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AP-Networks Asia Pacific Holds first Asia Pacific Turnaround Industry Working Group READ MORE AP-Networks to Present at The Global Shutdown, Turnaround, and Inspection (STO) Forum, Amsterdam May 22-24 READ MORE AP-Networks Announces CITGO Lake Charles Winner of the 2022 Award for Turnaround Excellence READ MORE AP-Networks Announces Chevron Pascagoula Refinery Winner of the 2021 Award for Turnaround Excellence READ MORE Asset Performance Networks Earns Innovations in Oil and Gas Digital Technology Award READ MORE Registration is Open for TINC America + The Network Edge 2022: Nov 30 & Dec 1, 2022 READ MORE COVID-19 Response READ MORE Daniel Phan Appointed Regional Manager, Singapore of AP-Networks Asia Pacific READ MORE LyondellBasell Earns 2020 Award for Turnaround Excellence from AP-Networks READ MORE AP-Networks Announces LLern™, a Transformative, Cloud-Based Lessons Learned System READ MORE AP-Networks Announces New Software Licenses for European Chemical Sites READ MORE AP-Networks Launches the Outage Network, a Revolutionary Digital Resource for the Power Industry READ MORE AP-Networks Asia Pacific: Tony Grassi Appointed Regional Manager, Australia READ MORE AP-Networks Announces the Outage Network, a Digital Platform for the Power Industry READ MORE AP-Networks Readies New Lessons Learned Tool READ MORE A new approach to storage tank outages READ MORE AP-Networks Holds Virtual Roundtable Discussions to Help Industry Leaders Manage the COVID-19 Challenge READ MORE Risk Management: Will COVID-19 Contribute to Increased Awareness and Effectiveness? READ MORE AP-Networks Named to List of “Top 10 Oil & Gas Tech Solution Providers” READ MORE Australian manufacturers need to improve execution of maintenance outages and turnarounds READ MORE Tackling the Unique Challenges Presented by Tank Outages READ MORE AP-Networks Provides Remote Benchmarking and Reviews READ MORE AP-Networks Readies New Software Tools for Risk Management and Action Tracking READ MORE AP-Networks Launches Tank Outage Benchmarking Study READ MORE Oil Sands Turnaround Costs Have Fallen Significantly According to New AP-Canada Benchmarking Study READ MORE AP-Networks Named to List of “Top 30 Most Admired Companies to Watch” READ MORE Improve the Value of Plant-Based Project Portfolios READ MORE AP-Networks Opens New Office in Australia READ MORE Prospectus Available | “Understanding and Improving Early Estimating Practices” Joint Industry Research Study READ MORE Database-Powered Turnarounds and Capital Projects READ MORE Prospectus Available | “Leveraging Innovative Technologies” Joint Industry Research Study READ MORE Taking Note of Turnarounds READ MORE Optimize Project and Turnaround Integration with iNTrack READ MORE Optimization for Timetables of Turnarounds READ MORE More Capital Projects Integrated with Turnarounds Than Ever Before READ MORE Next Evolution Best Practices for Shutdowns And Turnarounds READ MORE AP-Networks Issues Record Number of Turnaround Network Software Licenses in 2018 READ MORE Mike O’Kane Appointed VP, Products and Services of AP-Networks READ MORE Carl Souchereau Appointed Managing Director of AP-Canada READ MORE AP-Canada Launches Oil Sands Turnaround Performance Study READ MORE Prospectus Available | “Benchmarking Field Labor Productivity” Joint Industry Research Study READ MORE Joint Industry Research Studies Launched by AP-Networks READ MORE AP-Networks Expands European Footprint with Preem Software License READ MORE AP-Networks Named One of the 20 Most Promising Predictive Analytics Solution Providers READ MORE AP-Networks Announces Software User Conference: The Network