Shaping Africa's Energy Future: Driving Efficient and Green FPSO Development
March 11 - 14, 2025
| DoubleTree by Hilton, Cape Town, South Africa
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: Improved Energy Security
Explore how renewable energy can enhance energy security for FPSOs by reducing dependence on external fuel sources and mitigating supply chain risks.
11:40 am - 12:30 pm
Roundtable B: Economic Benefits
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
- 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: Technical Strategies
Discuss technical challenges such as weight, space constraints, and thermal management in integrating energy storage systems into FPSOs.
2:40 pm - 3:30 pm
Roundtable B: Energy Management Strategies
Develop effective energy management strategies to optimise the utilisation of renewable energy sources and minimise reliance on fossil fuels.
