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RECOGNITION FOR QATARISATION EFFORTS QATARGAS WINS AWARD FOR ‘SUPPORT FOR TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT’ AT THE ENERGY & INDUSTRY SECTOR’S ANNUAL AWARD CEREMONY 2011

INNOVATION IN GLOBAL ENERGY contents innovation CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP 4 Qatargas to lead Jetty Boil-Off Gas Recovery 19 Qatargas’ ‘Women in the Workplace’ ceo address project – a major environmental initiative initiative – Helping women to excel in the Qatargas is leading an environmental project to recover gas currently being flared during Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) ship loading. corporate world The ‘Women in the Workplace’ initiative launched by Qatargas’ Learning & Development department has received very positive operating excellence feedback from participants, especially the female nationals working in 7 Performance Management System at Qatargas Qatargas. Qatargas considers the process of setting objectives for employees as strategically vital to realising its vision of becoming the world’s premier 20 Don’t get dehydrated – Qatargas’ message to the LNG company. Ras Laffan community Recently, Qatargas and Ras Laffan Industrial City (RLIC) launched a 8 New Individual Development Plan (IDP) workflow month-long awareness campaign at RLIC to educate thousands of 11 to enhance development of national graduates contractors, employees and visitors, who work in the industrial city. The company has identified a clear business need to build a workflow system to automate the process of Individual Development Plan (IDP) for 22 Qatargas delivers lessons in road safety national graduates. Using a roll-over simulator to demonstrate the significance of using seat belts in vehicles, a team of safety experts from Qatargas recently 9 New Table of Financial Authority to enhance gave some important lessons in road safety to students. financial control As part of the company’s ongoing process improvement initiatives, 23 Qatargas supports Children’s Brain Tumour Qatargas has recently implemented a new Table of Financial Authority. Foundation As part of our ongoing corporate citizenship intiatives, Qatargas 10 Receiving and Loading Facility (RALF) handed has extended its support to the US-based Children’s Brain Tumour over to Laffan Refinery Foundation (CBTF) and participated in the annual benefit dinner. A major milestone has been achieved with the handing over of the e are now into the second half of what in an attempt to provide them with a clearer Receiving and Loading Facility (RALF) Project from the EPC Contractor Qatargas’ JBOG project marks World Qatar Kentz to the Laffan Refinery Company on the 1st June 2011. 24 Environment Day with Beach Clean up has so far been a very successful year understanding of the company’s vision, strategy 11 Qatargas Commissions PetroChina’s first LNG A group of 50 JBOG project team members participated in the clean- for Qatargas. and future direction. terminal up operation, supported by the Health, Safety and Environment (HSE). W Three years ago, in 2008, Qatargas, signed long-term contracts to supply Looking back at the first half of 2011, I am I was impressed by the focused and meaningful a total of five million tonnes per annum of LNG from the State of Qatar to general the People’s Republic of China heralding the start of close relations proud to say that we have made several significant discussions, the high level of awareness regarding 16 25 “Al Wakrah” completes successful dry dock at 12 South America - A new Market - Another new achievements, the most recent one being the their responsibilities and the keenness of so many Milestone N-KOM facilities in Ras Laffan The Qatargas-chartered LNG vessel Al Wakrah successfully completed Heads of Agreement (HOA) we signed in July for young nationals to do what it takes to build and Qataris in the workforce. We signed a Heads of Agreement (HOA) for the long term supply of Qatari her dry dock at Nakilat-Keppel Offshore & Marine (N-KOM) facilities. LNG to an Argentinean oil and gas company, Energia Argentina Sociedad the long term supply of LNG to Malaysia. develop the skills needed to help in Qatargas’ I am proud of the increasing number of “success Anonima (ENARSA). 26 The significance of Ramadan Prior to that in June, we marked our first long- journey to become the world’s premier LNG stories” among our national employees who have PEOPLE Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar (also called Hijri Calendar) and is considered the holiest month of the year. term LNG agreement into the South American company. My message to all of our national grown from young graduates and trainees into 14 The Qatargas Long Service Awards – celebrating the continuing journey of success 28 Qatargas & Ras Laffan Industrial City – synergies market when we signed an HOA for the supply of trainees and graduates is to make the best competent professionals and managers. At a special ceremony held on June 7 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Doha, Qatargas Chief Executive Officer, Khalid Bin Khalifa Al Thani presented at work and ‘play’ LNG to Argentina. use of the available learning and development I would though importantly like to underline For the second year in a row, Qatargas and Ras Laffan Industrial City mementos and certificates of appreciation to 247 Qatargas employees. (RLIC) fielded a joint team in the Qatar Petroleum (QP) Chairman’s Cup We have also delivered commissioning cargoes opportunities, by taking responsibility for your own the contribution of our expatriate professionals 16 The Qatargas CEO Forum – focussing on the Football Tournament. development of Young nationals to new LNG receiving terminals in Thailand, China personal development. from all corners of the world, in this achievement. The Forum focuses on the development of Qatargas’ Qatari national 30 Qatar’s campaign to host World Gas Conference and for the first time, Qatari LNG to Rotterdam. Qatargas’ efforts in the training and development They bring with them, unparalleled expertise employees and their contribution towards achieving the company’s vision 2018 in full swing - to be the world’s premier LNG company. of nationals was recognised at the Energy and and experience from a multitude of world class 28 Qatargas, on behalf of the State of Qatar, launched its bid campaign These achievements further underline Qatargas’ back in March this year at the platform of GASTECH 2011 conference Industry Sector’s Annual Award Ceremony back in in Amsterdam. prominence as the largest LNG producer in the organisations and provide an abundant source of world, recognized as a secure and reliable supplier May when I had the pleasure to represent Qatargas support, guidance and learning for our nationals. 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The scorecard 2011 of LNG, delivering to markets across the globe. and receive the award for ‘Support for Training and An important element of our vision as an Production Statistics I believe that none of our achievements would Development’ from His Excellency Dr. Mohammed organisation is to create opportunities for people Please send articles, comments or feedback to: [email protected] JUly 2011 Budget Actual Cum. Budget Cum. Actual have been possible without the hard work and Bin Saleh Al-Sada, Minister of Energy and Industry and improve their lives. For me, it is important that Editorial team Net LNG Production (BILLION BTU) 178,776 187,548 1,151,324 1,224,992 dedication of our people – well done to all of you. and Chairman of the Board of Directors. It is a all our people find meaning and the opportunity to lynda james - Editorial Director Field Condensate Production (KBBls) 7,888 7,329 48,293 49,966 matter of great pride for us that this is Qatargas’ excel in their work. My management team and I [email protected] Development of nationals – our second consecutive award at this prestigious event. are committed to doing all that we can to ensure Nizar Ahmed - Editor in Chief Qatargas monthly safety statistics report This recognition highlights the success of our people, whether local or expatriate, will continue [email protected] Monthly data (July 2011) QATARGAS Contractors continued commitment Back here at home, it is through you, our high Qatarisation policy which focuses on ensuring to find purpose and fulfillment in sharing in the Current "Year to Current "Year to Published by: the participation of nationals in all areas of the common pursuit of our Qatargas vision – to be the month Date" month Date" caliber and diverse workforce, we continue to The Public Relations Department embrace the Qatar National Vision 2030 - in company’s operations. Attracting, developing and world’s premier LNG company. Qatargas Operating Company Limited Number of Lost Time Injuries/Illnesses (LTI) 0 0 0 0 P. O. Box 22666, Doha, Qatar Days lost due to LTI 0 0 0 0 achieving successful and sustainable development retaining qualified nationals is an integral part of I wish you and your families a safe and fulfilling Tel: (974) 4452 3223 Fax: (974) 4473 6628 Hours worked this month 460,080 679,970 Website: www.qatargas.com for generations to come. our recruitment policy and we are committed to summer and a very blessed Ramadan. Hours worked this year 3,250,400 3,696,937 the development of local talent, enabling young All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in Hours worked this year (QG & Contractor combined) 6,947,337 As a part of this work, I recently had the a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, pleasure of hosting our national trainees and nationals to attain their maximum potential. mechanical, photocopying or otherwise without the prior permission of the Summary overview QATARGAS Contractors Public Relations Department, Qatargas Operating Company Limited. graduates on development at the annual CEO In doing so, we aspire to make a substantial Date of last LTI 01-Jul-02 26-Apr-03 Days worked since last LTI 3,317 2,987 Forum. This Forum is an important platform contribution towards the Human Development Personnel hours worked since last Lost Time Injury (LTI) 26,831,808 18,331,410 that offers our young nationals an opportunity pillar of the Qatar National Vision 2030 that aims Khalid Bin Khalifa Al-Thani Hours worked since last LTI (04-26-03) 43,180,245 to interact with the Qatargas Management at increasing and diversifying the participation of Chief Executive Officer

