Energy is a fortnightly newsletter published by the KOC Information Team for KOC employees • Editor-in-Chief: Saad Rashed Al-Azmi • E-mail: kocinfo@kockw.com • Website: www.kockw.com

29th Year - No. 68728 th June 2015

The KOC NewsletterENERGY

DrillOn Large-scale Catastrophic Accidents

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Event 8KOC Celebrates Qreish

MeetingTo Discuss Joint Projects with Ministry of Public Works

2KOC CEO Conducts Tour of

Various DirectoratesCEO met with employees, shared Iftar meals

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KOC CEO Hashem Hashem recently conducted a tour of various Company Directorates on the first day of the Holy Month of Ramadan. During the tour, the KOC CEO congratulated employees on the occasion of Ramadan and inspected the flow of work at the various locations. Over the course of the tour, Hashem,

accompanied by DCEOs, Managers and Team Leaders from various Departments, shared Iftar meals with employees. In addition to listening to feedback from employees, the CEO shared cordial talks with them and wished all employees a blessed month.

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KOC Meets Ministry of Public Works to Discuss Joint ProjectsSenior officials in attendance

KOC held a meeting with the Ministry of Public Works, represented by Assistant Undersecretary for Road Engineering Affairs Ahmad Al-Hassaan.

The meeting was attended by KOC’s Deputy CEO for Exploration and Gas Menahi Al-Enezi, Gas Operations Group Manager Mohammad Al-Zuabi, as well as a host of Team Leaders, who discussed a number of joint projects that included the Jamal Abdel Nasser Road Project and Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Road.

During the event, Al-Enezi welcomed the Assistant Undersecretary and underlined the Company’s desire to cooperate with government bodies for the greater public good.

In a statement he made on the occasion, Assistant Undersecretary Al-Hassan praised KOC’s efforts to overcome all obstacles and its cooperation with the public bodies.

North Kuwait Directorate Welcomes UD Engineers In a quarterly gathering designed to underline their vital role

KOC’s North Kuwait Directorate recently organized its first quarterly gathering for Engineers Under Development. The event was held under the auspices of Deputy CEO (North Kuwait) Emad Sultan.

In a speech he delivered on the occasion, Sultan underlined the vital role UD Engineers play in achieving the Company’s goals and projects and its overall strategy.

This periodical function is designed to welcome new engineers in the UD stage and reflects the upper management’s desire to support and guide UDs in order to prepare them for the vital role they will play in KOC’s future strategic projects.

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KOC Celebrates Five Years of Cooperation with ShellIn the domain of exploration and gas production in North Kuwait

KOC’s Gas Fields Development Group recently hosted a celebration commemorating five years of fruitful cooperation with Shell. The event was held in the presence of Group Manager Ealian Al-Anzi and Shell Kuwait Manager John Pay. Team Leaders and employees were also in attendance.

Speaking on the occasion, Al-Anzi said the cel-ebration of the efforts from both sides comes after five years of fruitful cooperation in the field of gas production and exploration in North Kuwait’s Juras-sic fields.

Meanwhile, Pay said Shell, through the Enhanced Technical Service Agreement (ETSA), was provid-ing the experience it accumulated over the years from its work in difficult fields to KOC.

In a statement he made, Shell Corporate Commu-nications and Relations Manager Jassim Al-Qames said the Company, within the framework of the comprehensive services it offers, was working with the world’s most prominent experts to provide high-ly specialized training for geologists at Shell labs.

The Export Operations Group, headed by Manager Yousef Al-Baker, recently conducted an honoring ceremony at the Ahmadi Oasis for its business partners. FINESCO and GOFSCO, in addition to various KOC Teams and employees, were recognized and commended for the successful completion of the Non-Man Entry Technology Pilot Project.

The honoring ceremony recognized the efforts put forth by the contractors, in cooperation with Export Maintenance Team, to achieve a first-of-its-kind success throughout the K-Companies.

In his speech, Senior Mechanical Engineer Sharian Al-Dousary shed light on the important role the contractors played in successfully achieving the task. Al-Dousary maintained that in addition to improving the Team’s performance, they also elevated HSE performance levels, which positively reflected on the Company’s image.

FINESCO GM Khalid Al-Fulaij, DGM Khalid Al-Hussan and Project Manager Mohammed Rizwan, along with GOFSCO employees, Business Consultant Maher Taha and Fields Services Engineer Rostrem Rekik, attended the ceremony.

Export Operations Group honors FINESCO and GOFSCONon-Man Entry Technology Pilot Project a success

PSSG & SSG (S&EK) Share Best PracticesSpirit of teamwork commended

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The Support Services Group (S&EK), headed by Manager

Support Services (S&EK) Ameena Rajab, recently organized

an awareness session where UDs from the Project Support

Services Group and Support Services (S&EK), shared best

practices.

