SEPTEMBER 2006 eppel www.kepcorp.com/ekeppelite Keppel Group Newsletter Keppelite Third semi contract from ENSCO 5 Strong international interest in BFC 8 In the sport light 36 Special Focus: The world @ Keppel MITA(P) NO. 043/11/2005 Keppelite I September 2006 Sept 2006 1 9/29/06, 7:45 PM 5 12 33 Contents BUSINESS Special Focus Expanding environmental presence in China 4 The world @ Keppel 21 Keppel secures third ENSCO semi contract 5 Taking up the maritime challenge 24 Rewarding with record profits 6 Talent grooming 26 Sweet discovery 7 TEAM Inspiring careers 30 Strong international interest in BFC 8 Chan Soo Sen joins Keppel 31 World accolades for Spring City 9 In the sport light 32 Striking it big 10 Family matters 34 Building for the future 12 Super Vision of the industry 36 Springboard for new partnerships 13 Run for man’s best friend Fit for the Royal Navy 14 Mad about the Arts 37 Full throttle ahead PEOPLE Two for the record 15 Driven by passion 38 Sounds like Keppel Service with flying colours 16 Keppelites Abroad Living innovation 18 Storm trooper 39 Preview of the P-53 feat 20 Lunar party by the bay 40 Investing into Quality COMMUNITY Yellow ribbon for new life 41 Sharpening technological edge 27 Presence at maritime exhibition Bonus for the community 42 Why a barrel of oil? 28 Keppel Volunteers Ballooning Funds 43 Making IT safe 29 BACK PAGE Protecting domain space Landmark environment project in Qatar 44 eppel Published for people in the Keppel Group by the Group Corporate Communications Division, Keppel Corporation Limited, 1 HarbourFront Ave, #18-01 Keppel Bay Tower, Singapore 098632. Printed by Image Printers Pte Ltd, Blk 1002, Redhill Industrial Estate, Jalan Bukit Merah, #03-12, Singapore 159456. Editorial Advisor Wang Look Fung Editor Diana Chan Editorial Committee Andrea Lee, Ang Lai Lee, Clara Ko, Fatima Lay, Felicia Lee, Grace Chia, Hong Tin Wei, Ivana Chua, Karin Lam, Kelvin Ng, Lai Siang Chin, Lee Yin Chiin, Low Hooi Hoon, Mohd Nor Nordin, Nicole Tan, Phang Weng Onn, Quek Mong Song, Romell Song, Roy Tan, Sarah Seah, Serena Toh, Teo Chang Ching, Teri Liew, Woon Pek Yong Keppelite I September 2006 CO REG NO: 196800351N Sept 2006 2 9/29/06, 7:45 PM Editorial Embracing the best and the brightest The world is Keppel’s stage. And hailing from We need talent – with the right attitude, its vast corners are Keppelites with multi-talents competencies and a global mindset – to support giving of their very best to better their encore and grow our global businesses. sterling performance year-on-year (see centrespread). Our 29,000 Keppelites of some 40 nationalities are constantly fuelled and challenged to traverse With a footprint in 30 countries, Keppelites, the geography of personal and professional wherever they are, no longer compete on the local landscapes to grow with the Group. level. We are pitting ourselves against international players and global citizens – from the Americans By challenging Keppelites to continue to best their to the Japanese – to not just survive but thrive. performances, Keppel continues to be sought after by businesses around the globe as the choice The embrace of talent, whether from within or partner. outside of Singapore was reiterated recently by Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew. To be the best, we pick the best and become the best. Competition compels us to deliver better Here, Keppel has been ahead of time. We have value. It puts to the test our mettle. For iron long understood and developed this inclusive sharpens iron. We cannot stop the levelling of the approach to talent attraction and management. playing field, but we can level up by pushing much We recognise that in today’s global market, harder and working much smarter. attracting, retaining and rewarding the best talents from Singapore and the world over, will decide This is the Keppel way to continue to create if we excel in our performance or perish. shareholder wealth. And Keppel has much to offer to excite and entice talents of the world. We don’t offer jobs but careers: a world of opportunities literally, with our global span, market and technological leadership in our key businesses for those with willing hearts and the dare to push farther and higher. Keppelite I September 2006 Sept 2006 3 9/29/06, 7:45 PM 4 Business Expanding environmental presence in China In China, Keppel Integrated energy (WTE) solutions in Engineering (KIE) continues China where we have 60% to expand its environmental of the market by bringing our presence through successful suite of services to more cities deliveries and strategic in this country.” collaboration. Keppel Seghers entered into STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP a strategic alliance with EBI WITH CNEPC in 2004 to provide WTE KIE has signed a incineration and wastewater Memorandum of treatment services in China