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JBOG office in Sugar Land, Texas Qatargas to lead Jetty Boil-Off Gas Recovery Project – a major environmental initiative

Qatargas is leading an environmental project to recover gas currently being flared during Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) ship loading at Ras Laffan Port. The Jetty Boil-Off Gas (JBOG) Recovery Project, which is part of the Common Facilities Projects at Ras Laffan Industrial City, will enable boiled-off gas to be collected from LNG ships and compressed at a central facility.

he compressed gas will then be sent to the project was awarded to Fluor in the USA in use as fuel gas. The project is expected to be was completed by the end of 2008. pipelines to a Central Compression Area (CCA), for 50% of the rated capacity of 163 tonnes of the LNG producers to be consumed as February 2010. Qatargas awarded the contract completed by early 2014. In 2009, significant work was done on compressed and sent to the LNG producers. JBOG per hour. Tfuel or converted back into LNG. The on behalf of the owners of the project: the four The Project Manager, Bashir Mirza, has been defining and developing interfaces with RLC, The boil-off gas is discharged from the ships There are three main buildings in CCA. project, when fully operational, will recover the Qatargas and three RasGas companies that own leading the JBOG Project since June 2007 Qatargas and RasGas. Compressors purchase at cold temperatures ranging between -80oC ITR 65 houses the control equipment for equivalent of some 0.6 million tonnes per year the 14 LNG trains at Ras Laffan. when RasGas handed the project to Qatargas. requisition was finalised to the point where the to -100 oC. The pipelines material needs to be the project, as well as a small number of of LNG, which is enough natural gas to power The detailed design and procurement services Bashir Mirza says, “We in the JBOG team are compressors could be ordered early during stainless steel to withstand the low temperature office spaces for the operators. The 132kV more than 40,000 average sized homes. are being carried out at the Fluor’s offices in very proud to be associated with the largest the execution phase. Detailed design and gas. The result is a network of large diameter Substation building will have the switchgear Qatargas Chief Executive Officer, Khalid Bin Sugar Land, Texas, and New Delhi, India. Over environmental project in Qatar’s history. We procurement was carried out to prepare for stainless steel pipelines which carry the gas from for the 132kV power received from Kahramaa. Khalifa Al Thani says: “We are very pleased 240 Fluor personnel are currently working on have a great team which is determined to build installing tie-ins at the LNG Berths 2 and 3 the ships to the CCA. The diameter of these The largest building will have the 33kV and that Qatargas is able to lead this project this project in Sugar Land and New Delhi. Fluor this project safely and within our budget and during a planned shutdown in May 2010. lines ranges from 34” to 60”. 415V switchgear. on behalf of all the LNG producers at Ras has mobilised a team of over 100 people to schedule”. By the end of 2009, the JBOG Owners gave Tie-ins are needed at each of the six LNG The power is supplied from the Kahramaa Laffan Industrial City. Qatargas, Qatar work in Ras Laffan to support the construction, Initial Phase the JBOG Project an initial approval to proceed berths at the connection between the ship Substation 2 in RLC via two sets of cables, Petroleum, and RasGas are all focused on commissioning and start-up phases of the with the execution phase. This step led to the loading arms and the existing flares. Tie-ins for which take the power from Kahramaa to the reducing our emissions and energy use so project. The Front End Engineering Design (FEED) of award of the Engineering, Procurement and Berths 4, 5 and 6 have already been installed CCA. The compressed gas is carried by a that we can bring our emissions to the lowest The project design is based on collection of the JBOG Project was awarded to Fluor in October Construction Management contract to Fluor in by the Qatargas Common Lean LNG Project. set of carbon steel pipelines from the CCA to levels possible to meet or beat international the LNG boil-off gas from the LNG carriers and 2007. The FEED completed the initial design of February 2010. Berths 2 and 3 Tie-ins were installed by JBOG in Lot H, Qatargas Lean LNG Tank Farm at Lot standards. This project will contribute greatly transfer of this gas to a Central Compression the project, produced the compressor requisition, Project Design May 2010. N and Qatargas 1 LNG trains. The Lot N has to reducing emissions from our facilities.” Area via large diameter stainless steel pipelines. estimated the cost of the project and completed a The CCA is located adjacent to the RasGas tie-ins for both Qatargas 2 and Qatargas 3&4 The Engineering, Procurement and At the Central Compression Area, the gas will high level schedule. This work was overseen by The project design is simple. The gas is LNG Tank Farm, also known as the “Lot H”. LNG trains. The tie-in for Qatargas 3&4 was Construction Management (EPCm) contract for be compressed and sent to the LNG trains for a small Qatargas team in Sugar Land. The FEED taken off the LNG ships during loading, sent via JBOG needs two compressor trains, each sized already installed by JBOG at the end of 2010.

4 Issue 133- 2011 THE PIONEER | INNOVATION IN GLOBAL ENERGY INNOVATION IN GLOBAL ENERGY | THE PIONEER Issue 133- 2011 5 operating excellence Focus on Safety EMPLOYEE Performance Management The top priority on JBOG Project is the safety of everyone who works on the project. JBOG has fully implemented the Qatargas System at Qatargas Incident and Injury Free (IIF) programme. atargas considers the process of After objectives have been set and agreed, an supervisor regarding the employee’s job This behaviour based programme increases setting objectives for employees on-going review process must be established responsibilities, standards and expectations, the awareness of everybody on the project Qas strategically vital to realising its between the supervisor and the employee, to performance measurement and development. about taking care of themselves and of their vision of becoming the world’s premier LNG make sure objectives are tracked and changes Since the introduction of the competence colleagues at all times. In order to make sure company. Therefore, it mandates every made if needed. Each individual objective must assessment (core, job generic & leadership, that Everybody Goes Home Safely day in and employee to set annual objectives that are have a mid-year and a year-end formal review. where relevant) as part of the employees day out, twelve mandatory JBOG Golden Rules consistent with their jobs and aligned with The Qatargas performance review year-end appraisal in Qatargas last year , we have been introduced. The JBOG Safety, Corporate/Group/Department objectives. programme provides both the supervisor and have been moving from strength to strength Health, Environment and Security team carries There are three phases in the whole the employee with opportunities to discuss to improve the competence proficiency out regular review of safe working through process namely, objective setting (at the requirements of the job and the progress the levels of the workforce. The comprehensive safety walks, safety leadership teams and beginning of the year); mid-year review and employee has made in meeting objectives behavioural competence analysis was done a safety steering committee. JBOG Project year-end appraisal. The objective setting throughout the year. This process provides for all groups in Qatargas this year and recently celebrated their first Safety Day, which phase will ensure that employees set SMART the basis for recognising performance and relevant training needs plan put in place on proved to be a great way to motivate their (Specific, Measurable, Agreed, Realistic and supporting the achievement of the company’s a priority basis and is being progressed on workers to continue to work safely. LP Compressor Time bound) objectives which are linked to business plans. Wherever competence gaps are an ongoing basis. This ongoing partnership Progress the corporate key performance indicators identified, it provides a way of recognising and between the line (as the owner) and the Qatar Kentz has been awarded the Electrical, doing more for green causes. The site team (KPI) at the beginning of the year for target acting on individual development needs of the Learning and Development department will be The engineering of the project is around Instrumentation and Telecoms work. commemorated the World Environment Day on delivery latest by the end of the year and they employees. Overall, the process encourages a permanent feature of the process as a value 75% complete. Construction drawings Around 800 contractor staff are currently June 5, 2011, by spending time to clean the will be assessed against these objectives. open communication between employee and adding service. are being issued for concrete, steel and mobilised to JBOG site, and this number is beach north of the Qatargas CLLNG Tank Farm pipe. 90% of material by value has been planned to grow to over 2500 people during at RLC. They are also recycling paper at both purchased. Construction has started at site. ENHANCED APPRAISAL SYSTEM (EAS) PROCESS OVERVIEW 2012. the Sugar Land and site offices. There are around 120 construction team There are two site offices. The main members working at the site office in RLC for Teamwork Corporate Goals Cascading Individual office is located close to the QG plant fence. Business Plan JBOG. The Qatargas and Fluor site teams (KPIs) The port office is located inside the port Regular townhall meetings are held in Sugar Objectives Objectives were recently integrated to form a single boundaries. Land, and the progress and challenges of JBOG site project management team (PMT). the project are presented to the entire team. This move will reduce unnecessary interaction Operations Outstanding achievements are recognised with between QG and Fluor, and improve focus on Competences On-Line Objectives & Competences The JBOG team’s customer is the awards. Development Agreement Evaluation Forms safety and productivity. KPIs Expectations new Qatargas Operations Development Actions Since the CCA is reclaimed land, the site Summary Department, headed by Saleh Aseel. JBOG has around 1500 piles to allow the site to PMT is working hand in hand with the JBOG Project is set to become a landmark take the load of the JBOG facilities. These Saleh Aseel and Rashid Al-Yahari, who has project for the State of Qatar, underlining the MID-YEAR REVIEW END-YEAR EVALUATION piles have been installed by a specialist recently been appointed the Common Lean demonstrated commitment of the Qatari people Supervisor Preliminary contractor, Ammico, who mobilised to site to balance industrial development with care for Employee Employee Self LNG (CLLNG) Asset Manager, to ensure a Evaluation for 2nd Level Self Review Assessment on in October 2010. JBOG needs to bridge Performance & Assessment smooth handover of the JBOG facilities at the environment. This huge investment in JBOG Performance the water body between the new and old Competences the time of start up, expected in early 2014. by Qatar Petroleum and its partners will reduce Aligning breakwaters. This is being done by STFA, Objectives & JBOG will be part of the CLLNG asset. the carbon footprint of the 77 MTA of LNG Actions who are using quarry material to create, what production facilities to the minimum practically Customers Supervisor the project has termed, the Wajba Causeway. Focus on Environment Inputs where possible. Qatargas is proud and privileged Review Required Qcon has been awarded the contract for Civil, The fact that JBOG is an environmental to have been asked to build and operate this Structural, Piping and Mechanical work, while project has spurred the project team into flagship Qatari project.

