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Name:
Project Management 1
Project:
Rig Construction
Client:
Major Drilling
Contractor
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Description:
Additional Work Required on
New-Build Semisubmersible After
Shipyard Delivery.
After beginning construction of
a deepwater semisubmersible
drilling unit in Korea, our
client obtained a drilling
contract for the unit that
requires additional scopes of
work. Recognising that the
additional work would be best
and more timely accomplished in
a separate project after rig
delivery, Èpeus was engaged to
define, plan, and manage the
execution of the substantial
post-delivery upgrade project.
Èpeus continues to manage the
project from our offices in
Singapore, and we expect that
the upgrade project will require
engagement of the Èpeus team for
a total of 12 months.
The value benefits to our client
has been:
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Not having to refocus their
workforce from day to day functions to the
additional work scope.
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Peace of mind that the work is
being managed and will be completed.
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No additional management time
from within their organisation.
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No requirement to house
additional staff within their offices.
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Clear demarcation of
responsibilities to complete the work.
In monetary terms, our client will
save management costs on the order of an estimated
US$250,000 over the 12-month project period by
out-tasking to Èpeus versus attempting an in-house
approach.
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Name:
Project Management 2
Project:
Rig Upgrade
Client:
Drilling
Contractor
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Description:
Upgrade, Repair, and Reactivation of a Drilling
Tender Barge.
Our client had recently purchased an
offshore drilling tender barge, which required upgrade,
repair, and reactivation prior to delivery. Under the
purchase agreement, the previous owner was responsible
for defining, planning, execution, and delivery of the
upgrade, repair, and reactivation work, which was to be
performed at Keppel Fels shipyard in Singapore. The
previous owners did not have the capacity to meet the
delivery criteria, however, and the project suffered as
a consequence.
Èpeus was engaged to take the
project forward to its completion. The Èpeus team
executed the project over a 7-month period from April to
October 2008.
The value benefit to the client was:
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Rapid mobilisation of an
experienced project management team.
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Utilisation of systems and work
processes which the client company did not have.
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Access to an established
project support organisation and knowledge base.
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No additional administrative
burden in their own organisation.
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Control of a project that
otherwise would have failed.
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Flexibility in approach within
an initially undefined and fluid situation.
In monetary terms, the vessel owners
saved project management and related costs on the order
of US$1 Million over the 7-month project period by
out-tasking to Èpeus versus attempting an in-house
approach.
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Name:
Project Management 3
Project:
Rig Repair
Client:
Major Drilling
Contractor
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Description:
Hull Life Enhancement of a Jackup Drilling Rig.
Our client discovered that the
hull of one of its jackup rigs
required substantial steel
replacement and decided to
perform the repairs on short
notice in Nigeria. Èpeus was
engaged to manage the steel
replacement project because of
our experience in this type of
work in West Africa. The
project, which had not undergone
any prior detailed planning, was
completed ahead of the schedule
that our client had initially
forecast.
The value benefit to the client was:
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Rapid mobilisation of an
experienced project management and construction
team. ·
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Utilisation of systems and work
processes that the client did not have.
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Access to an established project
support organisation and knowledge base.
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Minimal disruption to the
work due to Nigerian community influences.
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Ahead of schedule completion
allowing realisation of rig day rate.
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Flexibility in approach within
an initially undefined scope of work
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Knowledge transfer from
similar work in Nigeria.
In monetary terms, the client saved
on the order of US$500,000 in project related costs and
realised additional US$1.2 million early revenue by
out-tasking to Èpeus.
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Name:
Project Management 4
Project:
Platform Interface
Client:
Major E&P
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Description:
Project Management of Interface Requirements
Between the Production Platform
and a Jackup Drilling Rig.
Our client had chartered a
jackup drilling rig to conduct
drilling activities over one of
its platforms in the North Sea.
The drilling program window for
our client was constrained
because the rig’s owner had a
follow-on contract with a
different operator. Therefore,
the timing of the platform
upgrades to accept the rig was
vital to the success of the
drilling program. Èpeus was
engaged to manage on behalf of
our client the interfaces
between the platform, the
drilling contractor, and the
construction contractors. The
project duration was 8 months
and was successfully executed
offshore North Sea.
