Oil & Gas

Instructed to provide independent expert advice in the disciplines of programming and delay analysis and to produce an expert delay report for an ICC arbitration case for a US$1bn liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification terminal in South America, the first such facility in the southern hemisphere. The dispute relates to the extent and causes of delay to the project completion date for the construction of a 2km-long steel jetty structure and unloading platform under the Marine Works EPC Subcontract.

Performed initial review and produced report on opposing party’s delay analysis methodology for a major oil field redevelopment in the Middle East. Project involved initial production facilities to process crude oil, associated gas and water from wells on three different sites, contributing to increased oil production. Following review, identified flaws and inconsistencies within the opposing delay analysis report and provided comments on our Client’s internal analysis of the same issues.

Appointed to produce independent expert report on issues relating to the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of a 630,000m³ onshore oil tank farm in Southern Europe. Associated facilities included pump station, substation, control/administration buildings, and truck loading facilities, together with jetty extending 1.5 km offshore, including topside facilities, mooring and loading platforms, marine loading arms, and associated pipework and civil works. Expert report considered variations, extension of time, design changes and delays to the EPC works.

Tribunal-appointed quantum expert witness services under cross-examination to resolve a dispute between a Main Contractor and one of its Subcontractors. Dispute arose on a re-measurement contract for a 2.5MMSCFD gas liquefaction plant at a major oil refinery in the Middle East. Ascertained relevant, contemporaneous documentation, analysed multiple heads of claim, and commented on incorrect claimed values. Provided expert report and clear responses to the tribunal, resulting in well-reasoned decisions and adoption of values and opinions put forward.

Appointed to produce an expert delay report for an LCIA arbitration case relating to an onshore early production facility in the Middle East. The proposed 150,000 barrels of oil per day scheme included oil and gas gathering systems and pipelines, and associated sulphur handling and granulation plant. Report addressed matters relating to planning and programming with respect to the critical path and delays that occurred on the project, which was terminated during the detailed design stage.

Provided delay and quantum expert services relating to the terminated construction of a deep-water, multi-purpose offshore construction vessel at a fabrication yard in Eastern Asia. The vessel was designed to serve deep water and SURF (subsea umbilicals, risers and flowlines) markets as well as shallow water. Design and programme delays and performance issues led to eventual cancellation of the shipbuilding contract by the Employer. Produced a critical path analysis and independent delay and quantum expert reports.