Petrotechnical Inspection (M) Sdn Bhd

Company ROC Number: 72632-K

COMPANY PROFILE OF
PETROTECHNICAL INSPECTION (M) SDN BHD
Updated Jan, 24th 2019

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1 SGS OVERVIEW

ABOUT SGS Group in Malaysia

SGS S.A., a company limited by shares, existing and organized under laws of Switzerland, with registered
office at 1 Place des Alpes, Geneva, Switzerland (hereinafter “the company “) by its authority, hereby attests
that the company is the ultimate parent company of the SGS group. The company is the final beneficial owner
of the 100% of the share capital of its subsidiary SGS (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., a company existing and
organized under the laws of Malaysia, with registered office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The company is the
beneficial owner of the 30% of the share capital of its subsidiary Petrotechnical Inspection (Malaysia) Sdn.
Bhd., a company existing and organized under the laws of Malaysia, with registered office in Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia.

Consequently, SGS (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd and Petrotechnical Inspection (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd are members of
the SGS Group of companies.

Company Information:
Company name: Petrotechnical Inspection (M) Sdn Bhd
Registration type: ROC – Sendirian Berhad
ROC/ROB/ROS No.: 72632-K
SST Registration No.: W10-1808-31033223
Ministry of Finance Registration No.: 357-02205349
Income Tax Reference No.: C0286470804
Establish date: 07/07/1981
Total Company staff 437
Unit 10-1, 10th Floor Bangunan Malaysia RE,
Address:
No. 17, Lorong Dungun, Damansara Heights,
50490
Postcode:
Kuala Lumpur
Town/City:
Wilayah Persekutuan (K.L.)
State:
+603-2095 9200
Telephone No.:
+603-2095 6091
Fax No.:
http://www.sgs.com
Website:
Capital/Equity Status:
Authorized Capital: RM 750,000.00
Paid Up/Accumulated Capital / Accumulated RM 750,000.00
Share:

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Capital/Equity Owner Details:
Hadzari Abang 51.0%
SGS Malaysia Sdn Bhd 19.0%
SGS SA. 30.0%
Bank details:
Citibank Berhad Menara Citibank, No. 165, Jalan Ampang,
54050 Kuala Lumpur
Account No.: A/c No. 0-115003-011 (Currency: MYR)
A/c No. 0-181196-009 (Currency: USD)

1.1 C ompany S TRUCTURE

HADZARI ABANG
CHAIRMAN

Pradit YONGPANCHAI Ezuwan bin OTHMAN

MANAGING DIRECTOR COMPANY DIRECTOR
BASED IN DAMANSARA HEIGHTS BASED IN DAMANSARA HEIGHTS

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1.1 O RGANIZATION C HART – O IL G AS C HEMICAL S ERVICES

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1.2 O UR L ABORATORY N ETWORKS

SGS Group of Malaysia comprises of 15 offices and 9 laboratories with more than 1,000 employees across
Peninsular and East Malaysia.

Location Type Address

Office and Lot 11257, Taman Industri Paka, 23100 Paka,

Paka, Terengganu
Laboratory Terengganu
Lot 9 & 10, Block C, MPL Saguking Warehouse, Jalan
Labuan Office and laboratory Patau-Patau 87000 Labuan, Federal Territory, Malaysia
Port Dickson, Negeri Office, Laboratory No 119, Jalan Perdana 2, Taman Perindustrian Perdana
Sembilan and Workshop Lukut, 71010 Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan
Wisma SGS, Lot 603, Leboh Raja Lumu,
Port Klang, Selangor Office and laboratory Kawasan Perindustrian PKNS, Pandamaran,
42000 Klang, Selangor,

Office and 37-01, Lorong 1, Jalan Desa Taming Sari, 76300

Melaka
Laboratory Sungai Udang, Melaka

Office and PLO 356, Kawasan MIEL Phase 3, Jalan Gangsa Dua,
Pasir Gudang, Johor
Laboratory 81700 Pasir Gudang, Johor
c/o ATB Tanjong Bin Sdn Bhd, 1851 Petroleum &
Tanjong Bin, Johor Office and laboratory Marine Hub, Tanjong Bin, Mukim Serkat, 82300
Pontian, Johor
c/o Kemaman Bitumen Company Sdn Bhd, Plot 7195,
KBC, Kemanan, Office and Telok Kalong Industry Area, 24000 Kemaman,
Terengganu Laboratory Terengganu
LOT 3348 & 3349, Lorong 5-1, Off Jalan Dato
Miri Office and Permaisuri 1C, Permy Technology Park, Bandar Baru
Laboratory Permy Jaya., Miri, 98000, Malaysia

Kota Kinabalu Office and Lot 146, Lok Kawi, Putatan, 82000, Malaysia
Laboratory
S/Lot 8, Lot 277, Jalan Sibuyu, Mile 6, 97000 Bintulu,
Bintulu Office Sarawak, Malaysia.

No: 2008, Jalan Perusahaan, Kawasan Prai Mukim 1,

Pulau Pinang Office 13600 Prai, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Ground Floor, Lot 7691 & 7692, Jalan Pending, 93450

Kuching Office Kuching, Sarawak
Lot B7B-4, Mas Forwarders Complex FCZ
KLIA Office KLIA, 64000 Sepang, Selangor

Office and Lot 3 & Lot 4, Persiaran Jubli Perak, Seksyen 22, 40300
Shah Alam
Laboratory Shah Alam, Selangor

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2 SGS SERVICES IN MALAYSIA

2.1 OIL, GAS AND CHEMICALS SERVICES

SGS are the leaders in providing innovative solutions for tomorrow’s energy needs today. Solutions that
manage risk. Solutions that improve quality. Solutions that maximize returns.
We provide innovative services and solutions for every part of the oil, gas and chemicals industry. Our
global network of offices and laboratories and our dedicated teams, allow us to respond to your needs,
when and where they occur. Our reputation for independence, excellence and innovation have
established us as the market leaders in providing services that improve efficiency, reduce risk and deliver
competitive advantages for you.
Ultimately, every player in the value chain benefits from the innovations and the quality of the products
that come from the oil, gas and chemicals sector – everything from transport fuel and heating oil to
plastics, fertilizers and pharmaceuticals. Using innovation, and a deep understanding of the global
market, we help you in optimizing and managing risk.
As the leading solutions provider for the oil, gas and chemicals sector, our robust technology, innovative
approach, technical support and dedication to quality and safety bring you tangible benefits, in both the
upstream and downstream sectors.
With a wide range of services and solutions leveraging expertise from many areas of the SGS Group,
including Oil, Gas and Chemicals Services, Agricultural Services, Minerals Services, Systems & Services
Certification, Industrial Services and Environmental Services, we empower you to outperform in today’s
marketplaces. Risk management, supply chain monitoring and compliance activities are all part of the
services we provide that help optimize your business.