The value benefit to the client
was:
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Not having to refocus
their workforce on this additional scope and away
from day to day functions. ·
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Peace of mind that the work was
being managed and would be completed.
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No additional management
time from within their organisation.
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No requirement to house
additional staff within their offices.
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Clear demarcation of
responsibilities to complete the work.
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Knowledge transfer from other
similar projects.
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On time delivery maximising the
drilling window availability.
In monetary terms, our client saved
on the order of an estimated US$170,000 in project
management costs by out-tasking to Èpeus versus
attempting an in house approach.
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Name:
Project Management 5
Project:
Rig Reactivation
Client:
Major Drilling contractor
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Description:
Reactivation, Repair, and Upgrade of a
Semisubmersible Drilling Rig.
Our client was mobilising one of
its semisubmersible drilling
rigs from Mobile, Alabama to
India. Our client did not have
internal resources available for
the US phase of the work and
engaged Èpeus to plan and
execute the first phase of the
project in Mobile and to define
the scope of work for the second
phase to be conducted in Dubai.
Èpeus mobilised a team from our
Houston office to Mobile to
manage and implement the
reactivation work, which was
completed on time and on budget.
After the scope of work for the
Dubai phase was developed and
delivered, Èpeus handed over the
project and documentation to our
clients’ personnel to complete
the second phase of the project.
The value benefit to the client
was:
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Not having to refocus their
workforce on this additional scope and away from day
to day functions.
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Rapid mobilisation of an
experienced project management and construction
team.
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Peace of mind that the work was
being managed and would be completed.
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No additional management time
from within their organisation.
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No requirement to house
additional staff within their offices.
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Clear demarcation of
responsibilities to complete the work.
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Knowledge Transfer from other
similar projects.
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On time and on budget delivery.
In monetary terms, our client
saved on the order of an
estimated US$1 million in
project management and related
project costs by out-tasking to
Èpeus versus using an in house
approach for the first phase of
the project.
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Name:
Project Management 6
Project:
Heavy Lift Jack Up
Client:
Shipyard
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Description:
Construction of a Heavy Lift Jackup for
Installing Offshore Wind Farms
in Northern Europe.
Our client in Athens was
contracted to build a heavy lift
jackup vessel and ultimately
discovered that they lacked
knowledge and management systems
to control this type of
specialist vessel construction
project.
Èpeus was engaged to provide
project and commercial
management support to our
clients’ internal project
organisation and to utilise
Èpeus to develop and implement a
project management and controls
system and work processes for
the project. Èpeus mobilised a
team of project specialists to
Athens from our European
operation in Aberdeen to manage
and support the project.
The value benefit to the client
was:
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Peace of mind that the work was
being managed and controlled.
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Utilisation of systems and
work processes that the client did not have.
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Access to an established project
support organisation and knowledge base.
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Knowledge transfer from other
similar projects.
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Experience of jack-up
construction projects that the client did not have.
In monetary terms, our client saved
on the order of an estimated €1.5 million on the project
by engaging Èpeus.
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Name:
Project Strategy
Development 1
Project:
Rig Construction
Client:
Independent Drilling
Contractor
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Description:
Construction of Two 6th-Generation Deepwater
Semisubmersible Drilling Units.
A change in project drivers and
geographic influences overrode
the approach originally taken by
our clients for topsides
construction, integration, and
commissioning of these units,
which required a change in
overall strategy, contract
strategy, risk profile, budget
forecasting, and project
organisation.
Èpeus was engaged to re-define
and plan the topsides projects,
to assist in restructuring the
project organisation, and to
develop work processes and
procedures to control the
projects moving forward. Èpeus
performed a full review of each
project and developed of Project
Execution Plans for both vessel
construction programs.
The value benefit to the client
has been:
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Increased confidence of
Directors of the company.
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Peace of mind that the work was
being managed and controlled.
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Utilisation of systems and work
processes that the client did not have.
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Access to an established
project support organisation and knowledge base.
Knowledge transfer from other similar projects.
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Name:
Project Strategy
Development 2
Project:
Rig Construction
Client:
Drilling Contractor
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Description:
Construction of Two
6th-Generation Deepwater
Semisubmersible Drilling Units.
