This eBook is written at a time when the field of planning in oil and gas companies is experiencing a revival by focusing on planning across boundaries – namely integrated planning (IPL). Yet, despite an increasing interest among practitioners and researchers, there are not many books or available readings in this area.
The main purpose of this eBook is therefore to make a contribution towards closing this gap and prove useful to those who want to learn more about this interesting field of practice. The eBook aims to be:
* Focused – in concentrating on the core elements of integrated planning and how to design and facilitate for IPL best practices.
* Up-to-date – in addressing both key challenges of IPL and solutions for implementation of IPL best practices.
* Practical – in presenting models and tools for continuous improvement work.