Deputy Chairman Mohamed Abdul Latif Kanoo meets Sinopec and ADNOC Refining teams

Abu Dhabi, UAE: A high-level delegation from China’s Sinopec Catalyst Co Ltd (SSC) met with The Kanoo Group’s Deputy Chairman Mohamed Abdul Latif Kanoo and Kanoo Energy (Oil & Gas Division) leaders together with the ADNOC Refining teams in Abu Dhabi to discuss potential business opportunities.

 

Mr. Mohamed Kanoo (left) welcomed Mr. Chen Zunjiang from Sinopec Catalyst Co., Ltd. (SCC) to The Kanoo Group in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Razauddin Shaikh, Operations Manager; Sreenivas Aluru, Regional Operations Manager (UAE & Oman); and Mohammad Azharuddin, Sales Engineer (Chemical, Oil and Gas – OFSS) from Kanoo Energy (Oil & Gas Division), as well as ADNOC Refining’s team led by Ahmed Al Hameli, Vice President (Procurement) participated in the meeting.

ADNOC Refining (AR) is previously known as The Abu Dhabi Oil Refining Company (TAKREER) and is the operational entity of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC). AR is a valued client of The Kanoo Group.

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The Sinopec Catalyst Co., Ltd. (SCC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, being led by Zhao Ping, Department Manager (Chemicals Department) and Chen Zunjiang, Executive Director came to the UAE to promote their various refinery processes, provision of technical support and global references.

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During the meeting, SSC gave a detailed presentation to the team on the kind of catalysts they manufacture. SCC is one of the world's leading oil refining & chemical catalyst manufacturers, suppliers and service providers. It produces six kinds of catalysts including oil refining, polyolefin, basic organic raw materials, coal chemical industry, environment protection, and others. The productive meeting was well received by the participants.

“We have been working with SCC for more than a year now and they are very much impressed with the services and support that we provide to them till date. We look forward to establishing a long-term strategic and collaborative partnership with SSC to serve our client, ADNOC Refining, and other petrochemical companies in the UAE”, said Razauddin Shaikh.

“While meeting the needs of the domestic market, SCC has been exploring and developing the international markets including Europe, Americas, Asia, Africa, and so on,” he added.

By implementing innovation-driven development strategy, SCC constantly improves the preparation of the engineering technology R&D capabilities and technical service capabilities to be a world-class international high-tech catalyst company with many characteristics in areas such as Sci-tech, production service and advanced green manufacturing.

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During the visit, Mr. Mohamed Kanoo welcomed Mr. Chen and team to the UAE and The Kanoo Group and spoke about the history of the Kanoo family and business across the region. He also extended his support to SCC and wished them success in their business objectives in the UAE.

Deputy Chairman Mohamed Abdul Latif Kanoo (1st right) meets Sinopec and ADNOC Refining teams in Abu Dhabi

ADIPEC 2018: Kanoo Industrial & Energy now at Hall 12, Stand 330 and Hall 15, Stand 130!

The Kanoo Group and CIRCOR conduct Pump Technology Seminar in the UAE

Abu Dhabi, UAE: Kanoo Energy (Oil & Gas Division), a member of The Kanoo Group, conducted a seminar about the latest pump technologies from CIRCOR® to meet the needs of customers in the region in demanding industrial applications. The event was held on 25^th April 2018 at the Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi.

CIRCOR has been a world leader in the development‚ engineering‚ manufacturing‚ distribution‚ service and support of fluid handling systems since 1860. It delivers a diverse product portfolio of Pump types from brands like Allweiler‚ Houttuin‚ Imo‚ Zenith‚ Tushaco‚ and Warren‚ including Centrifugal Pumps, Two-Screw Pumps, Three-Screw Pumps, Progressing Cavity Pumps, Propeller Pumps and Gear Pumps.

Mr. Raza Shaikh, Operations Manager-UAE & Oman, Kanoo Energy (Oil & Gas Division) said, “We have been working with industry-leading brands around the world such as CIRCOR to deliver customised solutions as well as exceptional service and support to our customers in the UAE and the region”

“The seminar aims to educate our clients in the selection, design and operation of the new technology pumps and pumping systems for critical applications in the oil & gas industry,” Mr. Aneez Ahamed, Asst. Sales Manager– Mechanical, Kanoo Energy (Oil & Gas Division) explained.