6 Issue 133- 2011 THE PIONEER | INNOVATION IN GLOBAL ENERGY INNOVATION IN GLOBAL ENERGY | THE PIONEER Issue 133- 2011 7 operating excellence line supervisors to easily outline structured own development. They are placed in the that simplifies, clarifies and optimises the New Individual Development activities and objectives targeting specific heart of the IDP development process. IDP process. job-related competence needed for a national • It also ensures their development is • Ensure effective and periodic Plan (IDP) workflow to enhance graduate’s career development. monitored and kept on track, allowing for communication with all national National graduates have an accessible greater visibility of ‘high flyers’. graduates under development, and show development of national graduates transparent IDP, tailored to his/her own needs, • Two national graduates are fully accountability and ownership toward the based on specific competence development participating in the development of the IDP programme. “Workflow” is a commonly used term in Qatargas. It means the automation of certain business required for them to achieve Fully Qualified Workflow. • Ensure every national graduate joining Professional status. • Reporting facility to show how over Qatargas has an IDP and an assigned events or processes in order to streamline operations and increase efficiency. Workflows help time, the trends in IDP behave and will coach to: coordinate, train, assist and the company save money, increase productivity and provide better accuracy. Unique Approach to the IDP help Qatargas enhance the strategy explain the assignments objectives Workflow for continuously improving graduate prior to starting implementation of each ore than 1,000 transactions per innovative and proactive approach to career How does IDP Workflow work? • Qatargas is a pioneer in developing an development. assignment. day are handled by workflows in development, this new form of an automated Each national graduate shall have an IDP automated process for national graduates’ • Ensure every national graduate joining MQatargas, reflecting positively on IDP will ensure all national graduates receive tailored to skills and knowledge required to development. The new IDP workflow will: Qatargas completes all SEQ mandatory the company. The company has identified a transparent direction in training and reach Fully Qualified Professional status, • The new system puts more emphasis • Ensure all national graduates have an IDP training within the first six months of the a clear business need to build a workflow competency achievement. and be provided with an outline of precise on the national graduate to pursue the as per the approved guidelines (instituting a join date. system to automate the process of Individual This system will greatly simplify, clarify tasks to be completed based on the inventory knowledge and skill building activities proactive approach to career development). • Integrate with the HR PAF Workflow to Development Plan (IDP) for national graduates. and optimize the process through effective contained within the Competency Based for their own progression. The national • Automated system will include reviews, trigger the promotional steps right from the The new IDP Workflow will be launched in the and periodic communication between the Development Manual of the target position. graduate is the owner of the IDP and has reminders, and highlight failures to comply. IDP workflow itself. fourth quarter of 2011. Qatarisation Division and national graduates, An automated workflow process design is the ability to start review stages. This • Ensure uniformity and consistency within coaches and mentors. being implemented to improve the efficiency allows graduates to be proactive in their the company by putting into place an IT tool Why is the IDP Workflow of the process. The new enhanced IDP allows important? Adnan Al-Shaibi, Head of Qatarisation & National New Table of Financial Authority to Development Division says: “As a premier company, enhance financial control Qatargas is dependent on premier people. Developing s part of the company’s ongoing the Management Leadership Team for • Appropriate controls structured in and motivating a high caliber process improvement initiatives, their guidance and critical support, and accordance with risk applicable to the workforce is essential in Qatargas has recently implemented the members of the Business Systems and authority line. attracting and retaining the A a new Table of Financial Authority (TOFA). Controls Department, IT Department, Learning • Expanded definitions included in Qatargas’ national workforce. The new authority limits provide more & Development Department and the Group comments field to better assist user Fostering a culture of learning effective financial control across the business representatives for their tireless interpretation. starts with a clear pathway organisation and empowers appropriate efforts during the development and realisation • Increased emphasis on accountability for for national graduates to position holders to perform their duties. of the project.” exercise of delegated TOFA authority. follow and is key to Qatargas’ Commenting on this achievement, • A database containing full details of commitment to Qatarisation.” Garry Looker, Qatargas Chief Operating TOFA Group composition. The IDP is a vital The improved features of the new Officer – Finance said: “This project • A regular, structured TOFA training developmental tool to enhance TOFA are: has been achieved through significant • Harmonised position – based TOFA levels programme for signatories and support the knowledge, skills and contributions and cooperation from (8 groupings) to promote efficiency and personnel. abilities of the company’s across the organisation. I want to thank ease of usage. national employees. As an

8 Issue 133- 2011 THE PIONEER | INNOVATION IN GLOBAL ENERGY INNOVATION IN GLOBAL ENERGY | THE PIONEER Issue 133- 2011 9 operating excellence Receiving and Loading Facility (RALF) handed over to Laffan Refinery

