Energy Training and Business Advisory Holmwood Consulting Ltd

Holmwood Consulting Limited is an international provider of top industry training and consultancy in LNG, Natural Gas and Energy offering independent business advice, management consulting, executive briefing and energy training.

As a focused LNG, Natural Gas, Oil and broader Energy consultancy, Holmwood Consulting Limited with its in-depth knowledge of the global energy markets and developments delivers independent strategic consultancy, key market analysis, executive briefing and training services.

Services:

LNG, Natural Gas & Energy

Holmwood Consulting Limited delivers knowledge transfer through objective advice, training and consulting to address the real and differing business issues that clients are facing around the world helping them to resolve their unique challenges. Beyond just informed third party comment, we actively seek to give our clients the real information required to take the critical decisions that move businesses forwards. It helps its clients achieve these clear business goals by flexibly applying the Energy and broader Industry expertise of its principal, and selectively utilizing the wide experience and extensive knowledge base of our Associates, who have worked for many years as Directors, senior managers and industry business professionals.

Holmwood Consulting operates in primary areas:

1.     Industry Training:

The primary service provided by Holmwood Consulting Limited is Capability Building, Knowledge Transfer and Executive Briefing for international client companies – both direct contracted and via third-party providers. We have an established international reputation and are widely involved with training and capability building on commercial, markets, trading and technical aspects across the whole of the LNG supply chain, and in the oil and natural gas industries. Building on the core energy industry knowledge and proven business skills of its principal and a select network of top experts, we continuously endeavour to develop new courses and to lead market requirements across LNG and broader energy. The involvement doesn’t usually stop at the end of any knowledge transfer activity as much of our activity is repeat business with clients and delegates continuing to seek advice from us well after the training has finished.

Holmwood Consulting creates customised energy training, provides key executive briefings and gives in-company courses reflecting both specified needs and our areas of expertise to develop or update our clients’ staff. Classroom training gives participants the opportunity to interact with a live instructor and other trainees and, we believe embeds key learning more effectively. Such tailored, instructor led courses are designed to be interactive in nature and can be industry knowledge or business skill based. There really is no educational system provided that is worth more than learning from the experience of a 30-year veteran in the industry.

Holmwood Consulting Limited’s knowledge transfer occurs primarily via two types of training provision:

(i) In-company courses, Executive Briefings and Workshops

(ii) Public courses and Seminars

Holmwood Consulting Limited seeks to ensure that all such developed courses emphasize practical learning by encompassing interactive sessions, current market case studies, syndicate study exercises and, where appropriate, challenging debate to ensure a high level of attendee participation and knowledge transfer. Delegates are typically drawn from NOCs, IOCs, natural gas companies, LNG shipping companies, trading organizations, Regulators and Government Ministries, equipment & service companies and professional service firms, as well as financial institutions that serve the Oil & Gas business.

2.     Business Advisory and Consulting

Holmwood Consulting provides a distinctive approach by active involvement in the global business, challenging the conventional industry norms and in some cases forecasting trends. Change and volatility are perhaps the only constants in the global energy marketplace today, but change should not be feared as it brings opportunity for many industry players. Small in size, Holmwood Consulting Limited has proven ability to deliver real and lasting value with a growing reputation built around providing top quality, in-depth, objective delivery and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.

It also increasingly makes sense to have a knowledgeable external third-party involved as a “Trusted Adviser” or “Client Friend” in natural gas and LNG projects, in much the same way as using an architect often ends up saving money on building projects, even the comparatively small ones.

Holmwood Consulting Limited is wholly focused on the energy sector and welcomes the opportunity to discuss client issues and propose a delivery approach to assignments using an appropriate combination of our Principal and Associates. This allows us to effectively provide the best possible approach at key levels within an organization covering typically:

• Strategic: Gas Market Studies, New Market Entry, Development of LNG
• Tactical: Gas Market Review and Analysis, LNG Exports & Imports, Commercial & Pricing, Trading and Logistics
• Operational: Commercial and Contractual Management, Specification and Evaluation of support systems/ procedures

Holmwood Consulting welcomes the opportunity to discuss client issues and propose an approach for the development of the required insights.

