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  • Pipeline Protective Coating

    The pipelines are sometimes exposed to extreme conditions: underground, aboveground and underwater. The coating of…

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  • Asset Management-FFS

    In the 1999 Addenda to the 1998 Edition of ASME, the factor of safety changed from 4 times to 3.5 times, increasing the…

  • What is the difference GRP, FRP, RTR, GRE, GRVE, GRUP?

    Glass fiber-reinforced plastics (GRP) GRP is a resin-based composite that is reinforced with a glass fiber. This…

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  • Foam Dam Story -Floating roof tanks

    Over design is not always SAFE! In one of the projects after completing the fabrication and erection of a floating roof…

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  • Piping System Vibration

    Piping Vibration - Causes and Cures One of the most important aspects of piping design is to perform required vibration…

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  • Air-Cooled Heat Exchanger Type (ACHE) Selection

    Forced draught and Induced draught When you want to design an ACHE, the first step is to choose appropriate types of…

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  • Boiling Effects in Heat Exchangers

    What is Boiling Effect in Heat Exchangers and how to deal with? I have assigned to rectify Printed Circuit Heat…

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  • System Methodology to Achieve Low Levelized Cost and High-efficiency of Hydrogen Value Chain: Production, Operation, Supply

    Connecting Green Hydrogen APAC 2024

    Panel speaker of System Methodology to Achieve Low Levelized Cost and High-efficiency of Hydrogen Value Chain: Production, Operation, Supply

  • Compressed hydrogen gas transport: storage vessels and pipelines, tracks and ships Process, safety and relevant standards

    National Hydrogen Industry

    National Hydrogen Industry Technical Masterclass Program, Perth, February 2024, Keynote Speaker.

  • Technical requirements for Hydrogen Transportation and storage safety

    Engineer Australia

    Technical requirements for Hydrogen Transportation and storage safety, Engineer Australia Climate Smart Conference, November 2023, Melbourne.

    Hydrogen is a highly versatile and environmentally friendly fuel that has the potential to significantly reduce carbon emissions in various sectors of the economy, such as transportation and energy production.

    The capacity to store and cost-effectively transport hydrogen is crucial in the shift to hydrogen energy. Using pressure vessels and…

    Technical requirements for Hydrogen Transportation and storage safety, Engineer Australia Climate Smart Conference, November 2023, Melbourne.

    Hydrogen is a highly versatile and environmentally friendly fuel that has the potential to significantly reduce carbon emissions in various sectors of the economy, such as transportation and energy production.

    The capacity to store and cost-effectively transport hydrogen is crucial in the shift to hydrogen energy. Using pressure vessels and pipelines is a clear answer to this issue. However, it is recognised that hydrogen safety and hydrogen-specific material degradation are some of the major considerations to be addressed through design and construction to ensure hydrogen facilities can continue to operate safely.

  • Requalifying Existing Gas Pipelines for Hydrogen Service

    Australian Pipelines and Gas Association (APGA)

    Hydrogen is a highly versatile and environmentally friendly fuel that has the potential to significantly reduce carbon emissions in various sectors of the economy, such as transportation and energy production. It is a clean-burning fuel that produces only water when burned, making it an ideal alternative to fossil fuels.


    Repurposing existing gas pipelines for hydrogen transportation is a cost-effective solution that can save time and money. Still, it requires a clear and regulated…

    Hydrogen is a highly versatile and environmentally friendly fuel that has the potential to significantly reduce carbon emissions in various sectors of the economy, such as transportation and energy production. It is a clean-burning fuel that produces only water when burned, making it an ideal alternative to fossil fuels.


    Repurposing existing gas pipelines for hydrogen transportation is a cost-effective solution that can save time and money. Still, it requires a clear and regulated requalification process to maintain pipeline integrity. This involves a detailed evaluation of the pipeline's current condition and ability to safely handle hydrogen gas.

