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JEL INSIDER
JEL
celebrates
Golden Jubilee
“Golden Jubilee,
the 50th year that JEL
has been formed”
< Page 12
2,400 MW Gas-Fired Combined Cycle Power Plant Project < Page 2 | JUN 2021
FEATURED
PROJECTS
Ratch Cogen Expansion (RCOX) Project Signing Ceremony < Page 3 |
Hamriyah IPP 1,800 MW Combined Cycle Power Plant Project < Page
6 | BCC2 Combined Cycle Power Plant Project < Page 7 | Glow Energy
Phase 2 Replacement Cogeneration Plant < Page 8 | Rayong Waste-
to-Energy Project < Page 10 | China Gezhouba Group Company
(CGGC): UAQ Independent Water 150 MIGD SWRO Desalination
Project | 18 MWp Ground Mounted PV Solar Project < Page 11
JEL Golden Jubilee 2021 < Page 12 | Mr Toh shared his experience in
INSIDER
SPECIAL
Insider Conversation< Page 16
2,400 MW Gas-Fired Ratch Cogen Expansion
Combined Cycle Power Plant Project (RCOX) Project
in UAE Signing Ceremony
ST20 1st Concrete Casting
Project Overview
The construction duration for CW Intake
Fujairah F3 is a 2,400 MW Gas-Fired Structure was 9 months, which is an
Combined Cycle Power Plant Project. The incredibly challenging schedule. To reduce
plant is located 20 km North of the city of the construction duration, we introduced
Fujairah, in the Gulf of Oman of United Arab slipform method. The reinforcement bar
Emirates. installation and concrete casting, from
the bottom to the top of the 13-meter-tall-
The F3 Power Plant is being developed wall, were completed in 24 hours without
as an Independent Power Producer stopping. Same for the 3,700m3 Large CW
(IPP) project by F3 Holding Company, a Intake raft foundation, we completed cast
consortium formed by Abu Dhabi Power monolith in 39 hours without stopping. It
Corporation and Japan’s Marubeni was achieved through careful planning and
Corporation. The Owner’s Consultant for good teamwork execution.
the F3 Power Plant Project is Fitchner and First Virtual Contract Signing
the EPC for the project is Samsung C&T
3. Affected schedule for BOP Area due
Corporation. Scheduled for commissioning Jurong Engineering Limited (JEL),
in 2023, the F3 Power Plant will be UAE’s ST20 1 Concrete Casting
st to soil contamination
together with our EPC consortium partner
biggest independent thermal power plant Thai Jurong Engineering Limited (TJEL),
that can generate enough electricity for, The schedule for BOP Area was affected
by soil contamination. Manpower planned have successfully clinched the contract for
approximately, 380,000 households in the the slipform is planned to start by 17 April Construction and Program Management the construction of Ratch Cogeneration
northern region. 2021. for this area was deployed to work on other
teams brainstorm ideas and solutions to Expansion (RCOX) Project. The contract
ongoing activities instead.
solve the problems faced. We have learnt a with RATCH Cogeneration Company Site of Construction
Jurong Engineering Overseas (UAE As for the Seal Pit area, the foundation lot from the daily challenges. These lessons Limited was signed on 1 March 2021.
Branch) was awarded with civil works for is divided into 3 levels. Two levels of raft We deployed our direct workforce to
learnt will help the team grow as a unit and
3 packages, namely, Power Block, Sea- foundation have been completed. The EPC mitigate any potential delay and to complete
avoid similar situations in the future. Located in Khlong Luang District, Pathum support. This gives us an edge over our
Water Intake and BOP (Balance of Plant). is now working on backfilling of the third a few structures ahead of schedule.
Eventually, we managed to meet the project Thani in Thailand, this project will expand competitors.
raft, after which the raft foundation works at
The Power Block is further divided into the third level will start. The walls from the Challenges requirements and deliver satisfactory the existing Ratch Cogeneration Power
outcomes to the customer. Meanwhile, Plant through installation of additional 4 Mr. Boonchai Jarunwaraphan, Chief
3 units of Gas Turbine Structures and 2 lowest level will be constructed up to 4.8m units of Gas Engines, 4 units of HRSGs Project Development Officer of
units of Steam Turbine Structures. The and followed by the slip forming activity. 1. Tight project construction duration we implemented “Just-in-Time” strategy
to reduce unnecessary double and triple and necessary BOP (Balance of Plant). RATCH Group, expressed tremendous
raft construction for the major foundations The erection of puddle flanges is now on- confidence in JEL and TJEL’s contribution
has been completed. Works on the super going on the east walls of the Seal Pit, after The team only has 17 months to complete handling. This improves the total man-hour
count and saves resources so that the team This plant is owned by RATCH to this project. In his speech during the
structure of Gas Turbine and Steam which the wall construction will start. After all 3 areas with limited space on site. To
can focus on other tasks which can lead to Cogeneration Company Limited, a contract signing ceremony, “JEL is our
Turbine foundations are ongoing and will be completion of the walls, water proofing and meet the schedule, we engaged a sizeable
earlier completion date. On the other hand, subsidiary of RATCH Group Public partner of choice who will handle the
completed by the end of May 2021. Works slab works will be carried out. direct workforce team and subcontracted
we adopted system formwork to reduce Company Limited. The expanded plant project construction and complete with
on smaller foundations will be completed as the work to a few small subcontractors to
machine-hours. The workers do not need will generate an additional 30MW of power full concern on safety, community and
per schedule. The BOP Area is mostly under the reduce the risk of underperformance of
to depend on heavy machines for formwork and 6 tons of process steam per hour, environmental plan,” he said. “With
contaminated soil area, and it is not handed subcontractors, which may cause delays
installation. This is in favor of accomplishing which will help meet the higher demand splendid track record, experience from
The Sea Water Intake package consists over to JEL yet. Only a few structures such to the project. In case of any delay, the
earlier structures completion. from regional Industrial Users (IU). The previous power projects, as well as
of two major structures: Sea Water Intake as DAF, Wastewater Treatment and Fuel direct workforce team would be deployed.
