The Islander Issue 62, August 1

The IslanderThe Gulf ’s first English Newspaper

Issue 62 Monday, August 1, 2016Published by The Bahrain Petroleum Company B.S.C. (Closed)

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Bapco Celebrates 80 Years of the Bahrain Refinery

H.E. Minister of Oil Receives Retiree

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Bapco last month celebrated the 80th anniversary of the Bahrain Refinery. A ceremony marking the milestone was held on Tuesday, 12 July 2016 at the Bapco Club in Awali, under the patronage of H.E. Shaikh Mohamed bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Bahrain’s Minister of Oil and Chairman of the Bapco Board. Attendees at the event included Board members, members of the Executive Management and key figures from the oil and gas sector. The event featured a number of key activities including a documentary film narrating the major milestones of the Bahrain Refinery and its journey to the present day scenario focusing on the main asset of the Company: namely its people. The film also included

interviews with several notable Bapco retirees, who discussed their early days at the Refinery and their professional experiences. At the outset of the event, HE Shaikh Mohammed gave a speech in which he expressed his pride and pleasure in celebrating this historic milestone in Bahrain. He said, “It is with much pride that I welcome you to a truly momentous occasion this morning; the 80th anniversary celebrations of the Bahrain Refinery. Today, at “80 Years Young”, we will delve into the Bahrain Refinery’s illustrious past and look back at some very inspiring milestones that have been achieved over the decades alongside the progression of the Bahrain Refinery, which is undoubtedly the lifeblood of our national economy.”

“Under the Wise Leadership of H.H. the late Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, The Bahrain Refinery was established as the first refinery in the Arabian Gulf in 1936, at a capacity of 10,000 barrels per day. Bapco pioneered the discovery of oil in the Arabian Peninsula in 1932 before commencing the export of its products in 1934, and beginning refining activities in 1936. Eight decades

later, Bapco and the Bahrain Refinery have grown steadily into a national and economic behemoth, refining 260,000 barrels a day and employing over 2000 people today. This is indeed, a matter of great pride for the kingdom and for the Bahrain Refinery, with more impressive numbers being projected with the modernization of the Refinery well underway.” (Continued on Page 2)

Bahrain’s Minister of Oil and the Chairman of the Bapco Board of Directors, H.E. Shaikh Mohamed bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa recently received Mr. Yousif Al Jumairi, one of the oldest living retirees of Bapco, on the sidelines of Bapco’s celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Bahrain Refinery. During the meeting, H.E. Shaikh Mohamed expressed pride in Bapco’s loyal employees who have served Bapco with dedication and loyalty over the years. He thanked Al Jumairi for his dedication in serving the company and the kingdom, wishing him continued health and happiness in the future.

H.E. Shaikh Mohamed bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Bahrain’s Minister of Oil and Bapco’s Chairman of the Board of Directors received a number Board and Executive Management members as well as some Bapco employees on Thursday, 7 July 2016 on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr. During the event, guests expressed their good wishes to H.E. the Minister on this pleasant occasion, wishing His Excellency continued success and prosperity in serving the aspired objectives of the kingdom. For his part, H.E. the Minister exchanged his good wishes with the guests, expressing his sincere thanks and gratitude for their good wishes.

H.E. Minister of Oil Receives Guests for Eid Al Fitr

Undersecretary of Ministry of LabourInaugurates “Wellbeing Project 2020 Tent”

As part of the Wellbeing Project 2020 objectives, Bapco’s Wellbeing team has organised, in collaboration with Bapco’s Health, Safety and Environment Department, the 6th Wellbeing activity under the theme “Beat the Heat”. In this regard, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Labour and Social Development Mr. Sabah Salem Al Doseri opened the Wellbeing Tent in the presence of Bapco’s Chief Executive Dr. Pete Bartlett, members of Bapco’s Management and employees. Mr. Al Doseri praised Bapco’s initiatives to promote awareness and achieve the objectives of occupational health and safety in an effort to secure a healthy, safe and productive environment for all employees, particularly through the prevention of risks caused by exhaustion and heat stress during the summer period, stressing on the importance of the concerted efforts exerted towards creating a safe work environment. (Continued on Page 15)

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Bapco Celebrates 80 Years of the Bahrain Refinery(Continued from Page 1)

Shaikh Mohamed continued, “I strongly believe that the milestones we have achieved are an inspiration for our efforts today and a catalyst for further progress in the times to come. Individually and collectively, the impetus is on us to build on our long-term vision and generate the aspired results. With the Bapco Modernization Program leading numerous strategic projects, we are poised for the gradual, but sustained expansion of the Refinery and ultimately our economy.” “I am very impressed by the efforts that have been exerted into organizing today’s event and I specially commend all involved in putting together such a valuable experience for everyone present here this morning. To the attendees, thank you for attending “80 Years Young” today. I am confident that together, we can work towards achieving bigger milestones and towards scripting a brighter future for the Refinery, for Bapco, and for the Kingdom of Bahrain’ concluded Shaikh Mohamed.Bapco’s Chief Executive Dr. Pete Bartlett then gave a presentation in which he highlighted Bapco’s story, including its establishment, the discovery of oil and the operation of the Refinery in 1936. He highlighted the main milestones of the company over the past decades which

enabled the company to build strong manpower, have increased production, maintain safe operations and execute environmental projects and its vast modernisation plans. The documentary movie included a number of interviews with the following former employees: Firstly, the star of the show was 99 year old Yousif Al Jumairi, who is the oldest living Bapco retiree. He recalled old memories with Bapco, speaking about his experiences in 1939 as a Field Map Printer. Mohammed Shehab, former Mgr PR, said, “Bapco helped us adopt a constructive and sound approach to life. It was and still is a

school, teaching us valuable qualities such as respect, commitment and compliance.”Sanad Abdulla, a retiree from SD&MM spoke about his early days with the Bahrain Refinery saying “Bapco has provided us with many great things, and has also helped us educate ourselves and our children.”Also interviewed was Mr. Adel Almoayyed, Bapco Board Member and former Chairman of Bapco Board and Acting CE, who said that Bapco has made major changes in the Bahrain society, and he hoped that Bapco would continue its noble cause of serving the Kingdom. Abdulla Yousif Mattar, a Bapco retiree from Engineering Division, said “Our early days

with the Refinery were excellent. Bapco has provided us with work opportunities which helped us develop on creativity, self-reliance and provided us with opportunities to study abroad, which eventually enabled us to return home with valuable degrees to fill senior positions.”Mr. Abdulkarim Al Sayed, former Chief Executive spoke about his early days with the Refinery. He said, “My association with the Refinery extends to fifty five years out of its 80 years of existence. It makes me proud to be a member of the Refinery.” “I wish my colleagues health and happiness, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Refinery in the years to come.”

