industry through Misi Setia.

WZ Satu‘s acquisition of Misi Setia is expected to be completed by early November. When it becomes part of WZ Satu Group, Misi Setia envisages greater growth, as well as the capability to participate in projects that are bigger size and volume.

WZ Satu Berhad is currently led by Tengku Uzir Tengku Ubaidillah, and its core business area will be restructured to cover mining, civil works, oil and gas, as well as the original steel manufacturing business.

Misi Setia is anticipating bigger growth and hopes to increase its market share in the oil and gas industry upon completion of the acquisition.

ISBL Mechanical & Piping work for the Hijau Gasoil Project in Shell Refining Company (FOM) Berhad in Port Dickson.

Metering upgrade project for the Duyong Platform, offshore Terengganu.

3D model of the on-going EPCC Dalak Pipeline Facilites project for Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd. The scope of the project includes a gas recovery terminal facilities system in Labuan and a launcher station in Sipitang, Sabah.

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Gender balance benefits businessIN this day and age, gender

diversity is not just a fad, nor can it be a token offering to the

employment market. Instead, if a company is truly serious about getting its business to go as far as possible, getting more women is a must. The oil and gas industry is no exception. Industry players are actively pushing equality policies to get more women into the workplace and into leadership positions.

“There is recognition in the industry that if we don’t attract more women, we lose a large pool of talent. In Shell, we know that having a more balanced gender representation opens up so many possibilities for the company, not the least in business,” says Simon Ong (pic), managing director of Shell Global Solutions (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd.

“Ultimately, the most important thing for Shell is to make sure we have the best talent in the industry that can contribute to our growth,” he says.

As one of the largest companies in the world, and ranked as one of the most attractive employers,

Shell provides its employees diverse opportunities and the support to take advantage of these opportunities.

Its structured recruitment and interview process is famous for being tough. As a leader in its industry, Shell can afford to be discerning.

Ong explains that Shell looks for specific traits that will enable the potential employee to fit into the company’s work culture and forge a successful career – leadership skills, drive and the ability to collaborate with diverse groups of people are as important as analytical and creative skills.

The support that the company provides its employees also plays an essential role in an individual’s progress.

There is often a time mid-career when the question of “family or career?” surfaces. Shell provides an environment where the employee is able to balance time at work and time with the family, whether it is with a sabbatical, flexible hours or working remotely.

“This way, we do not lose

talent, and our employees are able to become as successful as they wish to be in their careers. It does not have to be an either-or situation; it can be ‘and’,” says Ong.

The key to success in Shell’s policies is its leaders, who are willing and able to implement and sustain them. Employees are mentored by those in senior positions whose job as a mentor is to guide and encourage their charge’s development.

These leaders also need to move with the times and must be committed to the company’s policies – walk the talk, as Ong says – so that success is to be had by all parties.

Shell takes pride in cultivating a working environment where there is no glass ceiling whether in terms of gender, ethnicity or anything else; employees are promoted on merit in accordance to their ability and capability.

“We are committed to sustain an environment that is diverse and as inclusive as possible so that everyone is able to contribute to the bottom line. We don’t just do it for window dressing, so when we attract female talent, we offer them good career development prospects and opportunities to contribute to our business,”says Ong.

This diversity in the workforce leads to more creativity and innovation in the everyday workings of the company. Ong cites examples from his experience: the women he has worked with on his team offer different perspectives when it comes to looking for solutions,he says.

“There is no difference at all when it comes to the technical aspects of the job, but what I see women offering are more holistic

solutions,” he elaborates.Any team in any industry

requires such diversity of mind in order to be successful, a truth that Shell acknowledges. About 30% of the senior management and the leadership team in Malaysia are women and about 36% of Shell Malaysia’s employees are women.

This fact not only makes the business more competitive, it also makes the company more attractive to potential employees.

These women in senior positions are also role models for women just starting out in the industry or those considering joining the oil and gas sector,says Ong.

This is one of the most important factors that will create awareness and understanding of the important roles women can play in the oil and gas industry, and provide the leadership that young people need.

“The world is changing, and this industry is changing with it. We need a diverse group of people to allow the business to grow, and in exchange, we offer a wider life experience,” says Ong.

WOMEN in leadership positions in Shell Malaysia reveal what it is like to work in the oil and gas industry with one of its biggest players.

as at project sites and at office locations.

The job is challenging and requires a lot of hard work and time away from her two teenaged children, but she loves it, she says. Balancing time between work and her family is hard, but her children are supportive of their mother.

