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PIONEERISSUE 151 – Quarter One 2016

QATARGAS DIRECTION STATEMENT COMMITTED TO PAVING THE BEING PREMIER WAY FORWARD A HOST OF SAFETY MILESTONES AND RECOGNITIONS QatargasADS 151 English.pdf 1 5/9/16 9:29 AM THE STATE OF QATAR IS MOVING FORWARD WITH A CLEAR STRATEGY

ACHIEVING DEVELOPMENT GOALS OF QATAR NATIONAL VISION 2030

A fast-changing and energy sector, which is the largest contributor competitive world to the country’s economy, has a critical role to requires a high play in this endeavour. The Qatargas Direction degree of resilience Statement thus takes greater significance to to stay on top. The convey a message of continued commitment State of Qatar’s gas to maintain its leading position. sector has proved Over the past three decades, Qatargas has this time and again. It adopted values and principles that have stood has overcome many the company in good stead. This commitment challenges, thanks to is clearly expressed and underscored in our strong leadership, robust vision and a well- new Direction Statement. knit strategy. As we enter a new phase of As Chairman of the Board, I am confident an increasingly competitive environment for that the key messages in this document the global LNG industry, we need a renewed will be fully embraced and accepted direction to keep pace with the challenging wholeheartedly by all Qatargas staff as times ahead. clear guiding principles to uphold the The State of Qatar is moving forward highest standards of performance and retain with a clear strategy and a high degree of Qatargas’ premier global position, as it moves resoluteness to achieve the development with confidence and renewed vigour into the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030. The future.

SAAD SHERIDA AL-KAABI CHAIRMAN OF QATARGAS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

QUARTER ONE 2016 | THE PIONEER | 1 QATARGAS DIRECTION QATARGAS CORPORATE SCORECARD YEAR TO DATE MARCH 2016 STATEMENT AND VISION 2020 SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE

Qatargas outperforming industry

TRIF Flaring Greenhouse Gas {Total Recordable {% of Sweet Gas} Emissions Intensity Injury Frequency} 1.0 {Tonne GHG/Tonne LNG} 1.0 0.450 WE ARE COMMITTED TO BEING THE 0.91 0.98 WORLD’S PREMIER LNG COMPANY 0.445 0.441

0.440 During 2015 at increased synergies and recognised customer 0.5 0.5 Qatargas, we were satisfaction. proud to achieve The Qatargas Direction Statement is our 0.53 0.435 0.39 0.39 ‘Premier Status’ by road map to achieving this and retaining 0.433 realising our Vision our ‘Premier Status’. Our mission has been 0.430 2015 of becoming the defined to manage and operate all our world’s premier LNG resources safely, efficiently and reliably. A set 0 0.434 company. We had of corporate values has been defined, forming 0 0 0 achieved or exceeded the foundation of how we should work all of our vision targets together and through which we will fuel the and set the standard for the LNG sector. fulfilment of the Qatar National Vision 2030. This is an achievement that resulted from The Direction Statement also shows how Industry Average QATARIZATION sustained collective performance and high Qatargas will perform in the future and guides Actual A High Calibre and Diverse Work Force individual commitment amongst our people us to deliver on our business promises. It {Total Headcount} over many years. It is an achievement we can informs our approach and strategies and has Target all be proud of. been designed to inspire and empower our Now, in our continuous endeavours to people to innovate. challenge ourselves and set the bar higher, Safety will continue to be a key focus and develop new capabilities and remove we have also introduced some new strategies, EFFICIENT AND RELIABLE OPERATIONS Target Actual obstacles, it is time to reach beyond these which fit well within today’s economic forces. Industry Average Actual Target 22.7% 21.7% past accomplishments and established We aim to pioneer new LNG applications and benchmarks to increased and sustainable to establish new markets with a new portfolio LNG Reliability 96.5% 95.5% 97.5% improvements. of customers which, combined with our high It is time to push beyond the baselines calibre workforce and continued reliability LR Reliability 98.5% 90.5% 91.1% we have successfully created and reach new and flexibility, will ultimately contribute to heights. At Qatargas, there is no room for strengthening our corporate resilience. Expenditure vs Target N/A 91% N/A complacency. We must build on our strengths The Direction Statement, along with the and continue to deliver excellence in all Vision 2020, is now the compass for Qatargas, CUSTOMER SATISFACTION aspects of our business. showing the way forward to each one of our In today’s increasingly turbulent market, people and partners. During this new, post- Actual Target FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Qatargas needs to respond intelligently premier phase, we will once again challenge and adapt creatively to the challenges ourselves to break new boundaries, rise Reliable Deliveries 100% 100% Actual Target ahead with a relentless focus on safety and to new heights and deliver unprecedented performance, sustained operational reliability, results. Positive Responses Sales Volume to Customer Change 93% 85% (Million Tonnes) 14.5 14.6 KHALID BIN Requests KHALIFA AL THANI CEO, QATARGAS