major milestone has been achieved with the handing over of the Receiving and A Loading Facility (RALF) Project from the EPC Contractor Qatar Kentz to the Laffan Refinery Company on the 1st June 2011. Mr. Salman Ashkanani, Venture Manager for Laffan Refinery congratulated Qatar Kentz on their successful and timely completion of the project. QATARGAS COMMISSIONS The project was also completed without a single lost time incident (LTI) consolidating PETROCHINA’S FIRST LNG TERMINAL Qatargas’s reputation for world class safety performance. Extending his congratulations to both the project team and the contractor’s hree years ago, in 2008, Qatargas, improve the diversity of their energy supplies. maintaining the highest standards of safety signed long-term contracts to supply a The start-up of PetroChina’s first LNG terminal, organization on this key milestone for the About PetroChina: State of Qatar, Mr Ashkanani stated that Ttotal of five million tonnes per annum of located in a fast economic and populous region, LNG from the State of Qatar to the People’s is a significant milestone meeting the growing PetroChina Company Limited (“PetroChina”) is this achievement “was the result of solid Mr Salman Ashkanani (front right) Laffan Refinery Venture Manager signs the Provisional Acceptance commitment, professionalism and the dedicated Certificate accepting completion of the RALF Project from Mr James Moore (front left), Chief Operating Officer Republic of China heralding the start of close demand for energy in the People’s Republic of the largest oil and gas producer and distributor, teamwork between the Project Management (EPC Business Unit), Qatar Kentz. Also pictured, Mr Bernard D’Souza (rear left) Project Manager, Qatar Kentz relations between the two countries. This was China and we at Qatargas are very proud to playing a dominant role in the oil and gas and Mr Neil Bonner (rear right), RALF Project Manager. Team and our EPC Contractor, Qatar Kentz in followed back in 2009 by the opening of our have played a contributing role.” industry in China. the safe execution of this project.” Mr. James (WOQOD). Mr. Ashkanani officially handed Refinery Company”. WOQOD will operate the Beijing Representative Office (BRO). The Q-Flex vessel the ‘Al-Rekayyat’ began It is not only one of the companies with the Moore, Chief Operating Officer EPC Business over the RALF facilities to Mr. Mohammed facility to supply the domestic market affording In May this year, we delivered our first cargo her voyage from Ras Laffan Port, back in early biggest sales revenue in China, but also one of Unit for Qatar Kentz thanked Mr. Ashkanani and Khalifa Turki Al-Sobai, Vice Chairman and Qatar greater hydrocarbon self-sufficiency and of LNG to PetroChina’s first LNG receiving May, with approximately 145,000 cubic metres the largest oil companies in the world. the Project Management Team for its support Managing Director of WOQOD Qatar. Mr. reducing its reliance on imports. terminal at Rudong, Jiangsu Province. The of LNG on-board and safely discharged her It engages in wide range of activities related throughout the entire project and recognized Ashkanani stated that “The project had been On 6th June, 2011 Laffan Refinery Company cargo was delivered by our Q-Flex LNG carrier cargo at Jiangsu LNG terminal, marking the first to oil and natural gas, including: exploration, the effective teamwork that had made the job delivered on schedule within the approved shareholders visited the new WOQOD facilities the “Al-Rekayyat”, This was as a result of the delivery of LNG from Qatargas to PetroChina. development, production and marketing of crude a success. budget” and that “The successful start-up and and were given a site tour. They were escorted success of these relations and the culmination The LNG delivered to Jiangsu was executed oil and natural gas; refining, transportation, On the 5th of June, Laffan Refinery Company handover of this project marks an important by Mr Ashkanani and members of the Project of a tremendous amount of collaborative effort under the agreement between Qatargas and storage and marketing of crude oil and oil officially handed over the Receiving and milestone in the State of Qatar’s strategic vision Management Team and the Qatar Kentz between the two companies, along with the PetroChina to deliver the first commissioning products; the production and marketing of Loading Facility to the operators, Qatar Fuel as well as a resounding success for the Laffan Management Team. hard work from our Marketing team and BRO. cargo to start-up the new LNG terminal at the primary petrochemical products, derivative This is a significant milestone for Qatargas as Jiangsu LNG terminal. chemicals and other chemicals; transportation the People’s Republic of China is anticipated to In preparation for this accomplishment, of natural gas, crude oil and refined oil, and Qatargas presents paper at FLAME Conference become one of the world’s largest gas markets. earlier this year, the world’s first ever ‘Full marketing of natural gas. The company holds and Qatargas CEO Khalid Bin Khalifa Al-Thani Mission Bridge Simulation’ for a Q-Flex vessel operates an oil and gas product pipeline network atargas, the largest LNG producing per annum – Celebrating Qatargas’ Newly is always possible that this LNG could go to marked this achievement by stating that: “This was successfully held at the Dalian Maritime and storage system covering 26 provinces, company in the world, presented a Completed & Unrivaled Export Capacity & other markets." is a significant milestone for us in Qatargas. University in the People’s Republic of China. municipalities and autonomous regions across Qkey paper at the FLAME conference, Understanding where the diversions will enter He added: "If the LNG market needs We are very pleased that LNG from Qatar will A Full Mission Bridge Simulation (FMBS) is a China. The natural gas pipeline network includes which was held in Amsterdam. the market” elsewhere are significantly stronger than contribute towards guaranteeing the supply realistic mock-up of a ship’s bridge with a large the West-East gas pipeline which transports Andrew Dyke, Qatargas’ Assistant He stated that: “There is not the slightest in Europe, the optimisation (of supply) of natural gas to homes and industry in the visual screen, typical manoeuvre and throttle gas from Xinjiang and crosses 10 provinces in a Director for LNG Marketing Europe gave of doubt that Qatargas will remain a major and medium to long-term diversions will People’s Republic of China. This achievement controls and navigation equipment. The FMBS 3,836 km long trunk line. Recently, PetroChina the audience, from the European LNG supplier into Europe. However if the European continue." he said. "If European buyers underpins Qatargas’ capability to supply LNG to allow pilots to experience the actual handling launched the eastern section of a second market, an insight, during the LNG Summit market conditions are such that either gas need firm long-term LNG contracts, the customers around the globe safely and reliably.” characteristics of the Q-Flex and Q-Max vessels West-East pipeline, which at 8,704 km is the portion of the Conference, into how to supply is too abundant, or demand for gas commercial terms must compete with long- He added: “Qatari LNG has a key role to under prevailing conditions to ensure that the world’s longest pipeline. It will import gas from better understand “42 Million tonnes of LNG and LNG does not require available supply, it term global marketing alternatives." play in helping governments around the world vessel can be berthed and unberthed, while Turkmenistan all the way to South China.

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Alaa Abujbara, Qatargas Chief Operating Officer – Commercial & Shipping (second from left) and Gabriel Mazzola, ENARSA’s General Attorney and New Business Manager (third from left) with officials from Qatargas and ENARSA. The Andes peaks SOUTH AMERICA - A NEW MARKET – ANOTHER NEW MILESTONE

On June 29, Qatargas achieved a new historical milestone for Qatar’s LNG Industry. Through the diligent ENARSA for completion in 2014. The president “This is Qatargas’ first long-term LNG partly wooded. South of that are the rolling, efforts of our Marketing team, we signed a Heads of Agreement (HOA) for the long term supply of Qatari of ENARSA (Energía Argentina S.A.), Exequiel agreement into the South American market. Of fertile Pampas, which are rich in agriculture and Espinosa, congratulated the progress of the course I am very pleased with the achievement sheep- and cattle-grazing and support most of LNG to Argentinean oil and gas company, Energia Argentina Sociedad Anonima (ENARSA). Energy Framework Agreement signed between that has been made and we look forward to a the population. Further south is Patagonia, a the governments of Argentina and Qatar. strong and long term relationship with ENARSA. region of cool, arid steppes with some wooded nder the terms of the HOA, Qatargas at its two existing LNG Receiving facilities at Chairman of the Qatargas Board of Directors The Agreement was signed by the Minister This milestone further demonstrates Qatargas’ and fertile sections. will deliver five million tonnes per Bahia Blanca and Escobar. stated that: “I am delighted that Qatargas of Planning and Public Works, Julio De Vido, commitment as a reliable LNG supplier to the With its gorgeous landscapes, cosmopolitan Uannum (MTA) of LNG to ENARSA at the The HOA was signed by Qatargas CEO, Khalid has again, through this long term agreement, during the visit of the Argentine President world.” cities and lively culture, Argentina is a traveler’s Southern Cone LNG Hub in Argentina for twenty Bin Khalifa Al Thani, and the ENARSA’s General significantly contributed to the global reach Cristina Kirchner to Qatar. About Argentina: paradise, it stretches almost 3500 km from years beginning in 2014. This LNG supply is Attorney & New Business Manager, Mr. Gabriel of Qatari LNG. Argentina is one of the world’s In support of his delegated team’s visit Bolivia to the tip of South America encompasses expected to meet nearly 16 % of Argentina’s Mazzola in Doha. fastest growing LNG markets, which needs to Qatargas HQ Doha for the signing of Approximately 7,192 nautical miles from a wide array of geography and climates; nature- total annual natural gas consumption. The HOA follows the Framework Agreement long-term supplies to meet its increasing the HOA, Mr. Espinosa said: “It was a very Qatar, Argentina, is considered the eighth lovers can traverse the Patagonian steppe, walk ENARSA was founded in 2004 in response signed between Argentina and Qatar during demand for natural gas and we here in Qatar special day; the Head of Agreement signed largest country in the world, it is almost the size among thousands of penguins and witness the to Argentina’s energy crisis. It is Argentina’s President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner’s State are very proud to partner with Argentina and to between Qatargas and ENARSA boosts and of India and occupies practically the entire lower world’s most amazing waterfalls. Hikers can de-facto State Oil & Gas Company (88% of visit to Qatar in January 2011. Recognising be able to support their energy needs, for many complements the interests of both companies. half of South America, where the native spoken sample the stunning scenery of the lush Lake ENARSA is owned by the Federal government the importance of any long term LNG supplies years to come” In the case of Argentina, this agreement language is Spanish. District – with its glorious lakes and white- and 12% by the Provincial governments). It to Argentina, the State of Qatar nominated Qatargas will deliver the agreed LNG volumes represents a supply of five million tonnes of It is a plain, rising from the Atlantic to tipped mountains – and revel in Patagonia’s is managed by the Government of Argentina Qatargas to become Argentina’s first ever long to ENARSA’s planned Southern Cone LNG Hub LNG per year. In the case of Qatar, it represents the Chilean border and the towering Andes glacier-carved landscapes and painted Andean for the integral exploitation and production of term LNG supplier. onboard Qatargas’ fleet of Q-vessels to ensure the possibility for that country to operate in the peaks; Aconcagua (22,834 ft, 6,960 m) is deserts. Heavily influenced by European culture, petroleum and natural gas and oversees the Marking the occasion of this significant the most economical transportation cost. largest natural gas market of Latin America.” the highest peak in the world outside Asia and city slickers will adore the fabulous capital industrialisation, transport and trade of energy milestone back in June His Excellency The Southern Cone LNG Hub is an offshore Recognising that this deal represented also is bordered by Bolivia and Paraguay on Buenos Aires, sometimes referred to as the including electricity. ENARSA currently imports Dr. Mohammed Bin Saleh Al Sada, Minister of LNG Floating, Storage and Regasification Unit another key historical milestone for Qatargas, the North, and by Uruguay and Brazil on the “Paris of South America”. all of Argentina’s LNG requirements via tender Energy and Industry for the State of Qatar and (FSRU) project which is being promoted by Khalid Bin Khalifa Al Thani, our CEO added: East. The northern area is the swampy and

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‘The Pioneer’ chatted to a few of the ‘old timers’ about their time with Qatargas and what it has meant to them.

