It's estimated about half of all shutdown projects are delayed by more than 20%; about 80% go over budget by more than 10% and frighteningly; work scope in some cases can increase unexpectedly by up to 50%.We don't envy you this task. But while the risks and costs of an STO are well documented the positives can often be over-looked…an increase in equipment asset reliability, continued production integrity and of course a significant red...

With upcoming standards greatly reducing NOx and SOx emissions, LNG seems the most viable option for ship operators. North America, above all, has the added benefit of the shale gas boom, making this resource not only environmentally friendly but economical. Bringing together ship operators, ports, and oil and gas companies, the LNG Bunkering Summit North America is the only industry event to give a 360 degree perspective aligning the business...

Growth in pan-Asian and international trade opportunities. The growing fleet of post-panamaxx vessels. Opportunities for trade specialisation and containerisation. For fear of losing out to competition and to cash in on the opportunities, stakeholders are developing and expanding hundreds of ports projects across Asia. But what are the typical challenges that impede a port’s growth? 1) Delays in clearances for port projects and costly co...

Experience first-hand insights into efficient subsea cable installation processes and advanced technological tools. Ancors, shipping and unforeseen challenges on the sea bed are the main risk for offshore power cables. They can put the offshore wind farm off the grid or delay the construction process of an offshore wind project and lead to a painful loss of money, material and time. Reliable strategies and tools for protecting the inner array...

Maximising production and extending life-cycle Norway produced 1.4 million barrels of oil per day in January, down from historical rates of more than 3 million barrels per day at the turn of the century. Production from Norway's giant mature fields is declining and there is a narrowing window of opportunity to extract these resources effectively. Significant investments and Government support is required alongside technology and innovation, to...

The oil, gas and power industries implements various measures to avoid major asset failures and disasters. However, pipeline explosions or leaks, plant explosions, gas leaks, transformer explosions, electricity short circuits etc., are not unheard of and happen all around the world. These disasters have multiple implications for the operating companies, including major financial losses and tarnishing reputation. With a highly successful launch...

Presentations are lined up under 4 major areas, which could potentially change your process safety management approach: - Developing a Sustainable Process Safety Management Model in Correlation with HSE - Setting Optimal KPIs and Addressing Challenges in Measurement - Improving Human Behavioural Aspects and HMI Coordination for Better Process Safety Delivery - Managing Technological Changes and Implementing New Process Safety Techniques

Off the back of our successful Coal Botswana 2013 event, supported by the Botswana Chamber of Mines and endorsed by the Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Waters Resources, Botswana Mining IQ is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Coal Botswana 2014 conference taking place at The Grand Palm Hotel, Casino and Convention Resort in Gaborone, Botswana on 25 - 27 March 2014. Mining IQ's 2nd Annual Coal Botswana 2014 conference will provide you with id...

Revealing Global and Regional Opportunities: Key Strategies, Projects and Technologies for building an integrated gas distribution network. Addressing the current gas distribution projects of Qatar, moving towards a fully integrated gas distribution network With the realization that natural gas is a much cleaner and greener fuel, Qatar and other Middle Eastern nations, in accordance with worldwide energy trends, are beginning to set up infrast...

What is Water Infrastructure Indonesia? By 2015, it is estimated that more than US$6 billion will be needed to reach 68,87% national clean water coverage target in Indonesia from its current coverage. That would mean US$2 billion opportunities every year for industry players with interest in water infrastructure projects. Water Infrastructure Indonesia will provide comprehensive picture on what’s going on in Indonesia, what water infrast...