18 September 2025  - Post-Congress Focus Day - FPSO Life Extension & Redeployment

18 September 2025 - Post-Congress Focus Day - FPSO Life Extension & Redeployment  

Post - Congress

10:30 am - 10:35 am Welcome & Housekeeping Address


10:00 am - 10:30 am Morning Refreshments & Registration


10:35 am - 10:40 am Chairperson Opening Address


10:40 am - 11:20 am Keep It Running: Mastering FPSO Life Extension


  • Best practices and strategies to extend the operational life of FPSOs 
  • Balancing technical, environmental, and financial considerations for a successful extension 
  • Case studies of FPSOs that have defied the odds with life extension programs 


11:20 am - 12:00 pm Redeploying FPSOs by Maximising Existing Assets New Projects


  • Exploring the benefits and challenges of redeploying existing FPSOs to new fields, reducing the need for new vessel construction 
  • Understanding the financial advantages of redeploying FPSOs, including reduced capital expenditure and shortened project timelines compared to building new units 
  • Assessing the technical modifications and regulatory hurdles involved in redeploying FPSOs to meet the specific needs of new fields or operators  


12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Let’s Talk! Key Takeaways & Action Points


We will break out into a friendly roundtable session to exchange and share key takeaways and actionable points on your learnings from the workshop. Let's learn and grow together! 

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Lunch & Networking Break


1:30 pm - 2:10 pm Repurposing with Purpose: Transforming FPSOs for New Roles

Kirubakaran Paramasivam - Technical Superintendent, ADNOC Group


  • Innovative ways to repurpose FPSOs for different operational purposes (e.g., floating storage, gas processing, etc.) 
  • Understanding the technical and financial implications of converting FPSOs for new functions 
  • Case studies of FPSOs given second life in alternate roles 


img

Kirubakaran Paramasivam

Technical Superintendent
ADNOC Group

2:10 pm - 2:50 pm Fireside Chat: The Future of Life Extension for FPSOs: Balancing Costs, Safety, and Sustainability

Gline Mathew - Senior Maintenance Engineer and Team Lead (Asset Maintenance & Integrity), Shell


  • Balancing the financial aspects of extending FPSO life-cycle with maintaining safety and sustainability 
  • Exploring innovative technologies and strategies to extend the FPSO lifespan while minimising environmental impact 
  • Understanding market trends and pressures shaping the future of FPSO redeployment and operations  
img

Gline Mathew

Senior Maintenance Engineer and Team Lead (Asset Maintenance & Integrity)
Shell

2:50 pm - 3:20 pm Let’s Talk! Key Takeaways & Action Points


We will break out into a friendly roundtable session to exchange and share key takeaways and actionable points on your learnings from the workshop. Let's learn and grow together! 


3:20 pm - 3:25 pm Chairperson Closing Remarks & End of Focus Day