7 April 2026 - Pre-Congress Day - FPSO 101: Reinforcing Core Concepts for Today’s Projects
15 September 2025 - Pre-Congress Focus Day - Green Financing
Focus - Day
10:00 am - 10:35 am
Morning Refreshments & Registration
10:35 am - 10:40 am
Welcome and Housekeeping Address
10:40 am - 11:20 am
FPSO 101: Strengthening the Design–Construction–Operations Interface for Today’s Projects
Andy Lazenby -
Site Construction Manager,
Valuera Energy
- Why getting the fundamentals right in early design is critical for constructability and on-time delivery
- Key interfaces between engineering, yards, and operations teams that shape project outcomes
- Ensuring construction-phase decisions support safe commissioning and reliable long-term operations
11:20 am - 11:50 am
The FPSO Lifecycle: From Feasibility Study to First Oil
Isara Boondao -
Project Manager,
Valuera Energy
- Understanding the critical phases of an FPSO project, from initial Feasibility Studies and Concept Select through to Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC).
- Key milestones and decision gates required to secure financing, achieve technical assurance, and progress seamlessly toward First Oil (initial production).
- Core requirements for effective Contract Strategy and stakeholder alignment across owners, operators, and EPC contractors to ensure risk mitigation and predictable project delivery.
12:10 pm - 12:20 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!
12:20 pm - 1:20 pm
Lunch and Networking Break
1:20 pm - 2:20 pm
Commercial Realities: Navigating the Economics of FPSO Deployment
Ahmad Faizul Esa -
Head of Project Quality,
Malaysia Marine & Heavy Engineering
- Unpacking the key cost drivers influencing project feasibility and lifecycle value
- Balancing risk and reward across owners, operators, and EPC stakeholders
- Crafting resilient contracting and partnership models amid market volatility
2:20 pm - 3:50 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!