expansion project will begin in March world class professionals and expertise,
Pump House and Seal Pit. The raft Gas Area have been handed over to us in We also adopted the “Just-in Time”
We were awarded with the safety 2021, spanning over 18 months. We aim I am confident that JEL can achieve the
foundation works for Sea Water Intake the month of March. strategy by conducting detailed planning
achievement of “1,000,000 Safe Man- to hand over a fully operational expanded RATCH Cogeneration Expansion Project
Pump House were completed in February for the delivery of materials, which helped
hours” on 3 March 2021. And the first plant to the client in September 2022. as per contractual schedule to enable the
2021. The works were completed in 45 Currently, the rebar works are ongoing in reducing the handling cost and effort.
milestone of ST-20 raft foundation was delivery of electricity and steam to our
days with a total rebar quantity of 713T and after the completion of the lean concrete In addition, most materials are placed
completed much earlier than scheduled. The strength of JEL and TJEL in the EPC customer in 2022.”
mass concrete of 3700m3. We managed and water proofing. After completion of the beside the respective structures, whereby
market is the capability of providing one-
to cast the foundation at one go within 39 rebar works, formwork and concreting of workers can commence work immediately
The experience gained from this project stop support and solutions to our clients. The contract signing is a major milestone
hours. Even with a 2-month delay in the the raft structure will start. without waiting for the heavy equipment.
enlightened our way forward. We are more Our understanding of the company’s core for JEL and TJEL amid this global
handing over of structure, the structure was Furthermore, we also employed DOKA
confident in taking up bigger scaled and values, and vision also enhances our pandemic period. It is the first contract
completed on time by adopting slipform work The contaminated area is scheduled to be system formwork. The lightweight formwork
more challenging projects. working relationship with the client. The signing held at two different places:
proposed by JEL management. The team released by the end of July 2021. can be lifted by workers easily. This reduces
close working relationship with RATCH Singapore and Thailand. This virtual
applied system scaffolding and formwork the formwork installation time significantly
Group from past projects (RWC Project, contract signing proves our resilient
too. These construction methodologies not F3 IPP Power Plant is an incredibly and the work progress will not be influenced
NNEG Project and BPC Project) and on- and adaptable attitude towards global
only bring the schedule to the left, but also challenging and critical project. The by crane availability.
going project (NRER Project) since 2012 changes. We use the latest technology to
reduce the costs incurred. relationship built with Samsung C&T allows us to fully understand the needs adjust to changes and adapt to the latest
Corporation through the reliable 2. Challenging schedule for CW of our client and always provide the best trends and environment.
Currently, the anchor walls at the west side performance by our Site team will Intake Structure
of the structure are under construction and be beneficial to future projects. The
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Appointment of
Mr Koichi Watanabe
as Managing Director
and Chief Executive Officer
This April, JEL welcomes our new
Managing Director and Chief Executive
Officer, Mr Koichi Watanabe. He has taken
over the position of Mr Masao Akamatsu
with effect from 1 April 2021. Mr Masao
Akamatsu will be returning to IHI for other
positions. JEL would like to take this
opportunity to thank Mr Masao Akamatsu
for his contribution and wish him the
absolute best in his future endeavors.
Mr Koichi Watanabe has worked in various
management positions and experienced
many significant projects in Japan, Taiwan,
Australia, and Germany. In our recent
conversation with Mr Koichi Watanabe, he
shared with us his stories and vision.
Excerpts from the conversation:
Mr Koichi Watanabe Enjoying his Hobbies
“ This was my very first step,
having an interest in construction.
I am serious sometimes but quite easy- Q: What direction do you set for JEL
Q: First and foremost, could you share going most of the time. I always try my best in consideration of the Covid-19
with us your background? to spend the time most efficiently for myself, pandemic? What are your thoughts for
A: I was born in Fukuoka, the south part my family, friends, and of course, at work. the coming years?
of Japan on 19 February 1969. In 1970s, A: Covid-19 is very abnormal, which
Japan is still in the mid of changing its I have plenty of hobbies and interests. I nobody can imagine. It brought tremendous
infrastructure, especially the road and Mr Koichi Watanabe’s Photo with Veeramani-san, Zaw Moe-san and others from JEL in 2007 in Algeria enjoy playing guitar and singing songs by changes to our living and working style,
sanitary piping. Contruction works were The Beatles. I have a collection of more for instance, working from home. I do
ongoing everywhere. When I was a kid, than 1000 vinyl records, and most of them appreciate the people working at job sites
I really loved to see roadworks. This was are from The Beatles and their solos. during such challenging times, but we shall
my very first step, having an interest in Q: Could you share with us more on This was the first time that I worked with In the meantime, I was working as a I also enjoy cycling, especially cycling overcome it. This will be a good chance for
construction. your career path with IHI? JEL team, including Veeramani-san. This proposal Project Manager for the Van on my 1957’s Rene Herse, a French us to change our working style with IoT and
A: The very first construction site I worked project had a tight construction schedule, Phong Boiler Project, which will start soon handmade bicycle called “Running Jewelry even lifestyle with family and friends.