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Bapco and the Refinery’s Historical Milestones

Date Event

THE EARLY YEARS - DISCOVERY

11 January 1929 Birth of Bapco (as SOCAL subsidiary)

16 October 1931 Well no. 1 Flows Oil at 2008’

1 June 1932 Well No. 2 Flows Oil

1933 Bapco workforce - 300 men

1934 Construction of “New Camp” (Future Awali)

THE 1930s – GEARING UP

7 June 1934 First Oil Export (25,000 bbl to Japan)

October 1935 Bapco Refinery Construction Commences

30 June 1936 CALTEX JV formed (subsidiary of Bapco)

12 July 1936 First Day of Refinery Operations (1CDU – 10,000 bpd)

11 December 1937 Official opening:(HH Sh. Hamad bin Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa)

THE WAR YEARS – STRATEGIC

3 September 1939 Start of World War II

1939 Polymerization Plant set up (gasoline)

1937 - 1939 Plants: reformers, cracking, SO2, gasoline acid

1940 Italians attempt to bomb Bahrain Refinery

1942 - 1943 Aviation Gasoline Project Launched

1944 3CDU started up (Refinery cap – 88,000 bpd)

April 1945 12” AB Pipeline commissioned FCCU Started up (May)

THE 1950s & 1960s – “POST-WAR GROWTH”

1946 Asphalt Plant started up

1947 1VDU Started up

1950 - 1955 Plants: 4ACDU, FCCU Revamp, 5CDU, 5VDU

1955 Bapco Apprenticeship Training Scheme

7 February 1960 Bapco processed one billionth barrel

1961 Refinery cap at 220 kbpd; 7,442 employees

1966 Abu Safa’a starts production (30,000 bpd)

1968 Refinery capacity at 250 kbpd after expansion

September 1969 Khuff Gas production commences

THE 1970s AND 1980s – RETRENCHMENT

1972 - 1973 Low Sulphur Fuel Oil Complex (LSFO) work

1973 - 1981 Oil industry restructures in Bahrain

1977 Bapco workforce – 3,800 people

21 May 1981 Government acquires 60% share of Bapco

April 1982 Major FCCU Revamp

1983 Major LSFO Complex Revamp

1983 2HDU Fire & Explosion – 2 fatalities

THE MODERN ERA - RENEWAL

1 April 1997 Government acquires the remaining 40% from Caltex

April 2001 In-line blending project completed

1 June 2002 Bapco-Banoco Merger Completed

2007 Low Sulphur Diesel Production (LSDP) Complex Start up

January 2009 Major LSFO Complex RevampRefinery Fuel Gas Desulphurization Project

9 April 2009 Tatweer JV established

October 2011 Lube Base Oil Unit (LBOU) started up (10,000 bpd)

February 2013 Steam Turbo-Generator (STG) Project completed

18 December 2014 Waste water treatment plant set up

THE FUTURE – “EXTEND THE LIFE”

17 September 2015 EPC Contracts awarded for AB Pipeline

2015 BMP Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) Awarded

15 September 2015 BMP Project Management Contractor (PMC) Awarded

May 2016 BMP FEED Completed

2016 Bapco workforce – 2,100 people

12 May 2016 EPC Invitation-to-bid (ITB) Issued to four consortia

30 June 2016 Tatweer JV ends

4Q 2016 BMP Site Preparation Work to Commence


Children Enjoy Annual Summer Camp ActivitiesBapco employees’ Children’s Summer Camp 2016 has recently commenced its activities featuring a wide spectrum of sports and social activities at the Bapco Club - Awali and the Sitra Commercial Complex Bowling Centre. Commenting on this occasion, Bapco’s General Manager Human Resources and Administration Mr. Khalid Al Sabbagh said: “This year’s summer camp covers four main activities: Taekwondo, Bowling, Leadership seminars, and Refinery Tour Program”. “The camp which involves educational sessions aimed at developing leadership and communications skills in youth is held under the close supervision of a number of specialized trainers from inside & outside Bapco to provide participants with

high quality training”, he added. “The camp will conclude its activities on 31st August 2014, after which a closing ceremony will be held to present awards & trophies for outstanding participants”, he continued. “Bapco attaches key importance to this activity as it plays a major role in channelizing the time of the youth in useful activities during summer vacations, in addition to helping them maintain good health & physical well-being. The camp also aims at devoting proper attention to children and encouraging students during the summer season to fill their leisure time with useful activities which help them develop their abilities & skills to be the cornerstone of success in future”, Mr. Al Sabbagh concluded.

Date Activity Sessions Time Venue

16th July – 31st Aug 2016Every Saturday & Wednesday Taekwondo 2 sessions 5pm – 6pm

6pm – 7pm. Bapco Club

16th July – 31st Aug 2016Every Saturday Bowling 2 sessions 10am – noon

Noon – 2pm Sitra Mall – Ozone

18th July – 29th Aug 2016Every Monday Youth Leadership 1 session 5pm – 7pm Bapco Club

28th July 2016Thursday Refinery Tour 1 session 9am – noon Bapco club/ Refinery

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BAPCO Launches Employees Children Summer Camp 2016


