26 October 2015, Doha, Qatar : We all are aware of the fact that it's not only the processes and people that help in executing a safe, timely and successful shutdown, but the technologies involved. Technology providers will feature more prominently in the planning and management of turnaround processes in future, as plant operators are often out of depth and lack the skills to handle complex projects and increased demands. ( Source : T.A. Cook)

4th Plant Shutdown & Turnaround Forum set to take place in Doha between 24 – 26 November will provide a platform for service providers to display the latest technologies. Petrotechnics, strategic partner for the event, has pioneered innovative enterprise software solutions to improve the sustainability of clients’ businesses by reducing risk and improving operational productivity. A session on improving the planning and scheduling process and a workshop on smart Shutdowns : strive to improve your next turnaround will be conducted by a senior official from Petrotechnics.

Metso, maintenance specialist partner, offers the highest level of reliability for the refining industry by engineering intelligent valves. Tentec (Networking Partner), a part of Atlas Copco group, is one of the world’s leading specialist in bolt tightening solution that design, manufacture and supply high quality bolt tensioning & torqueing products to satisfy high intensity work during shutdowns or for long deployment into new build projects.

Applus Velosi, Brady Corporation and Aggreko are associate sponsors for the event. Velosi Asset Integrity Ltd (VAIL), a member of Applus Velosi Group, is one of the leading providers of software solutions for asset integrity and reliability management for the oil and gas, petrochemical and power industries. Brady has all the safety & facility identifications solutions to help keep workforce safe and company compliant. Aggreko operates in the specialist industrial temporary power and temperature control marketplace. It offers innovative power generation and industrial heating/cooling solutions.

Descon,a world class engineering company,has an excellent track record of maintenance, retrofit, debottlenecking, annual plant shutdown, long term shutdown, execution and management, is sponsoring lunch on day one of the event. J. M. Mehta & Co, a preferred partner to many in Middle East to accomplish their task of shutdown/turnarounds is the shutdown recruitment partner.Attendees at the event get the opportunity to stay updated on these technologies by interacting with these service providers.