The Qatargas Long Service Awards Jessie Gabriola who works in Business Systems and Controls (Finance Tom Bolton has worked for Qatargas during several stages including the Department) joined Qatargas in 1995. Recalling his early days in Qatargas, expansion projects. Although he officially celebrated his fifth year of service – celebrating the continuing journey of success Jessie said: “I started my career in Qatargas with the Warehouse Section. with Qatargas only this year, he does have a much longer history with the When I joined, our office was in a temporary building across the Main Control company. Tom has a wealth of experience, having witnessed first hand the vast At a special ceremony held on June 7 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Doha, Qatargas Room (MCR). We used to travel to Ras Laffan in the not so comfortable developments of Qatargas having worked as early as 1996 as a contractor for yellow buses (old GMC school buses) via the old bumpy road from our Qatargas 1. accommodation in Al Muntazah Compound in Doha. I was among the first Chief Executive Officer, Khalid Bin Khalifa Al Thani presented mementos and Tom now works in the Post construction team – in Qatargas Shipping as a batch of Qatargas employees to move in to Al Khor Community which at the Technical support engineer to vessels now in service. Tom’s reply when we time was still very much a construction site. The past fifteen years has been a certificates of appreciation to 247 Qatargas employees in recognition of their asked him what he had to say to young joiners in Qatargas was: “Given the period of remarkable change – for Qatargas and for the State of Qatar.” continued service with the Company. massive expansion we have seen over the past few years, do not think that this is the end to further development. There are many challenges still to come, a major one being, how we go forward from here.” Junie Samson, who is also a member of the ’15 years’ club, works in the he ceremony, traditionally referred to in responsibility to ensure we are a good in all of our business areas, will undoubtedly Human Resources Department. This is what Junie had to say when we asked Qatargas as the ‘Long Service Awards’, corporate citizen. The success of Qatargas is pave the way for the future success of him what he loved most about his job. “I really love dealing with people and Mohamed Abu Nejim, is the Head of Systems and Network Operations in the constantly finding ways to challenge myself in my work and increase the value is a platform to thank employees a reflection of your achievements, and in our Qatargas. Our people are the cornerstone to IT Department. He joined Qatargas in 2005, in the early days of the massive T it provides to HR customers, which gives me the highest satisfaction. I am expansion projects. for their continuous years of service with journey towards being a premier company, our success. Congratulations to you all.” a team player and but I also don’t mind working alone as long as I do my job the Company and ongoing contribution to your continued contribution is imperative to The 247 employees included 57 employees with high quality.” “At that time, our team in Systems and Network Operations Division was fully engaged in various network projects and operations services to provide all IT Qatargas’ success. our success.” who have completed five years of service, 54 related services for the current established organization and rapidly growing Addressing the employees on this “All of you play an important role in this who have crossed the ten year mark and 136 Saleh Aseel, who started his career with Qatargas in the year 2000 as a work force. Since then, our IT services have grown by three times compared to important occasion, the CEO said: “As the journey. Tonight, I would like to acknowledge who have been with Qatargas for over five Rover Operator in the Operations Department is now Operations Development what it was before 2005. You can imagine how much workload we have in order Manager. Saleh is an excellent example of Qatargas’ success in developing to sustain and enhance the level of the IT services we deliver to all Qatargas world’s largest producer of LNG, we must you for the experience that you bring to years. Nationals. He loves to take up new challenges – especially in projects that business units in Qatar and worldwide.” he says. continue to improve our business – to the company. This experience is another Coincidentally, this year, the ceremony bring together people with different mentalities and diverse cultures. strive for Innovation, Operating Excellence, asset you bring to your department and to itself, first launched in 2007 crossed the About Qatargas’ success, Saleh says: “As one of the team working in the Mahmood Al Hashemi joined Qatargas at the age of 20 with the IT help desk. the development of our People, and as a the company. Using your knowledge and five-year mark. The evening concluded with expansion project of Qatargas since 2002, I was sure that one day we will Mahmood works to ensure that all end users are satisfied with the turnaround reach our goal and I am proud of our achievements.” Saleh’s advice to new time and the solutions provided by the IT help desk for any issues users may face global LNG producer reaching every corner applying the lessons learned over the years a buffet dinner. joiners is “always be patient, work hard and with time you will be successful with their daily IT requirements. On an average, the Qatargas help desk attends of the world, we now also have the added to further improve and adopt best practices and you will be proud of your success.” over 100 calls each day. The help desk system has a phone line and a workflow system and all issues are documented and recorded for monitoring.

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The Qatargas CEO Forum – focusing on the development of Young Nationals

The Qatargas CEO Forum 2011 was held on June 5th & 7th at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Doha. The CEO Forum is a platform that has been created for Nationals who are part of the company’s training and development programme, to meet and engage with the Chief Executive Officer and the Management Leadership Team of Qatargas.

he Forum focuses on the development of Best Graduate Best Trainee Best Coach advantages by practically applying the theme (Finance) and Nasser Saeed Al-Marri Qatargas’ Qatari national employees and ‘Small Things make a Big Difference’. (Operations) Mohammed Ibrahim Hamad Ali Al-Awi Abdul Rahim Almir Hilal their contribution towards achieving the • The work initiated by some engineering T Al-Muhannadi - Administration Administration Administration Four teams presented highlights of their company’s vision - to be the world’s premier graduates that resulted in Qatargas being Noof Abdulla Salem - Administration Saad Abdulla Al-Misnad Syed Imran - Administration project work which included: LNG company, known for its people; innovation; Administration the first (and so far the only) company in Bayan Yousef Taha - Administration Iain Christopher Scott operating excellence and corporate citizenship. • A project aimed at reducing waste and Qatar to gain accreditation with the British Maha Hamad Al-Hanzab Hassan Saad Al-Naimi Commercial and Shipping increasing productivity by utilising electronic This Forum is traditionally one of a number of Commercial and Shipping Finance Ibrahim Othman Bawazir engineering institutes (IMECHE, ICHEME platforms that provide an opportunity for Qatari signature technology – Mohammed Sultan etc) to enhance professional development Hessa Mohamed Al-Nesf Abdulrahman Solayman Al-Ghafri Engineering & Ventures Al-Binali (Operations), Mohammed Eid national graduates and trainees to address the Engineering & Ventures Operations Christopher Ray Guest - Finance and gain international accreditation and Al-Zaraa (Engineering & Ventures) and Qatargas management, contribute to decision Sara Ezzat Al-Rasheed - Finance Abdulrahman Hamad Al-Badi Belaid Biri - Operations recognition - Hessa Mohamed Al-Nesf making and voice their opinions. Operations Mohammed Saqor Albuhindi (Administration) (Engineering & Ventures) Mohammed Sultan Al-Binali Paul Goulden - Operations The CEO Forum is organised by the Learning Jassim Mohammed Al-Obaidli • The introduction of Business Learning One group of graduates also took the Operations Hassan Al-Shammari Operations Sessions aimed at raising awareness of the & Development department and led by Adnan Abduldaim Ali Al-Shemeri Operations opportunity to encourage their peers to attend Al-Shaibi, our Head of Qatarisation and National Mohammed Mehsin Al-Mastoor activities of different departments within the a new training course called ‘Personal Impact’ Operations Madathinkal Narayanan Suresh Operations Company - Fatima Jumah Al-Mohannadi, Development. The theme for this year’s Ahmad Ali Al-Khaldi - Operations Operations which they had recently attended and which Abdulghani Ali Al-Hajaj event was – “Small things make a big Sara Ezzat Al-Rasheed, Khadeja Yousef they strongly felt would help all graduates Hassan Hamad Al-Nuaimi - Operations Operations Kaniyambadi K. Muthu - Operations difference” – emphasising the fact that every Abualfain (all Finance) and Hessa Mohamed improve their professional impact and working Mohammed Salah Al-Baker Ahmad Alawi Al-Bareq Another important aspect of the Forum achievement that individuals or teams make, no Operations Al-Nesf (Engineering & Ventures) relationships and thereby help to fast track their Operations each year is to highlight national graduates matter how small it may seem, add up to make • The proposal to create a ‘Knowledge Web’. development. Khalid Abdulmawla Al-Thabhani Salem Ali Al-Karbi and trainees who are actively working on An intranet discussion forum through which a significant contribution towards meeting Operations Operations Over 145 Qatargas national graduates and projects, initially inspired by the success of senior staff can share their knowledge personal as well as corporate objectives. Nasser Yahia Al-Naimi - Operations trainees, department managers, supervisors Ali Kulaib Al-Kawari the ‘Maintenance Log Book’ project that made A key element of the CEO Forum is the Operations and experience with graduate developees and the entire Management Leadership Team Sami Abdulhafiz Shujaa - Operations such a huge impact in 2010. This year’s teams awards presented to those nominated by – Waleed Khalid Haikal (Engineering & attended the event. Islam Abdulsattar Ahmed - SEQ demonstrated how nationals at all stages of their colleagues and peers as best graduates, Ventures), Mohammed Yousuf Al-Naama their development are already seeing business trainees and coaches