    In this presentation, we will discuss how to enhance the current requalification approach for hydrogen service, including more detailed inspections and testing protocols.

  • Damage Mechanism of Hydrogen Pressure Vessels and Pipelines

    AHRC 2023

    Extensive Fossil fuel consumption has resulted in considerable environmental damage, climate change, and energy shortages. Hydrogen is an attractive alternative. It can be produced from diverse domestic resources with the potential for near-zero greenhouse gas emissions. Globally, the shift to a hydrogen-powered economy is accelerating.

    The capacity to store and cost-effectively transport hydrogen is a crucial factor in the shift to hydrogen energy. Using pressure vessels and pipelines…

    Extensive Fossil fuel consumption has resulted in considerable environmental damage, climate change, and energy shortages. Hydrogen is an attractive alternative. It can be produced from diverse domestic resources with the potential for near-zero greenhouse gas emissions. Globally, the shift to a hydrogen-powered economy is accelerating.

    The capacity to store and cost-effectively transport hydrogen is a crucial factor in the shift to hydrogen energy. Using pressure vessels and pipelines is a clear answer to this issue. However, it is recognised that hydrogen-specific material degradation is one of the major considerations to be addressed through design and construction to ensure hydrogen facilities can continue to operate safely.

    Atomic hydrogen can be created when hydrogen gas adsorbs and dissociates on steel. The process of hydrogen embrittlement, which is the subsequent dissolution and diffusion of atomic hydrogen into steels, can then degrade mechanical properties.

  • Application of BIM in Gas Pipeline Construction

    2022 APGA Annual Convention and Exhibition

    BIM techniques address the issues by utilising standardised interchange formats such as Industry Foundation Classes (IFCs) to ensure that all models and information sources within a project are communicating in a consistent manner. BIM models organise data on a geometrical and geographical level, and they can readily add project-specific aspects to a core model by altering IFCs. BIM is a potential breakthrough in Gas Pipelines Engineering, Construction and Operation.
    This paper discusses the…

    BIM techniques address the issues by utilising standardised interchange formats such as Industry Foundation Classes (IFCs) to ensure that all models and information sources within a project are communicating in a consistent manner. BIM models organise data on a geometrical and geographical level, and they can readily add project-specific aspects to a core model by altering IFCs. BIM is a potential breakthrough in Gas Pipelines Engineering, Construction and Operation.
    This paper discusses the application of BIM for underground Gas Pipelines. The creation and progressive update of BIM for constructed Gas Pipelines ensure that as-built data on the structures is available and can be used throughout its lifetime for the purpose of asset management. BIM for underground applications integrates data on surface structures, such as existing assets, and subsurface infrastructures, such as pipes, along with details of the surrounding ground, environmental and cultural heritage constraints, the associated soil and rock properties and groundwater regime into a single framework. This approach is demonstrated by applying it to open cut or trenchless construction operations. The data from this extended BIM concept can be interactively used with analysis packages to conduct risk assessments for new construction activities. It also shows how BIM for the underground Gas Pipelines can be used throughout the planning, construction and post-construction stages of a project, and, importantly, how this information can be available for future projects.
    Nacap has successfully utilised the BIM system for several tenders/ contracts, and the BIM system saved valuable time and cost for the client. In this paper, the author from Nacap, shares Nacap's experiences and lessons learnt on the benefits of BIM throughout the tendering, planning, construction and post-construction stages of a project.

  • GRP Piping System Material Selection

    IMTCE 2014, 9th International Material Technology, Conference and Exhibition, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

  • Numerical Analysis (CFD) of Film Flow in Plate Withdrawal from a Bath of a Non-Newtonian Liquid

    7th annual conference of the CFD, Dalhousie University of Canada

Courses

  • API 653 Tank Inspections, Repair, Alteration and Construction

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  • Advanced Welding Technology

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  • Cranes training course

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  • Flow Induced Vibration (FIV) and Acoustic Induced Vibration (AIV)

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  • HVAC Training

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  • Offshore Platform Layout

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  • Subsea Systems

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Projects

  • Due Diligence Audit (DDA) and Asset Integrity Management

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    Objectives:
    - To provide assurance on assets reliability & maintenance for safe production operations.
    - To highlight any gaps and weaknesses for improvement.