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3 SGS OIL, GAS AND CHEMICALS - UPSTREAM SERVICES

We contribute to the Oil & Gas Upstream sector by offering solutions and services that help our clients to
locate, analyze and extract oil and natural gas from both onshore and offshore fields, from exploration,
appraisal and development to production and abandonment.
Our services and solutions are delivered through:
1. Subsurface Consultancy
2. Sampling and Analysis of Produced Fluids, Studies Routine and Advance Reservoir Fluids
3. Testing and Production Services
4. Cased Hole Well Services for Well Completion, Integrity, Production, Intervention &
Decommissioning
5. Advanced Reservoir Quality Services (ARQS)
6. Metering Design, Certification and Validation Services
These are described in more detail within the remaining part of this section of the document.

3.1 S UBSURFACE C ONSULTANCY & E NGINEERING

3.1.1 SUBSURFACE CONSULTANCY SERVICES

SGS Horizon (SGSH) provides integrated solutions throughout the field life cycle, covering all sub-
surfaces, well and facilities aspects from exploration through development and production to
abandonment.
SGSH has performed over 600 projects since 2001, providing subsurface services for National Oil
Companies, Oil Majors, Independent Oil Companies, Governments, Banks and other Financial
Institutions.
The type of studies range from short single discipline evaluations to integrated field reviews, from data
rooms to prospect evaluations, from detailed 3D reservoir modelling to petrophysical evaluation, to
integrated field development planning and well and facilities concept design.
SGSH has worked on assets in almost every part of the world, including the Asia-Pacific region, Europe,
Africa and the Middle East, the CIS and North & South America. Additionally, SGSH has gained wide
experience within a diverse range of challenging technical issues, including tight gas, heavy oil, gas-
condensates, EOR, carbonate reservoirs, gas & CO2 storage, carbon dioxide sequestration and
underground gas storage. SGS Horizon offers Services to evaluate a project from subsurface to surface
infrastructure, and its service lines are structured as follows:
DEVELOPMENT & PRODUCTION STUDIES
 Development Studies: integrates the classical subsurface disciplines for reservoir characterization
and static and dynamic modelling of green fields development, mature fields revitalization or
special projects such as EOR, IOR. It involves elaboration of field development plans, uncertainty
analysis and concept development.
 Exploration Studies: ranges from large scale studies (regional studies, basin modelling, play
fairway mapping) to small scale studies (field up-down side potential prospect identification).
ACQUISITION & DIVESTMENT AND ASSET VALUATION
 A&D services: complete support for companies willing to buy or sell assets. The service ranges
from technical to commercial support by our own team of experts, including financial, tax, legal,
economics evaluation, amongst others. Some of the activities included are data room support,
opportunity screening, sales brochure, buy and sell mandates.
 Asset Valuation: the service includes reserves and resources assessments (from reserves
certifications for banks or financial institutions to technical audits), technical teams to support in
data rooms and perform full asset/company evaluations, license bid rounds and competent
persons reports elaboration and audit.
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REDETERMINATION AND UNITIZATION STUDIES
 Equity determination: the company can play the role of the expert between two conflicting parties
or can also take the role of the technical and strategic advisor to one of the interested parties.
These services include both unitization and redetermination advice, Unit Operating Agreement
preparation, sensitivity analysis and support during the negotiation phase.

INNOVATIONS & SPECIAL SERVICES

 Unconventional reservoir studies: the service includes shale oil/gas reservoirs, coal bed methane,
low permeability reservoirs. It includes laboratory services and analysis on multi-scale shale
characterization, micro rock mechanics, mineralogy and geochemical services.
 Seismic Processing: this service, in partnership with Z-Terra, includes PSTM, PSDM and
diffraction imaging, covering all the latest processing techniques and technology.
 Special Studies: our company also performs special studies such as underground gas storage,
chemical EOR, Carbon Capture Storage and Subsidence related studies.
 Staffing Solutions: our company offers the service of secondment, expert team’s peer review and
short term placements of their professionals from the Petrophysics, Reservoir Geology.
Geophysics and Reservoir Engineering disciplines.

3.1.2 SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES

The skills of SGS Horizon staff cover all integrated subsurface and well engineering disciplines thus
offering a complete range of capabilities which can be deployed in a large variety of projects as described
before. In detail SGS Horizon offers the following skills:

GEOPHYSICS GEOLOGY
 Seismic interpretation 2D / 3D / 4D  Core description
 Depth conversion  BHI interpretation
 Attribute analysis  Structural modelling
 Quantitative interpretation  Fault seal analysis
 Seismic modelling  Depositional modelling
 Seismic processing  Rock property modelling
 AVO modelling  Geostatistics
 Exploration reviews  Reservoir volumetric
 Play definition  Geo-cellular modelling
 Prospect identification  Advanced Reservoir Quality Services
 Monte Carlo volumetric

PETROPHYSICS RESERVOIR ENGINEERING

 Well log evaluation  Fluid analysis / PVT
 Core analysis  Material balance
 SCAL  Well test analysis
 Production log analysis  Upscaling
 Rock property modelling  Pressure analysis

