Dear Reader ,
Welcome to the March edition of the IGEM Flame, our e-newsletter.
While others may tread water to consolidate in a predicted difficult year, IGEM, and its Technical Services in particular, is not.
We published 8 new and revised Standards in 2008. We are aiming for 12 in 2009 and past trends indicate that at least 8, potentially 10, of these will come to fruition.
The real eye opener is the number of Seminars and Workshops planned. Look out for 2 on TD/1 and TD/2 (possibly 3 if over subscribed), 2 on gas supplies for mobile dwellings, 3 on dealing with energy supply emergencies, at least 2 on common issues when providing gas supplies to blocks of flats, and then, subject to the associated Standards being published on schedule, 2 on "standard gas meter installations" (IGEM/GM/6 Edition 2), and symposia, Seminars and Workshops on the recent HSL work on hazardous areas (IGEM/SR/25 Edition 2 and IGEM/UP/16).
Support for the work of IGEM Technical Committees and Panels remains strong. Indeed, in times of change (CORGI/Capita/Gas Safe etc.), support for new IGEM work has been amazing.
All events and new Standards will be publicised in the Flame and the Journal, but keep an eye on the website where we hope to start providing information on progress as well as the finished articles.
Remember, "Keep enlightened with IGEM Flame!"
Yours sincerely, Ian Smith, Technical Services Manager.
| Events | Recruitment - Vacancies of the month | |
IGEM is organising a selection of prestigious events in 2009 and you can download the full list here. The IGEM Flame will keep you informed on the latest events throughout the year. 19 March - Midlands Section event - The Section will be holding their round of the Young Person's Paper Competition at the University of Derby. Your attendance is vital to support young engineers in the gas industry. For more information please contact lisa.chappell@fulcrum.co.uk. 26 March - London and Southern Section event - A presentation on 'Climate change and the gas industry' will be given at the Holiday Inn, London - Elstree. 1 - 4 April - IMechE Essential Management Skills for Engineers - As IGEM is supporting this event at the University of Warwick in Coventry, IGEM Members can register at IMechE members' rates. 21 April - Scottish Section Annual General Meeting - With principal presenter Michael Blake, Project Manager, MUDFA Utilities of TIE discussing the diversion of a large Diameter MP gas main that crosses Princess Street at The Mound. Venue to be confirmed. 22 April - North East and Yorkshire Section Annual General Meeting - This will be held at the Pavillions, Great Yorkshire Show Ground, Harrogate, HG2 8QZ. The event includes a presentation by Mike O'Neil, Director, United Utilities Operations. To confirm your attendance please contact alec.breen@uuplc.co.uk. 28 April - South West Section event - A presentation on 'Sustainable energy from gas networks' will be given at the Holiday Inn, Filton, Bristol. 28 April - Young Persons Paper Competition Final - Eight finalists. There can only be one winner! Join Robert J. Murray, IGEM President and the YPN Committee to witness the showdown at IGEM House, Kegworth. 9 May - North East and Yorkshire Section event - The Section will hold its Annual Charity Spring Ball at the Majestic Hotel in Harrogate. Tickets are £50 per person and tables of 10 or 12 and individual members can be catered for. 12 May - IGEM & SBGI Gas Industry Awards Lunch 2009 - With an attendance of over 700 in previous years the Gas Industry Awards Lunch is now recognised as an ideal place to entertain and network at the highest level. The audience and award winners are acknowledged leaders and there is no better occasion to celebrate the continuing success of our industry. 23-24 June - IGEM's Annual Conference and Engineering Update - This unmissable event will again be held at IMAGO in Loughborough. For information click here. or to book your place or an exhibition space please contact gemma@igem.org.uk. |
Starting salary:
As part of its on-going expansion plans, Squire Energy is pleased to announce that it is looking to recruit a number of Construction Managers. We are looking for high-calibre candidates who want to join an expanding, progressive company and to be part of an enthusiastic, successful and focussed team. If you would like to work for a company that really values its staff, customers and contractors please... Gas Design Engineer / Estimator Competitive Salary and Benefits.
Morland Utilities are an independent limited company providing UIP Multi-Utility Services across the UK holding both GIRS and WIRS registration for Gas and Water installations. Clients included National Energy Companies, Developers and Individuals requiring Industrial and Domestic networks for Gas and Water. The position is based at our Telford Office in Shropshire working upon gas designs and associated estimates and quotations. |
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| IGEM News | Other News | Gas International : In the next issue |
IGEM Secretariat will be moving into their new office in April. Technical: The Draft for comment version of IGEM/GL/6 Edition 2, Non routine procedures and operations, is now available. The deadline for comments on this document is 1 April 2009. Click here. |
Midlands Section: Andy Wagg, Chairman of IGEM's Midlands Section, presented a cheque to Elaine Ivis, Area Manager for the Alzheimer's Society, for £1,500 raised from the raffle at the IGEM Midlands Chairman's Dinner Dance on the 6 September 2008. More info... Gas International: Have you ever thought of writing an article for Gas International? We are always looking to receive technical articles so please contact us with any ideas via editor@igem.org.uk. |
The April 2009 edition of Gas International, Engineering and Management, will be with you in approximately two weeks. Inside, alongside the regular industry news features and list of gas industry events, you will find features on:
More info on advertising in the Gas International Journal. |