The most interesting part of this project, and also one of the proudest moments in her career, was when the FPS topsides had to be lifted onto the hull and then the completed structure moved to the quayside and loaded onto a transport vessel. The 23,000 tonne ‘superlift’ broke the world record for heaviest onshore lift.

“This required a supreme effort of teamwork, and it was exhilarating and gratifying to see everyone involved in the project work together. It presented many challenges, but as a team we overcame each one of them. I was so proud of everyone,” she says.

Being a woman, and a woman in a leadership role in such a project, did present an added challenge at first, she says, but that was soon overcome.

“It is very important to continue to be who you are and not change yourself to fit the expectations of others. When you stand firm in your beliefs and are confident in yourself and your ability to do the job well, respect will come to you. You have to work hard and prove yourself just like anybody else. The decisions you make must be based on what is best for the project. Very soon people will accept the way you are and gender is no longer an issue,” she says.

Teh emphasises that an important factor is female representation in leadership, for example, Hilary Mercer, vice-president of Projects Integrated Gas at Shell and Siti Sulaiman, the general manager of Shell Sabah Asset, who are both her role models.

Her advice to women in the industry and those who aspire to join the industry: get a superior education and be willing to work

hard. “Roll up your sleeves and don’t be afraid to get involved.”

“My mentor gave me some good advice when I was younger: just do your best and everything will fall into place. This has always worked for me and I think it applies to everyone.”

Perpetua Bandan, team lead, Flow Assurance Systems, leads a

team of flow assurance engineers for Shell Projects & Technology in East Malaysia and currently has 17 people reporting to her.

Flow assurance engineers develop strategies to ensure that the flow of oil or gas continues smoothly through the pipelines and there are no blockages during production life.

Perpetua has been involved with Shell from a young age – she was a bursary award recipient from the age of 14, then went on to be a Shell scholar. She eventually joined Shell after completing her education in 1995.

In leading a team of engineers, Perpetua says she finds great satisfaction in working with young professionals, helping them develop their talents and achieve their goals.

“On the technical side, I really enjoy working on and developing solutions to monitise hydrocarbons,” she reveals.

One of the most interesting parts of her job was working on the deepwater Malikai project, where she and her project team had to come up with innovative fit-for-purpose solutions to solve the various issues that came up during the project.

She was also part of the pioneer group that received deepwater development exposure

in Shell’s Deepwater Centre of Excellence in Houston, United States. Perpetua was one of the few Malaysians chosen for this overseas assignment and worked in Houston from 2001 to 2005.

Perpetua says that when she first joined Shell the company was already progressive in terms of employing female talent and ensuring a good working environment for them. Since then, even greater progress has been made and there are more and more women in the workplace and in leadership roles.

Perpetua also cites Hilary Mercer as one of her role models, finding Mercer’s confidence and commanding presence inspiring, and she admires the depth of Mercer’s technical expertise and sharpness of mind.

“I would like to encourage women to pursue what they are inspired to do. It takes courage to follow your dream, or come back to work after a break. It takes determination, but there is no reason not to do it,” she says.

Siti Sulaiman, general manager, Sabah Asset, is accountable for the upstream operations of all Shell-operated producing assets in Sabah and also responsible for leading a team of more than 300 people in various offshore and onshore locations.

Siti was a Shell scholar and was offered a job by Shell in 1994 upon completing her tertiary education. With a background in mechanical engineering, she started as an operations engineer and has worked in the commercial, planning and economic side as well as a short stint in human resources. All this has given her a wide perspective and understanding of the business.

“There are many aspects of my current job I enjoy, but what’s really interesting is that I work with a lot of different people and talents across the company. Shell is diverse and getting to work with different nationalities and multiple stakeholders is one of the best parts of my job,” she says.

Working on big projects that impact the country’s economy, such as the Gumusut-Kakap project, which is going to be the first deepwater field operated by Shell in Malaysia, is extremely exciting, she continues.

According to Siti, one of the best value propositions Shell has is its structured learning and development programme that provides a path for staff to explore possibilities within the larger Shell group and progress further in their careers.

Siti is also a wife and mother of three young children. “As I climb the corporate ladder, finding a balance becomes more of a challenge, but I am able to ensure that my family comes first. The most important thing is to be honest and open with the bosses. A supportive employer is very important, as well as a supportive family,” she says.

Siti finds role models in senior women leaders in Shell whose journeys are similar to her own – raising a family while progressing in their careers.

“There are more and more women now in key leadership positions in the oil and gas industry, and Shell itself recognises that diversity and inclusion are business imperatives. Gender is one of the diversity inclusion elements that have been given a lot of attention. There is strong support for women in their career progression and realising their full potential,” she says.