BDF I.T. Delegation Visits Bapco

Al Dana Ferguson Officials Visit Dar Al Naft

How to Drive the Business ForwardHow do you motivate people at work? Some people think that if you pay people more they will work harder, but research shows that only works in certain types of work. On the latest series of Individual Development Programme (IDP) workshops, 62 IDP candidates watched a video by Daniel H. Pink (author of the New York Times Top 10 bestseller “Drive”) where he put the case for Intrinsic versus Extrinsic Motivation. Each delegate went away with a copy of Daniel’s book as well as learning about other more traditional theories of Motivation. The programme was designed and delivered by Senior Management Development Specialist Neil Porter and as usual there was plenty of activity with two videos and two experiential learning exercises. They started with Deadline 30 minutes where the teams had to correctly fill 12 pay packets within 30 minutes. We all know how frustrating it can be when we do not get paid correctly and Neil used the exercise to illustrate the point that “We all expect to get paid correctly and one time for the work we have done. When that does not happen and we have

to wait for another month to have the error corrected it becomes very demotivating. However if I get my pay, Bonus or Sadeem Credit that will not motivate me as it is what we have come to expect”Head of Career Development, Peter James Conway, added “The value of the programme is in getting the delegates to think of other ways to motivate people, like saying thank you, a hand written note, getting their picture on the Refinery Noticeboard or in the Islander or Weekly Star”One of the delegates, Faris Gabani, On Developmental Assignment with Technical & Business Support, Local Marketing added

“The latest workshop on motivation not only gave me new insight to take back to work, but also illustrated the positive practices already taking place at the office. It became clear to me and my fellow IDP candidates that we need to both continue with the motivational examples we already see, as well as introduce the great new methods we learned today.” The Motivation workshops will be run again in August and September and then in October, November and December there will be three two-day presentation skills workshops run by Neil Porter and Kishan Kumar from IT for 36 IDP delegates.

Toastmasters Club Celebrates 10th Installation Ceremony

Bapco Toastmasters Club celebrated its 10th Installation Ceremony at Bapco Club, Awali on Wednesday 20th July 2016. The ceremony was attended by General Manager HR & Administration Mr. Khalid AlSabbagh, General Manager Maintenance Mr. Mahmood Mirza and District 20 Director DTM Ali Shahbaz. Each year the club conducts its installation ceremony to install the new Executive Committee (Ex-Com), and to recognize the efforts of the past Ex-Com. During the ceremony, the

outgoing-Vice President Education, TM Zainab Salman highlighted the club’s achievement in local and regional competitions during the term of 2015-2016. TM Zainab Salman announced that the club received the Toastmasters International President’s Distinguished Club Award for the 7th consecutive year as a result of completing the educational program for the term. The newly installed Excom comprises of President TM Arfan Nateq, VP Education TM Ali Shaker, VP Membership TM

Saleh Ali Saleh, VP Public Relations TM Khalid Abdulla, Secretary TM Nasreen Ahmed, Treasurer TM Fatema Hussain and Sergeant-at-Arms TM Hussain Fawzi. It should be noted that Bapco Toastmasters Club was charted in early 2007.

Two officials from Al Dana Ferguson Forums, Mr. Steen Elhern and Ms. Muneera Al Mubarak recently visited the Dar Al Naft (Oil Museum). The guests were received by Bapco’s Superintendent – Special A s s i g n m e n t (Public Relations) Mr. Fahad Shamsan who gave them a brief tour and

introduction of the oil museum and explained to them in detail, the history of oil in the kingdom and the region. The visitors had the opportunity to tour the museum and view its various rare exhibits and collections, which told the tale of oil and its history since the inception of the industry in Bahrain. At the conclusion, the guests expressed delight at the organisation of the visit and thanked Bapco for its efforts, describing the experience as being fruitful and of high educational value. Al Dana Ferguson Forums is scheduled to organise a conference related to business opportunities in the Kingdom of Bahrain later this year.

A delegation of Information Technology (IT) professionals from the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) visited Bapco’s IT Department on Wednesday, 20 July 2016. The visit was conducted with the aim of helping the visitors gain a deeper understanding of the latest trends and best practices implemented by Bapco’s IT Department. At the outset, the delegation was received and welcomed by Bapco’s Superintendent - Special assignment (Public Relations Department) Mr.

Fahad Shamsan, and the delegation also met with Manager – IT Department Mr. Daij Khalifa. Later, a presentation was given to the visitors by Mr. Waleed Othman, Superintendent from the IT Solutions section. The presentation was interactive with various queries on Bapco’s IT procedures being raised and answered in detail. At the conclusion, the delegation thanked Bapco for a fruitful visit and wished the company all the best in its future endeavours.

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Learning & Development Department Delivers Team-building WorkshopDuring the Holy Month of Ramadan, Bapco’s Learning & Development Department worked with Manager – Operational Excellence Mark Hodgkinson and Leader – Lubricant Business Unit Emil Hayes to create two bespoke Team building workshops for their teams.The first took place at the Learning and Development Centre at the Refinery, on 13 July 2016 and was for the Lubricant Business Unit. The group of eight employees completed the MTa Learning exercise “Spinning your Web” in two teams, then completed the Belbin team role inventory. They then applied the skills they had learnt to work as one large group to complete the challenging “Rectangle” exercise. In the debrief that followed they used the video and photography to identify what went well and how they could work even better as a team. Mark Hodgkinson then identified some pitfalls of team work and how to overcome them linking the theory covered by Senior Management Development Specialist Neil Porter back to the workplace with Leader – Lubricants Business Unit, Emil Hayes. Commenting on this occasion, Emil said, “The Team Building Exercise was certainly of value to the LBU. We gained some new insight into the function of each

team member and we learned to trust one another within our roles to achieve the Team goal for the overall benefit of Bapco.” Mark added, “It would be great if more teams at Bapco took Team Work as seriously as the LBU team to improve their skills in a workshop like this. If this was the case then I feel sure Bapco would benefit as a whole. My team and I look forward to completing the workshop later in the year” The workshop was designed and delivered by Senior Management Development Specialist, Neil Porter who said “It is always great to use the MTa Learning exercises to help a team learn from their experiences in class and see how they can work together as a more productive team back at work.” For his part, Head of Career Development, Peter James Conway, commented “I look forward to seeing how well the LBU Team achieves the Critical Success Factors that were agreed with Emil before the programmes started. This will be the true indicator of whether the Learning experience my team provided met the Business need for the programme.” The next Team Workshop will be a much larger event in December with Mark and his newly enlarged Operational Excellence team.

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Saudi Aramco withdraws from refinery project with PTT. Saudi Aramco has decided to withdraw from a refinery project it had planned to set up along with Thailand’s state-owned PTT in Vietnam as Saudi Aramco focuses now on other projects in Southeast Asia in its effort to lift its global refining capacity. Both PTT and Saudi Aramco had jointly submitted the project’s detailed feasibility study to the Vietnamese government in 2014. However, PTT and Saudi Aramco have sought a capable Vietnamese company to be a partner in the

project but it has not been successful. Therefore, Saudi Aramco has decided to withdraw from further development of the subject project.

