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Rb CORROSIOn SERVICES

www.corrosion.co.nz

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RBCS (A division of NZ Inspection Rentals Ltd) are protective coating and corrosion mitigation specialists 

providing atmospheric corrosion mitigation solutions to the oil and gas, marine and petrochemical industries. 

Activities include planning, specification preparation and in-plant budgeting. Ron Berry has more than 30 years 

experience in the corrosion management industries in New Zealand, Australia and South Pacific regions. He 

is a CBIP and NACE Level 2 registered protective coatings and linings inspector. His background includes 

corrosion assessment and management, protective coating applications, contract management, project 

management, third party inspections of protective coatings, passive fire protection and thermal insulation. 

20 of these years were associated with the oil and gas offshore and onshore processing industries combating 

corrosion, planning and budgeting maintenance painting programs. We provide high end reporting with the 

assistance of the latest testing, inspection and monitoring equipment available in New Zealand and Australia.

refiNiNg NZ

www.refiningnz.com 

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As New Zealand’s leading supplier of refined petroleum products, the New Zealand Refining Company is a 

major contributor to both the local community and the country’s economy. The New Zealand Refining Company 

is the country’s only oil refinery and the leading supplier of refined petroleum products to the New Zealand 

market, including petrol, diesel, aviation fuel and other products. Positioned at the very heart of the fuel 

industry in today’s world of increasing environmental awareness, we are extremely conscious of our corporate 

and community responsibilities in terms of environmental sustainability. That’s why we are currently upgrading 

the refinery to produce cleaner fuels for future generations and why we are committed to protecting the 

refinery’s unique environment at the mouth of the beautiful Whangarei Harbour.

rem - resource & 

EnVIROnMEnTAL 

MAnAGEMEnT (nELSOn) LTD

www.remltd.co.nz

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Environmental consultancy specialising in consents (RMA, Conservation Act, Maritime Transport Act regimes 

in particular) for both the onshore and offshore petroleum exploration and production industries. Currently 

working with the Government on forthcoming EEZ environmental legislation on behalf of offshore petroleum 

and seabed mining clients, and its ramifications for two major projects.

ROCKPOInT

www.rockpoint.co.nz

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Rockpoint is a specialist provider of investment banking and corporate advisory services, with a core

focus of the resources and infrastructure sectors. Investment banking services include project financing, 

structured finance, M&A (including due diligence procedures and negotiation), and business case and 

infrastructure development.  Corporate Advisory services include investment strategy development, corporate 

advisory, industry research, financial modelling — including valuation and special purpose models – and economic 

impact assessments. Rockpoint offers its clients competitive advantage through combining financial expertise 

with direct industry experience in oil and gas, electricity, ports, shipping and transport, specialist infrastructure, 

energy and resources experience in Australia and New Zealand, strong relationships with industry participants 

and investors, independence, and ensuring optimal selection of counter-parties and structures.

ROCKWELL AUTOMATIOn

www.rockwellautomation.co.nz

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At Rockwell Automation helping manufacturers succeed and grow is what we do best — with industrial 

automation control and information solutions designed to give our customers a competitive advantage. 

From stand-alone, industrial components to enterprise-wide integrated systems, our solutions have proven 

themselves across a wide range of industries and in some of the most demanding manufacturing environments. 

End users and machine builders (OEMs) alike rely on our comprehensive portfolio of products, software and 

services to deliver value and help them meet their objectives: faster time to market - through the speed, 

responsiveness and flexibility of automated manufacturing, lower total cost of ownership - through scalable, 

modular, energy-efficient and open automation control and information systems, better asset management/ 

optimization — through diagnostics, condition-based monitoring, failure analysis and storage management and 

broader manufacturing business risk management — through process variability analysis, regulatory compliance 

and safety solutions.