The People

An independent, professionally based specialist industry training and business advisory company, Holmwood Consulting Limited provides consultants with a strong mixture of hands-on international energy and diverse business backgrounds. Holmwood Consulting Limited provides a core team who are highly qualified, with most having first degrees and many with post-graduate qualifications together with a record of proven success and demonstrated accomplishment across the international energy and utilities industry over many years.

For more information about LNG, Natural Gas and Energy consultancy and training contact Leigh Bolton of  Holmwood Consulting at telephone +44 (0)20 8408 3696. www.holmwood-consulting.com/

Marin Green Drinks Business mixers on November 11th at Lotus Cuisine of India

North Bay friends and colleagues please join me tomorrow in San Rafael for Marin Green Drinks!

Join us on Tuesday November 11, 2014, at 5:30 PM at Lotus Cuisine of India in San Rafael, California.


Carla Koop of the San Rafael Clean Program will present on their program, Litter Free Business - Take the Pledge!


"Businesses throughout San Rafael are joining together to beautify and reinvigorate the business corridors, creating a more inviting and environmentally friendly shopping experience for their customers and the community. See how you can be a part of the Team."

For more information visit www.greendrinks.org/CA/San%20Rafael

Solo Flamenco

Theatre Flamenco presents 48th Annual Home Production.

Showcase of pure flamenco, bringing back traditional tone and lyrics in the music and showcasing dancers that embody the emotion and intensity of an art form that has captivated audiences for generations. The dance and music will be performed in the style as old as flamenco itself, bringing back the movements and flair from flamenco origins, creating an experiential journey for the soul.

Schedule of Performances:

November 8th, 2014 at 8:00pm
Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
Mountain View, CA
Tickets: Call 650-903-6000 or online at MVCPA.com

November 15th, 2014 at 8:00pm*
November 16th, 2014 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm
Cowell Theatre, Fort Mason
San Francisco, CA
Tickets:  BrownPaperTickets.com

* Gala Tickets include pre and post show festivities

The St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin County, CA: Serving the homeless and those in need with our soup kitchen, car donation program and much more.

WHO WE ARE
St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin County’s goal is straightforward: to provide services to those in Marin County who are struggling to make ends meet and might not otherwise received help.

Competent volunteers meet with individuals and/or families in order to establish a trusting relationship and to ascertain how they can best be served. They provide assistance in the form of direct aid, intervention, advocacy or moral support. This “neighbor helping neighbor” model holds “respect” as dearest attribute: respect those they serve for their many experiences, their struggles, their talents and their humanity.

The Free Dining Room uses this same volunteer-driven model. In the dining room, neighbors provide neighbors with hot food, a place for respite and a listening heart. They serve all who enter our doors, 365 days of the year.

St Vincent de Paul Society of Marin is a part of an international catholic organization providing services and assistance to those in need. The Marin Council is independently incorporated, administered by its own volunteer board of directors and responsible for its own fundraising and programs. All donations to the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin stay in Marin County.

One of the oldest and most effective charitable organizations in the world, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (http://www.svdpusa.org) is a Catholic lay organization of more than 690,000 men and women throughout the world who voluntarily join together to grow spiritually and offer person-to-person service to the needy and people living in poverty in 142 countries on five continents. With the U.S. headquarters in St. Louis, Mo., membership in the United States totals more than 172,000 in 4,600 communities. Programs include home visits, housing assistance, disaster relief, job training and placement, food pantries, dining halls, clothing, transportation and utility costs, care for the elderly and medicine. Providing more than $595 million in tangible and in-kind services, SVdP serves more than 14 million people in need each year, performs more than 648,000 visits to people in their homes, and delivers more than seven million service hours to those in need, regardless of age, religion, creed, nationality or ethnic background.

The St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin County is committed to ensuring that all individuals have equal access to our assistance, programs, facilities, and employment opportunities. We do not discriminate against any person that will seek help and offer assistance regardless of the race, color, creed, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, political affiliation, immigration status, mental or physical disability, income level, or medical condition.