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An introduction to CIRCOR and an overview of the different types of pumping technology and their applications were presented during the seminar by Mr. Costantino Spagnoletti, Regional Sales Manager, UAE, Kuwait, and Oman – CIRCOR.

The agenda included topics on Pump Technology Basics (Centrifugal vs. PD Pumps); Operational Considerations Effecting Fluid Transfer; ‘When Should PD Pump Technology Be Considered?’; ‘When Should Two-Screw Technology Be Considered?’; Benefits of Considering Screw Pump Technology in Refineries, Pipelines and Terminal; and Multiphase Pumps and Booster Systems for Upstream Applications.

A focus on Progressing Cavity Pumps – Theory and Applications, in addition to case studies and application examples, and aftermarket, were likewise discussed in the meeting.

The final session had been an interactive dialogue with Questions and Answers that brought out the most important points and overall conclusion.

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Mr. Sarfras Roshan, Sales Engineer and Mr. Ziyadh Ahammed, Proposals Officer from Kanoo Energy and some of its major clients, along with Mr. Ritesh Patel, Director, Sales, Middle East & Africa – CIRCOR, also took part in the conference.

About Kanoo Energy (Oil & Gas Division)

Kanoo Oil & Gas supplies specialist products and services for the Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Industries while providing unique value solutions to technical problems through a well-developed network of international principals and supported locally by experienced and skilled staff. Their stronghold to the market has enabled them to provide exceptional services to some of their major clients in the Gulf region such as Saudi Aramco, SABIC, ADNOC, BAPCO, SEWA, DEWA, PDO Oman, among others.

About The Kanoo Group

‘The Kanoo Group’ is one of the largest, independent, family-owned groups of companies in the Gulf region established in 1890. It has diversified business industries in shipping, travel, machinery, engineering, logistics, property, oil & gas, power, industrial chemicals, training, joint ventures, retail and commercial activities, among others, and operates extensively throughout Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen and Qatar.

Our Vision
The Leading Family Business in the Region and Beyond

Our Mission 
Delivering Sustainable Excellence

Our Values 
Customer Focused, Ethical, Innovative, Agile, Competent & Intelligent, Collaborative, Accountable 

P.O. Box 290, Dubai, UAE. Toll Free: 800 KANOO, Fax: 04-3933636, Websites: www.kanoo.com / www.kanoogroup.com 

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Michelle Laylo Verzola 
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The Kanoo Group presents technological strength at ADIPEC 2015

Abu Dhabi, UAE: Kanoo Oil & Gas and Kanoo Energy, members of The Kanoo Group of companies, showcased their range of products and services at ADIPEC 2015 which was held on 9^th - 12^th November 2015 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).

The highly anticipated international oil and gas conference and exhibition covers a gross area of 100,000 sq. m., featuring more than 1800 exhibiting companies that includes 23 international pavilions from Belgium, China, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Turkey, UK and USA, making it the largest Oil & Gas event in the world.

Manoj Kumar Tripathy, General Manager, Kanoo Oil & Gas, during the opening of the exhibition said, “Kanoo name is synonym with oil & gas for the last 60 years. We are one of the major players doing business across the region for 125 years. We are committed in this part of the world and we will continue to invest in the oil & gas industry.”

Shaikh Razauddin, Operations Manager, Kanoo Energy, Oil & Gas Division [left] and Manoj Kumar Tripathy, General Manager, Kanoo Oil & Gas at ADNEC during the 2015 ADIPEC

Kanoo Oil & Gas showcased its state-of-the-art products and services from renowned Principals: TLV, BASF, Gaytri, Woodfield Systems India Pvt Td, Amtrad Environment, Allweiler, GE, McCrometer, and Colfax. Kanoo P& IP, a part of Kanoo Energy also participated in the event under the initiative of Abrar Khan, GM, Kanoo P&IP Gulf and Raman Marwaha – Manager, Kanoo P&IP (UAE & Oman).