And I love cars, just like other boys. I went to at was Tachibanawan No.1 Boiler, a we had to pitch 4 boilers in 1 month. During with JEL. I have been working on this of Paris”. Another hobby of mine is to
college for mechanical engineering, with the 1050MW super critical boiler, the biggest this project, I was really impressed by project for 10 years since 2010 and now shoot monochrome photographs with my Energy is always demanded worldwide,
aim of becoming a designer for car engines. one in Japan and worldwide. Thereafter, JEL’s performance and effort. Eventually, waiting for the project realization. lovely 1958's Leica Camera. It is the same I believe JEL will continue its magnificent
While I was in university, I went to IHI as an I went back to IHI HQ in 1999, and met we managed to hand over the project on model as the camera of my hero, Henri work even under this situation. Most
“
intern, dealing with aircraft engines. That Abiko-san, who was the General Manager time in 2007. Since then, I began to think, I always try my best to spend the Cartier-Bresson, co-founder of Magnam importantly, I truly wish you, your family and
was my first time in IHI, and I was extremely of Construction Department. He asked me “Someday I would love to join JEL, it is such and a photojournalist. I also love cars and friends are safe and well.
time most efficiently for myself,
impressed by its works. a simple question, “What do you want to a nice company.” Fortunately, this one little motorbikes made in Italy, such as Alfa
do next?” Without hesitation, I answered, “I dream has come true now! my family, friends, and of course, Romeo and Vespa Scooters. In the last part of the conversation, he
My professor once said, “Human needs two want to be the site manager of an overseas at work. added, “I am so excited about coming to
things: food and energy.” His words inspired project.” I was so surprised that he then From 2008 to 2010, I stayed in Western Oh, I love playing golf too! I enjoy interacting Singapore. Working in JEL and living in
me. After that, I joined IHI’s Boiler division assigned me a position for the next project Australia with my family for the Boiler EPC Q: What is your personality? What do with people. So, if you have something to Singapore has always been part of my
in 1994 and hoped to join the Construction in Taiwan in 2002. Project. In 2012, I stayed in Germany for the you enjoy during your leisure time? talk to me, please come to me and let us wishes. I will try my best to be a good team
Department as I had loved construction first Tower Boiler there. Three years later, A: When I was 17, I started to think how I talk about anything! I always welcome you! member of JEL and enjoy it!”
jobs since I was a kid. After completing the job in Taiwan in in 2015, I went back to Taiwan for the first could live with no regret. I prepared “The
2005, I moved to the Project Management SOVR Boiler Project. From 2017 to 2020, I Plan of My Life” with things I wanted to do Mr Koichi Watanabe, welcome to the team!
“ “
Since then, I began to think, Department as a Project Manager. One oversaw the Engineering Group in Boiler listed. Fortunately, I have been following I believe JEL will continue its We hope the best for the company with
day, my boss asked me to go to Algeria for Construction Department, for estimation, that plan with little fixing. One of the things your leadership.
‘Someday I would love to join the Sonatrach Boiler Project as a Project concurrent engineering and IoT (Internet of magnificent work even under
listed was joining JEL.
JEL, it is such a nice company. Manager and IHI Representative. Things). this situation.
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Hamriyah IPP 1,800 MW BCC2 Combined Cycle
Combined Cycle Power Plant Project Power Plant Project
in UAE in Thailand
HRSG Unit 1 & 2
However, with our strong leadership, proper
GT Generator Unit 2 guidance, day-to-day encouragement, and HRSG Unit 1 – Steam Blowing BCC2 Combined Cycle Power Plant Project
utilization of available manpower on the
marketplace, we managed to pursue the
The Sharjah Electricity & Water Authority JEL’s scope of work includes the fabrication goal. The EPC consortium partners, consisting
(SEWA) in the Emirate of Sharjah, United and installation of piping works, stack, of Jurong Engineering Limited (JEL) and
Arab Emirates (UAE) awarded a consortium bypass stack, HRSG module lifting, GT, Awards Received Thai Jurong Engineering Limited (TJEL)
of GE Energy Financial Services Inc, a ST, GEN., CONDENSER, TRANSF and 1. Certificate of Recognition Award successfully clinched the contract for the
subsidiary of General Electric Company BOP common equipment. The first column “Turbine Contract” as Best construction of BCC2 Combined Cycle
(GE), and Sumitomo Corporation (the erection and module lifting for HRSG Unit Subcontractor of the Month Power Plant (CCPP) Project.
‘developer’ or consortium) to design, build, 1 started on 31 October and 15 December — March 2021
own and transfer a new Combined Cycle 2019, respectively. 2. Certificate of Recognition Award It is located at Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate
Power Plant (CCPP) Project.
During the peak period, the workforce
“Mechanical Contract” as Best
Subcontractor of the Month 146MW in Rayong province in Thailand and it
consists of 2 gas turbines, 2 heat recovery
The project is located within the Hamriyah is estimated to be 520 staff and workers, — January 2021 net power output steam generators and 1 steam turbine.
Power and Water Plant (HPWP), on the including locals and foreigners. 3. Best Subcontractor USD10k Award The plant can generate 146MW net power
Arabian Gulf coastline near the Hamriyah for the year 2020 HRSG Unit 1 – Steam Blowing output, 100 tons per hour of demineralized
Free Zone. Most of the staff and workers are from JEL’s 4. Certificate of Recognition Award water and 90 tons per hour of process
Kuwait project team, who are determined “Mechanical Contract” as Best steam to meet the increasing needs of
The proposed project, consists of three to accomplish this project profitably and Subcontractor of the Month These awards are testament of the industrial users in the vicinity.
