Umm Al Dalkh 4.2 million man-hour Without LTI

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issue 60 July - August - September 2014
Umm Al Dalkh
4.2 million man-hour
Without LTI
ND 66 Rig Inaugurated in South Island
ADNOC Sponsors Liwa Date Festival
OPENING TIMES :
Mon 10 Nov, 2014
10.00-18.00
Tues 11 Nov, 2014
10.00-18.00
Wed 12 Nov, 2014
10.00-18.00
Thur 13 Nov, 2014
10.00-17.00
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Mon 10 Nov, 2014
07.30-18.00
Tues 11 Nov, 2014
07.30-18.00
Wed 12 Nov, 2014
07.30-18.00
Thur 13 Nov, 2014
07.30-17.00
THE OFFICIAL
Editorial:
Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mansour Bin
Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of
Presidential Affairs, ADNOC and group of Companies
had sponsored the 10th Liwa Dates Festival from 13th
to 20th July 2014.
ZIRKU date product was displayed as one of the main
and regular products of ADNOC stand in the festival.
On the other hand, on 12thJune 2014 ZADCO marked
yet another achievement. The ND66 rig which was
erected in the south artificial island marking a
significant milestone to ZADCO many achievements in
its plan to increase upper Zakum production by using
the artificial islands concept.
In a similar achievement, Umm Al Dalkh Field (UAD)
has added further achievement to its record by
recording 4.2 million man-hour, without recording Lost
Time Injury (LTI). The record was achieved on 19th
August 2014. UAD achieved this outstanding milestone
despite the many simultaneous projects been executed
including the ADMA-OPCO Umm Lulu brownfield
construction and installations.
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Umm Al Dalkh 3000
Days Without LTI
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ND 66 Rig Inaugurated
in South Island
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ADNOC Sponsors
Liwa Date Festival
ZADCO News
Umm Al Dalkh
4.2 million man-hour
Without LTI
- UAD achieved this recognition due to the
commitment by employees and contractors to HSE regulations
19th August 2014 marks a significant ZADCO
milestone in HSE field as Umm Al Dalkh (UAD)
field managed to achieve a new remarkable
record by achieving 3000 days, the equivalent
of 4.2 million man-hour, without recording Lost
Time Injury (LTI).
This remarkable achievement was primarily
attributed to the high level of commitment to
HSE by all UAD employees which promote
team spirit,
positive behavior and safety culture among
employees and contractors.
UAD achieved this outstanding milestone
despite the many simultaneous projects been
executed including the ADMA-OPCO Umm Lulu
brown field construction and installations.
What is LTI?
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LTI is defined as any work related injury or
illness which prevents the person from
performing his/her work the day after suffering
such injury. ZADCO HSE record on all its sites
and HQ has been of an excellent level due to
the strict commitment to HSE regulations by
employees and contractors.
In order to maintain its record of zero fatalities
and zero LTI, ZADCO developed a ‘new-era’
risk management system to protect its workers
and sustain operations in the presence of many
hazards and amidst heavy construction.
In a message to UAD Team, ZADCO CEO,
Mr. Saif Nasser Al Suwaidi appreciated the
significant achievement by saying
“On behalf of the Executive Management Team, I would like
to express our acknowledgement to all UAD Team for this
achievement. We are going stronger in achieving our no LTI
goals and this new achievement comes to consolidate
ZADCOs overall HSE milestones”
Mr. Nozomi Fujita, SVP-SU, on the other hand
commended this achievement in a letter to UAD
management and team. He said
“Congratulations and thank you so much for your excellent
performance. This excellent performance cannot be achieved
without your great leadership and continuous safety conscious
which I also can see from all my colleagues working at site.
Mr. Abdulla Omar, VP-UAD, on the other hand,
congratulated his team for achieving this record by
saying
“I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to
ZADCO senior management for their support and
congratulate all UAD & ZADCO HQ personnel, all related
departments, ADMA-OPCO team and the contractors
working at UAD who contributed to this outstanding milestone
and maintain such excellent HSE record”. I also would like to
express my sincere appreciation to all my colleagues in HQ
office for their continuous support to the UAD field operation”.
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ZADCO News
ND 66 Rig Inaugurated
in South Island
ZADCO has embarked on a strategic target to
redevelop Upper Zakum Field (UZ) to increase
the field production and design the facilities to
accommodate for future capacity expansions.
Four artificial islands were constructed to
provide a more flexible and robust development
base for the redevelopment process.
To achieve this production, ZADCO needed a
self-moving cluster type land drilling rig to
operate on the artificial islands for Extended
Reach Drilling mechanism (ERD).
The National Drilling Company (NDC)
provided the required state-of –the art ND66 rig
which was inaugurated on 12th June 2014 in the
South Island among presence of top
management members from ADNOC and group
of companies. NDC delegate was led by Mr.
Abdulla Al Suwaidi CEO. While ZADCO
delegate was led by Mr. Ali Hassan Al Marzooqi.
On this occasion Mr. Al Marzooqi said:
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“These up-to-date rigs will support ZADCO’s
mandate to achieve sustainable production
based on full field development. The rigs
have advanced equipment to achieve the
desired drilling depths with Extended Reach
Drilling, in addition to the Rig Walker System
to allow the move on the cluster pads”.
“The artificial islands concept will significantly reduce life-cycle development costs and enable long term maximum recovery levels to be achieved. To that end, this effective
partnership between ZADCO and NDC will contribute considerably to tackle the challenges
and meet the targeted production levels” … he added.
