Washington, D.C. March, 2007 – ADGAS, an operator of gas liquefaction plants in Abu Dhabi, has awarded AP-Networks a contract to develop a Turnaround Management  Process. The process will become the standard for which each shutdown will follow to prepare and execute shutdowns at the Das Island facilities. According to Managing Director George DeBakey, “This award reinforces our position as the recognized global leader in turnaround management best practices  in the Middle East.  This work follows the successful implementation of a shutdown management system for GASCO, a sister company of ADGAS ".  Mr. Najib Hamra, General Manager for Matrix (AP-Networks UAE Agent) adds "In a smaller and more competitive world, the Gulf region needs the services of AP-Networks as it strives to improve performance through the implementation of World-Class Practices. With its expertise, tools, and in-country infrastructural support, AP-Networks is poised to deliver outstanding services to major companies in the region." For more information contact George DeBakey: 240-683-1001  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Asset Performance Networks based in Maryland, USA is the trusted leader in implementing best practices to drive superior capital project and turnaround performance for the Chemical, Gas, Power, Refining and Upstream (Exploration and Production) industries. AP-Networks boasts an impressive list of clients - e.g. five of the oil super majors and a number of marquee oil, chemical, and energy companies in the US, Europe, and Africa. AP-Networks provides an integrated toolkit of products and services to deliver competitive and predictable projects and turnarounds. To address each client's unique requirements for continuous improvement, AP-Networks' complete Delivery and Support model accesses best-in-class processes, evaluative tools, best practices, industry databases, and other resources. Residing on the world-wide-web, AP-Networks' processes and tools are accessible by their clients: http://www.project-pyramid.com/; http://www.turnaround-network.com/; and http://www.upstream-network.com/.