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Grain LNG initiates cardiovascular health programme with Medway Public Health We were pleased to host the first session of a new cardiovascular programme at Grain LNG, in partnership with Medway Public Health. This initiative is part of a national pilot focusing on improving awareness and prevention of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) in the workplace. Yesterday, Dr. David Whiting, Interim Director of Medway Public Health, and Georgina Crossman visited to observe the health checks carried out by Dale Jobson and Justine O'Neill from the Medway Public Health team. Launching in mid-October with Medway Healthy Workplaces, the Heart MOT service aims to address factors that contribute to CVD, which is a major cause of death and disability in the UK. This service is a proactive approach to managing health risks associated with cardiovascular conditions. This pilot will run until March 2025 and will test its effectiveness in boosting public health, with the hope of becoming a permanent feature of Medway's health offerings. We are proud to be selected as the pilot site for this vital project, reflecting our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our team and the wider community. Featured in the image are Stuart Clack, Richard Crabtree from Grain LNG, alongside Dr. David Whiting, Georgina Crossman, and Dale Jobson from Medway Public Health. #GrainLNG #PublicHealth #CVDPrevention #MedwayPublicHealth #WorkplaceWellness #HeartHealth #MedwayHealthyWorkplaces

Celebrating Community Spirit with the Pride in Medway Awards! We're excited to announce that Grain LNG is the proud sponsor of the School Community Category at next year's Pride in Medway Awards. This significant event celebrates the outstanding contributions of organisations, businesses, and individuals dedicated to enhancing our local community. The School Community Award category recognises schools that have gone above and beyond to support their local community. It reflects the role schools play as key pillars of community spirit and involvement. We're pleased to support an award that acknowledges and encourages such meaningful contributions. It's inspiring to see the activities and support extended by the young members of our community through their schools. Join us in celebrating and recognising the schools nominated for this award. If you would like to find out more about the Pride in Medway Awards, check it out on their Instagram page on the link in the first comment below.  #PrideInMedway #CommunitySpirit #GrainLNGCares #SchoolCommunityAward #MedwayPride

National Gas have shared their winter forecast for 2024/25. Grain LNG stays ready and prepared for the winter. #GasSupply #GrainLNG #NationalGas

Exciting News from Grain LNG! We are pleased to share that our asset technical team, in collaboration with the terminal maintenance team, has developed an innovative maintenance regime using cutting-edge technology. By utilising drone surveys and precision asset intelligence software, we have revolutionised the way we inspect and monitor our built assets. This approach captures thousands of data points, creating a 3D model of our 600+ acre site.  The benefits have been tremendous! Not only have we saved valuable time and resources by reducing the need for intrusive inspections, such as scaffolding and complex lifting plans, but we have also gained 100% coverage of asset conditions with up to 1mm of detail.  With a regular record of the site in a digital format, we can now analyse relative deterioration rates over time, enabling accurate forecasting, risk protection and cost control. This advancement in our maintenance regime complements the work of our maintenance team, helping us deliver efficient and targeted interventions.  At Grain LNG, we are committed to continuous improvement, and this exciting development is a testament to that commitment. #GrainLNG #Innovation #AssetManagement #TechnologyInAction #SustainableOperations

Grain LNG leadership engages at ETMM in Croatia Chris Shoulders, Mark Mckenzie, and Ed Carter from our Leadership Team recently attended the European Terminal Managers Meetings (ETMM) hosted by LNG Croatia. This annual gathering is important for industry leaders to exchange insights and encourage collaboration. The event provided a day of presentations focused on safety, technology, and operational strategies, highlighting the latest trends and challenges facing our industry. Mark McKenzie, our Head of Maintenance, took the stage to present on the Juran Benchmarking Project, showcasing our progress in operational excellence. Ed Carter shared, “It was fantastic to reconnect with peers and discuss our collective experiences managing critical LNG infrastructure across Europe over the past year.” These meetings are a chance to catch up; they are a vital platform for sharing best practices and enhancing our operations through working together. #GrainLNG #ETMM #IndustryLeadership #InnovationInEnergy

