8over8 Limited, the leading supplier of Contract Management Software Solutions for the Oil and Gas Capital Projects Sector held the first in a series of industry breakfast seminars in Houston, Texas on April 13^th 2010. The meeting took place at the Omni Hotel, Houston from 7:30am - 9:30am. Representatives from fifteen oil and gas operators enjoyed a steak and egg breakfast, networking and knowledge sharing.

Clare Colhoun, CEO at 8over8 welcomed the audience over breakfast and Gerry Mc Gurgan, Commercial Director set proceedings in motion with an introduction to 8over8 and delivered the first paper in the 8over8 white paper series: “Managing Change in the World of Major Capital Projects.”

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BP’s Ross Kuykendall delivered a presentation on BP’s  $30B Angola project and the role ProCon played in this success, helping BP protect their capital investment through mitigating risks of contract overruns and enhancing cost recovery capabilities.

Valerie Behrendt, Americas  Business Development Manager with 8over8 in Houston spoke of the seminar as “the first of many networking events we’ll host in support of the community of practice, here in Houston and abroad. The role of the white paper series Bringing Back Lessons Learned on the Front Lines together with the breakfast seminars, is to help codify and share knowledge we’ve gained in supporting our clients’ most challenging JV projects around the world. 8over8 is uniquely positioned to fill this role due to our work across the globe with dozens of remote, complex and difficult to manage upstream oil and gas projects.”

The next Houston meeting is  tentatively scheduled for October 13, 2010. To register your interest or to request an invitation to the October event please call us at +1 832 419 5396.

8over8 is a recognized leader in delivering collaborative contract lifecycle management solutions that help oil & gas companies bring together people, processes and content. Our cost-effective web based solutions enable customers to maximize the contractual relationships with their business partners resulting in increased contract standardization, enhanced contract controls, greater transparency and shortened contract negotiation cycles. Our scalable technology gives customers improved visibility and the opportunity to embed best practice in all contracts while managing risk and maintaining economic value amid a set of complex and fluctuating conditions. ProCon is helping our clients protect their investments in capital projects totaling more than $220B in 2010.

8over8 is the Corporate Silver Sponsors of the forthcoming Marcus Evans event “Global Contract Risk Management for the Oil and Gas Industry”, taking place at the NH Barbizon Palace Hotel in Amsterdam on 19^th - 21^st May 2010.

8over8’s CEO, Clare Colhoun and Geoff Lill, Byzantec Consulting and an active member of 8over8’s advisory board will be presenting on Day 1 of the conference. They will assess the impact of contract relationships in managing contract risk and look at how the causes and impacts of budget and schedule overruns are being addressed.

The expert speaker panel, which includes representatives from Gazprom Sakhalin Holdings BV, Edison Spa, Hill International, BG International, Van Oord offshore BV and many more will discuss best practice contract management strategies which will enable you to minimise costs, enhance negotiating skills and ensure optimum risk mitigation.

Key features include case studies from:

• Kuwait Energy Company’s contract drafting techniques to ensure the success of the contract and that litigation is avoided
• Fluor B.V.’s experience of developing a risk response strategy to control and mitigate contractual risk
• Technip Benelux B.V.’s insight into what contractual terms usually go wrong and how to avoid common mistakes

·         Profit from other leading case studies from Transocean, BG International and Edison Spa

This is an excellent platform to network with your peers and also hear the latest form the world of capital contracting. As sponsors of the event, we would like to invite you to join us in Amsterdam and offer you the discounted rate of €1500 on our behalf (compared with the original price €2995 + VAT).

If you wish to attend please email Mark Steel MarkS@marcusevansse.com and he will have you registered at the reduced price. You can read more about this event on their website http://www.marcusevans.com/marcusevans-conferences-event-details.asp?EventID=16451&SectorID=3

Houston, Texas
March 15, 2010

8over8, the leading supplier of web-based contract management solutions for major capital projects in the oil and gas industry, today announced the opening of a regional office in Houston.

“We are delighted to establish an office in Houston to provide local support to our corporate clients in North America. Clients who use ProCon on their toughest contracting challenges on remote projects are making a concerted effort to bring back those lessons learned to the corporate center. 8over8 is adding value to this exercise by creating process blueprints that can be shared and rapidly deployed to new major projects across the enterprise. This will increase efficiency, transparency and compliance as well as their ability to anticipate, manage and mitigate contract risk,” says Clare Colhoun, CEO.