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ADNOC News
Under the patronage of
H.H Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed
ADNOC Sponsors
Liwa Date Festival
- ZADCO receives a recognition certificate
from the Festival.
- Zirku displayed its dates products.
Under the patronage of H.H Sheikh Mansour
Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister,
Minister of Presidential Affairs, H.H Sheikh
Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s
Representative in the Western Region,
inaugurated the 10th Liwa Date Festival which
was sponsored by ADNOC and took place
between 12th to 18th July 2014.
H.H Sheikh Hamdan said that the annual
organization of the festival followed the
directives of the U.A.E. leadership and the great
interest, being given by the President of the
UAE H. H Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan
and H. H General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed
Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and
Deputy Supreme Commander of the U.A.E.
Armed Forces, to support farmers and the care
given to the date palm tree as a national
treasure.
During his visit to ADNOC pavilion, H.H. Sheikh
Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan also hailed the
great success and notable
development, which has been witnessed at
Liwa Date Festival for the 10th year in row.
ADNOC participation in the festival came
through a large pavilion to reflect the
significance of the festival and ADNOC
on-going support for national heritage, culture
and historical identity of the United Arab
Emirates.
ADNOC displayed ZIRKU dates products,
which mounted to around 10 tons of dates
along with other group of companies products
among traditional Ramadan atmosphere which
helped to promote the festival. The festival has
become a platform to exchange knowledge and
experiences amid a growing number of visitors
from all walks of visitors interested in dates
and date palm trees as well as family outdoors
destination through variety of programs and
activities.
It’s worth mentioning, that greenery and
landscaping covers around quarter of the Zirku
island area. today over 2000 palm trees have
been planted in the island with more planned in
near future. In addition, to many other type of
trees and bushes such as strawberry, lemon,
oranges, papaya and figs beside the mangrove.
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Mr. Obaid Khalfan Al Mazroui, Festival
Manager, said that: “the objective of Organizing
this event, which is related to the UAE heritage,
is to preserve the heritage particularly the palm
trees and the dates as they represent an
important part of our history and a continuation
of journey of the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan
Al Nahyan, may Allah have mercy on his soul,
the founder of UAE agriculture renaissance and
the directives of H.H Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed
Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab
Emirates and H.H General Sheikh Mohamed
bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu
Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the
UAE Armed Forces”.
Mr. Al Mazroui also emphasized that the
increasing number of participants in this year
festival confirm that the time, categories and
activities are well chosen as well as the right
terms and conditions. He pointed out that terms
and conditions of the participation in the festival
have been adjusted to ensure the best hygiene
and look of date farms as well as the quality of
the dates.
This year, the Festival offers a bouquet of
exciting activities that will remain firmly lodged
in the memory of visitors and tourists of different
ages. The Liwa Date Festival is organised by
the Cultural Programs and Heritage Festivals
Committee – Abu Dhabi with the support of
many state bodies and private institutions.
The first day of the festival witnessed the
participation of “Al Dabas category”, “the
biggest raceme” and “the promotional Al Dabas”
with more than 6000 kg of dates, where the
weight of the biggest raceme exceeded 100 kg.
ZADCO received a recognition certificate from
the Festival for the regular and active
participation in the festival and for quality and
size of ZIRKU dates.
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ZADCO News
ZADCO Employees
Trained at ExxonMobil
In 2006, ExxonMobil (EM) Joined Upper Zakum
Venture and become a Shareholder of ZADCO.
This partnership, under the Master Technology
Agreement (MTA) provided ZADCO an access
to ExxonMobil technologies and best practices
through the Technology Center established in
ZADCO premises and its training facilities at the
Upstream Training Center in Houston. In
addition, EM seconded over 50 experienced
employees and highly skilled specialists to
ZADCO to perform MTA Venture technical work
and in the process, provided mentoring and
transfer of technology to UAE employees.
ZADCO continues to leverage EM training
resources to develop competent UAE National
workforce through conducting In-house & at
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Houston based EM Training Schools by EM experienced staff and experts, attachment to EM
Operational sites worldwide for exposure to its technologies, work processes and best practices
and participation in MTA technical studies and mentoring by EM secondees.
Through these programs, EM is also supporting ADNOC/ZADCO’s strategic plan to provide
specialized training to support the Specialists Development Program, e.g. Reservoir Simulation,
SCAL, PVT & Geo-modeling.
During 2014, seven EM training courses are planned in Abu Dhabi which are expected to be
attended by 84 professionals. Similarly, 22 UAE Nationals are planned to attend 13 highly
specialized EM technical courses in Houston in their relevant areas of specialization.
During 2014, up to 3 UAE Nationals were on attachments to EM and 3 more are being planned for
a period between 6 to 12 months. They were assigned to selected EM host organizations where
they were engaged in on-going ZADCO projects related to their disciplines and getting exposure to
the latest EM technologies, workflow and best practices consistent with their career development
plan. Areas for attachment included Production Optimization, Data Management, HSE, Reservoir
Geology, Reservoir Simulation, Pipeline Integrity, Extended Reach Drilling Engineering.
Results of the collaboration with EM in the area of Training & Development have been
extremely successful and a catalyst for UAE Nationals’ professional & leadership development,
which is evident from the performance, quality, productivity & skills of all individuals after their
return from attachment.
ZADCO’s intensive training & development efforts have successfully culminated in identifying
future leaders who were highly dedicated and full of innovative ideas.
