Expedited Country Startup With A Large Scale Mobilization Of CO2 And H2S Equipment And Services For A Major Oil And Gas Company In Latin America

摘要

The process of establishing a company and operating facilities within Brazil to support a large-scale operation,along with mobilizing 10 offshore packages of CO2 and H2S protection equipment and developing safety professionals,within a tight time frame of 90 days,is a significant challenge.Brazil regulations are unique and distinct,thus requiring much work in establishing a local company with an approved operating facility.The processing periods for attaining document approvals added to time restraint challenges. The assembly,shipping and importation of the safety equipment had to be managed simultaneously.To ensure that equipment were in compliance with in-country local requirements,a thorough understanding of the rules and regulations was necessary to minimize delays during shipping and importation.Require-ments for personnel dictated that a local content had to be in place.Thus,local human resource policies in recruiting,remuneration,development,and termination needed to be understood. In order to tackle these challenges,a Brazil Task Force composed of multi-cultural senior executives was formed leveraging the support services and field personnel from all corners of the world.Initially,the Brazil Task Force conducted a country needs assessment to identify all the requirements,and to get‘on the ground’feel for the business environment.Subsequent to their return,they formulated a strategic implementation plan. A considerable financial commitment was poured to establish a solid,reliable infrastructure within Brazil,and to procure the required specialized equipment and personnel.A local entity was promptly established in Rio de Janeiro to handle all the legal and financial requirements.The company engaged consultants from several specialized fields to leverage local knowledge and experience.They provided crucial advice on startup of operations specifically on the process of obtaining licenses and permits as well setting up contracts with required local suppliers. The required safety equipment was assembled leveraging its outstanding manufacturer relations for the prompt delivery of the large volume of equipment for this project.The equipment were documented and packaged efficiently to allow for ease of transport and understanding at customs clearance.