Offshore Engineering and Commissioning Day Two

Agenda Day 2

8:15 am - 8:50 am Registration Open

8:50 am - 8:55 am Welcome & Housekeeping Address

8:55 am - 9:00 am Chairperson Opening Address

9:00 am - 9:30 am The Role of Maritime Gateways in Powering the Future Offshore Energy Ecosystem

  • Transforming ports into offshore energy hubs for wind, FPSOs, FSRUs, etc. 
  • Supporting energy transition through smart regulation, infrastructure upgrades, and stakeholder collaboration 
  • Advancing port sustainability and efficiency with digital tools and green operational practices 


9:30 am - 10:00 am Advancing Offshore Operations with Process Simulation

  • Enhancing safety, efficiency, and profitability through advanced simulation 
  • Integrating digital twins for real-time operational insights and optimisation 
  • Developing operator training systems to improve workforce readiness and performance


10:00 am - 10:40 am Network Break

10:40 am - 11:10 am Industry Thought Leadership: Securing remote operations: Enhancing cyber resilience with managed, hybrid networks

  • Understand the latest advancements in satellite connectivity and how multi-orbit solutions can support your critical systems, enabling resilient operations and accelerating digitalisation.  
  • Find out how hybrid networking can help improve operational efficiency, from integrating LEO connectivity to enhancing cyber security and optimising network management, while safeguarding your network and crew 
  • Learn about the latest cyber security trends impacting FPSOs and how to bridge the IT and OT security gap with risk management strategies and best practices. 


12:00 pm - 12:40 pm Sustainability and Decarbonisation in Deepwater Drilling

  • Exploring strategies for reducing the environmental impact of deepwater drilling operations 
  • Implementing energy-efficient technologies and reducing emissions from drilling rigs and support vessels 
  • Developing sustainable solutions for deepwater drilling and production 
  • Addressing the challenges of balancing energy production with environmental protection in deepwater environments 


11:40 am - 12:10 pm Industry Thought Leadership

12:10 pm - 12:50 pm Advanced Drilling Technologies for Deepwater Environments

  • Exploring advancements in drilling technologies such as high-pressure high-temperature (HPHT) drilling, extended reach drilling, and underbalanced drilling 
  • Discussing the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in optimising drilling operations and predicting wellbore stability 
  • Evaluating the performance and reliability of advanced drilling equipment and systems 
  • Addressing the challenges and opportunities of developing and implementing new drilling technologies in deepwater environments 


12:50 pm - 1:20 pm Networking Break

1:20 pm - 1:50 pm Industry Thought Leadership: Remote Operations: Journey Towards Achieving Operational Excellence

  • Explore the journey towards achieving operation excellence through digital transformation and the adoption of advanced technologies.   
  • Discuss the challenges faced during the process and the level of operational excellence that can be achieved.   
  • Exchange ideas on how to prepare for future industry requirements.  


1:50 pm - 2:30 pm Engineering the Wells of the Future: Safety, Sustainability, and Digital Transformation

  • Embed safety and integrity at every stage of well design and construction, ensuring long-term operational reliability 
  • Decarbonise well activities and drive cost efficiency by integrating new technologies and optimised engineering strategies 
  • Digitise and automate well construction processes to reduce unplanned downtime and de-man operations, boosting both safety and productivity 
  • Enable seamless knowledge transfer and mentorship to address industry generational changes and retain critical expertise 


2:30 pm - 3:00 pm Fireside Chat: The Future of Deepwater Drilling: Emerging Technologies and Trends

  • Exploring emerging technologies that will shape the future of deepwater drilling, such as robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence 
  • Discussing the future of deepwater exploration and production in a changing energy landscape 
  • Addressing the challenges and opportunities of deepwater drilling in the 21st century 
  • Preparing for the future of deepwater drilling through innovation, research, and collaboration 


3:00 pm - 4:10 pm Chairperson Closing Remarks

4:00 pm - 4:00 pm End of Offshore Engineering & Commissioning Day 2