IPT Powertech Group
With offices in 11 countries, Linfra Myanmar, a member of the IPT Powertech Group, serves the top clients in the region, providing the dedication of 2,500 experts and the experience of thousands of implemented projectsWriter: Phoebe CalverProject Manager: Donovan SmithLinfra Myanmar, Member of IPT PowerTech Group, is enrolled in an end-to-end managed service contract with Ooredoo Myanmar including rollout services, operation and maintenance, grid connection, generator fueling, power management and power colocation which is extremely challenging from a geographical, operational and financial perspective. Myanmar has an interesting potential for the future, and our growth there is stimulated by the need of this region for energy-efficient products and infrastructure services coupled with managed services and Guaranteed Savings model /T-ESCO, adapted to the local market’s requirements.The overall performance of the network has progressed tremendously reaching more than 99 percent over the past period, by providing tailor-made, reliable energy efficient/hybrid and renewable energy solutions for more than 3,000 sites for Ooredoo.Asia Outlook (AsO): IPT Powertech Group was recognised as one of the few companies leading the T-ESCO model globally. What is your differentiation factor that allowed the group to be recognised as such?Khaled W. Habbal (KWH): IPT Powertech has been a first mover in the industry at multiple times throughout its 24-year-long history. The group initially specialised in power, then ventured into Telecom infrastructure, then started manufacturing and developing its own solution, all the way to where we currently stand “The market leader in providing energy and energy efficient, hybrid, renewable solutions, power solutions along with telecom infrastructure and…
Veolia Water Technologies South East Asia
With more than 350 different technologies to boast, Veolia is replicating its global success in Asia courtesy of a flexibility and legacy that is now renowned within the industryWriter: Matthew Staff Project Manager: Matt Cole-Wilkin Veolia’s influence in Asia is thriving off the back of its global leadership position in the resource management domain, and is looking to translate this status into even more concerted solutions combating some of the most pressing water challenges in the world.With a long legacy in environmental sustainability - 160 years to be exact - the wider Group has etched its name into the sector’s upper echelons over the decades virtue of its 350 different technologies, unparalleled after-sales capabilities, its operation and maintenance support, and of course its geographical reach.Subsequently reputed as one of the world’s leading providers of water treatment solutions, Veolia’s influence in Asia specifically has evolved over the past 30 years to demonstrate this prowess as extensively as possible.“One of our key success factors lies in the flexibility of our solutions, as Veolia’s portfolio can be applied across various markets in the region,” Carlo Patteri, Business Development Director, Projects, South East Asia Industrial, Veolia Water Technologies, emphasises to this end. “This flexibility has enabled manufacturers from various vertical markets to enjoy the advantages of Veolia’s advanced water and wastewater technologies.”In Asia, much as in the rest of the world, Veolia provides its clients with the full scope of water technologies capable of treating process water and tackling wastewater challenges, as well as business monitoring tools to conduct water audits.Patteri…
Young Investment Group
The diverse multi-industry and multinational conglomerate, Young Investment Group, has a strong presence in Myanmar, China and Singapore, experiencing strong and dynamic growth over the past few yearsWriter: Phoebe Calver Project Manager: Donovan SmithYoung Investment Group has experienced a great and dynamic growth during the past few years, establishing itself in Asia with an incredibly strong reputation as one of the youngest and fastest growing conglomerates in Myanmar and a vast network of 16 diversified companies.The Company is a completely privately-owned family business, run by immediate family and a selection of independent Directors which sit on the board alongside the professional management in charge of each of the companies.With its origins in the mining sector, Young Investment Groups current Chairman inherited a small mining operation in 1990, a business that since then has expanded significantly.“Young’s Auto was established in 2002 and at the time was one of the biggest motor import companies operating in Myanmar,” explains Nag Saw Htwe, Managing Director at Young Investment Group. “Our trading division was then expanded in order to increase our import options to include heavy machinery, trucks and farm equipment.”Since that point Young Investment Group has employed a strategy to develop a widely diverse portfolio of companies, working across the broad business spectrum that is available in when working within the Myanmar economy.“We have also set ourselves a higher goal to play a large part in the development of Myanmar, going beyond simply building material wealth and rather working towards improving and empowering the human capital,” continues Htwe. “The Company is…
Ultra Deep Solutions
