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New Reem Al Harami Surpassing Successful Winner of the Safety SALES AND PURCHASE Business Women Millstones AGREEMENTS Award 2013

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OPERATING People Main EVENTs Corporate social EXCELLENCE responsibility

2 Plateau Maintenance 15 Winter Camp 2013/2014 28 5th Hydrate Forum 34 Sustainability Reporting Project Achieves A desert haven th a Winner Significant Safety 29 8 Doha International 16 An interview with Oil & Gas Exhibition 35 JBOG wins Sustainability Milestone Award at O&G Year 2013 Reem Mohammad 9th GCC Economic 4 CEO shares insights and New Qatargas League Al-Harami Symposium in Stockholm 36 predictions at SIEW kicks off 18 An interview with nd 6 Qatargas MD delivers 30 2 Doha Carbon 38 Big on badminton keynote speech at Fatima Al-Mohannadi and Energy Forum 40 Golf Open reaches the 15th GAS Singapore 20 Shareholders’ Spotlight 31 Contractors’ 1st 7 Qatargas signs SPA Satoru Shibuta, 41 Golf Juniors tee Engineering off for 4th time with E.ON for 5-year GM, Cosmo Oil, Doha 32 LNG delivery Collaboration 42 Qatargas Pearl Sponsor 22 New Year 33 Safety Talk of Ice Hockey Season 8 5-year SPA with New Challenges LNG (UK) 43 First Qatargas Open 9 Qatargas and Centrica 24 ‘Best National Team’ Chess Tournament sign 4 year agreement at MOQP Challenge 2013 44 Ben Barbour A journey in art 10 JBOG achieves another 24 33 safety milestone 48 Qatar UK‒Celebrating a 11 Chubu Electric delegation Year of Cultural Exchange visits Ras Laffan 49 Qatargas engineers join 12 LNG first deliveries bolster Qatar Society of Engineers trade 50 Supporting relief efforts around the world VISITS 54 13 years of Blood Donation 55 Second QP Occupational 14 Global Environment Health Conference Exchange Visit by 56 Community... ExxonMobil High on awareness

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Delivering on our promise

We are now concluding what has largest producer of helium in the world. dedicated efforts of all our Qatargas been another successful year for people, so well done to all of you. In successfully integrating and Qatargas and have made significant developing our national employees, As we move into a new, more steps towards delivering on our building their professionalism and challenging period in our relentless “Premiership” aspirations. creating leadership cadres, Qatargas drive towards excellence, our upgraded This year, in the face of increasing has continued to demonstrate its Management System (QGMS) will be competition from emerging LNG continuing commitment to Quality developing momentum as it extends to suppliers, we have successfully Qatarization, a commitment that has all parts of the Company’s operations. concluded agreements with new long- been recognized again this year by HE The aim is to streamline our activities term customers to further bolster The Minister of Energy. to ensure premier status in all that our market-leading position as LNG we do. That’s why we call it “the We have also recognized the need to suppliers to the world. Qatargas Way”. increase our local presence within the We have already received international community by expanding our corporate Further consolidation and preparation acclaim for our JBOG project as it visibility and bolstering our outreach to will be our primary focus over the rapidly nears completion, a project the communities our business touches coming weeks and months to ensure we which underscores and strengthens through greater focus on sustainable deliver on our promise to become the our commitment to sustainability in the CSR events and initiatives in the field World’s Premier LNG Company by 2015 environmental arena. of sport, health, culture, environment, and continue as one of the country’s main economic drivers to synchronize and education ‒ initiatives aimed at We have bolstered our support for our our strategy with the State of Qatar creating greater capability and social valued contractors and worked hard Vision 2030 and collaborate in creating return on investment locally in all the to strengthen our already solid safety a new knowledge-based society. mentioned sectors. provisions. With the communication Our vision is in sight and we are on of the 10 Life Saving Rules and with Such achievements further track to achieving it. the launch of the new Incident and underline Qatargas’ position as Injury Free (IIF 2) initiative, we have the world’s largest producer of LNG, Best wishes for the coming year. begun to challenge ourselves to recognized as a secure and reliable meet the strictest, most demanding supplier of clean energy, to a growing safety requirements of any LNG number of customers across the plant anywhere in the world and truly globe. They also help promote a view reflective of a world-class, premier of Qatargas as a generous corporate organization. citizen at home, sensitive to the needs and expectations of the local In keeping with the Qatar National community and conscious of our social Vision 2030 to support economic responsibilities as a leading contributor diversification we have worked with to Qatar’s economy. our sister company RasGas to bring the Helium2 plant into operation, making Of course, none of our achievements Khalid Bin Khalifa Al-Thani Qatar the largest exporter and second- would have been possible without the Chief Executive Officer

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This important milestone showcases the commitment of the entire team –“ Qatargas, TCJV and associated subcontractors – to the Incident & Injury Free’ culture Jim Ierubino ” PMP Project Manager, Qatargas

The Plateau Maintenance Project Team The PMP has also initiated a “Safely has surpassed the significant milestone Finishing Strong” campaign which of 500,000 STOP observation cards raises the awareness of systems since project inception. “STOP completion and pre mechanical observation cards are a true leading completion activities for the entire safety indicator, as they document, as 6,000 strong workforce. At the same well as require mitigation of, unsafe time, the team is administering their conditions and behaviors before they third annual safety climate survey, result in incidents or injuries. The which reflects input for over 2,000 safety culture, and climate of PMP, is project workers. centered around our STOP program”, Randy Stadler, QG Chief SEQ Officer, said Sheikh Khalid Abdulla Al Thani Qatargas and PMP contractor employees marking noted that “these are significant the 500,000 STOP card safety milestone. (QG COO E&V). achievements, particularly considering This important milestone showcases the difficult construction conditions the commitment of the entire within the operating Qatargas 1 plant Plateau Maintenance team (QG, TCJV and associated facilities. It is quite apparent that subcontractors) to the QG IIF culture. safety is a core value to the QG PMT”. Though the project is not entirely The project has now reached 96% Project Achieves injury and incident free (experiencing overall completion. Mechanical two lost time foot injuries in 35 million completion and startup are expected hours of heavy construction work in 2Q 2014. Significant Safety within the operating plant), they are confident that the STOP program has helped mitigate or avoid entirely Milestone numerous potential incidents.

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CEO shares South East Asian LNG demand insights and “is expected to be well over 40 predictions million tonnes per annum by 2025 and will at SIEW account for 13% of Qatargas CEO Khalid Bin Khalifa Al-Thani total Asia Pacific delivered the opening keynote address at SIEW, demand which focused on the diverse challenges facing the global LNG market. ” Moreover, there are currently a dozen new LNG terminal projects at various The Singapore International Energy has resulted in significant growth in in some cases, planning stages. Similarly, India is Week (SIEW) is an annual weeklong trade over the past few years. He also the growth of expanding its LNG receiving capacity platform for energy professionals, underlined Qatargas’ solid relationship gas consumption and its gas pipeline network to pave policymakers and commentators to with Singapore LNG. In March this that was achieved the way for increased imports over the discuss and share best practices and year, Qatargas supplied the first in the continent coming years. solutions within the global energy cargo of LNG into Singapore for the during the last “South East Asian LNG demand is space. This year the event took place commissioning of Singapore’s LNG new decade.” expected to be well over 40 million from 28 October to 1 November. terminal, a significant However, his tonnes per annum by 2025 and will milestone for Qatar in its role in SIEW aims to facilitate the exchange outlook on the account for 13% of total Asia Pacific meeting the growing South East Asian of ideas and discussions on pertinent future of the demand. Several factors are driving this energy demand. energy-related issues and provides European LNG increasing LNG demand, including this opportunities for networking and deal Assessing the impact of shale gas market was region’s strong economic growth, the making among energy companies production on the North American positive. “There need for diversified gas supplies and to attending the event, as well as to market he said, “In North America, is no doubt that offset declining legacy and remote gas provide a platform to showcase the resilient shale gas production the European supply sources.” innovative products and solutions in growth combined with infrastructure economies will the energy marketplace. On LNG pricing, the CEO said, “Gas development has helped maintain a start recovering prices will remain regionalized for First held in 2008, SIEW is organised by low domestic gas price environment. in the near future the foreseeable future and the North the Singapore Energy Market Authority These low gas prices have contributed and consequently, American exports pricing structure (EMA), a statutory board formed in 2001 to stimulating a switch to - gas consumption will not attain the scale and pace that under the aegis of the Singaporean fuelled electricity generation, providing growth will would allow it to significantly alter the Ministry of Trade and Industry. Qatargas CEO Khalid Bin Khalifa Al-Thani addresses delegates at Singapore International Energy Week. a significant boost to the petrochemical return, while at current pricing structure in the regional Qatargas CEO Khalid Bin Khalifa Al-Thani and manufacturing industries and the same time, European domestic markets of Europe and Asia. Therefore, “Driven by robust economic growth 15.6 million tonnes of LNG over the 2011 delivered the opening keynote address setting the stage for a significant gas production continues to decline. in my opinion, the current expectations coupled with rising urban populations figure which represents a year-on-year at SIEW. His speech focused on the expansion of natural gas use as fuel We are therefore hopeful that the from consumers regarding the long- and improved standards of living increase of 10%. As a consequence of diverse challenges facing the global for transportation.” serious loopholes and inconsistencies term LNG supply/demand balance and in energy and climate change policies particularly in China and India, its nuclear reactors shutdown, Japan LNG market, including pricing, general Touching on the current LNG scenario price trend may be overly optimistic. outlook and structural issues in three will be addressed and corrected soon to Asian economies are demanding alone represented over 50% of the in Europe, he said, “The continued “We believe that gas demand is key markets – North America, Europe encourage long-term investment in gas not only more energy but also cleaner Asian LNG consumption growth with economic slowdown coupled with the outstripping gas supply especially in the and Asia. infrastructure and enhance the energy and more flexible energy sources with imports reaching 87.5 MT in 2012.” impact of European energy and climate Asia-Pacific region and that traditional security of Europe.” LNG expected to fill a sizable part of change policies and their unintended “Over the next three years, new LNG forms of contracting will still be He began his speech highlighting that demand. the trade partnership between the effects on the energy markets has Elaborating on his perspective on the receiving terminals with a total capacity required to encourage sufficient growth State of Qatar and Singapore that seriously dampened, and even reversed Asian market, the Qatargas CEO said, “In 2012, Asia imported an additional of 23 MTA will be added in China alone. in LNG supply”, he added.

