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On behalf of a compressor manufacturer, analyzed delay and performance problems on a gas compressor/pipeline project resulting in liquidated damages in excess of $50 million. This project involved ICC arbitration in Geneva, Switzerland.

Performed an extension of time claim review, schedule delay analysis, and forensic planning analysis for a central processing facility to collect gas received from all the concession well fields to be compressed prior to transport via pipeline to the treatment plant. The gas pipeline was 24" in diameter and 370 km in length with a maximum capacity of 10 million Sm3/day.

On behalf of an owner, analyzed the validity of costs that a contractor invoiced on a pipeline project. Prepared an expert report and testified in trial.

On behalf of an owner, performed an assessment of a contractor’s performance and construction productivity, an evaluation of the contractor’s target cost to complete a natural gas pipeline project, and quantification of costs associated with removing and replacing defective pipe.

Analyzed an electrical and instrumentation subcontractor’s claim on behalf of an EPC contractor regarding a compressor station project. Assessed allegations of schedule impact and acceleration and prepared an expert report that challenged the claims made by the subcontractor’s expert.

On behalf of an owner, analyzed an EPC contractor’s $43 million claim on behalf of an owner involving hundreds of alleged P&ID changes to the FEED design of a compressor station and pipeline project. Also analyzed resulting delay to the completion of the project, and the technical entitlement to the P&ID changes based on standard industry practice for design development, the owner’s specifications, and the timing of the changes.