ZADCO & its partnership programs with EM for high quality training and development, have
provided young UAE Nationals the opportunities and incentives for growth with ZADCO.
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ADNOC News
ADNOC Gears Up for ADIPEC
- 2014 edition marks the 30th Anniversary of ADIPEC
- 60,000 visitors and 1600 exhibitors from over 37 countries are expected
Under the patronage of H.H Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President
of the UAE, the 17 edition of Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition
& Conference (ADIPEC 2014) is due to run from 10th to 13th November
2014 at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC) under the theme
“challenges and opportunities for the next 30 years”.
Under the sponsorship of the Ministry
of Energy, ADNOC and Abu Dhabi
Chamber of Commerce and Industry,
ADIPEC 2014 is expected to hit a
record high number of 60,000
visitors and a diverse of new program
and activities.
Mr. Ali Khalifa Al Shamsi, ADIPEC 2014
chairman and the strategy coordination
director-ADNOC said that “as we are
marking the 30th anniversary we have
grown up from small exhibition in an
emerging energy producer to one of
top three energy exhibitions with Abu
Dhabi now one of the world’s leading
oil and gas producers. We are
dedicated to supporting the next
generation ofleaders and
technologists driving the UAE further
forward to become an innovation hub
for energy supplies for the next 30
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years and beyond”
ADIPEC organizing company predict that
the 2014 edition will be the largest and
most engaging edition yet. ADIPEC 2014
will build on the success made by 2013
event which saw the debut of the young
ADIPEC and women in the industry while
2014 will provide more features and
activities.
Young ADIPEC, on the other hand, is
expect to generate greater interest and
excitement for the next generation of
the oil and gas industry employees with
schools and university students taking
parts in field trip, projects and experience
in the young ADIPEC zone. Women in the
industry will have a share of the event in
the form of panel sessions from leading
women in the energy field.
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ADNOC Pavilion in ADIPEC 2013
ZADCO News
ZADCO Receives a
Global Recognition for
CPR & First Aid Training
Medical services have successfully fulfilled all
the required four stages to acquire this
international recognition following extensive
efforts early 2014 including an intensive training
for the medical staff, and successfully passing
their exams, equipping the main medical center
in Abu Dhabi in accordance with global
ZADCO medical services received a recognition
standards and requirements as well as
certificate as an international accredited
conducting an internationally accredited
medical center for CPR & first aid training from
training to the first two groups of 24 the
the American Heart Association in June 2014
non- medical employees at the main medical
to be the first oil and gas company to have
center at ZADCO HQ in SKEC and ZIRKU
received such recognition in the United Arab
island by ZADCO doctors who having been
Emirates.
internationally recognized by the American
Heart Association.
This step comes as part of ZADCO contribution
to the general trend of the United Arab Emirates
to promote healthy society, promote ZADCO’s
concern about the health aspects of its
employees and society, to be the starting point
for training and accrediting ZADCO medical
and non- medical employees thus adding value
to the medical services in ZADCO especially in
the ER and CPR fields, raise awareness in the
society, provide qualified and accredited staff
in saving lives as well as to train other medical
staff inside and outside ZADCO, who work on
responding to the emergency cases and crisis
inside the country and abroad.
ZADCO has already received a global
recognition from the American Health & Safety
institute in October 2013 as a medical training
center on CPR & first aid which allows ZADCO
to grant this global recognition to all ZADCO
offshore medical centers and clinic sites as
well as medical centers at other oil companies
across the UAE to offer similar medical training
once they have met all the required conditions
to be an international training centers.
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ZADCO Receives
Recognition in World
Blood Donor Day
ZADCO received a recognition from Abu Dhabi
Blood Bank for their positive contribution in
ensuring a safe blood supply to the country at
an awards ceremony at Emirates Palace on
14th June 2014.
The recognition consolidates ZADCOs
commitment to caring for the local community
and sharing its part in the social responsibilities
in Abu Dhabi.
The celebration was part of Abu Dhabi Blood
Bank marking of the World Blood Donor Day
on 15th June. The event included a number
of activities taking place across the emirate to
increase awareness of the importance of
donating blood.
Throughout the month of June the blood bank
has also intensified blood drives and raised
awareness amongst schools, clinics and
companies to help encourage the public to
donate blood.
According to Dr. Naima Oumeziane, Head of
Abu Dhabi Blood Bank, as many as three
people can be saved by each unit of blood.
«Blood not only makes many medical and
surgical procedures possible, but also saves the
lives of accident victims, and cancer, cardiac
and transplant patients among others. Blood is
traditionally in short supply during the summer
months here, due to holiday and travel
schedules, and Ramadan in particular is a
difficult month for blood centers to collect blood
donations, which is why it is so important to
celebrate and highlight World Blood Donor
Day.» Dr. Oumeziane said.
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ADNOC News
ADNOC Ships First ‘Das
Crude Oil Shipment’
4th July marks a milestone in the journey of
ADNOC having shipped from DAS port its
first ADMA-OPCO production mixture of DAS
crude oil shipment.
The first 640,000 barrel shipment has been
loaded onboard the Japanese Tokisto Maro
Tanker heading to Japan.
This shipment coincided with the 52nd
anniversary of the first crude oil shipment of
Umm Al Sheif field from DAS island by
ADMA-OPCO.
The light sweet type 39.2 grade Das crude
contains 1.3% sulfur is a mixture of Umm Al
Sheif and Lower Zakum crude produced by
ADMA-OPCO.