Edge READ MORE AP-Networks Recognized for Capital Project Consulting by ALM Intelligence READ MORE Download Report | New Technological Frontiers in the Oil & Gas Industry READ MORE Turnaround Value Practices (TVP) READ MORE Dan Morlang Retires from His Position as VP, Consulting of AP-Networks READ MORE Pete Shirley Appointed Managing Director, USA of AP-Networks READ MORE AP-Networks Cosponsors Newsweek Vantage Study on Technological Innovation READ MORE BP Expands AP-Networks Software License, Doubling Licensed Sites READ MORE Turnaround-Network.com Upgraded with Real-Time Performance Benchmarks READ MORE AP-Networks Expands TINC Lineup with TINC Latin America READ MORE Looking Back on Day Two of TINC America 2017 READ MORE Looking Back on Day One of TINC America 2017 READ MORE AP-Networks Provides Valuable Insight on Dry Docking During LISW17 READ MORE AP-Networks Founders Featured on the Cover of CIO Review Magazine READ MORE AP-Networks Named One of the 20 Most Promising Oil & Gas Technology Solution Providers READ MORE Chevron Awards AP-Networks a Global License for Online Turnaround Management Portals and Toolset READ MORE AP-Networks Contributes To Offshore Engineer (OE) Magazine READ MORE Pete Kwiatkowski Interviewed by TOGY for Malaysia 2017 Issue READ MORE AP-Networks Wins Digital Brand Development Award for Website READ MORE Asset Performance Networks Opens New Asia Pacific Office in Singapore READ MORE University of Memphis Names George DeBakey 2017 Outstanding Alumnus READ MORE AP-Networks Launches Benchmarking Study for Fertilizer and Nitrogen Plants READ MORE Asset Performance Networks Moves into New Corporate Headquarters READ MORE Storage Tank Work Process for NaviTrack READ MORE Asset Performance Networks Launches New Website READ MORE AP-Networks Contributes to US Downstream Engineering, Construction & Maintenance Market Outlook for 2017 READ MORE AP-Networks Announces Sponsorship of London International Shipping Week 2017 READ MORE AP-Networks Appoints Dan Morlang to serve as Vice President, Capital Project Consulting READ MORE TINC Canada 2013 Held in Calgary READ MORE Shell Adopts NaviTrack™ READ MORE AP-Canada Announces Oil Sands Turnaround Cost Performance Benchmarking Study READ MORE Asset Performance Networks Reflects on the 11th Annual TINC America Conference READ MORE Getting Down to Brass Tacks at TINC Canada 2014 READ MORE HollyFrontier Implements AP-Networks’ NaviTrack™ Tool Across All U.S. Refineries READ MORE AP-Networks Looks Back on TINC Europe 2014 READ MORE AP-Canada Presents Results of Oil Sands Turnaround Cost Performance Benchmarking Study READ MORE KNPC Begins Deployment of AP-Networks’ NaviTrack Tool READ MORE AP-Canada Announces Western Canada Turnaround Performance Benchmarking Study READ MORE Asset Performance Networks Launches the Capital Project Network READ MORE AP-Networks Announces Upstream Turnaround Performance Benchmarking Study READ MORE Asset Performance Networks Holds Largest U.S. Owner Operator Conference to Date, and Announces Dates for Conferences in Canada and Europe READ MORE Asset Performance Networks to Perform Record Number of Integrated Turnaround and Project Reviews in 2014 READ MORE AP-Networks Completes Benchmarking Program for Masterbulk Ship Management Pte Ltd’s Dry Docking Operations READ MORE AP-Canada Managing Director Mike O’Kane Featured in December 2014 Issue of Oilsands Review READ MORE Agendas Finalized for TINC Canada 2015 and TINC Europe 2015 READ MORE AP-Networks Announces Record Revenues in 2014 READ MORE AP-Networks Announces 2015 Updates to NaviTrack READ MORE “Ready or Not? Creating a World-Leading Oil and Gas Industry in Australia,” a Recent Accenture Report Completed in Collaboration with AP-Networks READ MORE AP-Networks Launches Dry Docking Performance Benchmarking Study READ MORE AP-Networks Announces Major Update to Online Network Portals READ MORE AP-Networks Contributes to Petrochemical Update Whitepaper on Capital Project and Turnaround Integration READ MORE AP-Canada Expands to New Offices in Downtown Calgary READ MORE AP-Networks Contributes to Petrochemical Update Whitepaper on Improving US Petrochemical Project Predictability and Outcomes READ MORE Welcome to the AP-Networks Blog! READ MORE Managing Turnaround Size – The Problem with Scaling Up READ MORE Is the Way Industry Measures Small Project Performance Harmful? READ MORE “What’s Our Problem?” — And how can training contribute to a comprehensive solution? READ MORE How Do You Build an Effective Turnaround Steering Team? READ MORE The Importance of Aligning the Goals and Objectives of Your Turnaround Team READ MORE Spring-Cleaning the Risk Register READ MORE Getting Started with ADDIE – “A” is for “Analyze” READ MORE Estimating the Scope vs. Estimating the Project – The Folly of Taking Scope at Face Value READ MORE Setting Turnaround Performance Targets – Aggressive vs. Achievable READ MORE The Link Between Turnaround Preparation, Process, and the Proper KPIs READ MORE TINC Europe 2015 – Day 1 Highlights READ MORE TINC Europe 2015 – Day 2 Highlights READ MORE TINC America 2015 – Day One Recap READ MORE TINC America 2015 – Day Two Recap READ MORE How does cost efficiency compare between upstream and downstream turnarounds? READ MORE How do you balance reliability with interval extension in setting offshore shutdown intervals? READ MORE Can you execute an unexpected shutdown successfully? READ MORE What unique challenges are presented by executing a Mega Turnaround with multicultural crafts? READ MORE How do you effectively structure turnaround planning and controls? READ MORE How do you quantitatively measure scope? READ MORE How do you develop a comprehensive quality plan? READ MORE Seeking the Highest Value in Small Capital Projects READ MORE Project Failures Are Increasingly in the Spotlight READ MORE Why Are so Many Project Systems Failing to Deliver Predictable Projects? READ MORE AP-Networks Contributes to Upcoming Issue of Petroleum Technology Quarterly READ MORE TINC Europe 2016: “Improving Execution Efficiency” READ MORE AP-Networks Looks at the State of Global Dry Docking Performance READ MORE Events Upcoming events from AP-Networks. AP-Networks Announces Chevron Pascagoula Refinery Winner LEARN MORE Free NaviTrack Refresher Webinar | June 21 LEARN MORE AP-Networks Mobile App is now available | August 11 LEARN MORE Mining Industry Webinar | June 17 LEARN MORE Free NaviTrack Refresher Webinar | June 9 LEARN MORE APPrO 2020 | December 1-2 LEARN MORE AP-Networks Makes Registration for TINC and The Network Edge Free to All LEARN MORE TINC Americas + The Network Edge | AP-Networks’ Conferences Go Virtual LEARN MORE StocExpo | 10-12 March 2020 LEARN MORE TINC Europe 2020 LEARN MORE Downstream Canada 2019 | November 19 – 20 LEARN MORE LARTC 2019 | 1 – 4 October 2019 LEARN MORE ERTC 2019 | 4 – 7 November 2019 LEARN MORE Asian Downstream Summit 2019 | October 30 – 31 LEARN MORE Register Now! – TINC America Moves to November LEARN MORE Offshore Energy 2019 | October 8 – 9, 2019 LEARN MORE Shutdowns, Turnarounds and Outages 2019 | 11 – 13 November 2019 LEARN MORE Downstream 2019 | June 11 – 12, 2019 LEARN MORE AFPM Reliability & Maintenance | May 21 –24, 2019 LEARN MORE Saudi Aramco 14th Corporate Maintenance Forum | April 2 – 4, 2019 LEARN MORE The Network Edge | June 5-7, 2019 LEARN MORE ERTC 4.0 | November 27 – 30, 2018 LEARN MORE Shutdowns, Turnarounds and Outages Excellence 2018 | Dec. 3–4, 2018 LEARN MORE Asian Downstream Summit 2018 | Oct. 31 – Nov.1, 2018 LEARN MORE TINC America 2018 Introduces Innovative and Interactive New Format LEARN MORE Shutdowns, Turnarounds and Outages Technical Conference | May 1 – 3, 2018 LEARN MORE CIM Convention 2018 | May 6 – 9, 2018 LEARN MORE AFPM Reliability & Maintenance | May 22 – 25, 2018 LEARN MORE Downstream Conference & Exhibition | May 31 – June 1, 2018 LEARN MORE Refining & Petrochemicals World, Thailand 2018 | Feb. 5 – 6 LEARN MORE TINC Europe 2018 | March 20 – 22, 2018 LEARN MORE TINC Latin America 2018 | Co-Sponsored by Braskem – Feb. 21st, 2018 LEARN MORE Workshop Exchange of Best Practices in Plant Turnarounds LEARN MORE GCC Reliable Plant Maintenance Conference 2017 LEARN MORE Gordon Lawrence to Speak at the Global Forum on Total Maintenance & Operational Excellence LEARN MORE Pete Kwiatkowski to Speak at Asian Downstream Summit 2017 LEARN MORE John Alkemade to Speak at the Global Conference on EPC Contract & Project Management LEARN MORE AP-Networks to Present at Downstream Commissioning & Start-Up 2016 LEARN MORE Turn Your Dry Dockings into a Competitive Advantage LEARN MORE AP-Networks to Present on Projects and Turnarounds at 2017 DECM LEARN MORE Craig Small to Speak at 2017 AFPM Reliability & Maintenance Conference LEARN MORE John Alkemade to Speak at Managing Aging Plants Europe 2017 LEARN MORE Pete Kwiatkowski to Speak at the 9th Dry Dock Conference LEARN MORE AP-Networks to Hold Knowledge Sharing Event at LISW17 in September LEARN MORE AP-Networks Will Host TINC Europe 2017 in March LEARN MORE AP-Canada Will Host TINC Canada 2017 In January LEARN MORE Asset Performance Networks Increases Consulting Workforce by 10% LEARN MORE AP-Networks to Present at Petrochemical Engineering & Construction LEARN MORE Craig Small to Speak at Gulf Coast Shutdowns & Turnarounds LEARN MORE Shawn Hansen to Speak at AFPM Reliability & Maintenance LEARN MORE Anne Hollonds to Present at the Australian Plant Shutdown and Turnaround Forum LEARN MORE Brett Schroeder to Present on the Turnaround Scope Index at the 2016 AFPM Annual Meeting LEARN MORE Gordon Lawrence to Speak at Roser Turnaround (STO) and Maintenance Event LEARN MORE Gordon Lawrence to Present at the Shutdown Turnaround Technical Forum LEARN MORE Tom Mankowski to Speak at Petrochemical Operations, Maintenance & Safety LEARN MORE Brett Schroeder and Shawn Hansen to Speak at Refining Capital Projects LEARN MORE Mike O’Kane to Speak at “Improving Performance of Capital & EPC(M) Projects in the Mining Sector” LEARN MORE George DeBakey to Speak at the 8th Annual Asian Downstream Week LEARN MORE George DeBakey to Speak at the CANDU Refurbishment Workshop LEARN MORE Dan Morlang to Speak at the 47th Annual ECC Conference LEARN MORE AP-Networks to Speak and Exhibit at Petrochemical Engineering & Construction 2015 LEARN MORE George DeBakey to Present at the 2015 AFPM Annual Meeting LEARN MORE AP-Networks to Exhibit at the Inaugural Energy Construction Forum LEARN MORE Sign Up for NaviTrack Refresher Training on February 19th LEARN MORE Brett Schroeder to Speak at Plant Reliability & Major Maintenance Event LEARN MORE Steve Jewell to Speak at Project Controls Expo 2014 LEARN MORE John Alkemade to Speak at Offshore Energy 2014 LEARN MORE 4th Annual Effective Plant Shutdowns & Turnarounds Forum LEARN MORE AFPM’s 2014 Reliability and Maintenance Conference and Exhibition LEARN MORE 8th Annual Global Refining Summit LEARN MORE Roser Turnaround & Shutdown Day, 2013 LEARN MORE TINC Europe 2013 LEARN MORE Reliability and Maintenance Conference