Shell seeks $2bln from Aramco in Motiva JV breakup.Royal Dutch Shell has asked Saudi Aramco for up to $2 billion as part of the breakup of their giant Motiva Enterprises refining joint venture in the United States. The split was announced in March and is expected to be completed in October but disagreements over the payment could postpone the final date, sources close to the talks told Reuters last Tuesday.

OPEC crude output surged to an eight-year high of 32.73 million bpd in June.OPEC crude output surged 300,000 bpd close to an eight-year high of 32.73 million bpd in June, as production in Nigeria and Libya tentatively recovered

along with steady increases for Saudi Arabia and Iran, S&P Global Platts stated last Thursday. Saudi Arabia increased its output further to produce an average 10.33 million bpd in June in order to meet domestic demand. A spike in air-conditioning demand has traditionally boosted the volume of crude burned directly in the kingdom’s power plants during the summer months. U.S. oil drillers add rigs for 5th week in six -Baker Hughes.U.S. drillers last week added oil rigs for a fifth week in six, prompting analysts to predict the rig count has bottomed and production will start to edge up early next year. Drillers added 10 oil rigs in the week to July 8, bringing the total rig count up to 351, compared with 645 a year ago, energy services firm Baker Hughes said last Friday.

Shell CEO warns Brexit could slow $30 bln asset sale plan.Royal Dutch Shell’s chief executive has told investors that Britain’s decision to exit the European Union could slow its $30 billion asset sale plan, especially in the North Sea which had struggled to attract buyers for years.

Volkswagen to pay $86 mln in penalties to California over emissions.Volkswagen will pay an additional $86 million in penalties to California over its emissions scandal, on top of a settlement of $14.7 billion the automaker reached with U.S. officials last week, state Attorney General said in a statement last Thursday.

Qatar LNG exports to South Asia surged during the first half of the year. Qatar exported almost 50% LNG year on year to South Asia (India, Pakistan) during the first half of the year, taking advantage of weaker demand from East Asia (Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, Japan, South Korea, China) and higher Qatari output, S&P Global Platts stated last Tuesday. Qatari LNG volume deliveries to South Asia hit 7,138,785 mt during January-June, up 46% in comparison with the first six months of last year.

Total announced the creation of a gas, renewables and power division.French gaint Total announced the creation of a gas, renewables and power division last Tuesday, which it said will help drive its ambition to become a top renewables and electricity trading player within 20 years.

Shell and Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd have agreed to set up an LNG bunkering business in Singapore.Shell and Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd have agreed to set up an LNG bunkering business in Singapore, the world’s

largest bunkering hub, Keppel announced last Thursday. The 50-50 joint venture will focus on supplying LNG bunkering operations services in Singapore to ships and any other marine vessels in the Singapore port and other related services.

Market Highlights


Injaz Al Arab Competition Sponsored by Bapco

Bapco Sponsors UoB Annual Awards Ceremony

Retirees AttendAl Hekma Society Ramadan Gathering

A number of Bapco retirees took part in the annual Ramadan gathering of the Al Hekma Society for Retirees. The event was held on Wednesday, 15 June 2016 under the patronage of Al Hekma Society’s Chairman, Major General Dr. Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdulla Al Khalifa. Present from the Bapco Management were Khalid Shaalan (then Manager – Administration), Hassan Bahram, Manager – OPD (North) and Sami Al Dossary from the HR Department

Solomon Associates Delivers “World’s Best Refinery” Presentation

Mr. Michael J. Hileman, Vice President – Strategic Advisory Services, Solomon Associates, made a presentation on “World’s Best Refineries” to Bapco’s Management and Superintendents. The presentation was based on a report of a study conducted by Solomon Associates, which looked beyond the benchmarking numbers of their Worldwide Fuels Refinery Performance Analysis, to examine a special peer group - the World’s Best (WB) Refineries. Solomon’s objective in creating the World Best Peer Group was to identify refineries across the world that performed the best in the refining business over an extended period of time. It was interesting to note that out of more than 300

refineries they analyzed, only 10 refineries met the criteria set for the World’s Best refineries. Solomon compared World’s Best with the Rest of The World (RTW) and Bapco using different operational and financial indicators. Solomon also identified opportunities that exist for Bapco to achieve World’s Best Performance. The presentation concluded with the best practices that Bapco could consider, to begin its journey towards becoming one of the world’s best refineries. The presentation was very well received by the attendees and at the end Bapco Chief Executive, Dr. Pete Bartlett thanked Solomon for the presentation and for sharing the results of such a study with Bapco.

Bapco recently announced its sponsorship for the Student Awards Programme of the University of Bahrain’s Engineering College. On this occasion, Bapco’s Acting Manager – Public Relations Mr. Ali Yacoub Al Meftah received Dr. Fouad Mohammed Al Ansari, Dean of the UoB’s College of Engineering and presented to him the sponsorship cheque. During the meeting, Mr. Al Meftah expressed his pride in Bapco’s initiative in sponsoring this key event and fostering the educational sector of the Kingdom of Bahrain. On his part, Dr. Al Ansari expressed his thanks and appreciation to the Bapco Management for their valued contributions in fostering the UoB’s programmes, hailing Bapco’s role in supporting the educational drives of the kingdom. Furthermore, he wished Bapco continued success and progress in serving the goals of the kingdom.

Among a number of sponsoring companies and institutions, Bapco has announced its sponsorship for the 10th Young Entrepreneurs Competition 2016. On this occasion, Mr. Khalid Al Sabbagh Bapco’s General Manager Human Resources & Administration has received Ms. Hana Sarwani INJAZ Bahrain Manager Operations. During the meeting, Mr. Al Sabbagh presented a cheque to Ms. Sarwani, expressing Bapco’s pride in sponsoring this event which will be held under the kind patronage of HH Sheikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Isa bin Salman Educational Charity. The event will be held for the first time in the Kingdom during the period of November 20-24, 2016. For her part, Ms. Sarwani expressed sincere thanks and appreciation for Bapco’s Management for its continued support to the INJAZ programmes and initiatives in serving the aspired goals of the kingdom. The competition is organized annually by INJAZ Al Arab, a member of Junior Achievement Worldwide (JAW) with participation of youth teams from different Arab countries to compete on titles of Best University Company 2016 and Best School Company 2016. The competition which has been launched in 2007 aims at rewarding young entrepreneurs who strive to establish companies through investment of capabilities and sponsorship of projects from early stages. The competition also seeks to provide support for guiding the young entrepreneurs in creating a successful and inspiring generation.


