Neville Bryant is a retired Australian civil engineer with over 50 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. He has extensive expertise in LNG plant construction, having worked on 6 LNG trains. His areas of specialty include cryogenic and hot insulation, marine infrastructure like LNG jetties, dredging over 25 million cubic meters, and managing large capital projects. Since retiring from Woodside Energy in 2014, he has consulted part-time in the oil and gas industry.
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Name: Neville V BRYANT
Profession: Civil Engineer
Position: LNG Plant Construction Advisor (Retired)
Nationality: Australian
Year of Birth: 1949
Qualifications: Diploma of Technology (Distinction) - Civil Engineering
(NSWIT 1976)
Project Fellow - Warren Centre for Advanced Engineering
Structural Engineering Certificate (STC 1971)
Affiliations: MIE Aust, CPE (retired)
Member CINI (Commissie Isolatie Nederlandse Industrie)
Committee “LNG/Cryogenic Thermal Insulation” (retired)
Key Skills: Extensive knowledge of most aspects associated with the
design, construction and project management of LNG Plants
having been involved in 6 LNG Trains to date – 5 for North
West Shelf Joint Venture and 1 for Pluto.
Vast knowledge of insulation in both cryogenic and hot service.
A member of the CINI Technical Committee and participated
in development of their Standards for cryogenic insulation. Led
the technical team resolving moisture penetration in the Pluto
LNG Project and developed novel technical solutions.
Have been the Woodside Technical Authority on Civil
Engineering for many years and have broad experience
covering plot plans, LNG plants, process services, underground
services and drainage, roads, bridges, steel structures, concrete
supply, flares, atmospheric and cryogenic tanks, foundations,
blast and non blast proof buildings, drilling and blasting
(onshore and offshore), protective coatings, insulation, jetties
and dredging
Marine works have involved original LNG and Condensate
Jetty, LPG and Condensate Jetty, 2nd LNG Berth and Pluto LNG
and Condensate Jetty. The last 2 jetties involved the
development of the novel design of installing crygenic piping
through the inside of the trusses. Dredging works have totalled
in excess of 25 million cu m including ~ 100,000 cu m of drill
and blast.
Management of dredging works to achieve excellent
environmental outcomes with a good understanding of
environmental approvals, perceptions and sensitivities.
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Management of safety to achieve a nil recordable outcome in
the historically poor performing dredging industry.
Extensive experience in the design and transportation of
modules as well as the infrastructure required for this
methodology.
Experience in both greenfield and brownfield projects and the
management of risks associated with construction activities in
an operating gas plant. Understanding of the infrastructure
required (roads, water and power supply, communications,
logistics support, laydown areas, temporary buildings and
construction villages) to support major capital projects.
Project controls experience in cost and schedule reporting for
major capital works.
Experience:
March 2014 - Now CONSULTANT (Part time)
Have worked part time consulting to Oil and Gas Industry
with technical input on refurbishment of Marine infrastructure
as well as providing an expert opinion on a legal case.
WOODSIDE ENERGY LTD, PERTH
Jun 2013 – Mar 2014 LNG Plant Construction Advisor – Karratha Plant Life Extension
Developing strategies to support implementation of major
maintenance campaigns.
Developed a Marine Works Campaign to bring a number of
previously independent work scopes into a single package for
execution by a jack up barge (JUB) in lieu of a heavy lift ship
thereby reducing weather delays and improving safety
outcomes. Included the replacement of loading arm top
sections instead of attempting insitu maintenance. The replaced
arms will become rotational spares.
Jul 2012 – May 2013 Marine Execution Co-ordinator – Browse LNG
Review of contractor FEED submissions with respect to
Integrated Marine Facility, LNG Jetties, Dredging and civil
design aspects of the LNG Plant.
Input into the environmental approval aspects associated with
the Project with primary focus on dredging and dredge
monitoring. Company Representative nominated for Dredge
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Expert Panel to manage compliance with environmental
conditions.
Project did not proceed and alternative offshore options are
being investigated.
Oct 2010 – Jun 2012 Infrastructure Manager – Pluto LNG
Structural assessment of defective vendor packaged flare
tower, options for reinforcement and strategy to design,
procure and erect a replacement tower as a fast track project.
Enhancement of FAR 2 which had not been designed to
accommodate the final QRA determined design blast
overpressure (520 kPa) as well as enhancement to provide for
future expansions. As the building was under commissioning
with live equipment, rectification was undertaken by external
reinforcing of walls and roof. This avoided any need to enter
the building to install temporary props with impact and dust
risk to live equipment.
