Descon Oxychem is excited to announce a significant milestone in its journey towards&nbsp;expanding foreign business.&nbsp;In their ongoing efforts to optimize trade operations and enhance their market reach, they have successfully established a new&nbsp;trade route via China to address the Central Asian markets.

This strategic move is designed to provide a reliable and efficient alternative to existing trade channels, which are sometimes impacted by external challenges. The new route promises to streamline DOL&rsquo;s logistics, reduce transit times, and strengthen their supply chain resilience.

To mark this momentous occasion, key members of DOL&rsquo;s team were present on-site to oversee the departure of the first trucks embarking on this new journey. This is just the beginning of what the company anticipates will be many successful ventures along this route.

Descon Oxychem looks forward to the opportunities this expansion will bring and are confident it will play a pivotal role in achieving their long-term growth objectives.

Descon Oxychem Ltd. Launches New Trade Route via China for International Sales

Descon Engineering &ndash; Industrial Services Oman has been awarded the Reformer works package for the upcoming Oman Methanol Turnaround in 2025 by Schmidt + Clemens (S+C) .

This will be the largest Shutdown / Reformer works that will be handled by Descon under&nbsp; S+C till date, following successful executions in 2019 and 2022. The scope involves Catalyst tubes, Inlet, Outlet Pigtails, Header T-cones replacements , Removal and Installation of Air Ducts, Hangers and Burners along with all associated Mechanical and Scaffolding works.

This project re-affirms Descon&rsquo;s capability to execute critical jobs with OEM partners and further expands our presence in Oman Turnaround segment. This will also strengthen our partnership with S+C and enable us to leverage this expertise to other clients in the region.

Schmidt + Clemens (S+C) Awards Reformer Package for Oman Methanol Turnaround 2025

Descon Engineering&#39;s Industrial Services Division has been recognized for the safe and successful completion of the EnVen Project at ENGRO Fertilizer Plant (EFERT) in Dharki, Pakistan.

In honor of this achievement, EFERT&#39;s senior management, including Mr. Syed Shahzad Nabi (SVP Manufacturing), Mr. Muhammad Majid Latif (VP Technical), and Mr. Muhammad Nauman (GM Engineering Mechanical), visited Descon Headquarters. They met with Descon&#39;s senior management team, comprising Mr. Taimur Saeed (CEO), Mr. Yasir Siddique (CFO), Mr. Muhammad Khawar Khan (CRCO), Mr. Anwar Ul Haq (DP), Mr. Muhammad Kamran Riaz (Head Finance), and Mr. Shahzad Malik (Head Operations).

During the session, EFERT&#39;s management highlighted the exceptional operational excellence demonstrated by Descon throughout the project. They commended Descon for their leadership, resilience, and exemplary teamwork in overcoming the various challenges faced during critical phases of the project.

&nbsp;Congratulations to the entire Industrial Services Division for their dedication and commitment to maintaining the highest standards of operational excellence, safety, and quality.

Celebrating Descon Engineering's Excellence: Safe Completion  of EnVen Project at EFERT

We are excited to announce that Descon Engineering has signed a land reservation agreement with TA&#39;ZIZ at the MAKE IT IN THE EMIRATES forum. This land will be used to establish a light manufacturing and fabrication workshop, marking a major step in our commitment to industrial growth and diversification in the UAE.

The TA&#39;ZIZ initiative, a joint venture between ADNOC and ADQ, aims to create a thriving industrial ecosystem in the Ruwais Industrial Complex. By focusing on innovative and sustainable industrial projects, TA&#39;ZIZ is driving economic diversification and attracting global investments to the UAE.

Descon is proud to be part of this transformative initiative. Our participation highlights our dedication to contributing to the UAE&#39;s ambitious vision for industrial and economic development. We are eager to advance technological capabilities, promote sustainability, and support the nation&#39;s growth agenda.

Descon looks forward to the exciting journey ahead as we build a brighter future together.

Descon Engineering Joins "Make It In Emirates" Initiative with TA'ZIZ Partnership

At Descon, we&#39;re committed to safeguarding our team amidst environmental challenges, ensuring a safe and healthy workplace for all. Let&#39;s unite to address these impacts and prioritize safety in a changing world.

Commemorating World Day for Safety and Health at Work

Descon exhibited its Agri Businesses at the PAC Agri Expo 2024, held at Hall No. 02, Stall No. Silver 04, Expo Center Lahore. Our team showcased innovative agricultural solutions, highlighting our commitment to revolutionizing the industry. Visitors were treated to a comprehensive display of our cutting-edge products and services covered under the Umbrella of different companies mainly Himalayan Harvest, VAN and VG, Blume Agri and Descon Research Farms.

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Guests and industry leaders visited our stall, including representatives from prominent agricultural organizations, government officials, and fellow exhibitors. Their interest and engagement further fuelled our passion for driving positive change in agriculture.

Descon Exhibited Its Agri Business Line at the PAC Agri Expo 2024

ADNOC Onshore&rsquo;s Dr. Abdulla Al Zaabi, SVP Projects &amp; Technical Centers, and Salman Altamimi, VP Projects &amp; Construction, recently met with our UAE National colleagues working in support of our contracts. 
Descon Engineering is engaged in the procurement and construction of equipment at two of ADNOC Onshore&rsquo;s fields, as well as the provision of inspection services across its operations. 
Our team was pleased to discuss the success of ADNOC&rsquo;s In-Country Value (ICV) program - which has contributed AED187 billion back into the UAE economy so far - and reaffirm Descon Engineering&rsquo;s commitment to developing local talent. 
We also recently participated in ADNOC&rsquo;s Career Week, where we showcased the employment opportunities that have been created for UAE Nationals across our business. 
The visit served as a testament to the strong bond between our organizations, enabling us to continue fostering a long-standing partnership, as well as explore avenues for further collaboration. 
We are proud to be playing our part in a program that has enabled 11,500 private sector jobs for UAE Nationals since 2018.

ADNOC Onshore Senior Management’s Visit to the Descon UAE Office

Descon Engineering&rsquo;s&nbsp;Construction Division in Qatar has successfully received essential equipment from Construction Division in the UAE at the RLIC&nbsp;Workshop.&nbsp;A gathering was held&nbsp;at the workshop, where&nbsp;Syed Abdul Moeed,&nbsp;Division President,&nbsp;took the opportunity to uplift the morale of&nbsp;the&nbsp;dedicated operators&nbsp;and technicians of these essential equipment,&nbsp;highlighting the critical nature of their roles and urging them to operate the received equipment with unwavering attention to safety and care.

This collaborative effort highlights our commitment to seamless operations and effective resource management across&nbsp;the Division. The morale-boosting session aimed at acknowledging the hard work of&nbsp;the&nbsp;equipment operators and reinforcing a positive and motivated work environment.

We appreciate the dedication of everyone involved in making this transfer a success. Let&#39;s continue to work together towards achieving our goals and maintaining the high standards that define Descon Engineering.

Successful Transfer of Equipment from UAE to Qatar

QatarEnergy LNG has recognized and honored&nbsp;Descon Engineering Qatar &ndash; Industrial Services Division&nbsp;for their exemplary performance, dedication, and commitment to complete all 2023 Shutdowns safely and successfully. At Descon, completing our jobs safely, within time and as per quality requirement has always been the topmost priority and our teams take pride on achieving this consistently.

QatarEnergy Appreciates Descon Engineering’s Performance During all 2023 Shutdowns

The Descon Oxychem Ltd. team hosted a Tech event for its key customers in the Karachi region. The same saw several senior management attendees joining in to discuss the technical aspects of the business, proving useful insights for all stakeholders. The event included a presentation by the Descon Oxychem&rsquo;s Manufacturing Head, Mr. Mushfiq Hussain, and a Q&amp;A with the audience focused on product safety and sustainability. The team aims to hold these events frequently to shine a light on the technical aspect of everyday business and help all involved to stream their operations further.

Descon Oxychem Shines Spotlight on Technical Excellence: Key Takeaways from Karachi Tech Event

Descon Engineering&#39;s leadership team held a meet-up with UAE&#39;s senior banking officials in early February, with an intent to introduce and strengthen Descon&#39;s relationship with existing and potential partners in the said sector.

Taimur Saeed, CEO Descon Engineering led the session, starting with a business presentation, followed by the CFO, Yasir Siddique and Mr. Shahid Amin, Head Finance, sharing details on DEL&#39;s compliance and commitment to regulatory standards.

Throughout the event, the representatives from leading banks had the opportunity for one-on-one conversation with our senior leadership team to gain insights into current and future business prospects as well as Descon&#39;s strategic direction.

The session provided an opportunity for these officials to have a one-on-one discussion with the DEL team and learn more about the company&#39;s strategy and sustainable business outlook in the region for upcoming years

Connect Session with Partners and Potential Partners in the UAE Banking Sector

Descon Engineering was invited to a seminar on Futuristic Excellence by Pakistan Engineering Forum Qatar recently. Representing DEL, Head HSE Construction Division Ms. Saman Laiq spoke as a guest speaker at the occasion, shedding light on the Power of Integrated Management Systems in Workplace Innovation. The event was held at TNH School Wakira Qatar.

Pakistan Engineering Forum Qatar Invites Descon Engineering For a Talk On Futuristic Excellence

Showcasing&nbsp;our commitment to the UAE&rsquo;s In-Country Value (ICV) initiative. Descon Engineering&nbsp;has&nbsp;successfully onboarded local talents to strengthen&nbsp;its EPC team.

This strategic move not only aligns with the national vision for economic diversification but also reinforces our dedication to empowering local professionals. By investing in local talent, Descon aims to contribute to the sustainable growth of the UAE&rsquo;s workforce.

We extend our gratitude to our new team members for joining us on this exciting journey. Together, we look forward to achieving new heights of success and making valuable contributions to the development of the region.

Descon Engineering’s Showcasing Commitment to the UAE’s ICV Initiative

We are delighted to announce the successful completion and handover of Construction Division&rsquo;s&nbsp;plant relocation project to AkzoNobel on turnkey basis, marking a significant milestone for the company. This achievement is a testament to DEL&rsquo;s commitment to&nbsp;excellence, safety, and client satisfaction. The project further holds special importance as this was the company&rsquo;s first execution experience in the paint/coating industry.

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Throughout the project, the team maintained an exemplary safety record, clocking in an impressive&nbsp;2.1 million safe manhours. This accomplishment reflects the dedication and vigilance of the team in adhering to the highest standards of safety protocols.

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We take pride in not only meeting but exceeding our client&#39;s expectations, who have been extremely supportive throughout the project. Their satisfaction is paramount to us, and we are pleased to have delivered a seamless relocation process, from Lahore to Faisalabad Industrial State, ensuring minimal disruptions and optimal efficiency.