“My advice to women is to go for it. Working in this industry and with this company has shaped me into what I am today. Don’t limit yourself. What you believe you can achieve.”

An inside look

Ezzah Teh.

Perpetua Bandan.

Siti Sulaiman.

Ezzah Teh, FPS manager, managed the onshore construction and pre-commissioning and commissioning of the FPS (floating production system) that is currently carrying out offshore activities at the Gumusut-Kakap field. It is the first FPS built in Malaysia and one of the most complex FPS structures in Asia.

An FPS is in the most basic of terms a platform on which natural oil and gas can be processed and transported to the onshore terminal. Teh oversaw this project from 2008; her job, while the project was in its onshore phase, was to ensure that all aspects, from procurement and construction to contract management and communications, ran smoothly, and to lead a 300-strong team of people of varying talents.

Teh has been with Shell for six years and her rise through the ranks was great. She started out as a systems engineer, became an oil export pipeline project manager before achieving her current position. Her experience encompasses significant spells onshore and offshore, as well

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Bridging connections betweenindustryexpertsAS one of the

biggest and most important

industries in the world, the oil and gas sector is constantly faced with many challenges.

Global events and conferences serve as an avenue to address these challenges and provide opportunities for various parties, including companies, political institutions and regulatory bodies to collaborate and showcase their products

and services.These international

events also present the perfect opportunity for buyers and sellers to come together.

At the same time, professionals and members of the public can also engage with each other to discuss various issues related to the industry.

Here is a selection of upcoming conferences, events and exhibitions that will take place across the world.

International Pipeline Conference & Exposition, Calgary, Canadawww.internationalpipelineconference.com

This is the 10th edition of the IPC and members of the pipeline industry from across the globe will gather at Calgary for one of the world’s leading pipeline conferences.

The main aim of the IPC is to inform, enlighten and motivate those who work in the pipeline industry.

The IPC is a not-for-profit event organised by volunteers who represent international energy corporations, energy and pipeline associations and regulatory agencies.

The conference will include some feature activities, including tutorials on production pipeline and flowliness, design and construction and pipeline integrity management.

The exposition, which will run concurrently with the conference, will bring together thousands of leading professionals to explore more than 200 of the industry’s most recognised brands.

These professionals are also expected to check out the latest pipeline technologies, products and services.

The Singapore International Energy Week, Singaporewww.siew.sg

The Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) is an annual platform that brings together energy professionals, policymakers and commentators to

discuss and share best practices and solutions involving global energy.

SIEW will enable the exchange of ideas and discussions on important issues related to energy. At the same time, SIEW will meet the strategic objectives of Singapore’s commitment of becoming a global leading energy hub.

There will also be opportunities available for networking and deal-making between energy companies at the event.

SIEW will also provide energy companies the platform to showcase their innovative products and solutions to the energy marketplace.

MOGSEC 2014, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysiawww.mogsec2014.com.my The Malaysia Oil and Gas Exhibition and Conference 2014 (MOGSEC 2014) is a platform to showcase Malaysia’s oil and gas providers.

This is the perfect avenue to promote the country’s oil and gas profile as it intends to become a regional and international hub for oil and gas services, in line with the government’s Economic Transformation Programme.

The inaugural MOGSEC was held in 2012 and this is the second conference, which will see the gathering of professionals and trade visitors who are related to the oil, gas and petrochemical industry.

MOGSEC 2014 is expected to involve 500 participating companies, including big names such as Petronas, MMC Oil and Gas Engineering, Schlumberger, Technip, UMW Oil and Gas and Wasco.

The event is also expected to attract about 10,000 trade visitors from more than 38 countries. MOGSEC 2014 is supported by Petronas and endorsed by MATRADE, MIDA and MPRC.

Gas Asia Summit, Singapore www.gasasiasummit.com

Hosted within the Singapore International Energy Week, the 3rd Annual Gas Asia Summit (GAS) is expected to gather more than 250 gas leaders from across the region.

The summit will be a high-level dialogue-driven event that will take advantage of Singapore’s strategic position in the heart of Asia and its aim of becoming the region’s gas hub.

GAS will explore the strategic and commercial challenges that the region currently faces and will also address the key drivers of Asia’s gas market.

The agenda for GAS this year will be mainly based on the theme Multilateral Cooperation to Connect Gas Markets.

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The 9th Biennial Valve World Conference and Exhibition,Dusseldorf, Germanywww.valveworldexpo.com One of the leading information and order conference for global businesses to address industrial valves and fittings, the Valve World Expo is a partnership between Messe Dusseldorf, a trade fair ground and organiser, and KCI Publishing, an independent media and information group.

