WINNER

ANTONIO DE SIMONE Tecnimont - COST CONTROL ENGINEER, Italy; Lotto 11; WINNER OF THE 1ST BARBARA PICUTTI CREATIVE CONTEST

The author has masterfully crafted a tale that unfolds seamlessly, drawing readers into a world of unexpected twists and turns that keep them captivated until the very end. Through a meticulous selection of words, the narrative strikes a balance between harsh reality and poetic beauty, creating a compelling story that skillfully intertwines the raw intensity of the African landscape, the dedication to one’s craft, the inherent risks of the profession, and the boundless love of a father for his daughter. The writing exhibits a cinematic quality, evoking imagery akin to a continuous shot that stretches time for the protagonist beneath the desert stars, all within the confines of a steel frame marked by the significance of the number 11 gauge.

SPECIAL MENTIONS

CARLO BONIARDI Tecnimont - SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER, Italy; Tre rose rosse; Special mention: PASSION

A tale of love and loss told with sensitivity and mastery, that reveals the special bond between the two protagonists as they share romantic moments in isolated locations on the construction site. The contrast between the harshness of the working environment and the delicacy of their feelings creates a captivating emotional tension that keeps the reader glued to the pages. Through flashbacks and present moments, the narrative takes us through the stages of their relationship, culminating in a poignant and revealing finale that leaves a lasting impression.

ALESSANDRO CALISSE Tecnimont - JUNIOR PROCESS ENGINEER, Italy; Fritz Haber: l’uomo e la storia; Special mention: HISTORICAL KNOWLEDGE

The narrative takes inspiration from the true story of Fritz Haber, a renowned German chemist involved in scientific discoveries of great impact, such as the Haber-Bosch process for ammonia synthesis, but immediately turns into an original tale: envisioning Fritz Haber in dialogue with himself, his thoughts and feelings become the true protagonists of the story, an intimate expression of the internal and intellectual tension between his scientific achievements and the human consequences of his inventions. It showcases great narrative mastery that deeply engages the reader.

VALTER CARROLO Tecnimont Planung Industrieanlagenbau (TPI) - MECHANICAL ENGINEER, Germany; The Quantum Pressure Paradox; Special mention: IMAGINATION

Pulsating pace and apocalyptic themes characterize this disaster story, where dystopian futures and mass extinctions serve as narrative expressions of the unease stemming from current international tensions. The style and tone of voice are perfectly aligned with this message to the “survivors.” Between history and fantasy, fiction and reality, science and science fiction, the narrative strikes the right balance to qualify as an excellent Hollywood screenplay. One certainty remains: we will never look at a pressure gauge in the same way again...

FABIO FERRARI NextChem - HEAD OF CARBON AND EMISSION REDUCTION, Italy;  Calibrare in sintesi; Special mention: HISTORICAL ARCHIVE

This text celebrates the importance of the historical archive as a place of knowledge through a captivating dialogue among its archival tools, each endowed with its own personality and distinctive narrative, seamlessly transporting readers into the evocative realm of history. Crafted with flawless mastery of dialectics reminiscent of Cicero, the dialogue is lively and entertaining, enriched by learned quotations. This extraordinary tale skillfully combines the art of storytelling with profound messages, blending scientific and humanistic knowledge, simplicity and complexity, all fundamental elements of beauty.

MICHELE FORLANI Tecnimont - TCMQA-PROJECT DIRECTOR, Italy; Biciclette, plastica e altro; Special mention: SCIENCE FOR LIFE

The story offers a profound reflection on the crucial moments of life, alternating narration and introspection with an engaging and poetic style. The vivid description of childhood moments, relationships with friends, and family moments are portrayed with touches of nostalgia and intimacy, transporting the reader on an emotional journey through the author’s memories. The narrative style is captivating, alternating references to principles of physics and chemistry embedded in the characters’ experiences, which harmoniously blend with philosophical reflections on the meaning of life and death.