4 5 THE PIONEER - ISSUE 142 - DECEMBER 2013 OperatinG Excellence Qatargas MD delivers keynote speech at GAS Singapore

Qatargas Marketing Director, Abdulla Al-Hussaini addressing delegates at the Qatargas Marketing Director, Abdulla Singapore International Energy Week forum. Al-Hussaini delivered a keynote address at the 2nd Annual Gas Asia Summit (GAS) held as part of the Singapore International Energy Week 30th October to 1st November. Qatargas signs SPA with E.ON Mr Al-Hussaini’s speech presented Mr Al-Hussaini concluded his speech for 5-year LNG delivery The Asia Qatargas’ views on developments in the by revealing three key insights around Asian LNG industry and demonstrated Qatargas and the Asian LNG market. Pacific region how Qatargas envisages the region as “ First, the region’s LNG demand growth an increasingly important market for Qatargas and E.ON Global Commodities SE (E.ON) have signed a flexible has been, and will continue to be, will continue to the Company and Qatar generally. robust ‒ thanks to increased demand SPA for approximately 1.5 million tonnes of LNG per year for five years provide the He began his speech by providing from both existing and new importers. commencing January 2014. an summary of Qatargas’ structure, Second, as a result of this market mainstay of milestones and global markets. He trend, in recent years Qatargas has went on to present an overview of the successfully marketed significant This is the first agreement between the also took part in the ceremony along operational excellence.” Asia Pacific LNG market, evaluating global LNG volumes of flexible LNG to Asia. two companies and marks the start of a with other executive representatives the region’s LNG supply and demand Christopher Delbrück, CEO of E.ON This has been through a combination long-term relationship between one of from , Qatargas 4 and dynamics while highlighting the role Global Commodities SE, said, “This demand, with the of commissioning cargos, spot the world’s largest P&G companies and E.ON Global Commodities. played by both traditional and new contract represents a significant step cargos, short-term and long-term the State of Qatar. region’s new and importers: “Global LNG demand is contracts. Qatargas has demonstrated His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Bin Saleh in the development of our global growth expected to sustain strong historical considerable creativity in its Qatargas 4 (Train 7) will supply Al-Sada welcomed the signature of the strategy and is a major achievement in existing importers growth rates, averaging around 5% per marketing efforts which has allowed the LNG in a joint venture between SPA as “another milestone in Qatar’s forging a long-term partnership with annum to surpass 450 MTPA by 2025. us to continue to complete new deals Qatar Petroleum and Shell E.ON supply of clean energy to the world”. the State of Qatar.” accounting for The Asia-Pacific region will continue despite fierce competition. received the first LNG consignment Dr. Al-Sada said: “We are very pleased to provide the mainstay of global LNG to The Gate LNG receiving terminal in with this agreement as it marks the Richard Baylis, Director of LNG, 70% of total demand, with the region’s new and And finally, Qatargas’ unique customer in the Netherlands in July beginning of a relationship between E.ON Global Commodities SE, said, existing importers accounting for value proposition, as a reliable long- of this year under a Master Sales and Qatargas, the largest LNG producing “I am very pleased that we have been global demand 70% of total global demand by 2025. term supplier of clean energy with Purchase Agreement (MSPA) signed company in the world, and E.ON SE, one able to conclude this agreement with This is driven fundamentally by the volumes available today, will allow between the two companies in 2011. of the world’s largest investor-owned Qatargas. It is the culmination of a lot region’s fast-growing economies and us to continue to meet Asia’s energy power and gas companies.” of effort from both companies over by 2025 At a signing ceremony held in Doha their need for cleaner energy. However, needs for many decades to come. This a number of years to find a suitable earlier in the year, His Excellency Dr. Qatargas’ Chief Executive Officer, what is currently unclear is exactly includes the needs of both new and agreement in a rapidly changing Mohammed Bin Saleh Al-Sada, Minister Khalid Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, said, “The Abdulla Al-Hussaini where the supply to meet this demand existing customers across Asia-Pacific LNG marketplace. The deal works ” of Energy & Industry and Chairman of signing of this agreement represents Marketing Director, Qatargas will come from. By 2025, almost 170 and The Middle East. well because it utilizes our existing the Board of Directors of Qatargas, a significant step for Qatargas in the regasification position and provides MTPA of new LNG supply is required, signed the SPA on behalf of Qatargas development of its Global Strategy. from liquefaction projects not yet Qatargas with access to arguably 4. Christopher Delbrück, CEO of E.ON We are delighted to have E.ON Global the most diverse European end user sanctioned, in order to satisfy global Global Commodities SE, and Richard Commodities as a partner. Qatargas portfolio and, as a result, a new demand.” he stressed. Baylis, Director of LNG, E.ON Global continues to be committed to building commercial home for their volumes.” Commodities SE, signed on behalf of strong relationships with its customers E.ON. Klaus Schäfer, CFO of E.ON SE, based on trust, reliability, flexibility and

6 7 THE PIONEER - ISSUE 142 - DECEMBER 2013 OperatinG Excellence Qatargas and Centrica 5-year SPA with sign 4 year agreement

PETRONAS Qatar Liquefied Gas Company Limited (4) (Qatargas 4) and LNG (UK) Centrica LNG Company Limited have signed a Qatargas and PETRONAS LNG (UK) Ltd. (PLUK) flexible SPA for up to signed a five-year Sales and Purchase Agreement 3 million tonnes of LNG (SPA) for an annual LNG volume of 1.14 million per year over the next tonnes commencing January 2014. 4 years.

Qatargas and Centrica’s partnership His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Bin Saleh Al-Sada, Minister of Energy & Industry and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Qatargas, and Mr. Sam Laidlaw, CEO of Centrica at the signing ceremony. The 5-year agreement with His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Bin Saleh “Qatari LNG continues to play a key was established in 2010 with the PETRONAS LNG (UK) Ltd. Strengthens Al-Sada, Minister of Energy & Industry role in supporting efforts by countries signature of a Master Sales and the partnership between Qatargas and Chairman of the Board of Directors around the world to diversify their Purchase Agreement (MSPA) and in and PETRONAS and will serve the UK of Qatargas signed the SPA on behalf energy supplies using gas as an April 2011 under the MSPA the Isle of ...this agreement represents our market, which continues to be one of of Qatargas 4 while the Executive Vice environmentally friendly source Grain LNG Terminal received a Q-Max LNG vessel for the very first time. further commitment to have Centrica the most important LNG markets in President, Gas & Power Business of of energy.” “ Europe. PETRONAS, Datuk Anuar Ahmad signed The initial SPA between Qatargas and Qatargas’ Chief Executive officer, Khalid Centrica was signed in 2011 to supply as a partner for the UK market which on behalf of PETRONAS LNG (UK) Ltd. Qatargas 4 (Train 7) will supply Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, commented, “I am up to 2.4 million tonnes per annum continues to be one of the most the LNG in a joint venture between A signing ceremony was held at the delighted that Qatargas has succeeded for the duration of 3 years. in increasing its customer base and Qatar Petroleum and Shell, and will Qatar National Convention Centre global LNG reach. We, in Qatar, are very The LNG will come from Qatargas important LNG markets in Europe be delivered on board Q-Flex LNG (QNCC) in Doha in September of this proud to partner with PETRONAS and 4 (Train 7), a joint venture between Vessels to PETRONAS’ Dragon LNG year. Representatives from Qatargas 4, its subsidiary PETRONAS LNG (UK) Qatar Petroleum and Shell, and will Khalid Bin Khalifa Al-Thani Terminal located in , PETRONAS’ Management Committee ” for the UK market, which continues be delivered to the Isle of Grain LNG United Kingdom. CEO, Qatargas and PLUK attended the ceremony. to be one of the most important LNG Terminal in the United Kingdom. markets in Europe. This SPA further The first consignment of LNG under Qatargas and PETRONAS recently Welcoming the agreement, His demonstrates Qatargas’ commitment as the new agreement will be delivered achievement in Qatar’s standing as a important LNG markets in Europe.” concluded a Master Sales and Excellency Dr. Mohammed Bin Saleh in June 2014. reliable provider of clean energy. We a reliable LNG supplier to the world.” Speaking at a ceremony in Doha, Purchase Agreement (MSPA) under Al-Sada said. “This is a ground- are very pleased with this agreement Executive representatives from Qatar Centrica Chief Executive Sam which Qatargas delivered its first breaking agreement between two well as it further strengthens the existing ever LNG cargo to . The Petroleum, Qatargas 4 and Centrica Laidlaw said, “We are delighted established and leading companies relationship between Qatargas, the consignment was delivered in July attended a signing ceremony held in that we continue to deepen our in the LNG sector, which further largest LNG producer in the world and Doha at The Grand Heritage Hotel. relationship with Qatargas. It is vital 2013 to Malaysia’s first LNG receiving strengthens the existing relationship His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Bin Centrica, the largest gas supplier to that the UK has a diverse range of terminal located in Melaka. between Qatargas and PETRONAS. Saleh Al-Sada, Minister of Energy and the domestic gas market in the UK”. sources of supply to meet its energy Industry and Chairman of the Board of Qatargas’ Chief Executive Officer, requirements and in a competitive Directors of Qatargas, signed the SPA Khalid Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, added, “I international market, contracts like on behalf of Qatargas 4. Sam Laidlaw, am very proud that Qatargas continues this underpin the UK’s access to global CEO signed on behalf of Centrica. Mark to build strong long-term relationships LNG supplies.” Hanafin, Managing Director of Centrica with its customers. The signing of this Qatargas continues to play a key role also took part in the ceremony in Doha. agreement represents our further in supporting countries in diversifying At the ceremony, His Excellency commitment to have Centrica as a their sources of energy and remains Dr. Mohammed Bin Saleh Al-Sada partner for the UK market which committed to delivering LNG to the welcomed the new SPA as “another continues to be one of the most world in a safe, reliable and flexible way.

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Chubu Electric delegation visits Ras Laffan

Qatargas hosted a visit by Senior JBOG achieves another Executives of Chubu Electric in August. safety milestone The visit marks the recent signing of a The Qatargas Jetty Boil-off Gas Recovery Project further long-term (JBOG) recently celebrated the achievement of contract to deliver ten consecutive weeks without incident or injury. LNG to Japan for the next 15 years. The JBOG Project Management team management team hosted a celebratory and their contractors have worked hard dinner for around 2,000 workers at the to keep workers safe at the workplace. Global Village camp in RLC. Chief Executive Officer, Khalid Bin market, helping the country to secure Sustaining this level of incident and Thanks to Khalifa Al-Thani, hosted a visit for long-term clean energy supplies. injury free environment on a project of Randy addressed the workers, and Senior Executives from Chubu Electric Senior Executives from Chubu this size for ten consecutive weeks is a expressed his pride at seeing the high on Tuesday, 27 August 2013. everyone’s Electric visited Ras Laffan where real achievement. level of safety performance being “ The visit was of great significance as the group was taken on a tour of the achieved. He exhorted the workers, hard work and Japan is a vital market for Qatargas. Qatargas LNG production facilities JBOG Project has created a safety employees and contractors, to keep up and Main Control Room, accompanied culture using the Qatargas Life Saving the good work and to continue to strive diligence, we all Chubu Electric, a foundation buyer, by Ali Yousef Al-Baker, General Rules, extensive training, high levels of to keep themselves safe. accepted delivery of the first LNG Manager, Japan Liaison Office and safety supervision and close monitoring go home safely consignment in early 1997 and other Qatargas representatives. of daily Safety Task Assessments. Bashir Mirza congratulated the workers every day continued to take deliveries under a on achieving this unique milestone, 4 MTPA long-term agreement signed From 2013, Qatargas will deliver 1.0 Randy Stadler, Qatargas Chief SEQ telling them that they are like a family, in 1992. The contract underpinned the MTPA to Chubu Electric for 15 more Officer, Bashir Mirza, JBOG Project with everyone responsible for not only Bashir Mirza” first large-scale project to the Japanese years from 2013. Manager and other senior members their own safety but also the safety of JBOG Project of the JBOG and contractors’ those around them. Manager, Qatargas

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This achievement highlights LNG first deliveries Qatargas’“ capability to supply LNG to customers around the globe safely and reliably bolster China trade Khalid Bin Khalifa Al-Thani” CEO, Qatargas The first cargos of (LNG) have been delivered to China National Petroleum Corporation (PetroChina) and to China National Offshore Oil Corporation’s LNG terminal.