According to their Development Program, all UDs and their

superiors shared their learning journey at KOC in an event

that took place at the Kuwait Oasis in Burgan. The session

was aimed at exchanging information, skills and tools

amongst UDs from both groups in the context of a common

development/training program.

Rajab maintained that she was proud of the cooperation

between the two groups, adding that this cooperation was

one of the most important and essential practices for the UD

Development Program.

Upstream CoE Launches “Expert Connect” SeriesFirst session focuses on “Tight Reservoir Stimulation”

To strengthen collaboration and to build technical capabilities across upstream entities, the Upstream Center of Excellence (CoE) recently launched the “Expert Connect” series. The series entails a sequence of workshops that focus on building technical capability in upstream companies by providing a platform to connect CoE technical experts with the wider community throughout three upstream subsidiaries. It also aims to do so by connecting CoE technical experts with leading institutions and service providers to help address the technical challenges facing upstream companies.The “Tight Reservoir Stimulation” (TRS) session, conducted in conjunction with Baker Hughes, was the first session of the “Expert Connect” series. The workshop saw representation from more than 35 stimulation experts from across KOC, KGOC and KUFPEC. It covered the “Role of Geomechanics in Unconventional and Tight Reservoirs” along with other topics. Team Leader (Planning and Support) from the R&D Group, Mohammad Al-Qenaei, welcomed the workshop participants and highlighted the role of CoE in helping upstream companies achieve the objectives of the 2030 Strategy. Meanwhile, Elred Anthony from the Fields Development Group (NK) introduced the action plan for the Tight Reservoir Stimulation Discipline. This was followed by technical presentations by stimulation specialists from Baker Hughes.The workshop was concluded with a discussion and Q&A session between the internal and external experts from the companies involved.

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Industrial Services Group Organizes Awareness SessionSession details HCA mapping of pipeline corridors

The Inspection and Corrosion Team of the Industrial Services Group recently organized an awareness session on “High Consequence Area (HCA) Mapping of KOC Pipeline Corridors.” The event was held in coordination with M/s NDT, Systems & Services who are the contractors and consultants for the HCA mapping exercise.

Several Team Leaders from the concerned departments attended the event, including Inspection & Corrosion (N&WK) Team Leader Saleh Al-Suleiman. Representatives from Operations Technical Services, Major Projects and HSE Teams also attended the event, in addition to a delegation from the Public Authority for Civil Information (PACI) headed by Director General Musaed Al-Asousi.

In a statement he made on the occasion, Team Leader Inspection & Corrosion (S&EK) Abdul Razzaq Al-Shamari delivered a welcome speech

where he extended his thanks to the participants, especially PACI for their collaboration and allowing access to the PACI data required for the HCA mapping exercise.

The possibility of utilization of the HCA mapping results by other Teams within KOC was explained and discussed by TPL Specialist Shabbir Safri. Benefits of HCA mapping include better risk assessment data, improved HSE focus, useful information while planning future pipeline projects in the country and better emergency response planning methods.

HCA mapping is a very useful tool utilized for carrying out risk assessment exercises. High Consequence Area mapping involves identifying regions along the pipeline route/corridor where a pipeline leak or failure poses significant risks to health, safety and the environment.

Support Services Group Organizes Training CourseHR Team (WK) developed course for Operator II positions

The Support Services Group’s Human Resources Team (WK) recently organized a new training course for Operator-II positions on “DCS Simulator Delta-V” functionality. The course contained information about the Operations Process Simulator (OPS) for GC-28 and made use of a high fidelity simulator that included 3D visualization. In a statement on the occasion, Human Resources (WK) Team Leader Eman Abbas encouraged the trainees to benefit as much as possible from the event, which was moderated and presented by trainers Yacoub Al-Shatti and Ahmed Dashti. The GC-28 process simulator provides a realistic process environment and a wide range of training scenarios for operators to train on. It also offers the opportunity to be assessed in a replica control room. This 3D visualization is one of the state-of-the-art pieces of equipment that is being used for the first time in Kuwait to assist Operator training through a dynamic process model.

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KOC Conducts Large-scale Catastrophic Accident DrillAs part of KPC’s Crisis Management Plan

KOC recently carried out a large-scale drill that covered catastrophic accident scenarios as part of the Crisis Management Plan implemented by KPC and its subsidiaries. The drill took place at the Central Mixing Manifold outside Burgan Field and near the checkpoint leading to the area.