Today is World Mental Health Day!  At Grain LNG, we're committed to supporting the mental well-being of our employees, throughout the year. Here's a look back at some of our Journey: Our journey really began in 2014 with our pledge of time to change. Justin Bateman  from Gravesend Mind visited us to discuss strategies for mental health awareness. We introduced Mental Health First Aid training, equipping our team to offer better support to each other. We explored workplace mental health through interactive sessions with Enact, who use drama to highlight important issues. Another expert from Mind shared their knowledge on fostering mental well-being. We heard from Steve Cradock, who discussed his battle with PTSD, and Steve Wolfe, who shared how surviving a  heart attack transformed his approach to mental health. Helen Lawson from Wellbeing Training Solutions encouraged us to focus on the present, much like our canine friends, and Jack Green, a former GB Olympian, opened up about the mental pressures of elite sports. With 1 in 4 people experiencing mental health challenges each year in England, it's crucial we continue to support each other and challenge the stigma associated with mental health. #GrainLNG #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthAwareness #SupportEachOther

A proud moment for the team at Grain LNG as our latest accreditation, a response to a call for the gas industry to find and eliminate methane emissions, has led to a world first. The goal of MiQ - Methane Intelligence initiative is to eliminate avoidable methane emissions from the natural gas supply chain as we transition to a world powered by cleaner energy, and Grain LNG is proud to be the first LNG site in the world to receive such certification. Grain LNG is not only the largest terminal in Europe, but a world class facility, reflected in our diversity of customers, operational excellence and now methane management. We hope to see a new gas chain with certificated and audited entities all providing full transparency on emissions. Thanks to all involved.

Preparing for the Kent Downs Ultra Challenge 24 members of our Grain LNG team are set to participate in the Kent Downs Ultra Challenge on the 12th of October, tackling either a 25km or a 50km route.  To get ready, eight determined members undertaking the 50km journey completed a 30km training walk recently.  The scenic route took them from Rochester to Aylesford and Snodland, before returning to Rochester. This essential practice helped our team prepare for the event next week.  It’s wonderful to see the team's enthusiasm as they train to support our chosen charity, MEGAN CIC Voluntary sector mental health organisation, which empowers and supports individuals with mental health challenges in Kent and Medway. Stay tuned for more updates, and if you’d like to support our cause, please visit our fundraising page here: https://lnkd.in/exdXJbJr #GrainLNG #UltraChallenge #MentalHealthSupport #CommunityEngagement

What is a HAZOP? A HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Study) is a method used to ensure that industrial processes or systems are safe and operate effectively. It involves a team of experts who carefully examine every part of the system to find any potential dangers or problems that could happen.  Why is a HAZOP important? HAZOP studies are important because they help keep people safe, mitigate risks, follow rules, and improve the workings of the system. Why do we conduct HAZOP studies? At Grain LNG, we conduct HAZOP studies because we take safety seriously and are always looking for ways to improve. It's a way for us to continuously improve our processes and systems. #SafetyFirst #OperationalExcellence #IndustrialSafety #HAZOP

Further recognition in Ergonomist Magazine It's rewarding to see the continued recognition of our team's hard work. After winning the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors 'Demonstrated Impact Award' in April, our efforts have been featured in the September 2024 issue of the Ergonomist magazine. Richard Scaife explains why he nominated our Grain LNG Import Terminal for the award and praises our innovative approach to fatigue risk management. Stuart Clack, Dr Stuart Hill, and Alan Dillien from the Grain LNG team have been key in driving these initiatives forward. Our project has been noted as potentially industry-leading by HSE specialists, showcasing our commitment to safety and operational excellence. Despite challenges such as the pandemic and increased operational demands, our team has effectively identified and managed fatigue "hot spots," ensuring the wellbeing of our staff.  Implementing a comprehensive Fatigue Risk Management Plan and innovative tools like the Fatigue Assessment Tool (FAT) and Operational Fatigue Plan (OFP) have markedly improved our operations and safety measures. This recognition highlights our innovative approach and the dedication of our team to upholding the highest standards of safety and efficiency. For more details on our awarded project and its impact on the industry, check out the full article in the Ergonomist magazine: https://lnkd.in/edQwmgw6 #GrainLNG #IndustryLeadership #SafetyFirst #InnovationInEnergy #CIEHF