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Qatargas’ ‘Women in the Workplace’ initiative – Helping women to excel in the corporate world The ‘Women in the Workplace’ initiative launched by Qatargas’ Learning & Development department has received very positive feedback from participants, especially the female nationals working in Qatargas and other companies in the Energy and Industry (E&I) sector.

he objective of the programme is to to ensure the dialogue and learning between Energy & Industry Sector ‘Women in the Work support the E&I sector initiative to participants were rich and rewarding, five Force’ initiative – attended the March 2011 Tfocus on and encourage ‘Women in the places per programme were offered to the programme and after the session she stated: Workforce’, and in turn, supporting the Human E&I sector’s Training & Development Liaison “I have enjoyed every minute of the "Women in Development pillar of the State of Qatar’s Committee (TDLC) - one place per company the Work Place" workshop that I have attended. National Vision 2030. The programme also – so Qatargas participants were joined by It was one of the best I have ever attended. aims to unlock the mysteries of organisational female nationals from other companies in the This is a great initiative and I hope you will politics, and help women build the many Energy & Industry sector. Representatives from continue to deliver this opportunity to female different skills they need as professionals in Qatar Petroleum, RasGas, Maersk, Qatalum, nationals in Qatar, well done.” the workplace, and the confidence to work Qatar Electricity, Conocco Philips, Dolphin and As additional support, the alumni of the effectively in the world of business. The Q-Chem have already attended the workshops. programme are invited to a quarterly women’s programme was first launched in December Nicky and her co-facilitator, Zainab Omar, mentoring circle, where they re-connect with 2010. Qatargas Head of Competence Development the facilitators and other participants to review Nicky Rudge, Qatargas’ Learning & & Performance Management describe the their planned progress and discuss and share Development Manager and programme three-day programme, delivered by women, solutions to issues they might face in the facilitator says: “We ran a pilot of the three for women, as an opportunity for women to workplace. day workshop with a mix of Qatargas female be guided through ‘what works well’ in the One of the elements of the workshop is nationals and expats – the programme was corporate world. It is an interactive workshop an impactful DVD featuring an expert on the so well received it gave us the impetus to where participants have the chance to differences between men and women in the adopt the programme, as part of our in-house understand the business case for a women workplace. The content of the DVD provides learning portfolio, for 2011 and future years”. only programme; learn how to tackle the ‘glass a source of great learning to participants. The Two of the three workshops planned for ceiling effect’; understand the importance of Learning & Development department now 2011 have already been held in March and work-life balance, and have the ability to plan offers it as a team lunch & learn entitled “Men June. The third one is planned for October. their professional and business goals. and Women working effectively together in Additionally, to demonstrate Qatargas’ Nahed Mohamed Al-Mannai Head of Qatargas”. commitment to good corporate citizenship and Qatarisation, Qatalum, Chairwoman of the

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enough to maintain a healthy Laffan monitor workers’ exposure to heat temperature. Symptoms of stress and ensure the recommended mitigating Don’t get dehydrated heat stress include heavy measures are in place at the work place. The sweating, paleness, muscle duty nurses and ambulance standby services – Qatargas’ message to the Ras Laffan community cramps, tiredness, weakness, at the Medical Centre are available to provide dizziness, headache, nausea immediate medical assistance to anyone who Recently, Qatargas and or vomiting and fainting. If succumbs to heat exhaustion or heat stroke left untreated, this can lead at RLIC. The number to call for any medical Ras Laffan Industrial City to heat stroke, which is a emergencies is 4473 7777. (RLIC) launched a month- life-threatening medical emergency. Common long awareness campaign at Some measures that need to symptoms are high body RLIC to educate thousands be taken in order to prevent temperature, the absence heat stroke are as follows: of contractors, employees of sweating, with hot red and visitors, who work in the or flushed dry skin, rapid 1. Encourage intake of water every 15-30 minutes interval to prevent dehydration. industrial city on the dangers of pulse, difficulty breathing, hallucinations, confusion, 2. Provide light snacks during break and heat stress and dehydration. agitation, disorientation, promote drinking of water. seizure or even coma. 3. Minimise loss of body fluid through he campaign, which carried the slogan A lot of work on our urine by avoiding drinking coffee, tea, “Don’t get dehydrated; Drink at least Qatargas’ facilities, as part of or medication that have a diuretic effect 8 cups of water everyday,” urged T day to day operations at RLIC, and promote frequent visits to the employees, contractors and visitors to RLIC, are carried out in the open, washroom. especially those who are exposed to direct under extremely hot weather 4. Promote less protein diet for lunch, sunlight, to take appropriate precautionary conditions. This makes it all thereby reducing metabolic heat measures to avoid getting dehydrated. It is also the more imperative that we generated by the body by 30%. hopeful this message would be driven home understand what heat stress 5. Take regular break in shaded area, outside of working hours to our workforce’s is, and take all necessary 10-15 minutes every two hours to family, friends and wider community outside of precautions to prevent it. allow body to transfer heat (radiation) the Ras Laffan gates. Heat stress from a warmer body to cooler shaded During the campaign, printed literature in management at surrounding. multiple languages listing safe practices for Qatargas preventing heat stress were handed over to 6. Allow duration for acclimatisation and those coming through the gates in Ras Laffan. The Qatargas medical avoid rest periods of more than 4 Also, banners and billboards were erected department has a days to maintain workers’ degree of along the streets of RLIC reminding all to drink appropriate safety precautions are taken. comprehensive program to deal with heat acclimatisation. Understanding heat Stress - which frequently hovers around the 80% mark, more water. Our heat stress campaign encouraged stress. A ‘Heat Stress Management’ 7. Be vigilant on your colleagues’ behaviour What is heat stress? poses a major health concern, especially for RLIC is home to some 60,000 people everyone to take such precautions as wearing those working outdoors – commonly known as procedure is in place to protect all employees, and early symptoms with headache, belonging to many different companies in the appropriate clothing, drinking plenty of water, Like most countries in the region, the heat stress. contractors, sub-contractors, vendors and dizziness, heavy sweating, short and energy sector including major government- eating regular meals, taking frequent breaks in months of July through September are visitors from heat-related illnesses and as rapid breathing and vomiting. owned energy companies, international firms cool, shaded areas, following the heat stress considered to be the hottest period of the year What are the signs to guidance to reduce the incidence of heat look for? 8. Trained personnel to be on standby to and contractors. Many of the staff from these guidelines, scheduling heavy work during the in Qatar. The temperature often rises close stress. provide immediate first aid to stabilise companies work under direct sunlight thereby coolest part of the day and following the heat to the 50° Celsius mark during this period. Heat stress occurs when the body becomes The Qatargas Industrial Hygienist team any victims on heat exhaustion. exposingThe State themselves Mosque, to the heat largest stress, mosqueunless in Qatar.stress Photo: flagging Hussain system. Ali, Public Relations Department,This, combined Qatargas. with the high relative humidity, dehydrated and is unable to cool itself down based at the Plant Medical Centre in Ras