    Approach:
    - Review of site key documents.
    - Review MoC database, active and upcoming projects.
    - Review MoC process inclusive mitigation, planning, execution and close out.
    - Review Deviation Lists.
    - Interview with key personnel.
    - Validation of active action items of previous maintenance reviews.
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    Objectives:
    - To provide assurance on assets reliability & maintenance for safe production operations.
    - To highlight any gaps and weaknesses for improvement.

    Approach:
    - Review of site key documents.
    - Review MoC database, active and upcoming projects.
    - Review MoC process inclusive mitigation, planning, execution and close out.
    - Review Deviation Lists.
    - Interview with key personnel.
    - Validation of active action items of previous maintenance reviews.
    - Site Assessment of selected critical equipment.
    - Assess reliability data for selected critical equipment type.

    The scope and list of documents will cover but not limited to the following functional areas:
    - Technical Integrity
    - Reliability & Maintenance
    - Management of Change
    - Pipeline
    - Piping
    - Mechanical Static
    - Mechanical Rotating
    - Material Corrosion Inspection (MCI)
    - Instrument & Control
    - Electrical
    - Telecommunication

    # Asset/ Facility Integrity Management, # Asset Engineer, # Reliability Engineer, # Maintenance, # Condition Monitoring, # Rail, # Rolling stock

  • HVAC system replacement project

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    The project shall replace the existing air cooled water chiller HVAC systems with new direct expansion (refrigerant) HVAC system. The major work scope is as follows but not limited to:
    - To replace all major HVAC system components as required:
    o Air Cooled Condensing Units (ACCU)
    o Pressurization fans
    o Air Handling Units (AHU)
    o Air flow control mechanisms (dampeners and diverters)
    o Filter coalesces
    o HVAC Control Panel and accessories
    o Associated ducting and duct…

    The project shall replace the existing air cooled water chiller HVAC systems with new direct expansion (refrigerant) HVAC system. The major work scope is as follows but not limited to:
    - To replace all major HVAC system components as required:
    o Air Cooled Condensing Units (ACCU)
    o Pressurization fans
    o Air Handling Units (AHU)
    o Air flow control mechanisms (dampeners and diverters)
    o Filter coalesces
    o HVAC Control Panel and accessories
    o Associated ducting and duct accessories
    o Associated electrical and instrumentation tie-ins
    o Associated structural modification

    # Revit MEP, # Camel, # BIM, Heat load calculation, # Carrier HAP, # Carrier E20-II, # HVAC sales, #Autocad

  • ASSET LIFE STUDY (ALS)

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    This Asset Life Study includes an assessment of the condition Company assets. The study also aims to identify the recommendations and actions as well as estimated costs necessary to maintain the assets for a further years of operation .

    The methodology adopted for the life study includes:

    1. Review of documentation relating to design parameters

    2. Assessment of criticality of the assets

    3. Review deterioration and other life-limiting mechanisms

    4. Review of…

    This Asset Life Study includes an assessment of the condition Company assets. The study also aims to identify the recommendations and actions as well as estimated costs necessary to maintain the assets for a further years of operation .

    The methodology adopted for the life study includes:

    1. Review of documentation relating to design parameters

    2. Assessment of criticality of the assets

    3. Review deterioration and other life-limiting mechanisms

    4. Review of inspection / maintenance / RBI records

    5. Discussions with operation team

    6. Overview visual inspection

    The information from these reviews was used to carry out a categorisation of the assets.

    Cost estimates for upgrading and replacement works have been produced, taking into account achieved cost data from the plant and the database from Software.

    A key part of the study was to determine the physical condition of the Assets.