The drill was carried out by the Emergency Response Unit from the Support Services Team at the KOC Fire Group. It was held in collaboration with the Export Operations Group and included a simulation of a large explosion, casualties, and an outbreak of a massive fire that badly damaged pipelines and led to oil spills that affected nearby areas.

The drill also simulated a terrorist threat scenario, as the cause of the explosion was determined to be the result of the actions of a hostile group. The explosion could have been followed by more incidents that affected other facilities, and security teams had to respond accordingly during the drill, officials said.

The goal of the drill was to verify the Crisis Management Plan, which includes the roles and responsibilities distributed to all workers within the Crisis Management Center at the Company. It also aimed to assess the capabilities, communication systems and coordination abilities of emergency responders within the Company and among K-Companies. It also aimed to provide information necessary for the production of a report that included areas that may need to improve as a result of what was observed in the exercise.

SPWLA’s Kuwait chapter, chaired by Team Leader Fields Development (EK) Salem Al-Sabea, recently concluded its sixth event of the fiscal year. It will resume its activities after summer.

Aly Bassiouny, from Weatherford International, delivered a lecture at the event, which was also the last one on “New LWD Technologies for Unconventional Reservoirs.” He explained how LWD spectral azimuthal gamma ray (SAGR) sensors provide a number of valuable measurements for horizontal well placement and evaluation in unconventional reservoirs, including uranium, potassium and thorium concentration.

Previously, Chris Mcllroy from Haliburton delivered a lecture on “Developments in 3-Phase Reservoir Monitoring with Pulsed Neutron Tools.” He presented the latest advancements in the pulsed neutron technology, which include significant improvements in direct Gas Saturation and 3-Phase Reservoir Saturation Monitoring.

New measurements such as direct Gas Saturation and Thru-Tubing KUTh, as well as combinability with Cement Evaluation and PLT tools, have made possible the enhancement of 3-Phase Reservoir Saturation Monitoring in a wide variety of reservoir and completion conditions and in measuring potassium, uranium and thorium.

SPWLA Conducts Final Annual EventEvents will resume after summer

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The HSE (D&T) Team recently commemorated the United Nations World Environment Day (WED) by hosting the D&T Green Symposium at the Hubara Center under the World Environment Day theme of “Seven Billion Dreams. One Planet. Consume with Care.” The HSE (D&T) Team’s session focused on creating awareness and highlighted some of the innovative technologies that will help support sustainable development.

More than 80 employees from various directorates participated during the event, where awareness presentations were delivered which covered some of the world’s most pressing environmental concerns in regard to sustainability. Presentations also touched on a number of environmental initiatives KOC has recently engaged in.

During the event, eight employees from the D&T Directorate were recognized as “D&T Environmental Champions” for their outstanding contributions to the Directorate’s effort to protect the environment it operates in.

The World Environment Day was established in 1972 by the General Assembly of the United Nations. The D&T Directorate commemorates the event annually by sharing information related to the WED theme, in addition to other environmental initiatives the Company has engaged in.

As part of the Company’s Corporate Social Responsibility efforts, the Corporate Solutions Team from the CIT Group recently conducted an awareness session on electronic business for Kuwait University business students. The students were introduced to some of the most prominent KOC operations related to this discipline.

The session, conducted upon KU’s request, was presented by Sayed Asim Hussain from the Corporate Services Team. Hussain’s presentation included an explanation to students on the mechanisms followed by KOC in various activities and operations. It also included knowledge sharing that would benefit the students in their future careers. Furthermore, students were introduced to the systems, strategies and principles followed and implemented at KOC.

The session was highly commended by the students, who said that it had achieved its goal of sharing knowledge of this important topic. They then thanked the Company for its cooperation in conducting the session, which provided a wealth of knowledge to KU students studying business.

D&T Directorate Commemorates World Environment DayEvent organized at the Hubara Center

KOC Conducts Awareness Session for KU StudentsOrganized by Corporate Solutions Team

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KOC Celebrates Qreish Event marks annual Company tradition

True to its annual tradition before the start of the Holy Month of Ramadan, and as part of its revival of Kuwaiti traditions, KOC recently celebrated Qreish under the auspices of Deputy CEO for Administrative and Financial Affairs Saad Rashed Al-Azmi. Public Relations and Information Group Manager Sami Al-Juhaim and a host of Company Managers, Team Leaders and employees also participated.

The celebrations included a “best traditional dish” competition where more than 25 participants competed in a pleasant and familial atmosphere. Chefs Jamila Al-Lanqawi and Fawaz Al-Omeim judged the competing dishes and chose the most outstanding ones among them.

Speaking on the occasion, Al-Juhaim extended his congratulations to all employees on the Holy Month’s arrival and wished everyone in attendance a blessed month.