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 Permeability modelling
 Cap curve analysis
 Saturation modelling
 Log program design
 Operational support
FACILITIES
 Conceptual engineering
 Facility upgrades
 De-bottlenecking
 Integrated asset models
 Costing
 Economics
 Reservoir simulation
 History matching
 Prod. analysis/forecasting
 Reserves classification
 Reservoir monitoring
 Surveillance
WELLS & OPERATIONS
 Conceptual well design
 Casing design
 Drilling fluids
 Borehole stability
 Formation strength
 Completion design
 Artificial lift
 Data acquisition/VOI
 Drilling programs
 Rig selection
 DTWOP
QAQC & EQUIPMENT INSPECTION
 Supply Chain Services
 Statutory & Voluntary Services
 NDT Services
 Due Diligence
 Asset Integrity Management
 Risk Based Inspection
 Corrosion Lab Services
 Mechanical Lab Testing
 Hydrotest & Leak Test
 Quantity Risk Assessment
 Advance Pipeline Inspection
 Load Test & Lifting Inspection
 ID/OD Water Blast Services
 Drilling QAQC Assessment
 Subsea & Underwater Inspection
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3.1.3 SUBSURFACE CONSULTANCY EXPERIENCE
Our experts have knowledge in a wide variety of geographical areas and many of our senior personnel
and associates have more than 30 years of international track record.
The majority of SGSH projects are executed for oil and gas operating companies and hydrocarbon
resource asset holders. These vary from small independents to multi-national oil majors and national oil
companies. In addition, we regularly provide support to financial institutions, investors and government
institutions.
Solid background knowledge of several major oil provinces, strong integration of all disciplines and the
abilities of a lean, professional organization ensure that customized, flexible solutions can be delivered in
a short time frame.

3.2 S AMPLING & A NALYSIS OF P RODUCED F LUID , R OUTINE AND ADVANCE R ESERVOIR
F LUIDS S TUDIES

3.2.1 FIXED PVT LAB

SGS has invested in modern well equipped fixed location reservoir fluids laboratories in the following
locations:
 Dubai UAE,
 Labuan and Kerteh, Malaysia
 Santos, Brazil
 Colombia, South America
 Houston, North America

All PVT analytical equipment is Mercury Free with operating capability up to 20,000psi. Key items of
equipment include:
 Fluid-Eval Mercury-Free PVT Cell
- Oil & Gas Studies, Std. Version. (500cc, 15,000psi)
 Fluid-Eval Mercury-Free PVT Cell
- Gas Studies, Maxi Version (1,000cc, 15,000psi)
 Fluid-Eval Mercury-Free PVT Cell
- EOR PVT Studies, Full Visual Version (200cc, 15,000psi)
 SGS Mini-PVT system (mercury-free)
- flow assurance and special PVT studies (200 cc, 20,000 psi)
 Gasometer
 Viscometer
 Recombination Apparatus
 Stabinger Viscometer/Densitometer
 Coaxial Wax Shear/Deposition Cell
 Differential Scanning Calorimeter (Wax App. Temp)
 Cross Polar Microscope (CPM)
 Rheometer
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  Mercury Analyser
Each laboratory is staffed with experienced personnel that have many years of experience within
Reservoir Fluids Analysis.

3.2.2 FLUIDPRO PAL™ - PORTABLE PVT LAB

SGS has invested in proprietary technology to offer high quality PVT Analytical data from measurements
performed in the field and in proximity to the well-site.
 SGS mini-PVT™ - PVT samples up to 20,000psi and 350°F to be tested
 SGS GC-GOR™ - GOR of reservoir fluids in the field, Fast and highly repeatable
These technologies have been combined into a portable analytical laboratory - FluidPro PAL™ which
offers full PVT services in the field.
FluidPro PAL™ is equipped with a high pressure, variable temperature PVT cell rated to 20,000 psia at
temperatures of 20°F to 350°F. The Mini-PVT™ and GC-GOR™ systems are capable of performing
conventional phase behaviour (PVT) testing normally available only in fixed labs. This includes PVT
studies, fluid rheology, compositional measurements to C36+ and physical properties of atmospheric oils
and brines – onsite and on demand.
SGS currently has established FluidPro PAL™ portable PVT Laboratories in Angola, Gabon, Kurdistan -
Northern Iraq, Southern Iraq, Malaysia and UAE to provide PVT analytical services for clients in the field.
The advantages of FluidPro PAL™ include:
 No delays associated with export of samples to remote fixed laboratory locations
 FluidPro PAL™ performs complete PVT studies on site
 FluidPro PAL™ performs measurement of physical properties rather than providing computer
simulation
 Complete lab quality GC analysis is undertaken in the field up to C36+
 No costs for shipping or sample bottle rental
FluidPro PAL™ can be further customized to meet client specific analytical requirements upon agreement
prior to mobilization.

3.2.3 MINI-PVT MEASUREMENT CAPABILITIES

Sample Quality Assessment & Compositions
 Oil Based Mud (OBM) contamination by skimming and / or subtraction
 Onsite HP / HT sample validation (and transfers)
 BS&W (conforms to ASTM, IP, API, ISO, DIN and NF M methods)
 Karl Fisher water content (conforms to ASTM, IP, API, BS and ISO methods)
 High-precision gas / oil ratio (GOR) and shrinkage measurements
 Extended gas compositions, heating capacity, gravity, critical properties
 Liquid compositions to C36+ by capillary chromatography
 H2S, N2, CO2, He and natural gas analysis by gas chromatography
 Molecular weight by freezing point depression
 Stock Tank Oil API gravity, density, molecular weight

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Wellstream Recombinations
 Calculated recombined wellstream composition
 Physical recombination to GOR or saturation pressure
 0-Flash analysis of recombined sample for quality control

Phase Behaviour Measurements

 Constant Composition Expansion (CCE)
 Differential Liberation (DL) or Constant Volume Depletion (CVD)
 Reservoir Fluid Viscosity by shear-based capillary viscometry
 Separator tests, oil shrinkage and gas / oil ratio
Technical Specifications
 Temperature Range : 20° F to 350° F
 Pressure Range : 0 psia to 20,000 psia
 Sample Volume Requirement : ~100 ml
Range of Applications
 Restoration / transfers
 0-Flash with OBM contamination
 Sample quality assessment tests
 PVT studies
 Fluid rheology
Range of Samples
 Bottom-hole samples
 Wellhead samples
 Separator samples
 Pipeline samples