Our Client had mobilised a
project team to the DSME
shipyard in Korea to supervise
construction of the units.
Èpeus was engaged to work with
company management and the
project management team to
develop overall strategy,
contract strategy, risk profile,
budget forecast, and project
organisation and for Èpeus to
develop work processes and
procedures to control the
project moving forward. Èpeus
performed a full review of each
project and developed Project
Execution Plans and project
control procedures for both
vessel construction programs.
The value benefit to the client
was:
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Increased confidence of
our clients’ senior management
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Peace of mind that the work was
being managed and controlled.
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Utilisation of systems and work
processes that the client did not have.
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Access to an established project
support organisation and knowledge base.
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Clearer understanding of the
risk profile of the project.
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Knowledge Transfer from other
similar projects.
In monetary terms, our client
saved on the order of an
estimated US$100,000 in project
management costs by out-tasking
to Èpeus versus using an in
house approach to develop
strategy and work processes for
these projects.
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Name:
Project Definition and
Planning 1
Project:
Rig Upgrade
Client:
Drilling Contractor
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Description:
Upgrades, Repair, and Life Enhancement of an
Offshore Drilling Tender Barge
The owner companies have engaged
Èpeus to define and plan the
project in advance of the
execution phase, which is
expected to be performed in Cape
Town later in 2009.
The value benefit to the clients
has been:
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Clear project definition and
execution strateg.
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Peace of mind that the work was
being managed and controlled.
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Utilisation of systems and work
processes which the clients do not have.
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Access to an established
project support organisation and knowledge base.
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Clearer understanding of
the risk profile of the project.
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Knowledge transfer from other
similar projects.
In monetary terms, Our clients
are expected to save on the
order of an estimated
US$1 million in project
management costs by out-tasking
to Èpeus versus attempting an
in-house approach.
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Name:
Project Definition and
Planning 2
Project:
Rig Upgrade
Client:
Drilling Contractor
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Description:
Upgrade and Life Enhancement Project for Jackup
Drilling Rig Operating in West
Africa.
Èpeus was engaged to define and
plan an upgrade project, which
included new accommodations,
crane upgrades, and hull steel
replacement. Èpeus developed the
overall strategy, work breakdown
structure, cost, and schedule
for the work. Èpeus handed over
the definition study and
detailed planning to the
client’s personnel, and the
project was executed by their
internal project staff in CNIC
shipyard, Cameroon.
The value benefit to the client
was:
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Clear project definition
and execution strategy.
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Peace of mind that the planning
was being managed.
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Utilisation of systems and work
processes which the client company did not have.
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Access to an established
project support organisation and knowledge base.
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Clearer understanding of the
risk profile of the project.
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Knowledge transfer from other
similar projects in West Africa.
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Development of a concise
execution plan for Noble’s staff to execute.
In monetary terms, our client
saved on the order of an
estimated US$750,000 in project
costs by out-tasking to Èpeus
versus attempting an in-house
approach.
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Name:
Project Definition and
Planning 3
Project:
Rig Conversion
Client:
Independent Drilling
Contractor
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Description:
Conversion of a Production Semisubmersible into a
Deepwater 6th-Generation
Drilling Rig.
Our client decided to convert
one of its Production Units into
a 6th-generation deepwater
semisubmersible drilling rig,
but lacked in-house experience
and knowledge.
Èpeus was engaged to define and
plan the proposed conversion
project. The Èpeus team worked
from our base in Singapore and
brought the planning to a point
where the client could move
forward with the project. The
client suspended the project
shortly after the definition and
planning were completed.
The value benefit to the client
was:
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Clear project definition
and execution strategy.
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Access to knowledge and
expertise that it did not have in house.
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Utilisation of systems and work
processes that the client did not have.
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Access to an established
project support organisation and knowledge base.
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Clearer understanding of
the risk profile of the project.
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Knowledge transfer from other
similar projects.
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Development of a concise
conversion strategy and plan.
In monetary terms, Our Client saved
on the order of an estimated US$900,000 in project costs
by out-tasking to Èpeus versus attempting an in-house
approach.