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Tips to Deal with the Summer Heat

How to Prevent Slips and Falls

Key IssuesDiscussed at

EHSC Meeting No. 91The Bapco EHS Committee held their monthly meeting in July 2016, and the following issues were discussed:

• Two Lost Time Injuries (LTIs) and one First Aid injury was recorded during June 2016. As a follow up from the brainstorming session held at the last EHSC meeting to improve our safety performance, an action plan is being formulated to ensure that all the necessary efforts are taken to prevent injuries to our workforce and contractors so that each one of us returns home to their loved ones safely every day.

• We celebrated the 90 days of the reliability clock without being reset on 14th June 2016. This is great news as reliability and safety go hand in hand. Well done to all and keep up the Good Work.

• 9 Process Safety Incidents were recorded during June 2016, out of which none were classified as Tier 1 or Tier 2.

• There was one road traffic accident during June 2016. This is a significant improvement from previous months. YTD there have been 37 vehicle accidents compared to 70 at the same time last year, although the trend is declining we need to continue with our efforts through defensive driving training and awareness to reduce these accidents.

• There were no unplanned flaring incidents during June 2016; however 8 planned flaring incidents due to essential maintenance related activities were recorded during June 2016. The Environmental Performance Index (EPI) is currently at 4.5 vs. target of 7.0. This is mainly due to the unplanned flaring incidents and oil spills. It was re-iterated to improve our performance in this area.

• A presentation was made by the Chairman of the BOOST Steering Committee on observations related to kitchen and mess rooms since we had an LTI earlier this year related to a kitchen incident. The presentation highlighted that the majority of the observations related to body position and environmental conditions when using these facilities. A number of barriers related to these observations have already been removed; however the BOOST Steering Committee will continue with its efforts to remove the remaining barriers.

• A presentation was made on the Energy Management programme highlighting the progress to date, factors impacting the Energy Intensity Index (EII), key initiatives , opportunities and the road map from 2016-2020 to improve the energy efficiency. It was highlighted that events such as an emergency shutdown have a significant impact on the EII as well adverse environmental impact resulting from emissions due to flaring. It was highlighted that there is a strong correlation between reliability, energy efficiency, safety, and environmental performance. A reliable plant results in good performance across all these disciplines.

• It was highlighted that poor housekeeping is being observed across the site in particular car parks, fence line and the plant areas. It was emphasized that we all must take personal responsibility for good housekeeping in our areas. A review will be done on the current arrangements for cleaning and general waste disposal services in place and where deficiencies are identified appropriate measures will be taken to increase our focus in this area.

• Change your pattern of outdoor exercise to take advantage of cooler times, like early in the morning or late in the evening.

• Wear loose-fitting clothing, preferably of a light color.• Fans can help circulate air and make you feel cooler even in an air-

conditioned house.• Try storing lotions or cosmetic toners in the refrigerator to use on hot,

overtired feet.• Take frequent baths or showers with cool or tepid water.• Combat dehydration by drinking plenty of water, or drinks with

elelctrolytes.• Avoid caffeine and alcohol as these will promote dehydration.• Instead of hot foods, try lighter summer fare including frequent small

meals or snacks containing cold fruit or low fat dairy products. As an added benefit, you won›t have to cook next to a hot stove.

• If you don›t have air-conditioning, arrange to spend at least parts of the day in a shopping mall, public library, movie theater, or other public space that is cool. Many cities have cooling centers that are open to the public on sweltering days.

• If the heat is intolerable, stay indoors when you can and avoid activities in direct sunlight or on hot asphalt surfaces. Pay special attention to the elderly, infants, and anyone with a chronic illness, as they may dehydrate easily and be more susceptible to heat-related illnesses. Don›t forget that pets also need protection from dehydration and heat-related illnesses too.

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Most people have at one time or other slipped, tripped or fallen. What happens without causing any injuries, we hardly give it a second thought. But even though slips and falls are common, they can still cause minor and in certain cases, serious injuries. Slips and falls are among the most common types of incidents at home and the number one cause of injuries at work.There are many precautions you can take to prevent slips and falls. Here are some safety suggestions.At Floor LevelA floor-level fall is usually not as dangerous as a fall from a height. Keep in mind that even though you might not suffer a serious injury when falling at floor level, the quick muscle action used to catch your balance may hurt your back or cause other strains or sprains. Here are some precautions to take to avoid slips or falls.• Keep areas well-lit. Look before you walk to make sure your path is clear.• Clear any clutter from walking areas. Keep walkways between furniture as wide as possible.• Keep drawers and cupboards closed and furniture in its accustomed place.• Wear supportive, well-fitting, low-heeled shoes.• Clean up all spills immediately. Block off a freshly washed floor.• Secure loose mats, rugs and carpets. Use slip-resistant tiles and floor coverings.• Use rubber mat or nonskid accessories on the floor of the tub or shower.• Keep cables and wiring out of traffic areas.On Stairs and StepsFalls from stairs and steps can cause serious injury and even death. To prevent these incidents, take these precautions:• Always keep stairs and steps free of clutter.• Locate light switches at both ends of the stairway and turn the switch on before using the stairs.• Hold onto handrails when going up or down the stairs.• Avoid placing rugs on the staircase• Block access to the stairs at both ends with safety gates if you have small children in the houseFrom a Ladder and StepladderLadders can be invaluable for reaching high places. Unsafe ladder use, however, accounts for many injuries. Here are some safety suggestions to help prevent ladder incidents.• Use the right kind and size of ladder for the work you want to do.• Inspect the ladder to ensure that it’s in good condition. Make sure that the spreaders can be locked in

place; the rungs and steps are intact; the rungs are clean and free of grease and oil; and all nuts, bolts and rivets are tightly in place. Do not use a ladder with broken parts or rust.

• See the ladder’s base solidly on level, stable ground and have someone hold the base.