combined cycle units, will be developed successfully with flying colours as we — December 2020 effective HSE Programmes carried out in
adjacent to the existing power and continue to thrive and expand our horizons 5. Certificate of Recognition Award JEL. This significant achievement is made The site access was granted on 15 October
desalination plant. in the region. “Mechanical Contract” as Best
Subcontractor of the Month
possible by our management's dedication
and commitment in reinforcing the value 100 tons/ hour 2020 and the ERC permit was approved
on 30 March 2021. The major equipment
JEL secured a project from Tecnicas There are major challenges and — October 2020 of safety to the organization and individual. of demineralised water has been procured and the sourcing
Reunidas (TR), the EPC main contractor obstructions faced during the summer 6. Certificate of Recognition Award The team put in effort in identifying risk of remaining BOP (Balance of Plant)
responsible for supplying power. season where the temperature topped “Turbine Contract” as Best factors, providing necessary resources & components is in progress. HAZOP review
degree Celsius, and the extreme humidity Subcontractor of the Month support, and ensuring every individual’s with the owner is scheduled in the month of
TR’s recent working experience with JEL on continued for 3 months. At the same time, — September 2020 willingness to pursue a safe, healthful, and May 2021 via remote conference. We have
the successful project completion of RAPID the unexpected outbreak of Covid-19 shook 7. Certificate of Recognition Award environmentally sound workplace. established office and temporary facilities
Package #3 (Erection of REFORMER the whole world and turned into a global “Turbine Contract” as Best on site. Currently, the piling works are in
2-Units) in Pengerang, Malaysia, bolstered pandemic. This was a nightmare for us. Subcontractor of the Month progress and the foundation works shall
and strengthened TR’s confidence in We had to deal with the travel restrictions — June 2020 If we work in the same 90 tons/ hour soon commence.
awarding JEL the two major subcontract on having staff and workers from different 8. Certificate of Recognition Award of process steam
works namely HRSG Installation & BOP countries to join this project. The local “Mechanical Contract” as Best
direction with the same
As the project is in its initial stage, at this
Unit #00 Mechanical Erection and Turbine government imposes strict movement and Subcontractor of the Month objectives, the goal that point in time, the overall progress is on
Packages (GT, ST, GEN., CONDENSER time restrictions. Moreover, the delivery of — May 2020 is set in front of us track without encountering any major risks
& TRANSF). The contracts were signed permanent equipment and materials was 9. Certificate of Recognition Award or concerns.
on 26 August 2019 and 9 January 2020, affected. “Mechanical Contract” as Best is possible to achieve
respectively. The erection schedule is from Subcontractor of the Month despite the difficulties.
October 2020 to June 2022. — January 2020
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Glow Energy Phase 2
Replacement Cogeneration Plant
in Thailand
This project is located at Map Ta Phut This project is special because some
Industrial Estate in Rayong province, 2.5 of the construction activities are done
hours’ drive away from Bangkok, Thailand. simultaneously with the demolition
Our team for the Glow Energy Phase 2 activities. Pre-studies on parameters of
Replacement Cogeneration Plant (GSPPR) the design basis may differ from the actual
is actively working on shaping 2 Blocks of situation on site during the demolition
4 Siemens SGT800 Gas Turbines with 4 phase. Engineering conducted pre-analysis
Heat Recovery Steam Generators, which of the potential issues and issue the
generates net power of 196MW and 460 documents catered to minimize the impact
tons of process steam per hour for Industrial as much as possible. Demoliton
Users (IU) in the estate and Electricity
Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), Since the construction site was narrow and
within the 28-month schedule including only medium in size, larger equipment and
demolition works. vehicles had difficulties maneuvering and
navigating through the site. There were
Demolition was the initial phase prior to complications raised by the daily heavy Groundbreaking Ceremony 24 December 2020
the construction scope, as the area was downpours during the peak demolition
occupied by part of the existing Glow activities in monsoon season.
Energy Phase 2 facility. Demolition works
include the removal and dismantling of Additional pumps were deployed to dewater Achievements & Awards Way Forward
power plant equipment, and demolition of areas deemed unsafe or unworkable due
structures. to the large amount of water occupying Oil Storage Tank — Before Glow Phase 2 Replacement Plant Project Continuous learning is one of our core The precautions and standards practiced in
the affected areas. Careful and meticulous has achieved the “100,000 Safe Man-hours values. The experience learnt in this project this project will set our capabilities to new
One year after LNTP issued on 1 April planning regarding the mobilization of such Without LTI” achievement on 1 September will be a perfect steppingstone for us to heights. This will in turn help us to secure
2020, we successfully executed the equipment had to be carried out. This is to 2020, within 5 months from LNTP. further understand and gain exposure to the more projects, and successfully carry them
comprehensive scope of demolition and site avoid having excess equipment on site that issues raised in the context of demolition out in the safest way possible.
preparation. Civil works are being carried would be obstacles to the tasks that were Owner Project Manager stated that and interface with existing utilities.
out in tandem as the demolition of the already on hand.
“
existing factory and its environs were still
under way. Engineering activities started Finally, the Covid-19 pandemic has also This achievement is contributed
with NTP issuance on 31 July 2020. Civil contributed its fair share of impediments. by all contractors and project
construction works began with the first pile Management employed Covid-19 team for their good teamwork and
and the ground-breaking ceremony was countermeasures like social distancing
done on 24 December 2020. Thereafter, among the workforce and regular site Oil Storage Tank — After good site management. Wish to
piling works at various foundations carried sanitization sprays. Although there were achieve more safety milestones
out successfully. Construction activities at complications and inconveniences with for this project with Zero harm to
this current point of time are greatly focused regards to such enforcement, it was
all persons and the environment.
on civil activities. mitigated by dividing workers into smaller
working groups. Efficient workforce
Concurrently, Engineering is working full planning also played a vital part in upholding According to Owner Deputy Project 100,000 Safe Man Hours Without LTI
steam ahead for timely submission of the efficacy of such division. Having virtual Manager,
documents and drawings. Procurement meetings with the Owner or Owner’s
“
activities are on track in sealing the deal with Engineer have become a new norm.
approved vendors for various packages. As Congratulation. This is a great
of now, about 40% of the equipment are achievement for everyone
procured. Complete EPC Solution Piling
involved in this project. I would
Provider like to thank everyone that made
Challenges & Customer satisfaction is of paramount it happen. We shall continue to
Countermeasures importance to ensure the success of the ensure and improve the health,
project. One of the strengths of JEL is that
safety and environment at site.
