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Project Governance
By Herman van Heerden, Freek van Heerden, Jurie Steyn Introduction Ed Merrow (2011), in his book Industrial Megaprojects, maintains that much of the pathology we see in megaprojects today reflects the nature and problems of the modern industrial firm and the way in...
Black Swan Risk Management for Projects
By Jurie Steyn.Introduction Decimus Junius Juvenalis, known in English as Juvenal, was a poet active in the period AD 110 to 130. He wrote sixteen satires on the vices, abuses, and follies of Imperial Rome and is regarded by many as one of the greatest satirists of...
Engineering Quality Management
By Corne Thirion and Jurie Steyn. Projects are often remembered for their cost overruns or delayed delivery, rather than the quality of their deliverables. Yet, it is the quality of those deliverables that dictates the potential financial gains or losses throughout its lifespan. This article discusses an Engineering Quality Management (EQM) approach that ensures the delivery of technical quality in engineering projects.
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Our project is now in the final phase of feasibility development and is depending on the OTC team to assist us with the final steps to commissioning. We are thoroughly impressed with the work OTC did for our partners during the prefeasibility phase. OTC come highly recommended to any project developer or large process and petrochemical complex owners as world class engineers and practitioners
OTC conducted a technical review of the Clean Carbon Industries (CCI) Coal to Liquid (CTL) project. The evaluation was done within budget and on schedule and the OTC members conducted themselves in a professional manner. We can highly recommend OTC for any complex technical evaluation within their field of expertise.
WHERE WE OPERATE
ENERGY, GAS & xTL
We bring together decades of experience and expertise in the energy, gas and xTL (coal to liquid, gas to liquid and biomass to liquid) industries.
OIL REFINERY
Our team has significant practical experience in the refining of hydrocarbon products; from developing the project concept through to the operations/maintenance of industrial scale faclities.
MINING & BENEFICIATION
Our multidisciplinary team works in alliances with specialised consultancies and independent professionals to help our Clients succeed in their mining and metals processing ventures.
PETROCHEMICALS
Our multidisciplinary team has experience in modern and high-performing petrochemicals manufacturing and related downstream businesses across the world.
OTHER PROCESS INDUSTRIES
Individual OTC consultants have specialised expertise and experience in a wide range of process industries including chemicals, cement, plastics, paper, biotechnology etc.
WHAT WE DO
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
We work with established owners, project developers and financiers to deliver successful capital projects that results in a business that delivers the desired return on investment.
BUSINESS & OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
We help business managers analyse, benchmark and optimise their business and operations along the total value chain. Our recommendations are results driven and practical to implement.
PROJECT SERVICES
Our experienced team is able to assist you with project office services, including project management, cost estimating, planning, execution planning, reporting, and related services.
PROCESS FACILITATION
We provide experienced resources and a proven processes for change management projects, project framing and alignment and stakeholder communications throughout the business life-cycle. We also can evaluate team effectiveness and will support and coach your team to succeed.
SPECIALISED CONSULTING
Our experienced consultants are able to work with you in a number of specialised areas such as process safety, process engineering, design and more. Our consultants are all highly experienced and results driven.