Singapore is exploring plans to expand its gold storage capacity as it seeks to position itself as a major global bullion trading hub , targeting central bank reserves and institutional flows. Strategic Push Into Bullion Market Authorities are evaluating potential sites — including areas near Changi Airport — to enhance vaulting infrastructure for gold storage , according to sources familiar with the discussions. The Monetary Authority of Singapore confirmed it is considering the use of existing facilities for gold vaulting , though it stopped short of confirming expansion plans. The move aligns with Singapore’s broader ambition to strengthen its role in precious metals trading and financial services . Targeting Central Banks and Institutional Demand A key objective is to attract central banks , which collectively hold around 39,000 tonnes of gold , accounting for roughly 18% of global supply , according to the World Gold...
Maintain an outperform call with unchanged target price (TP) of RM1.90
SapuraKencana Petroleum (SAKP) announced last Friday that its various wholly-owned subsidiaries have been awarded USD215m (RM889m) worth of contracts collectively. The awards are for the engineering and construction (E&C) division, which will provide further earnings visibility for up to 2 years based on the longest duration of the following contracts awarded. We continue to recommend SAKP with an Outperform call, with our unchanged TP of RM1.90 based on a blended SOP valuation.
ONGC award. For a duration of 20months, the Group secured a contract in relation to the B127 Cluster Pipeline RTR Project. The job scope includes engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning of 11 pipeline systems and associated topside modifications in B127 and surrounding Mumbai High fields located off the west coast of India. The award is to a consortium of SapuraKencana TL Offshore Sdn. Bhd. and SapuraKencana HL Sdn. Bhd.
SKD Pelaut contract was awarded by Brunei Shell Petroleum Sdn. Bhd. for a duration of 2 years and an additional 2-year optional period The contract is for the provision of the SKD Pelaut Tender Assist Drilling Rig awarded to SapuraKencana Drilling Asia Limited.
Sepat MOPU contract. SapuraKencana Subsea Services Sdn. Bhd. was awarded an estimated 2-month contract by Petronas Carigali Sdn. Bhd. (PCSB) for the provision of underwater maintenance services for the Sepat MOPU. The job scope includes inspection, maintenance, repairs, drilling support and other work for PCSB’s underwater facility. The works will be executed in the water shore and offshore Peninsular Malaysia at 0-2,000 meters depth, with diver intervention at 0-300 meters water range at the Sepat MOPU Field.
Reiterate Outperform. Reaffirmed by more contract replenishments in the pipeline for the E&C division, the Group’s orderbook to-date stands at RM4.2bn including these new ones awarded. We are maintaining our estimates due to the earlier assumptions of replenishments having already accounted for this.
Source: PublicInvest Research - 04 October 2016
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