The appointed Owner’s Engineer team, we are a complete EPC solution provider.
AFRY, formally known as Pöyry, is known Having a dedicated Engineering team,
for paying attention to precise accuracy issues could be resolved in a specified time We are looking forward to achieving the
and compliance of the project specification. frame with coordination between site team next milestone, "500,000 Safe Man-hours
Our engineering disciplines did stringent and Engineering. We set up a system of Without LTI", in coming months.
checks prior to submission, following the technical queries to ensure that our efforts WTP UG Storeage Tank Backfilling 100,000 Safe Man Hours Without LTI
latest engineering codes and standards, to will be performed with the best efficiency.
ensure customer satisfaction.
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Rayong Waste-to-Energy Project JEL Maintenance
in Thailand Updates
China Gezhouba Group
Company (CGGC):
UAQ Independent
Water 150 MIGD
SWRO Desalination
Project
SWRO Desalination Project
JML has consecutively secured its third of Um Al Quwain and in the vicinity of the Group Company Limited (CGGC).
SWRO Desalination Project in the gulf coastline of the Arabian Gulf. The capacity
region and its first in United Arb Emirates. of the UAQ Project is 150 million Imperial CGGC selected JML to carry out part of its
gallons of water per day (approximately piping works equivalent to 150,000 Inch-
The UAQ Independent Water 150 MIGD 68,200 m3 per day) diameter (both metallic and Non-metallic)
SWRO Desalination Project is located at and 300 ton of steel structure works at plot-
the north of Emirates Modern Industrial The EPC contract has been signed between 6 work area.
area in the Emirate of Um Al Quwain, SIDEM Veolia and Naqa'a Desalination
adjacent to the border with Ras Al Khaimah. Company. For construction works, SIDEM
It is approximately 20 km North of the city Veolia has partnered with China Gezhouba
Rayong Waste-to-Energy Project in Thailand
the facility to achieve commercial operation Sembcorp Solar:
Unlike the Biomass Power Plant Project Our teamwork and prudent foresight helped of the plant on 28 May 2021, before the
executed by JEL and TJEL at Lamphun,
Thailand, RDF Power Plant is a Waste-
us successfully tackle the obstacles that
came up at various stages of construction.
planned date agreed with Owner. 18 MWp Ground
to-Energy (WtE) Plant. It is designed for
incineration of Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF)
During ground leveling, a section of the
highly resistive soil was replaced with
This achievement was only possible
through constant liaising with all vendors
Mounted PV Solar
and can generate 9.9MW of electricity
(gross output). This allows the plant to sell
imported soil of less resistance to meet the
optimum condition. Meanwhile, the ground
across the globe, discussing every means
of expediting and mitigation by considering
Project
8MW net electricity output to Provincial design was changed to meet the grounding airlift, expediting manufacturing plan by
Electricity Authority (PEA) of Thailand. design requirement. arranging additional shifts and resources, Sembcorp Solar awarded JML their first
changing erection sequence, and ground mounted independent PV Solar
WtE is a safe and hygienic method of During the execution phase, our team expediting shipping of parts. The team Plant Project, 18MWp on 9 Hectare of land
treatment which reduces the waste volume rose to the challenges and resolved used RealWear cameras to enable remote at Tuas, Singapore. This project is part of
by approximately 90%. The plant is located various issues through regular clarification supervision and online technical assistants. JTC’s initiative to implement PV Solar on
close to existing GPSC RDF Plant built at meetings. We managed to offer solutions On top of that, there was good support from vacant land for interim use to contribute to
Rayong Municipal Waste Centre, Tambon that resonated with customers and suppliers Owner and Owner Engineer throughout the clean energy generation in Singapore.
Thap Ma, Amphoe Mueang, Rayong and accelerated progress. Finally, we project execution.
province Thailand. RDF from the RDF Plant achieved good progress whereby all piling JML's scope comprises overall system
is transported to the WtE Plant by long & major foundation works were completed The project has achieved "2,000,000 Safe design, supplies of mounting structure,
transfer conveyor. within 6 months of site preparation followed Man-hours Without LTI" in February 2021 complete electrical (AC/DC) system, MV
by early start of boiler structure installation. and this marks our significant efforts spent Transformers and Substation, as well as
JEL and TJEL collaborated with Hitachi in practicing the safe working procedures. the complete installation and commission.
Zosen Corporation, Japan, a leading The outbreak of Covid-19 in January 2020 While Sembcorp Solar provides the PV
technology solution provider for waste- aggravated the situation and impacted With prompt and superior service delivery, Panel and Inverter.
to-energy plants, who provides the basic vendor’s supply chain and manufacturing. In this project shall herald our commencement
engineering of RDF boiler plant as well as March and April 2020, most manufacturing in the field of Waste-to-Energy plants. The complete system design is able to
supplying the stocker waste combustor, facilities came to a halt due to this pandemic. relocate within 6 months. It is also designed
exhaust gas treatment equipment and Travel restrictions and extended lockdowns with rainwater-harvesting feature as part of
auxiliaries. The plant utilizes innovative by respective governments have delayed the mounting structure of the PV panels.
technologies such as HZI Semi-dry and the delivery of key equipment and ruled out
EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) systems. mobilizing overseas technical personnel. Project is currently under construction with
These establish high-efficiency flue gas targeted completion by mid July, 2021. 18MWp Ground Mounted PV Solar Project at Tuas Singapore under JTC Land Solar Initiative
treatment systems which comply with the Despite these challenges, we successfully
local environmental regulations. completed the installation and commission
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JEL Golden Jubilee 2021
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Golden Jubilee, the 50th year that JEL has been formed, is not an easy
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milestone to achieve. During the half a century, we worked hard with our
core values in mind and achieved excellence. To celebrate this precious
and exciting milestone, our JEL family gathered in various events in the
past months. Now, let us walk you through the events and feel the joys!