    The study considered materials of construction issues, including assessment of deterioration rates for equipment components. The study is not intended to conduct detail root cause analysis for specific issue. However, as part of the study, any applicable area of improvement observed will be highlighted in the report.

  • RELIABILITY, AVAILABILITY, MAINTAINABILITY (RAM) STUDY

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    Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM) study is a mathematical approach based on Monte-Carlo techniques using a multiple run averaging random number determine down time event occurrence based on probabilities of failure of equipment items and statistical average repair time.

    RAM process enables the engineers to rank various design options and scenarios, evaluate the impact of failure or proposed changes to current operations, allow modeling of spares and maintenance…

    Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM) study is a mathematical approach based on Monte-Carlo techniques using a multiple run averaging random number determine down time event occurrence based on probabilities of failure of equipment items and statistical average repair time.

    RAM process enables the engineers to rank various design options and scenarios, evaluate the impact of failure or proposed changes to current operations, allow modeling of spares and maintenance resources constraints, predict system uptime, downtime and slowdowns, and provide a strategic view of the asset’s performance life cycle.

  • Project Independent Review (PIR)

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    Project Independent Review (PIR) is a Value Management Practice and its objectives are as follows:
    To provide assurance to management that start-up risks and progress are within control; and project is on target in achieving/meeting project objectives
    To assess, identify and provide assistance to project team in highlighting issues on start-up matters:
    Completeness of HUC & Operations Documentation;
    System Readiness for Safe Start-Up & Operations;
    Proper Project Handover from…

    Project Independent Review (PIR) is a Value Management Practice and its objectives are as follows:
    To provide assurance to management that start-up risks and progress are within control; and project is on target in achieving/meeting project objectives
    To assess, identify and provide assistance to project team in highlighting issues on start-up matters:
    Completeness of HUC & Operations Documentation;
    System Readiness for Safe Start-Up & Operations;
    Proper Project Handover from project team to Operations.
    Completeness of Construction, Hook Up, Commissioning & Start Up Works.

    # project engineer, # Project manger, # Facility manager, # Area manager, # Engineering Manager

  • PIPELINE GLOBAL STRESS ANALYSIS

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    The objective of the assessment are:
    (i) To re-assess and perform global stress analysis (FEA) to find area of overstress along the riser due to combined loads including prolonged elevated temperature,
    (ii) To perform stress distribution check along the riser,
    (iii) To perform fatigue assessment that may resulted from continuous thermal stress cycle experienced by the pipeline over time,
    (iv) To propose reinstatement options (if required) based on global stress and local stress…

    The objective of the assessment are:
    (i) To re-assess and perform global stress analysis (FEA) to find area of overstress along the riser due to combined loads including prolonged elevated temperature,
    (ii) To perform stress distribution check along the riser,
    (iii) To perform fatigue assessment that may resulted from continuous thermal stress cycle experienced by the pipeline over time,
    (iv) To propose reinstatement options (if required) based on global stress and local stress analysis result.

  • Heat Exchangers thermal and mechanical design

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    In order to accomplish the assignment, thermal design was conducted by using HTRI and EDR software to estimate weight and footprint of the heat exchangers.

    Plate and Shell Heat Exchanger (PSHE) delivers small footprint with efficient heat transfer.

  • HVAC Air Conditioning heat load calculation

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    Air conditioning heat load calculation :
    The HVAC cooling loads are calculated in accordance with ASHRAE to size up for the following equipment and their characteristics:-
    i. ACCU cooling capacity.
    ii. ACCU on-coil and off-coil temperatures.
    The calculation is performed using Carrier E-20 Hourly Analysis Program
    (HAP) and checked by Camel software.

