On Wednesday 7th June 2006 the Plant Engineering Life cycle Conference PELC2006 was held at the Workd Forum Convention Centre (WFCC), The Hague.

PELC 2006 aimed at having fundamental discussions on key themes and topics of process industry that need to be resolved with a direction for the future. PELC2006 therefore was workshop based.

The conference brings together process industry and solution providers to create the necessary critical mass to achieve fundamental changes. PELC is the place to be for the professionals in our industry.

Target participation
The conference was attended by managers and experts active in designing, engineering, constructing, operating and maintaining plants and facilities in the Oil, Gas, Process & Power industry plant supply chain in Europe. Solution and knowledge providers to this industry sector.

Program
The program consisted of presentations in the workshops, a spreaker's corner and an information market. The themes for the workshops were: procurement, design & engineering, operations & maintenance and data integration over the supply chain.

Sponsors of PELC 2006
The conference was sponsored by 14 solution and knowledge providers presenting their views on the themes of the workshops and engaging in the dialogue about solutions for the future.

The PELC award was handed out to Inyergraph which company was chosen by 30 industry staff as having performed best over the past year against the main themes of the conference. The intention of the award is to stimulate solution providers, it should be noted that it doe not have a solid scientific background.

USPI and industry and trade associations in Europe are working hard to bring the European industry together to achieve the required critical mass for fundamental decisions and progress.

Should you wish more information, please contact us or visit the PELC website where you will find the details.