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01 03 Launch of JEL
Golden Jubilee website
Meals-on-Wheels
16 April 2021
8 March 2021
Another group of volunteers gathered for
As part of our rebranding, we have a picture with our Golden Jubilee banner
revamped our website. before heading to Touch Home Care.
Lion Dance For this remarkable milestone, we created We packed goodies bags and meals for the
17 February 2021 the Golden Jubilee page on our website to beneficiaries.
share the joyous moment and appreciate
Lion Dance, the first event to celebrate all our stakeholders, business partners and
JEL’s Golden Jubilee. It is a traditional staff.
dance in Chinese culture that brings good
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luck and fortune. We held and enjoyed the
Lion Dance event at our office in Singapore.
Launch of new Vision & Mission
7 May 2021
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Festa Virtual Party
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To continue grow and shine, we considered
17 February 2021
and re-adjusted our Vision and Mission
statements for a clearer and more effective
Over 700 staff from 50 different sites joined
guide for making decisions, and to ensure
the celebration via a virtual party. We shared
Launch of YouTube channel Golden Jubilee Town Hall Meeting that all the decisions made are properly
our best wishes to JEL and held a lucky
31 March 2021 7 May 2021 aligned with the overall goal.
draw session to appreciate the participants.
In celebration of JEL Golden Jubilee, we Staff at various locations joined the Golden
have created JEL YouTube channel. A new Jubilee Town Hall Meeting with
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platform to document our moments of joy our management team virtually.
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Birthday Cupcake Distribution
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and our progression. Stay tuned for more Representatives from various departments
17 February 2021 videos! and project teams shared the latest updates
and presented respective directions for
A birthday celebration is incomplete without development. From senior management
delicious cakes. To celebrate JEL’s 50th to ground workers, everyone was able to
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birthday, we bought delicious cupcakes and express their opinions and best wishes
distributed them to each family member to through the tools and platforms provided.
share the joy.
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04 Launch of Revitalized JEL Song
17 February 2021
Meals-on-Wheels
26 February 2021
Completed Planting 50 Trees
15 May 2021
The JEL song was written in the 80s. In Meals-on-Wheels is a joint project with
Tree planting is another memorable event
celebration of our Golden Jubilee, we put Touch Home Care to deliver meals to
in the list. It is for us to contribute to the
in new music elements and involve JEL homebound elderly residing in Jurong and
greening of our ‘City in Nature’. The
local and overseas subsidiaries staff in the nearby neighborhoods.
program started in 2019 with the aim of
corporate song and video.
Happy Birthday JEL Video Contest Golden Jubilee Office Decoration Commemorative FlashPay Card planting 50 trees by 2021 in celebration
Golden Jubilee is an important milestone
17 February 2021 14 April 2021 7 May 2021 of our 50th anniversary. On 28 September
The song reflects JEL spirit of Rising to the and as we commemorate our progress,
2019, 14 trees planted at East Coast Park,
Challenge. we will be giving out goodie bags to some
We held Happy Birthday JEL Video Contest Our office was decorated to boost up the In celebration of our Golden Jubilee and Singapore. This May, we have successfully
300 beneficiaries of Meals-on-Wheel
for JEL Group of Companies to share their mood of the celebration atmosphere. The the launch of new Vision & Mission. We planted another 36 trees at Jurong Central
programme over the course of the Meals-
well wishes for our 50th birthday! We have decoration will remain till end of 2021 to produced this commemorative FlashPay Park with the help of NPark team!
on-Wheels events in 2021.
received a total of 50 videos! commemorate our Golden Jubilee. card based on the most voted design.
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CONNECTING @ JEL We Care @ JEL
What is so great about
working in JEL?
Healthy Lifestyle Diet JEL has been listed in The Straits Times Singapore’s Best Employers 2021.
This prestigious award identifies the Top 200 employers out of 1,700 who Campaign page
As for exercising, other than riding my There is a saying that ‘It is not possible to out qualify for the criteria of having 200 employees in Singapore.
bicycle, I do not like to exercise. Instead, exercise a bad diet’. Well, I totally agree! In
I try to move more. If it is nearby, I will construction terms, I believe that a good diet What is so great about working in JEL? Our young talents working for The spike in Covid-19 cases in India shocked
walk. Slightly further, I will cycle. In the is the piling upon which a healthy lifestyle is different projects at different sites shared their stories with JEL. the world. We have friends and colleagues
office, I use the stairs. Instead of riding the built on. You will be better off with a good diet who are stationed in Sinmado Engineering
escalator, I walk up the escalator. When and minimal exercise than with a bad diet (India) or working in project sites in India.
watching TV, I will jog on the spot and do and lots of exercise. Since the start of this pandemic, over 600
squats. I stopped reading web novels and of our staff and workers have been infected.
switched to listening to audiobooks so that I Below are a few points that I follow to Thankfully, most have since recovered.
could walk and listen. achieve a good diet.
