“2013-14 was an eventful year at Mercol Investment BUT WE ARE DECISIVELY SHAPING A BETTER FUTURE.”

- Abramova, Managing Director, Mercol Investment 2014

Mercol Investment is an international Investment and Asset Management company specializing in the oil and gas industry. Our focus is primarily on the acquisition and development of offshore oil and gas properties such as Jack-up Accommodation Barges, Drilling Rigs, Oil Tankers and Carriers. We are dedicated to understanding the unique circumstances of our clients so that we are in the best position to anticipate and resolve their investment need. Portfolios are entrusted to a talented team of experienced professionals who are focused on the consistent delivery of exemplary investment plans and procedures across a broad range of assets in the Oil and Gas sector.

Headquartered in Dubai, UAE with strong ties to the Mediterranean, Middle East and Asian markets, Mercol Investment has established itself as one of the most trusted companies in the region.

But no matter the heights we reach, Mercol Investment’s greatest asset is its team of highly experienced, motivated and passionate founding members whose knowledge, financial power and vast network of industry contacts continue to advantage Mercol Investment each and every day.

Our goals

Mercol Investment is a truly global business serving a diverse customer base throughout the world.

Our primary goal is simple - to increase the value of our acquired assets through a combination of strategic business contacts, exploration, industry engineering practices and refurbishment activities, placing significant emphasis on Jack-up Accommodation Barges and Drilling Rigs. All of our teams are organized around our longstanding commitment to accountability, and we always have our clients’ investments mandates in mind. In fact, through our portfolio engineering efforts, we are able to work with our clients to build market-responsive investment solutions tailored to their specific needs. Clients are at the center of everything we do. Our team-oriented approach covers all aspects of the relationship between clients and investment managers, and our service is distinguished by the quality and expertise of our people. Relationship management teams are empowered to make decisions, with a focus on exceeding expectations. We are committed to anticipating investment needs, developing solutions and delivering results in a way that is designed to fit each client's unique requirements. We maintain our position as a leading firm by continuously enhancing and extending our existing services and providing ever-greater value for our clients, and we believe our service platform sets an industry standard. This pro-active approach has helped Mercol to increase its reserve, commercial and production value of the acquired assets while simultaneously engaging in asset refurbishment and advancement thus further increasing its viability and longevity.

Mercol Investment believes in the following principles:

• Maximizing the value of our properties through strategic placement and chartering of the acquired properties.
• Maintaining a highly competitive team of experienced, enthusiastic personnel including our Mercol Engineers.
• Remain focused on offshore oil and gas properties operating in a region wherein Mercol Investment holds a competitive advantage, or where we believe we can ultimately obtain it.
• Acquire properties where we believe additional value can be created through secondary and tertiary recovery operations and a combination of strategic business, exploration, development and marketing partnerships.

Why Mercol

Mercol Investment is not an overnight success story – it has been built slowly, carefully, on bedrock of trust, loyalty and excellence. Our ambition is to be the investment provider of choice for our clients and business partners. This means forging strong relationships of trust, providing superior client services and delivering consistent and sustainable outperformance.

Using our active approach to investment management, we aim to deliver solid long-term investment performance for our clients.

Today, Mercol Investment holds the trust of some of the largest and most trusted companies in the region.

When you invest in Mercol, the security and yield of your investment are guaranteed. Mercol is continuously looking for Joint venture opportunities to procure potential oil and gas properties like rigs and tankers.

Below is a list of just some of the companies that have invested their trust in Mercol Investment;

• Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)
• China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (SINOPEC)
• Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC)
• Transocean
• Onassis Group
• Exmar

"Equal access to intellectual capital" is a phrase that encapsulates what our investment teams are all about. Our collaborative approach encompasses several small, responsive and decisive portfolio teams made up of seasoned investment professionals and oil and gas professionals which fortifies us to form a top-tier global research platform that provides depth as well as breadth.

Research is at the heart of every investment process and decision made by our portfolio teams. Their investment decisions are fueled by intensive debate, painstaking quantitative and fundamental research and the knowledge gained through decades of experience. All of our investment professionals have equal access to the analytical thought that is the hallmark of our firm. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality investment solutions for our clients.

With Mercol, the safety and yield of your investment is guaranteed. We have particular expertise and experience in risk optimization. By developing and deploying integrated investment strategies, we enable our clients to manage risk and successfully navigate challenging and changing markets. Next, through our smart and strategic business ties we are able to not only forecast a probable outcome but also make sure and place the asset of our clients in the most desirable and suitable location thus sizing up the returns for the investments made.

The current objective is to add 3 jack up drilling rigs and 5 jack up accommodation rigs within 2017 to our resource pool. The first two rigs are expected to start operation in the 3rd quarter of 2014.