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3.3 T ESTING AND P RODUCTION S ERVICES

3.3.1 WELL TESTING

SGS has over 30 years’ experience in providing Well Testing services to many clients in the oil and gas
industry. Field well testing experience providing benchmark well testing solutions, SGS provides a full
understanding of the attributes of a well so that it can be operated profitably and efficiently. SGS provides
services based on our clients’ needs and it ranges from consultation, well test design to providing
personnel and also equipment. The rating of the equipment provided ranges from 5,000 psi to 15,000 psi.
Our operational bases are currently located in Australia, Papua New Guinea, Oman, UAE, Libya, Kurdistan
– Northern Iraq and Kuwait. We are currently expanding our portfolio to South East Asia, North Africa, the
Caspian and also Europe.
Well Testing is performed at various stages of a well’s life. The objective of Well Testing is to gather
sufficient quality data for the analysis, prediction and improvement of the reservoir. It is also used as a
guide in process optimization and ultimately maximizing your production from a well.
The well tests that are run to support the exploration, appraisal, development and production of wells are
essential, and without them it would not be possible to ascertain the potential of the oil fields that are
being discovered. When you explore new wells this information minimizes the time it takes to get the wells
into operation.
Most well tests can be grouped as productivity testing or descriptive testing. Productivity well tests are
conducted to:
 Identify produced fluids and determine their respective volume ratios
 Measure reservoir pressure and temperature
 Obtain samples suitable for pressure-volume-temperature (PVT) analysis
 Determine well deliverability
 Evaluate completion efficiency
 Characterize well damage
 Evaluate work over or stimulation treatment
Descriptive tests seek to:
 Evaluate reservoir parameters
 Characterize reservoir heterogeneities
 Assess reservoir extent and geometry
 Determine hydraulic communication between wells
The well tests are run using surface well test equipment which is used when permanent production
facilities are not available. The well test equipment used varies depending on the pressure, temperature,
flow rates and production as well as many other factors.
3.3.2 MULTI PHASE FLOW METERS (MPFM)
Besides traditional well testing methods, SGS also provides well testing services using Multi Phase Flow
Meters (MPFM) periodic well testing, well optimization and diagnostic. These MPFM services are provided
as either a mobile testing device or as a permanent configuration.

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3.4 C ASED HOLE S ERVICES FOR WELL COMPLETION , INTEGRITY , PRODUCTION ,

INTERVENTION & DECOMMISSIONING

3.4.1 CASED HOLE SERVICES (CHS)

SGS Cased Hole business aims to be its clients trusted partner and assist with managing the productivity
of their wells from the time they are drilled until their abandonment.
Keeping safety for people, environment and installations as its first priority, SGS focuses on tailored and
attentive service by providing fit for purpose services and access to technology, finding flexible and
overall cost effective solutions to help reach the goals of its clients.
The services are delivered by the conveyance of choice, be it on slickline, braided line or on electric line.
In addition to classic single piece units, modular and dual purpose slickline/electric line offshore units can
be deployed to increase flexibility of service, facilitate logistics and reduce footprint. On land, combined
truck mounted crane-units offer similar flexibility and efficiency.
The suite of services covers the life of the wells from completion and production up to
decommissioning, offering in house services or conveying third party partner services, which ever fits the
project and the client’s preference, SGS brings to the well the services, equipment and technology
required. Definitively, in SGS, Customer Services is the main driver to our operations. As such, SGS
Cased Hole Services will provide any commercially available technology solution to the customer
challenges.
SGS has a long experience operating in remote and harsh environments. This is the result of selecting
best quality components in its surface and downhole systems. In addition, leveraging on its Gearhart
Engineering services, SGS is adept at tailoring equipment if access and logistics are major hurdles. SGS
takes pride in supplying what its client needs to get the job done.

3.4.2 WELL PERFORATING AND COMPLETION SERVICES

 Through tubing and Hollow-carrier gun systems
 Multiple detonation systems available including RF safe system
 Supply and setting of Packers/Plugs/Cement Retainers.
 Slickline perforating and plug setting using memory tool systems.
 Tubing Conveyed Perforating (TCP).
3.4.3 WELL INTEGRITY SERVICES
 Cement evaluation with standard Cement Bond and advanced Radial Bond tools including high
temperature tools.
 Casing evaluation with multifinger calipers
 Corrosion evaluation in single or dual string with magnetic thickness technology.

3.4.4 WELL PRODUCTION SERVICES

 Production logging in Surface Read Out (SRO) or memory mode and log analysis
 High temperature and high pressure production logging tools
 Downhole sampling
 Slickline support services during well tests

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3.4.5 WELL INTERVENTION SERVICES

 Full range of Slickline mechanical services

• Plug/Valves setting & retrieval
• Zone changes & gas lift
• Pressure-Temperature gauge surveys
• Drifts and remedial work
• Sampling and swabbing
• Fishing
• Down Hole shut in tools
 Depth Determination.
 Pipe recovery services (Free Point Indicator, Back off, Pipe cutters (Jet and Thermal), Split shots)
 Supply and setting of casing patches
 Supply and setting of Packers/Plugs/Cement Retainers.
 Dump bailers for cement plugs