A first consignment of LNG arrived at , , and to the People’s Republic of China. relationship between both companies and Zhuhai will meet the growing will have a first phase receiving the Zhuhai LNG terminal located in the provinces. over the long term.” demand for energy in the People’s capacity of 3.5 MTA adding to Khalid Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Qatargas’ Guangdong province in October. The Republic of China, and we at Qatargas PetroChina’s operating LNG terminals Soon after the arrival of Al-Gattara to Chief Executive Officer, speaking about He went on to say, “Under the LNG arrived aboard the Q-Flex LNG are very proud to have played a in and provinces thus Zhuhai, another first consignment was the deliveries, said, “These deliveries guidance of His Excellency Dr. vessel Al-Gattara and will be used to contributing role.” maintaining its position as the second delivered, this time to the Tangshan are important milestones for Qatargas. Mohammed Bin Saleh Al-Sada, Minister commission the latest addition to the largest LNG importer into China. Caofeidian LNG terminal located in the We are very pleased that LNG from of Energy and Industry of the State Qatargas and CNOOC have an existing growing list of LNG terminals CNOOC province by Q-Flex class LNG Qatar continues to contribute towards of Qatar and Chairman of the Board Sales and Purchase Agreement signed Qatargas is the world’s largest LNG owns and operates across China. vessel Al-Gharrafa. The LNG will be meeting the growing demand for of Directors at Qatargas, Qatari LNG in 2008 for the supply of a total of producing company with a production The Zhuhai LNG terminal, located used here to commission the third LNG energy in the People’s Republic of has a key role to play in contributing 2 million tonnes per annum (MTA) of capacity of 42 MTA. The State of Qatar, in China’s Guangdong province, will terminal owned and operated China. This achievement highlights to countries around the world in LNG. The first delivery of LNG from as the world’s leading LNG producer, by PetroChina. Qatar to China with CNOOC was made have a first phase receiving capacity Qatargas’ capability to supply LNG to improving their diversity of energy anticipates that the People’s Republic in October 2009. of 3.5 MTA adding to CNOOC’s These two consignments reinforce customers around the globe safely and supplies. The commissioning of the of China will become one of the world’s other operating LNG terminals in Qatargas’ commitment to supply LNG reliably and further strengthens the LNG terminals at Tangshan Caofeidian The Tangshan Caofeidian LNG terminal largest gas markets.

Q-Flex class LNG vessel Al-Gharrafa at the Tangshan Caofeidian LNG Terminal.

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Winter Camp 2013/2014 A desert haven

The Qatargas Winter Camp, opened on face painting, camel and horse riding, the 8th November, provides Qatargas to name but a few. There is also a employees, families and guests with a barbecue area, changing rooms and wonderful opportunity to experience several other amenities. the desert and engage in fun A set of rules and regulations has been recreational activities with friends developed in order to ensure safety and colleagues. and comfort and facilitate the smooth The camp is located close to the operation of the camp, and to remind Sealine Beach area beyond Mesaieed, everyone of the need to be safe. The a 30-40 minute drive from Doha. This overall intention of the camp is to is the fourth year the semi-permanent ensure employees and their families site has been set up and it has become have a safe and clean facility in which A visit from ExxonMobil to the Global Environment Event hosted by Qatargas. a popular destination for Qatargas to relax and unwind. employees and their families to escape The camp is available for use until the the city and enjoy a different side to end of March 2014. life in Qatar. Global Environment Qatagas departments are encouraged to organise fun days and milestone celebrations for their colleagues and Exchange Visit by ExxonMobil families at the facility. A wide range of activities, for adults and children alike are either available A master class in environmental practices or can be organized at the camp upon request, such as dune rides, football, Qatargas SEQ recently hosted a team of global environmental volley ball, bouncy castles, baby foot, specialists from ExxonMobil upstream and downstream facilities as part of the ExxonMobil Master Class Program in Environmental, Regulatory & Socioeconomics.

The visit provided an overview LNG processes. The ExxonMobil group of the Qatargas Environmental was also shown the Common Sulphur Management Program. Qatargas’ Plant (CSP) and the tour concluded major environmental initiatives with a visit to the Qatargas RLC waste were presented; key issues included management facility. Greenhouse Gas Management, Flaring The visit promotes the exchange of best Reduction and Wastewater Reuse practice in environmental management programs. at Qatargas and ExxonMobil facilities Visitors were taken on a guided and builds on the cooperation with our tour of LNG facilities, facilitated by shareholders to sustain and improve Public Relations representatives who sustainable practices. provided an overview of Qatargas'

14 THE PIONEER - ISSUE 142 - DECEMBER 2013 PEOPLE Rising stars If you really enjoy your “ work you don’t mind staying late, making the commitment

Being the Head of Personnel isn’t an joined Qatargas as a new graduate, I She is grateful for the opportunities me?’ I suppose this is recognition” easy job by any means, but there’s a didn’t have my current role in mind. that Qatargas has given her, saying, too, but it’s so much sweeter from talented lady at Qatargas by the name I graduated from Qatar University “You have to give a commitment to your nearest and dearest.” of Reem Al-Harami who takes it all with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer the Company and then the Company Reem is every bit an achiever, in her stride. Here is a confident, self Engineering in 2006 and joined the gives a commitment back to you in always pushing to the next stage, assured individual, a proven high flyer Company as a Developer for Business the form of training, development grasping opportunities and, if they with gritty determination to succeed, Systems and Controls, handling the and the opportunity to move up don’t materialise, making her own a star in the making. Reem is one of migration of manual to automated within the organisation. What’s really opportunities for advancement. When the first generation of Qatari leaders processes at Ras Laffan. I was good, for me and for everyone, asked what her next challenge is in who has worked with real purpose to promoted to Workflow Analyst and it is that the Company recognizes her career, she replies, “The next reach the position she holds today. was at this time that I was involved in achievements, and you advance.” challenge is to move up the ladder, the workflow for some HR activities, This was acknowledged at the recently When asked what drives her ambition, to take on more responsibilities which involved learning about the SAP held Qatar Business Women Awards Reem responds without hesitation, “I and higher roles within the Human system. This opened the door for me where Reem, up against tough want to be the best I can be. I want to Development Department. Now I to move into the HR Department’s competition from over 50 nominees, excel and be known as a competent have a solid foundation of knowledge Compensation Division in 2009. won the award for excellence in the person and an effective leader. I’m and experience in place, I want to Then in 2011 I moved to Personnel category of ‘Future Goals’. Talking looking for that recognition. There understand every division of the HR where I now hold the position of about the award and what it means to is another, more personal reason, Department with the view to, one Head of Personnel Administration.” her, she says, “It means a lot. I wanted which I will share with you. My family day, accepting a higher management to please my family and also make my In her new role for just over a year has a long tradition in medicine. My role. It’s a distant target, of course, manager and the team at Qatargas now, she is jointly managing a father and sisters are doctors. It but one I constantly refer to.” proud. To be honest, I hadn’t expected division of 22 people and is involved runs in the family. When I took the Congratulations to Reem for her to win. Other contestants had longer across all its four functions: Personal decision to pursue studies in Computer achievement at the Qatar Business An interview with experience but the jury believed in Administration, Employee Engagement, Engineering my family felt unsure Women Awards and, no doubt, there me and could see that I could hold Employee Relations, and Housing. about my decision. I felt it was a better will be many more achievements to higher positions in the future. It’s a big role with big responsibility. career for me and I knew I would come from this very talented lady. Asked about her typical day at succeed. Now I can hold my head Reem Mohammad “Winning the Award is a way of Qatargas, she says, “I wake at 6am, high and say, ‘Now do you believe promoting myself and making my drop my 3 year old son at school intentions clear. It recognises my and then drive to work to start by achievement, but more than that, it Al-Harami 7am. My day is a mix of deskwork, validates my performance, allowing me attending meetings, responding to to aim for even greater ambitions.” requests from employees, discussing Ms. Reem Mohammad Al-Harami, Head of Reem hopes her achievement will be management strategies and any an inspiration to others, especially on-going development programs. Personnel Administration at Qatargas, was to young Qatari women. When asked I take a break for lunch then work awarded the prestigious Qatar Business about taking on the responsibility of through to 5.30pm most days.” being a role model to other young It’s a long day and even more so Women Awards 2013 for excellence in the career women, she replies, “To tell you when you consider that Reem is eight the truth, I’m completely comfortable. category of ‘Future Goals’. We ask what the months pregnant, expecting her It pleases me to be a role model to second child, a girl, on 1st January award means to her and what’s next for her other aspiring women in Qatar." 2014. However, she plans to work stellar career. The career path to her present right up to the end of the year, an role is an interesting one: “When I example of her exceptional work ethic.

16 17 THE PIONEER - ISSUE 142 - DECEMBER 2013 PEOPLE Rising stars An interview with Fatima Al-Mohannadi Ms. Fatima Al-Mohannadi, Corporate Planning Analyst, talks about the honor of representing Qatar at the "One Young World" Summit opening, Johannesburg. recent One Young World Summit she responds, “I would say to in South Africa, her experiences young Qatari graduates that, you as an employee at Qatargas, and are entering a corporate world. That requires a different way of what young Qatari graduates should communicating. Getting used to new cultures and working within a know before they venture into the certain structure and with policies corporate world. is a challenge. You have to learn about hierarchy within the company framework, clarify expectations on your development plan and ask Fatima Jumah Al-Mohannadi the day, to make lasting connections I’m currently involved as a volunteer questions. There is more structure graduated from the University of with like-minded people, and to create at a female community center, and this can be a challenge, but over Qatar with a degree in Economics. positive change around the world.” developing a program to empower time, it would work in your favour.” She joined Qatargas Corporate women and their role in society.” “It was an overwhelming experience Planning in 2007 and steadily Being career-orientated can place and I was proud to represent my Moving on to her role at Qatargas, I ask moved up the ranks to become a demands on personal life. I ask Fatima country. The summit challenged some what attracted Fatima to the Company Corporate Planning Analyst in 2011. how she feels about the work/life of the views I had and presented a as a National graduate in the first balance at Qatargas. She replies, Fatima is a confident, well-spoken global view of issues, giving me new place. She responds, “I joined Qatargas “It is about balance. I believe that individual with a commendable work and exciting perspectives. I am grateful six years ago, after being introduced to the two go hand in hand. In order ethic and a high personal drive to to Sasol for giving me the opportunity the Company’s vision at the career fair. to do well in your career you also overcome challenges. She is an to be a delegate at the summit. I see I applied, was interviewed and offered need a balanced personal life.” excellent team player and also exhibits this as an on-going relationship.” a role within Corporate Planning. At early signs of natural leadership ability. I ask why she had been chosen for that time it was a challenge to work Looking ahead, what are Fatima’s in Ras Laffan. However, Qatargas is hopes for the future of Qatar and the Her enthusiasm and drive is a winning the summit. She explains how her many environmental and social one of the largest contributors to the new generation’s role within it? She combination and is evident in her nation’s revenues and, as such, it has answers, “A brighter future. It sounds numerous achievements over the change projects had put her in good stead for the nomination, “I’m fairly an excellent reputation within the local simplistic yet that is our common goal. past six years and more recently at community. So I knew I was making the It is the time of the youth, the new the One World Summit nomination. active in what I believe in. I want to make a positive change in the world. right decision coming to work here.” talent coming up in our universities and colleges, and across all areas We begin the interview with a question This came through in my application “Qatarization has made a huge impact – science, medicine, management, about Fatima’s nomination to represent and subsequent interviews with the to my career at Qatargas. I have been Volunteering at a school and orphanage in Kenya. even the arts. We are ready for the Qatar at the One Young World Summit deciding panel. Some examples include: very happy with the feedback received transfer of power but with it will in South Africa in October. She says, contributing towards a business plan and support that has led to action come responsibility and we must be “I was chosen from 20 other young for a project on lube oil recycling, in helping me attain a professional six years has definitely contributed transfer knowledge and experience. I’ve accepting of that responsibility on all candidates and selected and sponsored helping out at COP 18 as a volunteer, standard. The door is always open to my personal development and also acquired multicultural experience, setting up Thakafa TakeAway with our shoulders. We live in a globalized by Sasol as the only Qatari delegate – it’s a supportive environment. If I building professionalism. It was a the ability to work effectively with and to attend the summit in October. The a friend to raise awareness among world. It’s not going to change and you need support, in any way, it’s there.” privilege to start my first full-time job in different cultures. This I believe will summit brought together 1,200 young Qatari youth of the challenges we face. can’t close your eyes to it. But I truly, with a multinational team with solid be invaluable in my future career.” people from over 190 countries around At college, I launched an initiative On the experience she has gained deeply believe that we can compete the globe to debate and formulate to empower women through helping working at Qatargas, Fatima says, experience in their respective fields. I ask what the major challenges and collaborate for the common solutions for the pressing issues of them acquire computer skills. And “Working at Qatargas these past A team who are willing to share and facing young graduates are, and good of all nations and all people.”