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As we celebrate this success, we extend our gratitude to our hardworking team whose efforts have been instrumental in the project&#39;s success. Their expertise and commitment have set a benchmark for future endeavors.

DEL Successfully Completes and Hands Over Plant Relocation Project to AkzoNobel

Descon Engineering&#39;s Industrial Services Division (UAE) has recently been awarded its biggest EPC retrofit project - &quot;EPC FOR UPGRADE STUB-ENDS FOR B3 HDPE CCCW SYSTEM&nbsp;&quot; project by Borouge.

The objective of this project is to enhance the reliability of the Closed-Circuit Cooling Water (CCCW) System by Upgrading HDPE Stub-Ends&#39; (at various locations across the plant), along with associated Piping, Mechanical, Civil &amp; Structural, E&amp;I works.

The project duration is 20 months, including execution of some critical jobs in Borouge-03 TA window.

Descon Engineering takes pride in strengthening its EPC retrofit segment in the UAE market and upholding the client&#39;s trust in company&#39;s strong abilities to be part of their journey of achieving operational excellence.

Descon Engineering Wins Epc Retrofit Project From Borouge

Descon Engineering&rsquo;s Industrial Services Division (UAE) is honored to be a&nbsp;partner of choice&nbsp;for Fertil&rsquo;s &ldquo;Construction of Carbon Clean Technology Pilot Project&rdquo;.&nbsp;ISD will bring its construction expertise and support in seamlessly integrating&nbsp;CycloneCC&nbsp;technology to the existing stormwater network at&nbsp;Fertil&rsquo;s&nbsp;nitrogen fertilizer plant in Ruwais, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Descon Engineering is committed to play an important role in the successful execution of this groundbreaking energy transition project, reflecting our dedication to fostering a more sustainable and environmentally conscious industrial landscape.

This project and our role in it underlines our firm commitment to advancing a greener future and aligns with Descon&rsquo;s&nbsp;ESG&nbsp;initiative and principles.&nbsp; We look forward to contributing to this project and continually championing sustainability in our partnerships and projects.

FERTIL Awards Construction Of Carbon Clean Technology Pilot Project (CycloneCC) to Descon Engineering

Descon Engineering&#39;s Industrial Services Division (Oman) has been awarded with Reformer Works Package&nbsp;for the upcoming OMIFCO Turnaround 2024.&nbsp;For the execution of this work, Descon Engineering&#39;s team shall again be partnering with the global special steel solutions specialist, Schmidt + Clemens (S+C).&nbsp;Descon will bring its accumulated expertise of Reformer Catalyst Tube Replacement works along with associated mechanical works during the plant turnaround. The scope includes replacement of 264 Catalyst tubes within a window of 14 days.

This award shall further strengthen Descon&#39;s strategic partnership with S+C in Oman, leveraging our expertise in specialized reformer works in the Middle East . Also, this award is in line with the geographical expansion of ISD Oman along with upcoming future opportunities with OMIFCO and other critical assets in Sur Region.

Descon Engineering (Oman) Awarded Reformer Works During OMIFCO TA 2024

Descon Oxychem Ltd, a leading producer of hydrogen peroxide in the region, has secured the coveted HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) certification.

The HACCP certification is not merely a recognition, but a testament to the rigorous standards the company upholds in the hydrogen peroxide industry. This internationally recognized mark is a crucial prerequisite for entering key global markets, ensuring that&nbsp;its&nbsp;products meet the highest standards of safety and quality.

CEO of Descon Oxychem, Mohsin Zia has stated &ldquo;We have met the stringent requirements of the HACCP certification, demonstrating our dedication to ensuring the highest levels of safety and quality in our products. Descon Oxychem is excited about the international opportunities that the certification promises for the business. We are dedicated to continuing our tradition of excellence, offering top-tier hydrogen peroxide products to our valued customers while exploring new markets and expanding our global footprint&rdquo;.

Descon Oxychem Ltd Achieves HACCP Certification, Paving the Way for Global Markets

Descon Engineering Limited (DEL) and Engro Polymer &amp; Chemicals Limited (EPCL) are proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further enhance their more than three decade-long partnership. This significant milestone, marks a renewed commitment to mutual collaboration in the field of plant maintenance, shutdowns, reliability, and asset performance management to ensure sustainable operations.

The MoU was officially signed by the Chief Executive Officer of Descon Engineering, Mr. Taimur Saeed, and the Chief Executive Officer of Engro Polymer &amp; Chemicals Limited, Mr. Jahangir Piracha, solidifying the intent of both organizations to work together for the long-term benefit of their valued clients.

Mr. Taimur Saeed stated: &quot;This Memorandum of Understanding is a testament to the enduring partnership between Descon Engineering Limited and Engro Polymer &amp; Chemicals Limited. We are committed to bring our overseas experience in our collaboration with Engro Polymer to provide top-notch services and unmatched value to our clients. Together, we will continue to raise the bar in the industry.&quot;

Speaking at the Occasion Mr. Jahangir Piracha CEO Engro Polymer &amp; Chemicals Limited said &quot;Our commitment to delivering excellence in plant maintenance and asset management has been unwavering. This MoU reinforces our dedication to sustainable and reliable operations. Engro Polymer &amp; Chemicals Limited is excited about the opportunities this partnership will bring to the industry and our clients.&quot;

Descon Engineering and Engro Polymers Enter into MoU for Asset Life Cycle Management

Living Descon&rsquo;s value &ldquo;Safety&rdquo; the&nbsp;Safety Champion&nbsp;of the Year&nbsp;Award&nbsp;has been presented to outstanding individuals across all Descon Power Solutions&rsquo;&nbsp;sites. These deserving&nbsp;award&nbsp;receivers have made substantial contributions to upholding our QEHS culture at their respective sites. Their proactive reporting of risks, hazards, good catches, near-miss incidents, and active involvement in training, as well as their assistance in sustaining excellent QEHS performance throughout the year, have been instrumental, especially during internal and external audits.

The DPS&nbsp;management&nbsp;wholeheartedly recognizes and commends their dedication.

DPS Distributes Safety Champion Awards

Descon Engineering hosted a group of Grade 12 female students specializing in mechanical maintenance engineering at the UAE office on&nbsp;October 25, 2023. This initiative aligns with our commitment to fostering local talent, contributing to the ICV (In-Country Value) initiative, and fulfilling our social responsibility towards preparing the engineers of tomorrow.

The ESE programme seeks to bridge the gap between academia and industry by providing students with insights and exposure to the real-world application of their theoretical knowledge. As part of this initiative, Descon opened its doors to offer these young, aspiring engineers an opportunity to engage with our experts, observe our operations, and gain firsthand experience in a professional engineering environment.

The students got the chance to interact with our management and engage in discussions on various aspects of mechanical maintenance engineering and understand potential areas of employment opportunities in Descon once they complete their graduation. This hands-on experience aims to inspire, educate, and encourage these young talents, ensuring a positive impact on their academic and professional journey.

Descon is committed to contributing to the development of future engineers. By participating in the ESE Employer Engagement Programme, we are embracing our role in fostering talent, enhancing ICV, and fulfilling our social responsibility towards the communities we serve.

ESE Employer Engagement Programme: Empowering Future Female Engineers at Descon!

It is a pleasure to share a remarkable milestone achieved by our diligent workforce at the Package 1 Project in Asab &amp; Sahil. On September 22, 2023, we reached an extraordinary feat: One Million LTI-Free Construction Manhours! The project&nbsp;&ldquo;Procurement &amp; Construction of Flowlines and Wellhead Installations at Asab &amp; Sahil, Package 1 Part 2&rdquo;&nbsp;commenced in&nbsp;April&nbsp;2021, with on-site construction kick-off in September 2022.

To celebrate this accomplishment and acknowledge the dedication and commitment of our workforce, an Award Ceremony was organized by the EPC team. Noteworthy figures comprising Descon Engineering&rsquo;s Chief HSE Officer Mr. Steven Platts, ADNOC PM Mr. Abdallah Abuobayda, and ADNOC Sr. HSE Engineer Mr. Sirajudeen Sulaiman addressed the audience, commending the team for their outstanding performance and stressing the importance of maintaining our unwavering commitment to completing the project safely, without any Lost Time Incidents (LTI).

This achievement stands as a testament to our collective efforts and unwavering dedication to safety and excellence. Let&#39;s continue to work together, maintaining our high standards and commitment to a safe working environment as we progress toward the successful completion of our project.

Celebration of One Million LTI-Free Manhours by EPC

Descon Engineering (Qatar) has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) excellence&nbsp;during recent QAFCO-02 Turnaround which involved ~0.92 Mill safe Manhours.&nbsp;This&nbsp;remarkable&nbsp;achievement has positioned Descon Engineering in the&nbsp;1st position&nbsp;among&nbsp;10 contractors&nbsp;and&nbsp;has been acknowledged&nbsp;with a &quot;Certificate of Appreciation&quot; by Qatar Fertilizer Company&nbsp;(QAFCO).

This recognition is a testament to&nbsp;Descon&#39;s&nbsp;outstanding performance and remarkable contribution to the safe execution and completion of the QAFCO-02 Turnaround project. Descon Engineering (Qatar) has been selected as the &quot;Best Contractor&quot; in terms of HSE, and this accomplishment is a direct result of our dedicated adherence&nbsp;to&nbsp;both - DEL HSE Management System as well as&nbsp;QAFCO&#39;s stringent HSE Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

This is not just an award; it is a symbol of&nbsp;the team&#39;s&nbsp;collective commitment to maintaining the highest standards of HSE and&nbsp;ensuring Descon&#39;s commitment towards &quot;Incident and Injury Free&quot; workplace.

Descon Engineering (Qatar) Receives Certificate of Appreciation from QAFCO

Descon Engineering&rsquo;s Industrial Services Division has been awarded with&nbsp;Safest Contractor Trophy&nbsp;by Pakarab Fertilizer Limited for excellence in execution during PFL Turnaround 2023.

ISD (PAK) Awarded Safest Contractor Trophy”  by Pakarab Fertilizer Limited

OLAYAN DESCON has recently awarded Detailed Design &amp; Engineering for the new BUCAT Plant of PETROKEMYA (SABIC) to Descon Engineering Services &amp; Technology (DEST). PETROKEMYA intends to install new BUCAT Plant at Petrokemya-West, Jubail, similar to existing plant at SABIC-STC Riyadh. The scope of award includes:

<ul>
	<li>Raw materials unloading, drying &amp; storage</li>
	<li>BUCAT preparation system</li>
	<li>Wastage vessel for off-spec catalyst disposal</li>
	<li>Loading system for finished product (BUCAT)</li>
	<li>Flare system including flare knock-out drum &amp; flare stack.</li>
	<li>Fire Fighting system with HCIS approval</li>
</ul>

DEST&rsquo;s proactive approach and quality performance in lieu of this project shall pave way to strengthen its presence in KSA and secure future projects.