safety solutioNs

www.safetysolutions.co.nz

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Safety Solutions Ltd has been providing specialist engineering services to industry since 1993. Our areas 

of expertise are process safety - independent HAZOP facilitation, HAZOP training (over 1,400 leaders and 

participants trained), risk assessment (qualitative and quantitative), SIL determination and facilitation, alarm 

management and facilitation, and incident investigation. We offer training - process, process control, process 

safety, operator training simulator and advanced process control and real time optimisation - consulting, 

implementation, audit and regulatory control.

schlumberger

www.slb.com

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Schlumberger is the leading oilfield services provider, trusted to deliver superior results and improved E&P 

performance for oil and gas companies around the world. Through our well site operations and in our research 

and engineering facilities, we are working to develop products, services and solutions that optimize customer 

performance in a safe and environmentally sound matter.

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SEnATE

www.senatecommunications.co.nz

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Senate is one of Australasia’s leading communication consultancies with offices in Wellington, Auckland, Sydney 

and Melbourne and partners in Britain, Europe, Middle East, and the United States. We are particularly strong 

in the New Zealand energy sector, offering clients strategic advice, reputation management, stakeholder and 

media relations and crisis communications. We build partnerships with our clients based on mutual benefit, 

quantifying results, personal, high-quality service. Senate brings value to clients through the experience and 

talents of our staff, and investment in research and academic developments in our fields of expertise.

sgs NZ ltd

www.nz.sgs.com

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SGS is the world’s leading testing, inspection, verification, and certification business. Established in 1878, SGS 

started by offering agricultural inspection services to grain traders in Europe. From those early beginnings, we 

grew in size and scope as our agricultural inspection services spread around the world. During the mid 20th 

century, we began to diversify and started offering inspection, testing and verification services across a variety 

of sectors, including industrial, minerals and oil, gas and chemicals among others. In 1981, the company went 

public. The current structure of SGS, consisting of 10 business segments operating across 10 geographical 

regions, was formed in 2001. In New Zealand, SGS NZ Ltd supports many clients in the agricultural, wool 

testing, consumer testing services, systems certifications, minerals, industrial and oil and gas sectors employing 

approximately 550 staff. SGS NZ Ltd is a large provider of oil and gas services including statutory inspection, 

NDT, materials testing, condition monitoring, and port staffing, maintenance, and lab testing facilities. Currently 

SGS NZ Ltd delivers these services from our 26 sites across the country.

shell

www.shell.co.nz

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Since its first investment in exploration 100 years ago, Shell has helped to lay the foundations for today’s 

thriving oil and gas industry. Its operating ventures produce around 80 percent of the gas needed for the New 

Zealand market. Shell’s exploration and production centres on three major assets in the Taranaki region. We are 

majority equity holder (83.75%) of the Māui gas and condensate field and have a share in Kapuni (50%), New

Zealand’s oldest gas and condensate field. Shell is also the largest joint venture partner (48%) and the operator

of the technologically advanced Pohokura field. Shell has a 50 percent share Shell Todd Oil Services (STOS), 

which operates the Māui and Kapuni fields. It is a major employer in New Zealand, with more than 300 staff

in Taranaki and Wellington. Shell is constantly looking at new opportunities for exploration such as the Ruru 

prospect off the South Taranaki coast.

SPECIALIST EnGInEERInG 

SERVICES

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Specialist Engineering have been providing a service to the engineering industry for over 25 years. Companies 

and people come to visit us because they can walk through the door with a minor or major problems and talk 

directly with the person doing the job. The team at Specialist Engineering have 88 years collective involvement 

in precision machining, tooling, light to heavy general engineering and automotive. Every client enjoys the 

can do attitude we provide for reclamation of bearing or seal areas on shafts, soft or hardened spline cutting, 

soft or hardened pins and bushes manufacturing,  gear cutting, keyways, lapping, metal spraying, specialist 

welding-cast,stainless,aluminium and other alloys. We can repair or make new components depending on client 

requirements

SPx CORPORATIOn

www.spx.com

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SPX Corporation is a Fortune 500 multi-industry manufacturing leader, headquartered in Charlotte, North 

