EVENT ADVISORY - Shutdowns Superconference - Houston

HOUSTON, April 25, 2012 /CNW/ - With over 10 successful years of delivering an event that is rich in information and techniques for the turnaround community, the Shutdowns Superconference - Houston will provide you with the essential tools you need to achieve your turnaround goals of minimal downtime and reduction of unnecessary costs.

The Shutdowns Superconference will be held on June 12-13, 2012 in Houston and will feature case studies from U.S. and international owner-operators, and presentations from leading solution providers that will offer game-changing strategies to help you effectively manage every phase of your turnaround.

• Case Study from BP on a new turnaround process to improve efficiencies through their 'Journey to Improvement'
• Proven methods to reduce and mitigate risk on fast track shutdown/turnaround projects from the CEO and President of Acumen
• Detailed case study from Dow Chemical on how to set up for closing success to ensure the quality of the start-up of your next turnaround
• In-depth session on how to successfully manage a turnaround in conjunction with a large capital project from Asset Performance Networks
• Lessons learned and innovative strategies from a large and complex turnaround at Qatar Petroleum

Conference Title:	Shutdowns Superconference - Houston
Date:	June 12-13, 2012
Location:	Hilton Houston Post Oak Hotel - Houston, Texas
Website:	www.ShutdownsHouston.com

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