Olayan Descon Awards Detailed Engineering of New BUCAT Plant (PETROKEMYA /SABIC) to DEST

Descon Engineering&rsquo;s Industrial Services Division has been awarded Construction, Installation and Tie-In activities project of Rehman, Front End Compression Facility by PGNiG.

The primary scope of work includes civil works and installation of front-end compressors, produced water pumps, slug catcher vessel, FEC scrubber, wet surface cooler, piping and E&amp;I works.

The project site in interior Sindh poses a major challenge because of its remoteness and very tough terrain. Regardless, Descon remains committed to deliver the project with ambitious timeline, complying to highest safety standards and excellence in execution.

PGNiG Reaffirms Confidence in Descon Engineering Awards Construction, Installation & Tie-Ins Projec

Qatar Petrochemical Company (QAPCO) has awarded a Long-Term Maintenance Contract for 5 years to Descon Engineering&rsquo;s Industrial Services Division. QAPCO is one of the world&rsquo;s-largest producers of low-density polyethylene (LDPE). QAPCO facilities in Qatar consist of an Ethylene plant (cracker), three LDPE plants and a Sulfur plant.

The scope of work includes piping and structural works, equipment erection, equipment dismantling, static equipment maintenance, maintenance of Ethylene Cracking Furnace, lighting works and E&amp;I works on call-off basis.

Descon takes immense pride in its well-established reputation and expertise in the Maintenance Retrofit Segment. This award further strengthens Descon&rsquo;s long-term presence in Qatar and is a testament to the unwavering commitment of our team.

QAPCO Awards 5 Years LT Maintenance Contract to Descon Engineering

Descon Engineering's Industrial Services Division has been awarded an extension of the Maintenance Services for MCR by PARCO. This is the 2nd consecutive year that Descon has won the opportunity to continue providing services to PARCO, enabling DEL to play a strategic role in the supply chain process of a company of national significance.

Wishing the entire team good luck to successfully complete this project.

Strengthening Ties with PARCO - Descon Engineering Awarded MCR Project

Descon Engineering&rsquo;s Construction Division has been awarded DIC Pakistan&rsquo;s &lsquo;Project IRIS&rsquo; in Kasur.&nbsp;Descon is the main contractor for the project and responsible for all the civil works of this new facility. The scope of work includes multiple buildings, warehouses, ink manufacturing facility and external infrastructure works having a total covered area of 110,000 sqft. 

DIC Pakistan Ltd is a joint venture between Packages Ltd and DIC Asia Pacific (formerly Dainippon Ink &amp; Chemicals) of Singapore and is the leading manufacturer of quality printing inks in Pakistan.

DIC Pakistan Awards Project IRIS to Descon Engineering

On March 15th, 2023, Qatargas organized an event to celebrate its &ldquo;35 Million Man-hours without LTI&rdquo; achievement. The ceremony was convened at their head office in Doha and was attended by their CEO and Leadership Team. At the occasion, Descon Engineering, being one of the integral contractors of Qatargas, was recognized for its efforts in upholding the highest standards of HSE and implementing best practices to ensure everyone&rsquo;s safety. Descon Engineering&rsquo;s Industrial Services Division (Qatar) was presented with a certificate of appreciation and plaque as a recognition of its contribution, dedication and commitment towards this milestone.

HSE is Descon&rsquo;s top priority and important consideration in all its executions, with focus on strict safety protocols at all times.

Descon Engineering Recognized by Qatargas for its HSE Practices

Descon Engineering&lsquo;s Industrial Services Division - Oman has been awarded its biggest TA project (MAF Refinery Turnaround 2023). This project is the first award under OQ&rsquo;s Five-year Framework Contract for Main Mechanical Works during Turnaround for Downstream.&nbsp;

The scope includes overhauling &amp; repair of equipment, piping repair jobs and retubing during Turnaround.&nbsp;

Descon takes pride in strengthening its foothold in the region, executing multiple long-term contracts and maintaining clients&rsquo; trust in company&rsquo;s strong ability to deliver operational excellence.

OQ Awards DEL MAF Refinery Turnaround 2023 â€“ Biggest Win for Industrial Services Division (Oman)

JGC Algeria has awarded two (2) projects to DEST: well hook-up optimization study and FEED work for Slug Catcher design. This is a significant achievement for DEST, as it represents entry in North African geography. It is also a reflection of trust that JGC and its affiliates place in DEST.

DEST is already supporting JGC &ndash; Japan and JGLUF &ndash; KSA on various projects, and now looks forward to growing its relationship with JALG in months and years to come.

DEST Makes a Breakthrough in North Africa

Descon Engineering Qatar has recently received &ldquo;International Safety Awards 2023 &ndash; Merit Grade&rdquo; from British Safety Council.

The International Safety Awards have an extensive international reach. This year award applications from organisations in 44 countries, from China, India, the Middle East, the UK and the Republic of Ireland, Africa, Southeast Asia and Central America, were received. The received applications went through a detail analysis and assessment process, undertaken by a panel of Independent Adjudicators and British Safety Council Members.

This International Safety Awards have a key role to play in helping to drive continuous improvement in the management of workplace health, safety and wellbeing. &nbsp;

At Descon, we aspire to become a high performing organisation and are committed to perform in a manner to prevent the risk of injury and ill-health and promote wellbeing in the workplace.

DEL Receives â€œInternational Safety Awards 2023 â€“ Merit Gradeâ€ by British Safety Council

&nbsp;&ldquo;In spirit of recognizing the contribution and their years of unwavering service to the company, Descon Engineering (UAE) recently organized a Long Service Awards (LSA) ceremony. The ceremony showcased the commitment and the contribution of our valuable team members. The ceremony was attended by President HR, President Division &amp; Business Unit Management and other team members. At Descon, we value and acknowledge the dedication, efforts and contribution of our Teams&rdquo;

Long Service Awards-Industrial Services Division

Descon Engineering&rsquo;s leadership team held a meet-up with Qatar&rsquo;s senior banking officials in early February, with an intent to introduce and strengthen Descon&rsquo;s relationship with existing and potential partners in the said sector. Taimur Saeed, CEO Descon Engineering led the session, starting with a business presentation, followed by the CFO, Yasir Siddique sharing details on DEL&rsquo;s compliance and governance structure. Present at the occasion were senior officials from leading banks of Qatar. The session provided an opportunity for these officials to have a one-on-one discussion with the DEL team and learn more about the company&rsquo;s strategy and sustainable business outlook in the region for upcoming years.

Connect Session with Partners and Potential Partners in the Qatar Banking Sector

DAC has secured its first order from Rousch Power Plant Ltd (RPPL) for Siemens PLC based Control Systems for Demineralized Water Treatment Plant &amp; Black Start Diesel Generator.&nbsp;

The scope includes replacement of existing PLC control systems with design, engineering, supply &amp; commissioning of new PLC control systems for both units.

DAC looks forward to successfully executing the project and strengthen business relationship with RPPL for more business opportunities.

RPPL Awards Project to DAC

Descon Workshop&rsquo;s groundbreaking ceremony took place on 8th February 2023 in Ras Laffan, Qatar. The occasion was led by Chairman, Taimur Dawood, along with Leadership Team including CEO Taimur Saeed, CFO Yasir Siddique Sheikh, President Industrial Services Anwar ul Haq, President Construction Division Syed Abdul Moeed, and the Qatar Management. Descon Engineering is keen to setup this facility at the earliest to serve its clients more efficiently, delivering operational excellence with high standards of HSE.

Descon is Strengthening Its Foothold! Groundbreaking Ceremony of DELâ€™s New Workshop in Ras Laffan, Q

Chairman Mr. Taimur Dawood, along with Leadership Team, including Mr. Taimur Saeed (CEO), Mr. Yasir Siddique Sheikh (CFO), Mr. Anwar ul Haq (DP, ISD), Mr. Syed Abdul Moeed (DP Construction), and Descon Qatar Management, performed an HSE walk-down of the Descon Workshop Ras Laffan (DWRL) site on Feb 08, 2023. DWRL is the new workshop facility being constructed by Descon Engineering to serve its clients more effectively. During this walk-down, the leadership team engaged with the site employees on HSE and well-being matters, looked at the overall HSE arrangements of the project, PPE compliance, and also issued Spot Awards to employees on their exemplary HSE knowledge and compliance while working at site.

Committed to Safety: DEL Managementâ€™s HSE Walkdown of the Descon Workshop

Descon Engineering &ndash; Oman has recently been awarded EPCC project at MAF Refinery from OQ, for upgrade of existing diesel driven Fire Water Pumps with higher capacity (2 x 1135 m3/hr) and provide additional piping and E&amp;I services to overcome hydraulic limitations.

Descon Engineering is aggressively working on its strategic direction to expand its area of operation in the region and this award is a breakthrough in EPC Retrofit segment, being one of the biggest EPC retrofit projects in Oman.

OQ Awards EPC Retrofit Project to Descon Engineering

Descon Engineering&rsquo;s Industrial Services Division has won an award from OQ for EPCC Contract for FG Absorber (C-2251) Tray Supply and replacement during Sohar Refinery 1-TA. The scope includes design, detail engineering, supply of Trays and associated material. Replacement of existing trays with upgrade design in collaboration with OEM &ldquo;GTI Solutions&rdquo; shall be carried out during the refinery&rsquo;s planned TA, followed by testing and commissioning support services.

OQ is a repeat customer for Descon and this project will further strengthen Descon&rsquo;s relationship with OQ downstream in Oman.

Descon Engineering Wins EPC Contract for FG Absorber Tray Supply & Replacement at Sohar Refinery

Descon Engineering&rsquo;s Industrial Services Division (Qatar) has been awarded a significant project under their Turnaround segment by Dolphin Energy Limited.

The project is critical and unique as the client, for the very first time in history, will cut-off the gas supply to Abu Dhabi for 07 days to attend to all critical jobs that can only be performed by isolating the complete plant. The scope will be executed in 07 days and includes temporary repairs normalization, valve replacements (Mechanical, Control and PSVs), sectional replacement works (Piping Works including GRP), field modification works, and commissioning of the plant. The shutdown will be executed in February 2024.

Descon takes pride in its well-established presence in this market and is committed to winning more such business in the Turnaround segment.

Descon Engineering Wins Total Plant Shutdown Contract from Dolphin Energy

Design Engineering Services &amp; Technology (DEST) has been awarded Deign House Contract extension for another year i.e. 2023 by UEPL. The partnership originally began in 2008 and this extension is a testament to UEPL&rsquo;s trust and confidence in DEST&rsquo;s capabilities.