Carolina. With 15,000 employees and a presence in 35 countries, we offer highly specialised engineered 

solutions to solve critical problems for customers. Our brands include GD Engineering, APV, Bran+Luebbe, 

Copes-Vulcan, Delair, Dollinger, Johnson Pump, Johnson Marine, Lightnin, Plenty, M&J Valve, Marley Cooling 

Towers and Vokes. SPX brands offer a full range of after-sales products, backed by service technicians, to 

ensure that the original equipment continues to operate at its maximum performance.

STAPLES RODWAy TARAnAKI 

LTD

www.staplesrodway.com

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Staples Rodway was founded in 1945 in Auckland and is now New Zealand’s leading independent accounting firm. 

It has regional offices throughout New Zealand and is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, an 

association of CA and consulting firms with offices worldwide. Staples Rodway is renowned for its expertise in 

the area of tax. The Staples Tax guide has always been the pre-eminent tax publication in New Zealand and was 

originally written by Frank Rodway and published by Staples Rodway in our early years. Staples Rodway now have 

offices in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Hawkes Bay, Taranaki and Christchurch. Staples Rodway has extensive 

dealings with the O&G industry and provides a broad range of professional services to meet client needs.

steel & tube

steelandtube.co.nz

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Steel and Tube is the largest distributor of steel and allied products in New Zealand, specialising in structural 

steel, pipe and fittings, valves, fasteners, industrial products, gaskets and studbolts. Shell Approved Materials 

and major valve agencies Kitz, Neway, Valmatic and many more.

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STOS

www.stos.co.nz

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Shell Todd Oil Services (STOS) operates on behalf of Shell Exploration NZ Ltd and Todd Energy for assets in 

the Taranaki region. STOS is owned by Shell (50%) and Todd Energy (50%). It operates Kapuni and Maui assets

on behalf of their shareholders Shell, Todd and OMV. STOS also provides support to Pohokura’s operator Shell 

Exploration NZ limited. Collectively from these fields, STOS is responsible for producing the majority of New 

Zealand’s energy supply. The ownership structure for Kapuni is Shell 50%, Todd 50%; and Maui is Shell 87.75%,

OMV 10% and Todd 6.25%. During its more than 50 years in operation, STOS has set operational, environmental

and safety benchmarks in the New Zealand oil and gas industry. The company currently employs more than 

300 local and expatriate personnel in a wide variety of roles including operations, sub-surface analysis, drilling, 

engineering and support services. It also indirectly employs many more through a wide range of contractors.

symoNs traNsport/eNergy 

SERVICES

www.symonstransport.co.nz

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Symons Transport is one of New Zealand’s major trucking firms with extensive experience in the carting of 

liquids, ranging from milk to wine. As a result of their innovative developments and partnerships, Symons have 

made significant in-roads into the oil and gas industry with the introduction of their specialised double-walled 

tankers. These tankers enable waxy crude to be transported more efficiently and effectively than the traditional 

tankers as a result of their heat retention properties, reducing costs for the client.

TARAnAKI EnGInEERInG

www.taranakieng.co.nz

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Taranaki Engineering is a New Plymouth based structural steel fabrication mechanical engineering company. 

With a workshop strategically located with a provincial industrial area, and close to a heavy haul route and 

the Port of Taranaki, this company has an unrivalled reputation for providing high quality services to clients in 

numerous sector groups. The fabrication and pipe spooling division of Taranaki Engineering has progressively 

developed an international reputation for quality and innovation. These attributes, and the ability to work 

to international specifications and codes, have been awarded by direct requests for services from as far as 

Europe. Careful attention to and investment in procedures and labour based skills, has allowed this division 

to successfully undertake works in carbon, stainless and alloy steels to exacting standards. This division is 

structured on a cellular basis and operates structural steel independently to and remotely from the company 

workshop. The division is engaged in on site construction and installation of mechanical plant and pipe work in 

carbon and stainless steels.