• Follow the 4-to-1 rule when positioning a straight ladder: set the ladder’s base 0.3 meters (1 foot) away from the wall or other support for every 1.21 meters (4 feet) of ladder height.

• Face the ladder when climbing and stay in the centre of the rails

• Maintain three points of contact at all times (i.e; two feet and one hand or two hands and one foot)

• Don’t step on the top three rungs.Remember to always pay attention to where you are stepping

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Undersecretary of Ministry of LabourInaugurates “Wellbeing Project 2020 Tent”

(Continued from Page 1) He further explained that the Ministry of Labour and Social Development has set up in the framework of several projects and events in cooperation with its social partners, which contributed to these efforts in reducing the incidence of unfortunate occupational deaths to their lowest by 50% at various production sites compared to previous years, praising the commitment of the employers, institutions and companies to implementing the ban decision under the sun for construction workers during the months of July and August of each year, pointing out that last year commitment to this resolution stood at 98.7%, reflecting the cooperation of relevant facilities with the Ministry of Labour and Social Development to promote the principle of commitment to protect workers and to provide a healthy environment in order to raise production levels and improve productivity in this prosperous era. From his part, Dr. Bartlett expressed his sincere thanks for the Ministry continuous support to Wellbeing project; he then presented Al Doseri with a token of appreciation for his kind patronage.


T r a n s C a n a d a Corp., four large pipeline unions, and the Pipe Line Contractors Association of C a n a d a h a v e signed a

memorandum of understanding committed to the hiring of PLCAC and union members for work on the proposed Energy East Pipeline (OGJ Online, Aug. 24, 2015).The pipeline, after conversion of the Canadian Mainline natural gas system and new construction, would carry 1.1 million b/d of crude oil from western Canada to refineries in eastern Canada and an export terminal in New Brunswick.TransCanada filed the initial application for the 4,500-km project with the National Energy Board in October 2014 and a consolidated version of the application last May. A federal decision is expected in about 2 years.The project faces opposition from environmentalists and some First Nation groups, especially in Ontario. First Nation opposition has stymied pipeline construction and expansion in western Canada.Unions signing the MOU are the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada, Laborers International Union of North America, International Union of Operating Engineers, and Teamsters International.A joint statement by the MOU signatories cited a Conference Board of Canada estimate that the Energy East project will create more than 14,000 direct and spin-off jobs/year in Canada during 9 years of development and construction and 3,300 direct and spin-off jobs/year during the first 20 years of operation.

International Oil & Gas News

Cameron LNG has received authorization from the US Department of Energy (DOE) to export an additional 1.41 bcfd from its proposed Louisiana liquefaction expansion project to countries that do not have a free trade agreement with the US. Following approval, Cameron LNG›s export capacity will be 24.92 million tons/year, or 3.53 bcfd.Earlier this year, Cameron LNG received clearance from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to site, construct, and operate the proposed expansion project, which will include up to two additional liquefaction trains—trains No. 4 and No. 5—and a fifth full containment LNG storage tank.

The project will be next to the Cameron LNG terminal and liquefaction facilities that were approved for construction in 2014 in Hackberry, La.Construction on the first phase of the $10-billion Cameron LNG liquefaction project, encompassing trains No. 1-3, is under way. The facility is expected to commence operations during 2018, with the first full year of operations in 2019.Cameron LNG Holdings LLC is a joint venture owned by affiliates of Sempra Energy, Engie (formerly GDF Suez), Mitsui & Co. Ltd., and Japan LNG Investment LLC, itself a joint venture formed by affiliates of Mitsubishi Corp. and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha.

The US light, sweet crude oil price for the August contract settled at just under $46/bbl on the New York market July 15, rising modestly on better-than-expected Chinese economic statistics, which boosted expectations for China’s oil demand. But a rising US rig count helped cap the gains for July 15 oil prices.China’s National Bureau of Statistics said second-quarter gross domestic product grew 6.7% from a year earlier. The gain was higher than had been anticipated by economists who participated in a Wall Street Journal survey.Some analysts said that China’s oil demand is likely to hold up in coming months, noting the China’s oil production is declining with mature oil fields and budget cuts.Baker Hughes Inc. reported a US drilling rig count of 447 for the week ended July 15, up 7 units from the

previous week. Most of the increase came from rigs drilling for oil (OGJ Online, July 15, 2016).Justin Jenkins, analyst with Raymond James & Associates in Houston, said RJA remains bullish on oil prices and maintains its June forecast for the US benchmark crude price to average $80/bbl during 2017 even though many analysts suggest that a global crude glut has turned into a refined product glut.“The thinking goes that this glut will weigh on refining fundamentals, and therefore will reduce crude throughput (demand) at refineries, which will filter through to lower crude oil prices in a vicious cycle,” Jenkins said.US inventories of gasoline and diesel are significantly above historical averages (OGJ Online, June 13, 2016).“However, keep in mind that as demand has grown so should inventory levels,”

Jenkins said, adding that experience from previous years has shown that US product inventory surpluses can clear quickly. “We believe any impact of the product inventory overhang on the crude market will be short lived.”Energy pricesThe crude oil contract for August gained 27¢ to settle at $45.95/bbl on the New York Mercantile Exchange on July 15. The September contract gained 23¢ to close at $46.65/bbl.The natural gas contract for August was up a rounded 3¢ to a rounded $2.76/MMbtu. The Henry Hub gas price was $2.67/MMbtu, down 10¢ on July 15.Heating oil for August delivery declined nearly 1¢ to a rounded $1.40/gal. The price for reformulated gasoline stock for oxygenates blending for August edged up by less than a penny to a rounded $1.42/gal.The September Brent crude contract on London’s ICE rose 24¢ on July 15 to $47.61/bbl. The contract for October increased 19¢ to $48.12/bbl. The August gas oil contract settled at $413/tonne, up $1.The average price for the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries’ basket of 12 benchmark crudes was $43.24 on July 15, up 36¢.