With the current extension, UEP Design House will enter its sixteenth (16) year of continuous operations. To date, UEP Design House has generated engineering business of approx. one (1) Million manhours making it the largest direct engineering business for DEST. The current extension will generate further business of 72,000 manhours.

UEPL Renews Design House Contract With DEST

Descon won summer of safety (Heat Stress) award for the year 2022 at Q-Chem Furnace 6 project as team has contributed well to completing one more year without any heat stress related incident at Q-Chem.

Though Descon has achieved more than 2 million man-hours throughout the project, the team managed well by following Q-Chem procedural requirements and thorough implementation at the field. Team has filled maximum ever &ldquo;Heat Stress Contact Forms&rdquo;, that shows our commitment towards safety.

Team has yet again demonstrated their absolute commitment to working safely even during the challenging summer months with high heat index to ensure that everyone goes home well. This was accomplished while at the same time meeting the project schedule and completion milestones.

Summer of Safety Award by Q-Chem to Descon

45 years&nbsp;of serving our customers.&nbsp;45 years&nbsp;of commitment with operational excellence.&nbsp;45 years&nbsp;of effort and perseverance.&nbsp;

What started off as a small set-up in a 500 sq ft room in a rented building, now has a global footprint across 8 countries and a diverse work-family from 28 different nationalities. In all these years that have passed, Descon has seen it all &ndash; successes and failures, high places and lows, celebrations and crises, everything. To quote Mr. Razak Dawood, &ldquo;Descon has faced every conceivable problem in its journey&rdquo;. But the one thing the company has never done, is accept &ldquo;defeat&rdquo;. This is what Descon stands for.

Descon remains committed to continue its journey towards achieving its Vision, keeping the core values as its guiding principles for everything it does.

45 years of creating impact!

Descon has officially announced its intentions to diversify in to agriculture by setting up a division called Descon Agri Businesses (DAB). This new venture seeks to innovate and improve upon the existing farm productivity and agriculture value-chain, helping provide the nation with nutritious produces and sustained economic growth.

Over the decades, Descon has led numerous large-scale projects in Construction, Power-generation, Oil-Refining, Chemicals and other diverse economic-sectors, in Pakistan and abroad. Its entry in to the agriculture sector is not entirely without expertise, as the company acquired shareholding in two innovative agriculture-based enterprises &ndash; &lsquo;Vital Agri Nutrient&rsquo; (VAN) and &lsquo;Vital Green&rsquo; (VG) at the start of this year.

Other initiatives by Descon in this sector include the construction of a state-of-the-art fruit, vegetables, spices and herbs dehydration facility to provide high quality dried products for local and export markets, and a Himalayan Wellness Company, operational since 2019, exporting Himalayan pink salt and high-quality raw honey to the far east and other markets.

&ldquo;Our entry into this sector seeks to disrupt agriculture value chains through innovative farming techniques, high-quality produce and greater support to the local farmer community.&nbsp; Our long-term goal is to deliver a sustainable agriculture business, unlocking economic opportunities for the local communities and our partners along the way,&rdquo; said Descon Vice-Chairman, Faisal Dawood.

Utilizing its expertise in technology and by building potential synergies with agritech companies, Descon seeks to enable a sustainable future in farming leading to an increase in food-security, healthy-living and enrichment of local communities.&nbsp;

Descon aims for greener pastures with the launch of its agricultural division

Engro Polymer &amp; Chemicals Limited (EPCL) and Descon Engineering (Industrial Services Division ) signed a contract for the award of EPCL TA-2022. The contract signing ceremony was attended by senior leadership of both companies including Mr. Jahangir Paracha (CEO, EPCL), Mr. Taimur Saeed (CEO, DEL), Mr. Mahmood Siddique (VP, Manufacturing, EPCL), Mr. Anwar ul Haq (Division President, ISD DEL), Mr. Aneeq Ahmad (VP Supply Chain, EPCL) and Mr. Shahzad Malik (Head Operations, ISD Pak DEL).

Descon is proud to have established a strong trust with Engro Polymer, marking this occasion significant, as EPCL has outsourced complete TA services to any single entity for the very first time.

During the ceremony, leaders from both parties acknowledged potential of bringing new value added services by deploying new technologies. We look forward to completing the upcoming turnaround safely and on time.

Engro Polymer & Chemicals Limited Awards Turn Around-2022 to Descon Engineering

IChemE is a leading chemical engineering accreditation body based in the UK and it has been holding Global Awards ceremonies since 1994. These IChemE Global Awards celebrate chemical, process and biochemical engineering excellence and are widely considered as the world&rsquo;s most prestigious chemical engineering awards.

While the winners across 17 categories were announced in their recent event last month, it is a matter of great pride to share that Descon Oxychem Limited received the &ldquo;Highly Commended&rdquo; recognition in the Industry Project Award for its ENERCON (Energy Conservation) Project in the final round.

Descon Oxychem Scoops Recognition at the IChemE Global Awards 2022

DEL Industrial Services Division (ISD) - Qatar has recently been awarded a new project under the new initiative &ndash; Tanks Maintenance Segment by Qatar Shell GTL. This award is indeed a testament of the team&rsquo;s focused approach towards enhanced client engagement.

The scope of work includes Bottom plate replacement of tank (using jacking system) and internal piping works. The project will be completed by Mar-23.

Descon takes pride in its well-established presence in the Gulf market and is committed to further build on its expertise in the Tanks segment.

Strengthening TANKS MAINTENANCE Segment - QATAR SHELL GTL AWARDS PROJECT to Descon

Under its diversification strategy, last year we launched our new business line, Descon Agri Businesses (DAB), with an agenda to disrupt agriculture value chains through innovative farming techniques and high-quality produce.

Inline with this initiative, six months back a specific area in Kasur was earmarked as the Descon Research Farm (DRF). The intent was to experiment with various innovative farming techniques on various crops to work towards our mission of transforming the agricultural landscape.

It is a matter of great pride to share that the first produce of rice from the targeted intervention, achieving both higher yield and better nutritional value, has just been sold off into the market. Descon Research Farm has officially entered the agri sector.

Descon Research Farm formally enters the market by selling its first produce!

Descon Engineering (DEL) participated in the recently concluded ADIPEC 2022, world&rsquo;s most influential gathering of Oil &amp; Gas industry professionals. The Conference took place in Abu Dhabi, UAE from 31st October to 4th November 2022. DEL&rsquo;s delegation had representation from UAE, Pakistan and Qatar. The delegation also comprised senior representation from Olayan Descon and PDPS, DEL&rsquo;s joint ventures in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and South Africa respectively.

The event brought together over 1,200 global policy makers, CEOs, innovators, thought leaders and industry experts who play an important role in developing the ideas and solutions that will shape the industry&rsquo;s response to the realities of energy transition. The Descon stall attracted high profile visitors from senior leadership of ADNOC, Sharjah National Oil Company, Oman Quality (OQ), OGDCL, etc., providing an opportunity to discuss and exchange new ideas and further possibilities of collaboration. &nbsp;

Descon Engineering, having completed 40 years in the UAE, continues to strengthen its strong foothold in the region and build on its customer base, adding value to the regions multiple industry sectors.

Descon Engineering Exhibited at the ADIPEC 2022

Descon Engineering&rsquo;s Construction Division (Pakistan) wins a third consecutive contract from the mega Interloop Apparel Project at the Apparel Park, Faisalabad.

The scope of works entails construction of Marketing Building along with Administration Building (Time office, Guard Room, Change Room &amp; Locker Buildings) with a total covered area of 122,000 sft.

These repeat awards signify the confidence that the client is showing in Descon&rsquo;s capabilities and their commitment to delivering excellence in achieving their Vision 2025.

Third Win for Descon Engineering from Interloop Limited

Descon Engineering&rsquo;s Industrial Services Division - Qatar has been awarded a project under E&amp;I segment by Oryx GTL Limited. 
The scope of work includes laying down complete pipeline of above ground/underground firewater system in plant secondary area, EPIC of plant wide F&amp;G detection system upgrade, plant wide emergency visual alarm upgrade and reduce potable water supply temperature to safety showers/eye washers. The project will have direct positive impact on safety of the client&rsquo;s plant operations, and in turn their business. The job spans over a period of 16 months and is expected to be completed by January 2024.&nbsp; 
This is an encouraging win for Descon as the company is working hard and leveraging its reputation in the region to grow in the E&amp;I segment.

Descon Secures E&I Project from ORYX GTL

Descon Engineering&rsquo;s Industrial Services Division (PAK) has recently been awarded MEP Works &amp; Plant Relocation Project by MG JW Automobile Pakistan.&nbsp;

The scope of work covers MEP Works and Plant Relocation in their Plant-2 extension for New Paint &amp; Welding Shops. Critical challenges involved include piping works, HVAC, and firefighting system. DEL will also provide manpower for commissioning activities of the new paint shop &amp; relocated plant. Total duration of the project is seven months.

Descon has been working with some of the leading names in the automobile industry in Pakistan since 2016. Descon remains committed to delivering the project on time, ensuring compliance to global HSE standards.&nbsp; 
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Descon Wins Project from MG Motor

Descon continues to be recognized for its focus on safety. Descon Engineering wins the Safety Drive Award by Qatar Chemical Company (Q-Chem) for setting and following high HSE standards. 
The Furnace 6 team participated effectively in the HSE drives, introducing some additional initiatives to ensure everyone&#39;s safety at site. 
Moreover, Descon Engineering is the first contractor to have won such an award from Q-Chem. It is an honor for Descon to receive this award as a responsible company, promoting behavioral and workplace safety.

Safety Drive Award by Qchem for Most Effective Participation in HSE Drives Programs

Descon Engineering&rsquo;s Construction Division (Pakistan) has been awarded with the Construction of Warehouse Building at BSP, Kasur. BSP&rsquo;s warehouse building met an unfortunate accident earlier this year, where it caught fire and burnt down along with all finished goods stored inside. During these testing times, Descon extended full support to BSP by deploying its safety personnel at their facility and carried out demolition and clearing works in the aftermath of the incident.

This new building will be a concrete shell structure roofed warehouse, instead of a steel structure building. It is spread across five zones with a total covered area of approximately 300,000 sft.