Ultra Deep Solutions is working to build and operate a fleet of world-class vessels with the ability to enhance the efficiency and safety of the offshore construction industryWriter: Phoebe CalverProject Manager: Matthew Cole-WilkinThe past 14 months have proven to be a particularly exciting time for Ultra Deep Solutions, developing the biggest construction DP3 deep-diving vessel in the world and a project that will put the Company on the map as the go-to in the industry. The vessel will have the capability to conduct dives up to 600 meters - the first of its kind - with research still ongoing, many exciting developments are being made to the technologies used within Ultra Deep’s ship.“Our vessel is being designed by Norwegian designers, Salt, at 161 metres long and with a 600 and 100 tonne crane,” explains Jithu Sukumaran, General Manager at Ultra Deep Solutions. “Alongside the sheer size of the vessel, we will also be the first in the world to have a well intervention and a flexipipe lay combined tower which will add exponential value to our one of a kind fleet.”Ultra Deep Solutions is becoming particularly well known for its ability to build state-of-the-art DP3s, the original aim being to grow the businesses reputation in the industry through the creation of these vessels.Alongside this new-found reputation are the core competencies of the Company, with specific divisions to cover all aspects of the market, such as subsea diving, offshore construction and ship building - the area in which Jithu Sukumaran is in charge.“The team of approximately 50…
Stena Marine Far East
Stena Marine Far East’s customer satisfaction-driven model befits a Company which continues to pride itself of on a balance of international scope and entrepreneurial flexibilityWriter: Matthew StaffProject Manager: Josh HylandStena Marine Far East (SMFE) represents the latest in a long line of Northern Marine Group-driven entities innovating the world of marine and offshore services, and is holding true to these wider Group values via a strategy that encompasses growth, ingenuity, diversification and customer care.Formed as a combined business unit in 2016 to amalgamate all of Northern Marine’s businesses in East Asia under one regional umbrella, SMFE accounts for the Group’s numerous business activities across all relevant countries in the jurisdiction.Specialising - much like its owners, Northern Marine Group, and their parent Company, Stena AB - in a diverse range of marine and offshore services, the service scope of ship agency, marine supply, offshore catering management, payroll and crew management, supply chain and logistics, technical consultancy, and project support services is making waves on one of the organisation’s key continents.“These services are delivered via a network of offices and warehouse/distribution/import/export centres located across the region in Singapore, China, South Korea, the Netherlands and Indonesia, with more than 130 full-time personnel employed onshore,” introduces subsidiary, Francois Marine Services’ Managing Director, John Ong.The recent addition of an international offshore catering management business – Francois Offshore Catering - in 2011 has added a further string to the SMFE bow in recent years, once again emphasising the proactive drive to reach new customers that the brand has become renowned for over…
Setegap Ventures Petroleum Sdn. Bhd
Setegap Ventures Petroleum is meeting clients’ complex requirements in an ever-evolving oil & gas environment through a turnkey pumping, drilling and tubing portfolio of servicesWriter: Matthew StaffProject Manager: Josh HylandIncorporated in Malaysia in 2003 as a wholly-owned Bumiputra entity, Setegap Ventures Petroleum Sdn Bhd (SVP) has evolved over the following 14 years to become a one-stop centre for the oil & gas sector, providing an almost unrivalled array of well solutions to a loyal base of customers.Initiating back then as the only Malaysian owned and operated service provider for the upstream industry, its range of pumping and well services, well intervention solutions, production enhancements, and upstream drilling offerings have ensured longevity at the head of the sector.“SVP’s core services are in well pumping, coil tubing units (CTU), integrated production enhancement solutions, and de-sander and cementing services,” the Company continues. “Our advantage lies in having the capability and capacity for continuous innovation in designing solutions to meet clients’ evolving working environment, technology and safety expectations.“Our full spectrum of consultancy includes the solutions customised to specifically address the challenges faced by a dynamic working environment, as well as providing the skilled manpower, equipment, and related products needed to ensure the successful implementation of the solutions.”Always looking to diversify and expand its portfolio, SVP in 2008 enhanced its scope of operations to include aforementioned CTU services, further demonstrating its flexibility and entrepreneurial flair in an industry not always blessed with such a luxury.“As SVP focuses on the core business of well pumping, CTU and cementing services, it is rapidly…
SSI Schaefer APAC
SSI Schaefer’s family-driven flexibility has helped the Company to become one of the world’s leading storage solutions providers; an advantage that is being capitalised upon in an ever-expanding Asian marketWriter: Matthew StaffProject Manager: Eddie ClintonWhile the wider SSI Schaefer Group celebrates its milestone 80-year anniversary in the global consciousness, the Asian - or APAC - strand of the family-owned storage solutions specialist continues to thrive in its third decade of operations via a host of new products, market-leading innovations, and unrivalled scope.The organisation’s reach in general is almost unparalleled in the domain, catering for every continent with a presence in more than 70 countries. For the more significant regions, hubs have been set up to help meet this growing demand from an equally expanding clientele, and for Asia, this journey began in Singapore, in 1984.“It started as a distributorship for SSI Schaefer, but they soon recognised the potential of the region and eventually took over the Company in 1995,” introduces Regional Director for APAC, the Middle East and Africa, Brian Miles. “Our office here in Singapore is now a SSI Schaefer hub - one of 12 globally - covering everywhere from India to South Korea with the exception of China which has its own; while we have also opened up offices across these other countries as well as long as they have sufficient volume to justify it.”Across this expanding footprint, and indeed the rest of the world, SSI Schaefer sticks to what it has always done best, while evolving into areas that best meet its customers’…
