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11 Feb/March 2015 www.esb.ie/em Innovation MAJOR NEW BAHRAIN CONTRACT FOR ESB INTERNATIONAL ESB INTERNATIONAL has received the Letter Of Award for a significant new contract from Electricity & Water Authority (EWA) of Bahrain. The letter was presented during a visit to Bahrain in December 2014 by ESB Chief Executive, Pat O'Doherty, and ESB International Managing Director, Ollie Brogan. The new contract is for owner's engineer consultancy services on the first phase of EWA's latest large transmission development. This latest transmission development is known as '12-16' with a capital budget of €720 million. ESB International's contract for consultancy services for phase one is valued at approximately €4.5 million. This contract was won in the face of strong competition and is a clear indication of the high regard that EWA has for the high quality services which ESB International has been delivering to them for almost forty years. We are regarded by EWA as a "trusted partner". Under this new contract ESB International will provide a wide range of owner's engineer consultancy services for the development of eight 220/66/11kV substations, thirty-one 66/11kV substations and associated 220kV and 66kV cable works. ESB International's project team for delivering the project will be split between our offices in Ireland and in Bahrain. The project team is headed by Mark Halpin. Dr. Ray O'Gorman and his design team are drawing upon a wide pool of internal experts in the fields of power system modelling, HV cables, HV switchgear, protection and control, civil works, power transformers, SCADA and telecommunications. The site team is headed by Brendan Stafford who is supported by a large group of experienced professionals. All activities on site come under the watchful eye of Tom Ralph, our Resident Country Manager. EWA has embarked on a series of large transmission developments to meet their average annual demand growth of 7%. The electricity transmission systems in Bahrain currently transfers 3,500MW of power from the generating stations to the consumers through thirty 220kV substations, one hundred and forty 66kV substations, 450km of 220kV cable circuits and 1,100km of 66kV cable circuits. Over 33% of the current network has been established within the past 15 years under the supervision of ESB International. n Above and below: MD ESB International, Ollie Brogan, at the launch of the CSR Art Competition at Ballyfermot College. IN 1975 ESB set up an international arm of the business which we now know as ESB International. The overall remit of this business was to commercialise the vast experience that had been developed in ESB and sell this experience to clients across the globe. A secondary remit for the company was to gain experience in international markets and apply this experience back home. Over the past 40 years we have seen ESB International work in 120 countries, developing best practice standards in engineering and win awards for customer excellence. Over the coming year we will be hosting events in our international markets and at home to celebrate our 40 years in international business. These events will celebrate the efforts of our staff in building ESB International's business in Ireland and across the globe and engage us with our customers and other stakeholders in markets in Ireland and internationally. In Quarter 1 of 2015 we kicked off the 40th activity with a CSR art competition and a reflection for our retired colleagues, who over the course of the past 40 years played a role in building the company which is now known as ESB International. CSR Art Competition Ollie Brogan, MD ESB International, ESB presents at International Conference on Ocean Energy JAMES TEDD, Project Manager, Emerging Energy Technologies ESB, spoke at the 5th International Conference on Ocean Energy (ICOE) which took place in November in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. ICOE is the global venue for the exchange of information and building relationships in order to grow a world-wide marine renewable energy industry. James Tedd spoke about Ocean Energy, specifically the ESB Westwave 5MW demonstration project off the coast of Co. Clare, Ireland. ESB International was also represented at the SEAI exhibition stand which was showcasing Ireland's ocean energy expertise. P13 Celebrating ESB's 40 years in International Business Pictured (l-r): Brendan Stafford ESB International Bahrain Office, Pat O'Doherty ESB Chief Executive, EWA Chief Executive Shaikh Nawaf Al Khalifa, Ollie Brogan Managing Director ESB International, Tom Ralph ESB International Resident Manager Bahrain, Johan Swan ESB International Manager International Networks. ESB INTERNATIONAL Innovation Conference in Dublin James Tedd, Project Manager, Emerging Technologies ESB. The event aims to advance ocean energy by sharing recent experiences from development, demonstration and technology transfer efforts. It hopes to accelerate development by stimulating collaboration between companies, researchers and development centres. n the Unitarian Church in St. Stephen's Green in Dublin where up to 90 of our ex-colleagues attended. A reception followed in ESB International where Ollie Brogan, MD ESB International, thanked everyone responsible for building the international side of the business to the success it is today. Over the course of the year EM will keep you up to date on events at home and abroad. For any queries please contact communications@esbi.ie. n launched an art competition with Ballyfermot College of Art and Design where the students will develop pieces of artwork to showcase ESB International's 40 years in international business. The winning entry will receive a cash prize and their artwork will hold a place in ESB International's Reception area. Reflection Event 40 years in international business - thanks for making it happen A reflection ceremony was held in Emer Brogan and John Doyle. Music was a key part of the service held in the Unitarian Church. Vincent Flynn with Don Moore and Audrey Hamilton. Free Parking and Charging in Q-Park Sites in Cork City There is an extra benefit for electric vehicle drivers shopping in Cork City Centre with free parking and charging in Q-Park sites. ESB has supplied and installed eight publicly-accessible electric vehicle charge points at four Q-Park sites in Cork City. Two charging facilities are now available at each Q-Park in the city and will incorporate free designated parking for up to four hours, enabling drivers to recharge their EV. The participating Q-Park car parks Patrick Kirby, ESB ecars, and Kate Hyland charging at one of the Q-Park sites in Cork. are Q-Park Grand Parade, City Hall, Carroll's Quay and St. Finbar's. This initiative is part of Drive4Zero, which is a unique and exciting pilot project that aims to promote the use of electric vehicles in the Cork area. n http://www.esb.ie/em

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