It is an honor for Descon to be a trusted partner of BSP and for them to award this project to Descon. Wishing the team all the best for its safe completion.&nbsp; 
&nbsp;

Bulleh Shah Packaging (BSP) Awards Construction Project of Warehouse Building

At Descon Engineering, we are committed to maintaining the safety and health of all our stakeholders, either internal or external. Our goal is to ensure the safe return of everyone working with us to their families. This is being achieved through focused leadership, engaged teams, and effective communication. 
Our aspiration is to become a benchmark for the industry by achieving excellence in Health, Safety, and Environment.&nbsp; 
In pursuit of the aforesaid commitment, the team of 6th Furnace Construction Project at Descon Qatar promoted the integration of occupational safety in production process development and continuous improvement through benchmarking.&nbsp; 
Descon team safety excellency was recognized by the Qatar Chemical (Q-Chem) with Certificate of Appreciation for achieving 1 million Manhours. 
It is an honor for Descon Engineering to be appreciated by Q-Chem which puts highest value to its safety.

Aspiring For Highest HSE Standards: Q-Chem Appreciates Descon Engineering for Safe 1 Million Manhour

WWF &amp; Descon Engineering sign a MOU to clean Lahore city&rsquo;s plastic waste from waste water channels. The initial phase is to design a prototype solution, manage supply and construction of this recovery system on channels. The objective is to have a simple solution which must be scalable, cost-effective and easy to operate across the country. 
We look forward to partnering with WWF and providing solutions to make our cities free of plastic waste. This is a CSR venture of Descon and we look forward to more such future collaborations as well.

WWF & Descon Engineering Collaborate to Clean City Waste Water Channels of Plastic

Descon Engineering&rsquo;s Lahore Manufacturing Works (LMW) has been awarded with 8 Nos. Heat Exchangers (having over 2,500 Nos. Tubes each) with Surge Drums by Indus Energy Systems Inc, USA. Indus Energy System, USA is renowned for its supplying process refrigeration and gas compression system to more than 500 projects around the globe for LNG, NG and Oil and Gas. Indus Energy is to supply refrigeration system to Venture Global Mexico (through UOP), while LMW will manufacture the heat exchangers for this refrigeration system. The received order is the first one for such overseas supplies in Mexico from Pakistan, and has been won after competing with leading manufacturers of USA and the Gulf region.&nbsp; 
The scope of work includes thermal &amp; mechanical design, procurement, fabrication and (FOB Port) transportation of exchangers within a period of 10 months.&nbsp; 
Descon Engineering is aggressively pursuing its strategic goal to expand its export business and this project win is a result of the team&rsquo;s efforts in line with this goal. Descon remains committed to providing operational excellence to the client and building a strong and long term business relationship with them.&nbsp;

LMW to Deliver its First Order for Mexico

Mr. Syed Shahzad Nabi - Senior Vice President at Engro Fertilizers, along with Mr. M Noman - GM Engineering and Mr. Babar Mehmood Siddique - GM Maintenance visited Descon Engineering to explore future business opportunities and the upcoming major Shutdown of Engro Fertilizers.

They were received by Mr. Anwaar-ul-Haq - President Industrial Services Division, Mr. Shahzad Malik &ndash; Head Operations ISD (Pakistan) and his team.

DELEGATION FROM ENGRO FERTILIZERS VISITS DESCON

Descon Engineering Ltd., (DEL) the leading enterprise in Pakistan&rsquo;s large-scale engineering sector, has recently received an award for Best Supplier during the SABIC Annual Supplier Recognition Awards in Saudi Arabia. Descon is one of the few successful companies that have been recognized for their outstanding performance in 2020-2021, against a competition of more than a hundred suppliers associated with SABIC from various sectors globally. Within the Engineering Category, DEL is one of the top 07 suppliers in the Engineering category of SABIC to have received this prestigious award.

During the annual ceremony, Descon was recognized for its outstanding performance and quality in Design Engineering Services. This is the 3rd year for Descon Engineering Ltd. of providing services to SABIC, one of the world&rsquo;s largest producers of petro-chemicals, based in Saudi Arabia. The Honorable Leader of SABIC&rsquo;s Department of Global Suppliers, Materials Management &amp; Logistics Services, Abdul Rahman A. Al-Hussain, personally graced the occasion to present the awards.&nbsp;

Speaking on the occasion, Chief Executive Officer at Descon Engineering Ltd., Taimur Saeed stated, &ldquo;Descon has always aimed to create excellence in its services, be it in engineering, construction, large infrastructure projects, industrial services or manufacturing. I would like to express my gratitude towards the honorable leadership at SABIC for this recognition for the hardworking team at DEL and look forward to continuing our relationship with SABIC in future.&rdquo;

The Head of Design Engineering &amp; Services Technology (DEST) at Descon, Kashif Malik commented, &ldquo;It is a great honor for us to have worked with SABIC and receive recognition for our valuable services. Descon has extensive experience with multi-national projects and our entire team is strongly committed to go beyond our client&rsquo;s expectations in quality and excellence. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to SABIC for their recognition, as it solidifies our commitment to continue delivering world-class engineering and design services. &ldquo;

In line with SABIC&rsquo;s strategy to engage and collaborate, it has honored its suppliers from different sectors for outstanding performance during 2020-2021, with special focus on the services delivered during the COVID-19 pandemic and their role in promoting local content in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.

DEST is a multi-discipline business unit having core competencies in the design and engineering services stretching from Basic &amp; Conceptual design, Front End Engineering Services (FEED) and Detailed Engineering. Since its inception, DEST has delivered complex projects in the sectors of Oil &amp; Gas, Petrochemicals/Chemicals, Power &amp; Energy and Industrial domains globally.

Descon Engineering wins Best Supplier award from SABIC â€“ Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

In its continuing endeavor to spur economic growth in Pakistan, Descon has signed an investment agreement to acquire shareholding in two dynamic enterprises &ndash; &lsquo;Vital Agri Nutrient&rsquo; (VAN) and &lsquo;Vital Green&rsquo; (VG), as part of its strategy to diversify into the Agriculture sector, which is undoubtedly the backbone of Pakistan&rsquo;s economy.

Both VAN and VG will benefit from this strategic alignment with an enterprising entity, utilizing the resources and expertise at Descon&rsquo;s disposal to achieve the next phase of their growth. Descon seeks to support these two companies and other such businesses in building technology and infrastructure to organize, empower and enhance the quality of lives of millions of Agri value-chain participants in Pakistan.

DESCON DIVERSIFIES INTO THE AGRICULTURE SECTOR; INVESTS IN TWO AGRI-TECH BUSINESSES

A Hungarian delegation comprising CEO Verarbeiten Pausits Ltd., Mr. Valer Pausits, along with his senior team members visited Descon on March 22, 2022. The delegation was also accompanied by Dr. Istvan Grafjodi, Commercial Counsellor, Embassy of Hungary. They were received at the Descon Headquarters by Mr. Taimur Dawood, Chairman Descon, Mr. Taimur Saeed, CEO Descon Engineering and Mr. Murtuza Ali President Manpower &amp; People Services. The discussion revolved around possibilities of collaboration and exploring business opportunities in Pakistan &amp; Europe. 
The delegation later visited Descon Technical Institute (DTI) as well, where they assessed and appreciated the quality of trainings being given to the students.&nbsp; 
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HUNGARIAN DELEGATION VISITS DESCON TO DISCUSS POSSIBLE COLLABORATION

Descon Engineering&rsquo;s (Qatar) Management was recently invited by QATARENERGY for the inauguration ceremony of Barzan Gas Plant. His Excellency Saad Sherida&nbsp; Al-Kaabi, Minister of State of Energy Affairs and President and CEO QatarEnergy delivered the inaugural speech and appreciated all the EPC Contractors and Construction Contractors for their contributions and tireless efforts for the successful delivery of the project and executing 130 Million Man-hours without Lost Time Injuries. After the speech HE called His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, the Amir of the State of Qatar, for the formal inauguration of Barzan Gas Plant. This special ceremony was held on 15th March 2022 at Ras Laffan Industrial City.

The Barzan Gas Plant will produce and process natural gas from the North Field to serve the requirements of local power generation and water desalinization. It will also produce associated hydrocarbon products for supply to local refinery and petrochemical industries as well as for export to international markets.

Descon has been a proud Construction Contractor in the Barzan project, with scope of work comprising general construction works in the Common Process (South) and Off-sites area including the

Slug Catcher, Flare Stack, Cooling Water Lines. Descon initiated execution in 2011 and completed its scope in June 2015. A total of 10 million man-hours were put in by Descon, with a total manpower of 3,900.

Descon is proud to be a part of this world class Gas production and processing facility, a core element of Qatar&rsquo;s energy infrastructure, and a major component in the Qatar National Vision 2030.

BARZAN GAS PLANT INAUGURATION

The Descon Power Solutions&#39; delegation comprising the CEO Mr. Toseef Ijaz Rana, Head of Operations Mr. Aftab Jehangir and Head of Business Development Mr. Kazi Fahim, recently visited its partners in Spain, Germany, and the United Arab Emirates. The partners are global key players in the wind and thermal power services&#39; segments. 
The intent of the visit was to share competencies and find mutually beneficial areas for cooperation. Furthermore, strategy for working together was also finalized. The visit helped DPS establish good relations with important people in the respective organizations and also to witness the breadth of services, warehousing &amp; logistics facilities, and training centers, available with the partners.

Dps Delegation Visits Overseas Partners

Descon Engineering&nbsp;(DEL) has won a Waste Heat Recovery Boiler &amp; Thermal Oil Heater manufacturing project from Gatron Industries, Balochistan, the largest manufacturers of&nbsp;Polyester Filament Yarn &amp; PET Preforms in Pakistan.

In addition to a 15tph HRSG, for the first time ever a 881TPH @310 ÌŠC 15 bar(a) oil heater will be manufactured in Pakistan, a matter of true pride for Descon. The engineering feat, to make the largest capacity oil heater in Pakistan, has been approved by Solar Gas Turbine and will prove to be a true testament to the skill of DEL.

The overall scope of work includes Engineering, Procurement, Installation &amp; Commissioning works. DEL is committed to ensuring that the first time client, Gatron, will see the noteworthy customer journey that the company is recognized for.

DEL Wins Project from Gatron Industries Limited

Descon has created 20,000 opportunities for skilled Pakistani workers in the last six months. This makes it the largest exporter of manpower in Pakistan for three consecutive years.

As a multinational conglomerate, about 15,000 job opportunities have been created overseas alone, primarily in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. A large proportion of the skills force was mobilized from Pakistan and sent to countries abroad for economic opportunities. Descon Engineering Limited&rsquo;s overseas operations have also witnessed remarkable growth over the last 2 quarters, creating thousands of jobs across the Gulf region, Egypt, South Africa, and other regions.

Descon is proud of its unparalleled contributions to bring Pakistan prosperity, by creating opportunities for Pakistani citizens to work abroad and bring foreign exchange to the country. Remittances sent by overseas Pakistanis ensure that the livelihood of their families is protected, while foreign exchange in the form of remittances is crucial for the country&rsquo;s economic growth.

