Shaping Africa's Energy Future: Driving Efficient and Green FPSO Development
March 11 - 14, 2025
| DoubleTree by Hilton, Cape Town
Pre-Congress Focus Day - Tuesday, 11 March 2025
FPSO Africa Hotspots
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Morning Refreshments & Registration
10:35 am - 10:40 am
Welcome & Housekeeping Address
10:40 am - 11:40 am
Market Intelligence: Emerging FPSO Markets in Africa
Lucinda Ross -
Senior Technical Research Analyst,
S&P Global
- Highlight recent exploration activities and discoveries in African countries, such as Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon
- Discuss the infrastructure needs and challenges in Africa, including port facilities, pipelines, and security concerns
- Evaluate the investment opportunities and risks associated with FPSO projects in Africa
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 digital technologies optimise FPSO operations and address implementation challenges?
11:40 am - 12:30 pm
Roundtable B: What are the investment opportunities and risks in African FPSO projects, including demand, execution challenges, and geopolitical factors?
Lucinda Ross -
Senior Technical Research Analyst,
S&P Global
12:40 pm - 1:40 pm
Networking Lunch Break
1:40 pm - 2:40 pm
FPSO Hotspots in South Africa: Building Strong Stakeholder Partnerships
Boroko Manchidi -
Asset Manager (Exploration and Production) – Ghana Assets,
PetroSA
- Examining Recent Deep-Water Oil and Gas Discoveries in South Africa and Their Potential for FPSO Development
- Analysing the South African government's policies and incentives for FPSO projects, including local content requirements and fiscal terms
- Actively engaging with local communities to address concerns and build support
