Strengthening FPSO Project Feasibility In Africa
June 24 - 27, 2024
| Cape Town, South Africa
Main Congress Day 2 - Wednesday, 26 June 2024
Main Congress Day Two
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
Front Loading the FPSO Project Lifecycle
9:10 am - 9:40 am
Innovative Technologies Shaping the FPSO Landscape in Africa
Woji Weli -
Consultant,
BW Offshore
- Leveraging virtual technologies for improved design precision
- Enabling early identification of potential challenges in the design phase
- Successful integration strategies for cutting-edge technologies in project planning
9:40 am - 10:10 am
Industry Thought Leadership
10:10 am - 11:00 am
Offshore Leaders Panel Discussion: Early-Stage Decision-Making in FPSO Projects: Lessons from Africa
Stephen Otaro -
Deputy Chief Operating Officer (DCOO) OML 26 Asset Management Team,
NNPC Limited
Woji Weli - Consultant, BW Offshore
Dr. Wisdom Enang (PMP, CEng, FNSE, FNISafetyE) - Energy Consultant and Senior Analyst, FWE Western Energy Limited
· Strategically selecting concepts during the early stages of FPSO projects
· Sharing of best practices for identifying and mitigating risks in the pre-FEED phase
· Examining effective strategies for engaging diverse stakeholders to ensure alignment and smooth project progression
Stephen Otaro
Deputy Chief Operating Officer (DCOO) OML 26 Asset Management TeamNNPC Limited
Dr. Wisdom Enang (PMP, CEng, FNSE, FNISafetyE)
Energy Consultant and Senior AnalystFWE Western Energy Limited
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
Take a break and network with your fellow industry peers!
FPSO Financing & Contracting
11:50 am - 12:20 pm
Shaping the Future of Energy Projects in Africa to Support Successful FIDs
Dele Kuti -
Global Head, Energy & Infrastructure,
Standard Bank Group
- What does a bankable, commercially viable FPSO project look like?
- Exploring innovative financing models beyond traditional approaches
- Understanding the intrinsic link between project financing and market trends – can the FPSO industry keep up?
12:20 pm - 12:50 pm
Mapping Out Contracting Models for Offshore Project Requirements
Neklim Niacuveia -
Contracts & Procurement Associate,
Mozambique Rovuma Venture
· Identifying the wider infrastructure ecosystem that are needed for offshore projects including FPSOs, FLNGs, and FSRUs
· Mapping the associated facilities needed with production and operation cost
· Designing effective strategies of integrating projects with associated onshore facilities to reduce operational cost
12:50 pm - 1:50 pm
Networking Lunch Break
1:50 pm - 2:20 pm
Framing Commercially Bankable FPSO Projects to Win Over Financial Funds
· Main challenges in financing new FPSO projects
· How to mitigate construction risk to ensure project bankability
· ESG restrictions and reduction of liquidity for greenfield projects
Asset Integrity Management and FPSO Maintenance
2:20 pm - 2:50 pm
Optimising Asset Integrity Management Strategies and Maintain Vessels in Class
Emil Fordjour Boachie -
Lead Mechanical Engineer (Static Equipment),
MODEC Production Services Gh. Ltd (MPSG)
- Implementing a risk-based inspection program to prioritise maintenance and repair activities
- Establishing a maintenance and repair program for all structural, mechanical and electrical systems
- Using condition-based monitoring techniques to detect early signs of equipment failure and take corrective action
Emil Fordjour Boachie
Lead Mechanical Engineer (Static Equipment)MODEC Production Services Gh. Ltd (MPSG)
2:50 pm - 3:20 pm
Afternoon Break & Refreshments
Take a break and network with your fellow industry peers!
Technology & Tools for FPSO Projects
3:20 pm - 3:50 pm
Harnessing the Power of Digital Technologies for Remote Monitoring of FPSOs
Salami Wasiu Abiola -
Asset I&E Engineer,
ExxonMobil Nigeria
- Best practices for implementing remote monitoring solutions for FPSOs
- The role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in optimising remote monitoring operations
- Case studies on the successful implementation of digital technologies for remote monitoring of FPSOs
3:50 pm - 4:20 pm
Technological Advancements in Carbon Capture for Sustainable FPSOs
Dr David Khoza -
Technical Director,
Integrated Geoscience South Africa
- Exploring the latest advancements in carbon capture technologies
- Discussing challenges associated with integrating carbon capture solutions into FPSO operations
- Sharing of innovative solutions to overcome technical, logistical, and economic barriers
