The World's Leading & Longest Platform for FPSO Innovation and Leadership
17 September 2025 - Main Congress Day 2
17 September 2025 - Main Congress Day 2
8:15 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
Tony Hodgkins -
Director,
Crondall Energy
Managing the “Post-COVID-19 Impact” on Project Execution & Delivery
9:00 am - 9:30 am
Market Intelligence: Navigating Market Trends and Unlocking Investment Opportunities in the FPSO Sector: Adapting to the Energy Transition
Thais Vachala -
Vice President, Supply Chain Research,
Rystad Energy
- Evaluate global FPSO market dynamics, focusing on trends and regional hotspots where investment opportunities are emerging in the context of the energy transition
- Assess the influence of geopolitical changes and evolving ESG policies on the profitability, risk profiles, and long-term sustainability of FPSO projects
- Investigate the impact of shifting global energy demands, financing models, and decarbonisation strategies on future FPSO investments and market viability
9:30 am - 10:00 am
Unlocking FPSO Efficiency: Real-Time Structural Intelligence for Maximum Asset Value & Lower Emissions
Sean Arnold -
Sean Arnold, Chief Revenue Officer and Head of Industrial Affairs,
Akselos
- Protect and Boost Production — Ensure hull and topside integrity in real time to prevent costly downtime.
- Slash OPEX, Extend Asset Life — Predict and target maintenance where it matters most.
- De-Risk Life Extension & Redeployment — Use AI-driven structural performance insights to safely operate beyond design limits while reducing embodied and operational emissions.
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Why lease and operate with Yinson Production?
Thiago Freitas -
Country Manager, Brazil & VP Business Development,
Yinson Production
- How Yinson delivers operational excellence and uptime through its lease-and-operate approach
- Structuring contracts to align risk, responsibility, and reward across the project lifecycle
- Embedding digital innovation and sustainability into FPSO operations for future-ready performance
- Thiago Freitas, Country Manager & MD - Brazil, Yinson Production
10:30 am - 10:50 am
Speed Networking Session
10:50 am - 11:20 am
Morning Break & Refreshments
11:20 am - 11:50 am
FPSO Challenges and Oportunities on Petrobras Business Plan Implementing
Fernando Pedrosa Guedes -
FPSO P-84 Project Manager,
Petrobras
- Evaluating Petrobras’ FPSO expansion strategy within its long-term business plan
- Key challenges in financing, local content, and regulatory compliance
- Opportunities for innovation, partnerships, and operational efficiency gains
11:50 am - 12:20 pm
Digital Twin: Follow your Asset from Cradle to Grave
Nicolay Ryste -
Principal Product Manager,
AIZE
Kristian Hernes - SVP Growth, Aize
In this presentation, Nicolay discusses the benefits of digital twins in optimising asset performance, minimising downtime, and enhancing decision-making processes in various industries.
- 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
12:20 pm - 12:50 pm
Modernising Brownfields: Unlocking Value Through Digital Transformation & AI
Boris Rijnten -
Vice President, Technology,
Bluewater Energy
- Crafting a cost-effective digital roadmap for legacy FPSO assets
- Overcoming data integrity gaps and streamlining offshore workflows
- Accelerating adoption: How AI, robotics, and new tech are reshaping brownfield operations
12:50 pm - 1:50 pm
Lunch Break
Vessel Asset Integrity Management & Extension
1:50 pm - 2:20 pm
Hanwha Offshore Singapore - A Stronger Partner for the Future of FPSO Players
Bai Li Guo -
Chief Executive Officer,
Hanhwa Offshore Singapore Pte. Ltd.
- Reintroducing HOS under Hanwha – stronger, smarter, and future-ready for the next generation of FPSOs
- Leveraging Hanwha’s global scale to deliver greater value and specialized package solutions for operators
- Driving growth through proven project success, efficiency gains, and enhanced execution excellence
2:20 pm - 2:50 pm
Rockwell Automation: Transforming FPSO Operations with Digitalisation and Automation
Abhay Dubey -
Regional Sales Director, Asia Pacific,
Rockwell Automation
- Maximising FPSO Efficiency through Rockwell Automation's Real-Time Data and Control Systems
- Enhancing Safety and Reliability with Rockwell Automation’s Integrated Solutions
- Reducing Downtime and Costs with Rockwell Automation's Digital Twin Technology
2:50 pm - 3:20 pm
Data Analytics and Visualisation for FPSO Performance Improvement
Salami Wasiu Abiola -
Asset I&E Engineer,
Seplat Energy Plc
- Utilising big data analytics to optimise FPSO performance
- Developing advanced data visualisation tools for operational insights
- Integrating data analytics with decision support systems
3:20 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 - 4:15 pm
Intermission – Back to Plenary Hall
4:15 pm - 4:45 pm
Shaping the Next Generation of FPSO Operations with Data & Sustainability
Joseph Adetuberu -
Manager of Commercial and Operations,,
Heirs EnergiesÂ
- Leveraging analytics to boost efficiency, reduce downtime, and optimise fuel consumption
- How data-driven insights can support a gradual shift towards cleaner energy sources on FPSOs
- Practical considerations: balancing operational performance with decarbonisation goals
- Looking ahead: what a digitally enabled, low-carbon FPSO might look like in the coming decade
4:45 pm - 5:15 pm
Panel Discussion: Optimising FPSO Decarbonisation: Enhancing Efficiency, Sustainability, and Performance
Tony Hodgkins -
Director,
Crondall Energy
Kirubakaran Paramasivam - Technical Superintendent, ADNOC Group
Salami Wasiu Abiola - Asset I&E Engineer, Seplat Energy Plc
- Leveraging advanced technologies to optimise energy use, reduce carbon emissions, and drive decarbonisation across FPSO projects
- Implementing systems to enhance production efficiency, streamline processes, and support sustainability efforts on existing FPSOs
- Using predictive maintenance strategies to forecast maintenance needs, prolong asset life, and ensure efficient, low-emission performance in FPSO operations
