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Overview of the LNG industry
In this overview of the natural gas (NG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) industries, the emphasis is on the global LNG industry. Where applicable, brief remarks are included on LNG in southern Africa. The purpose of this article is to provide background on the LNG...
Hydrogen for Vehicular Transport
I have had very few opportunities to use a motor vehicle during the past several months of Covid-19 induced incarceration. Not being able to travel, affords one the opportunity to reflect on what the future may hold for vehicular transport. In other words, what will...
Importance of Project Stakeholder Management
Effective stakeholder management is fundamental to the success of projects. Communication is one of the main mechanisms used in stakeholder management. According to the Project Management Institute (PMI, 2013), amongst those organisations considered to be highly...
Remote Project Support for Owner Teams
Much has been written about the Covid-19 virus pandemic, the impact it has had on the world economy and how it will necessitate changes to the way we have traditionally interacted with other parties. At this time, nobody knows precisely what the future holds, but we...
Excelling in the New “Virtual” World of Work
What does it mean to work virtually and excelling in this new world of work?Chapter 1: What does it mean to work virtually and excelling in this new world of work. Chapter 2: Processes required for successful virtual teamsChapter 3: Tools and technology required...
Proven Time Management Tips for Project Managers
Time consumes most of our lives and in some form or degree is an essential part of life: past, present and future. It brings a sense of order into our lives via structured routine and a common way of interacting with our fellow humans for planning of activities,...
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Develop and Analyse Project Schedules for Realism: Part 1 – A Composite Scheduling Process
This is the first of a 2-part series of articles covering the development and control of robust, but realistic, project schedules. The focus of the articles is as follows: Part 1 – A composite scheduling process; and Part 2 – Assessing schedules for realism. The...
Design, Construct and Operate your Plant with Closure in Mind
How many business cases are presented for approval, and then filed away once the project is underway, never to see the light of day again? If this is the situation in your company then please reconsider your approach - in this article we explain why. Introduction...
Technology Selection
This paper explores the factors to be considered in selecting competitive technology from a number of available technologies. It also touches on the use of new, unproven, technologies and in-house technology development. Introduction One of the basic accountabilities...