Despite travel restrictions brought on by COVID-19, Descon has been able to meet all the deadlines to mobilize the workforce, process visas, and handle logistics, while also ensuring that the company&rsquo;s performance continued in an upward trajectory. Descon is not only consistent in enabling locals in Pakistan with better employment prospects but is also committed to sending skilled Pakistani manpower to avail opportunities to make better wages abroad. So far, all the projects have been successfully completed, and the workforce has successfully returned to their respective homes.

Descon creates 20,000 skilled opportunities for Pakistani workers in multiple regions over 6 months

Descon Automation &amp; Control (DAC) has been awarded a project by SNGPL for the supply of Remote Terminal Units (RTU) for their SCADA system.&nbsp; The project was won through public tender, outclassing Avanceon &amp; Maxwell Automation. The scope includes Detailed Engineering, Integration, Assembly, Testing and Commissioning of Emerson RTUs, GE Remote Radios and configuration of new RTUs with existing AVEVA SCADA Host at different SNGPL sites.

&nbsp;Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) is the largest integrated gas company serving more than 3.9 million consumers in North Central Pakistan through an extensive network in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtoon Khwa and Azad Jammu &amp; Kashmir

DAC to work with SNGPL, the largest integrated gas company in Pakistan

Descon Engineering Limited conducted its Half-Year CEO Communication Session for the year 2021-2022, bringing together key stakeholders of the company. The session was conducted online, connecting over 1500 participants from approximately 20 locations (offices and sites), both local and overseas. The session was led by the CEO Mr. Taimur Saeed, followed by business updates from the Leadership Team, including Presidents of various divisions. The management reinforced the importance of practicing company core values, giving a lot of emphasis to Safety and Employee Engagement.

The business performance was extremely encourging, with a very promising future outlook. The management thanked the employees for their dedication and commitment in helping the company perform outstandingly even at peak covid times.

After the Q&amp;A, Taimur closed the session by once again thanking everyone for their perseverence and encouraging everyone to ensure safety at all times.

Creating a Hub of Open Communication - CEO Communication Session

Descon Engineering is proud to be making an impact across various regions. it has successfully completed 20 shutdowns combined in the middle east and Pakistan region during the first half of the current fiscal year. The said projects were executed with 3 million man-hours, following strict HSE guidelines, ensuring business continuity for all clients in these difficult pandemic times.&nbsp; 
Descon has a strong presence in the middle east for the last 35 years and is a trusted partner in progress for all its clients. Even during the challenging pandemic times, Descon Engineering managed to deliver on its commitment as per agreed standards and timelines. Manpower mobilization remains an integral part of all such jobs. Despite the changing SOPs and regulations in different countries, Descon is proud to have managed this feat with a &#39;can do&#39; attitude, meeting the clients&#39; requirements and expectations. &nbsp; 
There is a healthy pipeline of projects for the company, with 3 major shutdown jobs already in progress at the moment, and soon to be completed roughly by the end of quarter 3.&nbsp; 
HSE is Descon&#39;s top priority and important consideration in its executions, with focus on strict safety protocols at all times. Descon remains committed to utmost professionalism and excellence in execution.&nbsp;

Descon Completes 20 Shutdowns in 6 Months Across its Middle East & Pakistan Geographies

Mobilizing over 3000 manpower, Descon Engineering has recently completed Turnaround for National Refinery Limited (Fuel &amp; ISBL Refinery Units) , Pakistan&rsquo;s second largest refinery in terms of crude oil processing facilities. The project was awarded to Descon Engineering in October 2021, and the execution began in end December 2021. With a total of 65,000 man-days, Descon delivered the project to the client within the agreed time-span of 14 days.

Descon&rsquo;s and NRL&rsquo;s relationship dates back to 1981. NRL showed confidence in Descon&rsquo;s capabilities when it was in its infancy and was not much known in the engineering world. It was NRL that brought a major recognition to the company as a reliable partner in progress, performing a much complex job with an illustrious profile.

The NRL turnaround 2021-2022 is considered to be one of the largest TA in Pakistan for the current fiscal year and Descon is proud to have been a part of it.

Descon Completes One of the Largest TA (in Pakistan) For the Year 2021-2022

Descon Oxychem Limited achieved a record production (in a month) of 3,644 MT in January 2022. This is an all-time record for the company since it started operations in 2008. The previous best was in December 2021 with an impressive figure of 3,635 MT.

Descon Oxychem enhanced its production capacity from 34,000 to 42,000 Tons in the 2020, which has led to better production performance of the company. The improvement in production numbers is an on-going process and the team hopes to further out-perform itself in coming months.

Descon Oxychem&nbsp;Limited has rapidly grown to be the market leader in Pakistan&rsquo;s intensively competitive Hydrogen Peroxide (HP) market and has a market share in the Middle East, in addition to catering to the local market.

Setting New Records; Descon Oxychem Achieves Highest Ever Monthly Production

Mobilizing over 3000 manpower, Descon Engineering has recently completed Turnaround for National Refinery Limited (Fuel &amp; ISBL Refinery Units) , Pakistan&rsquo;s second largest refinery in terms of crude oil processing facilities. The project was awarded to Descon Engineering in October 2021, and the execution began in end December 2021. With a total of 65,000 man-days, Descon delivered the project to the client within the agreed time-span of 14 days.

Descon&rsquo;s and NRL&rsquo;s relationship dates back to 1981. NRL showed confidence in Descon&rsquo;s capabilities when it was in its infancy and was not much known in the engineering world. It was NRL that brought a major recognition to the company as a reliable partner in progress, performing a much complex job with an illustrious profile.

The NRL turnaround 2021-2022 is considered to be the largest TA in Pakistan for the current fiscal year and Descon is proud to have been a part of it.

Descon Completes Largest TA (in Pakistan) For the Year 2021-2022

Descon Power Solutions (DPS)&nbsp;is proud to complete&nbsp;10 million man-hours without LTI&nbsp;in January 2022.

Descon believes in making HSE performance a key indicator of organizational excellence by integrating HSE into the company&rsquo;s business processes thereby sustaining growth, complying with social obligations, protecting human loss and the environment. This milestone reflects the company&rsquo;s firm commitment to Safety, which is also one of Descon&rsquo;s core values. The company&rsquo;s commitment is backed by this safety record of&nbsp;10 million man-hours without LTI&nbsp;spread over almost&nbsp;6 years, starting 2015.

DPS is proud of this remarkable achievement, even at the peak of the prevailing pandemic. Managing safety is never an easy task, but the exceptional teamwork and attention to detail by the DPS team is what made this feat possible.

Descon Power Solutions has been a credible Service Provider and O&amp;M Organization since its inception in 2008. DPS has a proven track record to Operate and Maintain Open Cycle, Combined Cycle, Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine, Bagasse, and Wind Turbine Generators based Power Plants. DPS offers customized O&amp;M solutions, geared for optimal plant performance over the lifetime of the plant. Depending on customer needs, this can include initial project support, mobilization, full O&amp;M services, O&amp;M consultancy, manpower supply, overhauling and spare parts management.

Descon Power Solutions Completes 10 Million LTI Free Man-Hours

ISLAMABAD - Bureau of Emigration &amp; Overseas Employment held an award ceremony in Islamabad where Descon was awarded for being the top manpower exporter from Pakistan, for the last 3 years. Descon has played a vital role in Pakistan accomplishing this feat, by being the highest manpower exporting entity. There are a total of 4,582 registered promoters nationwide. In course of the last 3 years, Descon has successfully been able to mobilize a human capital of more than 13,000 while ensuring comprehensive fulfillment of company as well as government regulations and procedures. Muhammad Ayub Afridi, Advisor to Prime Minister on Overseas Pakistanis &amp; Human Resource Development, was the chief guest. The event was well attended by POEPA Chairman Sarfaraz Zahoor Cheema, Kashif Ahmed Noor, Director General Bureau of Emigration &amp; Overseas Employment, and Syed Javed Hassan, Chairman NAVTTC. Apart from providing opportunities for local employment, Descon is also responsible for more than 13000 workers sent overseas from Pakistan in last 3 years. These employees have been sent to work for various projects and ventures Descon is a part of around the globe.

Speaking on the occasion, President Manpower and People Services, Murtuza Ali said: &ldquo;Descon Engineering is consistent in helping and enabling people with better employment prospects. This will help not only empower them monetarily, but it will also change the socio-economic state of their families. We are also proud of contributing to Pakistan&rsquo;s prosperity by creating opportunities of foreign exchange in form of remittances.&rdquo;

Descon also holds the distinction of exporting most manpower for their own ventures, as compared to other manpower services companies. Descon Technical Institute (DTI), a flagship CSR project of Descon, acts as a feeder for this skill pool that Descon exports overseas. This is a further testament to the progress of Descon over the years and its commitment to help improve Pakistan&rsquo;s image around the globe and uplifting the socio-economic standing of its employees and their families.

At present, Descon holds business interests in Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Iraq, and South Africa, making its mark and flying Pakistan&rsquo;s flag high.

Descon awarded for being top manpower exporter for last 3 years

Descon Engineering completes multiple Plant turnarounds in Oil &amp; Gas sector from October-December 2021 at various United Arab Emirates locations, including Ruwais, Habshan and Das Island. Over 6000 workforce was mobilized for the said projects to perform under strict HSE guidelines, ensuring business continuity for its clients in these difficult times.

Undertaking multiple operational sites&nbsp;geographically in different locations was a huge task, but one that was executed with utmost professionalism and executional excellence. The pandemic has been a challenge throughout, which Descon has mitigated by taking extra measures to ensure the safety of its people, as well as its clients.

HSE is Descon&rsquo;s top priority and important consideration in its executions, with focus on strict safety protocols at all times. Descon remains committed to being a&nbsp;Partner in Progress&nbsp;for its clients.&nbsp;

Mobilizing Over 6000 Skill Force, Descon Successfully Completes Multiple Plant Turnarounds in the UA

Descon Engineering wins 4 years long-term contract from Qatar Fertilizer Company - the world&rsquo;s largest single-site producer of ammonia and urea. The scope covers Turnaround for Qatar Fertilizer Plants. This is the first time Qatar Fertilizer has awarded Turnaround for all its plants (six in all) to a single contractor&nbsp;Descon Engineering.

Qatar Fertilizer operates six trains of Ammonia and Urea plants, Melamine plant and Urea Formaldehyde (UFC) Plant in its facility at Mesaieed, State of Qatar.

The estimated manhours for the first Turnaround are 222,000. Descon continues to serve its clients as&nbsp;partner in progress&nbsp;and remains committed to deliver excellence in execution.