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The pilot production of 480,000 barrel of Das
crude was ship last month to India and was
inaugurated from the production control room
by Mr. Ali Rashid Al Jarwan, ADMA-OPCO CEO
in the presence of the shareholders
representatives and senior officials of
ADMA-OPCO.
Mr. Al Jarwan said:“this is an exceptional day in
the energy sector of the UAE where it witnesses
the export of the first shipment of Das crude”.
“this shipment is important as it proofs that we
are able to produce and export a high quality
crude oil” he added.
Mr. Al Jarwan congratulated the shareholders
on this achievement. He also stressed that the
decision to produce the new crude comes
following instructions by the Supreme
Petroleum Council and the shareholders to
produce a world-class oil blend in order to boost
profit, flexible production, meet customer
requirements and to maintain the good image of
ADNOC.
ADNOC Sponsors Forum
of Petro-physicists
-The Forum Discusses Utilization of
Oil Fields
destinations for gathering of the biggest oil &
gas companies, specialists, and experts to
exchange expertise and keep track of the
up-to-date technology related to oil and gas
industry as well as exploring cooperation
among these companies.
Mr. Al Kindi expressed his pleasure for the
successful organization of the forum and the
admiration of visitors to the pavilion of
ADNOC together with the appreciation of the
presentation of high quality specialist
presentations by experts from ADNOC and
group of companies throughout the three
days of the forum.
The pavilion of ADNOC, the biggest in the
exhibition, received the biggest number of
visitors from company representatives
witnessed a remarkable crowd of companies’
officials and experts who swarmed the
pavilion to look for cooperation chances with
ADNOC & its group of companies, to take
cognizance of projects and services offered,
in addition to the presence of many visitors
and students interested in this field.
Under the sponsorship of ADNOC, the Forum of
the Society of Petro-physicists organized the
Several presentations related to well log
55th international forum of the Society of
analysis, equipment, and material used in
Petro-physicists and well log analysts (SPWLA)
such operations were presented at ADNOC
at ADNEC from 20th to 22nd May 2014.
pavilion beside visual and audio materials, a
large number of print outs, and explanatory
Mr. Abdul Menem S. Al Kindi, CEO of ADCO
slides related to well log analysis.
& chairman of High Executive Committee of
the forum, stressed that ADNOC’s participation
Several technical presentations and lectures
in such a significant event comes in line with
were presented by experts and specialists
the reputable profile of the UAE in the energy
from ADNOC group of companies at ADNOC
industry on the international level, a natural role
pavilion. The pavilion has been designed as
played by Abu Dhabi in the oil and gas sector
a hub to allow users to interact, communicate
making which makes it one of the main
and to exchange expertise.
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ADNOC News
ADNOC and SPE
Organize Reservoir
Surveillance and
Monitoring Workshop
ADNOC Integrated Reservoir Management
Model (IRMM) and the Society of Petroleum
Engineers – Abu Dhabi Section organized a two
day workshop on June 3rd to 4th 2014 at
Rotana Beach Abu Dhabi.
The objective of the workshop was to create a
discussion platform to assess the relative merits
of advances in Reservoir Surveillance and
Monitoring (RSM) practices. Over 200
professionals from 17 different companies
located in 10 different countries participated in
the workshop.
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About the Workshop:
In the recent years, the industry has
witnessed tremendous innovations and
advances in RSM domain; such as, smart
wells, i-fields, smart completion technologies,
Real Time Data Monitoring (RTDM) and etc.
These developments provide rapid and timely
integration of operational and field data,
reduction of cycle time between data capture
& their analysis and fit-for-purpose
visualization for a multi-disciplinary workflow.
These enhancements are achieved through
process automation. Ultimately this enables
the field operator to transform the raw data
into valuable information to optimize the
production and field operations. These
advances, over the recent years, have
become a key enabler for sustaining the
production plateau and extending the field life
in general.
Considering the historical evolution of
integrated reservoir management model
(IRMM) and the introduction of many new
technologies, artificial intelligence techniques
in particular, the aim of this workshop was to
establish a discussion platform to assess the
relative merits of these advances in view of
reservoir performance assurance.
Four main discussion themes were discussed
including Advances in Integrated Reservoir
Management Model, Visualization and Live
Monitoring, Integrated Data Analysis
towards Optimum Reservoir Management
techniques and Moving Forward.
During the successful presentations and
discussion sessions, a strong emphasis
was put on the need for the collaborative
working environment which promotes
synergistic multi-disciplinary project work
leading to change management in the
companies. Also emphasized are the roles
of the integrated use of Digital Technology
and Intelligent Energy, which are keys to
enhancing the organizational efficiency;
achieving rapid solutions to short and long
term reservoir management problems;
ascertaining cost effectiveness and
successful risk management.
One of the main strengths of the
workshop was to demonstrate the impact of
the technological advances through Green
to Brown Field Case studies to allow the
participants evidence the achievements in
the recent state of the art asset
management practices.
The workshop saw participation from UAE
representatives beside international
representatives from France, Japan, the
Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, UK and
USA.
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ZADCO Activities
ZIRKU Holds HSE
Quarterly Meeting
As part of the ongoing improvement of ZADCO
HSE management system expectations, an
HSE meeting was organized in ZIRKU Island.
The objective of the meeting, which was
attended by ZIRKU top management and
employees, was to review the 2013 HSE
performance, consolidate the importance of
HSE within ZADCO, and to highlight the
outstanding events.