Rectification of extensive defective cryogenic insulation
installed in overseas module yard. Due to being a critical path
activity extensive pre-fabrication of PIR insulation components
including pre-installed vapour barriers (elbows, Tees,
trunnions and straight run) was undertaken offsite to facilitate
ease of replacement. Materials were flown to Perth by Antonov
124 aircraft. This is a world first to be pre-fabricating and air
freighting PIR insulation on such a large scale.
Jun 2010 – Sep 2010 Long Service Leave
Sep 2007 – May 2010 Infrastructure Manager – Pluto LNG
Responsible for all civil infrastructure designed in Perth and
not included in the main design package executed in UK.
Management of the substructure design of Pluto LNG and
Condensate Jetty including design interfaces with the topsides
design and constructability issues. Design management of the
site civil works and administration buildings. Shipping
Channel, Turning Circle and Berth Pocket design, specification
and award of dredging. Technical advice on all civil aspects of
the Project.
Execution of the dredging contract involving ~ 10 million cu m
of dredge spoil to strict environmental conditions imposed by
the Regulators. By close day to day monitoring of dredging and
weather conditions all conditions were satisfied with no
adverse impacts from dredging detected by water, coral
monitoring programs, marine megafauna observations or
benthic habitat surveys. Dredging involved 2 campaigns with
Trailer Hopper Suction Dredges “Cornelis Zanen” and “Queen
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of the Netherlands” and Cutter Suction Dredges “Phoenix” and
“Leonardo da Vinci”. Work methodologies were developed to
minimise the environmental impact from turbidity including
optimisation of coral spawning windows for shutdown of
plant.
Participated as the Proponent Representative on the Regulator
appointed Dredge Environmental Management Group. This
group comprised independent industry leading specialists in
the field of marine science, coral reefs and dredging and
reported to the Minister for Environment on Woodside’s
compliance with the conditions imposed upon the dredging
works.
Apr 2006 – Aug 2007 Area Manager Offplot & Civil Technical Authority – LNG Train 5
(Karratha)
Site Manager of construction of Gas Turbine Generators,
Instrument Air, Buildings, Underground Services, LNG Jetty
and Dredging, Module corridors and Module Import.
Direct managed LNG Jetty Substructure and Dredging. Jetty
was built with all approach causeway modules fitted out with
cryogenic pipes. Jetty piling involved full diameter rock sockets
drilled into igneous rock. Dredging included a total of ~3
million cu m of which ~100,000 cu m was igneous rock which
required drilling and blasting. All dredging complied with the
conditions imposed by the Regulator and no marine megafauna
were impacted by the blasting.
Oct 2004 – Mar 2006 Area Manager Offplot & Civil Technical Authority– LNG Train 5
(Perth)
Developed Jetty design concept of incorporating cryogenic
piping inside trusses to save weight and cost of traditional
roadway with adjacent pipetrack. Developed transportation
philosophy and provided technical input into modularisation
of Train 5 compared to stick build philosophy of Train 4.
Managed infrastructure required to support module offloading
and transportation to site. Provided Civil technical support and
governance to Project and Operating Centres.
Mar 1999 – Sep 2004 Principal Civil Engineer & Civil Technical Authority – LNG Train 4
Managed all civil design aspects of LNG Train 4 including new
trunkline, slugcatcher, power generation and process services.
This included site preparation, underground services, oily
water systems, drainage, foundations, paving, roads,
structures, fireproofing, insulation, protective coatings.
Provided technical support to the field during construction.
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Mar 1998 – Feb 1999 Principal Civil Engineer & Civil Technical Authority – Plant
Expansions
Undertook studies and prepared documentation for Plant
Expansion Projects. Designed, tendered, awarded and
supervised an additional tank pad base for an LPG Tank. This
required blasting within an operating LNG Plant and in close
proximity to an existing LNG Tank. Due to the inner tank being
supported on cellular glass design, loading and management of
the blasts was critical to control peak particle velocities. No
damage was sustained.
Dec 1997 – Mar 1998 Senior Civil Engineer
Joined Woodside permanent staff. Worked on studies and plot
plans for future Plant expansions.
BHP ENGINEERING PTY LTD, PERTH
Dec 1996 - Nov 1997 Consultant to Woodside
Developing early land use and plot plans for potential future
onshore developments including Liquids Expansion and
further LNG expansions.
Nov 1995 - Nov 1996 Project Superintendent
Preparation of the Orinoco Iron Project in Venezuela for a due
diligence review to be undertaken by the syndicate of financial
institutions financing this HBI Project. Writing the Project
Execution Plan.
Feasibility studies for petrochemical developments in the
Pilbara region mainly focussing on Port related issues.
