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Day 1: 27 November 2023
16 sessions covering project execution, energy transition, and digital transformation
09:00 - 09:30
Securing Project Predictability
- Realistic project start strategies
- Key contributors to project predictability
- Systems benchmarks for project success
- Team capability development
Lidia Stepanyuk
Operations Lead
Fluor
09:30 - 10:00
Energy Transition Projects
- FEED to EPC process acceleration
- Meeting energy transition customer needs
- Digital delivery tools across lifecycle
- Project execution strategies for efficiency
Mark Cowley
Vice President Operations
Petrofac
10:30 - 11:00
International Demolition Projects
- Communication and cultural barriers
- Corporate structure across boundaries
- International project team formation
- Local legislation and standards
- Managing logistical challenges
Alex Hadden
HSE Director
Brown & Mason
11:00 - 11:30
Onshore Plant Recycling via Asset Sales
- Sustainable circular economy concept
- Maximizing recovery value from materials
- Asset Sales Agreement (ASA) benefits
- 52% cost saving case study
- Plant resell promotes circular economy
Abdul Halim Ab Hamid
Decommissioning & Abandonment Executive
Petronas
11:30 - 12:00
Engineering Base Platform
- Decarbonization and H2 ramp up
- Centralized data for EPC projects
- Risk mitigation and cost savings
- Skilled worker shortage solutions
- Revolutionizing plant engineering
Thomas Salitz
Branch Manager
AUcOTEC AG
13:00 - 13:30
Digital Transformation of Industrial Projects
- Latest industry metrics on technology adoption
- Innovation in project execution
- Addressing industrial project challenges
- AVEVA perspective on solutions
- Technology adoption strategies
Ivan Siknes-Pedersen
Strategic Pursuit Director, Engineering
AVEVA
13:30 - 14:00
Success Story of AC Plants Centralization
- Centralization to district cooling systems
- Operational efficiency improvements
- Cost reduction strategies
- Case study from Saudi Aramco
- Utilities optimization
Abdullah K. Alzuwadl
SR Utilities Operator
Saudi Aramco
14:00 - 14:30
Optimizing Costs in Decommissioning
- Recycling and circular economy basis
- Ensuring profitability by reusing facilities
- Red flags in decommissioning process
- Prospects for selling sites
- Financial reserve importance
Kurt Van Stappen
Senior Project Manager
Tractabel
14:30 - 15:00
The Missing Link Between Maintenance and Project
- People Management alignment
- Maintenance Processes integration
- Project Management Process optimization
- Reliability Process (link between M & P)
- Operational excellence strategies
Rudi Frederix
Project Manager Operational Excellence
Siemens Mobility
15:30 - 16:00
Adjusting EPC Lump Sum Contracting
- Market volatility climate challenges
- Controlled exceptions to fixed pricing
- Scheduling dimension of inflationary fever
- Force Majeure limitations
- Renegotiation vs partnering approaches
Francois Thualt
Director - Contract Management
Major International EPC Contractor
16:00 - 16:30
Project Challenges in Current Environment
- Past, Present & Future in Project Management
- Current world & environment challenges
- Internal world: CAPEX and schedule
- External world: global market challenges
- Focus on people in project success
Bert Rits
Head of Projects
OMV
16:30 - 17:00
Project Cost Increases & Mitigation
- Insolvency risks and protections
- Performance Excuses management
- Foreseeability in contract planning
- Price Adjustment mechanisms
- Delay and increased costs management
Daniel Hoffiz
Senior Counsel
TotalEnergies Distributed Generation
Day 2: 28 November 2023
17 sessions covering dispute resolution, brownfield projects, and supply chain
09:00 - 09:30
Balancing Transactional Costs for EPC
- Construction industry transformation
- Market competitiveness impact
- Transaction costs on bottom line
- Maximizing returns for contractors
Madhu P Pillal
Advisor - Oil & Gas Projects
Kentz
09:30 - 10:00
Dispute Circuit Breakers on Mega Projects
- Conflict avoidance strategies
- Early-stage engagement approaches
- Appropriate ADR methods
- Managing dispute escalation
- Creative arbitration checkpoints
Thierry Linares
Senior Managing Director
FTI Consulting
11:00 - 11:30
Avoidance & Resolution of Disputes
- Collaborative contracting approaches
- Project committees and dispute managers
- Multi-tier dispute resolution clauses
- Dispute Boards in international projects
- Effective arbitration case management