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An interview with Satoru Shibuta GM, Cosmo Oil, We Doha Representative Office hope“ that Qatargas continues to

Can you please provide mobile phone. Outside office hours Energy Company” in the long run, see Cosmo us with some background I usually go to the Hamad Aquatic expanding the business portfolio in oil E&P, refining & marketing, about yourself and Center for swimming to maintain as a long- physical fitness. Since we seldom petrochemicals and renewable energy. your background in walk out here, especially during the Along with our continuing participation term reliable your company? summer, we need to exercise indoors in upstream projects, Laffan Refinery I started my career at Cosmo Oil to keep in shape and stay healthy. 1, 2 and off-take of various products in Qatar, we would like to explore partner as a shipping and customs clearing Where will the most coordinator in Chiba Refinery, one possibilities of new business not of our refineries in Japan in 1991. significant growth occur only in Qatar but also overseas. ” From there, I got involved in oil in your company over What do you see as tanker operation and scheduling, the next few years? is paying more attention to the Qatari energy sector? Cosmo is a partner of the Laffan representative in Abu Dhabi and our energy industry’s dynamic movement of this country. Refinery and its Expansion Project. Our business relationship with Qatar crude oil and oil products trading In Qatar we are involved in the Ras Besides the above activities we invite greatest challenge? started with an upstream project at El in Tokyo and Singapore. Laffan Refinery expansion project, How do you see your engineers from Qatargas, senior Bunduq Oil Field. El Bunduq is located which will come on stream by 2016. I think the greatest challenge for the company’s relationship managers from Tasweeq and faculty In 2011, I was appointed General offshore on the border between Qatar After commencing Ras Laffan Refinery energy industry is to expand energy from Qatar University to our training Manager of Cosmo Oil - Doha with Qatargas? and UAE and started commercial 2, we expect the refinery to increase its supply to fulfil growing demand, mainly courses conducted at our headquarters representative office. from newly developing countries. Cosmo, as a partner in the Ras Laffan production in 1975. Cosmo is a partner and refineries on a regular basis. international competitiveness through of Bunduq Co., Ltd., the operator of supplying value-added products. To secure competitive energy our Refinery projects, is very satisfied with Can you describe industry needs to invest and develop the excellent relationship it has with the project through United Petroleum What does the future hold a typical day? In the neighboring UAE, one of our further sources of energy, including the Qatargas team under the great Development (UPD). Another upstream for your company in Qatar? project is Karkara and A-Structure affiliates, Abu Dhabi Oil Company infrastructures and logistics. In leadership of H.E. Dr. Mohamed bin My working day starts at 7am. I catch Oil Fields, which are located offshore Along with our continuing participation (ADOC) concluded a new concession this process we need sophisticated Saleh Al Sada and with the Qatargas up on e-mails in the morning and go close to UAE. Cosmo is a shareholder of in upstream projects, Laffan Refinery agreement for Hail Oil Field with the high technology and well-trained CEO, Khalid Al-Thani. We hope that Qatar Petroleum Development (QPD), 1, 2 and off-take of various products out for meetings with QP, Qatargas, government last year. We expect human resources. Since Qatar is an Qatargas continues to see Cosmo which is the operator of these fields. in Qatar, we would like to explore Tasweeq, project partners etc. in it will start production in 2016 and energy-rich country which has the as a long-term reliable partner. possibilities of new business not the area. I don’t stay in ADOC’s production volume will then ability to develop more competitive In procurement of oil, Cosmo is a only in Qatar but also overseas. the office long after closing time double. Cosmo targets to become sources and also attract the highest What is your company’s regular buyer of Qatari crude oil and because I can see e-mails from my a “Vertically Integrated Global quality human resources, the world main contribution to the condensate. In downstream activities,

20 21 THE PIONEER - ISSUE 142 - DECEMBER 2013 PEOPLE New Year New Challenges Be smart, practise S.M.A.R.T One way to ensure that your Achievable: The objective must How does it all fit in? objectives are well focused is to follow be possible with the available Objectives can be seen as part of a What are your New Year’s resolutions? For many of us these will include a personal the SMART system. This acronym has resources, time and within the hierarchy of progressive terms that objective such as going to the gym on a regular basis or giving up a bad habit such been credited to Peter Drucker (1955) Company’s control. help set and shape the strategy of as smoking. Unfortunately, we can fail to keep these goals after just a couple and G.T.Doran (1991) and it is widely a business. It is very important that of weeks or months because we often lack a reliable method to sustain Relevant: To the Company’s Pillars used by many companies: employees understand that meeting improvement, or we do not have the support mechanisms to keep us and your Department’s Objectives. their objectives is linked directly to on target. At Qatargas we do not leave development objectives the overall success of Qatargas in Specific: Outline in a clear to chance – the structure and support exist here for you. Time-Based: Set dates by which achieving our Mission. statement precisely what is the outcomes must be achieved. Below are some useful tips to guide your Objectives required. Setting to help you attain goals. In addition, Learning & Development will be running Measurable: Include a measure th “SMART Clinics” beginning 19 January to enable you to monitor progress Qatargas Mission 2014. Stay tuned for details and best and to know when the objective has wishes in keeping your professional CEO Vision 2015 been achieved. Measures include: New Year resolutions on track during 2014! (Quality, quantity, cost, time and MLT Corporate Level Business plans, objectives and KPIs frequency). COOs Group and Business Level plans, objectives and KPIs Managers Department Level plans, objectives and KPIs Heads Division level plans, objectives and KPIs Employees Individual Objectives

EMPLOYEE SUPERVISOR/MANAGER

Understand cascaded objectives and the link to the Promote a sense of inclusion. Share Department/Division Company’s strategic pillars. Always try to see the big Objectives to allow “buy-in” from your people and picture promote open communication. A • Setting SMART Objectives Discuss with your supervisor the expectations to deliver Set the expectations and have quality ‘360-degree’ C A • Connecting to Company Goals Overall Performance Rating ‘2’, OPR ‘3’ and OPR ’4’ conversations throughout the year regarding • Cascading Objectives performance opportunities and challenges • Cascading Development Opportunities Take ownership of your objectives. Remember that you are Encourage people to develop their own objectives • Setting expectations assessed at the end of the year based on these goals and ensure each are consistent with the Qatargas path • Identifying risks, barriers, opportunities to “Premier” B Use the SMART guidelines to ensure challenging, high- Review your employees’ objectives and make sure • Face to Face Conversation on progress quality objectives and adherence to the 2014 Appraisal they are within the SMART guidelines. This will help • Quality Feedback on results to date Performance Timeline you measure your employees’ success at year end and • Self-disclosure remove any ambiguity. Encourage the employee to have stretching objectives as it has been proven to increase • Refining & Reviewing Objectives one’s productivity. • Acting upon feedback

Address areas of development from the previous year and Specify actions people can take to develop and improve C seek improvement using the 70/20/10 approach performance from the previous year. Seek continuous • Ranking and Rating Sessions improvement • Evaluating performance Seek performance feedback throughout the year. Book a Provide honest and direct coaching and feedback • Rewarding performance monthly time in your calendar to update the IPM system throughout the year and keep records to document • Future objectives regularly to capture progress. That way you avoid missing increases in performance • Areas of growth out any progress details when it is time for Mid-Year and B End-Year evaluations.

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‘Best National Team’ WINNING at MOQP Challenge 2013

Five Qatargas employees won TOGETHER ‘Best National Team’ in the Maersk Oil & QP Challenge 2013, organized by Maersk Oil and Qatar Petroleum on 16th and 17th November.

The Qatargas team ‘Mostakbal’ (meaning ‘Future’ in Arabic), won ‘Best National Team’ at this year’s Maersk Oil & QP (MOQP) 2013 Challenge, with three Qatari team members.

The MOQP Challenge was held in the Zekreet peninsula area, on the west coast of Qatar, about 115km from Doha, and tested a combination of physical activity, leadership and teamwork skills in activities that included orienteering by GPS, completing construction projects, navigating in the desert at night and solving complex problems.

The event raised a total of USD $100,000 for the Qatar Diabetes Association (QDA), part of the Qatar Foundation and a member of the Action on Diabetes partnership. Action on Diabetes is a national initiative to tackle Qatar’s Diabetes epidemic.

Congratulations to all the teams who took part in the Challenge this year and for helping to raise funds for this worthy cause.

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Meet Team ‘Mostakbal’

Waleed Hashim Al-Ansari Bader Hassen Al-Mulla Ali I. Al-Sulaiti Rebecca Grace Tony Litson Captain Waleed is Head of Marine Bader is Head of Fleet 2 Ali joined Qatargas in April 2006 and is Sporty Rebecca is a Succession Tony’s role at Qatargas is Senior Terminals and Fleet Compatibility in Operations(Marine). He joined the the Head of Qatarization and National Planning Specialist in the Learning and Supervisor Employee Relations in the Shipping Department. He joined Shipping Department in 2004 as a Development. He graduated from Development Department at Qatargas. the Human Resources Department. Qatargas in November 2004 as a national trainee and in 2007 he was George Washington University, USA, Outside of work he is an adventurous Away from the office, she is training fresh graduate after completing tasked with managing the building majoring in Computer Engineering. type, and mostly on his bicycle. In for her next triathlon, a sport she loves his studies in Alexandria, as of the Q-Flex and Q-Max vessels for 2011 he cycled coast to coast across Ali is a keen sportsman, playing and competes in at a professional a Second Officer on ocean-going over three years at three separate the USA solo and unsupported. In football and tennis in his spare time. level. She has represented her country vessels. His personal goal is to achieve, Korean shipyards. In 2010 he 2014 he will be making a second He is also the Chairman of Al-Khor (New Zealand) in triathlon for the both at work and in his personal resumed his duties in the Shipping attempt to conquer the Tour Divide, an Community Tennis Committee. Ali says, last two years and was placed in life and to get the balance right. Department as a re-liquefaction ultra-endurance mountain bike race “I have a competitive spirit. I always the top 10 for her age group at the plant specialist and currently leads between Canada and . He loves Commenting on the Challenge, he says, strive to be the winner in any activity I last two world championships. the Fleet Operation Group. competing in outdoor and endurance “I was the Captain of the team. The engage in. I signed up for this challenge She believes everyone can benefit events and is constantly challenging whole thing is challenging especially During his spare time he enjoys to test my leadership and teamwork from an event like MOQP: “With the himself, both mentally and physically. when you need to decide what to do to swimming and football and skills, especially with members that I right training and attitude anyone get the best out of each stage, but in is passionate about making a have never worked with before. I also Speaking about the benefits of the will love this. It’s about the people particular, I found the Chocolate Bar difference in his personal life. wanted to support Qatargas’ CSR Challenge, he says, “I can see how in the team helping each other.I the most challenging as we had to run initiatives and to help by donating to the event enhances skills such as Commenting on the team, he think any initiative that connects a lot and get into the water and so on, the ‘Action on Diabetes’ campaign.” communication, leadership, teamwork says, “Team commitment was the business with community is great. It but I must say Rebecca was our main and problem solving – all vital skills prime contributor to winning in offers a personal element – purpose “energy generator” and she inspired in today’s workplace. On a personal addition to the enthusiasm and and value – to your working life.” me personally to do more than what I level, I would describe it as fun, positivity of the members. The had expected; especially the last lap.” challenging and enriching. I definitely other contribution is that the team made some new friends too.” worked on the basis of ‘All for One and One for All’ therefore the results became greater than expected.”