SERVICES
Last year, the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin County helped more than 16,000 people in the community, offering assistance in the form of free hot meals, rental deposits, utility assistance, social service referrals, and other vital needs. These services operate without government or church funds, allowing them to serve the community without barriers or restrictions in a timely and compassionate manner. With the kind support of its donors who value the advocacy of St Vincent de Paul, they are able to offer these services free of charge.

DINING ROOM
Every day, homeless neighbors and other struggling citizens are served with our soup kitchen, housing assistance, open pantry and much more. The Free Dining Room was created in 1981 as a free kitchen to serve Marin County’s hungry citizens with dignity and a welcoming demeanor. The Free Dining Room has been open every single day since then, and has served more than two million meals to our hungry neighbors. Each year St Vincent de Paul serves more than 140,000 meals, providing the only sustenance of the day for diners. Many of them are Marin’s “working poor,” living below the poverty line and trying to make ends meets. We also serve senior citizens and people with disabilities, who often appreciate a hot meal and some warm conversation. Finally, the Dining Room offers a welcome respite to those who do not have housing, and must sleep in their cars or in the hills of Marin County.

HOMELESS HELP DESK
Homeless Help Desk welcomes over 1,400 clients each year and offers limited financial aid, referrals, and a sympathetic ear to people without a place to live. The core of this service is to acknowledge emergency needs and stabilizing individuals and families. Last year Vinnies helped transition more than 75 people off the street and into permanent housing.

Services includes such as:
* Brief motel stays for homeless and stranded families
* Rental Deposit assistance
* Transportation
* Prescription medications
* Blankets
* Food
* Clothing, toiletries and other essentials

HOME VISITS
Every week in Marin County, volunteers from the Society visit people struggling to make ends meet in their homes to help them get through life’s struggles. The primary goal of these visits is to prevent homelessness. They do this by providing rental assistance, utility bill payments, food and more. Cash is never distributed to clients; all needs are verified with appropriate third parties, and all assistance is paid directly to landlords, utility companies, etc. This program is exceptionally committed to keeping children housed, to provide the stability and security that all children need to thrive.

Home visits are the “heart” of the Society, and have been happening around the world for more than 170 years. Last year more than 200 volunteers provided 1,174 home visits to people in every city and town in Marin County.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING
The St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin County owns and operates eight low income apartments above our Dining Room, providing housing for very low income and chronically homeless residents. These apartments are located in downtown San Rafael close to transportation, employment and support services.

WHO WE SERVE
The St Vincent de Paul Society provides basic assistance and serves free meals to people from all walks of life, including senior citizens, single parent families, veterans, those working two jobs to make ends meet, the unemployed and the homeless. The vast majority of those we serve are employed in Marin County.
 

ADVOCACY
The St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin County focuses on key areas of social justice: poverty, homelessness, unemployment, access to healthcare, alleviation of hunger, and personal security and safety.

Please visit the list of resources we have compiled that describe system change and ways to make the world a better place for those who face poverty. The Society does not prescribe a solution, but merely encourages engagement in the public policy process.

Visit http://vinnies.org to find out how you can help. Call 415-454-3303

Plumbing Services and Water Treatment in Marin County by Marin H2O

When you need help with your Marin County home or business water systems, contact Marin H2O for prompt, courteous service.

Marin H2O offers water treatment services for pure filtered water – such as water softeners, home filters, and drinking water systems. They also offer plumbing construction and and remodels, as well as plumbing emergency service in Marin County – from Mill Valley to San Rafael and Novato and anywhere in between!

