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HOUSTON, TX – JSA Loadmaster and Zentech Incorporated have formalized an exclusive Joint Venture to provide collaborative offerings to shipyards, marine, and rig operators. These services will provide competent and cost-effective solutions including engineering, field services, parts, and technical support in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to the existing fleet as well as new construction projects. JSA Loadmaster and Zentech have decades of experience working together. With Zentech’s New Construction Jack-up Rig Engineering award in 2022 and JSA Loadmaster’s Long-Term Supplier Agreement award 2021 to produce rig rack and chord, as well as other engineered structural products in the Kingdom, a formal JV between the companies is a natural progression to better serve our Middle East customers. Established in 2019, JSA Loadmaster Arabia LTD was formed by bringing together the product lines and service offerings of two (2) global brands; Loadmaster Industries and Jackup Structures Alliance (JSA) in combination with our Saudi JV partner Saudi Drill. Loadmaster Industries established in 1986 is an OEM for structural drilling packages from concept to commissioning, inclusive of drilling rig engineering & design services, new builds & upgrades for all OEM structures. Loadmaster is an API 8C – API 4F license holder for over twenty-five (25) consecutive years of continuity. Additionally, Loadmaster performs Structural & Mechanical Inspection / Repair Services, Specialized Field Services including Rope Access Rig Builders, Professional Engineers with over thirty-eight (38) years of design manufacturing, and installation experience. JSA (Jack-up Structures Alliance) established in 2007 is a Manufacturer of Rack/Chords, specialized bracing pipes, and other ultra-heavy fabrications. JSA is the most experienced independent manufacturer of its type, with over seventy-five (75) lattice leg rigs supplied. Saudi Drill is a leading investment and representation company head quartered in Saudi Arabia. Through strategic investments and value-added services, Saudi Drill is focused on oil field services, manufacturing, project management, renewable energy, new sustainable technology deployment, industrial, and maritime services in the region. Zentech Incorporated is a Houston, Texas based marine engineering, project and construction management, and naval architecture firm specializing in offshore oil and gas and renewable energy industries. Over forty-six (46) years of experience providing innovative engineering solutions employing a professional staff spread over six (6) international locations. Zentech’s expertise encompasses jack-up drilling units, liftboats, dynamically positioned semi-submersibles, drill-ships, modular platform and land drilling rigs, barge rigs, fixed offshore platforms, floating production systems, including reactivation and conversion of existing rigs, EPIC contracts for MOPU conversions, and risers and pipelines. Zentech’s expertise includes predictive analytics of major drilling equipment, virtual reality, augmented reality, extended reality, virtual capture or terrestrial laser (LiDAR) scanning, and unmanned inspection using UAV drones inside tanks, chimneys, large oil tanks, and other areas not easily accessible to humans. JSA Loadmaster Arabia: https://jsa-loadmaster.com/ Zentech Incorporated: https://www.zentech-usa.com/ CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD OFFICIAL RELEASE

HOUSTON, TEXAS – Houston-based marine engineering firm, Zentech Inc., has been awarded a basic design engineering contract for two (2) self-elevating Jack-up Barge vessels, the Jana 506 and the Jana 507 by Jana Marine Services (JMS), a leading marine offshore services company in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The Zentech Z-210 Type-C design will be used for the construction of these two (2) self-propelled, Self-Elevating Jack-up Barge vessels.

Zentech will perform the basic design engineering of these vessels which will include all basic engineering details and drawings allowing JMS to build the rig(s) in its shipyard of choice. The design will include Hull, Living Quarters, Helideck, Cranes, Thrusters, Legs, and Spud Cans. The basic engineering design will meet the Oil major specifications.

In addition, the basic engineering design will be approved by and built to the Class Society of American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) rules and specifications and will be classed as a (✠A1, Self-elevating Unit, Ⓔ, ✠ AMS, CRC, Accommodation Service, CPS, UWILD, HELIDK, PMP, ENVIRO, SMART (INF, SHM, MHM), IDM-A, or equivalent) vessel.

“Zentech was selected for their rich, 45+ years of expertise in Jack-up Rig Designs and their strong commitment to being our partners of strength in delivering exceptional and innovative solutions to our clients. Their design capabilities are renowned for their cutting-edge technology and outstanding performance, which aligns perfectly with our vision to provide state-of-the-art solutions to our stakeholders in the industry. This award marks a pivotal step in our ongoing efforts to elevate our offerings and ensure continuous improvement in all our services and assets. We are excited about the possibilities this collaboration holds for setting new standards in the industry”, said Mr. Mohammed Alsubaie, CEO of Jana Marine Services.