Mr. Faisal Ibrahim Al Haram, VP-ZR, opened
the meeting by stressing on the message of
ZADCO CEO that “everyone is responsible for
their safety and the safety of those around
them ”.
The meeting highlighted the importance of such
a message and outlined how poor HSE
practices are the main reasons for accidents in
the ZADCO and contractors workplace.
Mr. Al Haram gave more details and examples
of the importance of commitment to HSE
regulations and the importance of the message
from ZADCO CEO.
The meeting is also an opportunity for all
ZADCO contractors and employees to express
any HSE concerns encountered during the
execution of their tasks.
The meeting also examined the lessons learned
and the 2013 & Q1 2014 ZIRKU HSE
performance including areas of strength and
weaknesses and 2013 KPIs.
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ZADCO Organizes its
Annual Heat Stress
Campaign
It is the policy of ZADCO that in the conduct of our activities we take foremost account of the
Health and Safety of all persons and to provide healthy work environment while working in hot
weather.
Heat stress is a status where the human body is exposed to high temperatures for variance of
periods.
Heat stress affects the human being’s ability to maintain natural human temperature via
sweating and evaporation processes.
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Recognition
Eida Butti
Al Muhairbi . . .
New International
Achievement
Eida Butti Al Muhairbi, Manager, ZADCO
Operations Financial Control (FINO) team has
managed to achieve yet a new
international achievement by reaching a new
record of 45 inventions in six classification fields
out of eight, based on the international
classification by World Intellectual Property
Organization (WIPO). The classification was
compared to other highly reputed International
teams working in the same field.
The WIPO classified Eida’s team first among
Arab teams in the inventive category, first in
UAE as creative team and fifth as an Arab
inventive body.
By this achievement, Eida’s team outperformed
a number of inventions than any other team and
universities which registered their inventions of
the Rights with the WIPO. WIPO website
revealed that for the period from July 1st, 2010
to July 10th 2013 that universities from all over
the world recorded, in the same period, 29,057
inventions, of which no team or university
recorded similar number of inventions of Eida’s
team.
Similar success was achieved by the team in
the energy sector where 27753 inventions were
recorded during the same period where Eida’s
team came first with the most number of
inventions recorded.
In the transportation sector the team came
second to the Toyota Vehicles team in Japan
out of 33577 inventions recorded in the same
period of time.
On this occasion Ms. Eida Butti Al Muhairbi
said: “this achievement is for all Emirati people,
my true achievement is fulfilled when
Emirati people and scientific establishments
have recorded more inventions and innovations
with the WIPO more than what I did.”
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Abdulla Mohamed Al Falahy has been awarded
ZADCO HSE Man of the Month (September 2014).
Abdulla is Manager of ZADCO Chemistry and Core Analysis
Laboratory, located in ZADCO base at Mussafah, Abu Dhabi, which is the 1st
Laboratory within ADNOC group that has been awarded ISO 17025:2005
accreditation. Lab provides core and fluid sample analysis services to all
ZADCO business units as well as to other
ADNOC OPCOs. Laboratory follows strict quality assurance and control
procedures to maintain the ISO accreditation requirements together with
compliance with the Emirates National Accreditation Services (ENAS)
recommendations and ASTM Proficiency Testing Program (PTP).
Laboratory Safety remains the top most priority at all times with zero LTI in the
last 13 years.
Marwan Hasan Al Hajouni Al Zarouni
UZ CS,CC- Instrumentation Department
- Instrument Technician
- Joined ZADCO in 2011
- Completed his Advance Technical Program (Diploma) at HCT.
- Underwent foundation program in ZIRKU training center and On
Job Training program on UZ site.
- Integrated in June 2014.
- Showed excellent knowledge and skills
- Completed his CAS program successfully.
- Attributes his success to his colleagues, senior technicians , OJT
instructors and his line
supervisor.
- His advice to UAE National developees to work hard to achieve
their goals.
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New Employees
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New Employees
ZADCO is committed to developing the national employees through
recruitment and training. In this regard, HR employed number of UAE
nationals in different positions in H.Q. and sites.