3.5 ADVANCE R ESERVOIR Q UALITY S ERVICES ( ARQS)

3.5.1 ADVANCED RESERVOIR QUALITY SERVICES (ARQS)

SGS Advanced Reservoir Quality Services (ARQS) are lab-based lithological analysis and interpretation
services utilizing multiple technologies to provide consistent, statistically sound and comprehensive
mineralogical and lithological analysis.
Using complementary geo-analytical techniques such as QEMSCAN, XRD, SEM, Optical Petrography
and Geochemistry to provide detailed down-hole lithological information even in wells where only cuttings
are available. In particular, the application of QEMSCAN in cuttings analysis not only provides detailed
mineralogical data but also high resolution lithological data which is invaluable for increasing clarity in
complex or previously indistinct stratigraphic zones. ARQS specialize in mineralogical and lithological
characterization of a wide range of sample types including cuttings and core materials from both
conventional and unconventional plays.
Combining ARQS data with the experience of SGS Horizon, our subsurface consultancy group, provides
petrophysical and wireline interpretation, and integration into reservoir modelling studies.
ARQS analysis and interpretation produces an accurate mineral map of a sample to give you quantitative
bulk mineralogy data (grain density, mineral size, estimated porosity), even identifying trace heavy
mineral phases and igneous or metamorphic material.
By combining mineralogical and textural criteria to define lithologies, and the spatial relationship between
the samples, ARQS generate downhole plots to provide stratigraphic cross-sections for correlation with
existing down-hole wireline and geophysical data. We also have the capability to remove caved or
contaminated lithotypes from your dataset.
SGS’s extensive analytical expertise combined with our experience in correlation, diagenetic,
sedimentological and reservoir evaluation studies ensure that Clients are provided with a comprehensive,
high quality, integrated data and interpretation package. Data outputs can be used in conjunction with
petrophysical data to calibrate wireline logs, spectroscopy and engineering data for instance to help in
minimizing drilling problems. SGS ARQ Services are particularly beneficial for unconventional reservoirs,
where XRD analysis alone may provide inconclusive results; if textural properties are key (gas shale, tight
gas, oil sands); or in reservoir sections where cuttings are the dominant, or only, material available for
analysis.

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3.6 M ETERING D ESIGN , C ERTIFICATION AND V ALIDATION S ERVICES

SGS provides services that meet Oil & Gas Industry needs for the traceable measurement of
hydrocarbons produced and transported. SGS expertise in dynamic measurement is also used to provide
traceable measurement of environmental discharges to air and sea.
SGS undertake metering projects for clients throughout the World including National Oil Companies (e.g.
Petronas, Saudi Aramco, ADCO (Abu Dhabi), CNOOC (China), South Oil Company (Iraq) etc), Major
International Oil Companies (BP, Shell, ENI, ExxonMobil) as well as independent oil companies (e.g.
Talisman), engineering companies and metering system manufacturers. Refer to project reference listing.
3.6.1 FISCAL & ALLOCATION METERING
Measurement of hydrocarbons at point of sale from production facilities is often referred to as Fiscal or
Custody Transfer Metering.
Oil and Gas Producers need to measure accurate “quantities of hydrocarbons won and saved” in order to:
 Produce Bill of Lading and Daily Production Reports for revenue generation
 Report production to shareholders and partners in production projects
 Calculate royalty payments and taxation applicable
When Oil and Gas Producers use shared production or transportation facilities they need to “allocate” net
hydrocarbons produced between the various suppliers to shared facilities.
Such allocation is based on quality and quantity of hydrocarbons delivered to the shared facilities and
should take account of water and other impurities within the product delivered.
The quantities of hydrocarbons reported may be used for calculating royalty payments, taxation payable
and/or determining productivity from different fields.
3.6.2 SGS CONSULTANCY SERVICES
SGS provides expertise to design, select, test, validate and certify Fiscal and Allocation metering systems
as compliant with relevant standards. The consequences of Non-Compliance may include:
 Loss of revenue
 Penalties related to non-compliance with tax reporting requirements
 Rework to revalidate, upgrade or replace equipment or systems reputation damage
SGS added value includes:
 Reputation as technical expert in metering
 Independence from metering manufacturers, vendors, agents
 Resource availability
 Global operational network
 Project Management capability
3.6.3 SGS CALIBRATION SERVICES
On-site or Off-site traceable calibration of meters, meter provers and measurement related
instrumentations
 SGS operates the world’s largest pool of equipment to calibrate meters and meter provers at
process conditions
 Extensive network of calibration capability
 Hazardous Areas rated equipment enables calibration to be performed on “live plant”

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3.6.4 SGS OPERATIONS SUPPORT SERVICES
SGS provides clients with a range of services to support operations including:
 Turnkey outsourcing of metering operations & maintenance
 Recertification, Calibration & Maintenance
 Procedures, Documentation & Software
 Performance Management (K Factor control, data validation etc)
 Spares Management
 Third party Audit of system operations

3.7 D ECONTAMINATION S ERVICES

The presence of mercury in crude oil and natural gas varies in each stage of extraction and transformation
process because it distributes unequally among the vapour, condensate and aqueous phase in function of the
pressure and temperature. Mercury causes a wide range of problems for refiners as for example: equipment
degradation, toxic waste generation, health impacts and poisoning of catalysts. In order to remove the
contaminant, there are different technologies based on adsorption, chemical oxidation, precipitation or ion
exchange treatments for productions streams. The use of each one depends on the concentration and the
physical and chemical state of mercury in crude oil or natural gas. However, this results in a buildup of mercury
within the offshore platforms, subsea pipelines, marine tankers and downstream receiving facilities including
crude storage tanks.

In such mercury contaminated facilities during routine/planned shutdowns and ad hoc maintenance activities
mercury decontamination is compulsory before regular crew can enter vessels or report parts like filter
elements. Mercury and other decontamination is required for oil and gas asset decommissioning. This
environment will permit SGS to provide a number of services from conventional laboratory testing, onsite field
services in addition to new services like decontamination and tank cleaning.

3.7.1 DECONTAMINATION

Decontamination (Decon) of mercury refers to the process of removing or conversion via reaction of mercury
contaminants that have accumulated on equipment, tools and personnel. In mercury health risk management,
the needs to carry out decontamination should be a risk-based approach. If the risk assessment concludes
the risk is significant, and decontamination has been identified as one of the required control measures.

Typically, decontamination is required for the following objectives:

 Minimize or possibly eliminate workers’ exposure to mercury
 Protects plant or site personnel by minimizing the transfer of harmful materials into clean areas
 Protects end users from mercury that may contaminate and eventually permeate the protective
clothing, respiratory equipment, tools, vehicles or vessels, and other equipment used in the vicinity
of exposed areas

3.7.2 DECONTAMINATION PLAN

A decontamination plan shall be part of the Job Plan. Such plans shall include decontamination of any parts
of the process equipment, tools used and personnel known to be contaminated with mercury.
In addition, the decontamination plan should:
 Determine the types of decontamination chemical to be used
 Determine the number and layout of decontamination stations required to effectively cover the work
area
 Determine the type of decontamination equipment needed

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  Determine appropriate decontamination methods, such as:
• To prevent contamination of clean area
• To minimize worker contact with contaminants during removal of personal protective
equipment (PPE)
• To handle waste including disposing of contaminated clothing and equipment.