Attendees will be given an extensive overview of technical innovations on valves, valve-related products and valve-related piping products, seals and sealing materials as well as engineering, leak detection and repair (LDAR) software, safety instrument systems and other services.

The expo will feature a number of main product groups, including valves, valve-related products, seals and sealing materials, valve-related piping products, engineering and associations and publishing houses.

Visitors from various industries, including those in the fields of petrochemical, oil, gas and LNG, marine and offshore shipbuilding, and machine construction are expected to attend the conference.

International Petroleum Technology Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysiawww.iptcnet.org

An annual event, the International Petroleum Technology Conference (IPTC) is held in various countries across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.

IPTC aims to further the advancement of scientific and technological knowledge that is related to the exploration, development, production, transportation and processing of oil and natural gas.

The IPTC is a collaborative effort between the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, the European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers, the Society of Exploration Geophysicists and the Society of Petroleum Engineers. The IPTC will serve as a platform for regional oil ministers, industry leaders and government representatives to discuss and share their views on industry topics and trends.

They will also be able to exchange expertise and experience, present state-of-the-art technology and innovations, and stimulate further research of technical and business activities. Organisations will also be given due recognition for their efforts in technical and business contributions to the industry.

Various social activities at the conference will allow delegates to network and engage in offline discussions.

2015 Asia-Pacific Assembly, Singaporewww.oilcouncil.com/event/asia-pacific

Some of the main issues that will be discussed at the upcoming Asia-Pacific Assembly include the future of gas and LNG supply and demand; finding new regional and international JV partners; effectively deploying capital expenditure across Asia-Pacific; exploring new exploration and production frontiers in Asia; oil trading and shipping within Asia-Pacific; the growth strategies of foreign national oil corporations, international oil companies and independents

in Asia-Pacific; and the merger and acquisition of Asian national oil companies domestically and internationally.

Big names in the Asia-Pacific oil and gas industry will engage in in-depth discussions on these topics to ensure that

businesses have the connections, partners, strategies, technology, intelligence and capital needed to effectively meet and capitalise on what the Asia-Pacific future energy landscape has to offer.

The event will also see the gathering of oil and gas executives from the upstream, midstream, LNG, banking, finance, investments and petroleum service sectors.

The 14th Georgian International Oil, Gas, Infrastructure & Energy Conference (GIOGIE), Tbilisi, Georgiawww.giogie.com GIOGIE is supported by the Ministry of Energy Georgia and is a central meeting place for both local and regional oil and gas communities.

It will discuss the newest developments on projects, policies and inward investments in the oil, gas and energy industry in Georgia.

Participants of GIOGIE will get the opportunity to network and build new business relationships with both local and international oil and gas operators, industry professionals and government bodies who have interests in Georgia’s upcoming oil and gas market.

GIOGIE allows participants to network and build new business relationships with local and international oil and gas operators, industry professionals and government bodies who have interests in developing the Georgian oil and gas market.

Participants of GIOGIE will be able to:• Learn about the current and future developments in the local oil and gas industry from government officials and industry experts• Gain insights into local and regional trade projects• Build new business partnerships with domestic oil and gas suppliers• Network with international oil and gas professionals seeking to operate in the domestic market• Increase sales prospects by arranging meetings with potential clients.

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The 23rd Annual Middle East Gas & Petroleum Conference, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirateswww.mpgc.cc The MPGC is the Middle East’s longest running annual oil conference and it attracts the captains of the oil and gas industry from across the globe.

Established in 1993, MPGC 2015 will be hosted by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company and expects participants from more than 150 global companies from 50 countries.

The MPGC provides a platform for participants to discuss holistically and intellectually on matters pertaining to the oil and gas industry.

In addition, they will also be afforded business building and networking opportunities.

2015 APPEA Conference & Exhibition, Melbourne, Australiawww.appeaconference.com.au The Australian Petroleum Production &

Exploration Association (APPEA) is the national body that represents the oil and gas exploration and production industry in Australia.

At present, APPEA has more than 80 full member companies comprising oil and gas explorers and producers who are active in Australia.

Ninety-eight per cent of Australia’s petroleum

production is by APPEA members. The APPEA Conference & Exhibition

is the largest annual upstream oil and gas event in the southern hemisphere, attracting delegates from Australia and all over the world.

This premier event for the Australian oil and gas industry will see delegates learning, discussing and connecting through presentations, panel discussions and key networking events.

The 15th Asian Oil, Gas & Petrochemical Engineering Exhibition, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysiawww.oilandgas-asia.com

The 15th Asian Oil, Gas & Petrochemical Engineering Exhibition (OGA) is Asia’s biggest and most comprehensive gas event with oil and gas exhibitors from across the world.