“We are very excited to work with Jana Marine Services, a respected and strong player in the oil and gas service market in the Middle East in general and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in particular on this project and, potentially, on their future projects. We have always dedicated ourselves to our strong culture of putting our customers first and providing them with innovative engineering solutions and this venture will be no different. Through this award, we hope to position ourselves as an important strategic partner of Jan Marine Services and we see a bright future for both of our companies,” said Ramesh Maini, CEO of Zentech Incorporated.

Jana Marine LLC (JMS) was established in April 2013 and is an exclusively owned subsidiary of Rashed Al-Rashed & Sons Group. It provides first-class marine offshore Services to the Oil & Gas sector in the Arabian Gulf region and beyond. Major areas of expertise and services offered by JMS are: Marine logistics, topside maintenance, offshore wellhead tie-ins, upgrade & modification, supply of offshore equipment and skilled staff, specialized fabrication work, expertise on preassembly, installation, pre-commissioning and commissioning assistance to the offshore platforms and facilities, offshore hook up and commissioning, maintenance of mechanical and electrical works. JMS plans to continue to expand its fleet for carrying out topside and underwater inspections, repair, and maintenance of offshore oil & Gas installations by adding purpose-built offshore support vessels, specialized human resources and equipment. With a dynamic view to provide prompt and efficient services to complement the drive of Oil & Gas companies in the region, most notably Saudi Aramco, the company is based in Al Khobar (KSA) and operates independently with its in-house resources for provision and management of contracted services. JMS aims at achieving operational excellence, world-class reliability and safe performance through improved operational efficiency, agile decision-making, and leadership development.

Zentech Incorporated is a Houston, Texas based marine engineering, project and construction management and naval architecture firm specializing in offshore oil and gas and renewable energy industries. Over forty-five (45) years of experience providing innovative engineering solutions employing a professional staff spread over six (6) international locations. Zentech’s expertise encompasses Jack-up drilling units, dynamically positioned semi-submersibles, drill-ships, modular platform drilling rigs, barge rigs, fixed offshore platforms, floating production systems, including reactivation and conversion of existing rigs, EPIC contracts for MOPU conversions, and risers and pipelines. Zentech has been involved in several other unique projects, with specialized expertise. Zentech expertise includes predictive analytics of major drilling equipment, virtual reality, augmented reality, extended reality, virtual capture, or terrestrial laser (LiDAR) scanning, and unmanned inspection using UAV drones inside tanks, chimneys, large oil tanks, and other areas not easily accessible to humans.

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For Immediate Release: Monday, September 4, 2023

HOUSTON, TEXAS – Houston-based marine engineering firm, Zentech Technical Services Incorporated (Zentech), has signed a MOU with Crystal Offshore Middle East. The MOU was signed on the 17th of August 2023.

We are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Crystal Offshore Middle East and Zentech creating an engineering partnership for shipyard project-related engineering.

“Zentech has a great track record of working with Shipyards globally in the Middle East. We are delighted to add Crystal Offshore, as well, and look forward to jointly delivering projects combining their expertise in Shipyard related construction with our provision of engineering, and project management services,” said Ramesh Maini, CEO of Zentech.

“We are very happy to enter this partnership agreement with Zentech. The 100% project success rate and track record of Crystal Offshore is the reason we prefer to work with top-level companies such as Zentech. This agreement will enable us to multiply our engineering capabilities utilizing the extensive experience held by Zentech in areas of engineering design, engineering studies, and project management, strengthening the future prospects of Crystal Offshore Middle East,” said Steve Martin, General Manager, Crystal Offshore.

Crystal Offshore Middle East operating within Khalifa Port Abu Dhabi covers a wide range of fabrication, major maintenance, upgrade, and conversion projects for offshore rigs and vessels.

Zentech Incorporated is a Houston, Texas-based marine engineering, project, and construction management firm specializing in offshore oil and gas and renewable energy industries with over forty (40) years of experience providing innovative engineering solutions. Zentech’s expertise encompasses dynamically positioned semi-submersibles, drill-ships, jack-up drilling units, modular platform drilling rigs, barge rigs, fixed offshore platforms, floating production systems, Jack up upgrades and conversion, EPIC contracts for MOPU conversions, and risers and pipelines. Zentech has been involved in several other unique projects, with specialized expertise in jack-up conversions for alternate use.

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For Immediate Release: June 29^th 2023

HOUSTON, TEXAS – Houston-based offshore marine engineering, project, and construction management firm, Zentech Inc. (Zentech) has joined forces with Oiltech Engineering India Private Limited (Oiltech), a process engineering, design, and project management company, to create Zentech Oiltech Inc. (ZOI).