  • Project Engineer for Air Cooled Heat Exchanger design, fabrication, and installation Project

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    Installation of Air Cooled Heat Exchanger (ACHE).
    Tie-ins and modifications to existing facilities (e.g. piping, electrical,
    instrumentation, structural)

  • Fired Heater Project

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    A fired heater is a source of heat at high temperature, above 500°F. It is a high cost item, in terms of
    installed cost, operating and maintenance cost, and the amount of operator attention required. Furthermore, it is potentially one of the more hazardous items of equipment in a facilities. Once constructed, it is difficult and expensive to alter. Before a fired heater is chosen for a given application, alternatives should be considered.
    If the process stream is at a low temperature,…

    A fired heater is a source of heat at high temperature, above 500°F. It is a high cost item, in terms of
    installed cost, operating and maintenance cost, and the amount of operator attention required. Furthermore, it is potentially one of the more hazardous items of equipment in a facilities. Once constructed, it is difficult and expensive to alter. Before a fired heater is chosen for a given application, alternatives should be considered.
    If the process stream is at a low temperature, it can be preheated by exchange with other streams. If the final temperature is to be in the 450-500°F range, consider available steam supplies. If the required duty is modest, this requirement can be combined with others in a hot oil system. If the duty is very small, electric heating may be attractive.
    Fired heaters in producing operations include line heaters for preventing hydrate formation and assisting oil-water separation. These heaters are considerably smaller and cheaper than those in process plants. They may be automated for unattended operation. “Fire tube” designs are common, and heating may be direct or indirect.
    The absence of central steam systems frequently justifies the use of these fired heaters.

  • Mechanical Integrity (MI)

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    Mechanical Integrity (MI) provides assurance that physical hardware barriers (Safety Critical Element – SCE) are in place and working:
    to prevent initiation or escalation of major incidents or,
    if they are not, that risks are appropriately addressed and mitigating action taken

    MI program provides assurance that asset integrity is safeguarded for continued service.

  • Acoustically induced vibration (AIV)

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    This report presents the findings of a predictive noise modelling and acoustically induced vibration (AIV) analysis of high noise-emitting equipment associated with . The aim of this assessment is to provide noise allocation limits to individual items of equipment, in order that the plant meets the occupational noise standards established for the Project and to determine if any pressure reducing device requires design modification due to high acoustic energy with the system.

  • Flow Induced Vibration

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    The objective of this study is to identify the potential critical lines regarding FIV throughout the facilities and to recommend actions to reduce either the sources of turbulence or the response of the critical lines.

  • FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATION FOR HVAC SYSTEM

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    The functional specification with its attachments defines the minimum functional requirements for the engineering design, supplies of new materials, manufacture, assembly, inspection, testing, painting, packing, preservation of equipment, preparation for shipment, delivery, installation, pre-commissioning, commissioning, SAT, documentation, commissioning and start-up of the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) system including Air-Cooled Condensing Unit (ACCU), Air Handling Unit…

    The functional specification with its attachments defines the minimum functional requirements for the engineering design, supplies of new materials, manufacture, assembly, inspection, testing, painting, packing, preservation of equipment, preparation for shipment, delivery, installation, pre-commissioning, commissioning, SAT, documentation, commissioning and start-up of the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) system including Air-Cooled Condensing Unit (ACCU), Air Handling Unit (AHU), Fans, Duct Heater, HVAC Control Panels (HCP/UCP/RCU), MCCs, Motorised and Manual Dampers, Instruments, Ductwork c/w insulation and support, Refrigerant/Drain Pipework.

  • Glass-Fiber Reinforced Plastic (GRP) Piping System Guideline

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    The Procedure is intended to provide instructions for selection, design, manufacturing,
    fabrication, installation and testing of glass reinforced plastic (GRP) piping.

  • Independent Asset Integrity Review

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    Independent Asset Integrity Review:
    The objective of i-AIR is to review physical condition of SCE, review records, conduct
    interviews/discussions, make physical observations, identify gaps and recommend
    remedial actions.