Kazakhstan’s state-owned KazMunaiGas (KMG), through a contractor, has let a contract to Ergil Group, Istanbul, to supply equipment for the second phase of the $2.9-billion revamp of its 5 million-tonne/year refinery Atyrau, Kazakhstan (OGJ Online, Jan. 7, 2015).Ergil will manufacture and supply shell and tube heat exchangers to be installed as part of the Atyrau refinery’s deep oil refining complex (DORC) project, the service provider said.Scope of delivery for the order will include a mix of 11 heat exchangers total comprised of the following types:•Diethanolamineregeneratorreboiler.• Methyldiethanolamine regeneratorreboiler.•Reboilersour-waterstripping.•Hydrogenationcooler.•Stripped-watertrimcooler.Ergil disclosed neither a value of the contract nor a timeframe for equipment delivery.

Atyrau overhaulInitiated in 2010, the Atyrau modernization and reconstruction comes as part of KMG’s program to boost Kazakhstan’s overall crude processing capacity.KMG commissioned Stage 1 of Atyrau’s overhaul, which involved construction of a complex for production of aromatic hydrocarbons, in December 2015, according to the company’s latest annual report.Designed to expand the refinery’s crude processing efficiency up to 5.5 million tpy as well as increase its ability to convert residual heavy oils into finished fuels that meet Euro 4 and 5-equivalent specifications, Stage 2’s deep oil conversion complex, or DORC, is scheduled for startup by yearend.Modernization and reconstruction projects under way at KMG’s 6 million-tpy Shymkent refinery and 6 million-tpy Pavlodar refining and petrochemical complex are due to be completed by yearend 2017, the company said.

Cameron LNG Expansion Project Gets Non-FTA Export Nod

NYMEX, Brent Crude Oil PricesRise on China Statistics

Kazakhstan Advances RefineryModernisation Projects

TransCanada JoinsEnergy East labor MOU


Club`s Daily Activities

BOWLING lanes are closed due to renovation.

BADMINTON Subject to availability

SWIMMING POOLOpening hours 8am – 10.45pm

SNOOKEROpen play 4pm – 11pm

COFFEE SHOPSALAD COUNTERBUSINESS LUNCHSpecial of the day

Served during the weekSunday - Thursday

11AM - 3PM

BAPCO CLUB MONTHLY NEWSLETTERClub’s Dine In Popular Events

Starter Lettuce Roll: Mangos, water chestnuts, bean sprouts, mint leaves mixed with yoghurt & rolled up in lettuc)Chinese Chicken Soup: Clear Chicken stock with bok choy, onion, garlic & fresh mushrooms, finished with egg dropPrawn in Tempura batter with seasame Main Dish Chicken in Mushroom, Tarragon and white sauce Honey & Rosemary glazed roast lambChateau Potatoes sauteed zucchini with onions & garlic glazed carrots

Desserts Pumpkin PieCheese & Crackers

BD 8.000 Per Person

For more information Please Call 17753377 or 17753667

Couples’ EveSunday 31/7/2016

Friday Bu�et LunchFriday 5/8/2016

Mezzeh Hummos, Taboulah, Baba Gannoujh, Stu�ed Vine Leaves

Salads Whole Hamoor Mayonnaise potato salad, Spicy olive salad, great green salad, bacon ranch pasta salad, beetroot vinaigrette crunchy lettuce, sliced tomatoes & cucumber spicy onions, assoreted cold cuts

Kids Corner Beef Burger, Sweet Corn, French Fries

Soup Cream of Broccoli & Chinese crab soup, bread rolls & butter

Main Dish Roast Rib eye of beef, Yorkshire Pudding (Horseradish sauce: english mustard), roast gravy, roast potatoes, buttered fresh mixed veg., chicken biryani, fried hamour orley sliced king fish, Mini pepper steak, chicken fajitas, farm house shephers pie, kashmiri rogan josh, basmati rice.

Vegetarians Corner Vegetable Makhani, Pasta Corouselle, Dhal Tadka, Puris, Papadamas, Pickles

Desserts Bread & Butter Pudding, Vermicelli Payasam, selection of home made sweets, assorted cheese crackers

Nescafe, Deca�einated Co�ee, Tea

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Bahrain, Back in the Day

Apperentice Clerk at Bapco Refinery, April 1956

FCCU Regenerator at the Old Shell Manway at Bapco Refinery, April 1956

Graduation Ceremony for Bapco Apperentices, Early 1960s

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Don’t think... Do it!

Wellbeing Project 2020مشروع الصحة المثالية ٢٠٢٠

BEAT THE HEATHeat related

illnesses

HeatStroke

HeatExhaustion

HeatCramps

HeatRash

occur when the

body isexpossed to

very hightemperatures

and cannotcool itself

down.

no sweatingbody temp. above 40 C

rapid, strongpulse

nausea or vomiting

dizziness and fainting confusion

red, hot, dry skinthrobbing headache

rapid, weak pulse

nausea or vomiting

dizziness and fainting

muscle cramps

clusters of red bumps

cool, pale, clammy skin

pain in abdomen, arms or legs

rash on the upper chest or in skin folds

weakness thirst

headache

heavy sweating muscle cramps

SymptomFirst aid

Call emergency immediately

• do not give water if victim is not conscious• move to a cooler area and take immediate action to cool the victim, such as placing cold packs or towels

• give water if fully conscious• sit or lie down in a cooler area and loosen tight clothing • take a cool shower or use a cold compress• seek medical attention if cramps, vomiting or other symptoms do not stop within one hour, or if symptoms worsen

• drink water and rest in a cooler area for a few hours, even after cramps subside• apply firm pressure on cramping muscle or gently massage the area• seek medical attention if cramps do not stop within one hour or if they worsen

• remain in a cooler, less humid area• keep the affected area cool and dry • wear loose clothing on affected area • consult your doctor in case of fever, increased pains, swelling or redness around the affected area

Who is most at risk?

Prevention

Infants & children Athletes People with chronic medical conditions

Outdoor workers Elderly people

Avoid tea, coffee & sugary

drinks

Always drink water & hydrate

Rest often in the cool shade

Take cool showers often

Eat right, eat light - like salads

and fruits

Wear loose, light, breathable clothing

such as cotton; wear hats and cover your neck Avoid heavy work

between 12 noon & 4pm during hot weather

HH the Late Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, HH the Late Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman Al Khalifa at the Bapco Refinery in 1960s

HH the Late Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa with Bapco apperenticesat a Trade & Agriculture Show, late 1950s

Monday, August 1, 2016 The IslanderSocial Page 19

Teach safe practices to your children as well!