Mr. Humaid Saeed Abdulla Al Romaithi
PR
Ms. Hamda Khadem Salem Al Mansoori
PR
Mr. Mohammed Ahmad Nadir Bin Yousuf
UZCM
Mr. Saleh Abdulla Saleh Al Jaeedi
DR-TQ
Mr. Rashed Mohamed Obaid AlZahmi
LGM-ZR
Mr. Mohamed Abdulla Mohamed AlHantoobi
DR-DCOD5
Ms. Shamsa Jumah Salem AlMazrouei
UZFDD-SG
Mr. Ibrahim Abdalla Hussain Al Hammadi
WO-WESOP
Mr. Hamad Saif Ahmed Al Suwaid
ZRPRD
Ms. Reem Ahmed Omar Bamatraf
IAFS
Mr. Mohamed Ahmed Nasser Al Ali
ZRGMWGM
Ms. Ayesha AbdulRahman Ismaeel Al Hosani
ITTS-NOS
Mr. Omran Obaid Juma Al Ali
UZCS
Ms. Sara Abdullah Rashed Al Dhaheri
ITIS
Mr. Mashal Ahmed Sulaiman Al Salami
ZRHSE
Ms. Moza AbdelRahman Ahmed Al Marzooqi
LGP
Ms. Anood Nooh Ahmed Al Shehh
ITTS-NOS
Ms. Mariam Ali Yousif Al Hammadi
LGM
Mr. Ahmed Saif Khamis Al Kaabi
ITCS
Ms. Mariam Humaid Al Jneibi
HSE
Ms. Ruqeya Fahad Al Hosani
DR-DCOO
Ms. Nadia Jasem Al Blooshi
LGM-TS
Mr. Ali Bader Al Khatheeri
LGL-SH
Ms. Maitha Mohamed Al Kayed
PR
Mr. Salem Rashed al Hantoobi
UA-M
Ms. Zainab Saif Abdel Rahman
UZFD
Ms. Shaikha Saeed Al Kaabi
PR
Ms. Hessa Obaid Al Zaabi
FINP
Ms. Shamsa Saeed Omar Ali
LGM
Ms. Alya Helal Al Romaithi
HRG
MS. Marwa Ismail Al Zarooni
ITSD-TS
Ms. Fatima Saleh Al Hammadi
ZRCEP-ENG
Mr. Sultan Mohammed Al Saadi
UZCM
Ms. Nouf Jumah Saeed Al Qaydi
UZFDR-OG
Mr. Salem Husain Al Refaei
ITTI-D
Mr. Ahmed Saif Al Naqbi
DR-DCOD3
Ms. Rasha Ahmed Al Hosani
ZRCEP-ENG
Ms. Khulood Khamis Al Mehrzi
FINM-BU
Ms. Abeer Ali Al Marzooqi
CP
Mr. Mohamed Ahmad Al Mansoori
FINM-MR
Mr. Saeed Saif Al Mansouri
FINA-TP
Mr. Mohamed AbuBaker Husain Bawazeer
UZCP
Mr. Saif Ebrahim Al Ali
UZFSO
Mr. Hind Mohamed Al Mheiri
BRFP-ZRIP
Mr. Fatima Harqous Al Dhaheri
FINP
Mr. Sultan Salem Al Qubaisi
WO-PC
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ZADCO & Community
ZADCO Organizes Blood
Donation Campaign
As part of its corporate social responsibility,
ZADCO PR and medical services, in
cooperation with the Blood Bank at Khalifa
Hospital, organized a blood donation campaign
at ZADCO HQ on 16th June 2014 under the
theme “Give Others a Chance in Life”.
The blood donation campaign came as part of
ZADCO on-going contribution to the society
as well as to encourage ZADCO employees to
donate blood regularly and to support the blood
reserve at the blood bank.
Several ZADCO employees lined up in queues
at ZADCO clinic waiting area particularly those
with rare blood types and those who donate
blood regularly. Many of them expressed their
satisfaction for helping to save lives.
ZADCO received a recognition certificate from
the blood bank at Khalifa Hospital for organizing
its annual blood donation campaign and looks
forward to more future cooperation.
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ZADCO Arranges
Diabetes Health
Campaign
PR and Medical Services, in collaboration with
Al Noor Hospital, organized a mobile
specialized diabetes clinic for a medical
consultation and checkup for its employees as
part of its continuous effort to providing health
and medical care for ZADCO employees. the
consultation and checkup were provided by
experienced doctors from Al Noor Hospital in
the fields of Endocrinology, Nutrition,
Ophthalmology and Podiatry
The campaign was held on 24th June 2014 at
ZADCO clinic and score of ZADCO employees
benefited from the medical advice and report.
ZADCO Organizes
Women Health campaign
ZADCO Medical Services Department
organized a Health Awareness Campaign for
their female a spectrum of health advice
topics. The campaign was held on 26th and
27th March 2014 at SKEC Auditorium.
The program, which was conducted by
specialist medical teams from AHS , SEHA
& HAAD, covered areas in the Women Health
Tips, Vitamin “D” Deficiency, Method of
contraception, Question & Answer live
workshop, Fertility control workshop,
Premenstrual disorders, Women Mental Health
workshop, Women sexual disorders.
The campaign is part of a regular series of
similar campaigns organized by ZADCO
Medical Department in cooperation with
several medical entities to promote healthy
living among its employees. similar campaigns
usually witness great interest from employees.
ZADCO have extended its gratitude and
appreciation to AHS , SEHA & HAAD for their
significant role in this campaign and look
forward to more future cooperation.
Quiz
12-
3-
Which rig was erected in the artificial island last in July 2014?
In a drilling terms what are the following components?
a) Bell nipple
b) Blowout preventers
c) Casing head
State 3 CSR events ZADCO had organized in 2014?
Please email answers with your full name and ext. number to Mr. Abdelaziz Mohamed email:
amahmed@zadco.ae, Ext. 51785.
Deadline to receiving answers is TWO weeks from launch of magazine on ZADCO portal.SIX winners will
be selected within ONE week after the deadline.Winners will be notified by email to collect their prizes
from PR department, 5th floor, Borougetower.
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ZADCO & Community
ZADCO Sponsors Abu Dhabi Industry Award 2014
ZADCO cosponsored the 11th annual
Abu Dhabi Industry Award which was
inaugurated by H.E. Mohammad Omran Al
Shamsi, Chancellor of the Higher Colleges of
Technology (HCT) at Abu Dhabi Women's
College on 20 th May 2014.
respective courses. They are a credit to
themselves, their families and the HCT. They
will join the workforce and make important
contributions to our nation's economy’’.
While presenting awards at the prestigious
ceremony, H.E. Mohammad Omran Al
Shamsi congratulated the elite graduates for
their achievements in their studies which will
contribute to the United Arab Emirates
knowledge economy as they get ready to take
up roles as future nation builders.