SERVICES

Some of the many services that Marin H2O provides:

Leaky Faucet Repairs And Replacement

Dishwasher Installation

Icemaker Hookup

Toilet Bowl Repair And Replacement

New Faucet Installation

Shower Diverter Repair And Replacement

Sewer And Drain Cleaning

Waterline Repair And Replacement

Water Heater Repair And Replacement

Sewer Line Repairs

Electronic Leak And Sewer Location

Inline Video Inspection

Garbage Disposal Repair And Replacement

Floor And Wall Furnace Repair And Replacement

Tankless Water Heaters

Earthquake Shutoff Valves

Water Heater Strapping

Copper Re-Piping (Eliminates Rusty Water)

Sump And Sewer Ejector Pumps

Pond And Fountain Pumps

Hot Water Circulation Pumps

Dishwasher And Stove Hookups

Gas Barbecue Hookups

Water Filter Installations For Entire House Or Point-Of-Use (I.e. Kitchen Sink)

Gas Pressure Testing

Washer And Dryer Hookups

Hose Bib Installation

Pool Heater Gas Lines

Boiler Repairs

Shower Heads

Gas Line Repair And Replacement

Safety Grab Bars

Sewer Clean Out Installations

Fireplace Log Lighter Valves

Ceiling And Wall Leaks

Hydro Jetting Sewer Lines

Backwater Valves

Pressure Regulators (Water Pressure Testing)

Laundry Trays

Water Heater Relocation

Bathroom, Kitchen, Laundry And Utility Room Installations And Upgrades.

Urinal And Flushometer Toilets

Correct All Plumbing Violations

Roof And Area Drain Cleaning

Sewer Clean Out

Drain Cleaning

WATER TREATMENT SERVICES:

Water Softeners

Hard water contains dissolved minerals that form deposits inside your heaters, washers, and other water-using appliances. These make them work harder than necessary.

Marin H2O installs water softeners that condition your water and deliver soft water throughout your home. They offer a Portable Exchange Service water softener, considered a smart, environmentally conscious way to enjoy the benefits of soft water.

Home Filters

If your water system does not have a filter, you are a filter. Let Marin H2O install a reverse osmosis home filtration system to provide you with delicious, pure drinking water. The system reduces contaminants as small as an atom. They offer environmentally preferred water filtration systems with recyclable components, reducing landfill waste and saving resources.

Drinking Water Systems

Culligan bottle-less cooler systems offer the latest advantages in technology to treat your existing water supply and provide your home or office with an endless supply of hot and cold drinking water.

Whether your system utilizes advanced carbon filtration or state-of-the-art reverse osmosis, Culligan can provide the highest quality water at the touch of a button. These systems refill automatically, so you don’t need to keep a supply of bottles on hand.

De-ionized Water

Ions from minerals such as sodium, calcium, iron, copper, chloride, or bromide are present in most tap water. De-ionization is a physical process that uses specially-manufactured ion exchange resins to bind to, filter out, and remove mineral salts from the water. Because the majority of water impurities are dissolved salts, de-ionization produces a high purity water. Our portable exchange tank provides service for high purity water applications such as spot-free rinsing for commercial service companies that wash boats and planes.

PLUMBING REMODEL AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

Marin H2O plan, organize and design plumbing systems specifications for remodels or new construction. They work with your architect, contractor, and designer to achieve your esthetic and financial goals.

Types of remodels:

Kitchen

Bathroom

Commercial

Sewer lateral

Trenchless

Their goal is to provide long-term quality and service.

SERVICE MAINTENANCE

Plumbing emergencies require an immediate response. Your phone call will be answered by a real person, and a plumber will arrive quickly to solve and repair your plumbing problem, whether simple or complex.

WASTE LINE MANAGEMENT & VIDEO SERVICE

Marin H2O Plumber with sewer video equipment Waste Line/ Drain Line Management:

We can’t crawl into your pipes, but the next best thing is to survey your system using a video camera. A color camera inserted into the pipeline becomes our eyes, finding damaged or blocked sections that need to be cleared, replaced or repaired. In case of blockage, we offer full rooter service to cut away any aggressive tree roots that have invaded your sewer lines.

WATER HEATERS

Performs Expert Water Heater Installation and Repair Services

There are several reasons to install a water heater. Whether you are prepping your home for resale and want to increase its property value or simply want to make your family more comfortable, a water heater is an investment. With our help, you can make the right choice in installing a water heater that serves you efficiently for many years. With our expert advice, you will make the right choice in purchasing a water heater. Apart from our product range, we also offer installation, repairs and maintenance services on water heaters.

