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EVENTS

SICHUAN WELCOMES

FEDS DELEGATION

system, designed by bringing
together ideas, data and technology.
The group also received a tour of the
production floor, featuring a diverse
array of smart meters. Afterwards, a visit
was paid to Sichuan Energy Investment
Xindo Distributed Energy Co Ltd.
Here, participants acquired a deeper
insight into the design and operation of
a typical CCHP or tri-generation plant,
learning about the company’s emphasis
By Peter Chak, Honorary Secretary of IGEM FEDS on safety, efficiency and reliability.
Later, a dinner was hosted by
IN NOVEMBER, IGEM’s Far East Eddie Pak, who were delighted to see Towngas China and Shanghai
District Section (FEDS) organised a that the event had engaged a number of Fiorentini Gas Equipment Co Ltd,
delegation to Sichuan, China. Industrial Affiliates. allowing guests to mingle with each
The trip received an overwhelming The first visit was made to other and to share their knowledge.
response with over 30 participants Chengdu Qianjia Technology Co Ltd. All in all, it was a very successful
coming from Hong Kong, Beijing, Members were able to appreciate delegation, offering an excellent
Shanghai, Nanjing, Hangzhou and the company’s intelligent GIS and opportunity for members to extend
Shenzhen among others. SCADA platforms used to manage the their knowledge of gas and energy
Delegates included IGEM President operation and maintenance of the technology while building their network
Elect Duncan Wong and FEDS Chair gas transmission and distribution of professionals.

WALKING IN A WINTER WONDERLAND East and Yorkshire gas community
It was great to see the North

come together to enjoy each other’s
By Ben Smith, North East & Yorkshire Section Chair company and raise money for a
great cause.
THE IGEM NORTH East & Yorkshire three course meal, and one or two This event would not be possible if
Section hosted its Winter Charity Ball glasses of wine, the evening shifted it were not for the planning, hard work
in November. The chosen charity for attention to raising money. and endeavours of the North East and
2019 was Bright Red, a North East- The generosity of those in Yorkshire committee with the support
based charity that improves the lives attendance raised over £2,400 for of the event sponsors. Special thanks
and treatment of people dealing with Bright Red during an entertaining go to Barry Dalus, Sara Lambelle-
blood cancer. raffle prize draw and auction. Wilson and the event sponsors:
The evening was hosted by Phil The evening continued past Armstrong, DNV GL, Expedient,
Embleton with his trademark humour midnight with drinks flowing and ROSEN Northern Gas Networks, PIE,
and enthusiasm. Following a fantastic plenty of action on the dancefloor. QEM and Synthotech.

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