26 27 THE PIONEER - ISSUE 142 - DECEMBER 2013 MAIN EVENTS 8th Doha International Oil & Gas Exhibition Qatargas recently participated in the 8th Doha International Oil and Gas Exhibition (DIOGE) held under the patronage of H.E. Dr. Mohammed Bin Saleh Al-Sada, Minister of Energy & Industry.

The Exhibition, which took place from the 7th to 10th October, provided a superb opportunity to strengthen relationships with key players and suppliers and to catch up with the latest technologies and developments within the gas industry. Visitors from ExxonMobil to the Global Environment Event hosted by Qatargas. Qatargas exhibited under the Qatar Petroleum pavilion, showcasing the Company’s activities with a th special focus on the Qatargas 2012 5 Hydrate Forum Sustainability Report, which recently won the Sustainability Reporting Award In the know keeps the flow for Qatar’s Industry and Energy Sector. Qatargas recently hosted the 5th North Field th Hydrate Forum, an annual technical seminar 9 GCC Economic by various operators in the North Field, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Doha. Symposium in Stockholm

The “Hydrate Forum” presents an operators in the North Field and This year’s Gulf Cooperation opportunity for operators at the their shareholders, including Qatar Council’s 9th Economic Symposium North Field to share the technology, Petroleum, Qatargas, RasGas, Pearl was hosted in Stockholm by experience, lessons learned and GTL, Dolphin Energy, ExxonMobil, Business Sweden, the Swedish measures taken prior to the start of the ConocoPhillips, Shell and Total Trade & Investment Council, from 7th Hydrate Season in November. participated in the forum. to 9th November 2013 in Stockholm.

Hydrates are crystalline compounds In addition to sharing the experiences The three day symposium resembling ice that form when water of the various operators during the dedicated one full day to each of molecules encage light previous hydrate season, the forum the following topics: ‘The Political such as methane and ethane. There is comprised informative presentations Relations between GCC States a potential risk of hydrate formation on emerging technologies relating and the Kingdom of Sweden’; ‘The during the winter season for all to hydrate inhibition, challenges and Economic Cooperation between operators in the North Field due to mitigation measures on the effects of the GCC States and the Kingdom of low ambient temperature and high hydrate inhibitors, selection of inhibitor Sweden: Reality and Expectations’; operating pressure. The presence of and impact on the environment. and ‘Enhancing Relations and Hydrates is highly undesirable due to Understanding among GCC States fluctuations in pressure and, in some Qatargas shared its experiences and and the Kingdom of Sweden’. extreme cases, restriction of pipeline lessons learned from the previous flow. Accordingly, hydrate prevention is hydrate season and presented a new Qatargas’ participation in day two covered included mutual investment of Sweden and the GCC countries of the utmost importance for business proposal on changing the prevailing – the economic symposium – was opportunities, tourism and energy, within these fields and evaluate areas continuity in the industry. hydrate inhibitor in an effort to arranged by Qatar’s Ministry of and gas and renewable energy. The for enhanced future cooperation. minimize the impact on Energy and Industry and Qatar objective of the symposium was to learn Representatives from all the major the environment. News Agency (QNA). The topics more about the policies and practices

28 29 THE PIONEER - ISSUE 142 - DECEMBER 2013 MAIN EVENTS 2nd Doha Carbon and Energy Forum The 2nd Doha Carbon and Energy Forum (DCEF), held under the patronage of His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Bin Saleh Al-Sada, Minister of Energy and Industry, was held at QNCC from 11th - 13th November.

The Doha Carbon and Energy Forum between Shell, Qatar Petroleum, (DCEF), organized jointly by Qatar Imperial College of London and Foundation, Qatar Petroleum and the Qatar Science and Technology ExxonMobil Qatar, provides a platform Park. The center will help build for a select panel of experts to discuss Qatar’s capacity in Carbon Capture energy and greenhouse gas challenges and Storage.” facing Qatar and the wider region. Highlighting the efforts by the State Qatargas and Contractor representatives at the recently held Qatargas Contractor Forum. The Forum builds on the pioneering of Qatar in terms of energy efficiency, work of the inaugural 2010 event by he said, “Qatar Vision 2030 and the establishing Qatar as a champion of Qatar National Development Strategy st government and industrial partnerships 2011-2016 aim at reducing the energy Contractors’ 1 to explore technological solutions to intensity of electricity consumption Ghanim Al-Kuwari, Qatargas Chief the challenge of providing the world through awareness campaigns, Operating Officer – Administration, with energy while mitigating the standardization; and seasonal speaking at the inaugural session of the 2nd Doha Carbon and Energy Forum. impacts of energy production and use. equipment maintenance shutdowns. th standards. Qatargas’ Ten Life Saving current and future projects and Qatar, through studies, innovation On 9 October, Qatargas is a strategic sponsor Rules were also highlighted during on how service providers can within its industrial sector, of the forum that brings together Qatargas hosted the day. Qatargas’ expectations add value to the process. and extensive flare reduction international, regional, and Qatari from contractors during the programs, is contributing towards the first Contractor Sean C. Ryan and Antonio Viloria experts to discuss current emerging tendering process were discussed enhancing energy efficiency. from Maintenance contributed with and innovative technologies in carbon Forum at the Hilton and the forum provided a good Research is also ongoing within the a presentation that looked at future capture and storage, alternative opportunity for contractors to ask private and education domain to Hotel, Doha. activities and how achieving world- energy and energy efficiency. question and to clarify issues. increase understanding related to class contractor safety performance At the inaugural session, energy efficiency.” Delegates were welcomed by Abdulla would require a cultural shift for both The Forum brought together Qatargas’ We at Qatargas Qatargas Chief Operating Officer – Al-Subaey, Supply Manager, who Qatargas’ employees and contractors. Mr. Al-Kuwari also underlined key contractors under the theme Administration, Ghanim Al-Kuwari, introduced the theme of the meeting are very much Qatargas’ efforts in reducing its “Fostering Relationship”. The event Nader Badran, representing “ delivered a speech that outlined the “Fostering Relationship – Grasp carbon footprint, stating, “We at was a unique opportunity for open the Opportunities, Strengthen Safety, Environment and Quality aligned with the current and future developments Qatargas are very much aligned communication between Qatargas collaboration and pushing forward Officer provided an overview in the State of Qatar with regard to with the State of Qatar’s vision to and its contractors and to build for a more responsive Company- State of Qatar’s carbon capture and storage, climate and stressed the importance of contribute to reducing our carbon Contractor Relationship”. change, alternative fuels and energy relationships for sustainable growth. Qatargas’ Ten Life Saving Rules. footprint and we are doing so via vision to contribute efficiency. Jassim Abdulla Jassim Al-Mohannadi, initiatives such as reduced flaring, At the event, Qatargas repeated Qatargas values and promotes Qatargas Onshore Operations Manager, to reducing our On the topic of carbon capture and greenhouse gas management its commitment to support and strong long-term relationships delivered an address in which he storage, he said, “Carbon capture and strategy, by exploring carbon develop the local service providers and equal opportunities to all. put an emphasis on looking ahead, carbon footprint storage can have a critical role to play capture and storage and revising on its journey as the world’s premier The Contractor Forum is designed Qatargas’ expectations and the in managing our carbon footprint. energy efficiency studies in LNG Company. Presentations were to focus on structured supplier common areas where improvement is Ghanim Al-Kuwari There are demonstration projects in collaboration with Qatar Petroleum. given that helped the participants segmentation and establish the ” expected in enhancing performance, several countries with research and We are committed to a sustainable to understand more about Qatargas right relationship model along with Chief Operating Officer – skills, expertize and capabilities development ongoing at multiple environment and look forward to operations, new and ongoing projects effective supplier performance Administration, Qatargas among the Company’s contractors. levels. Qatar has also formed the gaining valuable insights, to better and maintenance activities. The scorecards. Only through working Qatar Carbonates and Carbon Storage understand ways of managing our forum also highlighted Qatargas’ Alae Sadic Al-Hassan, Qatargas together and holding such events Research Centre and is funding a $70 emissions from the distinguished commitment to maintain the highest Ventures Manager, gave a presentation as the Qatargas Contractor Forum million, 10-year research partnership experts who have assembled here.” safety, health and environmental providing an overview of Qatargas’ can we achieve our shared goals.

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Safety Talk

Delegates at the recent Engineering Forum held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Doha.

Engineering Collaboration Delegates at the second Qatargas Contractors’ Safety Forum held at the Renaissance Hotel, Doha.

Qatargas to achieve Premier Safety A key driver for the Qatargas and RasGas jointly hosted the tenth annual Qatargas recently partnerships and promoted open performance is through the support Engineering Forum recently at the Four Seasons Hotel and frank discussion with the aim of of its contractors. We need to speak Forum is to promote in Doha. hosted its second continuing and securing excellence the same safety language and seek “ on critical HSE issues. The talks networking and we The Forum, which brings together engineering experts Contractors' Safety the same vision, commitment also explored requirements and and objectives.” are fortunate to have from energy companies, academia and the private sector, Forum for 2013 at the expectations of both contractors is an important opportunity to share technical expertise, and Qatargas in providing a safe Mats Gjers, Qatargas Chief participation from our discuss latest developments and highlight best practice Renaissance Hotel and healthy workplace. Operating Officer – Operations, Shareholders, fellow activities underway in Qatar. It also provides networking in Doha, reinforcing also delivered an address opportunities for professionals in the engineering field. The format of the forum was in which he stressed the importance Ventures at Ras Laffan the commitment to “Breaking the Barriers” and of working together and breaking This year’s Forum was split into three sessions: incorporated interactive breakout any barriers between Qatargas and academia as well as Operational Excellence, Sustainability and LNG Supporting collaboration with sessions to provide for time to discuss and its contractors, saying, “We Activities. The presentations covered a wide range of strong representation contractors on safety. issues and brainstorm improvement are trying to break those barriers topics in each of these areas. A total of 21 presentations from across Qatargas opportunities. through collaboration and events were made – seven in each session. Representatives of The Forum, the second such event, During the Forum, Randy Stadler, such as this safety forum and seeking Qatargas, RasGas, Qatar Petroleum, ExxonMobil and Shell brought together HSE leaders from and RasGas Qatargas Chief Safety, Environment feedback from all of you so that we all gave presentations at the Forum. Qatargas’ contractors, Shareholders and Quality Officer welcomed can improve together. There are lots and Qatargas assets and projects Dean King” participants and urged Qatargas and of opportunities for synergy and and encouraged open discussion on contractor personnel to put their collaboration. We value all your input Engineering Manager various topics concerning safety. Qatargas heads together and focus efforts and feedback during this forum. And The event provided an opportunity for on achieving work targets safely, I would like to re-emphasize Qatargas’ Qatargas and its valued contractors to effectively and on time. He said, “Our commitment to support showcase their HSE programs and to goal has always been to establish a and willingness to work together highlight issues of common concern. real partnership with our contractors. to break the barriers.” The forum further strengthened We believe that the only way for

32 33 THE PIONEER - ISSUE 142 - DECEMBER 2013 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSiBILITY Sustainability Reporting a Winner Qatargas has won the Sustainability Reporting Awards for Qatar’s Industry and Energy Sector in recognition of its 2012 Sustainability Report. JBOG wins