The plan should be revised whenever the type of PPE or equipment changes, the site conditions change, or
the site hazards are reassessed based on new information.

3.7.3 SELECTION OF MERCURY DECONTAMINATION CHEMICALS

The suitability of the chemicals is paramount, the general criteria for decontamination chemicals are:
 Non-toxic and non-corrosive
 Inert to product/process streams chemicals
 Non-reactive to equipment
 Effective to suppress mercury vapor and stabilized mercury compounds.

3.7.4 CATALYST CHANGEOUT, TANK CLEANING & OTHER SUPPORTING SERVICES

Typically, in facilities that contain contaminants like mercury whenever a flange braking, vessel entry, storage
tank cleaning, catalyst changeout or filter element changeout are required, then the client will make mercury
decontamination service as a compulsory step one. Therefore, SGS Decon team can offer support to such
services under one main contractor company.

SGS Mercury Decontamination HQ is based in Bintulu and therefore is ideally situated to support Sarawak.
Given our existing networks of laboratories & offices around Malaysia, we are able to support every state with
relative ease.

4 SGS INDUSTRI AL SERVICES

4.1 D RILL P IPE I NSPECTION S ERVICES

SGS is able to offer a drill pipe inspection service that checks at regular intervals the condition of drill
pipes which is dependent on the drilling conditions encountered and past failures. Using New Tech
Systems EZ electro-magnetic inspection (EMI) units with wall loss monitor, which are capable of inspecting
drill pipe from 2⅜” up to 6⅝” diameter in size, full-length electro-magnetic inspection of drill pipe tubes can
be undertaken to detect internal and external pitting, cuts, gouges, localized wall loss and fatigue
checks which are detrimental to the integrity of the drill pipe. In addition, the pipe tube is gauged to measure
the wear of the tube and is also able to locate dents and mashed areas.
Using a compression wave ultrasonic thickness gauge, wall thickness readings can be taken. Values for
downgrading pipe due to wall thickness loss can either be set by the customer or the pipe can be
inspected to comply with set standards, such as API, RP7, T.H.Hill DS1, NS2, or other standard
nominated by the customer. In addition to tubular body inspection, thread inspection is carried out both
visually and dimensionally for API and Premium Connection.
SGS is also able to offer a service which includes magnetic particle inspection (MPI), of the drilling rig
mast, sub-base, pipe elevators, slips, tongs, sheaves, welded areas of the high pressure lines and
hoisting and drilling equipment. An A.C. Yoke magnetic flow technique is used to inspect the majority of
the above items.
4.1.1 BOTTOM HOLE ASSEMBLY INSPECTION
Bottom Hole Assembly (BHA) inspection comprises the inspection of drill collars, heavy weight drill pipe,
cross over subs, stabilizers, reamers and bit subs. The equipment utilized for BHA inspection includes
magnetizing coil, black light and various thread gauges.

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The inspection of BHA components includes wet fluorescent magnetic particle inspection of threads and
upset areas, visual inspection of threads for mechanical damage, over torque. Dimensional check of
thread components, as well as thread profile and lead check of threads. Inspections conform to T.H.Hill
DS1, NS2 or other standards nominated by customer. The equipment provided is mobile and portable
which allows the inspection to be undertaken at the well site or customer’s yard. Rotary shouldered
connections can be field refaced if required, with minor damage to the seal area being removed with
refacing to set limits. Damage beyond set limits would require shop repair.
4.1.2 OCTG INSPECTION – ADVANCE NDT & ID/OD CLEANING
OCTG inspection comprises the electromagnetic inspection of pipe tube in order to detect internal and
external pitting, cuts, gouges, localized wall loss which would be detrimental to the integrity of pipe. With
the use of compression wave ultrasonic thickness gauge, wall thickness readings are taken and included
with EMI.
With the high performance of the new set of ID/OD Water Blast Cleaning machine, the time duration for
preparation can be reduce and speed up the process.
Values for down grading pipe due to wall thickness loss can be set either by the customer or can be
inspected to be in compliance with set standards. The same EMI inspection unit used for OCTG
inspection is utilized for drill pipe inspection. Thread inspection can also be undertaken to establish the
usability of threads for potential future use.
Tubing is also drifted so as to locate any restrictions inside of the tube that may prevent the passage of
tools that run through the tube during production. Tubing sizes that SGS are capable of inspecting range
from 1⅔” up to 6⅝” diameter in size, with casing size inspection ranging from 4½” up to 36” diameter.
Besides tubing inspection, SGS also provides load test and lifting inspection for closed container and
basket. With our Advance NDT technique which is Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI), which can detect
any crack or failure especially on welding area.
Our 80,000 sq. feet yard in Labuan has a complete inventory of equipment and tools including dedicated
manpower to support either Conventional and Advance Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) activity.

4.1.3 SPECIALITY TOOL AND FISHING TOOL INSPECTION

As specialty tools and fishing tools are specially designed and manufactured, their inspection
requirements are different to bottom hole assembly tools. The design criteria for these tools, is based
upon their need to meet the demands of the stress and loads that will be applied to them when they are
undertaking their specific tasks. Connections may be non-standard API connections that will require to be
inspected using traditional Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques or in accordance with the
manufacturer’s inspection methods.