To help the people suffering from this crisis,
As for riding my bicycle, my favorite route 1. Eliminate sugar, especially processed on 14 May 2021, JEL launched a fund-
is the scenic Marina Bay and Gardens by sugar, from your diet. raising campaign to contribute and help. On
the Bay area. When speeding along on 2. Avoid processed food and go for real 31 May 2021, we successfully closed the
my bike with the wind on my face, I feel so food. campaign with a total of SGD 5,362 raised.
happy and free like a bird soaring in the 3. Calories in, calories out. If you
skies! It has kept me sane and healthy, consume fewer calories than you use Funds raised will go to the ‘India Health
Chester Teo Wee Loong both physically and mentally, through this up, you will lose weight. Relief Fund’, set up by the Singapore
Senior Executive Covid-19 period. Red Cross (SRC) via Giving.SG.
Risk Management Department Although they are simplistic concepts, they
work for me.
Healthy Lifestyle A healthy lifestyle not only
changes your body, but also
Covid-19 does not stop me from being
active and maintaining my fitness. Although
your mind, your attitude, and
there are limitations, I can still exercise your mood. It is not about being
in Gym, attend classes such as Zumba, the best, but better than you
Yoga or go for brisk walking. My lifestyle were yesterday.
is simple, besides taking care of my bound
wheelchaired parents, I exercise twice a
week, either indoor or outdoor, to release What is your opinion?
stress, gain more energy, and regain self-
confidence. Do join me if you would like to Interested to share your story?
go for brisk walking in the lake-garden, it is
wonderful.
Write to us at A big THANK YOU to all the donors!
Diet paullow@jel.com.sg
Every bit of help could save a life. Your
I do not really skip any meals to get fit but We will choose the most voted kindness is greatly appreciated. Meanwhile,
instead, I eat more vegetables & fruit and we would like to extend our best wishes to
stories to share in the next
drink juice. Balancing our meals and eating our friends, colleagues, and their families in
at the proper time are the best ways to Insider. India!
maintain a healthy lifestyle. Never miss my
Nora Norman favorite ice-cream once every week and
HR Administrator that is the way I am enjoying my life without
Human Resource Department dieting.
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Insider Conversation
2010 during IRPC project HRSG 1st Module Lifting:
Mr. Toh Wai Tong’s photo with Ms. Zaihana, Mr. Wong and others Mr. Edwin Wong and Mr. Toh Wai Thong
Key Management MBTI Workshop 2019 HSE Conference 2021
Our people are always our most precious Mr. Wong sees him as a knowledgeable and Moment at JEL
asset. JEL will not make it here without the reliable man, “He is always very resourceful
MBTI Program HSE
diligent staff. in finding solutions to all kinds of technical When we asked Mr. Toh for his most
issues and will never promise things that he memorable moment in JEL, he said,
As we celebrate our 50 anniversary,
th
cannot deliver.” “celebrating the 50th anniversary with JEL is
in JEL Conference
Mr. Toh Wai Thong started his 50th year a very important and memorable moment"
with the company. He began his career “He is confident when facing clients in his career.
with JEL as a Welding Supervisor in the and always provided comprehensive
Kuwait Project. Over the past years, he has explanations,” Mr. Wong highlighted, “He “JEL has a very friendly working The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) The 8th JEL Annual HSE Conference was
worked for various JEL projects in various has earned lots of respect and trust from environment,” he added. is one of the most popular personality organised by the JEL HSE Department on
roles such as Engineer, Piping Manager, various clients." Many times, Mr. Wong assessments in the world and is used by Wednesday, 17 March 2021, from 9am to
“
Construction Manager, and Site Manager. received requests from clients asking for most Fortune 500 companies for people 2.30pm. The event was attended by JEL
He is currently working in Thailand Project Mr. Toh as the project leader.
We are always given opportunities
and team development. Management Committee members, while
as the Fabrication Shop Manager. to improve, and this is the main
the rest of the management team and
“With his knowledge and performance, reason for me to stay with the It traces its history to 1921, when Carl Gustav HSE professionals attended virtually, via
A “No-Nonsense” Guy he deserved to be promoted to become
company until now. Jung, a renowned Swiss psychiatrist,
HOD Virtual MBTI Workshop 2020
Microsoft Teams platform.
section engineer, chief engineer and even published his theory of personality types in
Mr. Edwin Wong met Mr. Toh in 1997 during site manager in his career with JEL,” the book “Psychological Types”. Inspired The event started with an introduction
his first project in Wang Noi Phase 2. Mr. Wong said. Challenges at JEL by Jung’s theory, Katharine Cook Briggs speech by Mr. Masao Akamatsu.
“Mr. Toh was the Chief Piping Engineer and her daughter, Isabel Briggs Myers, Project Manager, Mr Johnson P. John, felt He outlined JEL’s past year’s HSE
while I was still a junior Trainee Engineer,” To celebrate this remarkable milestone, we Each challenge is an opportunity because,
spent decades researching and validating that he knew more about himself through performance and addressed challenges
he shared. have also invited Mr. Toh for an interview. “we grow when we face challenges,” he
the theory. They developed the MBTI the program and learned to apply and areas for improvement. Akamatsu-
Let us hear about his journey with JEL. explained.
instrument and published it in 1962. his strengths to his advantage. He San gave an inspiring speech on the
He describes Mr. Toh as a “No-Nonsense” commended, importance of good safety management
“Work with positive mind is my key to
guy, “My first impression of him was a Project at JEL solve the problems and challenges faced,”
Myers believed that if people understood to achieve zero loss time injury (LTI) at
knowledgeable senior who take great each other, they would work better work.
responsibility in his work, and I learned a lot he shared. “I sincerely appreciate the
Mr. Toh has worked on many challenging together and there would be less conflict.
of technical knowledge from him.” management, staff and the most lovable I would recommend
projects. “The project in Fujairah would Bearing the same belief, JEL conducts Participants in the HSE Conference
workers who supported me during the
definitely be one of the most exciting MBTI program to enhance communication this to my colleagues include various JEL subsidiary
“
challenging times.”