About 8over8 and ProCon:
8over8 is the maker of ProCon, a flexible, web-based collaborative environment that enables contract stakeholders to ensure contract/or performance. 8over8 and ProCon are currently helping clients to mitigate contract risk and consistently deliver best practice processes on over US$ 200B worth of capital projects on six continents.

8over8 will host a series of events in Houston to allow clients to network and share knowledge around contracting concepts and strategies. The Industry breakfast series, Bringing Back Lessons Learned on the Front Lines, begins April 13th, with “The Impact of Contract Change.” BP’s Angola project will deliver the case study around managing variations and commitments the BP Way.

In addition 8over8 will sponsor IQPC’s conference: Advanced Contract Risk Management for Oil and Gas in Houston, May 26 – 27th, with presentations, interactive sessions and workshops on topics of interest to contract management practitioners. For more information visit our web site or contact us.

8over8 Houston Contact:
Valerie Behrendt
+1 832 419 5396
www.8over8.com
United Kingdom / Houston / Oman / Abu Dhabi

8over8 Limited, the leading supplier of Contract Management Software Solutions for the Oil and Gas capital projects sector has confirmed its sponsorship and participation in KIOGE 2009, the 17th International Oil and Gas Exhibition and Conference which is taking place in Almaty, Kazakhstan from the 6-8 October 2009.

KIOGE is the single most important industry event in the region and comprises an exhibition and conference over three days. The event has helped introduce more than 5,000 companies into the market, many of which are now successfully run businesses.

8over8 are involved in proceedings in two ways. On Tuesday 6th October they will host the Pre-Conference workshop entitled “Enabling Electronic Contracting for Oil and Gas Projects�?. The workshop will be presented by Clare Colhoun, CEO, 8over8 and she will be accompanied by Adriano Molinaro from KPO. “With such mega projects ongoing in Kazakhstan the workshop will provide an opportunity for delegates to explore the use of technology across the contract lifecycle of these projects, a lifecycle which is notoriously complex and chaotic�?, said Ms. Colhoun.

The main conference kicks off on Wednesday 7th October and will gather together in excess of 1000 oil and gas professionals to provide a high level forum for open, balanced and independent discussions and an in-depth analysis of the current oil and gas trends in the Kazakh and Caspian region. Gerry Mc Gurgan, Director at 8over8 will take to the stage on day one to discuss “Using Technology to Manage Capital Contracting Risks�?.

You can register for KIOGE 2009 with Siobhan Enright at Siobhan.Enright@ite-exhibitions.com. As workshop places are limited and offered on a “first come first served�? basis to all registered delegates, please be advised to register early, FREE of charge, to avoid disappointment.

Venue: InterContinental Hotel, 181 Zheltoksan Street, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Tel: +7 727 2505000
Fax: +7 727 2582100

8over8 Limited, the leading provider of contract management software solutions to the oil and gas capital projects sector, has just announced it will be conducting its first Middle Eastern ProCon User Group meeting in Oman on October 13th 2009. The one day forum is scheduled to take place in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Muscat, Oman.

The ProCon User Group meeting is “a collaborative forum where valued customers and 8over8 meet to collectively identify and prioritise enhancements and new solutions to Contracts Management problems.�?

Previous user group meetings have been held in the UK to great success, and 8over8’s choice of venue for this ProCon User Group further highlights their commitment to support valued clients in the region.

“This is a great opportunity to showcase new developments in ProCon, the leading contract management solution in the oil and gas industry�?, said Ritchie Anderson, Product Manager at 8over8. “8over8 prides itself on continually listening to the needs and requests of its customers, and we have a great agenda that includes workshops, customer case-studies and well-informed group discussions.�?

8over8 Limited, provider of the ProCon contracts management solution for the oil and gas industry, is set to sponsor its second Marcus Evans event of the year “Advanced Project Management for the Oil, Gas and Energy Industry�?. The focus of this two-day event will be on sharing best practice project management strategies to help organizations avoid the risks that major capital projects face every day.

As the world financial crisis deepens, extra effort and proven risk mitigation techniques are required by the energy industry to protect its billion dollar investments that are necessary to safeguard its long-term future. At this forum some of the industry’s leading professionals will share their project experiences with fellow experts through detailed presentations and the latest operator and contractor case studies. Delegates will discover how to weather the harsh market conditions and ensure the highest return for their capital investments.

