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AECI Operations Services (Pty) Ltd - Republic of South Africa
AECI
Over a 12 month period, C.E.S.S. were commissioned by AECI Operations Services (Pty) Ltd to assist in evaluating the potential for Combined Heat and Power Installations at the Umbogintwini Complex in Durban, South Africa. C.E.S.S. performed their duties and tasks to the satisfaction of AOS management and I have no limitation in recommending C.E.S.S. and in particular Mike Craigie, to any persons or companies involved In the sourcing and evaluation of CHP plant and systems.
Gordon Blackwood - Site Utilities Manager

Arthur Andersen & Co. - Kuala Lumpur
Arthur Andersen
I advise Combustion, Energy & Steam Specialists Limited ("CESS") was appointed on 13 June, 2001 to conduct an appraisal of two power barges belonging to our clients. I am pleased to confirm that the services provided by CESS were both timely and professional.
Chew Cheng Leong - Special Administrator

British Gas - Tunisia
BG Tunisia
After trying unsuccessfully to source replacement Woodward Control Boards for the governing system on our LM2500 gas turbine, we contacted Combustion, Energy and Steam Specialists to assist in our quest. CESS responded in a prompt and professional manner and located the necessary parts within a matter of days - The cards were shipped direct to us and we were "up and running" again with the minimum of downtime.
We will have no hesitation in calling on their extensive knowledge within the power generation market for any of our future requirements and we would highly recommend the capabilities and various services offered by CESS to anyone in need - as they certainly proved to us to be an invaluable support in our time of distress.
James A Davies. - Electrical Engineer BGTL

Carrack Limited - United Kingdom
Carrack Limited
Combustion Energy and Steam Specialists Ltd (CESS) was commissioned by Carrack Ltd to produce a Report comprising External Survey and Market Valuation for the Ruston TB5000 Gas Turbine Trailer-mounted Power Plant which was being offered for sale by a UK Utility. Their Report was instrumental in allowing Carrack to evaluate a response to the bid invitation and to prepare their subsequent submission. - It was both competent and professional and we look forward to continuing our association with CESS.
C. R. Newman - Managing Director

Esso Petroleum Company Limited - United Kingdom Esso Petroleum
Please accept my sincere thanks for your efforts In arranging the effective disposal of various plant from our Abingdon offices. I do need to take this opportunity to comment upon your service to Esso Petroleum as I have found your service to be of excellent quality meeting our needs precisely. I also thank you for the work of you and your team, Your team has been polite, helpful and effective throughout.
George Dawson - Group Head, MSD ERCA

E.Z.H. n.v. Electriciteitsbedrijf Zuid-Holland
EZH
In the last two years, while trying to sell our surplus steam and gas turbine installations, EZH got a lot of support by valuation and marketing the equipment from CESS from Orkney Islands, Scotland. Within our dealings with CESS we were entirely satisfied with CESS's valuation capabilities and market intelligence.
Hans Peters

GE Capital - Indonesia
GE Capital
We wish to confirm that CESS were instrumental in arranging the sale and disposal of two surplus Solar "Centaur" Turbines from our premises in Indonesia, and gave us every satisfaction in their professional approach to valuation and marketing.
Frans Louis Lewerissa


GE Greenwich Caledonia - United Kingdom
GE Capital
This letter confirms our support to Combustion Energy and Steam Specialists for the provision of marketing and valuations for gas turbine based projects. We have been completely delighted with their marketing support during our sales activities on various gas turbine projects.
Stephen A. Holmes - Director International Industrial Marketing

Independent Power Corporation PLC
IPA
During the period between August 2004 and July 2005, IPC approached CESS requesting equipment solutions for various power projects in Bolivia, South Africa, etc.
CESS were then instrumental in facilitating the acquisition of two Tornado CCGT units from East Lancs Paper Mill in UK which are now being installed in South Africa, and an unused GE Frame 6FA unit from El Paso Corp in USA, which is being converted to 50 Hz and installed in Bolivia.
CESS not only provided full technical details, but also support in costing of conversions, dismantling, relocation and shipping, and also timely introductions to various supporting companies in the refurbishment/conversion, re-installation and commissioning of the available equipment.
We would like to extend this letter as a mark of our appreciation for the skill and timely performance of CESS in sourcing such equipment, and for the professional way in which CESS handled their support during these somewhat protracted transactions.
Mike Eyre - Head of Engineering

Mott Macdonald - United Kingdom
Mott MacDonald
I have known Mike Craigie and his company since my Hong Kong days and believe that he is worth keeping in touch with.
I believe that he is honest and straight. CESS are a broker for used and cancelled power station orders and he has undertaken some fairly large projects.
John Bacon - Engineering Manager

Negris Limited - Nigeria
Negris Limited
Negris Limited is pleased to confirm that Combustion, Energy and Steam Specialists Limited (CESS) have provided the inspection and valuation report on the Ewekoro Plant near Lagos, Nigeria which consisted of 4 x 3.3 MW Bergen KVGS-18G3 gas engines.
Michael Burnett - Group Corporate Strategy

Offshore Power Corporation Ltd - Gibraltar
Offshore Power Corporation
Offshore Power Corporation Limited is pleased to confirm that Combustion, Energy and Steam Specialists Limited (CESS) have provided assistance in sourcing used power generation equipment for OPC's projects in South America and Africa, and has greatly assisted in providing valuations of such equipment. OPC has no hesitation in recommending the services of CESS in this capacity..
Stuart L Bentham - Vice President

Patum Rice Mill and Granary Public Company Limited - Thailand
Patum
Patum Rice Mill and Granary Public Company Limited are pleased to confirm that Combustion, Energy and Steam Specialists Limited (CESS) have provided a Market Evaluation Report on our 9 MW Siemens Steam Turbine Generator. Patum Rice Mill and Granary Public Company Limited found the team very helpful and effective and the report was excellent.
Rut Subniran - Chairman of Executive Committee

Peak Pacific Energy Ventures PTE Ltd - Singapore
Peak Pacific Energy
During the last three years we have submitted various proposals which have required the identification of existing, surplus equipment in order to meet short deadlines for power production. In this we have been working with CESS who have supported us diligently and expertly and who have invariably been able to come up with an equipment option to fit our needs. We have found that the CESS organisation is efficient and easy to deal with and is thoroughly knowledgeable about this business. We have been satisfied with their performance and I have no hesitation in recommending them as a supplier or partner to a project.
Mike Ashburn - Vice President