UMBERTO FRANZI Retired, Italy; La Centrale di Al Nasserieh e la banconota siriana da 200 Pound; Special mention: COMPANY HISTORY

When a business story makes History. The design of the Al Nasserieh gas turbine power plant in Syria becomes the protagonist of an extraordinary story, which seems to have come out of the writer’s imagination but is instead a faithful account of the reality experienced by our colleague. Named after the young son of the President of Syria, Basel Al Assad, who passed away prematurely, the power plant was also reproduced on the Syrian 20-pound banknote for the enormous importance it represented for the country’s industrial development. The images depicted on the banknote are a tangible tribute to the transformative power of electricity for the country’s economic and social development.

PARTICIPANTS

ALBERTO CAVALLO Tecnimont - HEAD OF ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENTATION, Italy; MARCO CAMELETTI Tecnimont - TELECOM AND F&G SYSTEMS SENIOR SPECIALIST, Italy Lo stabilimento FIAT di Melfi e il sistema PRODAS

ANDREA CAPPONI Tecnimont - LAYOUT & PIPING MATERIALS & WORK QUANTITIES ESTIMATING &MANAGEMENT GROUP LEADER, Italy Il manometro starato

PINO COLOMBI Retired, Italy Il Manometro

MASSIMO DAPOTO Maire Tecnimont - GROUP COMMUNICATION MANAGER, Italy La Danza del Deserto

MARCO D’ARCANGELIS KT- Kinetics Technology - CIVIL PROJECT LEADER, Italy Ricordi sottosopra (per colpa del cannocchiale astronomico)

GIUSEPPE DERRICO Tecnimont - PRODUCT CONFORMITY COORDINATOR Italy Ricordi d’infanzia ed evoluzione tecnologica

EDOARDO DISARÒ NextChem - TECHNOLOGY PROCESS JUNIOR ENGINEER, Italy 2168

LEO GENTILINI Retired, Italy L’ultima misura

STEFAN ARIO GIUFFRÈ KT- Kinetics Technology - CONSTRUCTION JUNIOR ENGINEER, Italy Gli Orizzonti del Mare: La Storia dell’Anemometro di Famiglia

ANILKUMAR JHA Tecnimont Private Limited - RISK ENGINEER, India Analog Pressure Gauge

MADHURA JOSHI Tecnimont Private Limited - CIVIL STRUCTURAL DESIGN ENGINEER, India Glass-Traced Theodolite

NILESH PRABHAKAR JOSHI Tecnimont Private Limited - COST CONTROL ENGINEER, India From Dusk to Dawn

FRANCESCA LUBELLI Tecnimont - PRODUCT CONFORMITY COORDINATOR; GIUSEPPE UNGARO Tecnimont - PROJECT QUALITY MANAGER, Italy L’anemometro polemico

STEFANO MANDAS KT- Kinetics Technology - KTFRA-CONSTRUCTION QUALITY ENGINEER Italy A true story from Stefano Mandas related to the “Architectural Model: Fiat manufacturing Plant - Melfi (PZ)”

SHAHNAWAZ MAPARI Tecnimont Private Limited - PRESSURE VESSELS & HEAT EXCHANGERS ENGINEER, India Theodolite

CARLO MASETTI Advisor Italy Regolo circolare per calcoli di cemento

ALESSANDRO MISTARINI Tecnimont, Italy - INSTRUMENTATION MATERIALS & WORK QUANTITIES ESTIMATING & MANAGEMENT GROUP LEADER Italy Plastico di impianto – Precursore del modello 3D

GABRIELE PASINI Tecnimont - PROJECT PROCUREMENT COORDINATOR, Italy Storia di un Manometro

ANITHA PREMAN Tecnimont Abu Dhabi BO - EXPEDITING & INSPECTION PLANNER, UAE Theodolite – A Romantic Tale

MAURIZIO RIGOLIO Tecnimont - ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY HEAD OF DEPARTMENT Italy L’analogico che ti salva il test

FABIO SESSI Tecnimont - MATERIAL SUPPLY COST ENGINEER, Italy La calibrazione del tempo

ELIO STREPPAROLA Tecnimont, Italy - TECHNOLOGY CHEMICAL & PETROCHEMICAL MANAGER Italy Umidità, benessere e cultura