and Exhibition in Orlando May, 2013 LEARN MORE 7th Annual Global Refining Summit LEARN MORE 13th International Downstream Technology & Strategy Conference LEARN MORE Cost Engineering Event – 2013 LEARN MORE TINC 2012 Conference Announcement: Save the Date LEARN MORE Reliability and Maintenance Conference and Exhibition in San Antonio, Texas, May, 2012 LEARN MORE 12th International Downstream Technology & Strategy Conference LEARN MORE AP-Networks to Present at Petrochemical Engineering & Construction 2016 LEARN MORE Brett Schroeder to Speak at Asian Downstream Week 2016 LEARN MORE Case Studies Real stories of AP-Networks’ impact. How do we handle commissioning and startup on megaprojects? READ MORE Are Turnaround Outcomes Competitive? READ MORE How do we manage and maintain quality risk management? READ MORE Driving Optimal Turnaround Readiness READ MORE How do we remove unnecessary work from the turnaround and reduce costs? READ MORE How Can We Effectively Deploy and Manage Our Work Process Across All of Our Sites? READ MORE How do we improve the value delivered by plant-based project systems? READ MORE How do we manage and maintain quality risk management? READ MORE How do we build stakeholder alignment for a megaproject? READ MORE How Do We Set a Competitive Five-Year Turnaround Plan with Reliable Estimates? READ MORE How do we achieve top quartile performance on a Mega Complexity turnaround with significant capital project scope? READ MORE How Do We Optimize Long-Range Turnaround Plans? READ MORE How do we develop and deploy an effective commissioning and startup plan? READ MORE How do we identify capital savings for major projects? READ MORE WHITEPAPERS Our whitepapers with expertise for Industry. Building An Effective Corporate Turnaround Management Organization READ MORE How Benchmarking Can Help Establish More Reliable Cost Estimates READ MORE Leveraging Corporate Knowledge to Improve Project Performance READ MORE Turnaround Performance Excellence – Break the Barriers of Traditional Learning READ MORE A Culture of Turnaround Excellence READ MORE Maximizing Plant Productivity READ MORE Leading Indicators of Turnaround Performance Outcomes READ MORE Why Traditional Risk Management Fails in the Oil and Gas Sector READ MORE Use and Misuse of Capital Cost Estimate Contingency READ MORE Stage Gated Approval Processes READ MORE New Best Practice to Deliver Predictably Competitive Turnaround Results READ MORE Challenges facing Plant-based Projects READ MORE Turnaround Performance Excellence, Breaking the Barriers of Traditional Learning READ MORE “East is East and West is West” READ MORE Risk Management – A Key Requirement for Projects Success READ MORE Trade-Off Economics for Refinery and Plant Turnarounds READ MORE The Importance of Turnarounds to the Business Success for Oil Sands READ MORE Cost Estimating for Turnarounds READ MORE Turnaround Excellence – Key Success Factors READ MORE Turnaround Excellence – Organizational Transformation READ MORE Analysis yields turnaround benchmarks for allowance, contingency READ MORE Turnaround/Project Success: Taming the competing Initiatives for sake of the Common Interest READ MORE A Review of the Current State of Cost Estimating for Maintenance Turnarounds READ MORE Strategies for Integrating Turnarounds and Capital Projects READ MORE Paying Attention to the Leading Indicators of Turnaround Outcomes READ MORE Benchmarking and Optimizing Maintenance Work Scope for Turnarounds READ MORE If you’re ready to achieve predictable, competitive outcomes with our robust set of capital project services, connect with an AP-Networks Expert now. 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