Qatargas is leading the way with its Sustainability sustainability initiatives within the Qatar Industry and Energy Sector. The Company 2012 Sustainability Report, which outlines the various Award at O&G key achievements and initiatives in this important field, was lauded at the Annual Sustainability Reporting Awards. Qatargas won the award for Year 2013 its excellent performance related to this year’s focus areas: “Energy & Water Management” and “Workforce Qatargas’ Jetty Boil-Off Gas Recovery Project (JBOG) Health and Well-being”. won the ‘Sustainability Award of the Year’ at the official The 2012 Sustainability Report book launch for The Oil & Gas Year Qatar 2103 in Doha highlights the sustainability journey His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Bin Saleh Al-Sada, Minister of Energy and Industry, presented the award th the Company is undertaking and to Khalid Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, CEO, Qatargas. on 16 September. details past corporate citizenship Qatargas Chief Operating Officer, Engineering and Ventures, Sheikh Khalid Bin Abdulla Al-Thani. milestones as well as planned future activities being developed in line with future generations, Qatargas has Commenting on the award, Khalid Bin the Qatar National Vision 2030. The The JBOG project is the largest The Oil & Gas Year is an exclusive developed an approach to enhanced Khalifa Al-Thani said, “I am delighted Report also captures the significant investment of its kind in emissions series of yearly reports that cover the water treatment through the use to receive this award on behalf of all sustainable commitment Qatargas reduction projects in the world with a entire oil and gas supply chain, as well The JBOG of Membrane Bio Reactor (MBR) our people in Qatargas. We uphold continues to undertake, in all areas capital investment of around $1 billion as the financial sector institutions that technology. And work to promote the highest standards of energy use, of its business, to create long-term dollars. The project enables boiled-off underpin oil and gas developments, responsible energy management project“ is partnerships based on trust, ingenuity, disease prevention and greater gas to be collected from LNG ships and including banks, private equity firms and energy conservation, with an innovation and collaboration, awareness of important health issues compressed at a central facility. The and investment funds. has led us to make real progress in unwavering commitment to the care compressed gas is then sent to the the largest contributing towards the long- On receiving the award on behalf safeguarding the health and wellbeing and protection of the environment for LNG producers to be consumed as fuel term economic, environmental and of Qatargas, the Company Chief of Qatargas employees. generations to come. or converted back into LNG. The JBOG investment social value of the communities and Operating Officer, Engineering and Project will recover 90% of the gas environments in which it operates. His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Bin “Moving forward, Qatargas will Ventures, Sheikh Khalid Bin Abdulla continue to focus its efforts based on currently being flared during Liquefied Saleh Al-Sada, Minister of Energy Al-Thani, said, “It is a great pleasure of its kind… Qatargas’ recent sustainability the four solid pillars that underpin all Natural Gas (LNG) ship loading at the and Industry, presented the award and honor to receive on behalf of advances and initiatives have Port of Ras Laffan, the equivalent of our business activities: our people, Qatargas the ‘Sustainability Award of contributed to the achievement. to Khalid Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, some 0.6 million tonnes per year of in the world, innovation, operating excellence and the Year’ for the development of the Projects such as a Flare Management CEO, Qatargas, in a ceremony held LNG, which is enough natural gas to corporate social responsibility,” Jetty Boil-Off Gas recovery project. Plan, are part of a management and at the Qatar National Convention power more than 300,000 homes, he added. At Qatargas, we are committed to the with a capital oversight strategy that minimizes Centre. The event was organised by resulting in a reduction of 1.6 million responsible development of natural flaring associated with our activities. HSE Regulations and Enforcement tonnes per annum carbon dioxide resources whilst maintaining a strong investment In the field of responsible water Directorate (DG) at the Ministry of emissions. use and its conservation for Energy and Industry. environmental record, ensuring The JBOG project has also had an sustainability and contributing to the of around outstanding safety record of 15 million State of Qatar objective to minimize man-hours without any lost time the environmental footprint of the incident – an achievement recognized LNG Industry.” $1 billion recently at the Qatar Oil and Gas Industry Excellence Awards. dollars ” 34 35 THE PIONEER - ISSUE 142 - DECEMBER 2013 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSiBILITY

New The Qatargas League“ will play a very Qatargas significant role in developing the future of Qatari football and League specifically the performance of our players Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-Thani” kicks off President of Qatar Football Association

Previously known as the Q League, was attended by Sheikh Hamad bin partner of one of the most important to grow in the years to come that the agreement changes the name of Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-Thani, President leagues in Qatari football. We thank this will ultimately benefit football the league to the “Qatargas League” of Qatar Football Association (QFA), Qatargas for their support and look and our budding young talents in this and will include the participation of 18 Khalid Bin Khalifa A-Thani, Chief forward to working with them for important game.” reserve and second division teams. Executive Officer of Qatargas, Ghanim years to come.” As one of the leading energy Al-Kuwari, Chief Operating Officer The new league kicked off on the 21st companies in the world, Qatargas’ - Administration, Qatargas, Khalid Khalid Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Chief September 2013 and will run until support for the league is an integral Al-Kuwari, Director of Marketing and Executive Officer of Qatargas, said, the 17th December 2013. The matches part of the Company's corporate Qatargas signs Communications of QFA, and Mansour “We are delighted to be part of this are played in nine different stadia, social responsibility program in the three-year deal with Rashid Al-Naimi, Public Relations exciting league that brings together including , Qatar, , field of sports. Manager of Qatargas, as well as some of the most aspiring young Qatar Football Association , Lekhwiya, Al Arabi, Al representatives of the local media. footballers in Qatar. We are hopeful Qatargas is supporting a number of (QFA) to become Wakrah, Al Khor, and . Games that Qatargas’ support for the league other games that attract youngsters will be played according to a standard The sponsorship deal allows QFA to Title Sponsor of the new will go a long way in taking Qatar and that are fast gaining popularity league format where two teams from use the Qatargas logo in all advertising Qatargas League. football to new heights, especially as in Qatar, such as Badminton, Golf, Ice the second division will progress to and makes it the exclusive named the country is making preparations to Hockey and even Chess, which it is the Qatar Stars League (QSL) based partner for the Q League over the next host the World Cup in 2022. I thank hoped will all contribute to the human on their ranking, whilst the 13th and three years. the Qatar Football Association for development pillar of Qatar National 14th placed teams in QSL will face providing us this opportunity to be Vision 2030. relegation from QSL to the new Commenting on the sponsorship deal, part of the State of Qatar efforts to Qatargas League. Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-Thani, President of QFA said, “The be one of the world’s leading sports A signing ceremony, held at QFA Qatar Football Association is pleased destinations. We are hopeful that our Headquarters in Tower, to welcome Qatargas as the named cooperation with QFA will continue

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Big on badminton Qatargas is the title sponsor of the biggest open badminton championship organised by Qatar Badminton Association. Awards Ceremony The Qatargas-sponsored Open Badminton Championship prize distribution ceremony was held at the Qatar Table Tennis Association’s Training Centre in Ras Abu Aboud. Mansour Rashid Al-Naimi, Qatargas Public Relations Manager, presented prizes to the winners and runners- up. Winners and runners up received trophies and cash awards and all the This initiative participants received certificates. Cheong Zhi Row, daughter of from Qatargas Qatargas’ employee Cheong Kok “ Yew, Shift Supervisor in RLTO, won Mansour Rashid Al-Naimi, Public Relations Manager, Qatargas and Talal Al-Mawlawi, Board Member, the runner’s up position in the Girls Qatar Badminton Association. clearly Under-13 Category.

demonstrates Over 500 players competed for top Badminton Association in organising positions in 25 events, held across this prestigious tournament which Mansour Rashid Al-Naimi, Public Relations Manager, Qatargas with Cheong Zhi Row, Runner-up in Girls' its commitment various age groups in the Qatargas lines up a large array of badminton Under-13 Category (daughter of Qatargas' employee, Cheong Kok Yew). Open Badminton Championships in players in Qatar right from school to the local November.The tournament was held children under the age of 10 up to from 13th to 16th November at Qatar veterans of both genders. Our support community and Table Tennis Association’s indoor for the game forms part of a strategy training courts. we have adopted in developing a helps promote group of sports activities that are Juniors played in sixteen categories fast gaining popularity in Qatar. This the Sport for Under 10, Under 13, Under 16 and strategy mainly aims at introducing Under 19 years of age. For boys young sporting talent available at and girls, both singles and doubles grass root level and nurturing them Life values we championships were held under all in the best possible manner thereby categories. Seniors played in nine contributing to achieving the goals of have adopted at categories: Men’s Singles and doubles Qatar National Vision 2030.” in level A and B, Women’s Singles and Qatar Olympic Doubles, Mixed Doubles, Masters’ Talal Al-Mawlawi, Board Member of Doubles and Veterans’ Doubles. All the the Qatar Badminton Association, Committee matches were conducted on a knock responded by saying, “We thank out basis. Qatargas for its commendable support to this championship which, we expect, Talal Al-Mawlawi Commenting on the contest, Mansour will help propel Qatar into the world ” Mansour Rashid Al-Naimi, Public Relations Rashid Al-Naimi, Public Relations Board Member, Qatar map of yet another increasingly Manager, Qatargas with AbdulQader Ahmed Manager, Qatargas said, “Qatargas popular sporting event.” Yahya, Men's Singles Champion of the Qatargas Badminton Association is pleased to support the Qatar Qatargas and Qatar Badminton Association officials with the winners and runners up. Open Badminton Championship.

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I am proud to say that this is Golf Open “the oldest and th one of the most reaches the 15 popular and eagerly awaited Qatargas successfully hosted the 15th edition of its annual golf corporate golfing tournament ‘The Qatargas Open’ at the Doha Golf Club. events in Qatar This year’s Qatargas Open, a much Anna Hrindova won the winner’s golfing events in Qatar. I would anticipated event in Qatar’s sporting trophy in the ladies category. Among like to thank the Doha Golf Club Mr Alaa Abu Jbara th ” calendar, took place on the 4 and Qatargas employees, Wong Yung Yuan for their support over the years in Qatargas Chief Junior golfers on the QGA Junior Golf Programme. 5th of October. Qatar Golf Association claimed the top position. making this tournament a success Operating Officer, players, Qatargas employees, year after year.” Mr Alaa Abu Jbara, Qatargas Chief stakeholders, and companies based in Commercial Operating Officer, Commercial & He concluded by saying, “Promoting Ras Laffan Industrial City, banks, and & Shipping Shipping, presented prizes to the and supporting sports is an integral embassies participated in this year’s winners during the awards ceremony. part of Qatargas’ corporate social Qatargas tournament. Addressing the players, guests and responsibility program. Our efforts in The event also included a special media present at the ceremony, Mr this area support the objectives of the tournament for juniors that was held Abu Jbara said, “Congratulations to Qatar National Vision 2030.” Golf Juniors tee on the Academy course. As well as the winners and thanks to all of you In addition to the tournament, for the main awards there were prizes for the wonderful participation. the third year running, Qatargas for the longest drive and closest shot "The fifteenth edition of Qatargas organized a charity sale alongside th to the pin. Open has come to a very successful the tournament. Proceeds were off for 4 time After two days of exciting, competitive conclusion. I am proud to say that matched by the Company, doubling the play, Alan Robinson was declared the this is the oldest and one of the most charitable contribution presented to a overall winner with 42 points, while popular and eagerly awaited corporate local Qatar charity. For the fourth consecutive season, Qatargas supports the Qatar Golf Association (QGA) by sponsoring the QGA Junior Golf Program.