The forum will be attended by representatives from StatoilHydro, BG Group, Petrofac, Technip, Saipem SA and many more. It will provide a platform for delegates to network with their peers, partake in the invaluable panel discussions at the close of each day, identify a variety of reasons for project failure and will conclude with a range of solutions for effective project management.

8over8 Sales Executive, Keith Langford, speaking of the upcoming event, said: “Too often organizations fail to protect themselves adequately from the variety of risks their projects face at each project phase. At this event we will demonstrate a proven system that will help delegates manage those risks, with a special focus on forecasting and mitigating the contractual risks that often have a critical impact on overall project success�?.

The forum takes place in the Thistle Marble Arch Hotel, London on June 8th and 9th 2009

For more information please visit the conference website or contact Laura Smyth at 8over8 on +44 (0) 28 7129 5930

About ProCon:
ProCon is a highly flexible, web-based collaborative environment that enables contract stakeholders to work together to ensure that contracts perform as expected throughout their lifecycle, and the status of each reported in real-time to allow informed risk management and decision-making. ProCon can be configured to support a wide range of business processes whilst ensuring adhesion to an organisation’s best practice contracting procedures. More information about ProCon is available at www.8over8.com.

About 8over8:

• 8over8 Limited (www.8over8.com) supplies its ProCon contract management solution to many of the major oil and gas companies and major capital projects around the world including BP plc, Shell International Exploration & Production BV, BG Group plc, Nexen Inc., Husky Inc., ADCO, the Karachaganak project in Kazakhstan, the Nigerian OKLNG joint venture, Dragon LNG and Buzzard in the UK, TNK-BP in Moscow and numerous oil projects in the Middle East.
• 8over8 is headquartered in Derry, UK, with offices in London, Calgary and Muscat.
• 8over8 was included in the 2008 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA program which recognises technology companies that have achieved the fastest rates of annual revenue growth in Europe, the Middle East and Africa during the past five years.

8over8 Limited, provider of the ProCon contracts management solution, have confirmed their sponsorship of the upcoming Marcus Evans event “Global Contract Risk Management for the Oil and Gas Industry�? to be held in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

The event is scheduled to take place from 22 - 24 April 2009 and will comprise a half day workshop, followed by a two day conference and exhibition.

8over8 have established themselves as leaders in the provision of world-class, web-based contract management solutions to the global oil and gas industry and are the Business Solution Sponsor of April’s conference and exhibition.

As the world’s economy faces the current financial crisis, the energy sector is at the forefront of its rippling effects. Increased credit strain has seen many large oil and gas operators cut their planned capital project expenditure by as much as half to concentrate on larger, more profitable ventures.

The three day event will assemble a knowledgeable group of Project Managers, Contracts Professionals and Legal Counsel from a wide range of international companies including Shell, BG Group, Petrofac, Hill International and Simmons & Simmons.

Representatives will present their experiences through case studies and partake in panel discussions illustrating the changing landscape of today’s contracting environment, and the need for better tools and mechanisms to manage risk as capital project contracts become increasingly complex.

8over8 Sales Director, Gerry McGurgan, speaking of the forthcoming conference, said: “The forum will provide a platform for experienced professionals to advise of the tools and safeguards the industry needs to protect its investment in new and existing capital projects.

“Between panel discussions and networking opportunities this is a must-attend event for everyone in the field of energy sector contracting�?.

The event will run from Wednesday 22 to Friday 24 April 2009 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Details of the venue will be announced shortly.

About ProCon:
ProCon is a highly flexible, web-based collaborative environment that enables contract stakeholders to work together to ensure that contracts perform as expected throughout their lifecycle, and the status of each reported in real-time to allow informed risk management and decision-making. ProCon can be configured to support a wide range of business processes whilst ensuring adhesion to an organisation’s best practice contracting procedures. More information about ProCon is available at www.8over8.com.

About 8over8:

• 8over8 Limited (www.8over8.com) supplies its ProCon contract management solution to many of the major oil and gas companies and major capital projects around the world including BP plc, Shell International Exploration & Production BV, BG Group plc, Nexen Inc., Husky Inc., ADCO, the Karachaganak project in Kazakhstan, the Nigerian OKLNG joint venture, Dragon LNG and Buzzard in the UK, TNK-BP in Moscow and numerous oil projects in the Middle East.
• 8over8 is headquartered in Derry, UK, with offices in London, Calgary and Muscat.
• 8over8 was included in the 2008 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA program which recognises technology companies that have achieved the fastest rates of annual revenue growth in Europe, the Middle East and Africa during the past five years.