Understanding (MOU) on and overseas. strategic partnership with Inking the MOU in Beijing are (seated left) Mr Lee Boon Watt, Country GM of Keppel Seghers Engineering & Construction China and Mr Pan Xu, GM of CNEPC. Looking on are (from left) China National Environmental Mr Alphonsus Chia, Deputy CEO of IE Singapore and Mr Han Zhi, DGM of CECIC In March this year, Keppel Protection Corporation Seghers secured a (CNEPC) to address the KIE’s state-of-the-art reliability, meet stringent S$13 million contract from biomass and sludge technology, I am confident emissions requirement, as EBI to provide technologies treatment market in China. this partnership is well well as low maintenance and services for the first WTE positioned to introduce costs. plant to be built in the city The ceremony was witnessed our environmental and of Jiangyin, Jiangsu province, by Mr Alphonsus Chia, alternative energy solutions Said Mr Ivan Christiaens, China. Deputy CEO of IE Singapore, to the China market.” Keppel Seghers Global Head and Mr Han Zhi, Deputy of Sales & Marketing, “We Keppel Seghers will provide GM of China Energy DELIVERING are very happy to have its proprietary equipment Conservation Investment SATISFACTION IN successfully delivered this design and technical services Corporation (CECIC), the SUZHOU project to the satisfaction of for the furnace, boiler parent company of CNEPC. The commissioning and our valued customer China and flue gas cleaning delivery of the Suzhou Everbright International components of plant. When Mr Chua Chee Wui, CEO of SuNeng Waste Incineration (EBI). completed in end 2007, the KIE, said “This partnership Power Plant in Jiangsu WTE plant will be able to will accelerate our efforts to Province of China was a “The plant was completed in treat 800 tonnes of secure a share of the growing success. It is capable of 24 months, which is very fast municipal waste a day. market for green and treating 1050 tons of waste for projects of this nature. alternative energy in China per day to generate 24 MW This speaks volumes about Added Ivan, “Our partnership and beyond. It is part of our of green energy. our ability to work within with EBI has been a win-win continuous effort to grow tight schedules to deliver for both parties. We look our presence in China by Keppel Seghers supplied its quality and robust solutions. forward to fostering a closer establishing strategic state-of-the-art furnace, collaborative relationship with partnerships with like- boiler and flue gas cleaning “China remains a key market EBI as we work hand-in-hand minded partners. system to the plant. These for Keppel Seghers. We are to grow our presence in the technologies have a proven keen to strengthen our environment protection “With CNEPC’s capital and track record of allowing plant position as the market leader industry of China.” keppelite network resources and operators to enjoy high plant for imported waste-to- Keppelite I September 2006 Sept 2006 4 9/29/06, 7:46 PM Business 5 Keppel FELS secures third semi contract from ENSCO Keppel FELS Limited (Keppel Keppel FELS are on schedule depth if required. Each rig is ENSCO, headquartered in FELS) has secured a repeat and within budget. fitted with a DPS2 dynamic Dallas, Texas, owns and order for an ultra-deepwater positioning system, eight operates a modern fleet of semisubmersible (semi) “We are committed to our 2600KW thrusters and a offshore drilling rigs servicing drilling rig from a wholly- long-term strategy of single conventional two the petroleum industry on a owned subsidiary of ENSCO increasing our deepwater rig million pound quad drilling global basis. keppelite International Incorporated fleet. We remain confident derrick system, with (ENSCO). with regard to the offshore accommodation for up to market, particularly in the 150 persons. The total project deep and ultra-deepwater value is approximately sectors. To meet the US$385 million. To be named anticipated growing demand ENSCO 8502, the semi is for efficient ultra-deepwater scheduled for delivery by the drilling equipment, we have end of 2009. decided to commission the construction of our third Mr Choo Chiau Beng, 8500 Series™ semi with Chairman & CEO of Keppel Keppel FELS.” Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M), the parent company This rig is similar to the first of Keppel FELS, said, “For the two semis, ENSCO 8500 and last six years, we have been ENSCO 8501, which will be building one rig a year for delivered in the second ENSCO. In the past 12 quarter of 2008 and first months, we are happy to quarter of 2009 respectively. have secured three new Keppel FELS is also building semisubmersible orders from an ultra-high specification them. jackup rig, ENSCO 108, for ENSCO, and this rig is “This speaks of a strong vote scheduled for delivery in the of confidence in Keppel FELS second quarter of 2007.