The last OGA, held last year, recorded at attendance of 29,770, including visitors and exhibitors, with showcased products and services from approximately 2,000 companies from 72 nations.

OGA 2015 is expected to showcase the latest technology, equipment and machinery in the oil, gas and petrochemical engineering fields.

OGA 2015 is also an excellent venue for exhibitors and trade visitors to meet, discuss and converge in business networking.

Global Petroleum Show,Calgary, Canadawww.globalpetroleumshow.com

The Global Petroleum Show, one of the biggest energy events, and brings together global producers and service companies and suppliers.

It will be made up of three components – exhibition, conference and networking events.

The exhibition showcases the various technologies that drive the industry, including rigs, drives, casings, muds, fracturing and perforating, downhole and measurements.

The conference will discuss the exploration and production of heavy oil that is constantly undergoing a dynamic transformation from the technologies used to the best practices deployed to the challenges that arise.

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Enabling the industryto move forward

AT Sirim Berhad, technological innovation is combined with business-

oriented disciplines to deliver products and services that are relevant to the marketplace.

With more than 40 years of experience as a research and technology development organisation, Sirim continues to offer its oil and gas clients comprehensive capabilities in technology innovation, standards and technical services.

Design and engineering services

Sirim’s services for the oil and gas sector include design and engineering services, technical services, human capital development and calibration and measurement.

Covering the entire product life cycle, including ideation, engineering design, product development, standards and quality services, testing and commercialisation, Sirim strongly supports the development, improvement or enhancement of parts and components by oil and gas players in Malaysia.

l Proof of conceptSirim has the expertise and

state-of-the-art technologies that provide conceptual modelling and engineering design, engineering analysis and simulation, rapid prototyping, soft tooling and 3D-digitising.

These activities can significantly improve quality of design and reduce product development time.

To enhance investors’, customers’ and stakeholders’ confidence, Sirim is able to support clients’ initiatives with a 3D proof of concept model and digital animation or visualisation prototype of parts or component for evaluation and decision making.

l Engineering analysis and simulation

Sirim provides engineering analysis and simulation services to ensure that designs meet engineering specifications, which optimise operation and production cost.

The Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) team provides structural, fluid flow and thermal analyses using its range of CAE tools and methods.

The Finite Element Analyses (FEA) and consulting team focuses on analyses such as static and dynamic, linear and non-linear buckling, post-buckling and collapse, offshore analyses, structural crashworthiness, impact energy absorption, composite structures and thermal-stress.

As for fluid flow, Sirim has a specialised team on Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) who can carry out simulation and analysis for internal and external aerodynamic flow on specific parts.

l Casting, machiningand fabrication

Sirim’s casting facilities can accommodate small- to medium-sized engineering parts such as sealing components, special fittings and support, instrumentation fittings, special connectors, flanges, anode, filtering components, pipe clamp connector as well as various casing accessories.

The process of casting

development, design and prototyping, test and evaluation are carried out by Sirim’s experts, complemented with a range of machinery and software for casting

design, pattern making, moulding system, melting system, heat treatment, double column machining centre and laser cutting.

Sirim facilities can also support small production for manufacturers that opt to use its facilities in Rasa, Hulu Selangor.

Technical services

l Joining and inspectionSirim provides its technical

expertise to the Department of Standards to help develop Malaysian standards, ISO documents and American Petroleum Institute standards.

Sirim’s qualified engineers are client-approved and follow strict standard operating procedures.

Inspection services are carried out by trained professionals with minimal hindrance to the operations. Sirim also carries out non-destructive tests on equipment and products.

l Human capital development

In an effort to boost the skills of the local human capital in Malaysia, Sirim collaborates with the Ministry of Human Resources to provide training in carrying out tests and inspections.

Its welding certification programme is well-known and

is the only training programme in Malaysia recognised by the American Welding Society (AWS). AWS-certified welders and engineers can practise in any part of the world.

l Measurement and calibration

Sirim offers timely and reliable calibration services with its wide range of calibration services such as dimension, mass, temperature and volumetric, force and pressure, electrical, radio frequency and torque.

On-site calibration can be performed upon request.

Growing potential

Sirim believes the time is right for oil and gas players to focus on research and development efforts to improve local content and enhance the engineering capabilities of the Malaysian industry.

This will translate into more trade activities, higher efficiency and quality of the services and products, especially as Malaysia aims to be the regional hub for oil and gas services.

Sirim welcomes partners and collaborators to work together to achieve this mission.

n For more information, e-mail zana@sirim.my

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