In recognition of its commitment and hard work towards the health and safety of its employees, workers and workplaces at the Al Zour Refinery Project site, Essar Projects has been awarded the International Safety Award, by the British Safety Council.

The British Safety Council International Safety Awards recognize and celebrate organisations from around the world that have demonstrated – to the satisfaction of independent judges – their commitment towards preventing workplace injuries and work-related ill health. For 2021, the 63rd year of Awards, 387 winners were drawn from 37 countries worldwide. They span all sectors with significant representation from construction, manufacturing, oil, gas and mining, and power and utility sectors.

The vision of the British Safety Council is that no-one should be injured or made ill through their work – anywhere in the world. Achieving this requires more than complying with legislation; it means people committed not only to health and safety but also more and more to workplace wellbeing and impelling others to follow suit. The awards also acknowledge organisations that have shown commitment to wellbeing and mental health at work.

Sharing his experience on driving the HSE culture in the organisation, Peter Duffield, Head HSE at Essar Projects stated, “Promotion of HSE Vision has always been one of our top priorities. This was amalgamated with the daily execution activities at the KIPIC Al Zour Refinery site. Careful and conscious application of the same has enabled the team to achieve this important recognition. While COVID-19 pandemic certainly had negative impact on the day-to-day activities, the team’s commitment towards prioritizing health & safety along with a vigilant attitude helped us to stay focused on targets.”

Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries Company (KIPIC) is building this new world class refinery, at Al Zour Refinery, to supply both their domestic and world market demand for ultra-low Sulphur petroleum products. Package #4 comprising of Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Pre-commissioning and assistance during commissioning, startup and performance testing of Tank Farms was awarded to the joint venture of Saipem S.p.A. and Essar Projects Limited. Essar’s share of works comprises of EPC of tankages, civil works, roads and bridges.

About Essar Projects
Essar Projects is the global Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) arm of the Essar Group, headquartered in Dubai. That offers unique collaborative end-to-end Project Development and delivery models for major Projects. Its expertise encompass the following industries: Oil & Gas (Upstream, Mid-Stream & Downstream) including cross country pipelines and terminals – Offshore and Onshore, Infrastructure (Ports & Marine, Civil & Building), Power (including Hydroelectric) and Minerals & Metals.

Essar Projects (PNG) Limited is moving forward with the construction of Jiwaka Provincial Head Quarter Building and associated works worth $62 million. A ground-breaking ceremony was held Friday, the 29th of January 2021 to officially kick off this project.
The project will be purely modernized versions of traditional architecture in an environment-friendly nature under the standard & specification of Australia, New Zealand & PNG. Highlights of the said project are as follows –

• Smart Multistoried Provincial Administration Building
• Modern Water Supply Systems including a big Reservoir & Treatment Plant
• Sewerage Treatment Plant with latest technologies including pumping stations
• Internal Roads & Drainages (Approx 20 Kms)

Area Developments including HorticultureIn attendance at the ceremony was the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea his Hon. James Marape, MP with nearly half of his senior Cabinet minister, namely Hon. Renbo Paita, MP; Hon. John Rosso, MP; Hon. William Duma, MP; Hon. Delta Wong, MP; Hon. William Samb, MP; Hon. Henry Leonard, MP; Hon. John Simon, MP; Hon. Jimmy Uruno, MP; Hon. William Ongolo, MP; Hon. Michael Nali, MP; Hon, Wake Goi, MP; Hon. Pila Ninigi, MP; Hon. Timothy Maisu, MP; Sir Peter Ipatas, KBE, GCL, MP; Hon. Win Daki, MP; and Hon. Wesley Resiunai, MP;

In addition, the Indian High Commissioner his Hon. Sushil Kumar Singhal; Essar Projects (PNG) Limited management & staff; and thousands of people, some adorned in traditional attire, from Jiwaka, Western Highlands, Chimbu, Enga, and Southern Highlands witnessed the momentous occasion and support the official launching of the said project.

The Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea his Hon. James Marape, MP gave his speech that set high hopes to the people of Jiwaka and they are looking forward to this project that will soon become the landmark of the province. PM Marape told the people of Jiwaka that for a province to fully function well, and to support the national and district programs and service delivery, it must have a proper provincial administration.

This prestigious project will set Essar Projects PNG Limited’s branding to its high potential.