11 - 14 February, 2018
Al Manshar Rotana, Kuwait
Al Manshar Rotana, Kuwait
Conference Day Two: Tuesday, 13 February 2018
8:00 am - 8:45 am Registration, welcome refreshments and networking
8:45 am - 8:50 am IQPC welcome remarks
8:50 am - 9:00 am Opening remarks from the conference Chairman
EPC ENGINEERING AND DESIGN
9:00 am - 9:30 am Impact of EPC projects on production planning
- Highlighting the importance of sound planning in EPC projects
- Understanding the impact that projects can have on organisational plans
- Ensuring a sound strategy in place for timely execution and delivery
9:30 am - 10:00 am Replacement of Black Oil Line to White Oil Services Line - Execution Plan
10:00 am - 10:30 am Understanding the specifics of large EPC projects to implement project control strategies
· Learning the contractual setup of large projects for interface management and documentation
· Managing of major sub-suppliers in EPC contracts to procure and deliver effective EPC services
· Identifying early warning signals and mitigation plans to avoid unexpected delays
10:30 am - 11:00 am Networking break
11:00 am - 11:30 am Overcoming the challenges of Greenfield and Brownfield construction
PROJECT CONTROL, COST & RISK MANAGEMENT IN EPC PROJECTS
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Cost optimisation of mega projects
Project validations undertaken during the project life cycle should be beyond cost, time and quality. It should be in line with the overall business objective of the project. We can see effective validation of estimate basis blended with best project management practices as key differentiator with highly matured EPC companies.
This presentation will discuss some important aspects on avoiding or at least minimizing cost over-runs on mega projects.
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Exploring and understanding where Kuwait is in relation to their development plan for the oil, gas and petrochemical sector
- Identifying the key business opportunities in the oil, gas and petrochemical sector in Kuwait
- Identifying the latest EPC project complexities including the needs and requirements for the next 18 months
Dr. Dawoud Bahzad
Division Director - Science & Technology, Petroleum Research Centre (PRC)Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR)