11 September 2024 - Main Congress Day 1

8:00 am - 8:50 am Morning Refreshments & Registration

8:50 am - 8:55 am Welcome Address by FPSO Network

8:55 am - 9:00 am Opening Remarks by Congress Chairperson

David Boggs - Managing Director, Energy Maritime Associates Pte Ltd
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David Boggs

Managing Director
Energy Maritime Associates Pte Ltd

The Future of FPSOs & the Oil and Gas Industry

  • Capitalising 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  
  • Understanding the changing power dynamics of Oil producers, vessel operators and shipyards  
  • Exploring best practices in finding – and keeping – talent within the industry  
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Lourenço Fróes

New FPSOs Program Coordinator
Petrobras

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Ellen M. P. Erichsen

Vice President, Project Management and FPSO Project Manager
Equinor

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Soichi Ide

President & CEO
MODEC Offshore Production Systems (Singapore) Pte. Ltd

9:40 am - 10:10 am Offshore resilience: The Importance of Technology

Jim Keogh - Global Offshore and FPSO Business Manager, SLB
  • Showcase the evolution of electrostatic dehydration and desalting technologies  
  • Highlight new systems with digital capabilities to optimise overall operating performance 
  • Adoption of smarter technologies to reduce power consumption and carbon emissions and support sustainability efforts 
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Jim Keogh

Global Offshore and FPSO Business Manager
SLB

10:10 am - 10:40 am Reviewing the Offshore Energy Market Landscape and What Lies Ahead

Oddmund Føre - Head of Shipping & Offshore Research, Rystad Energy
  • Increasing demand for offshore oil and gas production   
  • How has pandemic impacted the market, leading to some project delays and cancellations?  
  • FPSO Project List  
  • Market is increasingly competitive, with a few major players dominating the industry   


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Oddmund Føre

Head of Shipping & Offshore Research
Rystad Energy

10:40 am - 11:00 am Speed Networking Session

11:00 am - 11:30 am Morning Break & Refreshments

11:30 am - 12:00 pm From Bottlenecks to Smooth Sailing: Strategies for Tackling Project Delays and Overcoming FPSO Supply Chain Disruptions

  • Recognising key areas within the FPSO supply chain prone to delays 
  • The impact of bottlenecks on project timelines and costs 
  • Promoting communication and transparency between suppliers, contractors, and project owners 

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Driving Sustainability in FPSO Operations: Open Solutions in Reducing Carbon Footprint

Greg Trostel - Industry Development Manager, Rockwell Automation
  • The need for an open coalition - one company can’t do it alone
  • Bringing together the best in technology and application expertise
  • Taking a holistic view from reservoir to topside: 
  • Emissions management
  • Chemical impact management
  • Energy optimization
  • Autonomous operations and robotics


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Greg Trostel

Industry Development Manager
Rockwell Automation

  • Understanding how industry leaders are leveraging digital tools to de-risk greenfield projects 
  • Harnessing digital twins to identify and remove operational bottlenecks in FPSO projects  
  • Designing a future-proof training plan for control room operators before first oil  
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Jayne Arlidge-Wooten

New Operations Advisor / LEAN Practitioner – Operations Readiness
ExxonMobil

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Kari Berte Daasvatn Bye

Manager Lifecycle Operations
Yinson

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Nicholas Wills

Business Development Manager
MODEC

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Igor de Vries

Digital Solutions Manager
SBM Offshore

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Oriol Millan

Managing Director
InProcess

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch Break

  • Implications of breakdowns in the supply chain on project continuity 
  • Exploring strategies for diversifying suppliers to mitigate risks and ensure resilience 
  • Adopting agile approaches to respond swiftly to changing circumstances 
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Gilles Lamerie

Group Subcontract Director
SBM Offshore

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Clement Lim

Delivery Manager
MODEC

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Ikhwan Sunoto

Head of Supply Chain Management
EPOMS

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Wahyudin Sunarya

Vice President, Marketing, Legal and Business Support
Husky CNOOC Madura Limited (HCML)

2:40 pm - 3:10 pm Creating Smart and Connected FPSOs for Effective Remote Operations

Gordon Murray - Head of Sales – Kinetics Business, Ceragon Networks
  • Key factors and importance of connected FPSOs to improve remote monitoring efficiency 
  • Benefits of smart and connected FPSOs, including increased automation, improved efficiency and enhanced safety 
  • Overcoming barriers – Building strategies to build backhaul infrastructure to support smart and connected FPSOs 


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Gordon Murray

Head of Sales – Kinetics Business
Ceragon Networks

3:10 pm - 3:40 pm Compact Yards, Major Impact: How Local Shipyards are Powering the FPSO Revolution

Samuel Butarbutar - Project Superintendent, PT Samudra Marine Indonesia Shipyard

PT Samudra, one of the largest dry docks in Indonesia, demonstrates exceptional efficiency in docking and undocking processes, completing tasks within 10-12 days, compared to the industry standard of close to 2 weeks. This capability showcases the reliability and effectiveness of local shipyards in both maintenance and construction endeavors. Notably, Bumi Armada's FPSO is among the companies collaborating with PT Samudra for vessel repairs, underscoring the confidence placed in local shipyards by industry leaders. 


  • Leveraging local shipyards and suppliers to expedite FPSO construction
  • Assessing the benefits of utilising local resources for accelerated project timelines 
  • Adhering to regulatory requirements related to local content and procurement 
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Samuel Butarbutar

Project Superintendent
PT Samudra Marine Indonesia Shipyard

3:40 pm - 4:10 pm Afternoon Break & Refreshments

4:10 pm - 4:20 pm Day 1 Prize Giveaway & Lucky Draw

Visit our Exhibition Hall, learn more about partners of the FPSO World Congress and you stand a chance to win prizes proudly sponsored by our partners! 

4:20 pm - 4:50 pm Harnessing FPSO Redeployment for Uninterrupted Project Continuity Amid Shipyard Constraints

  • Addressing challenges posed by limited shipyard capacity and availability 
  • How can FPSO operators strategically redeploy existing vessels to maintain project continuity amidst shipyard constraints? 
  • Minimise disruptions and ensure uninterrupted project execution 

4:50 pm - 5:20 pm Future-Proofing FPSO Design: Leveraging Standardisation for Expedited Construction and Operational Efficiency

Fourrier Franck - FPSO Product Line Technical Director, SBM Offshore
  • How can standardisation in FPSO design expedite construction processes while ensuring operational efficiency? 
  • Key benefits of adopting standardised components and systems 
  • Potential challenges when implementing standardised design elements 
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Fourrier Franck

FPSO Product Line Technical Director
SBM Offshore

5:20 pm - 5:30 pm Chairperson’s Closing Remarks and End of Congress Day 1

David Boggs - Managing Director, Energy Maritime Associates Pte Ltd
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David Boggs

Managing Director
Energy Maritime Associates Pte Ltd

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm FPSO World Congress 2022 – Happy Hour Drinks!

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