The global Oil and Gas industry is expected to grow significantly in the next decade. This growth is due to the increasing demand for energy in domestic as well as industrial sector. The oil and gas industry is one of the largest consumers of cathodic protection products and services. In addition, the increasing infrastructure investment in developed and emerging economies is also expected to drive the demand for cathodic protection products and services. Additionally, the market is expected to benefit from the growing demand for cathodic protection from the water & wastewater treatment industry.
Established in 2011, SARK is a worldwide anti-corrosion solutions provider for over a decade and has been committed to finding innovative solutions to its client's needs. SARK has grown to become one of the most reliable and fastest-growing cathodic protection (CP) system providers in India. SARK is dedicated to catering to the needs of the domestic market as well as the international market for cathodic protection systems.
SARK offers CP system services for a variety of oil and gas infrastructure, including pipeline projects, tank farms, storage tank projects, refinery and petrochemical plants, power plants, fertilizer plants, pressure vessels, and mounded bullets projects. It also specializes in working with offshore platforms, piles, jetty, and dry dockyards.
SARK’s range of CP System Services includes All types of CP - Surveys, Design & Detailed Engineering, Supply of CP Materials, Installation, Testing & Commissioning, Monitoring & Maintenance, Supervision of Installation, Consultancy Service, Software Modelling & Simulations, Design validation, Supervision of Installation, Testing & Commissioning, ECDA & ICDA, Interference & Mitigation and more. SARK is known for being the best anti-corrosion partner that provides CP system solutions with the latest software and techniques. The company uses use the best quality CP materials and services at the best price, completing projects within the agreed time frame.
A Promising Future
The Government has a clear Vision and Mission that in 2025 the Indian economy should reach USD 1 Trillion. The Government of India has taken some major initiatives to promote the oil and gas sector, including approving changes to the Biofuel Policy in May 2022 to bring forward the target for 20 percent ethanol blending with petroleum to 2025-26 from 2030, reducing customs duties on certain critical chemicals in the Union Budget 2022-23, and increasing the exploration area of oil and gas to 0.5 million sq km by 2025 and 1 million sq km by 2030. Looking at the expansion plans of all oil and gas companies, demand in this industry is going to be stable in coming couple of decades. Moreover, existing Oil and Gas infrastructure is getting older. As such, demand of technical audits, rehabilitation and integrity surveys is increasing. SARK is definitely geared up to take advantage of these situations and keep up the growth rate in lieu of its strengths of implementing latest technologies in no time.
A Dynamic Team Spearheading the Firm’s Growth
The journey began with a total of nine members in January 2011 and has grown to its current size of 164 employees as part of its core team, which plays a key role in growth and success. The Managing Director, Ashvin Patel has a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering as well as a 'CP level IV – CP Specialist' degree from the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE). He has over 23 years of experience in the CP system industry and has worked on both domestic and international projects. His areas of expertise include technical aspects, tendering, and sales management.
The Director, Kirit Panchal, is certified by NACE as a 'Corrosion Technologist'. He has over 20 years of experience working in the CP System industries. His core area is Projects & Supply Chain Management. Shilpa Patel, Director of CP System Ind, has more than 10 years of experience in the administration. She has worked hard to
build a strong team and establish a solid foundation for the organization. SARK has a well-qualified, skilled, and experienced team and it truly believes that the firm's employees are an asset. The team has time and again shown itself capable of handling any difficulties that may arise. It knows the technical needs and has a wealth of experience dealing with prestigious clients and PMCs.
They possess the necessary skills to connect with clients in the Oil & Gas industry PSUs like IOCL, ONGC, HPCL, BPCL, GAIL, and more, and PMCs like EIL, PDIL, and MECON. They have a history of success and are capable of operating in any Indian terrain thanks to their more than a decade of experience with CP System Industries. SARK has executed projects in countries like Nigeria, Sudan, Ghana, South Africa. SARK is working with several MNCs on their projects with their internal standards, systems & protocols. The Project Managers at SARK are highly qualified as NACE CP Level III, CP Level II, CP Level I, and M. Sc. (UK), Graduate Engineers, and Diploma Engineers. The average experience of SARK’s Project Managers is 12 years.
site in-charge/engineer and technicians of SARK are highly trained and well qualified, with huge experience in the CP system industries. They have gone through professional training courses and are well-versed in the health, safety, and environmental aspects of their work. They strictly follow the HSE rules and regulations in plants, refineries, and at project sites. It is due to the Sark team's dedication and hard work that the SARK has been able to achieve success and growth.