  • Pipe Stress

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    Stress analysis shall be performed for the piping system to ensure that the systems will not be subjected to unacceptable stresses due to various loads and equipment/vessel allowable nozzle loads will not be exceeded.
    Pipe Stress shall be in accordance to ASME B 31.3 and Pipe Stress Design Basis. Selection of critical line will be as per requirements in Pipe Stress Design Basis. All works will be carried out using Caesar II Pipe Stress software and shall be fully documented.

  • CONSTRUCTABILITY REVIEW (CR)

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    • To identify upgrades or areas of improvements early in the life of the project
    • To enhance project safety, quality, cost, schedule and risk management objectives
    • To increase opportunities of appropriate and acceptable practices being applied in the project
    • To highlight potential constraints and confirm the validity of remedial actions

  • LP compressor Problem Solving

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    LP compressor is unable to deliver required Flow and required discharge pressure.

  • CONCEPTUAL AND FRONT END ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES

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    This study only consider direct air cooling and indirect seawater cooling using fresh cooling water.
    Direct air cooling option offer simplicity, lower operator’s attention and low power consumption.
    Indirect water cooling (PCHE) option offer better cooling performance, less noisy, compact size, higher reliability and lower capital cost.
    Recommended cooling for compressor discharge are through indirect water cooling using printed circuit heat exchanger. Main reasons are as the…

    This study only consider direct air cooling and indirect seawater cooling using fresh cooling water.
    Direct air cooling option offer simplicity, lower operator’s attention and low power consumption.
    Indirect water cooling (PCHE) option offer better cooling performance, less noisy, compact size, higher reliability and lower capital cost.
    Recommended cooling for compressor discharge are through indirect water cooling using printed circuit heat exchanger. Main reasons are as the followings:
    a- Smaller size with more flexibility for equipment layout.
    b- Lower equipment cost with significant cost reduction through savings in structural steels.
    c- Improve safety, easy installation, and increase process responsiveness due to compact size and design.
    d- Small inventory which lead to savings in design pressure rating, reduce flare capacity and blowdown load.
    e- Improve safety, easy installation, and increase process responsiveness due to compact size and design.
    f- High integrity and high reliability.

  • Condensate Floating roof Storage tank Project Independent Review (PIR)

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    Project Independent Review (PIR) is a Risk Assurance Review undertaken by Risk Management and Business Improvement (DRMBI) encompassing both:
    Governance Risk Review
    GRR shall focus in safeguarding the completeness & correctness of Project Commitments.
    Technical Risk Review
    TRR shall focus on validating the correctness & comprehensiveness of project deliverables.

    To provide Independent Governance and Technical Risk Review for Condensate Floating roof Tank project.
    To…

    Project Independent Review (PIR) is a Risk Assurance Review undertaken by Risk Management and Business Improvement (DRMBI) encompassing both:
    Governance Risk Review
    GRR shall focus in safeguarding the completeness & correctness of Project Commitments.
    Technical Risk Review
    TRR shall focus on validating the correctness & comprehensiveness of project deliverables.

    To provide Independent Governance and Technical Risk Review for Condensate Floating roof Tank project.
    To assess, identify and advise on Start-Up deliverables encompassing:
    Completeness of HUC & Operations Documentation;
    System Readiness for Safe Hydrocarbon Introduction and Start-Up & Operations;
    Proper Project Handover from PMT to Operations.
    Completeness of Osnhore Construction & Commissioning Works.

  • Air Seperation Unit (ASU)/ Compressed Air Plant

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  • Butadiene Petrochemical Complex

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  • Central Processing Platform (CPP)

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  • FPSO, MOPU, FLNG, PFLNG, FSO

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  • Gas Condensate Pipeline, Crude Oil Pipeline, Pump Stations

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  • Gas Cracking Plants, Gas Treating Plants

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  • Olefin Complex-Cracking Plant

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  • Power Plants

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  • Refinery, Petrochemical Plants

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  • Subsea system

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  • Tank Farm

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  • Wellhead Platform

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