Shaping Africa's Energy Future: Driving Efficient and Green FPSO Development
March 11 - 14, 2025
| DoubleTree by Hilton, Cape Town
Post-Congress Focus Day - Friday, 14 March 2025
Powering FPSOs with Renewable Energy
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Morning Refreshments & Registration
10:35 am - 10:40 am
Welcome & Housekeeping Address
Workshop A: The Potential of Renewable Energy in FPSO Operations
10:40 am - 11:40 am
The Potential of Renewable Energy in FPSO Operations
Vitus Chukwurah Okafor -
Project Site Manager,
BW Offshore
- Discuss the technical feasibility of integrating renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, into FPSO systems
- Highlight the environmental advantages of reducing reliance on fossil fuels and decreasing carbon emissions
- Evaluate the economic benefits of incorporating renewable energy into FPSO operations, including potential cost savings and improved energy security
Let’s Talk! Key Takeaways & Action Points We will break into working groups to discuss and deep dive into each topic. There will be one rotation after 25 minutes.
11:40 am - 12:30 pm
Roundtable A: How can renewable energy enhance energy security for FPSOs?
Dr. Wisdom Enang (PMP, CEng, FNSE, FNISafetyE) -
Energy Consultant and Senior Analyst,
FWE Western Energy Limited
Explore how renewable energy can enhance energy security for FPSOs by reducing dependence on external fuel sources and mitigating supply chain risks.
Dr. Wisdom Enang (PMP, CEng, FNSE, FNISafetyE)
Energy Consultant and Senior AnalystFWE Western Energy Limited
11:40 am - 12:30 pm
Roundtable B: What are the potential cost savings associated with renewable energy integration?
Vitus Chukwurah Okafor -
Project Site Manager,
BW Offshore
Evaluate the potential cost savings associated with renewable energy integration, including reduced fuel costs and increased operational efficiency
12:30 pm - 12:40 pm
Workshop Leader A's Closing Remarks and End of FPSO Africa Congress
Workshop B: Powering the Future: Energy Storage Solutions for FPSOs
12:40 pm - 1:40 pm
Networking Lunch Break
1:40 pm - 2:40 pm
Powering the Future: Energy Storage Solutions for FPSOs
Ifeanyi Ndukwe -
Senior Project Manager,
NNPC Limited
- Evaluating the suitability of batteries, flywheels, and other storage technologies for FPSO applications
- Addressing technical and economic hurdles associated with energy storage integration
- Discussing the effective integration of energy storage systems with renewable energy sources
Let’s Talk! Key Takeaways & Action Points We will break into working groups to discuss and deep dive into each topic. There will be one rotation after 25 minutes.
2:40 pm - 3:30 pm
Roundtable A: What are the technical challenges in integrating energy storage systems into FPSOs?
Dr. Wisdom Enang (PMP, CEng, FNSE, FNISafetyE) -
Energy Consultant and Senior Analyst,
FWE Western Energy Limited
Discuss technical challenges such as weight, space constraints, and thermal management in integrating energy storage systems into FPSOs.
Dr. Wisdom Enang (PMP, CEng, FNSE, FNISafetyE)
Energy Consultant and Senior AnalystFWE Western Energy Limited
2:40 pm - 3:30 pm
Roundtable B: What are the effective energy management strategies to optimise to utilise renewable energy sources and minimise reliance on fossil fuels?
Ifeanyi Ndukwe -
Senior Project Manager,
NNPC Limited
Develop effective energy management strategies to optimise the utilisation of renewable energy sources and minimise reliance on fossil fuels.