The Differentiating Factor
SARK is a professional organization and has dedicated departments for Tendering & Estimation, Projects, Supply Chain Management, Quality Assurance, Finance, Sales & Marketing, and Warehouse. Each department can optimize its performance by following the SARK's standard operating procedures. SARK has been certified by ISO 9001:2015 for its Quality Management System, ISO 14001:2015 for its Environmental Management System, and ISO 45001:2018 for its Occupational Health and Safety Management System. This makes SARK the first choice for clients (end users), PMCs, and EPC contractors because it follows these systems strictly and strives for continuous improvement.
SARK is registered with Dun & Bradstreet. SARK has a professional approach and the strongest team strength in CP System Industries and that’s a reason for the success of timely completion of projects. Company has the best facilities at the office, warehouse, and at project sites. Bankers have provided SARK with OD facilities so that it can execute projects, maintain relationships with suppliers, and do other activities without financial constraints.
Leveraging Advanced Technologies & Techniques
SARK provides complete solutions as an EPC for Cathodic Protection System Projects under one roof by adopting the latest software, technology, techniques & standards, which keeps them ahead in the market. Out of total 164, there are 45 employees working in the firm's 7000 sq ft office, which is equipped with the modern & latest communication facilities. In addition, there is a 5000 sq. ft. warehouse where all consumable goods and bought-out items are stored and offered for thirdparty inspection. SARK's warehouse team is responsible for receiving and dispatching materials to various project sites. A QA team is dedicated to the inspection of materials before making GRN at stores, at the manufacturer’s place, and project sites.
“Awareness is increasing day by day amongst Oil and Gas customers to implement Cathodic Protection Systems as a part of the vital integrity management system. Software Modelling and Simulation Studies are also being made mandatory which gives an edge to SARK having an in-house facility. With the licensed software for design modeling and simulation studies from the world's leading software companies, SARK is getting the attention of Oil and Gas customers as the most reliable partner and this gives a promising future to the company. Apart from this, we are optimizing our operations and administration using ERP software and site resources management software.
This gives us leverage to handle the end number of projects simultaneously and seamlessly. Above all, we as management, always make sure to keep our employees at the center and motivate them to go out of their way to timely complete the project with the utmost quality standards. Our team is our greatest strength and we strongly believe in the capabilities of our team. We nurture them with regular training, sponsorship of NACE/AMPP courses, gettogethers, professional and recreation programs, and many more. Altogether, our team believes that our workplace is one of the best in the industry and country and we are proud of that”, shares Ashvin Patel, Managing Director of the Company.
An Exceptional Journey
With a capital of Rs.1.0 lakh, SARK began operations in January 2011 with nine employees, three directors, and six employees. For the first two years, SARK executed projects in the field of surveys and CP materials as part of its MSME status.
In 2015, SARK won a large order from a private client for a refinery project and a pipeline project from PSU. Following this, the company received orders for CP projects like oil and gas pipelines, pressure vessels, storage tanks, and tank bottom projects and more, from various public and private sector organizations. In 2018, the company had 110 employees, generated 45 crores in revenue, and received the highest value of single order an amount of $3.3 million from international market. It was recognized as one of the country's top three CP System providers in 2018. With the onset of 2018, SARK started to receive orders from India's top EPC contractors, almost all PSUs in India and multinational corporations. At present, SARK is established as the leading CP System provider in India. With the completion of CP System Projects over 10,000 kilometres of pipelines, more than 400 projects involving tanks, vessels, mounded bullets, and numerous capacityprojects, SARK has clearly emerged as a Market Leader in the Industry. The company also provides CP System services to all major oil and gas clients in India as well as international markets like Nigeria, Ghana, and Sudan.
A Robust Future Roadmap
"The market is expected to grow at a five percent CAGR till 2032, with some challenges, but looking at refinery extension projects, new pipeline projects, storage tank projects, and new projects by the government, it is expected that growth shall continue in the Oil & Gas sectors", concludes Ashvin Patel.