Worldâ€™s Largest (Single-Site) Ammonia and Urea Producer Awards Project to Descon

Descon Engineering Industrial Services Division Qatar Operations receives award for Mechanical Maintenance Contract for 5 years + from Pearl Gas to Liquids &ndash; Shell Qatar. 
Scope of work includes Mechanical Maintenance Services for Onshore &amp; Offshore facilities by providing site management team, direct field workers and equipment. 
Descon and KBR are proud to win the award as partners. Both KBR and Descon have worked on Pearl GTL Shell opportunity for last 4 years. The award is a testament to the trust in Descon &amp; KBR&#39;s capabilities and consistent commitment towards excellence. 
Congratulations to Industrial Services Division and especially Qatar Operations for their efforts in winning the project and we wish best of luck for smooth execution.

PEARL GTL SHELL Awards  Mechanical Maintenance Contract to Descon Engineering

ADNOC shows confidence in Descon&#39;s technical capabilities and commitment to Excellence in Execution. Descon Engineering&#39;s Industrial Services Division (UAE) is pleased to announce the award by ADNOC Gas Processing for Ruwais Train 4 Turnaround for the year 2021, with optional scope of Train-2, SRU Units - 45 &amp; 59 Turnarounds for the year 2022.

The scope of work includes Shutdown works related to equipment located in the ADNOC Gas Processing Ruwais plant (TRAIN - 2 &amp; 4, SRU UNITS - 45 &amp; 59), with the provision of management and supervision of all tools &amp; equipment required for the successful execution of the shutdown.

Descon is proud to serve its clients. We value our long term relationship spanning many years. Client&rsquo;s loyalty is very hard to achieve, which is why we cherish our loyal clients by ensuring exceptional service delivery and robust project execution.

ADNOC Awards â€“ Ruwais Train 4 Shutdown 2021

Maple Leaf Cement awarded Construction Contract to Descon Engineering Limited [DESCON].

DESCON has a long-standing relationship with Maple Leaf Cement, having successfully contributed towards the construction of Maple Leaf&#39;s Line 3 in 2019. Maple Leaf has now awarded the contract for the construction of its upcoming Line 4 to DESCON, to be launched in 2022. The scope of the work includes civil works of 7,000 metric tons cement clinker per day plant at existing Maple Leaf Cement Factory in Iskanderabad, District Mianwali.

Being a market leader, Descon has executed major industrial projects across the region and as a leading cement contractor, it has successfully delivered and worked on numerous cement plants in Pakistan with a total capacity of 80,900 TDP.

DESCON&rsquo;s work and its long service history in Pakistan is a testament to its belief in Partners in Progress. It is because of for this very reason that Maple Leaf has once again chosen DESCON to develop its new project.

Taimur Saeed, President Sales &amp; Marketing welcomed the news, &ldquo;We have always upheld our tradition of delivering excellence on projects executed by DESCON. Having worked on majority of Pakistani cement plants and several plants internationally. We are grateful to Maple Leaf Cement for continuing to show their faith in our capabilities.&rdquo;

Maple Leaf Awards A Contract to DESCON Again

It&#39;s a matter of great pleasure to share the ADNOC&#39;s project completion with all committed KPIs.

This project was awarded at the peak of pandemic COVID-19 and had a very challenging schedule with a major procurement of PE4 black conversion feeder packages from KTRON Switzerland being on project critical path. Mobilization of vendors from Germany for commissioning was another challenge handled by supply chain and site team, supported by admin team, with true display of teamwork in letter and spirit. The dedication and commitment shown by all stakeholders in delivering the project is noteworthy.

Kudos to the remarkable efforts of all support departments (proposals, supply chain, Contracts, subcontracting, HR, Admin, E&amp;P, Finance teams) and complete site team for their continuous commitment to take Descon through and making this another success for the company in Borouge and managing to get the second consecutive appreciation from ADNOC on EPC/Retrofits.

 
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ADNOC acknowledges Descon&#39;s commitment to deliver excellence in execution

On 17th May 2021, Descon and Alectris announced a comprehensive end-to-end service partnership that covers the whole lifecycle of a PV project &ndash; design, construction and operation, offering an end-to-end service that addresses all the technical parameters for achieving maximum performance from solar plants. The project initiated by Descon Power Solutions and Alectris to boost renewable energy growth in Pakistan also provides full transparency through the use of digitalization and technology and aids foreign investors in entering local markets.

Pakistan is making efforts to reduce CO2 and renewable energy can help achieve this mission. It is estimated that the solar market deployment will be between 565MW to 1,120MW in 2021. By 2030, there will hopefully be a 26% increase in the generation of renewable energy.

Descon Power Solutions will provide solar operations and maintenance, asset management, check-up and diagnostic, engineering and improvement services. Commenting on the project, Syed Arfeen Khalid, CEO of Descon Power Solutions said, &ldquo;It gives me great pleasure to announce the partnership of Descon Power Solutions (DPS) with the world renowned, Alectris. DPS is primarily an operations and maintenance service company, providing services to thermal, wind and bagasse-based power plants in Pakistan. With this addition of partnership with Alectris, DPS intends to further expand its wings to serve the solar power industry not only within Pakistan, but also in other countries of the world. DPS is confident to provide solar power plant owners with the attractive portfolio that Alectris so well offers. ACTIS ERP is of special significance and clearly differentiates Alectris from other service providers. My best wishes and good luck for the prosperity and success of this partnership in the years to come.&rdquo;

The CEO of Alectris also shared his thought, &ldquo;We are delighted to join forces with Descon Power Solutions in this crucially important market for solar energy. Descon is a highly respected global company and our partnership brings together our expertise in a highly dynamic collaboration that I&rsquo;m sure will drive ever faster implementation of solar and renewable energy in Pakistan.&rdquo;

This collaboration will open new avenues for the generation of renewable energy and help the country take another step towards sustainability.

Alectris and Descon Power Solutions partner to drive renewable energy growth

Descon Engineering Industrial Services Division - UAE has been awarded contract to route fuel gas PSV outlet lines to HC flare header at Habshan 1, by ADNOC Gas Processing under the EPC Retrofit segment.

The scope of work includes &nbsp;detail engineering, procurement, construction, pre-commissioning, and commissioning for three (3) packages:

Package 1: Routing fuel gas PSV outlet lines to HC flare header Habshan 1

Package 2: Implementation of early Tie-ins along with necessary supports during Habshan 1 shutdown and associated piping modifications

Package 3: Implementation of PAHH Trip To Steam in Amine Regenerators along with complete residual/fabrication engineering for cabling works and piping modifications

Descon is proud of its long standing relationship with ADNOC. This award is a testament of client&rsquo;s trust in Descon&rsquo;s technical capabilities and consistent commitment to Excellence in Execution.

ADNOC Gas Processing Awards Project to Descon

Descon Engineering, Pakistan was recently evaluated by Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (PACRA) and it is a matter of profound honor to share that Descon has received very impressive long term and short term entity ratings i.e. AA- &amp; A1 respectively..

The is another token to the strength of the Descon Engineering Limited.

These ratings reflect Descon&rsquo;s strong capital structure, and stable cash flows. At the same time, these ratings take into account the company&rsquo;s continuous quest for efficiency improvement, strong system controls and increasing automation.

Descon Engineering Receives AA- & A1 Ratings by PACRA

A project of Sindh Irrigation Department and sponsored by the World Bank, Descon was awarded the contract of replacing 65 Barrage Gates over a length of about 4500 feet and 25 Canal Gates at 03 Canal Head Regulators. The barrage&rsquo;s foundation was laid down by Iskandar Mirza and inaugurated by Field Marshal Ayub Khan in 1962. The structure has been exposed to much damage and corrosion over these 60 years and hence required maintenance and replacement of all the gates, &nbsp;which are used to control water flow in the River Indus as well as Canals for irrigation and flood control purposes.

Having extensive work experience and profound expertise in the field, Descon is proud to be contributing to a project of National Importance, having several benefits including generation of numerous employment opportunities for the residents of local communities.

Visit to Guddu Barrage Project Site

Descon Engineering is pleased to announce the award of Long-Term Turnarounds Maintenance Services for Habshan &amp; Bab and Habshan5 &amp; Sulphur plants for ADNOC Gas Processing. The Project comprises maintenance, inspection, repairs/modifications, and testing of static equipment,&nbsp;&nbsp; flare /sulphur stacks, miscellaneous isolation valves, safety relief valves, rundown lines, and piping, etc. for a long term agreement of two (2) years with provision of further one (1) year extension.&nbsp; 
 
Descon is indeed proud to be associated with ADNOC Gas Processing to deliver another landmark project in the UAE, demonstrating its commitment and over 40 years&#39; experience in providing services to its valuable clients.

Turnaround Maintenance Services Project Awarded by ADNOC Gas Processing

Descon Engineering bags another contract from ADNOC Gas Processing for Long Term Service Agreement - internal inspection of static equipment (Non-Shutdown Items) 2021- 2023. The scope of work entails carrying out a complete internal inspection of non-shutdown related static equipment, small tanks, various type of shell &amp; tube heat exchangers, steam boilers, different types of filters, etc. operating in Ruwais NGL Plant and Ruwais Sulphur Plant (Area 5). The total duration of the maintenance activities is for an extended period of 3 years (2021 - 2023).&nbsp; 
 
Descon has maintained a strong market share in its overseas geographies for Industrial Services and this project adds to that portfolio in UAE.

Descon Wins Internal Inspection of Static Equipment Project from ADNOC Gas Processing

Continuing its long term relationship with ADNOC Fertilizers, Descon Engineering is pleased to announce the award of FERTIL Turnaround contract for maintenance of fertilizer manufacturing facilities at Ruwais for Package 2, including equipment maintenance &amp; catalyst replacement, valves maintenance, equipment replacement, plant modifications (CMR Jobs), and piping replacement, overhauling of motors, transformers and other instrument jobs. 
 
Descon is proud to consolidate its position as a key player in Industrial Services, for which it has a dedicated business line to serve its esteemed clients.

Decson Bags &#39;Fertil Turn Around&#39; Project from ADNOC Fertilizers

Descon continues to work on projects of national importance. Given the global focus on renewable energy production, Descon Engineering Limited, Construction Division is proud to announce award of project for construction of Act2 50MW Wind Power Complex and Artistic 50MW Wind Power Complex at Jhimpir, Thatta, Sindh. The scope of work entails Civil, Electrical, Testing and Commissioning of Wind Power Complex.

It is almost after 6 years that Descon Engineering has re-entered Wind Power segment. Congratulations to the Construction Division for winning this opportunity and wishing them luck for successful completion of this project.

