12 September 2024 - Main Congress Day 2

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

Managing the “Post-COVID-19 Impact” on Project Execution & Delivery

9:00 am - 9:30 am Integrating Sustainability into FPSO Design for Energy Efficiency and Emissions Reduction

Kaspar Kvamme - Business Development Manager, Yinson Production

Starting with the recognition of the Agogo FPSO as Yinson Production's "greenest FPSO," the partnership between Yinson Production and Azule Energy to test an offshore carbon capture and storage (CCS) plant off the coast of Angola represents a notable advancement in sustainable offshore energy practices. Involved in the FPSO Anna Nery and Agogo FPSO delivery projects, Kaspar shares how these exemplify the industry's shift towards achieving long-term net zero emissions goals while setting a precedent for future sustainable FPSO projects.


  • Incorporating energy-efficient technologies and materials into FPSO construction 
  • Exploring innovative green technologies that can be integrated into FPSO design 
  • Best practices for minimising environmental disturbances during FPSO construction and operations 
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Kaspar Kvamme

Business Development Manager
Yinson Production


  • Looking beyond emissions reduction towards the evolution of integrated energy hubs in the global energy transition 
  • Exploring the use of renewable energy sources as alternative power for FPSO projects 
  • Navigating the complexities of integrated infrastructure and building a seamless industry value chain
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Khaleef Khan

Vice President, Oil, Gas & Offshore Wind, Energy Industries, Asia
ABB

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Yogesh Agarwal

Vice President Digital Lead, Hub Asia, Energy Industries Division
ABB

10:00 am - 10:30 am Retrofitting Sustainability: Transition of Integrating Power Generation on Existing (turret moored) FPSOs

Boris Rijnten - Vice President, Technology, Bluewater Energy

While implementing sustainability measures has its complications, it is relatively straightforward, retrofitting existing vessels presents unique obstacles and complexities. Boris aims to navigate these challenges and outline strategies in this presentation for effectively integrating sustainability into established turret moored FPSO operations. 

  • Challenges and opportunities in retrofitting existing FPSOs  
  • Assessing current infrastructure for integration potential  
  • Transitioning power generation, options/challenges and opportunities 
  • Tackling the root – making upstream operations green   
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Boris Rijnten

Vice President, Technology
Bluewater Energy

10:30 am - 10:50 am Speed Networking Session

10:50 am - 11:20 am Morning Break & Refreshments

Explore the potential of integrating cutting-edge technologies into the pre-FEED stage of FPSO engineering to extend the operational lifespan of FPSO vessels, prioritising on project planning and execution strategies. 


  • Identifying technical hurdles like structural integrity and corrosion management 
  • Exploring innovative engineering approaches such as advanced materials and predictive maintenance 
  • Financial and operational advantages of extending FPSO lifespan 
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Santhosh K Chandrasekaran

On-site Team Leader - Marine Engineering & Terminals & Advanced Marine Engineer
ExxonMobil

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Sanjeet Waravadekar

Deputy General Manager - Construction
Shapoorji Pallonji Energy

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Damien Xuan Chi Nguyen

Chief Technology Officer
Wison New Energies

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Kuangwei Huang

Vice President of Engineering
Seatrium

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Digital twin: Follow your asset from cradle to grave

Nicolay Ryste - Sales Director, Aize
  • How can a Digital Twin transform the way you work across EPC, Pre-Ops and Operations 
  • Why a System of Insight is the perfect match for your existing Systems of Record 
  • Remote working Use Case - Being in the Twin is even better than being on the ground 


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Nicolay Ryste

Sales Director
Aize

12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Optimising FPSO and FLNG Projects: Lessons Learned from Delivering a Major Gas FPSO and Future Strategies

In this session, Ikeda-san delves into the case study of FPSO BW Opal's significant role in gas production from the Barossa field. It explores how this FPSO has become a cornerstone of gas extraction, with a processing capacity of up to 900 mmscfd of gas and a design capacity of 11,000 barrels per day of stabilised condensate, this case study offers valuable insights into the challenges, strategies, and prospects of FPSO and FLNG projects. 

  • Explore FPSO BW Opal's successful gas processing and condensate stabilization strategies 
  • Leveraging lessons from FPSO BW Opal's contract 
  • Emerging trends and strategies in FPSO and FLNG projects 


1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch Break

Vessel Asset Integrity Management & Extension

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Leveraging on Predictive Intelligence to Enhance FPSO Vessel Maintenance and Longevity

Elaine Chee - Head of Asset Lifecycle Management, Yinson Production
  • Improving efficiency and longevity through proactive upkeep 
  • Real-time monitoring for early issue detection and cost savings 
  • Reduced downtime, enhanced reliability, and future advancements
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Elaine Chee

Head of Asset Lifecycle Management
Yinson Production

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm Maximising Value Through Redeployment: Breathing New Life into Existing FPSO Vessels to Extend its Lifecycle

Erik Alsaker - Business Development Manager, Altera Infrastructure
  • Discussing the FPSO emission footprint in the context of the global oil & gas supply 
  • Understanding Altera’s experience with FPSO re-deployments, commercial business models to make it work, schedule and cost advantages 
  • Exploring how Altera meets ESG targets while re-deploying its FPSO fleet for new projects 


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Erik Alsaker

Business Development Manager
Altera Infrastructure

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm FPSO Lifespan Extension through Implementation of Preventive Maintenance Strategies

By implementing proactive maintenance approaches, such as regular inspections, condition monitoring, and predictive maintenance techniques, operators can mitigate risks, enhance reliability, and optimize asset performance, ensuring prolonged operational efficiency and profitability in the offshore energy sector. 

  • How can regular inspections and condition monitoring contribute to identifying potential issues in FPSO systems 
  • Identifying inefficiencies and minimising disruptions 
  • Developing contingency strategies for project continuity


3:30 pm - 4:00 pm Afternoon Break & Refreshments

4:00 pm - 4:10 pm Day 2 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! 

4:10 pm - 4:40 pm Proactive Preservation: Asset Integrity Engineering for Sustainable FPSO Asset Management

Gline Mathew - Offshore Asset Maintenance & Integrity Expert, Leading Global Oil and Gas Company
  • Ensuring sustainable management for FPSO assets 
  • Strategies for maintaining asset integrity and longevity 
  • Balancing operational efficiency with environmental responsibility 
  • Maximising asset lifespan through proactive engineering solutions 
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Gline Mathew

Offshore Asset Maintenance & Integrity Expert
Leading Global Oil and Gas Company

4:40 pm - 5:10 pm Case Study: Enhancing FPSO Lifespan through Operational Excellence

  • Improving FPSO lifespan through effective operations 
  • Examining successful strategies for enhancing FPSO longevity 
  • Identifying key factors contributing to operational success and asset longevity 
  • Extracting insights from real-world examples to inform future FPSO operations

5:10 pm - 5:20 pm Chairperson’s Closing Remarks and End of Congress

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

Managing Director
Energy Maritime Associates Pte Ltd