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Jabor Khalifa Al Mesallam, Qatargas’ Global Receiving Terminals Division Manager (first from left) and Dr. Khalid Bin Jabor Al-Thani, Chairman and President of QNCS (second from right), with other attendees at the event. Qatargas supports Children’s Mansour Al-Naimi, Qatargas Public Relations Manager (centre) with students and representatives from the school and Qatargas. Brain Tumour Foundation Using our road safety roll-over simulator to demonstrate the importance of using seat belts in As part of our ongoing corporate citizenship intiatives, Qatargas has extended its vehicles, a team of safety experts from Qatargas gave some important lessons in road safety to support to the US-based Children’s Brain Tumour Foundation (CBTF) and participated in students at the Doha English Speaking School (DESS). the annual benefit dinner organised by the charity in New York City. he Qatargas team made up of feature in Qatargas’ road safety initiatives various cultural and sporting events around representatives from the Safety are the ‘seat belt convincer’ and the ‘roll- Qatar to promote road safety awareness among he CBTF is a non-profit organisation, Terminal and different stakeholders joined the information into Arabic for families and TDepartment participated in the school’s over simulator’. The seat belt convincer is an the general public. founded in 1988 to improve the Qatargas-sponosred table in the charity event. the medical community in Qatar and other annual safety event, for which the theme for this easy-to-use educational tool that simulates the The State of Qatar Traffic Department is Ttreatment, quality of life and the long “Qatargas is pleased to offer its support to countries in the Middle East. year was ‘Road Safety’. Some 600 students effect of a five kilometers per hour crash, and spearheading efforts to reduce the number of term outlook for children with brain and spinal the Children’s Brain Tumour Foundation as part CBTF will also share with QNCS the benefited from the event and learned how acts as a reminder that drivers and passengers road accidents in Qatar and keep the country’s cord tumours through research, support, of our corporate citizenship philosophy. Cancer- Foundation's model about connecting families using seat belts can save lives in the event of a must wear their seat belts to stay safe. The roads safe, for both motorists and pedestrians. education, and advocacy to families and related research is very crucial in saving lives with one another through their family-to-family vehicle’s roll over. convincer’s main purpose is to educate drivers According to figures released by the Traffic survivors. The CBTF supports the Qatar and we are happy to be associated with CBTF network. This program connects experienced Mansour Rashid Al-Naimi, Qatargas Public and their passengers on how important it is to Department in January 2011, the highest National Cancer Society (QNCS) in the area of and the Qatar National Cancer Society thereby parents and brain tumour survivors who can Relations Manager summed up Qatargas’ use seat belts, because, even in a low speed number of deaths recorded in road mishaps in stem cell and brain tumors research. contributing to the welfare and well-being of provide support and share knowledge and participation in the event by saying: “We collision it can mean the difference between life recent years was in 2006 (270). This dropped Jabor Khalifa Al Mesallam, Qatargas’ the community we operate in.”; said Ghanim understanding with parents of newly diagnosed have identified and continue to incorporate and death. to 199 in 2007, largely due to the enforcement Global Receiving Terminals Division Manager, Al-Kuwari, Qatargas Chief Operating Officer, children, bereaved parents and survivors. road safety awareness programmes as key to The roll-over simulator as the name suggests of a stricter traffic law. In 2010, the death toll represented Qatargas at the event which Administration. Formed in 1997, the Qatar National Cancer our community outreach undertaken by the gives the rider the experience of a car rolling was 226. The rate of deaths per 1000 road was chaired by Dr. Khalid bin Jabor Al-Thani, The Children’s Brain Tumour Foundation Society is a national society whose main company on a regular basis. We want to be over. accidents has fallen to 1.5 in 2010 from a high Founder, Chairman and President of QNCS. will offer various kinds of support to the Qatar objective is to control the prevalence of cancer actively involved in our community and will Qatargas regularly support various road of 3.5 in 2006. More information on this can Her Excellency Sheika Alya Al-Thani, Deputy National Cancer Society including educational through public awareness, contribution to continue to support initiatives that are aimed safety campaigns organised by the Ministry be found online through the link: http://www. Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar support to families. The QNCS will also benefit environmental cleanliness and cooperation with at accomplishing the general well being and of Interior’s (MOI)Traffic department and we thepeninsulaqatar.com/qatar/140532-road- to the United Nations, and Yousef Ali Al-Khater, from the ‘Children's Brain Tumor Tissue the health authorities via bulletins, booklets, welfare of the community members.” sponsor the Ministry’s annual ‘Ramadan Road accidents-claimed-226-lives-last-year.html. Consul General of the State of Qatar to Houston Consortium’ which is a new multi-institutional conferences, lectures and research studies. Two pieces of equipment that regularly Safety Initiative’. The company also utilises also attended. Representatives of a number research project, initiated by CBTF. of Qatargas shareholders, the Golden Pass The QNCS intends to translate this

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Qatargas’ JBOG Project marks World Environment Day with Beach Clean up “Al Wakrah” completes successful The hawksbill turtles that came to lay eggs on the northern beach of Ras Laffan Industrial City (RLIC) behind the Qatargas tank farm area were probably pleasantly surprised by the excellent housekeeping this year. dry dock at N-KOM facilities in Ras Laffan

his stretch of the beach was picked by green initiative that we chose to implement complete protection for the marked turtle staff from Qatargas’ Jetty Boil-off Gas on the occasion of the World Environment nests along the beach, the clean-up team he Qatargas-chartered LNG vessel Al facility close to our own facilities. This will configurations for offshore production, (JBOG) project for a clean up drive on Day. I thank all volunteers from Qatargas, its avoided those areas during the exercise. T Wakrah successfully completed her help reduce the time required for carrying out storage and off-loading. It is also capable of the occasion of the World Environment Day contractors and RLIC who participated in this “Marine turtles are regarded as endangered dry dock at Nakilat-Keppel Offshore necessary maintenance works; thereby saving constructing a variety of ships up to 120m in back in June. A group of 50 JBOG project worthy activity.” and protected marine species in the State T & Marine (N-KOM) facilities, located in the valuable time and effort, and ensuring that we length, including commercial vessels such as team members participated in the clean-up The rationale for selecting the northern of Qatar.” said Mohammad Albeldawi, Head Erhama Bin Jaber Al Jalahma Shipyard, continue to be able to reliably and efficiently tugs, offshore supply vessels, coastal tankers, operation, supported by the Health, Safety and beach as the location for the clean-up drive of Environment at Ras Laffan Industrial City. Qatar’s new, world-class offshore and marine serve our customers with LNG in all four ferries, naval and coastguard vessels and Environment (HSE) division of RLIC. was that it is the nesting season for the “The coastal area of RLIC specifically provides hub at the Port of Ras Laffan. corners of the world.” super yachts. Toufik Benmosbah, our Qatargas Chief hawksbill marine turtles, which begin laying a unique habitat for the nesting of turtles. Al Wakrah is the first Qatargas-chartered Key features of the shipyard include two Operating Officer for Safety, Environment & eggs in mid April and continue into early July. Taking this into consideration, Ras Laffan The Erhama Bin Jaber Al LNG vessel to be fully dry docked at the large dry docks, which are 400m long x 80m Quality, in support of this initaive stated that: The Qatargas team chose the low tide period initiated the turtle conservation program which Jalahma Shipyard N-KOM facilities. This was the fifth dry dock wide and 360m long x 66m wide. There “Qatargas is very pleased with the success of to ensure that the turtles coming on the beach is currently in its 11th year with determination for Al Wakrah since she was put into service. His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa is also a massive ship construction hall, this event driven by our JBOG project team. to lay eggs were not disturbed. To ensure to protect the marine turtle.” he added. The dry dock activities were completed safely Al-Thani, the Emir of the State of Qatar, 270m long x 65m wide x 45m high, which is Organising such a clean-up initiative stems and successfully. The vessel sailed on 29th inaugurated the Erhama Bin Jaber Al Jalahma capable of building four 120m-long vessels from Qatargas’ environmental responsibility This turtle species native to May, two days ahead of original schedule, after Shipyard in November 2010. It has been simultaneously, completely under “protective and Corporate Citizenhip philosophy, and seeks Qatar and to the region is called successful and trouble-free sea trials. named in honour of a Qatari tribal leader who cover”. to promote voluntary work among the staff for the Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys Built in 1998, with a cargo capacity of lived a century ago. The shipyard is located on a 110-hectare social and environmentally responsible causes. imbricata) and it is a sea turtle. A 135,000 cubic metres of LNG, Al Wakrah, is Previously, there was a limited range of site, approximately 8 kilometres offshore along The JBOG Project itself is something that number of characteristic features owned by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and offshore and marine services in Qatar. With the southern breakwater of the expanded Ras contributes significantly towards environmental distinguish the Hawksbill from other managed by MOL LNG Transport Co., Ltd. this Nakilat shipyard, ships operating in Qatar Laffan Port. Nakilat’s fleet of LNG carriers will protection as it will minimise LNG boil-off gas turtles. It has an elongated head (MOLLNG). The vessel underwent general will no longer have to wait for dry docks to take up just a quarter of the yard’s repair and flaring at LNG berths, reducing emissions tapering sharply to a point. It has a bird like appearance with a beak like repairs, overhaul, maintenance and inspection become available in Singapore, the UAE, South maintenance capacity at any time, leaving 75 and promoting recovery of otherwise wasted mouth, a V shaped lower jaw and two claws on each flipper. They live in tropical coral during the dry dock. Korea or China for general maintenance works. per cent free for other vessels on a commercial energy”. reefs. Up to 95% of their diet consists of aquatic animal sponges. Adult females can Abdurrahman Mohamed Al-Mulla, Qatargas The shipyard has been designed for the basis. Bashir Mirza, JBOG Project Manager, added: weigh up to 50 kilograms. The hawksbill turtles in Qatar begin laying eggs in mid April Shipping Manager, said: “Qatar’s new, world- repair and maintenance of very large LNG By 2020, some 4,000 ships are expected to “I am delighted that the Qatargas JBOG Project and continue into early July. class dry dock facility is an asset to us as it carriers and a wide range of other vessels, as call at Ras Laffan port every year. Management Team came forward with this allows us to have an excellent maintenance well as the conversion of tankers to various