Jun 1994 - Oct 1995 Substructure Engineer - LPG Jetty - Seconded to Woodside Karratha
Supervision of contractor undertaking piling, crossheads,
roadway, loading platform, mooring and breasting dolphins,
catwalks, quick release hooks for a combined butane, propane
and condensate loadout berth. Construction utilised a Self
Elevating Platform “Heron” equipped with a 300 tonne ringer
crane. Approach bridge was tubular steel truss sections which
was incrementally launched.
Aug 1993 - May 1994 Civil Project Engineer - Seconded to Woodside Perth
Responsible for all civil aspects of the design and tendering of
dredging, Butane and Propane Tanks, Jetty and process
package including foundations, structures, drainage,
insulation, painting, piling, dredging and spoil disposal
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Dec 1991 to Jul 1993 Superintendent Project Controls
Nelson Point Development Project involving all cost,
scheduling and reporting activities for a $250 m expansion of
stacking and reclaiming facilities at Port Hedland which
included 2 bucketwheel reclaimers and 3 stackers with 8500
and 10500 nominal tph capacities respectively.
1991 - Dec 1991 Project Superintendent
Project Manager of rock supply and load out contract for
remedial stabilisation of gas trunkline from North Rankin 'A'
Platform to LNG Plant.
Management and Strategic Planning Studies.
1989 - 1991 Senior Civil Engineer, LNG Train 3 Engineering, Perth
(Seconded to Woodside)
Supervising Main Contractor in all engineering aspects up to
contract award and on-going technical support after award for
site preparation, foundations, underground services and
drainage, piperacks, blast proof and non blast proof buildings,
fireproofing, insulation, painting and roads for LNG Train 3,
Condensate Stabilisers 4 and 5, 2x90,000 cu.m floating roof
condensate tanks and LPG sphere. Work also included air
conditioning and overhead cranes.
1986 - 1989 Senior Civil Engineer, LNG Trains 1&2 Construction, Karratha
(Seconded to Woodside)
Responsible for all technical civil and structural engineering
matters across the site. Civil discipline includes site
preparation, foundations, underground piping, drainage,
roads, fire water pump platform, flares, jetty, dredging utilising
CSD ‘Leonardo da Vinci’, THD ‘Rupel’ as well as drill and
blast, piperacks, buildings, painting, cryogenic insulation,
concrete supply and fireproofing. As well as technical role,
responsible for commercial and contractual aspects of general
civil contracts, buildings, housing, flares, painting, insulation,
dredging and construction village.
1985 - 1986 Senior Civil Engineer, LNG Trains 1&2 Engineering, Perth
(Seconded to Woodside)
Supervised Main Contractor in preparation of civil and
structural designs, tender documentation and contract award
for concrete supply, general civil contracts, construction village,
buildings, painting and insulation.
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General civil designs were produced in Yokohama
necessitating several visits to ensure designs were compatible
with local conditions and engineering practice.
1983 - 1985 Project Superintendent
Engineering audit of a coal mine development and studies into
a new iron ore mine development.
Technical Assistance in assessment of ripping capacity of THD
'Humber River' at Cape Lambert Dredging.
Feasibility Study on coal transportation by slurry pipeline,
Philippines.
1982 - 1983 Design Superintendent
Feasibility study into deepening of major mineral export port to
accommodate vessels in excess of 200000 dwt. Project Fellow -
Warren Centre - Sydney University - Marine & Associated
Facilities.
1980 - 1982 Design Superintendent
Co-ordination and supervision of a team of engineers and
consultants involved in all works from site investigations to
contract award with continuing involvement in contract
administration incl duties as Acting Project Manager:
Site preparation incl 6,000,000 cu.m of excavation and fill and
20 concrete bridges. Construction wharf to accommodate 12
000 dwt vessels. Product jetty for 135 000 cu.m LNG carriers.
Dredging designed for ultimately up to 10,000,000 cu.m.
Administration buildings incl workshops and warehouses.
Cooling Water Intake works for twin 31 sq.m cross section
subsea tunnels 1700 m long (part constructed).
1979 - 1980 Senior Design Engineer
Feasibility studies for iron ore mining, processing, rail
transportation and shipping, including shiploading and port
capacity studies.
1977 - 1979 Design Engineer
Feasibility studies of mining methods, materials handling and
processing for iron ore projects. Investigations into structural
failures of radial stacker and shiploading jetty.
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Engineering review/assessment of operating heavy haul
railway (180 km long) and port facilities prior to taking up
option for equity purchase.
BHP ENGINEERING, SYDNEY
1967 - 1977 Design Draftsman and part time Civil Engineering studies
Project development study of a large iron ore mine incl mine
development, equipment and processing, port and rail facilities
and township extensions.