Renato Nazzini
Professor of Law
King's College London
11:30 - 12:00
Lesson Learned in Brownfield Project
- Steam Coil Replacement in Methanol Plant
- Equipment Manufacturing Plan compliance
- Transportation challenges for heavy equipment
- Pre-Shutdown/Shutdown Scope segregation
- Contractor/Sub-Contractor Management
Nailf S Al-Qahtani
Project Engineer
Sapchem
13:00 - 13:30
Use of O&M Technologies for AC Reliability
- Enhancing AC reliability through technology
- Case study implementation
- Operational improvements
- Maintenance optimization
Abdulrahman K. Altahed
SR HVAC & Refrigeration Technician
Saudi Aramco
13:30 - 14:00
Human Factors in Asset Management
- Human and organisational factors (HOF)
- Safety management systems influence
- Safety critical communication
- Learning from asset incidents/accidents
- Analyzing asset data for improvement
Mashel Gonyora
Manager SHE-Enablement, Compliance and Assurance
Sase
14:00 - 14:30
Create and Operate Projects Sustainably
- Holistic Design and Operation approach
- Waste reduction during construction
- Waste reduction during unit operation
- Sustainable cost-effective maintenance
- Schedule and budget adherence
Heinz Janiec
Project Manager
Specialty Engineering
15:00 - 15:30
Collaborative Supply Chain Practice
- Rationale for collaborative business practices
- CRAFT 8 Stage Life Cycle Model
- ISO 44001 global standard
- Stakeholder engagement importance
- Commercial risk and pricing considerations
Norman K. McLennan
Professor
Consultant
15:30 - 16:00
EPC Challenges in Solar Renewables
- Rapidly changing environment challenges
- Growth expectation and PPA dynamics
- Electricity prices and module pricing
- Logistic costs and interest rates
- Grid capacity limitations
Danny Stadler
EPC Challenges Specialist
BELECTRIC
16:00 - 16:30
Balancing Energy Trilemma in EPC Markets
- Growing energy security concerns
- Supply chain challenges
- Boost in demand for EPC services
- Capacity and cost challenges
- Market balancing strategies
Binny Bagga
Vice President - Energy Services Research
Rystad Energy
16:30 - 17:00
Factors Impacting Project Performance
- Data analysis from 200 large industrial projects
- Strategic factors identification
- Tactical factors analysis
- Performance improvement strategies
- Best practices implementation
Mohamed El-Mehalaoui
Managing Partner
Owl Project Management
Day 3: 29 November 2023
16 sessions covering renewables, procurement, and technology
09:00 - 09:30
Lessons Learned in Projects Lifecycle
- Purpose and principles of lessons learned
- Features, application and templates
- Reference case studies
- Digital transformation of processes
Akachidike Kanu
Projects Leader
Repsol
09:30 - 10:00
Risk Management for Floating Offshore Wind
- Different from fixed-bottom offshore wind
- Business case sensitivities
- Interface management challenges
- Operational challenges
- Geographical expansion risks
Pepijn Docter
Project director for offshore wind
BP
10:00 - 10:30
Efficient Procurement for Complex Contracts
- Competitive procedure with negotiation
- Adaptations to common understanding
- Effective price competition strategies
- World's longest immersed tunnel case
- Key takeaways from procurement
Julie Juul Moller
Legal Advisor
Fermen A/S
11:00 - 11:30
Project Execution Model & 4D Scheduling
- Project Execution Model: Conceptual Design
- People & Collaboration importance
- PEM Strategic, Control and Execution levels
- Asset Life Cycle Management
- Front-End Loading (FEL) strategies
Mark Langerhorst
Project Manager
Worley
11:30 - 12:00
Evolution of Plant 3D Design
- PlantStream auto-routing technology
- Improving cost estimation accuracy
- Multiple layout studies advantages
- Project execution risk mitigation
- Early project phase optimization
Seitaro Narue
Director and CEO
PlantStream Inc
13:00 - 13:30
Reduction of Indoor High Airflow Noise
- Case study implementation
- Noise reduction techniques
- HVAC system optimization
- Operational improvements
- Comfort enhancement strategies
Ahmed F. Shen
Foreman Air Conditioning Service
Saudi Aramco
13:30 - 14:00
Construction Procurement in PV Projects
- Understanding procurement strategy importance
- Developing tailored procurement plans
- Implementing and monitoring strategies
- Leveraging technology in procurement
- Navigating procurement challenges
Vladislava Stefanova
Head of Procurement & Contracting
Solar Montage Team
14:00 - 14:30
Benefits After Sealing Dust Leakages
