TASK FORCE ON PROJECT OPTIMIZATION (TFPO)
Projects Optimization initiative
The Malaysian oil, gas and petrochemical industries have encountered many challenges during project implementation stages, many of which are related to QA & QC issues, and in particular, related to Materials, Vibration and Insulation (MVI) issues. Malaysia is not the only country to face such challenges; industries elsewhere in the globe are also facing similar issues.
Realizing this, during our 1st Conference held in July 2022, AMVIP conference delegates discussed the MVI issues and was tasked to initiate a Task Force comprising Owners/Operators, EPCC Contractors & Sub-contractors, Technical Specialists (Industry & Academia), Equipment and Materials Manufacturers, and Service Providers (Consultants / QA/QC Inspectors, etc), to pave the way forward. A Task Force on Project Optimization (TFPO) focused on Materials, Vibration and Insulation (MVI) was then established to identify project implementation problems and hiccups from past experiences, discuss potential solutions, optimize best practices, and transfer such knowledge and recommendations to Owners/Operators for progressive improvements.
PETRONAS supports a collaboration platform led by AMVIP and some of PETRONAS Technical-led fraternity to co-drive the Oil & Gas and Energy industries to optimize project implementation in the areas of materials, welding, corrosion, painting, insulation, vibration, rotating technology and green technologies. Whether it is new construction project or a plant upgrade project, the end-result of the work by this Task Force is to provide solutions to achieve targeted time-lines, targeted costs, targeted quality and safety throughout the project.
New construction project issues have often been felt by the asset owners while operating the completed facilities. Equipment and process breakdowns can plaque operations causing massive cost overruns as well as safety concerns. Such repetitive problems encountered by many facilities need a solution.
Purpose and Role of Task Force on Project Optimization (TFPO)
AMVIP Task Force on Project Optimization (AMVIP TFPO) is a platform to gather industry and academia together to discuss project implementation problems of the past. It aims to identify solutions for projects to achieve target quality, cost efficiency, timely completion and safety assurance.
AMVIP TFPO is thus aimed at leveraging our respective strengths and expertise in MVI technologies to work together towards our common goal and bring forth a sustainable future for all. AMVIP TFPO kicked off with a half-day Forum on Project Optimization in December 2023 discussing issues on Fabrication Site Welding from Owner’s perspective and Project Management Experiences from an EPCC Contractor’s perspective. In 2024, AMVIP will be organizing Mini Forums under the different Focus Groups to deliberate areas of concerns from past experiences and attempt to identify potential solutions.
MEMBERS OF TFPO
| NO. | POST | NAME | ORGANIZATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | CHAIR | Puan Siti Haslina Ramli | PETRONAS GTS |
| 2. | DEPUTY CHAIR | Ir. Max Ong | Norimax Sdn. Bhd. |
| 3. | SECRETARY / CO-ORDINATOR | Puan Ainil Fidrah Mohd Ghazali | FixApa Sdn. Bhd. |
| 4. | RAPPORTEUR | Ir. Mohd. Suradi Yasin | JOTAC Academy Sdn. Bhd. |
FG-1: MATERIALS FOCUS GROUP
| NO. | POST | NAME | ORGANIZATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | CHAIR | Tuan Ahmad Abdullah Bin Ahmad Johari | PETRONAS GTS |
| 2. | ADVISOR | Puan Siti Haslina Ramli | PETRONAS GTS |
| 3. | FG MEMBERS | Dr. Edwin Jong Nyon Tchan | Advanced Metallurgy & Welding Technology Sdn. Bhd. (Miri) |
| 4. | En. Mohd Khairi Kadir | Cosasco Pte Ltd | |
| 5. | Mr. Nigel Brewitt | MTIS Sdn. Bhd. | |
| 6. | Dr. Andrew Spowage | Queen Mary University of London (Malaysia/China) | |
| 7. | Dr. Yu Lih Jiun | UCSI University | |
| 8. | Dr. Maxine Yee Swee Li | University of Nottingham Malaysia | |
| 9. | Dr. Yoga Suguma Salim | CETIM-Matcor |
FG-2: WELDING & FABRICATION FOCUS GROUP
| No. | POST | NAME | ORGANIZATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | CHAIR | En. M. Zamri Jaafar | PETRONAS GTS |
| 2. | ADVISOR | Ir. Pau Kiew Huai | Dialog E&C Services Sdn. Bhd. |
| 3. | FG MEMBERS | Ir. Ling Kui Muk | Dialog E&C Services Sdn. Bhd. |
| 4. | Mr. Nigel Brewitt | MTIS Sdn. Bhd. | |
| 5. | En. Zulkifli Mahmud | PETRA Resources Sdn. Bhd. | |
| 6. | Dato’ Seri Mohd Jai Suboh | Velosi Sdn. Bhd. | |