Raman Marwaha – Manager, Kanoo P& IP (UAE & Oman) [left] explains products
and services to a customer at ADNEC during the 2015 ADIPEC

Abrar Khan, General Manager-Gulf, Power Industrial Projects (P&IP) said, “ADIPEC is one of the most prominent oil and gas exhibitions in the region and reflects the outstanding position attained by Abu Dhabi in that industry. P&IP engages in providing a number of strategic and innovative solutions to customers within the Oil & Gas sector and also offers enhanced solutions in other key industries such as expanding into offshore marine sector. Through team efforts, P&IP has recently achieved some crucial qualifications and continues to pursue the same in other high potential areas.”  

Underlining the importance of the event, Shaikh Razauddin, Operations Manager, Kanoo Energy, Oil &Gas Division, added, “We are certainly proud to take part in ADIPEC, being the best meeting place for key decision makers around the globe for this industry. We are looking forward to this exhibition as a huge success as we unveil our latest product offerings to all our customers”.

One of the highlights of the Kanoo Oil & Gas stand included a miniature model of the McCrometer’s innovative V-Cone differential pressure flow meter technology, manufactured in USA, designed for high performance in mild to harsh environments, used for refinery and onshore/offshore production and delivery applications. Moreover, measurements and control advancements from GE include a range of ultrasonic flow meters, and analyzers such as the new moisture.IQ multi-channel, multi-function analyzer that provides all the information that customers need under one instrument.

Products from Woodfield included customised bulk fluid handling and safety access solutions like loading arms, metering and pumping packages for loading and unloading items, in addition to an array of industrial hose and expansion joints from Gaytri for any type of application, and other products such as thermodynamic steam straps from TLV-Japan.

In a separate stand, Kanoo Energy displayed superior bolting solutions from TITAN, Chicago Pneumatic; safety innovations from Uvex such as eyewear and gloves, respiratory, hearing and head protection; in addition to protective clothing and footwear; Servocontrols for magnetostrictive technology; ATMECO for component integrity management systems; and 3M, Capital Safety, DBI Sala and Protecta for fall arrest harnesses. Environmentally-safe VpCI/MCI technologies with the best in-class, low-cost and zero defect equipment preservation, plant layout and mothballing, and  tank, line & process vessel corrosion protection from Cortec; marine services from Calex, among others.

Kanoo Engineering also exhibited under Kanoo Energy Stand as additional service offerings to customers in the Gulf for engineering supplies as well as electrical & diagnostics. Kanoo Engineering is a specialized solution provider of equipment and structural steel for commercial, industrial and residential applications. 

Mark Vinnicombe, General Manager, Kanoo Engineering elaborates, “Kanoo Engineering is an ISO certified company for Design, Fabrication & Installation of Structural Steel works, Tanks and Pressure vessels. We fabricate and install heavy, medium and miscellaneous steel works related to the construction industry and process equipment, such as heat exchangers, pressure vessels, storage tanks & piping for various sectors such as oil & gas, petrochemical, power, water treatment, cement; and material handling equipment like conveyors, elevators, hoppers, silos, EOT cranes, legged cranes, stainless steel tanks, piping, handrails, architectural works, and so on.” 

In general, Ali Islim, Marketing Manager – UAE & Oman, together with the Marketing team arranged this year’s branding materials for the group’s participation in ADIPEC such as exhibition stands, logo designs, handouts and brochures.

Referring to the Marketing strategies, Niaz Ahmed, Marketing Manager, Yusuf bin Ahmed Kanoo remarked, “ADIPEC serves as the perfect platform to promote our brand’s products and services. Our market presence is always important in such a huge event where we gather all our Principals to come and participate with us under one Kanoo umbrella. This has a positive impact on all our customers across the Middle East.”

About The Kanoo Group

‘The Kanoo Group’ is one of the largest, independent, family-owned groups of companies in the Gulf region established in 1890. It has diversified business industries in shipping, travel, machinery, engineering, logistics, property, oil & gas, power, industrial chemicals, training, joint ventures, retail and commercial activities, among others, and operates extensively throughout Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen and Qatar.

Our Vision
The Leading Family Business in the Region and Beyond

Our Mission 
Delivering Sustainable Excellence

Our Values 
Customer Focused, Ethical, Innovative, Agile, Competent & Intelligent, Collaborative, Accountable 

P.O. Box 290, Dubai, UAE. Toll Free: 800 KANOO, Fax: 04-3933636, Websites: www.kanoo.com / www.kanoogroup.com 

To comment on the article, send an email to:
Michelle Laylo Verzola 
PR Executive
The Kanoo Group