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then offer the sunset prayers, before eating prayers during this night. entertainment. These are quite popular and the main meal of the day, called ‘Iftar’ (Some Ramadan ends with a big festival called attended by a large number of people, both The significance of Ramadan people have a second, lighter meal later in the “Eid Al Fitr” which means the festival of nationals and expatriates. evening). breaking the fast. This falls on the first day Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar (also called Hijri Calendar) and Throughout the month of Ramadan, of Shawwal, the month following Ramadan. Muslims try to recite and learn as much of The day begins with special prayers offered is considered the holiest month of the year by Muslims. The onset of Ramadan is declared the Holy Quran as they can. It is considered in congregation soon after sunrise. These following the sighting of the new moon at the end of the preceding month, Shaaban. a virtuous act of worship to recite the entire prayers are generally held in specially Quran from beginning to end during Ramadan designated areas out in the open and attended uring Ramadan, Muslims around the Muslims seek closeness to God by offering family members and friends tend to meet and many Muslims devote a lot of time to do it by men, women and children. On this day, world spend the daylight hours in a more and more optional prayers in addition more often and share more meals together. more than once during the month. Muslims wear new clothes and go out to Dcomplete fast, abstaining from food, to the five compulsory daily prayers, reciting A typical day during Ramadan starts with Since Ramadan is considered the month meet family members and friends greeting drink and intimate activities. Smoking is also the Holy Quran as much as possible and a pre-dawn meal called ‘Suhour’, usually of devotion to God, Muslims perform special each other saying “Eid Mubarak”, which not permissible for a fasting person. supplicating to God more than during any eaten with the whole family, before the dawn optional prayers (called ‘Taraweeh’) after the means “May your Eid be blessed”. “Eid Al Fasting is one of the five compulsory pillars other time of the year. prayer. In Qatar, the daytime working hours regular night prayer, offered in congregation, Fitr” is also declared following the sighting of of Islam and it is an obligatory act of worship Fasting also leads to greater compassion in Ramadan are reduced considerably, in in mosques. By the end of Ramadan, many the crescent moon at the end of Ramadan. for all adult Muslims of sound body and mind. with the poor and needy. Muslims are known consideration of the physical strain associated Muslims will have recited the Holy Quran from Therefore, it could fall either on the thirtieth or Children are also often encouraged to practice to be more generous during Ramadan than with fasting. Most restaurants remain closed beginning to end during these prayers. the thirty first day after the onset of Ramadan. fasting from a young age. Muslims believe any other time of the year and donate money, during the daytime. They are however open The most important night during Ramadan One will definitely notice major changes in that during this month, the first verses of food and offer any assistance to the less during the evening with extended hours. is Lailat-Al-Qadr, or the night of power, when Doha during this month. Major streets are the Holy Quran were revealed to the prophet fortunate. Ramadan teaches Muslims to Out of respect for Muslims and Islam, the first verse of Holy Quran was revealed to usually very busy just before Iftar and late in Mohammed around 610 A.D. practice self-restraint, sacrifice, and sympathy consumption of food and beverage in public Prophet Mohammad. According to the Holy the evening, especially the Doha Corniche. Muslims are called upon to use this towards the poor. is forbidden during the fasting hours from Quran, this night carries more blessings than In cooler months, it is not uncommon to see month to re-evaluate their lives in light of Ramadan is not only a time for spiritual sunrise to sunset. a thousand months. Some scholars believe families choosing to break their fast under the Islamic guidance. They take the initiative to fulfillment and self purification; it is also a The fast is broken at dusk, on hearing the that this falls on the twenty seventh night palm trees at the sea front. strengthen ties with family and friends, do time for strengthening bonds among family sunset call to prayer. Muslims traditionally of Ramadan. Therefore, many Muslims stay Major hotels in Doha host special Arabian away with bad habits - essentially to clean up members and friends. During this holy month, break their fast with water and dates. They awake as much as possible to perform extra themed evenings with traditional foods and their lives, their thoughts, and feelings. The Arabic word for "fasting" (sawm) literally means "to refrain" - and it means not only refraining from food and drink, but from evil actions, thoughts, and words. During this month,

The State Mosque, the largest mosque in Qatar. Photo: Hussain Ali, Public Relations Department, Qatargas.

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Qatargas & Ras Laffan Industrial City – synergies at work and ‘play’ For the second year in a row, Qatargas and Ras Laffan Industrial City (RLIC) fielded a joint team in the Qatar Petroleum (QP) Chairman’s Cup Football Tournament, extending synergies beyond ‘operational’ launched by Qatar Petroleum in 1998 with the objective of creating a common platform for parameters. Like in 2010, the team put forth a commendable performance in the 2011 version of the employees of Qatar Petroleum, its subsidiaries tournament, winning the 2nd runners up trophy. and other energy companies in Qatar to engage in friendly sports competition. t the award ceremony, His Excellency Kahramaa (Qatar General Electricity & Water Kahramaa proved to be a tough encounter. The next edition of the tournament will Dr. Mohammed Bin Saleh Al-Sada, Corporation) following a penalty shoot out. After scoring two goals apiece during full time be played in April-May 2012 (dates will be AMinister of Energy & Industry and Kahramaa went on to claim the title, beating and a goalless extra time, the winner had to confirmed by Qatar Petroleum in due course). Chairman of Qatar Petroleum applauded Amwaj Catering Services in the final. be decided through a penalty shoot out. Luck If you or any of your colleagues are interested Qatargas’ and RLIC’s initiative to have a QG-RLIC advanced to the semi final with plays a big role in such situations and on that in making the team, please get in touch with combined team, whilst presenting the trophy an impressive record, winning all previous day, luck was on Kahramaa’s side. The third Hussain Ali (Public Relations Department), who to Mansour Al-Naimi, our Public Relations matches, scoring a total of 14 goals and place play off against QP Operations was also for the past several years, has been managing Manager and Abdul Aziz Al-Muftah, Director, conceding only one. The team defeated QAFCO an exciting match, with QG-RLIC scoring the the team. Hussain can be contacted by email at Ras Laffan Industrial City. (Qatar Fertiliser Company), Dolphin and Maersk winning goal during extra time after both teams [email protected] The team played consistently well throughout in the group stage and overcame Qatar Steel in scored four goals each during regulation time. Now you know when the next tournament is the tournament and was unlucky not to have the quarter final. This year’s tournament was the 14th edition going to take place. It gives you plenty of time to HE Dr. Mohammed Bin Saleh Al Sada presenting the trophy to Mansour Al-Naimi, Qatargas Public reached the final match, losing the semi final to However the semi final match against of this very popular annual event which was work on your skills and stamina. Relations Manager and Abdul Aziz Al-Muftah, Director, RLIC.

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Qatargas is a member of the International Gas Union (IGU). The International Gas Union is a non-profit organisation which promotes technical and economic progress within the natural gas industry. This group has been in existence for nearly 80 years. The IGU has established 13 committees to review and study various factors impacting all aspects of the natural gas industry. Qatargas is represented in various committees and Alaa Abujbara, Qatargas Chief Operating Officer, Commercial & Shipping, is the current chairman of the LNG Committee.

very three years, a triennium is of the 13 committees during the triennium that have been completed in the campaign established which is hosted by one of period, the host country will also host the journey included the committee meeting Ethe member countries. The current World Gas Conference (WGC) during the last with the IGU Secretariat personnel here in triennium, from 2009-2012, is being hosted year of its triennium. So, in 2018 the next bid Doha during the bid qualification process by Malaysia. The next triennium from 2012- winner will host the WGC which is one of the to gain a deeper understanding of the 2015 will be hosted by France. A process most prestigious conferences in the natural deliverables; the endorsement of Qatar’s has been opened to bid for the 2015-2018 gas industry. bid where a letter with the signature of triennium and Qatar has submitted a bid. A very large exhibition space is a part His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Bin Saleh Initially four countries submitted bids and were of this conference where companies will Al-Sada, Qatar’s Minister of Energy & qualified. This was the first time in the history showcase and promote their business. Industry and Chairman of Qatargas’ Board of the IGU that four countries have submitted Management of the exhibit is also the of Directors was sent to all of the IGU voting bids. The bidders were USA, Brazil, South responsibility of the host country. delegates, the development and mailshot Korea and Qatar. Recently Brazil has opted to To this end Qatargas, on behalf of the of pamphlets and flyers to promote the bid withdraw its bid. State of Qatar, launched its bid campaign and the engagement of external consultant The IGU Council members will meet in back in March this year at the platform of film makers to develop a film to be used to October of this year in Croatia to vote on GASTECH 2011 conference in Amsterdam. A present Qatar’s case to the IGU Council vote the three remaining bidders. The winner part of this campaign was the establishment in early October this year. of the vote will be the host for the 2015- of a bid committee consisting of personnel More information regarding IGU can be 2018 triennium. In addition to hosting the from Marketing and Public Relations to found at their website – www.IGU.org triennium, which involves the management steer the campaign process. The first steps

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