TPI May 2022

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3t EnerMech, Orinduik Development and Windsor Technologies to launch Guyana’s first oil & gas training centre

A venture between 3t EnerMech and Orinduik Development Incorporated Training Centre will deliver Guyana’s first in-country, training facility for the local workforce, supporting the development of the country’s fast growing offshore oil & gas sector. This venture will provide an internationally accredited facility in alignment with building on the recent enacted local content policy. Established to empower and provide Guyanese people with key skills and training certifications that are required to work in the offshore environment, the new 3t EnerMech Guyana Training Centre of Excellence combines expert instruction in-classroom training facilities, blended learning software and technology, as well as fully immersive simulators for high hazard activity learning. Joseph Lichon, president Americas for EnerMech, said: “It’s our mission to develop local content globally and to help create safer, smarter, more sustainable workforces. Until now, Guyana nationals working in the oil and gas sector would be required to travel to Trinidad and Tobago, the US or Canada, for accredited training, making it very costly and time consuming. This is compounded by the logistical challenges of the pandemic including travel restrictions, additional requirements, and limited flight availability.”

The new training centre has been established to provide Guyanese people with the key skills and training required to work in the offshore environment

(BOSIET) certification, as well as providing a controlled environment to deliver scenario-based firefighting emergency response training when relevant accreditations are secured early in 2022. Paul Knowles, VP training for 3t Energy Group, added: “With Orinduik constructing the 3t EnerMech Guyana Training Centre of Excellence, coupled with our expertise, technologies, and programmes, we are providing a full package to help support the country’s personnel to excel in the oil and gas sector. We are very proud to play a critical role Guyana’s future and enhance its economic prosperity by making accredited skills and safety training available in country for the first time.” Orinduik is also in the process of building Guyana’s first commercial heliport as part of a wider complex which will incorporate the new training centre, an aviation/marine Polytechnic School as well as a hotel and business centre. Harrychand Tulsi, chairman of Orinduik, said: “Construction of the Training Centre is expected to be completed in June 2022 and we are very excited to be partnered with 3t EnerMech in delivering world class training and certifications as we build a skilled and safe local workforce for the expanding offshore market. This demonstrates our support and alignment with the Government’s commitment to training and employment of Guyanese in key positions in this sector.” 3t EnerMech

Located in Lusignan, over $20m has been invested into the infrastructure by Orinduik, Windsor and 3t EnerMech. EnerMech, the global integrated solutions specialist, is one half of the 3t EnerMech strategic alliance which draws on EnerMech’s experience and track record, complemented by 3t Energy Group’s world-renowned training capability, learning technology solutions and training management services, to deliver learning experiences specifically tailored for its clients. The 3t EnerMech Guyana Training Centre of Excellence is set to become the first regional Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) internationally accredited training provider in Guyana. It will also deliver the country’s first OPITO approved, Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training

Oxair relocates to new HQ to boost productivity

Australian gas processing systems company, Oxair, has relocated to new headquarters in Perth. The move is part of a long-term strategy for the business to focus resources on reducing lead times on orders for all sizes of equipment. Oxair, which designs and manufactures oxygen and nitrogen pressure swing adsorption (PSA) systems, desiccant heatless dryers, pressure vessels, skid fabrication and process piping, supplies hospitals and healthcare facilities globally and has experienced an increase in demand since the Covid-19 pandemic. Moving across town from its original premises in the Western Australia state capital the company, which has also doubled its workforce, says the new facility will enable it to improve productivity and efficiency and maintain maximum manufacturing capability. Oxair’s technology also serves the mining, offshore, marine and livestock sectors in Europe, South America, Africa and South East Asia. Oxair www.oxair.com.au

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