UK businesses remain under pressure, but opportunities are cause for optimism
Posted 05/03/2014
Apparently the UK economy is growing at its fastest rate since 2007, but it certainly doesn’t feel that way for UK businesses. Read More…
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Local news focuses on Hinkley … but bigger opportunities overseas
Posted 18/12/2013
Over the last week our inbox has been filling up with news stories about the big project which is taking place on our doorstep here in Somerset at Hinkley Point. Set to be the first investment in new nuclear power in the UK for many years, the project offers both opportunity for firms and controversy. From headlines asking if the project complies with EU aid rules, to questions over whether it is too ambitious to place 57% of work with UK firms, it is certain to be an interesting project. Read More…
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Can you provide expertise in pre-qualification, bidding, HSEQ, scheduling and delivering consistent quality?
Posted 13/12/2013
Our customers in the Kazakhstan oil and gas market tell us that their local supply chain needs help and support at delivering the high standards expected by international firms in relation to: Read More…
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Boarding the Red Eye Flight
Posted 04/12/2013
Like most international travellers contemplating an overseas trip, last night I tried to get to sleep without success, thinking what do I need, which coat do I take, have I got my passport, have I packed X, Y & Z, and then thinking the dreaded “I must go to sleep, I must go to sleep” – a vicious circle. Read More…
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Kazakhstan tax return deadlines appoach
Posted 28/11/2013
For those companies that are already trading and tax registered in Kazakhstan, please note that the tax year end is now approaching and for those that have traded better than expected it may be necessary to make an additional advanced Corporate Income Tax (“CIT”) declaration for the tax year ended 31 December 2013. Read More…
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Tengiz MOU signed: opportunities continue to grow in Kazakhstan
Posted 22/11/2013
Kazakhstan authorities report that a Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between government and Tengizchevroil LLP, known as TCO, that sets out their joint commitment to expanding production at the field.
The MOU maps out the responsibilities of each party to enable delivery of the Future Growth Project (FGP) and Wellhead Pressure Management Project (WPMP).
According to Trend, the projects will enable increased production from 26 million to 38 million tons of oil per year.
Projects on this scale require expertise in a wide range of fields including engineering, construction, information technology. We’re heading out to Kazakhstan next month to talk to local contacts in more depth about their requirements. Let us know if this looks like something you’d like to be part of.