Main Congress Day 2 - Thursday, 16 April 2026
Main Congress Day Two
8:15 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
Adrian Strydom -
Chief Executive Officer,
South African Oil & Gas Alliance
Integrating Technologies to Reduce Carbon Emissions
9:10 am - 9:40 am
Fireside Chat - FPSOs and the Role of Digitalisation: Maximising Efficiency through Technology
Ikiomoworio Nicholas Dienagha -
Principal Project Engineer,
Renaissance Africa Energy Company (formerly Shell Petroleum Development Company)
Enhancing asset integrity and uptime with predictive maintenance
Leveraging AI and automation for real-time operational insights
Strengthening cybersecurity to protect FPSO digital ecosystems
Ikiomoworio Nicholas Dienagha
Principal Project EngineerRenaissance Africa Energy Company (formerly Shell Petroleum Development Company)
10:10 am - 10:40 am
Leveraging Digital Twin and Predictive Maintenance for Asset Integrity: Lessons from the FPSO Adolo Case Study
Implementing advanced monitoring systems for real-time asset health tracking
Leveraging digital twin technology to simulate operations, optimise performance, and support decision-making
Developing predictive maintenance strategies to minimise downtime
Enhancing local expertise and workforce training for efficient asset management
10:40 am - 11:00 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.
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Morning Break & Refreshments
Take a break and network with your fellow industry peers!
Increasing Efficiency & Enhancing Maintenance for Existing Projects
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Driving Reliability and Efficiency with Digital Twin Technology in FPSO Operations
Adrian Strydom -
Chief Executive Officer,
South African Oil & Gas Alliance
Creating a unified digital ecosystem for monitoring critical systems
Using predictive analytics to reduce unplanned shutdowns and maintenance costs
Enhancing safety by simulating emergency scenarios and operational risks
Scaling digital twin solutions across multiple assets for consistent performance
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Industry Thought Leadership
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Fireside Chat: Enhancing Onshore-Offshore Connectivity for FPSO Operations
12:10 pm - 1:10 pm
Networking Lunch Break
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)
2:00 pm - 3:40 pm
Roundtable D: Leveraging Renewable Energy for Decarbonisation of FPSOs
2:00 pm - 3:40 pm
Roundtable E: Technologies and Strategies for Reducing Carbon Footprint
Precious Iroegbu -
Senior Structural Design Engineer,
TotalEnergies
2:00 pm - 3:40 pm
Roundtable F: Digital Tools for FPSO Operations
Ikiomoworio Nicholas Dienagha -
Principal Project Engineer,
Renaissance Africa Energy Company (formerly Shell Petroleum Development Company)
Ikiomoworio Nicholas Dienagha
Principal Project EngineerRenaissance Africa Energy Company (formerly Shell Petroleum Development Company)
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.
The Future of the Oil and Energy Industry of Africa
3:40 pm - 4:10 pm
Afternoon Break & Refreshments
Take a break and network with your fellow industry peers!
3:20 pm - 3:50 pm
Case Study: Operational Excellence for Low-Carbon FPSO Performance
Real-time GHG emissions tracking and performance dashboards
Integrating digital twins and AI for operational optimisation
Predictive maintenance to lower energy use and extend asset life
4:40 pm - 5:10 pm
Case Study: Driving Low-Carbon Impact Across the FPSO Supply Chain
Reducing embedded carbon in fabrication and materials sourcing
Innovations in green steel, coatings, and modular assembly
Low-emissions logistics and marine transport solutions
