January 2024
Plant Turnarounds/Project Management
Nine steps for effective preparation of planned shutdowns—Part 1
Planned shutdowns (SDs) are critical events that can significantly impact production and expenditures. Poor planning and preparation can directly affect the success of any SD, making attention to detail imperative.
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The Author
Benomar, B. - Contributing Editor, Ottawa, Canada
Benourine Benomar has more than 35 yr of experience in projects, maintenance management and reliability of LNG, LPG and offshore oil production facilities. He has worked with major oil companies like SONATRACH (Algeria), ADNOC Group (UAE) and Technical Consultant EP2C Energy (Ireland). Presently, Benourine is a freelance consultant. He earned his Bsc. degree in mechanical engineering from Plymouth Polytechnic (UK) and an MBA from Nancy2 University (France).
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