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Name:
Project Definition and
Planning 4
Project:
Rig Reactivation
Client:
Major Drilling Contractor
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Description:
Repair and Reactivation of a Drilling Swamp
Barge, Cold Stacked in Cameroon.
Èpeus was engaged to
define and plan the reactivation
of the unit. Èpeus conducted the
work from our offices in
Aberdeen and onsite in Cameroon.
The value benefit to the client
was:
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Not having to refocus their
workforce on this work and away from day to day
functions.
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Rapid mobilisation of an
experienced project planning team.
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Peace of mind that the work was
being managed and would be completed.
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No additional management time
from within their organisation.
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No requirement to house
additional staff within their offices.
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Clear demarcation of
responsibilities to complete the work.
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Knowledge transfer from other
similar projects.
In monetary terms, our client
saved on the order of an
estimated US$250,000 in project
management costs by out-tasking
to Èpeus versus using an in
house approach.
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Name:
Project Definition 1
Project:
Rig Reactivation
Client:
Major Drilling Contractor
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Description:
Repair and Reactivation of a Semisubmersible
Drilling Rig, Cold Stacked in
Invergordon, Scotland.
Èpeus was engaged to define the
reactivation of the unit. Èpeus
conducted the work from our
offices in Aberdeen.
The value benefit to the client
was:
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Not having to refocus their
workforce on this work and away from day to day
functions.
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Rapid mobilisation of an
experienced project planning team.
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Peace of mind that the work was
being managed and would be completed.
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No additional management time
from within their organisation.
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No requirement to house
additional staff within their offices.
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Clear demarcation of
responsibilities to complete the work.
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Knowledge transfer from other
similar projects.
In monetary terms, our client
saved on the order of an
estimated US$250,000 in project
management costs by out-tasking
to Èpeus versus using an in
house approach.
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Name:
Project Definition 2
Project:
Multi Functional Platform
Client:
Independent E&P
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Description:
Installation of Drilling
Rig on a Semisubmersible
Production Platform.
Èpeus was engaged to
develop the functional
specification and project
construction and installation
strategy for drilling facilities
on our clients planned
construction of a multi
functional platform that was
expected to drill and produce
marginal yield North Sea oil
fields.
The value benefit to the client
was:
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Clear project definition and
execution strategy.
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Access to knowledge and
expertise that it did not have in house.
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Utilisation of systems and work
processes which the client company did not have.
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Access to an established project
support organisation and knowledge base. ·
Clearer understanding of the risk profile of the
project.
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Knowledge Transfer from
other similar projects.
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Development of a concise
functional spec and project strategy.
In monetary terms our client saved
on the order of an estimated US$150,000 in project
management costs by out tasking to Èpeus.
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Name:
Strategic Planning 1
Project:
Construction Of Multiple Land Rigs
Client:
Major Drilling contractor
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Description:
Construction of 50 Land Rigs in Chengdu, China.
Èpeus was engaged to plan a
program for building 50 land
rigs in China. Our project
specialists worked with our
client’s project personnel in
Houston, Texas and Chengdu,
China to deliver the planning.
An increase in productivity and
efficiency was achieved using
construction drawings,
standardised equipment and other
fabricated items so that
construction could proceed in
the manner of a production line.
The value benefit to the client
was:
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Access to knowledge and
expertise that the client did not have in house.
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Utilisation of systems and
work processes that the client did not have.
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Access to an established
project support organisation and knowledge base.
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Clearer understanding of the
risk profile of the project.
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Knowledge transfer from other
similar projects.
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Concise methodology and plan to
achieve a pseudo production line approach in
construction.
In monetary terms, our client
saved on the order of an
estimated US$50 million in
project related inefficiency
costs by out-tasking the
planning phase to Èpeus.
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Name:
Project Execution Support 1
Project:
Rig Upgrade
Client:
Major Drilling Contractor
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Description:
Repair and Upgrade of Semisubmersible Drilling
Unit in Ghana.
Our client had planned and was
to manage the repair and upgrade
of one of their semisubmersible
drilling rigs in Ghana. Èpeus
was engaged for the execution
phase in a project support role
due to our experience and
knowledge of working in Ghana
and West Africa in general.
The value benefit to the client
was:
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