Strengthening FPSO Project Feasibility In Africa
June 24 - 27, 2024
| Cape Town, South Africa
Post-Congress Focus Day - Thursday, 27 June 2024
FPSO Africa Hotspots
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Morning Refreshments & Registration
10:35 am - 10:40 am
Welcome & Housekeeping Address
10:40 am - 11:40 am
Unlocking the Potential of Africa FPSO Hotspots: Strategies for Success
Woji Weli -
Consultant,
BW Offshore
Africa’s offshore oil and gas reserves are vast, and FPSOs have become a crucial technology for unlocking their potential. This workshop will delve into the key hotspots for FPSO activity in the continent, exploring the challenges and opportunities they present.
Participants will gain valuable insights into:
· Sharing of the latest developments in pre-salt exploration, marginal field development, and the increasing adoption of innovative FPSO technologies
· Exploring the unique technical challenges posed by Africa’s offshore environment
· Understanding of Africa’s oil and gas regulations, with a focus on FPSO permitting, local content requirements, and environmental considerations
Maximizing the profitability of FPSO projects in Africa, covering topics such as cost control, financing options, and risk management
11:40 am - 12:30 pm
Let’s Talk! Key Takeaways & Action Points
Woji Weli -
Consultant,
BW Offshore
We will break out into a friendly roundtable session to exchange and share key takeaways and actionable points on your learnings from the workshop. Let's learn and grow together!
12:30 pm - 12:40 pm
Workshop Leader A’s Closing Remarks
12:40 pm - 1:40 pm
Networking Lunch Break
1:40 pm - 2:40 pm
Workshop B: Leveraging Digital Technologies for FPSO Operations
Leveraging digital technologies offers a transformative approach to FPSO operations. By harnessing the power of AI, machine learning, and big data, operators can achieve significant improvements in safety, reliability, and efficiency. This not only translates to cost savings and increased profitability but also contributes to a safer and more sustainable future for the FPSO industry.
Participants will gain valuable insights into:
· Understanding real-world applications of AI, machine learning, and big data for predictive maintenance, process optimization, and more
· Grasping the business case for digital transformation, including improved safety, reliability, and ROI
· Gaining insights into how digital technologies are shaping the future of FPSOs, including trends towards remote operations, unmanned facilities, and data-driven decision making
Understanding the future of employee roles and how skills will evolve
2:40 pm - 3:30 pm
Let’s Talk! Key Takeaways & Action Points
We will break out into a friendly roundtable session to exchange and share key takeaways and actionable points on your learnings from the workshop. Let's learn and grow together!
