Petrochemicals Complex

A major risk evaluation project was carried out in Monterrey and Tampico in Mexico for Underwriters on a leading group of companies, which produce automotive parts, cabling, petrochemicals, and many other products. This review was carried out end of 1997 and involved three sites, one manufacturing transformers, one power and magnet cabling and the third PVC Resin, Phthalic Anhydride, Plastisicers and PVC Compounds for use in the group.

Philippines Refinery

An insurance review for International Insurers of a main refinery and oil terminal in the Philippines.

Polish Refinery

A risk engineering survey and valuation was carried out of the Czechowice Refinery in November 1998.

Polish Refinery

A risk engineering survey and valuation was carried out of the Gdansk Refinery in January 2003.

PKN Refinery & Petrochemicals

A risk engineering survey and valuation was carried out of the PKN Orlen Facilities in January 2003.

Portugal Refineries

Risk engineering surveys of two refineries.

Portugal Gas Facilities

A survey was conducted on various properties. This review included major onshore sites connected to several gas fields. Various cases were evaluated for potential loss scenarios to re-evaluate the insurance programme.

PTT Gas and Oil Facilities

A business interruption study was undertaken on the Gas Production Systems in Thailand during March 1998. This review included major onshore sites connected to offshore gas fields. Various cases were evaluated for potential loss scenarios to re-evaluate the insurance programme.

Qatar LNG Project

Risk Engineering Survey of both the Offshore Platforms and Onshore LNG Trains for a Tender held by the Owner/Operator. This project is at present under construction completion and involves the production of up to 5 million Tonnes per Annum of Liquefied Natural Gases for export to Asia/Far East. The surveys were completed mid-1999. The sites was re-surveyed in 2002, in conjunction with a separate facility for a joint insurance programme.

Qatar Petroleum

Risk Engineering Reviews of both the Offshore Platforms and Onshore Fields, Ras Laffan Port and City, LNG plants, Mesaieed Crude and Condensate Refinery and Halul Island Storage for a Tender held by the Owner/Operator. The surveys were completed end of 2001.

Romanian Oil Refinery

An insurance inspection was carried out at the main oil refinery in Romania which was recently purchased by an oil company from the FSU.

Romanian Oil Refineries/Petrochemicals

An insurance inspection was carried out at two refineries in Romania owned by Rompetrol and a third site (Oltchim) for petrochemicals.

Russian Fertilizer Plant

Risk review of a major Russian fertilizer plant producing ammonia, ammonium nitrate, N-P-K.

Russian Gas Storage

Risk review of a Russian LPG Bottling Plant.

Russian Oil Transportation Network

Engineering surveys of four of the largest pipelines in Russia and valuation of terminals and other property in 2001. Surveys conducted over a period of 30 days.

Russian Oil Refinery

Engineering survey on a refinery in Russia and valuation of property 1997 (LUKOIL - Volgograd).

Russian Oil Refinery

Engineering survey on one of the largest refineries in Russia and valuation of property 1998 and 2003 (LUKOIL - Perm).

Russian Oil Refinery & Petrochemicals

Engineering survey on a refinery in Russia and valuation of property 2000 and 2003 (LUKOIL – Ukhta in Komi and Saratov).

Russian Oil Fields

Suregrove have carried out surveys at eleven major oilfields across Russia owned by Lukoil.

Russian Oil Refineries

As part of an insurance tender, four Russian oil refineries owned by Yukos were surveyed in June 1998. Suregrove prepared underwriting information including a replacement value for each refinery plus four separate survey reports. The reports were issued to the winning broker for placement of the insurance requirements in the market.

Sibneft Oil Fields, Pipeline & Refinery

Risk engineering survey of a number of oil fields and a major refinery for underwriters in Russia. This involved a 10 day site visit in September 2000, repeated in 2002, 2003 and 2004.

South Africa Gas/Oil Plant Engineering

Evaluation of a major offshore to onshore gas & refined product facility directly for Insurers during 1995 and 2001.

South American Gas Transport Companies

Risk evaluation of some of the largest gas distribution companies in South America involving major gas trunklines, liquids separation plants and LPG terminals. Loss evaluation/accident investigation for Government Authorities. Most recent work in January 2001.

South Korea Petrochemicals

Risk survey of two giant petrochemicals complexes in Yeochon, S. Korea.

South Korea Petrochemicals

Risk engineering survey of the largest petrochemicals producer in South Korea for underwriters.

Spain Facilities

A due diligence study was undertaken on storage facilities in Spain during August 1999 for a major USA company.

Sudan Oil Field Pipeline & Terminals

Risk engineering survey of a 1500 Km Pipeline and Storage Terminals for underwriters in Sudan. This involved a 10 day site visit in July 2000, which was repeated in 2002.

Suriname Refinery

Risk engineering survey of a small refinery for underwriters in Suriname. This involved a 3 day site visit in January 2001.

Taiwan Petrochemicals

Risk survey of a large company in Taiwan.

Tatneft Oil Fields

Risk engineering survey of a number of oil fields for underwriters in Russia. This involved an 8 day site visit in December 2000 and repeated in 2003.

Thailand

Risk surveys of two large ethylene cracking plants in Thailand for tender purposes. This work was repeated in 1999.

Thailand Petrochemicals

Risk engineering survey of a large aromatics plant.

Trinidad Methanol Plant

Risk engineering survey of a large natural gas to methanol plant and environmental audit of the complex.

Turkish Refineries

Risk engineering review of the three main refineries and also two petrochemicals plants in Turkey. This was carried out in 1994/5 and repeated in 2001, 2002 and 2003. The project included rationalisation of the recommendations made during a 10 year period.

Turkish Properties

A due diligence study was undertaken on storage facilities in Turkey during July 1999 for Enron.

Ukrainian Refineries

Engineering review of the two main refineries in the Ukraine. One review was required by a prospective investor, the second exercise involved a safety audit of the plant prior to a Private take-over. These were carried out in 1999.

Ukrainian Refinery

Engineering review of a main refinery in Odessa in the Ukraine. This was recently purchased by Lukoil.

Ukrainian Refinery

Engineering review of a main refinery in LiNos in the Ukraine.

Ukrainian Pipelines

Engineering review of a main oil pipeline facility in the Ukraine.

Venezuela Polypropylene

Risk engineering survey of a complex for the insurance markets.

Western Siberia & FSU Oil Fields

Risk surveys of two joint venture projects (Russian/Canadian) for leading underwriters including control of well, utilities and fire risks assessment.

Western Siberia Oil Field

Risk surveys of a Russian/American joint venture for leading underwriters including control of well, utilities and fire risks assessment in May 1999.

Yemen Oil Storage

Risk review and engineering advice on renovation of two sites in Aden.

Yaroslav Refinery

Engineering review of a main refinery and associated oilfields in Russia (March 2001).