Abu Dhabi Industry Award is a unique initiative
by industry leaders and executives who are
members of HCT’s Program Advisory
Committees, aims to encourage UAE National
students in their pursuit of excellence and is
overseen by a distinguished Board of
Governors.
The key objectives of the award are to
encourage UAE National students to pursue
professional programs which are vital for
local industry, excel in their studies and attitude
which will reflect positively on the country in the
future and to provide a venue for UAE industry
to recognize excellence in national graduates.
H.E. also addressed the gathering saying that
‘‘it was very pleasing to be hosting the 11th
Abu Dhabi Industry Award. This is a wonderful
opportunity to congratulate this group of 26
students who are the top graduates in their
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Objectives & Governance of the Award
UAEU Pioneer Cup
Sponsored by ZADCO
ZADCO sponsored the prestigious UAEU
Pioneer Cup Competition as the golden
sponsor. The competition is a general
knowledge quiz contest organized by the
student activities department of UAE University
(UAEU) since the academic year 2009 – 2010.
Given its huge success and popularity among
female students as a
competition that combines competitive spirit,
fun and excitement, it was extended to male
students in academic year 2011 - 2012 and
extended to include other universities in the
UAE in the academic year 2012 – 2013.
Goals of the Competition:
- To create a cultural environment that fosters
competitive spirit among students,
promotes students’ intellectual and cultural
development by sharpening their interest in
reading.
- To support creativity that fosters different
aspects of knowledge and realizes a fair and
competitive spirit between students in UAE
universities.
- To encourage students to reflect and acquire
new knowledge in various fields.
- To reinforce students› commitment to national
identity and cultural heritage through the
allocation of one field of the competition and
golden questions to the UAE.
- To establish UAE University as pioneers in the
organization of creative and productive events.
Participating Teams:
- Each university or college is
represented by a team that consists of 46students, but only four (4) take the stage at any
time during a contest.
- Team members must be registered
undergraduate students.
- The names of the team members must be
relayed to student activities and Leadership
department at least a month before the
competition begins.
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ZADCO & Community
ADNOC Wins
Abu Dhabi Government
Ramadan Football
Tournament
the presence of H. E. Saeed Al Ghafli,
Chairman of the Department of Municipal
Affairs, member of the Abu Dhabi Executive
Council, H. E. Mohamed Al Mahmoud,
Chairman of Abu Dhabi Media, Secretary
General of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and
score of governmental officials and media
representatives.
Under a generous auspices of H.H. Sheikh
Hazza Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National
Security Advisor, and Vice Chairman of Abu
Dhabi Executive Council, the Abu Dhabi
Government 1st Ramadan Football
Tournament has been concluded on July 17th ,
2014. 30 teams representing government
entities and establishments took part in the first
Abu Dhabi Ramadan Tournament.
H. E. Saeed Al Ghafli, and H. E. Mohamed Al
Mahmoud, crowned the winners in the
tournament including referees of the final match
and the winning four teams in addition to best
players of the tournament.
H.E. Saeed Al Ghafli appreciated the generous
auspices of H. H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al
Nahyan, National Security Advisor, and Vice
Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, of
this social initiative. He also commended the
ADNOC’s team won the first position in the
semifinal stages having scored one goal against outstanding conclusion ceremony the tournament which represents a win-win social event
the SENAAT team (second) with Abu Dhabi
where 30 teams of government entities and
media team landing third with a win over
bodies are gathering under the first-of-its-kind
Emirate Nuclear Energy Corporation team
(fourth). The tournament was held at Abu Dhabi initiative to promote sportive relationship, close
ties, cooperation, and exchange of expertise
National Exhibition Center (ADNEC) courts in
and views.
ZADCO ‘Puts a Smile Of
Hope’ On The Faces Of
Orphans
Under the generous auspices of Sheikh Yas
Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ZADCO joined forces
with Abu Dhabi’s Takaful Fund and the
Emirates Identity Authority, to organize a three
days event and exhibition for the orphans in
Abu Dhabi.
The event comprised several programs and
exhibition over the three days to present
artwork by orphans and planned trips to theme
parks. The first day of the event was held at the
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Armed Forces Officers Club & Hotel on 1st May
and the second day was an outdoor day at the
Marajan Water Park in Khalifa Park on 2nd May
while the third day was held on 3rd May at Al
Mafraq Hospital.
ZADCO Wins Government
Departments Chess Tournament
Under the patronage of the representative of
H. H. the President of the UAE, H. H. Sheikh
Sultan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the honorary
chairman of the government department
general sports union, the 20 th chess
tournament of Abu Dhabi governmental
department was concluded for individuals and
teams.
ZADCO team managed to achieve the first
position among 8 teams and 32 individual
players of different levels and class with modern
technology Company came second while Abu
Dhabi Chess Club landed the third position.
On the individuals level, Abu Dhabi Chess
Club player, Mr. Dan George Tarass, swept
ZADCO Organizes
Ramadan Tournaments
ZADCO ZSRC organized ZADCO Ramadan
Tournament 2014 for ZADCO employees and
one for the kids of employees. ZADCO
employees tournament ran from from 30th
June to 14th July 2014 while kids of employees
competition was held on 22nd July 2014 at the
Petroleum Institute Court at Umm Al Nar.
The tournament was designed for ZADCO
employees and departments to form their
the gold, and Mr. Mohamed H. Al Sherif, from
Modern Technology Co. came second while
Mr. Shahoul Al Hammed of the Indian Social
Club, came in the third position.
