“Addressing Future Challenges for Pipelines”

Executive ChairmanNadhir Al Nasri

Chairman, Piping Standards Committee, Mechanical andCivil Engineering Division, Consulting Services Department

Saudi Aramco

Co-ChairmanDr. Khaled F. Al-Hajeri

Director, Technical Marketing, Metals SBUSABIC

Raymond AsuquoRegional Discipline Lead - Pipeline

Shell Nigeria

For Abstract submission and Registrations, Please contact :

Alina Rizvi - Tel: +971 4 4529335 Mbl: +971 (0)55 337 6223 Email: alina.rizvi@knowledgexpansion.com

Ruurd HoekstraDeputy Director, Construction

Nord Stream A.G

Construction, Integrity & Maintenance Conference

Media Partners

World Leading Industry Specific B2B Portal in Steel Industry

Organizer

24th - 26th February, 2015

Dubai - U.A.E

Global Pipeline

Keynote Speakers

Executive Committee

Operators Africa & Europe

Operators Middle East

2015 Global Pipeline Construction, Integrity & Maintenance Conference Dubai from 24 – 26 February 2015 in Armani Hotel - Burj Khalifa, will be headed and executed by industry leaders and professionals in pipeline community globally.

The previous conferences were supported and attended by professionals and experts from major national & international operators including Saudi Aramco, Qatar Petroleum, Petroleum Development Oman, Transneft Russia, Nord Stream Switzerland, Medgaz Spain, Gassco Norway, Trapil France, Borouge and many others.

Knowledge Expansion prides itself in providing and emphasing on technical presentation to provide industry with quality information, real time case studies thus avoiding commercialism and creating a platform for discussion, bench marking the best practices implemented, challenges faced in the pipeline community.

Executive ChairmanNadhir Al Nasri

Chairman, Piping Standards Committee, Mechanical andCivil Engineering Division, Consulting Services Department

Saudi Aramco

Co-ChairmanDr. Khaled F. Al-Hajeri

Director, Technical Marketing, Metals SBUSABIC

Raymond AsuquoRegional Discipline Lead - Pipeline

Shell Nigeria

Ruurd HoekstraDeputy Director, Construction

Nord Stream A.G

Khalid M. Al-MuzherGeneral Manager

Ma’aden Aluminium

Dr. Abdullah Al GhamdiHead of Materials and Corrosion Division

Saudi Aramco

Dr. Mohammed Al-RabieMaterials and Corrosion Leader

Sadara Chemical

Mahmoud QreisDept. Manager, Corrosion Inspection & Materials

Borouge

Khalfan Al MuhairiVP Marketing Centre

Borouge

Adel Badghaish Manager Non Metallic Division

Saudi Aramco

Khaled M Al AwadiEnergy Consultant

Hawk Energy Services

Bader Al SaleemDirector, Energy & Interface

Ma’aden Aluminium

Rajendran SelvamManager Pipelines

ZADCO

“Addressing Future Challenges for Pipelines”

Session Theme

Extending theBoundaries – Major Projects

Pipeline IntegrityChallenges & Lessons Learned by Operators

Technologies, Research & Best Practices of Pipeline

Integrity

Challenges in PipelineNetworks in

Pipeline Networks

Best Practices In Operations Maintenance; Pipelines

The Nord StreamPipeline Project

Nord Stream

Saudi Aramco’s Experi-ence Towards Managing

Pipeline IntegrityCase Study

The Development of Unique Deep Water Pipe-

laying Technologies for South Stream Project

Challenges for the Design, Construction and

Operation of BiogasFeeding Plants

Standard Practice forOperation and Main-

tenance of Integrated Natural Gas Pipelines and

Optical Fiber Systems

Civil Pipeline Construction and Encroachment –

Challenges and Solutions

Pipeline Repair Method / Maintenance

Pipeline Rehabilitation Planning

Are International Coating Standards Applicable to

the EnvironmentalConditions in the Gulf?

Capturing the Valuable Knowledge and

Experience of the Employee

Design Challenges inPipelines and Pipeline

Networks

Development of Technological Solutions

for Minimization of Human Made Hazards

Non-Intrusive Technology for Pipelines

Leak Detection

Pipelines Leak Detection System Philosophies and

Implementation

Innovative Solutions to Third Party Pipeline Inter-ference in Shell Nigeria

Shell Nigeria

In-Line Inspection of 42” Gas Pipeline Using

Advance Tool Combining Three Techniques

Exploring Fast Application Techniques for Field

Joint Coating in Offshore Operation

Improvement in Surface Quality of High Strength

API Grades in Higher Gauges

Challenges with Acid Wash Cleaning

Case Study

Gassco Emden ProjectGassco

Arabiyah GasDevelopment Programme

Saudi Aramco

The ShaybahFields ExpansionSaudi Aramco

Panel Discussion

Panel Discussion

Panel Discussion

Nadhir Al NasriSaudi Aramco

Khalfan Al MuhairiBorouge

Dr. Khaled F. Al-HajeriSabic

Bader Al SaleemMa’aden Aluminium

Dr. Abdullah Al GhamdiSaudi Aramco

Day 1

Day 1

Day 2

Day 2

Day 3

Session 1

Session 2

Session 1

Session 2

Session 1

Session Chairman Topic 1 Topic 2 Topic 3 Topic 4 Topic 5

Media Partners

Dubai, U.A.E

Gala Dinner24th February 2015 @ 07:00 PM

“Addressing Future Challenges for Pipelines”

World Leading Industry Specific B2B Portal in Steel Industry

Heads, Senior Managers, Managers, Specialists,Senior Engineers, Engineers, Risk Analysts, Statistical Analysts,responsible for following activities:

Important Dates

Deadline for Abstract Submission

Deadline for Full Paper Submission

Notification of Acceptance

1 week from date of abstract submission

15th December 2014

15th January 2015

WHOShouldAttend? Pipeline Integrity

Pipeline Engineering

Inspection

Pipeline Risk

Pipeline Operations

Pipeline Design

Pipeline Installation & Commissioning

Pipeline Maintenance & Repair

Pipeline Systems Management

QA/QC

Reliability & Asset Integrity

Corrosion/Coating / Cathodic

Protection

Technical Services

“Addressing Future Challenges for Pipelines”

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The conference will provide excellent opportunity to network and interact with the leaders in the pipeline community.

The conference will be addressing a wide range of topics and challenges in Pipeline community.

Brilliant venue to showcase and demonstrate products & services to the key decision makers and experts in pipeline community.

This Conference offers the highest potential to advance your field.

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“Addressing Future Challenges for Pipelines”

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