The Salvation Army SMM
The Salvation Army SMM goes above and beyond to ensure that it continues to be successful in transforming lives, through the services it has to offerWriter: Phoebe Calver Project Manager: Callam WallerOperating in 128 countries, The Salvation Army is one of the most diverse charities in the world, with its defining quality being seen as one Army, moving together through a united mission of reaching and helping the hurt and lost.Since its beginnings, The Salvation Army has worked tirelessly to share the transforming message of Jesus - bringing hope and life - more recently The Salvation Army, Singapore, Malaysia and Myanmar (SMM) territory has implemented ‘The Mission Accountability Framework’ which has been developed by international headquarters; also implementing procedures and systems to ensure all matters are handled with the highest ethical management standards.“Our work is governed by the international headquarters located in London,” explains Colonel Lyndon Buckingham, Territorial Commander of The Salvation Army SMM. “The SMM territory comes under the South Pacific and East Asia zone which is headed up by an International Secretary; these secretaries are responsible for providing oversight and co-ordinating of the Army’s work in each respective zone.”The Salvation Army’s International Leader, General André Cox together with his wife, Commissioner Silvia Cox - currently the World President of Women’s Ministries, lead the team at International Headquarters, providing leadership, direction and support to all those working for The Salvation Army.Buckingham continues: “From small beginnings, the SMM Territory has grown in each of the countries making up the Territory and now boasts a total of 36…
Papua New Guinea: Unity in Diversity
For hundreds of years, the concept of Papua New Guinea becoming a tourism hotspot, let alone a hotbed for international business travellers, was unthinkable, but while large parts of the country retain rituals and traditions oft-associated with centuries of old, pockets of the multi-island nation are becoming some of the most exotic and exciting places to visit.Driven by its motto, ‘unity in diversity’ it is this diversification into the modern day which has helped to kick-start more concerted realms of economic prevalence and tourism prowess; and for the lucky few who have been able to capitalise on the opportunity so far, the stunning scenery and hospitable people that await have made such a trip more than worthwhile.Epitomised by the growth of its capital, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea is one of the most culturally enigmatic countries in the world, boasting 852 languages across its more than seven million people. However, it is the country’s mystery and intrigue which have largely put it on the map, with massive parts still untouched by civilisation or even explored fully. ‘Uncontacted peoples’ and innumerable species of animal are still predicted to inhabit one of the most untouched areas of the planet.Even the name itself - Papua - derives from an old term of uncertain origin or meaning, an indictment of a country that has so much to offer, yet very little of it shouted about.“Lying just south of the equator, 160 kilometres north of Australia, Papua New Guinea is part of a great arc of mountains stretching from Asia, through…
Mining Investment India
Mining Investment India (www.mininginvestmentindia.com) is a strategic mining conference and exhibition for leaders of the mining, quarrying and construction materials industries, bringing together 350 attendees from 35 countries.Ministers, mining companies, investors and service providers travel from all over Asia, Europe, Africa, Americas and Middle East for three days of partnering, networking and business matching in New Delhi. As one of the major South Asian commercial hubs, New Delhi is the ideal location to attract mining companies, investors and their partners from across the entire region.At the conference, various topics such as key issues disrupting and innovating the mining sector, insights on the mining landscape, mining finance and business strategies will be discussed. Mining Investment India will bring in top notch business thought leaders to share their insights with the delegates. The conference will also provide plenty of networking opportunities through roundtable discussions and a cocktail drinks reception.Besides the conference, the exhibition also provides a great opportunity for expanding connections, launching new products and forging new business partnerships. With key buyers and industry leaders conveniently located under one roof, it is also an excellent branding platform.This event has already attracted key ministerial, mining and investor speakers and sponsors from India and beyond. Mining Investment India is organised by Spire Events (Singapore) with local partner, Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) of India. It is part of the global Mining Investment Series. A full calendar of the latest conferences can be found at www.spire-events.com. WHEN: 24-25 JulyWHERE: India International Centre, New Delhi, IndiaCONTACT: karen.boh@spire-events.comWEBSITE: www.spire-events.com