ZOI will be a subsidiary of Zentech with Zentech having the majority shareholding.

“The synergy in becoming one company will perfectly complement the wide range of services that Zentech delivers for our customers around offshore Marine-EPC. By adding the process engineering and design components for production units, topsides, FPSOs, FSOs, MOPUs, Green Hydrogen, and Methanol we greatly enhance the overall portfolio of services that we can deliver for our customers and the industry,” said Ramesh Maini, President/CEO of Zentech.

“We are well aware of Zentech’s outstanding reputation in the O&G industry, spanning over four decades. Now with ZOI, we are excited that our process design and engineering capabilities would combine with Zentech’s expertise in offshore to leverage accelerated growth for us in both the traditional fossil and emerging renewable sectors of the energy industry,” said Dilip Radhakrishnan, President/CEO of Oiltech.

Zentech Incorporated is a Houston, Texas-based marine engineering, project and construction management, and naval architecture firm specializing in offshore oil and gas and renewable energy industries. Over forty-five (45) years of experience providing innovative engineering solutions employing a professional staff spread over six (6) international locations. Zentech’s expertise encompasses Jack-up drilling units, dynamically positioned semi-submersibles, drill-ships, modular platform drilling rigs, barge rigs, fixed offshore platforms, floating production systems, including reactivation and conversion of existing rigs, EPIC contracts for MOPU conversions, and risers and pipelines. Zentech has been involved in several other unique projects, with specialized expertise. Zentech expertise includes Predictive analytics of major drilling equipment, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Scanning, and unmanned inspection using drones and LIDAR cameras inside tanks, chimneys, large oil tanks, and other areas not easily accessible to humans.

Oiltech Engineering is an India-based company that has delivered the detailed engineering for the complete topsides of 11 FPSOs deployed across geographies, as well as several Concepts/ Pre-FEED/ FEED studies for FPSOs, MOPUs, FSRUs, Power Ships, Green Hydrogen, and Methanol plants. The track record includes multi-disciplinary engineering for Fixed Offshore Platforms, Effluent Treatment Plants, and Petrochemical Plants. Some projects in new areas include floating sub-station for Offshore Wind Power and Green Methanol production using synthesis.

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For Immediate Release: Tuesday, February 14, 2023

HOUSTON, TEXAS – Houston-based marine engineering firm, Zentech Technical Services Incorporated (Zentech), has been awarded marine engineering scope by New Fortress Energy (NFE), for the conversion of three (3) Jack-Up Rigs to be deployed and installed in the Gulf of Mexico as an offshore gas processing and liquefaction plant.

“We are very excited to work with New Fortress Energy on this venture. We have always dedicated ourselves to our strong culture of putting our customers first and providing them with innovative engineering solutions.” said Ramesh Maini, CEO of Zentech Incorporated.

New Fortress Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NFE) is a global energy infrastructure company founded to address energy poverty and accelerate the world’s transition to reliable, affordable and clean energy. The company owns and operates natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure and an integrated fleet of ships and logistics solutions to rapidly deliver turnkey energy solutions to global markets. Collectively, the company’s assets and operations reinforce global energy security, enable economic growth, enhance environmental stewardship, and transform local industries and communities around the world.

Zentech Incorporated is a Houston, Texas based marine engineering, project and construction management firm specializing in offshore oil and gas and renewable energy industries with over forty (40) years of experience providing innovative engineering solutions. Zentech’s expertise encompasses dynamically positioned semi-submersibles, drill-ships, jack-up drilling units, modular platform drilling rigs, barge rigs, fixed offshore platforms, floating production systems, Jack up upgrades and conversion, EPIC contracts for MOPU conversions, and risers and pipelines. Zentech has been involved in several other unique projects, with specialized expertise in Jack up conversions for alternate use.

 

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Zentech Awarded Detail Engineering Contract by International Maritime Industries (IMI) of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, November 9, 2022 HOUSTON, TEXAS – Houston-based marine engineering firm, Zentech Inc. has been awarded a detailed design engineering contract, by International Maritime Industries (IMI) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, for the construction of IMI-2030 Class of Jack-up drilling rigs. IMI has one of the biggest shipyards in the world to build drilling rigs, Ships, Boats, Barges, and various other types of offshore vessels. IMI plans to build 18 of these Class of Jack-up drilling rigs in its Shipyard. Zentech will perform the detailed engineering design of all structures and systems and deliver fabrication drawings to IMI.  The detailed design will entail all construction details allowing IMI to build the rig(s) in its own shipyard. Structures will include Hull, Quarters, Helideck, Cantilever package, Drill Floor, Legs, and Spud Cans including foundations for all equipment. The detailed design will meet the rules and specifications of Saudi Aramco Schedule G, ARO, IMI, ABS, and the Basic design basis.  Systems will include all Piping, Electrical and Instrumentation, and HVAC systems. Zentech is producing the detailed design in agreement with the operational and construction team of IMI and its Client ARO. The detailed design will be approved by and built by the Class Society of the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). “Zentech was selected for its rich, 4-decade plus of expertise in Jack-up Drilling Rig Designs and Operational Knowledge during construction, commissioning, going-on, and off-location experience through its head office in Houston and its overseas offices in UAE, and India.  Zentech can provide detailed design engineering service for such projects due to their nimbleness and strong ‘Service Quality’ culture,” said Dr. Abdullah Alahmari, CEO of IMI. “We are very excited to work with IMI on this and, potentially, their future projects. We have always dedicated ourselves to our strong culture of putting our customers first and providing them with innovative engineering solutions. We see a bright future for both of our companies,” said Ramesh Maini, CEO of Zentech Incorporated. International Maritime Industries will soon be the biggest shipyard in the Middle East and one of the biggest shipyards in the world. IMI is the largest integrated, full-service maritime yard in MENA offering competitive, safe, high-quality, and on-time solutions to ship and rig customers around the globe. Located at Ras Al-Khair on the east coast of Saudi Arabia, International Maritime Industries is a joint venture between recognized global industry leaders (Saudi Aramco, Bahri, Lamprell, and Hyundai Heavy Industries) in both manufacturing and operations delivering technical insights, supply chain efficiencies, and life cycle partnerships. Zentech Incorporated is a Houston, Texas-based marine engineering, project and construction management, and naval architecture firm specializing in offshore oil and gas and renewable energy industries. Over forty (40) years of experience providing innovative engineering solutions employing a professional staff spread over six (6) international locations. Zentech’s expertise encompasses Jack-up drilling units, dynamically positioned semi-submersibles, drill-ships, modular platform drilling rigs, barge rigs, fixed offshore platforms, floating production systems, including reactivation and conversion of existing rigs, EPIC contracts for MOPU conversions, and risers and pipelines. Zentech has been involved in several other unique projects, with specialized expertise. Zentech expertise includes Predictive analytics of major drilling equipment, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Scanning, and unmanned inspection using drones and LIDAR cameras inside tanks, chimneys, large oil tanks, and other areas not easily accessible to humans.   Download the Official Press Release   Media Contact Sundaram ‘Sundy’ Srinivasan ssrinivasan@zentech-usa.com

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HOUSTON, TX (March 13, 2021) – After having completed the FEED study, Zentech Inc has been awarded the Shipyard Construction Specification Preparation contract for the Conversion of the Jack-up Rig ‘Hibiscus Alpha’ (ex- BORR Rig “ATLA”) to an Offshore Installation for BW Energy. This conversion by BW Energy will result in a state-of-the-art production facility for deployment in West Africa.. The Zentech Project Management Team has carried out the management of similar MOPU conversions in shipyards on an EPIC basis and will allocate the most experienced resources for the successful completion of this project.

Zentech is currently doing the Detail Engineering Study for the Jack-up conversion into an Offshore Installation (OI) for a 20-year operation in the field, as per the rules and regulations for ABS Classification Society as part of an earlier contract with BWE. Zentech has also been contracted by BWE to develop the Construction Specification document as part of developing the ITT will be issued to various shipyards in the Middle East.

“We would like to thank BWE for showing the continuous confidence in Zentech and awarding this key contract for the shipyard conversion”, said Ramesh Maini, CEO of Zentech Incorporated. “We strive to produce deliverables that our client can be proud of, and look forward to continued success with BWE.”

Zentech Incorporated is a Houston, Texas-based marine engineering, project and construction management, and naval architecture firm specializing in the offshore oil and gas and renewable energy industries. The company has more than forty-three (43) years of experience in providing innovative engineering solutions and employs a professional staff of over 180 in eight (8) international locations. Zentech’s expertise encompasses dynamically positioned semisubmersibles, drill-ships, jack-up drilling units, modular platform drilling rigs, barge rigs, fixed offshore platforms, floating production systems, risers, and pipelines.

BW Energy is a growth E&P company listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange with a a differentiated strategy targeting proven offshore oil and gas reservoirs through low risk phased developments.