techNip oceaNia

www.technip.com

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Technip, with 23,000 employees worldwide, is a world leader in the fields of project management, engineering 

and construction for the oil and gas industry with proven expertise in sub-sea, off-shore and on-shore. Technip 

has operating centres and industrial assets on five continents, and operates its own fleet of specialised vessels 

for pipeline installation and subsea construction. The Asia Pacific assets include a Diving Support Vessel and 

a newly commissioned flexible pipe manufacturing plant in Malaysia. Technip’s operating centre in Perth, 

Western Australia, services subsea, onshore and offshore oil and gas developments in Australia, New Zealand, 

Papua New Guinea and New Caledonia. Technip is a global player, with a local strategy aimed at establishing 

a long term presence wherever needed; not only for the life of a project. In addition to Perth, Technip recently

established offices in Brisbane and New Plymouth, New Zealand. The New Plymouth office was formally opened

in March 2011, and re-affirms Technip’s commitment to servicing the region. This new office allows Technip to 

bring its global capability to the New Zealand energy market for the benefit of the local operators.

teltherm

www.teltherm.co.nz

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Teltherm offers a multitude of options for the supply and repair of industrial instruments — pressure, 

temperature, level, flow, relief valves, calibration, burner safety and much more. In addition to distributing major 

brands of instrumentation — some of which include; Honeywell, Mercer Valve, Cameron, Penberthy, Dwyer,

ITT Neo-Dyn, Flir, Mid-West, and Thermoprobe — we customise our own branded pressure and temperature 

instruments. When you consult with Teltherm, you gain the advantage of 60-plus years experience in industrial 

instrumentation. Teltherm adds that value to every transaction and at every consultation opportunity.

TEnIx

www.tenix.com

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Tenix is a leading provider of end-to-end services to utility and industrial asset owners across Australia, NZ and 

Pacific Islands. We design, construct, operate, maintain and manage assets to deliver optimal results for owners 

and their customers. As an independent service provider we are unique in offering in-house solutions including 

engineering design, project and program management, construction, commissioning and operation of utility 

and industrial assets.

tosha ltd

www.tosha.co.nz

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TOSHA are industrial trainers, auditors and consultants operating New Zealand wide. The three main training 

areas are safety, health and environment, working at height, and driver and machinery operator training and 

licence endorsement, including crane. TOSHA is NZQA registered at a Private Training Establishment and

specialises in client specific deliveries as opposed to public training. Some public training is available. The industry 

sectors worked within include petrochemical and gas, electricity transmission and distribution, roading (civil and 

construction), construction, ports and shipping, transport (land and air), fertiliser, engineering and manufacture, 

forestry, access, food, warehousing, health, local body, telecommunications, mining, fishing and many others. 

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traNsfield worley ltd

www.transfieldworley.co.nz

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Transfield Worley offers a complete range of engineering and construction services across a full spectrum of 

industries. We have worked with many of New Zealand’s leading industrial companies, successfully delivering 

services ranging from concept evaluation and feasibility studies, through detailed engineering and design, to 

procurement and construction, maintenance and operations support.

VAUSE TRAInInG CEnTRE

www.vausetraining.co.nz

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The Vause Training Centre is a unique, innovative, newly established training centre for the O&G industry, 

which leverages the vision and extensive industry experience of Vause Oil Production Services. The unique 

aspect of the facility is its combination of classroom learning with a simulation centre (located at the facility) 

which replicates key aspects of actual O&G site working but without the risks. This is a key attribute given the 

H&S implications of modern world O&G. Located in DeHavilland Drive, Bell Block, New Plymouth - Taranaki 

- New Zealand’s Energy province, the facility is ideally located. It also is in close proximity to O&G sites, key 

companies, transport and quality accommodation. Training facilities include a modern training room, breakout 

rooms, workshop (with heavy duty benches and essentials tools), wellhead and outdoor space (300m deep well 

complete with Christmas tree, pressure and flow capability). The facility offers a range of O&G courses, and can 

also tailor training to meet the specific needs of businesses.

veNture southlaNd

www.southlandnz.com

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Venture Southland the regional development agency for Southland and is involved with many of the projects, 

activities and events that make Southland a great place to live work and visit. The agency promotes Southland 

to the world, develops business and enterprise within the region and helps to ensure it is a great place to live. 

