Optimization for Timetables of Turnarounds
Optimization for timetables of turnarounds is more important now than ever before, according to analysts at AP-Networks. Long-range planning done well with effective strategy and scope can level staffing needs and risks, improve budgets and schedules.
More Capital Projects Integrated with Turnarounds Than Ever Before
Capital project work as a percent of turnaround work has grown from just 2% in 2006 to more than 20% in 2016 and 2017, according to AP-Networks.
Next Evolution Best Practices for Shutdowns And Turnarounds
Petrochemical and refining turnaround teams can significantly improve cost, schedule and management of their turnaround and capital projects if they turn to next evolution best practices; such as scope index benchmarking, effective site leadership, contract strategy, risk-based scope reviews, and schedule optimization.
Why Are so Many Project Systems Failing to Deliver Predictable Projects?
Every major oil and gas company has invested substantial resources in project governance and assurance processes. These are intended to ensure that the project objectives are in alignment with the business needs, and to drive predictable project outcomes.
Project Failures Are Increasingly in the Spotlight
Originally published on LinkedIn by AP-Networks Managing Director Brett Schroeder. This week, The Financial Times featured the following story: “Dismal Project delivery puts big oil and gas energy projects at risk.” For those of us