Mr. Ahmed H. Al Mazrouei, Secretary
General of the government department
general Sports Union, on behalf of Mr. Saif Bin
Ahmed Al Hameli, Union’s Chairman,
presented the Union’s shield to Mr. Hussein
A. Khouri, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Chess &
Culture Club, while Mr. Ismaeil I. Yousef, CEO
of Abu Dhabi Chess Club, and Mr. Mohammed Al Jallaf Al Mehairi, the Union’s Technical
Manager, in the presence of score of Board
members, presented the Union’s shield to the
first winner.
respective teams to compete in three sports;
football, basketball and volleyball.
Teams collect points each time they win and the
winner is the team which collect more points in
all sports.
Dalma team managed to achieve the first
position of the ZADCO Ramadan tournament
with Sadyyat runner up and Bu Tinah third.
While for kids of ZADCO employees Zakum
came first with ZIRKU second and Arzanah
third.
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Health and life style
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Back to School Safety Tips
School Bags
Travelling to/from School
Safely:
School bags can often put an unhealthy strain
on children’s backs if they become too heavy.
Children should only be carrying books that are
- Always carry the school bag on your shoulders
required for the day. If the school bag
properly.
becomes too heavy, consider opting for a bag
- Wait for the bus at the allocated bus stop.
with wheels.
- Do not rush while riding the bus.
- Wait until the bus comes to a complete stop
before entering.
- Enter the bus quietly and salute the driver and
students.
- Sit in vacant seats in order.
- Weight of the empty bag must not exceed
- Do not shout or distract the driver
480g for primary stage and 580 g for middle
unnecessarily.
and high school.
- The bag must not be wider than the shoulder. - Wait until the bus comes to a complete stop
- The lowest point of the bag must not be lower before exiting.
- When leaving the bus walk in a single file line
than 10 cm under the hips.
and do not rush so as not to harm other
- The surface facing the child’s back must be
lined for comfort of the child and to protect him/ students.
- After leaving the bus, cross the street at least
her from the sharp edges of its contents.
3 meters in front of the bus and do not cross
- The bag must have two straps for
carrying it so that weight is evenly distributed on from the back.
Health Specifications of the
School Bag
shoulders.
- The shoulder straps must be wide and lined in
order not to press the muscles and veins.
- The gross weight of the bag may not exceed
10% of the student’s weight.
- Parents should select the bag carefully and
watch its contents.
Green Apples Benefits
• The fiber composition in green apples helps in digestion and cuts down the vulnerability to
colon cancer
• It doesn’t contain cholesterol which can help you maintain your calorie strict diet regime for
weight loss. A single apple can literally blow your hunger away
• green apples contain comparatively less proportion of fructose content than the red apples,
which can allow consumption by diabetic patients.
• Green apples contain various anti-oxidants which can help prevent different types of
cancer.
• Green apples are a good source of vitamin C which can prevent mouth and stomach ulcers
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Culture
Eid Celebrations
in the UAE
The Eid celebrations are strongly connected to
the UAE culture, traditions and folklore which
are well observed and cared for by the UAE
Nationals. The Eid celebration typically start
with Eid prayers followed by exchanging the
Eid’s greetings and ending, not the least, with
having a family get together in a public guest
house (Majles) or a Majles of a prominent figure
in the local community.
In the Majles, people enjoy having the
traditional Emirati food such as Harees, Omani
sweets and the Arabic Coffee in such
atmosphere that reflects social cohesion and
the harmony of the community, this is usually
followed by family and relatives visits as well as
getting ready to receive guests.
During Eids, joy, happiness and good deeds
extend throughout the community where
better of people care for the needy ones, older
people care for the youngers and families and
neighbors get together to exchange special Eid
greetings, meals and gifts.
Eid is always associated with people happiness
which is largely part of the social relationships
and family bonds. This happiness is shared by
young and older people alike.
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The different shapes and forms of the UAE
heritage and traditions can be traced back to
the early history. These heritage and traditions
are proudly passed over from one generation
to the other and are largely derived from Islam,
particularly during Eids and social events such
Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha which are officially
and publically celebrated.
Emirati women start preparation for Eid as early
as in the holy month of Ramadan. They start to
prepare popular Emirati Eid food such as
Harees, Tharid, Balalit and Asida as part of the
Eid festivity.
On the other hand, Eid Al Adha comes in a
special ceremonies where Emirati people enjoy
singing in groups while waiting for barbeque
in the Mashwi (barbeque) day. They mix meat
with special spices such as pepper, saffron,
cardamom, bezar, cinnamon and date to add a
unique flavor.
Features From Abu Dhabi
Saadiyat Public Beach
- A world class beach, with world class facilities.
On the island’s serene natural shores, where turtles nest,
dune grasses sway gently in the breeze and the bluest of
azure waters sparkle under the sun, set the 400-metre of
pristine white sand. The beach opens daily from 8am to 8pm, with lifeguards on duty from 8am to
sunset to ensure visitors’ safety is taken care of by specialized, friendly and dedicated operators.
Saadiyat Public Beach offers a wide range of facilities including lounge chairs, shower cubicles,
bathrooms, lockers, changing rooms, towels, umbrellas, and ample parking spaces. A snack
lounge, a retail outlet selling beachwear and sports equipment, and eco-friendly water sports
activities such as windsurfing and sailing, are also available while areas on the beach can also be
booked for special events. The Saadiyat Public Beach is the perfect place to enjoy your time with
friends and loved ones.
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