Our investment is taking us forward into the next decade and beyond, surging us toward the pinnacle of our industry. Intelligent, customer-driven investment will ensure Mercol Investment continues to meet higher levels of supply and provide the support this industry demands. Using our active approach to investment management, we aim to deliver solid long-term investment performance for our clients.

Joint Ventures

We are proud to have worked alongside some of the largest and most trusted companies in the region such as the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and the China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (SINOPEC) in mutually beneficial joint ventures.

Mercol Investment is continuously looking out for joint venture opportunities and always welcomes the chance to procure potential oil and gas properties.

From its humble beginnings as a regional chartering business Mercol Investment has grown to become a world-wide Investment and Asset Management company. Currently, being involved in all aspects of shipping and transport Mercol is also heavily engaged in the chartering of the following:

• Jack-up Accommodation Barge
• Drilling Rigs
• Oil Tankers
• Carriers

We have not forgotten where we came from; indeed we are fiercely proud of the global network of partners since they enable us to provide smooth and seamless transportation services to our customers. Our management team includes a diverse collection of international professionals whose backgrounds and expertise was carefully selected to add unparalleled synergy and experience to its chartering activities. A blend of unique backgrounds, together with a constant focus on internal improvement ensures our chartering services stay at the forefront in the Oil and Gas industry. We use up to date systems and routines satisfying all requirements together with ensuring safe operation of Rigs, vessels, including Safety Management System.

The core philosophy of the company is to address all verticals in the chartering segment, so as to provide holistic chartering services, all under one roof to our clients. Our long experience has helped us to develop very strong relationships with the Exporters, Importers, various Government organizations like Port Authorities, Customs, Chambers, Free Zone Authorities, etc. We leverage this enormous network for the benefit of our customers to provide the finest international chartering and logistics service. The company consists of a dedicated bunch of experienced professionals and this intangible asset of “people skills” is what we are blessed with, and this is what we consider as our core competency.

In addition to investments and property acquisition, Mercol Investment has established itself as one of the most respected Project Management companies in the Mediterranean / Middle East region. As part of its vision to increase the lifecycle of the acquired properties Mercol engages in the refurbishment, conversion and construction of the same. With a vast resource network and the key strategic partnerships of Mercol Investment at their disposal, our highly experienced Project Management Team will exceed every expectation.

From complete project management to a small team integrating itself into a new or existing project, the Mercol Project Management Team can assist you with anything from Opportunity Assessment to Project Close Outs. With a vast resource network and the key strategic partnerships of Mercol Investment at their disposal, our highly experienced Project Management Team will exceed every expectation.

General Scope of work for the Project Management Team:

• Tendering, contracts and administration
• Risk assessment and management
• Design management
• Project plan-of-action and strategic scheduling
• Sub-contractor, suppliers, and consultant procurement and management
• Project Systems execution, monitoring and controls
• Installation
• Project conclusion wrap up
• After-project, scheduled follow up

 

Mercol Investment strives for a high level of corporate governance by demonstrating good corporate citizenship through environmental awareness, ethical behaviour and sound corporate governance practices.

This Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (“Code of Business Conduct”) covers a wide range of business practices and procedures. It does not cover every issue that may rise but it sets out basic principles to guide all of our personnel. All directors, officers and employees must conduct themselves accordingly and seek to avoid even the appearance of improper behavior. This Code of Business Conduct applies to every member of the Board of Directors, officer and employee of Mercol Investment, all of its subsidiaries and all affiliates in which the Company directly or indirectly holds a majority interest (collectively referred to as the “Company”).

To further the Company’s fundamental principles of honesty, loyalty, fairness and forthrightness, the Company has established this Code of Business Conduct. This Code of Business Conduct strives to deter wrongdoing and, to that end, promote the following objectives:

• Honest and ethical conduct, including the handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and professional relationships;
• Full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure in all reports and documents required to be filed with governmental authorities and in other public communications;
• Compliance with the applicable government and self-regulatory organization laws, rules and regulations;
• Prompt internal reporting of violations; and
• Accountability for compliance with this Code of Business Conduct.

Thank you for your interest in Mercol Investment. We request that potential clients complete an online enquiry or email us directly at: info@mercolinvestment.com.We look forward to welcoming you to the Mercol experience!

We encourage our existing clients to pre-schedule appointments with your account executive / project managers so that our Client Service Team can detail a specific plan-of-action itinerary that is in tandem with your needs. This assures that your visit is optimized and is as productive as possible. We can also arrange for an on-site visit at critical junctures. This comprehensive, integrated approach is a distinctive Mercol attribute.

Mercol Investment Corporate Headquarters

Address: Flat No. 1311 Al Manara Tower, Business Bay, Dubai, UAE. PO Box: 127413
Tel: 042766191

Fax: 042766192

Email: info@mercolinvestment.com

Tel: 042766191

info@mercolinvestment.com