4.2 D RILLING TOOL RENTAL

Through their subsidiary Redback Drilling Tools, SGS is able to offer to leading oil companies and major
drilling service company’s high quality drilling tools with a proven track record of performance and
reliability in the field.
Based in Australia, with strategically located marketing and service centers located around the world,
Redback has won significant market share and preferred supplier status with many of the world's leading
oil companies and major drilling service companies.
Redback is focused on the development of reaming and torque reducing tools to the drilling market. With
their torque reduction capabilities and their resultant vibration reduction capabilities they are an essential
component in bottom hole assemblies where they can enhance the performance and extend the life of
bits and other Bottom Hole Assembly (BHA) components.
4.2.1 REDBACK ROLLER REAMER
With its patented wedge lock cutter retention system, the Redback Roller Reamer is utilized during drilling
operations to produce a smoother hole wall profile which aids the drilling, logging, coring and casing
running processes by:
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  An improved transfer of weight to the bit assists drilling. In addition, with the reduction of torque
and stick slip the level of constant energy available at the bit will increase considerably, which
with the removal of peaks will lead to improvements in the tri-cone bit bearing lifecycle and
reduces PDC cutter/tci tooth breakage. Reduction of peaks will also reduce the incidence of drill
bit reverse rotation and the consequent cutter face damage.
 With the removal of tight sections and ledges, the reamed hole will have significantly reduced trip
durations both in and out of the hole. An improved borehole profile can reduce the frequency of
stuck pipe incidents and thereby fishing operations.
 The removal of ledges enables wire line logging tools to be lowered downhole more efficiently
with a further significant reduction in the chance of the tools getting stuck in the hole. With
Logging While Drilling (LWD) tools, the reduction in vibration caused by stick slip will result in
lower noise emissions and improved Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF).
 With the ledges removed, it will be easier for the casing and liner to be lowered to the bottom.
This results in a reduced running time and also reduces the risk of having a stuck casing / liner.
Torque can be detrimental to the collection of good quality cores. With the reduction of stick slip, allowing
a more constant rotation of the barrel and with the reduced vibration, coring performance may be
improved.
4.2.2 BACK CUT SUB
Where it is anticipated that squeezing or unstable formations may be drilled through, a Back Cut Sub is
run at the top of a BHA. The equipment comprises hardened steel Polycrystalline Diamond Compact
(PDC) cutter pads which are held in place by a patented wedge lock retention system. The cutters are
in the body of the Back-Cut Sub to allow them to ream from the body OD to the hole diameter. When
tripping out of the hole, where tight sections are encountered the top drive is engaged and the cutters
can ream through soft / medium soft formations that may have swelled or squeezed into the bore hole.

4.2.3 WALLABY STABILISER

When drilling sections through sticky unconsolidated formations where stabilizer pack off is an issue, the
use of a Wallaby Stabilizers will, by way of its many fluid courses around the tool, reduce the incidence of
packing off and the resultant formation pressure issues.

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5 SGS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
5.1 F IELD S ERVICES

Having the right professionals carry out field services on your behalf is critical to your success. SGS
provides suitably trained and experienced personnel to perform the services detailed within our capability
areas. In addition to this, we provide the necessary resources and field equipment to complete our work
to the highest of standards. Our field technicians understand correct and safe sampling procedures
including sample preservation and the necessary transport logistics that will ensure your samples arrive
at the laboratory uncompromised and on time.
SGS offers a range of services and accreditations for the sampling of gas, water, air, occupational
hygiene and vapor intrusion.
 On site microbial screening of all fluids including franc and flow back water
 Gas sampling for compositional analysis including low level sulphur compounds
 Water sampling from potable points, separators, ponds and environmental monitoring and
production wells
 Gas seep investigations
 Air sampling - ambient air, workplace exposure, fugitive emissions
 Oil spill response sampling
 Testing for naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM) within production equipment
 Advise on the handling and disposal of NORM
 Radon monitoring for applications such as gas stream analysis and environmental concentrations
in air
 Asbestos surveys, asbestos removal management and fiber air monitoring

 Air sampling also include “stationary source sampling and testing

ISO/IEC accreditation is held for many aspects of our in-field sampling procedures.

5.2 E NVIRONMENTAL L ABORATORY S ERVICES

Amongst our extensive network of testing facilities, SGS operates many ISO/IEC 17925 laboratories
with our Center of Excellence being based in Australia covering the Asia Pacific region.
SGS has developed several specialized areas of expertise that include but are not limited to:
 Environmental chemical and microbial testing of sediments, soils, produced waters, marine
waters.
 Potable water testing
 Microtox testing
 Oil Spill Contingency Planning.
o Weathering trials
o Dispersant efficacy trials
o Dispersant registration
 Oil Spill Fingerprinting

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  Workplace Occupation Hygiene monitoring
 Ambient Air testing
 Radioanalysis of samples to identify and quantify specific radionuclides within naturally occurring
radioactive material (NORM) samples
 Radiation monitor calibrations and repairs
 Asbestos containing material and filter analysis

5.3 I NVESTIGATION S ERVICES

The SGS industrial analytical section has a team of experienced chemists and experts in a variety of
disciplines capable of c a r r yi n g o u t complex investigations t o s erve i n d u s t r y. Common p r o b l em s
and situations where the team is asked to intervene are:
• Contaminations,
• Accidental discharge of material
• Product failures
• Causes of unforeseen events plants event malfunctions.
• Formation of unknown/undesired compounds in processes.
• Corrosion related failures.
• Chemically related problems on plants, mines, industries
• Rapid intervention in accidents, failures, breakdowns
• Chemical consulting, analytical support to industry
• Hydrocarbon finger printing
• Setup non-routine analysis,
• Devise new methods for specific analytical problems
• Verify existing methods and procedures
In a lot of cases, investigation work is time critical, in order to capture vital pieces of information. The
industrial analytical group is by nature highly responsive and mobile. An investigator can reach most
locations withi n 24 hour and most South East Asia Pacific locations within 48 hours. The group has
available a few portable instruments to capture data during site visits:
• Portable PID analyzer; General purpose gas detector
• Horiba gas analyzer; For NOx SO2 CO CO2 O2
• To15 canister; For low level organic compounds

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6 SGS TECHNICAL STAFFING SERVICE

SGS offers over 40 years of experience in providing proven world-class technical recruitment, contract
and payroll services to clients across the globe. Due to our unique expertise, global reach and extensive
resources (financial, technical and operational) we are able to offer our clients:
6.1 L OCAL & I NTERNATIONAL C ONTRACT & P AYROLL S UPPORT

