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Event Program

8:00
INAUGURAL SESSION
08:00
Registration and networking
08:20
Conference Official Inauguration
08:25
Welcome Message & Opening Remarks
AMJAD AL KHARUSI
AMPP OMAN CHAPTER
08:30
Opening Remarks
DR. TALAL AL NABHANI
PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT OMAN
08:35
Keynote Speech
ALAN THOMAS
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, AMPP
08:45
The 3P’s for Bringing Structured Intelligence in Corrosion Prediction and Assessment- Empowering Industrial Insights Through
K.S.VENKATARAMAN
DIRECTOR DHVANI GROUP OF COMPANIES
09:05
Award Ceremony
09:30
Exhibition Opening & Coffee Break
10:00
SESSION ONE: CATHODIC PROTECTION
MODERATOR: MODERATOR: YAHYA AL BALUSHI
OQEP
Topic: An Innovative ALARP Strategy for Managing Shielded Corrosion
SPEAKER: OSVALDO MEJIA
PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT OMAN
Topic: Specification, Design, Installation, and Commissioning of Cathodic Protection Systems for mixed Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Locations
SPEAKER: ROB MASON
CATHODIC PROTECTION CO. LTD
Topic: Assessment and Life Extension Strategy for the Sacrificial Anode Cathodic Protection System of the BA Offshore Platform
SPEAKER: NAWRAS AL JABRI
OQEP
11:15
SESSION TWO: CORROSION RESISTANCE ALLOYS
MODERATOR: ZAHER AL-HAJRI
PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT OMAN
Topic: Risk Based Valve Material Selection
SPEAKER: RIKY BERNARDO
DALEEL PETROLEUM
Topic: Alloy 699XA: An Advanced Tubular Material for Metal Dusting Resistance in Hydrogen Production Environments at Refining and Petrochemical Applications
SPEAKER: SHABAREESH NAIR
TUBACEX GROUP
Topic: Phosphoric acid production - Metallic solutions for evaporators
SPEAKER: BARINDER JIT SINGH GHAI
ALLEIMA
Topic: Beyond Compliance: The Use of Precipitation-Hardened Martensitic Stainless Steel for Impellers in Centrifugal Compressors
SPEAKER: NASSER AL GHAILANI
PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT OMAN
12:50
PRAYERS & LUNCH BREAK
13:45
SESSION THREE: NON-METALLIC
MODERATOR: ABDULRAHMAN AL ABRI
OCCIDENTAL OMAN
Topic: Thermoplastic Liners for OCTG
SPEAKER: JEFF SCHELL
WESTERN FALCON ENERGY SERVICES
Topic: Grooved Liner Technology Field Trial
SPEAKER: HILAL ALSHUHUMI
PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT OMAN
Topic: Solid Polyurethane Elastomer Extremely Durable in Rough Marine Environments
SPEAKER: FRODE LINDVIK
STRUKTURPLAST AS
Topic: Corrosion in Steel Reinforced Thermoplastic Pipes: How to increase the lifetime of Steel Reinforced Thermoplastic Pipes by employing the correct corrosion protection
SPEAKER: MATTHIAS IDE
BEKAERT NV
Topic: Thermoplastic Liners for Gaseous Applications- Concept to Case Study
SPEAKER: MOHANA MURALI ADHYATMA BHATTAR
UNITED SPECIAL TECHNICAL SERVICES SPC
15.50
End of session & Day one
08:00
Registration and networking
08:15
Opening Remarks – AMPP Oman Chapter Chairman
8:20
SESSION FOUR: COATINGS AND PAINTS
MODERATOR: MUNZIR KHAN
HEMPEL PAINTS
Topic: Harnessing Covallox™ Technology into a Revolutionary & Sustainable
Coating Solution to Enhance Corrosion Protection up to 30 Years

SPEAKER: BEIRBAL BHANDARI
JOTUN MEIA FZC
Topic: Sustainable Coatings and Surface Protection Technologies – thermal spray, metallic and non-metallic coatings for corrosion mitigation.
SPEAKER: MOHAMMAD ZUBAIR
CASTOLIN EUTECTIC MIDDLE EAST FZE
Topic: Next Generation Fire Protection for Structural Steel Mitigating Risks Against Oil, Gas and Hydrogen Releases.
SPEAKER: DAVID WADDELL
AKZONOBEL
Topic: Innovative Self-Healing Viscoelastic Coating and Composite Reinforcement Systems for Pipeline Integrity
SPEAKER: DIEGO CAVALIERI
MAXEPOXY
09:40
Coffee Break
10:00
SESSION FIVE: COROSSION MONITORING
MODERATOR: BEIRBAL BHANDARI
JOTUN
Topic: Challenges and Solutions for Corrosion under Pipe Support
SPEAKER: SACHIN SAJEEV
A-STAR TESTING & INSPECTION
Topic: Remote Monitoring Excellence: Ensuring Mechanical Stability and Corrosion Control - A Case Study from BP Khazzan Field
SPEAKER: HOOMAN TAKHTECHIAN
OCEANEERING