By: Ahmed Al Musaifer

A Chat with Steve BrownOperational Excellence Specialist

Bapco’s Steve Brown has recently lent a helping hand to support the needy. The Islander caught up with him for a quick chat…What inspired you to take up this community initiative?I first became aware of Helping Hands and the support they give to the men in the labour camps back in 2012 when Alan Goulden’s wife Kathy organised a clothes collection drive in Awali. Helping Hands are a group of Indian ladies who spend some of their free time trying to help the labourers have a better life here in Bahrain. They focus on individuals earning less than BD 60 per month! How did you get in touch with Helping Hands?When the Gouldens left Bahrain, I decided to continue Kathy’s good work and made contact with Helping Hands and organised two clothing collections for them from the Awali Community. Clothing, bedding and furniture flooded in - the Awali expats are so generous.Can you tell us about any such initiatives that you have been involved with in the past?In 2013-2014, I was Captain of the Awali Golf Club and my Captain’s Charity collection raised BD 600 which I donated to Helping Hands. The money purchased four refrigerators and two gas cooking stoves which have been supplied to labour camps to make the life of the men slightly more comfortable and safe. They now have chilled water, they can keep food fresh, and they have a reduced risk of fires. How have you been involved personally? Has anybody else contributed?Earlier this year, Helping Hands contacted me with an urgent request for clothes. One of the labour camps in Riffa had been destroyed by fire and the labourers had lost all of their possessions. I had eight bags of clothes which I immediately donated and I offered to get involved. I assisted Helping Hands in distributing bedding and basic foodstuffs to the 24 men involved.They were going to need to find new accommodation and they would need to provide all the major appliances, AC units, fridge/freezer, cooking stoves and equipment etc. So I decided to do some fundraising.I approached all the Bapco expatriates and in 2 days raised BD 935. Furthermore, the Awali Ladies Hospitality Group (ALHG) generously contributed a further BD 500. The Migrant Workers Protection Society and Helping Hands provided 6 new 1.5 ton ACs, plus cooking stoves, utensils, a fridge, and a freezer.My collection also paid for some appliances to be repaired and for the purchase of a second hand washing machine. With the leftover money I recently purchased BD 400 worth of food parcels to hand out to the labourers during Eid and the balance will be used to provide ACs (second hand),refrigerators, and gas cooking stoves etc. for the many labour camps around the island that are badly in need of these basic but essential items. I just feel like I’m giving something back to those less well-off in our community.

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS FOR CHILDREN OF BAPCO EMPLOYEESWithin the framework of Bapco Employees’ Children Scholarship Awards Scheme, we are pleased to announce the opening of the scholarship awards for 2016.Bapco will provide awards to children of Bahraini employees who wish to pursue their university education at the University of Bahrain, the Bahrain Training Institute or other private universities, whether in Bahrain or overseas. Fee reimbursement and applicable allowances will be limited to the level set in respect of the University of Bahrain.

These awards will be granted to employees’ children who have graduated in 2016. Applying is restricted to those who have not been granted a scholarship by other bodies to ensure fair distribution of opportunities over all applicants.Due consideration will be given to all applications for scholarship awards according to the criteria set for the scheme. Selection will be based on student’s secondary school results in combination with the employee’s length of service. Application should be submitted online through Bapco’s website http://scholarship.bapco.net. For further information please contact Ext no. 8801 or 8807.Applications must be submitted no later than Thursday 8th September 2016.


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The Islander

Kohli, Ashwin Lead Windies Rout;

World Ready for Rio 2016

Murray, Serena Crowned Wimbledon Champions

Tournament hosts Spain celebrate after winning the 1964 European Nations’ Cup finals, beating defending champions Soviet Union 2-1 in the final. The final was contested at the iconic Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid.

Memorable Moments

The 31st Olympic and Paralympic games are scheduled to begin on Friday, 5 August 2016 at the Maracana Stadium in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Over 10,000 athletes are expected to descend upon Rio to participate in the Games, which will include 306 events in 208 sports. The Olympic Games will be held from 5-21 August 2016, while the Paralympic games are scheduled from 7 to 18 September 2016.Watch this space next month for interesting coverage from Rio 2016…

The 2016 Wimbledon Championships came to an end on Sunday, 10 July 2016 with Britain’s Andy Murray and American Serena Williams being crowned the champions for 2016.Murray lifted his third grand slam title after ending Canadian Milos Raonic’s inspiring run at the Championships, which included a thrilling five-set triumph over Swiss legend Roger Federer in the semis. The score line after the final read 6-4, 7-6, 7-6 in Murray’s favour.On the day of the final, Raonic was unable to sustain the level that he had shown all summer, the 196cm tall Canadian consistently hammering serves at speeds of 240 km/h and playing a much-improved all-court game under the guidance of former great John McEnroe and Spanish Carlos Moya.The men’s doubles title was won by Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicolas Mahut after they beat compatriots Julien Benneteau and Eduard Roger-Vasselin in an all-French clash.

On the women’s side, Serena Williams finally got to Grand Slam No. 22 after beating German Angelique Kerber 7-5, 6-3 in a rematch of the Australian Open final in January, which Kerber won in three sets. It was a big relief for Williams after being ousted from the last three grand slams by three

different up-and-comers, most recently Spain’s world No. 3 Garbine Muguruza at Roland Garros. There was more delight for Serena at Wimbledon, as she paired up with sister Venus to beat Timea Babos and Yaroslava Shvedova for the women’s doubles title.

Tourists India kicked off their four-test tour of the Caribbean with a thumping victory of an innings and 92 runs inside four days of play at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua.Skipper Virat Kohli made a mockery of his poor record in the Caribbean posting a career-best 200 from 283 deliveries in front of the legendary Sir Richards himself, while Ravichandran Ashwin scored a commanding 113 of 253 deliveries with twelve boundaries.Ashwin’s hunger was clearly not satiated as the Chennai off-spinner tore through the West Indian line up in the second innings, to finish with figures of 7-83 and win the Man of the Match award for his thorough performance. West Indies were unable to avert an innings defeat, with only Marlon Samuels and Carlos Braithwaite offering some resistance with half-centuries to their credit.The second test match is poised to begin on Saturday, 30 July 2016 at Sabina Park in Jamaica.

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