Qatargas’ support for the 2013-2014 among juniors in Qatar. For the past 14 QGA Junior Golf Program is aimed years, Qatargas has also organized the at helping to popularise the game of hugely successful Men’s and Women’s golf in Qatar, especially amongst the Qatargas Open Golf tournament. younger generation. The Company also extends its support The Golf Association in cooperation to various sports and games inside the with the Doha Golf Club organises country as part of its overall strategy weekly golf competitions throughout to promote achievement of the goals the year. Junior Qatari players of the of the Human Development pillar of Golf Association as well as members the Qatar National Vision 2030. of the Doha Golf Club participate in Promoting and supporting sporting these events. activities is an important element As part of the program that runs from of Qatargas’ corporate social September 2013 to May 2014, young responsibility program. The Company golfers will benefit from golf education has recently announced its support and training in addition to weekly golf of a number of evolving sports in events, as part of the QGA’s objective Qatar that include badminton, chess of building a whole new team of and ice hockey, in a bid to nurture young talents and contribute to talented young golfers for the future popularizing these activities in the and Qatargas believes its support will local community. help to improve the standard of golf Competitors and winners at the 15th Qatargas Open Golf Tournament

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Qatargas was the sponsor of the 3-day Chess Festival Open for under 14 year olds, held at the end of October.

Mansour Rashid Al-Naimi, Qatargas Public Relations Manager, with Heather Ryan QMIHA President and players. Qatargas Pearl Sponsor

that are fast gaining popularity in of Ice Hockey Season Qatar. This strategy aims primarily at introducing young talent available at the grass roots level and nurturing Qatargas has announced its sponsorship of the Qatar Minor Ice them in the best possible manner, thereby contributing to achieving the Hockey Association (QMIHA) for the 2013-2014 Ice Hockey season. goals of Qatar National Vision 2030.” Mr. Al-Naimi went on to praise Qatargas’ support as ‘Pearl popularize them in Qatar and introduce the quality of play by the young Sponsor’ comes as part of the youngsters to this exciting sport.” contenders as well as the excellent Company’s ongoing corporate social organisation and work by the Qatar Minor Ice Hockey Association responsibility initiatives in the field committee and volunteer helpers of sport. (QMIHA) President Heather Ryan, and confirmed that Qatargas will be said, “We would very much like to We will sponsoring the event again next year. The 2013-14 Ice Hockey Season thank Qatargas for its generous began on 16th September and offers have over Khalifa Mohammed Al-Hitmi, President support. This year we will have over “ of the Qatar Chess Association, ice-hockey for both boys and girls 140 children playing ice-hockey from age 5 (beginners) right through said, “We thank Qatargas for its here in Doha, including a number of 140 children commendable support for this to under 18s (bantam). This season, Qatari nationals, representing a 17% championship which will help QMIHA plans on hosting three regional increase in registration from last playing ice promote the game of Chess in Qatar ice-hockey tournaments, here in Doha, year. Our players actively compete in particularly as this championship is inviting teams from Abu Dhabi, Dubai, tournaments throughout the GCC. Last targeting youngsters. Chess, as we all Al-Ain and . hockey here in season our under-nines team won gold know, has such benefits as developing Mansour Rashid Al-Naimi, Qatargas in Dubai, our U12B&C won Silver in Abu Doha, including mental skills of children and is directly Public Relations Manager said, “We Dhabi, our U12C won Bronze in Doha linked to their education and growth. are very pleased to support the and our U15B won Gold in Abu Dhabi. The first Qatargas Open Chess Ceremony, Mansour Rashid Al-Naimi, This noble gesture from Qatargas a number manifests the Company’s deep Qatar Minor Ice Hockey Association Our children are true ambassadors of Tournament was held at the Aspire Public Relations Manager said, commitment to the local community during this season. Our support forms sports in Qatar.” Ladies Club over three days from “Qatargas is pleased to support the of Qatari and its keenness in developing part of a social investment strategy 24th to 26th October and attracted Qatar Chess Association in organising During the 2013-2014 season, QMIHA a generation with high mental we adopted in supporting evolving 176 young players, both boys and this tournament which is aimed at will also be cooperating closely with nationals capabilities.” sports and popularizing it, thereby girls, all living in Qatar, who competed bringing together a large number of the Qatar Olympic Committee to contributing to the goals of the State for the title. young chess enthusiasts in Qatar. This was the first Qatargas Open of Qatar’s National Vision 2030. We ensure cross training of aspiring young Heather Ryan” ”Our support for the game of chess Tournament and is set to become a believe that our support for evolving Qatari national ice-hockey players QMIHA President Commenting on Qatargas’ support forms part of a strategy we adopted in permanent annual fixture of Qatar’s sports, including Ice Hockey, will help within the QMIHA. for the championship at the Awards developing a group of sports activities sporting calendar.

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In times gone by, the journey by “dhow or larger cargo transporter would have taken two to three months ”

British Artist Ben Barbour.

Ben Barbour Ben stands in the middle of one of the The journey follows, in part, the Ben says, “In times gone by, the galleries of Building No.18, Katara, old pearl and commodities trading journey by dhow or larger cargo surrounded by the art from his route travelled by dhows and booms transporter would have taken two to journey on . The various (larger cargo carrying ships that were three months. Today the Q-Flex ships A journey in art drawings and paintings are organised common in the region up until fairly clip along at 19 Knots, faster than in chronological order going clockwise recently). The ship and her crew set some speedboats. Qatar has always th been reliant on the sea, first for pearls around every wall of the space, out from Qatar on 20 July, passing and now with the vital delivery of LNG British artist Ben Barbour spent 20 days on the starting with Day 1, the loading of Fujairah and Muscat down the Arabian to all corners of the globe.” Q-Flex LNG tanker Al Karaana travelling from LNG and departure from Ras Laffan, Sea, through the Gulf of Aden to through to Day 20, arriving at the the Red Sea and the Gulf of Suez On explaining how he approached the Ras Laffan, Qatar along the historical pearl final destination, South Hook terminal, and the Suez Canal, then across the journey and the art, Ben explains, trading route and then on to the South Hook Milford Haven. Mediterranean Sea. Unlike the dhows “Prior to boarding the ship, I had of yesteryear, Al Karaana travelled preconceptions of what it would be terminal in Milford Haven, South . Throughout the voyage Ben Barbour on to Crete, through the Straits of like. I had an idea of how I was going to documented and recorded life aboard Gibralta to the Atlantic Ocean, across approach the project but on day one the ship with sketches and paintings the Bay of Biscay and on to arrive at it all changed. With just a few minutes focussing on crewmembers and the Milford Haven in Wales twenty days to capture each scene, I used a fast day-to-day operation of the vessel. later on the 8th August. sketch technique using pencil and

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Qatar has always been“ reliant on the sea, first for pearls and now with the vital delivery of LNG to all corners of the globe ”

charcoal, sometimes paint, and a single solid colour – blue or red – which I developed throughout the voyage.” The fast scribbles create a series of lively, fluid sketches that capture a snapshot of the action four months off. Everyone on board on board. was lovely and incredibly tolerant. In this digital age, Ben was surprised to discover the They all went out of their way to make captain of the Al Karaana still used paper charts in me feel welcome.” addition to the high tech navigational aids on the Is he pleased with his work? He ship’s bridge. Seas change over time; the maps and answers, “Without a doubt. There’s charts become out of date and are cancelled. Seeing a real technical and mechanical feel an opportunity, Ben incorporated the maps into some to the work which I really like.” Would of his artworks, creating interesting collages that he do it again? He responded with a plotted the actual journey. smile, “You know, I would have joined the crew on the return leg. Seriously!” At first the crew were a little sceptical of the resident artist with his sketchbook, pencils and brushes, yet, Anyone visiting the gallery would be over time, friendships grew and the men were happy taken by the sheer amount of work up to be the subject of his work. Ben says, “In a way, on the walls. Twenty days at sea had having someone paint your portrait is less intimidating produced over 100 works, of which 54 than having a camera in your face. Drawing is a very were on show, averaging five a day. innocent way of recording a scene. The crew soon Granted some were quick sketches relaxed having me around.” but there were also detailed portraits, collages and even a screen print. The tighter, more detailed portraits of the crew took 2-3 hours each and, on initial view, seem to capture What’s next for Ben? Well you could what appear to be moments of reflection. But, as Ben say his plans are all at sea – he hasn’t yet decided what his next project will reveals, the crew are in fact in a state of ‘Chronic be. However, there are plans to exhibit Unease’, a state where they are in constant readiness the work at Milford Haven for a month for danger from other ships, hazards and obstructions. and then, who knows? Art is, after all, As Ben stands and discusses some of the portraits, he a voyage of discovery. says, “You’ve got to admire these guys. It’s a hard life – four months at sea away from home and family and

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Qatar UK‒Celebrating a Year Qatargas engineers of Cultural Exchange join Qatar Society Qatargas has been a platinum sponsor of Qatar of Engineers UK 2013, a year-long cultural exchange program between the State of Qatar and the UK. Affairs Committee, QSE, and Ibrahim Al-Sulaiti, Board Member and Head of Mutual recognition, understanding and appreciation of Qatari Activities Committee at QSE. and British cultures were cultivated throughout the year with over 70 entertaining and educational events organized in Mansour Rashid Al-Naimi, PR both nations. Qatar UK 2013 was coordinated by the Manager of Qatargas, said, “We are British Council and the Qatar Museums Authority very much pleased to be the first (QMA) with the aim of strengthening bilateral corporate partner of Qatar Society relations through creating lasting of Engineers to provide an added partnerships between institutions value for our national engineers as and individuals in each of the this will help them be part of the countries. broader engineering community in the country. We hope that other companies and organisations in the country will follow suit so that the Qatari engineering community can benefit from the extensive networking and training opportunities provided by QSE. Apart from all national engineers presently working Mansour Rashid Al-Naimi, Qatargas Public Relations Manager, presents a memento from Qatargas with Qatargas, every new national Ben Barbour Exhibition In addition to Qatar UK events going to QSE Chairman Ahmad Jassim Al-Jolo. Also present (from L to R) are Khalid Ahmed Al-Nasr, Board engineer joining the Company will During November 2013, following on in Qatar, unique cultural exchange Member and Head of Finance Committee of QSE, Mohammed Hassan Al-Naimi, Board Member and Head Qatar UK of Membership Affairs Committee, QSE, and Ibrahim Al-Sulaiti, Board Member and Head of Activities automatically become a member of this British artist’s artistic voyage events were also organized in the Committee at QSE. the society.” from Qatar to the UK on a vessel UK including: transporting Qatargas’ LNG, The Qatargas has undertaken numerous Highlights: Doha -based artist’s line drawings V&A Pearls Exhibition In an initiative to support and enhance the initiatives to considerably enhance and sketches were on display in At the Victoria and Albert Museum, the strength of its national workforce, London and exploring the history Relics: Damien Hirst Exhibition Katara’s art exhibition center for strength of Qatargas national workforce, the including engineers from different of pearls until 22nd January 2014, AL RIWAQ three weeks. Company has enrolled all Qatari engineers with specialized disciplines. Its ongoing collaboration with Qatar University Doha Exhibition Space, the artist’s Hey’Ya: Arab Women in Sport Café Scientifique includes a variety of sponsorships first retrospective solo exhibition in Exhibition at the National Football the Qatar Society of Engineers (QSE). a series of informal events during such as a Chemical Engineering the Middle East. Museum, Manchester until 13th October. November where scientists hosted Research Chair, membership in the The new initiative will boost the ceremony on the sidelines of the 7th talks in public cafés and parks across Ferozkoh: Traditional Arts from Gas Processing Centre Consortium, IEEE-GCC Conference and Exhibition, Doha. Topics varied from observation a contemporary Afghanistan knowledge and skills of national Gasna Contest for School and in human beings and animals to star- held during 17th - 20th November 2013 Exhibition at the Leighton House engineers and supports Qatarization University Students, Senior Plant gazing on the Corniche. Museum, London until 19th January within the Company. This membership at the Qatar National Convention Design Contest for University will cover all existing engineers Centre. Attendees included Mansour Students and Engineering Week. ‘Women in Science’ Day 2014. as well as those who will join the Rashid Al-Naimi, Qatargas Public in collaboration with Qatar Shell The Platinum Sponsorship of Qatar Company in the future. It will Relations Manager, and Ahmad The partnership with the Qatar at Qatar University on the 27 Society of Engineers forms part UK has formed part of Qatargas’ facilitate exchange of knowledge Jassim Al-Jolo, Chairman, Qatar November, with talks and workshops of the Qatargas Corporate Social Corporate Social Responsibility program and help them keep abreast of state- Society of Engineers. Also present from leading and aspiring Qatari and Responsibility program which seeks and demonstrates the Company’s of-the-art technology and ongoing at the ceremony were Khalid Ahmed UK female scientists. to boost Qatarisation efforts across commitment to promoting activities in Al-Nasr, Board Member and Head developments in their various the Company. the fields of education, art, culture, and of Finance Committee of QSE, The Immortal, 1997-2005. Photographed by International Schools Football engineering disciplines. Prudence Cuming Associates © Damien Hirst Tournament sports within the local community. Mohammed Hassan Al-Naimi, Board and Science Ltd. All rights reserved. DACS 2013 12th - 18th December in Doha. The initiative was announced in a Member and Head of Membership

