TINC Europe 2015 – Day 2 Highlights
After a great evening program that provided plenty of opportunity to network, share knowledge, and have some fun, the second day of TINC Europe 2015 kicked off.Building upon Nathan Centofanti’s...
View ArticleTINC America 2015 - Day One Recap
AP-Networks Managing Director George DeBakey welcomed attendees from more than 30 companies and 70 locations to the 13th annual TINC America conference. He reflected on the growth of TINC, from 18...
View ArticleTINC America 2015 - Day Two Recap
Day Two of TINC America 2015 kicked off with a presentation from Gordon Lawrence, Manager of Capital Project Consulting, EMEA for AP-Networks, who let us in on what turnarounds look like from the...
View ArticleHow does cost efficiency compare between upstream and downstream turnarounds?
Cost efficiency is a major focus of any asset-intensive undertaking. In the case of downstream oil and gas turnarounds, minimizing the turnaround costs is typically one of the key objectives governing...
View ArticleHow do you balance reliability with interval extension in setting offshore...
Each day spent in shutdown means a day of lost profit. As such, there’s a desire to extend the shutdown interval as much as possible. However, postponing the next shutdown for too long means...
View ArticleCan you execute an unexpected shutdown successfully?
Here at AP-Networks, we possess Industry’s largest database of turnaround and shutdown observations. And the trend we’ve observed more than any other is the strong correlation between planning...
View ArticleWhat unique challenges are presented by executing a Mega Turnaround with...
A Mega Turnaround is our highest classification of turnaround complexity here at AP-Networks, exceeding our three other complexity classifications. These events are incredibly difficult to execute even...
View ArticleHow do you effectively structure turnaround planning and controls?
Here at AP-Networks, we possess Industry’s largest database of turnaround and shutdown observations, and from looking at the data, one thing is certain: turnarounds are becoming more complex. But this...
View ArticleHow do you quantitatively measure scope?
As an industry, we have empirical measures for readiness, risk profile, and organizational capability, among other key aspects of turnaround and shutdown planning and execution. However, there is a...
View ArticleHow do you develop a comprehensive quality plan?
If you hit your cost and schedule targets for your turnaround, but you have to shut down again after startup to fix a problem, then ultimately, your execution was not successful. Amid ever more...
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