Mr. Toh never stop learning even projects,” Mr. Toh shared. “Our team had to and cooperation among the employees. and better half. representatives from HSE project teams
”
at the age of 71, complete the fabrication process in Thailand Through gaining insights about ourselves and corporate departments including
and deliver them to site for erection works. Next Chapter in Life and others, we learn to appreciate, value, PTJEL, TJEL, EESB and JELO and the
Mr. Edwin added, “He is currently working We needed to monitor the timeline of the and work with all the personality types. JEL Singapore HSE department. The
on improving the fabrication efficiency by fabrication process closely and ensure that Retirement is not the end of the road but Diversity is not merely in culture, gender, presentations from corporate and project
adopting innovative technologies such as we follow the drawings exactly.” a fresh start to a journey filled with new and nationality, it is also in personality teams include challenges faced during
Automatic Welding Machine.” experiences and relaxation. Many of us type. Eventually, we intend to optimise Mr Alan Phang, General Manager of current pandemic situations and how it is
“Schedule and accuracy were the most have great plans for it, and so does Mr. Toh. team effectiveness through leveraging Human Resources and Administration controlled at the workplaces such as daily
critical things of this project,” Mr. Toh differences constructively. Division, is one of the certified internal temperature checks, social distancing
A Knowledgeable and Reliable Man added. "Our team traveled from Thailand “After my retirement I will take a break and facilitators in JEL. He has used MBTI during mass tool-box meetings, and
to Fujairah together for the erection works. spend more time with my family,” Mr. Toh To date, more than 190 employees within for team development and leadership maintain clean and hygienic office and
1994, about 27 years ago, that’s when Nevertheless, we managed to complete the mentioned. After years of hard work and JEL Group, including the members of the development in his workshops. eating areas through regular sanitising
Mr. Wong Chow Yee first met Mr. Toh, “He task in time.” dedication, “I will be more than willing to Management Committee, have taken the and housekeeping.
was rather skinny and small built, so I was share my knowledge with those in need,” MBTI assessment. A total of 9 workshops,
wondering how he could survive in such a he added. with the aim of exploring all 16 personality Mr. Koh Kew Sek, COO of JEL, closed
tough and challenging working environment types, were conducted by either external or The participants the Conference and addressed HSE
on site.” Mr. Toh’s stories reflects the core certified internal facilitators over the past 5 enjoyed the program challenges ahead by
values of JEL: Diligence, Continuous years.
However, Mr. Wong’s view was proved and found MBTI
Learning, Shared Ownership, Customer
unfounded shortly afterwards. “After getting Satisfaction and Respect. It is our great useful in improving being resilient during
to know him better, I found out that he is honor to have Mr. Toh be part of the JEL numerous aspects of the current pandemic and
equipped with excellent welding skills,” family. work and personal life. I would like to continuing to implement
Mr. Wong added,
encourage more staff to participate in Health, Safety and
Happy 50th work anniversary Mr. Toh! We
“ He also demonstrates great are proud of your achievements, and we our workshops in the future. Environmental control
”
leadership in controlling several genuinely appreciate your contribution to measures diligently
Our COO, Mr. Koh, presenting
a token of appreciation to Mr. Toh. the company! We look forward to continuing at the workplace.
tens of welders. the story with you. 16 Personality Types
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Insider Picks
In this issue, we asked our colleagues from overseas to name one of their favourite local food, yet not known by many foreigners. Hope
they may interest you to give it a try during your next travel.
คั่วกลิ้งหมูู Gulai Kikil 潮州肉粽 & 豆沙粽
Benjawan Poonperm Ita Sabrina Pelawi Cristina Lee
Accounting Officer HR Manager Office Manager
Thailand Indonesia Taiwan
Kua Gling Moo | Dried Pork Curry Goat’s Leg Curry Sticky Rice Dumpling
This spicy Thai dish is an absolute classic This dish is cooked with goat’s leg and full In our culture, sticky rice dumplings are
southern Thai food. It is minced pork (or of local ingredients like chilies, coriander, made to celebrate Dragon Boat Festival
any other type of minced meat) stir-fried onion, turmeric, etc. but now we get to enjoy them on normal
with southern curry paste and turmeric. It is days. I like the simple ingredients. It is just
spicy, super flavorful and versatile! Goat’s leg curry is usually served with hot wrapping the marinated pork belly (salty
rice. I like this dish because of its spiciness taste) and red bean paste (sweet taste)
Southern Thai food is usually very spicy and rich flavor. Not only is it very tasty, but it with bamboo leaves and a string.
and is usually served together with some also has a very chewy texture.
vegetables. The strong spices and the During my childhood, my mother would
flavorsome curry are what I love most about I have cooked this dish many times as this wrap sticky rice dumplings of just these
southern Thai cuisine. is my family’s favorite food. two flavours. My mother makes the most
delicious ones as compared to those
However, I have only tried to cook this dish I would recommend reducing the chilies available on the market.
once. The taste was super good! used for foreign friends who do not like
spicy food. Now, I prepare sticky rice dumplings before
I would like to recommend this dish to the Dragon Boat Festival every year to share
rest, and you can try it with steamed white with my friends and family.
rice and fresh raw vegetables on the side.
I surely would love to recommend these
to the rest. They can also try to wrap other
ingredients inside.
Editorial Notes
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