- Dust leakage sealing techniques
- Operational benefits achieved
- Safety improvements
- Maintenance optimization
- Case study results
Self Ur Rehman S. Mean
Foreman Multicraft
Saudi Aramco
15:00 - 15:30
EPC Contracts in Wind Energy Sector
- Procurement Strategy and Models
- Multi contract arrangements
- Framework agreement with suppliers
- Interface and risk items management
- Contract optimization strategies
Herve Baron
Senior Project Manager
Solvay
15:30 - 16:00
Factors Affecting Successful FEED
- Project scope of work definition
- Code and standard selection
- Stakeholder involvement strategies
- Engineering contractor selection criteria
- FEED schedule and timing optimization
Sherif El Nabawy
Engineering Manager
Dragon Oil
16:00 - 16:30
Using Nanofluid Technologies in HVAC
- Nanofluid technology applications
- HVAC system efficiency improvements
- Energy consumption reduction
- System performance enhancement
- Implementation case studies
Ahmed S Alghamdi
Water Operation Division
Aramco
16:30 - 17:00
Investing in Renewable Hybrid Projects
- Combination of multiple energy sources
- Green electricity production optimization
- Improving efficiency of hydro powerplants
- Adding storage to existing systems
- Procurement and project management challenges
Fernando Pinto
Contracting and Procurement Specialist
EDP
Day 4: 30 November 2023
12 sessions covering decommissioning, IoT, and digital transformation
09:00 - 09:30
Eni Rewind Experiences in Decommissioning
- Decommissioning challenges at Eni sites
- Plant description and project constraints
- Demolition techniques: mechanical dismantling
- Project & Execution Phase strategies
- Safety considerations in decommissioning
Natalie Pezdment
Civil Engineer Decommissioning Projects
EniRewind
09:30 - 10:00
Water Pipeline Leakages Analysis
- Impact of salt content on pipelines
- Effect of weather conditions on systems
- High pressure effects on pipelines
- Different pipeline materials comparison
- Leakage prevention strategies
Abdulaziz Yousef
Associate Engineer
Saudi Aramco
10:30 - 11:00
Preparing for Secure Decommissioning
- Plant shutdown and decommissioning activities
- Understanding 'known condition' requirements
- 'How clean is clean' standards
- Surveys and data gathering techniques
- Bid package compilation and tender process
Richard Vann
Managing Director
RVA Group
11:00 - 11:30
Managing Liability through Defects
- Defects rectification purpose and extent
- Serial Defects provisions as early warning
- Overlap with Long Term Service contracts
- Liability management strategies
- Risk mitigation in defects management
Robert Blundell
Senior Legal Counsel
Nordex UK
11:30 - 12:00
The Digital Era Impact over Industry
- Technologies and Risk impact assessment
- Expertise & skill level requirements
- Investment & strategies for digital transformation
- Technology adoption percentage analysis
- Industry transformation outcomes
Aamir Awan
Director Project Management
VINCI Construction
12:00 - 12:30
Implementing Smart City for Chilled Water
- Smart city implementation strategies
- Chilled water system optimization
- Energy efficiency improvements
- System integration approaches
- Operational benefits realization
Mohammed A. Alehemmari
SR Utilities Operator
Saudi Aramco
14:00 - 14:30
Zero-emission Construction Site
- Elimination of NOx & CO2 emissions
- Construction works emission reduction
- Implementation examples
- Challenges and solutions
- Collaboration and future outlook
Wouter Perry
Business Development Manager
Stanice Group
15:00 - 15:30
IoT Technologies in EPC Projects
- Integration of IoT into EPC Projects
- Cost-effectiveness of IoT implementation
- Case Studies and ROI Analysis
- AOMS-Tech solutions overview
- Processing and industrial applications
Dolina Dobre
Senior Cost Estimator
Emerald Cost Consulting
15:30 - 16:00
Balance: EPC vs Traditional Approach
- Choosing between EPC and traditional methods
- Managing complex project challenges
- Risk allocation considerations
- Project delivery optimization
- Decision-making criteria
Grant Morrison
Director, Head of Category Management
Maersk Drilling
16:00 - 16:30
Asbestos Liability Law
- Specialist asbestos liability law overview
- Legal considerations in construction
- Risk management strategies
- Compliance requirements
- Case law and precedents
Dr. Yvonne Waterman
Specialist asbestos liability law
Waterman Legal Consultancy
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