About FPSO 2010

More than 12 contracts will be awarded in 2010 says IMA report. As oil prices ease up above 80 dollars/barrel, the FPSO industry has seen increasing optimism in terms of new projects.

Naysayers however have their reservations about the growth potential of the industry. “Dearth of new oil discoveries set to significantly reduce number of floating production, storage and offloading vessels heading for Australia” - 23 April 2010

Despite these reports, the future however is still definitely looking bright in the short term.

Just where the industry heading towards and what is is the direction which you can take for your business in 2010/2011?

Seeing is believing. Be at the 11th Annual FPSO Congress and rub shoulders with over 200 industry executives from the likes of ENI Australia, Statoil, Modec and much more to gain first hand insights on their plans for FPSO in 2010/2011.

2010 Congress Highlights

Opening Keynotes will bring together some of the world’s best minds to provide some cutting edge ideas on bringing the FPSO forward:

Carl L Arnet CEO BW Offshore	Fredrik Major Vice President, Business Development and R&D Sevan Marine	Benson Onyebueke Lead Of fshore Structural Engineer-Bonga North Project SNEPCo
Idar Olav Grytdal Operations Manager Statoil ASA	Chan Eng Yew CFO Ezra Offshore

Track A & B will be planned to cater for specific challenges that affect both the commercial decisions and the technical operations of FPSO vessels to the next level
Technical briefing days that focus on the fabrication and operations of FPSO vessels as well as evaluation session for validating innovative topsides and hull developments
More! Coverage on mooring and riser systems for more effective offloading and operations
Special Focus sessions on FPSO Operations in West Africa
*Dr Ibiba Dougals will share his experience on projects from Chevron and Shell Nigeria on asset integrity management for challenging deepwater environments in West Africa
* Exclusive insights on overcoming local content and security challenges from Mr. Daniel Periso, Materials Controller, Bumi Armada
Timely project financing session led by leading banks, and financing firms on obtaining funding to support and realize your FPSO projects

*Exclusive! Think tank session led by financing guru David P. Lyons on financing for offshore projects and achieving sustainable and break through share holder value. Besides having over 35 years of experience in offshore financing, David is also a member of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe. He was selected as an honored member of “Who’s Who among Top Executives in North America” and “Continental Who’s Who
Intense sessions to evaluate the latest technology innovations in tandem with your industry peers for partnership and materials selection to best suit your FPSO operations
Onsite meetings will be facilitated to ensure all attendees will gain more than the ideas and experience shared during the presentations