When selecting a new water heater for your home, choose a water heating system that will not only provide enough hot water but also that will do so energy efficiently, saving you money. This includes considering the different types of water heaters available and determining the right size and fuel source for your home.

NATURAL GAS LINES

Our services include natural gas line installations.

WATER STORAGE AND RECLAMATION

We can install systems that safely reclaim waste water or harvest and store rainwater for efficient use in your garden.

ABOUT THE OWNER

Richard Williams III grew up working in the company that his grandfather founded in 1961, and learned that old-fashioned integrity and honesty were our most important products. They still are. Richard III founded Marin H2O and merged it with my family’s water treatment company, Marin Refined Water Systems, to bring you a broader range of services. Marin H2O assures that you can still count on to their top-notch, guaranteed work.

With one phone call, you now get plumbing construction and repair, delivery of our pure bottled water or installation and maintenance of our water treatment programs.

For Plumbing and water treatment services call Marin H2O at 415.479.8411. Visit www.marinh2o.com

Marin County Master Electrician by Tom Remus

Tom Remus is a master electrician serving Marin for 35 years. He offers residential and light commercial electrical work, troubleshooting expert. Services expand to outdoor landscape lighting, bathroom and kitchen remodels, breaker panel upgrades and LED lighting upgrade.

All work is done by the master electrician himself.

With California contractor license # 628913.

Tom, gives free estimates and advice.

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

Commercial Electrician

Tom Remus understands that any delay or interruption in electrical service means a loss in productivity and revenue in any commercial business.  He have worked in many small businesses in Marin to promptly restore electricity to major appliances, lighting fixtures, dimmers and overloaded circuits that can interrupt the flow of the business.

Offering not only comprehensive solutions for all your commercial electrical needs, Tom also provides you with the information and resources you need to make educated decisions about which solutions are best for you.

·                   Motion Sensor Security Lighting

·                   Furnish and Install 120 outlets

·                   Furnish and Install 120v smoke detectors

·                   Furnish and Install 240v amp circuit panels

·                   Furnish and Install Cable TV wires

·                   Installation Quad Outlets

·                   Installation of a New High Efficiency Lighting

·                   Install Commercial CO2 Detectors

·                   Install Commercial Outdoor Lighting For Signs

·                   Install Water proof junction boxes

Residential Electrician

Tom have worked on all kinds of residential projects from multi-million dollar high rise apartments and huge homes to small service calls to fix some little thing that is not working right. In the last few years, Tom have been working more on kitchen and bathroom remodeling and bring modern lighting fixtures in to create a very artistic and pleasing environment for the clients and guests.

Services and Products

·                   Sub Panel Upgrades

·                   Water Heater Electrical Hook Up

·                   Appliance Installation

·                   Exhaust Fan Installation

·                   Ceiling Fan Installation

·                   Main Service Upgrades

·                   Interior Lighting, Surface And Recessed

·                   Outdoor Lighting 120 Volt And 12 Volt Low Voltage

·                   Dimmers And Motion Sensors

·                   Kitchen Upgrades

·                   Intercom Systems

·                   Central Vacuums

·                   Bathroom Upgrades

·                   Flat Panel Installs

·                   Low Voltage Installs

·                   Dedicated Appliance Circuits

Outdoor Landscaping

When you are ready to install outdoor landscape lighting around your home, Tom can install high quality outdoor landscape lighting, which can beautify your home and significantly enhance its curb appeal and your property value.

Landscape Lighting Installation, Service & Repair

• Landscape Lights
• Spotlights for Highlighting Architecture & Trees
• Hot Tub & Spa Hook-Ups
• Swimming Pool Lighting
• Low Voltage Lighting
• Outdoor Sound Systems (Speakers and Entertainment Centers)
• Outdoor Kitchens & Barbeque Areas1
• GFI Outlets

Outdoor Lighting For:

• Trees & Shrubs
• Walkways
• Patios
• Ponds
• Patio Covers
• Fireplaces & Fire Pits
• Decks

Contact Master Electrician Tom Remus for free estimate and advice on electrical services at (415) 458-2949. Visit www.tomremuselectric.com/.