Venture Southland is a valuable contact point for those involved in (or interested in) the oil, gas and energy 

industry in Southland. Venture Southland also enjoys a positive working relationship with Venture Taranaki - the 

regional development agency for Taranaki.

VEnTURE TARAnAKI

www.taranaki.info & www.energystream.co.nz

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Venture Taranaki (VT) is the regional development agency for Taranaki - NZ’s premier O&G region. VT provides 

a suite of commercially neutral , free services to assist the development of the Taranaki regional economy 

e.g. business assistance, industry development, events, tourism, regional intelligence and regional marketing. 

Services offered to the O&G industry include industry promotion via the EnergyStream.co.nz portal, O&G 

Capability Database, facilitation of the OGST cluster, skills attraction/development, trade missions, seminars, 

free jobs web site, export development initiatives, business training and technology grants, general information, 

assistance and guidance. VT also has a Hub & Spoke relationship with colleagues in the emerging O&G regions.

weldwell NZ

www.weldwell.co.nz

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Weldwell New Zealand is a manufacturer and importer of quality welding products. Our quality electrodes 

are manufactured in New Zealand by New Zealanders for New Zealanders. Weldwell has exclusive supply 

arrangements with a number of the world’s leading manufacturers of welding equipment and consumables 

including - Miller (Weldwell has been a Miller Distributor since 1960), Hobart, WIA, Bernard, Tregaskiss and CK

Worldwide. Weldwell New Zealand is recognized for the quality range of arc welding electrodes manufactured 

at their Napier factory, and is the primary supplier of electrodes and welding products within New Zealand and 

the sole Australasian manufacturer of arc welding electrodes, exporting to markets throughout Australia and 

the Pacific. The company has a world class team of people who will go the extra mile to provide you with top 

quality products and customer service. Weldwell has a team of over 60 staff located throughout New Zealand 

and also has a network of distributors throughout the country. 

WELLS

www.wells.co.nz

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A privately owned electrical and instrumentation contracting, metering services and technology development 

business, commenced in 1984 in the Taranaki area. We currently have five national offices and sixteen service 

bases throughout New Zealand. The company is extensively involved in the O&G industry and has a lengthy 

track record and experience servicing this industry and its diversity of project needs.

WESTERn WORK bOATS LTD

www.workboats.co

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Marine contractors providing workboats for support services, including chase boats, supply boats, seismic 

vessels, and hydrographic vessels.

witt - westerN iNstitute of 

techNology at taraNaki 

www.witt.ac.nz

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The Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT) is a quality Government-owned tertiary education 

institution based in New Zealand’s premier oil and gas region. WITT offers courses from certificate to degree 

level across a wide range of areas, including business, nursing, hospitality, Maori, humanities, media, art, 

electrical, engineering, automotive, welding, carpentry, architecture, computing, social sciences and agriculture. 

Specialist courses for the oil and gas industry are also provided. This includes the certificate in process 

engineering (oil and gas) which seeks to develop students’ knowledge and skills for entry level employment 

as Process Operators in the oil and gas and chemical industries. The course covers an introduction to process 

operations, safety and risk management, basic chemistry and thermodynamics, petrochemical processes, 

petroleum projects, gas testing and the other operational and generic skill sets. It has been designed with input 

from the Petroleum Skills Association of NZ and is “industry based”, with a significant amount of sponsored work 

placement where students gain a broad exposure to the local industry.