| 7. | Dato’ Senu Mohd Noor | RIA Solutions Sdn. Bhd. | |
| 8. | Ms. Tan Su Anne | PETRONAS GTS |
FG-3: CORROSION FOCUS GROUP
| No. | POST | NAME | ORGANIZATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | CHAIR | Mr. Kang Kim Ang | Corrtrol Synergy Sdn Bhd |
| 2. | ADVISOR | Ir. Ong Hock Guan | Oil & Gas Professional |
| 3. | FG MEMBERS | Mr. Jeffery Ngau Uvang | Ultra Nature Sdn. Bhd. |
| 4. | Mr. Danny Tan | Abadi Oil & Gas Services Sdn. Bhd. | |
| 5. | En. Junaidy Abdullah | Norimax Sdn. Bhd. | |
| 6. | Puan Kamila Abdul Hamid | Wood PLC |
FG-4: INSULATION & COATINGS FOCUS GROUP
| No. | POST | NAME | ORGANIZATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | CHAIR | Puan Nurjaimi Ali | PETRONAS GTS |
| 2. | ADVISOR | En. Nik Khairil Nik Abdullah | Temperlite Insulation Sdn. Bhd. |
| 3. | FG MEMBERS | Dr. Mohamad Kamal Harun | Razak School of Government |
| 4. | Dr. Muhd Azizi Mat Yajid | Universiti Teknologi Malaysia | |
| 5. | Mr. Danny Tan | Abadi Oil & Gas Services Sdn. Bhd. | |
| 6. | Dr. Ismaliza Ismail | Malaysian Rubber Board | |
| 7. | En. Muhammad Rafiq Bin Mohd Isa | IGL Coatings Sdn. Bhd. | |
| 8. | En. Mufaddal H Zanzibawala | Klay Enersol | |
| 9. | Mr. Ting Lai Liong | AEI Scientific Sdn. Bhd. | |
| 10. | En. Tariq Mehtab Mohd Ishaq | Blastone Asia Sdn. Bhd. | |
| 11. | Mr. Chan Wai Sing | Materials Protection Engineering Sdn. Bhd. | |
| 12. | Mr. Lee Choon Siong | JOTUN Paints Sdn. Bhd. | |
| 13. | Dr. Suhaila Idayu Halim | Eco Power Synergy Sdn. Bhd. |
FG-5: VIBRATION & ROTATING TECHNOLOGY FOCUS GROUP
| No. | POST | NAME | ORGANIZATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | CHAIR | Dr. Yon Kong Chen | VRG Dinamik Sdn. Bhd. |
| 2. | ADVISOR | Dr. Norhisham Bakhary | Universiti Teknologi Malaysia |
| 3. | FG MEMBERS | Ir. Roznan Abdul Rashid | Kejuruteraan Ezet Niaga Sdn. Bhd. |
| 4. | En. Mohammed Fuad Al Farabi Shazi Shaarani | PETRONAS GTS | |
| 5. | Dr. Choo Jian Wen | PETRONAS GTS |
FG-6: SUSTAINABILITY FOCUS GROUP
| No. | POST | NAME | ORGANIZATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | CHAIR | Puan Jennyfer Kuanji | PETRONAS Carigali Sdn. Bhd. |
| 2. | ADVISOR | Ir. Raymond Lam Choong Meng | PETRONAS Carigali Sdn. Bhd. |
| 3. | FG MEMBERS | En. M. Farid Rahmat Sam | PETRONAS Carigali Sdn. Bhd. |
| 4. | Mr. Leow Chun Ho | Sarawak Shell Berhad | |
| 5. | Mr. Lai Kok Leong | Sarawak Shell Berhad | |
| 6. | Ms. Nurzalina Jamaluddin | Hibiscus Petroleum | |
| 7. | Mr. Devarajan Indran | Hibiscus Petroleum | |
| 8. | Mr. Verachai Tansuwanarojana | PTTEP | |
| 9. | Dr. Choong Wai Heng | Universiti Malaysia Sabah | |
| 10. | Dr. Nicole Ho Mui Yen | TAR University of Management & Technology (TAR-UMT) |
BE PART OF TFPO
AMVIP welcome members to join any of the Focus Groups to join forces towards our common goal in tandem and at pace. Contact AMVIP TFPO Secretary, Puan Ainil Fidrah Ghazali ([email protected]) to volunteer yourself.
SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES
In order to create more awareness amongst the various fraternities within AMVIP, the Task Force has planned several Forums in 2024 and beyond:
- Insulation & Coating Focus Group held its maiden Forum on Insulation on 7th March 2024 attended by industry and academia personnel at University of Nottingham Future Students Centre at Menara Axis, Petaling Jaya, Selangor. The key critical issues identified and discussed include: insulation work quality, competent insulation manpower, corrosion under insulation, and project execution schedules. As this was a first forum, more follow-up forums need to be conducted to further brainstorm issues and attempt to identify potential solutions so that Owners/Operators can expect less site issues which have been contributing to cost over-runs, project delays, quality issues, material supply issues, and other factors which possibly led to the rise in “Corrosion Under Insulation” issues as well.
- Corrosion Focus Group held its forum on 16th May 2024 at the University of Nottingham Future Students Centre, Menara Axis, PJ.
- Sustainability Focus Group has planned to hold their forum on 1st August 2024.
- Insulation & Coatings Focus group has planned to hold their Coatings Forum in August/September 2024.
- Vibration and Rotating Technology Focus Group has planned to hold their forum in September/October 2024.
- Materials Focus Group has planned to hold online and physical forums in 2nd quarter & 3rd quarter 2024 respectively.
- Welding & Fabrication Focus Group has planned for their forum in 3rd quarter 2024.