 Dedicated SGS team specifically for the duration of your projects

 Contract management
 Workforce planning
 In-country logistics: managing flights, work permits, visas, accommodation and local
transportation support
 Dedicated assignment support for contract employees
 Smooth and efficient payment of employees across the globe
 Full range of market leading health and travel insurances
 Local and global payroll capabilities
 Meet and greet with local SGS representatives
 24-hour emergency support and advice services
 High standard of administration, timely and accurate processing of invoices and purchase orders
 Expertise and know-how in dealing with local and global regulations

6.2 C ONTRACT R ECRUITMENT

A flexible, skilled workforce is the key to success in business. Contract employees thrive on the challenges
and variety of placements this type of working can offer.
Our technical staffing service has over 2,500 contract employees serving clients throughout the Americas,
Europe, South East Asia and Middle East. A network of more than 1,650 offices in over 150 countries
means we can provide bespoke localized resourcing solutions that continually adapt to the ever-changing
demands of each marketplace. Our contractor volumes range from single placements to teams of multi-
discipline engineers and we can accommodate mass recruitment for the most ambitious timescales for
meeting project manpower requirements.

Our flexible contract recruitment solutions include:

 Mass recruitment contract staffing

 Contract to permanent placements
 Local, international recruitment and relocation
 Contractor management
Our highly experienced and knowledgeable experts draw upon their talent and market knowledge to find
the right person, for the right job, at the right project.

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6.3 E XECUTIVE S EARCH S OLUTIONS

Successful headhunting is about investing time, understanding client’s industry, vision, values and business
strategy. We actively hunt for talent that is not on the market, not actively searching for their next career
move nor on job boards. We understand that talent needs to be made aware of great opportunities that
meet their career aspirations.
Employing our executive search solutions means working with SGS on an exclusive basis. Our dedicated
consultants will agree to deliver the following key process and actions within an agreed timeframe
(shorter than traditional recruitment process):
 Assignment Brief: Understanding the role, key competencies, and technical requirements
 Company target list: Working alongside our client we present a company target list for approval.
 Research and selection: Produce a list of suggested candidates to approach for approval.
 Pre-screening a n d p r e l i m i n a r y i n t e r v i e w s : We c o n d u c t p r e -screening a n d
p r e l i m i n a r y interviews to gauge the interest and experience of candidates.
 SGS interview: We conduct a thorough interview along with competency-based questioning. This
phase addresses experience, goals, ambitions, integrity, salary expectations and provide in- depth
information on the position and client company.
 Candidate shortlist: A comprehensive list of the most suitable candidates who have passed the
screening process.
 Client interviewing: Arrange and coordinate first and second round interviews between client
and candidate.
 Feedback meeting: Once all candidates have been interviewed we would help our client to
reach a successful conclusion.
 Formal offer: The client would identify the most suitable candidate and SGS would support both
client and candidate throughout the offer process to ensure both parties reach an agreement.
Using this method and working exclusively with SGS will save you time, money and reduce risk in finding the
perfect employee.
Our team of professional consultants have developed an effective and successful headhunting process.
Every search is different and specially tailored to our clients’ needs. A dedicated team of consultants drive
the search process, giving you the confidence they we will find the talent you need.
6.4 M ANAGED S ERVICE PROVIDER

Our SGS Technical Staffing Service operates a number of managed services for internal and external
clients within several different industries. Acting as a managed service provider means that we become part
of your business and send a member (s) of our workforce to integrate with your team.
What this means:
 SGS becomes your main supplier and recruitment business partner freeing up time for your HR
department.
 We manage the transition with your current suppliers and renegotiate their general terms and
conditions.
 Minimize skill shortages by planning our client needs, identifying resources and utilizing in house
and external resources as required.
 SGS would advertise, source, recruit, interview, coordinate, conduct market research and support
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 SGS would be the central point of contact for all our client hiring needs.
By acting as a central point of contract for all your hiring needs, SGS ensures continuous and consistent
refinement of processes and measurable results, thereby improving recruitment capability within our
client’s organization.
6.5 P ERMANENT R ECRUITMENT

Recruiting for permanent roles requires a different approach to recruiting contractors. Our technical
staffing service offers a specialist division and team of highly experienced and knowledgeable experts.
Operating as an outsourced business partner, we provide a reliable and dedicated service.
Our defined recruitment methods, including extensive research and selection tools, multiple pro-active
resourcing techniques, as well being part of a technical services company with in-depth knowledge of the
various disciplines sets us apart from the average recruitment agent.
Our permanent recruitment solutions include:
 Dedicated permanent recruitment consultants
 Thorough understanding of your market, requirements and exceptions
 Methodical approach to the search and selection process
 Pre-screening and in-depth interviewing techniques
 Access to a hidden market of highly-qualified professionals
 One off fee which is not paid until we deliver
Operating for over 30 years we have extensive market knowledge within the oil and gas, engineering,
construction and inspection industry. Our permanent recruitment consultants strive to build strong, long-
lasting relationships with both client and candidates.
6.6 P ROJECT M ANAGEMENT S OLUTIONS

Large-scale recruitment poses logistical issues for any company. Bringing in extra staff and resources for short
periods can be costly, both in time and money. Our technical staffing service understands the level of
commitment and complexity which is needed to handle such large scale projects. With this in mind, we offer
bespoke workforce and project management solutions to our clients who are searching for a reliable partner
to manage their entire project.
We have broad experience in delivering project management services, including handling full workforce and
logistics. Our solution delivers a number of benefits, which include:
 Dedicated SGS team specifically for the duration of the project
 Contract management
 Workforce planning
 In-country logistics: managing flights, work permits, visas, accommodation and local
transportation support
 Dedicated assignment support for contract employees
 Smooth and efficient payment of employees across the globe
 Full range of market leading health and travel insurances
 Local and global payroll capabilities

 Meet and greet with local SGS representatives

 24-hour emergency support and advice services
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 High standard of administration, timely and accurate processing of invoices and purchase orders
 Expertise and know-how in dealing with local and global regulations
With a wealth of experience and global network, using our project management solutions to support your
workforce will save you time, money and reduce the risk of project delays.

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