Strengthening FPSO Project Feasibility In Africa
June 24 - 27, 2024
| Cape Town, South Africa
Main Congress Day 1 - Tuesday, 25 June 2024
Main Congress Day One
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Morning Refreshments & Registration
9:00 am - 9:05 am
Welcome Address by FPSO Network
9:05 am - 9:10 am
Opening Remarks by Congress Chairperson
David Hartell -
Managing Director,
Stellae Energy
The Future of the Oil and Gas Industry of Africa
9:10 am - 9:40 am
Market Intelligence: Reviewing the African Energy Market Landscape and What Lies Ahead
Nkululeko "NK" Ngcobo -
Vice President of Business Development,
Rystad Energy
- Key trends shaping the energy market in Africa, including policies, regulations, and technology
- Opportunities and challenges in the African energy market
- Insights into the future of the African energy market and the role of FPSOs
9:40 am - 10:10 am
Unlocking Opportunities in Côte d’Ivoire in Partnership with Local Talent and Resources
Stig Bøtker -
Director, Business Development,
Altera Infrastructure
· Successful stakeholder engagement
· Establish a local organization for Sustainable Growth
· Success through training and integration of Local Competences
Sponsored by: Altera Infrastructure
10:10 am - 11:00 am
Fireside Chat | Offshore Leaders Speaks: What Keeps Offshore Leaders Awake at Night?
David Hartell -
Managing Director,
Stellae Energy
Boroko Manchidi - Asset Manager (Exploration and Production) – Ghana Assets, PetroSA
• Capitalizing on the rising demand for offshore energy and energy security – while navigating complex market and supply chain uncertainties
• Discussing the impact of increased carbon emission reporting and what it means for projects
· What role will FPSO’s play in accessing Africa's vast deepwater reserves?
11:00 am - 11:20 am
Speed Networking Session
Join us in this Speed Networking Session where you will be able to meet other participants at the conference! During this session, you will have the opportunity to engage with several leaders in a short amount of time and exchange business cards to take the conversation beyond the conference.
11:20 am - 11:50 am
Morning Break & Refreshments
Country Spotlight: Africa’s FPSO Projects
11:50 am - 12:20 pm
Innovative Approaches in FPSO Project Execution: Lessons from Century Group Nigeria
Ken Etete -
Group Chief Executive Officer,
Century Group
· Discussing technological advancements in enabling FPSO execution
· Which project management strategies and collaborative efforts have contributed to the success of FPSO ventures in Africa?
· Overcoming challenges unique to the African context and setting benchmarks for future developments
12:20 pm - 12:50 pm
Pacu™ - The World’s First and Only Reliable Corrosion-Protection for Deepwater Mooring-Chains
Johan Tønsberg -
Chief Executive Officer,
Imenco Corrosion Technology
· Life-extend your mooring-chains – which was never thought possible before
· Pacu™ is already fully tested, field-proven, installed on FPSO (e.g.: Shell), and available for you
· Pacu™ saves you (asset-owner) 3-digits-mill-USD-figures and tons of CO2-emisions during ‘life-of-field’ – by eliminating need for chain-replacement
Sponsored by: Imenco
12:50 pm - 1:20 pm
Localising Excellence: Enhancing African Capacities in FPSO Project Development
Boroko Manchidi -
Asset Manager (Exploration and Production) – Ghana Assets,
PetroSA
- Highlighting successful initiatives in enhancing local capacities for FPSO project development in Africa
- Discussing the role of training programs and knowledge transfer, and collaboration between international and local entities in building a skilled workforce
- Building a robust supply chain
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Networking Lunch Break
FPSO Africa Roundtables
Our Roundtables allow you to zone-in and focus on the topics that matter most to you. Structured to maximise audience interaction and participation, you get a chance to not only learn from your peers first-hand but share your challenges actively as well. There will be 2 rotations at 50-minutes each.
FPSO Africa Roundtables (2 Rotations @ 50-minutes each)
2:20 pm - 4:00 pm Roundtable A: Unlocking FPSO Financing in Africa: Challenges and Opportunities Dele Kuti - Global Head, Energy & Infrastructure, Standard Bank Group
FPSO Africa Roundtables (2 Rotations @ 50-minutes each)
2:20 pm - 4:00 pm Roundtable C: Balancing FPSO Projects with Environmental Protection Dr David Khoza - Technical Director, Integrated Geoscience South Africa
Our Roundtables allow you to zone-in and focus on the topics that matter most to you. Structured to maximise audience interaction and participation, you get a chance to not only learn from your peers first-hand but share your challenges actively as well. There will be 2 rotations at 50-minutes each.
FPSO Africa Roundtables (2 Rotations @ 50-minutes each)
2:20 pm - 4:00 pm Roundtable B: FPSO Leasing Versus Ownership: Decision Factors, Contracting Strategies and Future Trends David Hartell - Managing Director, Stellae EnergyFPSO Africa Roundtables (2 Rotations @ 50-minutes each)
2:20 pm - 4:00 pm Roundtable D: Strategic Procurement for FPSO Projects Neklim Niacuveia - Contracts & Procurement Associate, Mozambique Rovuma Venture
Managing Dynamic Regulatory Changes & Local Content Requirements
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Afternoon Break & Refreshments
Take a break and network with your fellow industry peers!
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Navigating Regulatory and Political Dynamics in Africa's FPSO Market
Adrian Strydom -
Chief Executive Officer,
South African Oil & Gas Alliance
- Analysing how political changes and regulatory uncertainties in African countries affect the investment climate for FPSO projects
- Exploring collaborative approaches between governments, industry stakeholders, and regulatory bodies
- Best practices in creating a stable and attractive environment for FPSO investments
5:00 pm - 5:50 pm
Fireside Chat: Harmonising Dynamic Regulatory Changes & Local Content Requirements - A Balancing Act for Sustainable Growth
Adrian Strydom -
Chief Executive Officer,
South African Oil & Gas Alliance
Stephen Otaro - Deputy Chief Operating Officer (DCOO) OML 26 Asset Management Team, NNPC Limited
- Sharing strategies for effectively engaging and developing local suppliers in the FPSO supply chain
- Discussing initiatives focused on building local skills and expertise to meet the workforce requirements
- Navigating local content requirements without compromising competitiveness and cost-effectiveness
Stephen Otaro
Deputy Chief Operating Officer (DCOO) OML 26 Asset Management TeamNNPC Limited