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Supporting relief efforts around the world So far, we Humanitarian efforts are an integral part of the have delivered Qatargas Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) “ program and the Company has always been various kinds responsive to supporting communities around

the world who need immediate assistance. In Mansour Rashid Al-Naimi, Public Relations Manager, Qatargas (Right), presents a memento to of aid including Dr. Mohammed Salah Ibrahim, Executive Director at RAF Charity, (Middle) and Ali Al-Kuwari, this article we outline Qatargas’ most recent Head of Public Relations, at RAF (Left). food, shelter humanitarian initiatives, notably, donations to and medical Somalia, the and Syria. A helping hand in Syria support to more Qatargas has made a donation The donations were made up of funds currently under siege by government than 100,000 to Qatar Red Crescent’s recently raised at the two-day charity sale, forces and the people there are facing launched Syrian Relief Campaign which was held alongside this year’s a severe humanitarian crisis. which aims to alleviate the suffering of Qatargas Golf Open on 4th and 5th Commenting on the donations, refugees as part Syrian refugees. October and an additional contribution Mansour Rashid Al Naimi, PR directly from Qatargas. In the first week of October, Qatar Red Manager, Qatargas said, “We are of the Help Us Crescent launched the Syrian Relief Red Crescent will use the money in a proud to make these donations to Campaign, titled “Help Us”. A week variety of relief projects in Syria that Qatar Red Crescent and RAF. These campaign later Qatargas made a substantial will include the provision of shelter, charitable organisations are doing donation to the campaign following emergency food and medical support a commendable job in helping the Saad Shaheen Al Kaabi fundraising activity at the Qatargas to thousands of displaced people displaced Syrian people. At Qatargas ” th Director, Fund-Raising Golf Open Championships on the 4 inside the country. The campaign aims our objective is to build enduring and 5th October. to raise QR10 million to help ease the partnerships with organisations that and Investment sufferings of the Syrian people. can make a real difference in the life A similar donation was made to the Qatar Red Crescent of the needy and deserving people. We Sheikh Thani Abdullah Foundation for RAF-Charity will use their donation to are sure that Red Crescent and RAF Humanitarian Services (RAF-Charity) provide food, clothing and medicine can undertake this in the most fitting in support of its own Syrian relief for 1.5 million people at Ghouta, a manner.” campaign titled “Ghouta Appeals green agricultural belt surrounding Saad Shaheen Al-Kaabi, Director, Fund-Raising and Investment at Qatar Red Crescent, receives for Help”. the city of Damascus. The area is the donation from Mansour Rashid Al-Naimi, Public Relations Manager, Qatargas.

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QR1 million in solidarity

Abdul Naser Mohammed Al Yafi’ee, Executive Director for Fund Raising at Qatar Charity, Mansour Rashid Al-Naimi, Qatargas Public Relations Manager, Jassim Al Mansouri, Head of Marketing and Public Relations, Qatar Charity, and Hamad Ali Al Awi, PR Supervisor at Qatargas.

Qatargas has contributed to the Qatar I also thank the Qatargas Management Solidarity Day campaign by donating for supporting this campaign and one million Qatari Riyals to Qatar special thanks to Qatar Charity for Charity in support of humanitarian their efforts in this regard.” efforts being undertaken to help the Abdul Naser Mohammed Al-Yafi’ee, victims of the recent natural disasters Executive Director for Fund Raising in Somalia and the Philippines. at Qatar Charity, said, “I would The donation was a result of the like to express my sincere thanks directive of His Excellency Dr. and appreciation to Qatargas for Mohammed Bin Saleh Al-Sada, its generous contribution to Qatar Minister of Energy & Industry and Solidarity Day with the people of Chairman of the Board of Directors the Philippines and Somalia. This Flexible Mansour Rashid Al-Naimi, Qatargas Public Relations Manager presents a memento to Abdul of Qatargas. campaign is aimed at supporting the Naser Mohammed Al Yafi’ee, Executive Director relief efforts to help those who have With 42 million tons of capacity, for Fund Raising at Qatar Charity. The money will be used by Qatar been affected by these calamities. Charity to supply food, water, we work to meet your needs. medicine and shelter for those who The contribution by Qatargas reflects have been affected by the natural the positive image of the people and disasters in the two countries. organizations in Qatar who are known As the largest LNG producer in the world with 42 MTA, we work every day to all over the world for supporting such meet our customers’ needs around the world by safely and efficiently Commenting on Qatargas’ financial humanitarian endeavours.” contribution to the campaign, operating our world-class facilities in Qatar. Our diverse and high caliber Mansour Rashid Al-Naimi, Qatargas “Qatargas’ support also reflects workforce has brought innovation to the LNG industry, enabling us to deliver Public Relations Manager, said, the significant role played by such cleaner energy to where it is needed the most. “We are pleased to support this organizations as part of their Qatargas - committed to being the World’s Premier LNG Company. humanitarian cause and extend a corporate social responsibility, in helping hand to the people of Somalia alleviating the suffering of the victims and the Philippines. We take this and protecting their human dignity opportunity to extend our sincere by supporting the relief efforts thanks to His Excellency the Minister undertaken by Qatar Charity and other for his guidance in this noble initiative. local charity organizations.”

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Qatargas “has been organising

blood donation HMC’s team of medical professionals, assisted by Qatargas Medical Center personnel. campaigns at its premises over the Second QP past 13 years. 13 years of ” Blood Donation Occupational Qatargas recently organized a Blood Donation Day Health for employees, one of many over the years which has helped replenish the nation’s blood reserves and save umpteen lives in the process. Conference Qatargas participated as a Silver Qatargas employees and contractors and reserves are continually drawn in Doha and two in Ras Laffan. In Sponsor in the 2nd Qatar Petroleum recently participated in a blood down. Certain blood groups are always addition to helping the blood bank donation campaign organised at the in high demand, so donating on a increase its supply of blood and blood Occupational Health Conference held Qatargas Doha Head Office by the regular basis is of huge benefit to the components, Qatargas believes that from 19th to the 21st November in Doha. Company’s Medical Department in general health of the nation. such campaigns also help disseminate Dr. Osama giving a speech at the 2nd Qatar Petroleum cooperation with Hamad Medical a culture of voluntary blood donation Occupational Health Conference. As part of its continuing Corporate Corporation (HMC). within the greater society. Social Responsibility initiatives and A fully equipped mobile blood donation commitments, Qatargas has been In 2011 and 2012, Qatargas received The conference, under the patronage sessions, poster presentations and clock. Ensuring the health and fitness unit arrived from HMC along with a organising blood donation campaigns awards from the HMC in recognition of His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Bin workshops. The conference provided of these workers in sometimes team of medical professionals who at its premises for the past 13 years, in of its ongoing support of the national Saleh Al-Sada, Minister of Energy an opportunity to present and discuss demanding conditions requires were assisted by Qatargas Medical collaboration with HMC. During these health service’s blood donation and Industry, was organized by scientific researches to find the best teamwork from a dedicated team of Center personnel. campaigns hundreds of Qatargas drive. Qatargas was also Platinum Qatar Petroleum’s Medical Services practices and innovative programs for medical professionals that includes employees and contractors have Sponsor of the ‘World Blood Donor Department in partnership with the safeguarding the health and safety doctors, industrial hygienists and The standard donation is around donated blood. Day’ celebration organised by Hamad Supreme Council of Health under the of employees. nurses. The paper discussed the 500ml, the equivalent of two apple theme “Innovations for a Healthy various measures taken by the Medical Corporation in June 2012. At the event, Dr. Osama Ibrahim, juice cartons. This amount of blood is The Company organizes four blood Workforce” and featured presentations Qatargas Medical Team before, during Qatargas Chief Medical Officer quickly replaced by the donor’s body donation campaigns every year: two focusing on occupational medicine, and after the shutdowns to ensure the presented a paper titled “Ensuring and there is no harm caused. industrial hygiene and occupational health of workers. Fitness to Work in High Risk health nursing. Once collected, blood donations are Operation”. The paper highlighted Qatargas also participated in separated into their components (red Occupational health experts, medical the role of the Qatargas Medical an exhibition highlighting the cells, platelets and plasma). After doctors, nurses, other healthcare Department during critical activities occupational health programs processing, red cells are refrigerated professionals and delegates from such as plant maintenance shutdowns of companies. and can be stored for up to 42 all over the Middle East region and that involve the mobilization of days. Platelets are stored at room other parts of the world attended the hundreds of contractors on a temperature and can be stored for up Conference. short-term basis. to 5 days and plasma is frozen and can In addition to the scientific Shutdowns involve a high numbers be stored for up to 12 months. Qatar’s presentations, the event also had of employees and contractors in medical demands require a plentiful panel discussions, networking a limited space working round the supply of these blood components, A Qatargas employee giving blood at Qatargas’ recent Blood Donation Day.

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Al Khor Community... High on awareness

Getting kids to school safely at the Al Waha ballroom. Attendees had the opportunity to learn how to be safe AKC Transport is the sole bus operator from safety experts with presentations serving the Al Khor Community and covering all aspects of bus and is responsible for transporting over transportation safety, the importance 3,000 school children and students to of seatbelts and compliance with various schools around Al Khor Qatargas’ ‘Ten Life Saving Rules’. and Doha. ‘Walk in Pink’ for Breast Cancer Over 350 The Company places safety at the forefront of its operations and is The Al Khor Community recently residents, committed to the mantra of ‘Safety organized a “Walk in Pink” walkathon First’. Buses are fitted with state- as part of a month-long campaign to of-the-art GPS monitoring systems, raise awareness of breast cancer. seat belts are fitted to all vehicles and adults and Over 350 residents, adults and drivers are trained in basic first aid and children, donned pink T-shirts and complete a Company-run defensive children, joined in the 5km walk around the driving course. Community. All proceeds raised during donned pink Safety awareness events the special events were donated to the National Centre for Cancer Care The Transportation Section at Al and Research. T-shirts and Khor Community, along with AKC Transport, Qatargas Safety and Ras Gas, organizes a number of events joined in the promoting safety throughout the year. These are designed to be educational 5km walk and informative as well as good fun. With the support of head teachers and teachers at the AKIS British and around the Indian stream schools, pupils are given presentations on bus safety Community and conduct. In addition, the residents of Al Khor Community were recently invited to attend a Transport Safety Seminar held

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