AI Issue 6 2017

Acquisition International - June 2017 57 Exceeding Expectations Explicably Consulting In today’s economic climate, it is essential to reduce overall costs, minimise risks and execute on-time projects that are designed to perform with operational efficiencies - KBR’s consultants are the trusted advisors that can help you meet these goals Built over time, from years of executing some of the world’s most challenging projects, we have developed the deep industry understanding, both technical and commercial, required to deliver value at every stage of the hydrocarbons project lifecycle. KBR customised consulting solutions improve development cycles, enhance safety and efficiency and maximise the potential of your assets. Through some of the best minds in the business, including highly specialised technical experts at the forefront of their respective fields, KBR offers innovative solutions and practical answers for every challenge. With both the big picture understanding and laser focus on anticipated trends, KBR’s thought leaders have one overarching goal, to work smarter and save our customers’ money. From early planning and development, whether brownfield or greenfield, to the deepest offshore waters or navigating today’s complex petrochemical business landscape, from highly specialised areas of expertise to simply smarter project execution, KBR has the full-service capabilities and expertise to identify and implement value-added solutions. Engineering, procurement & construction Fluctuating prices, skilled labour shortages, geopolitical uncertainty, the growing complexity and rising costs of projects – navigating the challenges of today’s energy landscape takes an experienced EPC partner. KBR is one of the world’s largest and most diverse providers of engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and start-up services to the hydrocarbons industry. For more than 90 years, we have worked side-by-side with customers the world over to meet project objectives and help them succeed. Our experience spans the entire range of the energy services cycle – from feasibility studies and front end designs through global procurement and logistics, direct hire construction and construction management on some of the most demanding energy projects onshore and offshore. These efforts are backed by the full force of a global organisation of more than 22,000 employees in regional offices and operating centres around the world. What this means to you is a deep reservoir of talent, resources and experience across our business that can respond quickly and effectively to your project requirements. Project & programme management Apply decades of experience in mega-project EPC execution to your large-scale, business- critical capital project. As a leading engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor, KBR has successfully executed a portfolio of large- scale, highly complex projects in some of the most challenging locations on earth. With a reputation of delivering projects anytime, anywhere, we are frequently called on by customers to provide project and programme management services. As part of our integrated team approach, we adhere to a simple strategy: innovative, on-time and on- budget delivery regardless of the size and scope of the project. Applying our high-performance software, information technology and extensive library of best practices and lessons learned, KBR brings an array of advanced project management tools and systems for every phase of the project, integrating the activities of all parties for a successful outcome. KBR’s project management experts and resources are available 24 hours-a-day via sophisticated business execution tools, such as our integrated project management system (IPMS), project portals, project dashboards, geographic information systems and object engineering to monitor progress and share information. From conceptual design through procurement, logistics, construction management commissioning and turnover we focus our efforts on the timely completion and delivery of these large-scale projects that meet our customers’ objectives for safety, quality and performance. KBR’s PMC services include: • Plan the bidding process for contractors; • Execute the bidding process including bid tabs; • Manage the site(s) for all contractors; • Supply common services to contractors or run a camp depending on location; • Reside in client or contractor offices; • Handle all contractor inquiries and claim analysis; • Provide interface management and services and; • Monitor and report on progress of work and budgets. Example of large-scale PMC assignments are as follows: YASREF Refinery – a 400,000 BPD grass-roots refinery to process heavy Arabian crude to produce motor fuels and other refined products. Sadara Petrochemical Complex – the world’s largest grassroots petrochemical complex with 26 downstream chemical units. Saudi Kayan – world-scale ethylene complex producing ethylene, propylene and benzene using KBR Score® Technology. Qatar’s Expressway Programme - one of the world’s largest transport infrastructure programmes. Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme – as delivery partner for the UK Home Office to provide cheaper, better and smarter communications services for the UK emergency services.