Derry, UK – 15th December, 2008

8over8 Limited, the leading supplier of web-based contract management solutions to the global oil and gas industry, today announced its Gold Sponsorship of the forthcoming 2nd Annual Oil and Gas Construction Project Risk Management Summit to be held on January 25-26 in Abu Dhabi.

The two-day summit is the region’s leading construction risk management event dedicated to the oil and gas industry, and reveals the latest technologies and strategies that the oil and gas industry and EPC contractors are using to minimise risk and safeguard construction projects.

The proceedings include case studies and exclusive talks from leaders in the oil and gas, EPC Contractor, Commodities and Technology industries; 8over8 will be making two contributions:

• “A Better Way of Managing Risks in Contract Relationships�? – a presentation by Gerry McGurgan, Director, 8over8
• “Exploring New Approaches to Contract Management in Oil and Gas Capital Projects�? – an interactive workshop with Bob Spence, Director of Services, 8over8 and Stuart Nash, McGrigors LLP

Gerry McGurgan, 8over8 Director, said: “Having the tools and knowledge to forecast, manage and mitigate contractual risks is fundamental to achieving the best possible return on project investment.

“The topics covered by this event are especially important in the context of the current economic climate and we believe everyone who attends can benefit from the experience of the guest speakers and workshop leaders, and also of their peers and counterparts at the various networking opportunities.�?

The event will take place at the Le Meridien Hotel, Abu Dhabi on Sunday 25 and Monday 26 January 2009.

Please visit (http://www.iqpc.ae/ShowEvent.aspx?id=73618) for more information about the event and ways to register.

About ProCon:
ProCon is a highly flexible, web-based collaborative environment that enables contract stakeholders to work together to ensure that contracts perform as expected throughout their lifecycle, and the status of each reported in real-time to allow informed risk management and decision-making. ProCon can be configured to support a wide range of business processes whilst ensuring adhesion to an organisation’s best practice contracting procedures. More information about ProCon is available at www.8over8.com.

About 8over8:

• 8over8 Limited (www.8over8.com) supplies its ProCon contract management solution to many of the major oil and gas companies and major capital projects around the world including BP plc, Shell International Exploration & Production BV, BG Group plc, Nexen Inc., Husky Inc., ADCO, the Karachaganak project in Kazakhstan, the Nigerian OKLNG joint venture, Dragon LNG and Buzzard in the UK, TNK-BP in Moscow and numerous oil projects in the Middle East.
• 8over8 is headquartered in Derry, UK, with offices in London, Calgary and Muscat.
• 8over8 was included in the 2008 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA program which recognises technology companies that have achieved the fastest rates of annual revenue growth in Europe, the Middle East and Africa during the past five years.

8over8 is hosting a two day event in The Emirates Palace Hotel Abu Dhabi on March 21st and March 22nd 2007.(http://www.emiratespalace.com/en/main.htm).

The invitees are Managing Directors/ Project Managers/ Contract Managers from companies in the region as well as International Oil Company representative and Ministry representatives from the Gulf States.

8over8 is hosting a 2 day ProCon Strategy Forum on Monday September 18th and Tuesday September 19th 2006.

The  invitees are senior representatives from the Oil and Gas Industry, all of whom have chosen ProCon as their Contract Management Solution. 8over8 has undertaken a significant in-house  Product Roadmap. We will share this with the decision makers in our customer base and take on board priorities.  The invitees include representatives from BG, BP,  Chevron, Occidental, Petrofac, Phoenix, Dragon LNG, KPDL, KPO, Nexen Canada, Nexen UK, TNKBP and others.
 
The central thrust of the forum is to present, discuss and get key customer feedback on the two year  ProCon Product Roadmap developed by the 8over8 Executive Team using its understanding of what customers want.
 
In addition, there will be presentations from key customers on the subjects of :
 
a. Contract Team requirements for managing foreign currency contracts in ProCon
b. Contract Team requirements for ProCon integration with SAP, Maximo, Documentum, Primavera, Kildrummy Cost Manager
c. Bid Analysis using ProCon
d. Going Enterprise - Enhanced functionality for the Oil and Gas Corporate
e. Management Information/ Reporting / Portals ( Break Out Groups)

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Regional Manager Keith Langford showcases ProCon 5.1 at the annual MRO Middle East User Conference in Dubai. Gerry McGurgan, 8over8’s Commercial Director will also be in attendance.