Descon Awarded Two Wind Power Projects By Hydro China

Descon has, yet again, received appreciation from one of its esteemed clients, ADNOC, for safe, timely and quality delivery and completion of &ldquo;Installation of 4th Pall Filter&rdquo; project. The project was awarded at the peak of COVID-19 breakout. Descon team worked tirelessly to overcome all challenges (including extreme heat, Ramadan and the pandemic) to deliver as per commitment.&nbsp;

It is a matter of great pleasure for Descon to receive the following comments from Mohammad AL Mazrouei, Senior Project Manager at ADNOC:

&ldquo;Company herein would like to thank Descon Team for excellent work, cooperation and commitment that resulted in completing the project safely in a record time.&nbsp; 
Despite the COVID 19 challenges accompanied with challenging schedule, Descon Team, through commitment and dedication, managed to complete the project safely and timely. Which is well recognized and appreciated by ADNOC refining, and would like to thank all individuals participated in the project planning and execution.&rdquo; 
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Descon Gets Acknowledged By ADNOC For Delivering Excellence

Descon Power Solutions (DPS), predominantly an &lsquo;Operations &amp; Maintenance&rsquo; service provider to the power generation industry, has made significant stride in the renewable energy wind power segment.

After months of negotiations and tough competition, DPS has been solely authorized by Nanjing High Speed Gear Manufacturing Co. Ltd., China (NGC) for sales of wind turbine gearboxes and related products for the aftermarket business in Pakistan. The portfolio includes sales of gearbox spare parts and up- &amp; down- tower gearbox maintenance services to wind farms.

NGC is one of the largest producers of gearbox drives for wind turbines in the world. The company provides main gearboxes, pitch gearboxes, yaw drives, and related accessories for wind turbine applications. NGC gearboxes enjoy majority market share in wind power plants in Pakistan, being the main supplier to GE, Siemens Gamesa, and Mingyang wind turbines.

This partnership between NGC and DPS will create new avenues of business going forward for DPS, not only in Pakistan but also in the region.

Descon Becomes The Authorized Representative Of NGC In Pakistan

It is a matter of great pride for Presson Descon International Limited (PDIL) to be awarded a supply project from Mari Petroleum Company Limited. The scope of this project is design and supply of two (02) Amine Sweetening Units (ASU) for Goru-B Dharaki Field.

This is an important milestone for Descon since this will be the first time that PDIL will fabricate such Packages completely in house with close support of Lahore Manufacturing Works.

We congratulate PDIL and Manufacturing teams for their dedicated efforts in winning this award. Descon is committed to delivering quality services with safety and is determined to be a reliable partner in progress for MPCL.

PDIL Awarded Project by Mari Petroleum Company Limited.

CEO Communication Sessions are a key element of the organization&rsquo;s overall strategy to live its Core Values and promote an environment of open communication. Descon Engineering Limited (Pakistan &amp; overseas) conducted its first CEO Communication Session for the fiscal year 20-21, bringing together employees and &nbsp;key stakeholders of the company.

The event was opened by Maqsood Ali, President HR, who further passed it on to&nbsp;the CEO, Nadeem Bajwa. Speaking on the closing of Fiscal Year 19-20, the intention was to abreast all the employees aware of the progress made, challenges faced and key take away of the previous year.

Maqsood Ali shared his views and stated that, &ldquo;We are committed to the flow of open and honest communications across all levels of our organization. We want our employees to make our core values part of their DNA and to continue to reflect back and understand where we stand and what the future holds for Descon.&rdquo;

Nadeem Bajwa started the session with elaborating the importance of each core value i.e. CLATOS &ndash; Continuous Improvement, Leadership, Accountability &amp; Ownership, Teamwork, Open Communication &amp; Safety. Speaking on the previous fiscal year performance he shared that Descon has achieved 24.83 Million Safe Man-hours across Descon Engineering Limited with ZERO LTI, a remarkable milestone for the company, in addition to reduction in the number of &ldquo;Hazards reported&rdquo; as compared to the year 2018-19.

The CEO explained issues and challenges Descon has faced in the previous fiscal year 19-20 through radical transparency in terms of business growth, revenues, and profit. He emphasized on the company&rsquo;s purpose of existence in order to improve and help employees bond better and work together to achieve the common business goal.

The CEO also addressed questions related to the acquisition plans, new business generation, performance appraisals and employee engagement.&nbsp;

Descon Conducts its First CEO Communication Session for the Fiscal Year 20-21

Although Descon and Mari Petroleum&rsquo;s relationship dates back many years, it is a matter of great pride for the Industrial Services Division (PAK BU) to have won a contract for the first time to manage the Annual Turnaround 2020 of MPCL Sujawal Field.

The scope of work covers piping and maintenance of equipment including condensate storage tanks, separators, reboilers, fin fan coolers &amp; towers.&nbsp;

Descon is committed to delivering quality services with safety and is determined to continue being a reliable partner in progress for MPCL.

Descon To Manage Turnaround 2020 For Mari Petroleum Company Limited

Descon always accentuates high value for the Safe working of its service partners engaged in providing specialized services. Industrial Services Division &ndash; Qatar, through a collaborative initiative of HSE and Subcontract Department, has awarded &ldquo;Appreciation Certificates and Plaques&rdquo; to key services partners to recognize their valuable contribution in accomplishing LTI Free 2019/20 &amp; closing with TRIR of &lt;0.1.

We congratulate&nbsp;the entire Qatar Industrial Services team for the safe completion of year 2019-2020

Performance Appreciation of Service Partners

Lahore: Descon celebrated the 73rd Independence Day with full fervour in a simple yet impressive ceremony held at all Descon locations including ongoing project sites. The attendees while following the SOPs, took part in various activities such as flag hoisting, cake cutting, and singing the national anthem.&nbsp;

Encouraging the patriotic spirit of employees on the occasion, CEO Descon Engineering Ltd. Nadeem Bajwa said, &ldquo;Today, just chanting slogans does not suffice to us. There lies a higher responsibility on our shoulders. We have to discharge our duties diligently to get rid of incessant crises and uncertainties. Before we imagine what needs to be done for tomorrow, it&#39;s mandatory to shed some light on today. The hard work, dedication, struggles, and endeavors that we do today will lead to a better tomorrow. As the great Quaid-e-Azam said, you are made of sterling material and are second to none. Why should you also not succeed like many others? We all need to follow this principle and aim towards continuous improvement to become a reliable source for all those around us&rdquo;.

Descon is a multinational company headquartered in Pakistan. The diversified portfolio of the company includes engineering, power, and chemicals. Their operations are extended both locally and internationally contending with the major global leaders in the field. Over the past years, Descon has paved itself thoroughly in the foundation of Pakistan&rsquo;s engineering and construction industry thus, working towards the progress of the nation.&nbsp;

Descon has always worked towards environmental safety and aligning with the national Clean Green Pakistan Movement campaign, the company distributed 500 plants to all employees in the head office. The responsibility of nourishing and nurturing the plants has been handed over to the employees to evoke a sense of concern towards mother nature and reverse the ill effects of climate change. They are also actively involved in fulfilling corporate social responsibility through several initiatives including educating underprivileged youth and improving their livelihood through the Descon Technical Institute.

Descon celebrates the 73rd Independence Day with enthusiasm

Industrial Services UAE has been awarded another project by Borouge titled PE4 Conversion Project, the project aims to convert PE4 Plant from Natural to Black Production by adding a Carbon Black Masterbatch. This Retrofit project is on EPC mode and will be executed at the Borouge Ruwais site. The project falls in line with Industrial Services Division&rsquo;s increased focus on EPC Retrofits in the UAE region, and also marks the second award from this client in this segment this year. 
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Another Project Win From Borouge

Descon Engineering&rsquo;s Industrial Services Division (PAK BU) is all set to manage the Annual Turnaround of Descon Oxychem Limited.

The scope of work covers all mechanical works spanning over a maintenance window of 45 Days. This will cover the overall shutdown of plant, piping works, services of equipment including Column, Heater, Boiler, Cooling Tower, Drums, Tanks, Vessels &amp; Exchangers. The E&amp;I scope includes field instrumentation, maintenance of control valves and PSVs.

As always, the Industrial Services Division aims to set an example in operational excellence by delivering quality services with safety.

Descon to Manage Descon Oxychem Limited's Turnaround

Descon Engineering has received a letter of appreciation from Dolphin Energy Limited for successful completion of Boiler Revamp Work of Macchi (OEM), as well as for meeting highest standards of Quality &amp; Safety during the first year of the 05 years Boiler Repair Contract. It is a proud moment for everyone who contributed/ extended tremendous support and put in great efforts to achieve this millstone.&nbsp;

Kudos to both Industrial Services Division and Manufacturing Division for exemplary team work during the project journey. Descon is positive that this job will serve as a foundation stone for Aftersales in Qatar and the FY 20-21 will be a prosperous one for the Company. &nbsp;

Dolphin Energy Applauds Desconâ€™s Performance

Descon believes in fostering a company culture dedicated to enhancing customer satisfaction and building strong customer relationships. Hence it is a matter of great pride for Descon Engineering Qatar to recently receive direct appreciation from a very important client, Qatar Chemical Company Limited (Q-Chem). Descon has been a partner of choice for Q-Chem for the past many years. Mr. Jay Bickett, A/CEO Q-Chem recently wrote an appreciation letter to Nadeem Bajwa, CEO Descon Engineering, appreciating the efforts put in by Descon to safely complete the Q-Chem TA 2020. He writes, &ldquo;With Descon as our Main TA partner, we have executed one of the safest, simultaneous turnarounds ever in the history of Q-Chem and RLOC. Together we accomplished zero recordable injuries, zero process safety events and zero environmental events. This achievement was only possible with the excellent contribution, teamwork and commitment from Descon&rsquo;s senior management, site leadership and a safety focused workforce. Also, we recognize Descon&rsquo;s effective management of the huge workforce deployed, logistics involved to manage such unprecedented scope, management of other external issues and the challenges imposed on it due to the COVID-19 situation.&rdquo;Descon believes in creating HSE performance be one of the main indicators of administrative excellence by assimilating HSE into Descon&rsquo;s business procedures thereby sustaining growth, complying with social obligations, protecting the human loss, and the environment. This landmark imitates the company&rsquo;s firm pledge to safety.

Q-Chem Writes Letter of Appreciation to Descon

Descon&rsquo;s Industrial Services Division (PAK BU) is all set to work with Shell once again after two years.

Descon has won a PCC (Procurement, Construction &amp; Commissioning) project from Shell, where Shell Pakistan Limited is interested in the refurbishment&nbsp; of Tanks at Keamari Terminal. Descon will be responsible for the supply of all Material, Fabrication, Installation, and Commissioning.

This achievement is a result of effective bidding, rigorous clarifications, and follow-ups. Descon aims to set an example in operational excellence by delivering quality services with safety which will further pave way for future business opportunities, with Descon becoming a reliable partner of choice for Shell.

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