SPEAKER: HUWAYNA AL-YAHYAI
bp OMAN
Topic: Advanced AC and DC Interference Detection: Enhancing Pipeline Integrity Through Real-Time Monitoring
SPEAKER: SHUBHANKAR MISHRA
GPT INDUSTRIES
Topic: Addressing Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) Risk with Predictive Remote Monitoring: Case Studies from the Middle East
SPEAKER: Dr. PRAFULL SHARMA
CORROSIONRADAR
11:30
SESSION SIX: WELDING & NDT
MODERATOR: HUSSEIN AL SALMI
PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT OMAN
Topic: Additive Welding with focus on Corrosion Resistance Materials for Design and Repair
SPEAKER: WOLFGANG SCHERLEITNER
FRONIUS INTERNATIONAL GMBH
Topic: Mechanical Lined pipes: Cost effective solutions for Pipelines carrying corrosive fluids; their manufacturing methods & testing
SPEAKER: NAVEEN K TIWARI
CANGZHOU LONGTAIDI PIPE TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD.
Topic: Comprehensive automatic welding solutions for diverse engineering applications
SPEAKER: EDWARD SPOOR
INTERFUSE GLOBAL LLC
Topic: Automating Advanced NDT Reporting: Integrating Fitness-for-Purpose Analysis for Next-Generation Asset Integrity Management
SPEAKER: FRANCISCO TORRES
ARISE GLOBAL GROUP
Topic: The use of segmented Magneto-strictive tools for Medium Range Ultrasonic Inspection of pipelines
SPEAKER: ASHLEY JOLLEY
EDDYFI TECHNOLOGIES
13:15
Prayers & Lunch Break
14:00
SESSION SEVEN: INTEGRITY
MODERATOR: BARINDER J S GHAI
ALLEIMA
Topic: Enhancing Mechanical Integrity in Oil & Gas Facilities: A Risk-Based Approach to Deadleg Management
SPEAKER: AZZAN AL KAMYANI
SPEAKER: AATEF IRSHAD
SLB
Topic: Optimizing Equipment Integrity through Integration of IOWs with RBI and Dynamic Confidence Assessment
SPEAKER: HOOMAN TAKHTECHIAN
OCEANEERING
Topic: Structured Work Order Prioritization for Operational Efficiency and Risk Management in Production Facilities
SPEAKER: ROOZBEH GHOLIZADEH
SLB
Topic: Remnant Life Assessment for oil and gas assets
SPEAKER: SOUD AL WARDI
PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT OMAN
15:30
End of Session & Day Two
08:00
Registration and networking
08:20
Opening Remarks – AMPP REPRESENTATIVE
08:30
SESSION EIGHT: COATINGS & PAINTS "PART TWO"
MODERATOR: NAWRAS AL JABRI
OQEP
Topic: Utilizing Sustainability Scorecards to Quantitatively Analyze the Sustainability Impact of Applied Linings Systems
SPEAKER: MATTHEW FLECTHER
HEMPEL PAINTS LLC
Topic: Reinforcing Corrosion Protection from the Ground Up - How Surface Preparation Quality Determines Coating Performance and Why Abrasive Selection is a Decisive Factor
SPEAKER: ALVIN ZHONGQING YANG
ONEGARNET GROUP
Topic: Artificial lift tubing with enhanced wear and corrosion resistance for severe service applications
SPEAKER: SC. ATUL
DIFFUSON COATECH LLP
Topic: Advanced High-Performance Water-borne Coatings for Industrial Applications: A Sustainable Approach
SPEAKER: DR. SHEKHAR TAMBE
ASIAN PAINTS
Topic: Innovative Solutions for Corrosion Control in Harsh Environments: Advanced Anti-Corrosion Technologies in Modular Bolted Storage Tanks for Industrial Applications
SPEAKER: JITHIN R NATH
ROSTFREI STEELS PVT LTD
10:10
Coffee Break
10:30
SESSION NINE: CORROSION INHIBITORS
MODERATOR: RAKESH RAGHAVAN K
AkzoNobel UAE Paints LLC
Topic: Innovative Corrosion Inhibitors for Sustainable Industrial Applications
SPEAKER: DR. MOHAMMED AL RIYAMI
OMAN OIL MARKETING
Topic: Efficient selection and management of corrosion inhibitors for oil and gas pipelines
SPEAKER: ANUPOM SABHAPONDIT
SHELL INDIA
Topic: Investigating the inhibition efficiency of green ionic liquids on the corrosion of mild steel structures
SPEAKER: ISEHAQ AL-NAFAI
SULTAN QABOOS UNIVERSITY
Topic: Mitigating Corrosion in High H2S Wells: Chemical Inhibition for Steamflood Operations
SPEAKER: NOUF AL MUGHEIRY
MEDCO OMAN
12:10
SESSION TEN: CASE STUDIES
MODERATOR: MUNZIR KHAN
HEMPEL PAINTS
Topic: Early Detection, Major Prevention - open drain vessel case study
SPEAKER: DR. AMMAR AL AZZANI
PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT OMAN
Topic: A complex approach to the electrochemical protection and marine growth prevention of the vessel’s hull
SPEAKER: ANDREI K. BORKOV
PSS CORPORATION
Topic: Water Injection Well Tubing Material Failure Forensic Analysis
SPEAKER: SAID ALMAHROUQI
DALEEL PETROLEUM LLC
Topic: Implementation of a Robust Asset Integrity Management System for Existing Operational Assets
SPEAKER: EMMANUEL MARCUS
MUSCAT ENGINEERING LLC
Topic: Boosting Pump Reliability with Metallurgical Advanced Seal Technology
SPEAKER: SULTAN AL RAISI
SPEAKER: UMAR ILYAS TARIQ
SLB
13:30
Closing Ceremony
14:15
Prayers, Lunch Break & End of Day three
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