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4 | THE PIONEER | QUARTER ONE 2016 QUARTER ONE 2016 | THE PIONEER | 5 Qatargas is ‘committed to being the world’s premier LNG company providing Direction Statement will do this with the utmost WHO ARE WE explained commitment to safety and TARGETING? reliable, clean energy’. That is the central message behind Qatargas’ Direction The Qatargas Direction environmental performance. Statement was developed Through our effective business Every stakeholder – our people, our customers, Statement, which was recently rolled out across the Company. The associated in order to provide clear processes we will strengthen our shareholders and our community. guidance on where the our corporate resilience.” 2020 Vision is the Company’s five-year road map with a focus on helping to Company wants to go. It was The Direction Statement fulfil the key objectives of the Qatar National Vision 2030. designed to communicate comprises five key pillars, that the Company values which are Qatargas’ key WHY DOES QATARGAS EXIST? everyone’s contribution and strategic focus areas. To operate and manage all of its that people must push forward Each pillar is linked to the resources safely, efficiently and reliably. The Qatargas Direction provides clear direction to all can work together. Our increasingly challenging in order to maximise this value. Company’s corporate values Statement underscores the employees and partners. mission has been defined to and competitive global Qatargas CEO continues, and helps in monitoring Company’s commitment to Khalid Bin Khalifa Al manage and operate all of our environment. “A hugely important step in performance. sustaining its journey as the Thani, CEO, Qatargas, speaks resources safely, efficiently Playing a key role in this direction is the integration In developing the mission world’s premier LNG company. animatedly about the Qatargas and reliably. The subsequent achieving the QNV 2030, of economic, environmental statement, management asked HOW CAN THAT BE DONE? It has been developed to Direction Statement, “We 2020 Vision has been designed Qatargas contributes and social factors. We will a number of questions relating communicate the Company have come a long way since to show what Qatargas will significantly to the country’s strive to continue to deliver to the Qatargas business A promise by the Company to perform. There is a list road map for the next Qatargas was first established look like in the future and gross domestic product (GDP). value to our stakeholders by model and brainstormed with of several mission statements within the Qatargas five years to all Qatargas’ and we must continue to guide us to continue to The Direction Statement seeks setting higher standards and key divisions to ascertain the Direction Statement that provide guidance to stakeholders including deliver value by solidifying the deliver on all of our business to motivate the Qatargas achieving new milestones. We clearest responses (see right). employees on achieving the Company’s vision. employees, customers, knowledge and experience promises.” employees by communicating shareholders and the we have gained, aiming for openly, encouraging community. The key messages continuous improvement. Maintaining initiatives, empowering We will: in the Direction Statement In order to maintain our them to create and innovate premiership • Strengthen our Incident and Injury-Free culture. act as the guiding principles, premier position we need Qatargas is proud to have and acknowledging their “We will strive to continue to • Attract and retain customers through our to help ensure the Company to adapt to the challenging achieved its Vision 2015 last accomplishments. It is reputation as a safe, flexible, mature and reliable upholds its high standards and market environment, through year, which was to become the designed in such a way that deliver value to our stakeholders supplier. retains its premier position. relentless focus on safety world’s premier LNG company. each individual working for the by setting higher standards • Be the employer of choice for a high-performing Qatargas has always and performance culture, Being premier is about striving Company can find something national and international workforce. believed strongly in its people sustained operational to optimise resources and get in it for them, entrusting and achieving new milestones. • Sustain reliability – ensure asset integrity and and considers its employees its reliability, increased synergies the best results in everything them to deliver and sustain plant availability through proactive and effective greatest asset. In developing and recognised customer the Company does. It is now operational excellence. We will do this with the utmost operations. the Direction Statement, satisfaction. Qatargas’ MLT time to sustain this position Working collaboratively, each • Prioritise and flawlessly deliver projects, and the Qatargas Management has therefore defined this on the global platform. The employee is playing his/ commitment to safety and effectively integrate them into existing operations. Leadership Team (MLT) wanted Direction Statement which Direction Statement will help her part in achieving the environmental performance.” – • Be socially responsible – actively contribute to to further empower its people makes it clear that safety, to ensure that the highest Company’s objectives. social, community and local business partnerships. to innovate, which will play a high calibre workforce, standards are maintained and Khalid Bin Khalifa Al Thani, CEO, • Maximise the value of our people and the efficiency a major role in the Company efficient and reliable that the Company delivers of our facilities and systems. fuelling the fulfilment of the operations, customer LNG to its customers safely Qatargas. Qatar National Vision 2030 satisfaction and strong and reliably in what is an (QNV 2030). financial performance remain The strong messages as Qatargas’ pillars. In line driving the original Qatargas with the QNV 2030, a set Qatargas is proudly fuelling Vision 2015 to become the of corporate values has the QNV 2030 as each one world’s premier LNG company been defined, forming the of these questions and have been reinforced in the foundation of how everyone answers are firmly linked Qatargas Direction Statement, to its key pillars. When the which acts as the Company’s first direction statement was road map to ensure its What does the Qatargas Direction developed Qatargas had just continued success and, Statement communicate? been established. It was a new company seeking to attract 1. It communicates a commitment to Qatargas the right people. Fast-forward Shareholders that everyone will continue to strive to 15 years and it has achieved retain the Company’s premier position. premier status, boasting a high calibre work force. Qatargas has established a culture that 2020 2. It communicates with all employees about the reflects all of its promises and Company’s premier position in the global field and these have now become the reinforces the pride that people must take in being Company’s core values. The The Direction premier. Direction Statement will guide the Company in its endeavours Statement 3. It communicates the Company’s competitive to continue this success by includes Qatargas’ advantage with Qatargas’ customers. Having sustaining a premier business road map Qatargas as a supplier means partnering with a model and stretching its business that will consistently deliver reliable and people further. In turn, these efforts will contribute to the to 2020. clean energy whenever, and wherever, it is needed. State achieving its National Vision 2030. Maintaining safe and reliable operations across all assets is a key pillar of the Qatargas Direction Statement.

6 | THE PIONEER | QUARTER ONE 2016 QUARTER ONE 2016 | THE PIONEER | 7 Empowering our people to innovate At Qatargas a culture of IMPROVED EFFICIENCIES commitments has been new strategies such as established and these have penetrating new markets become the Company’s core and developing a new values. The Qatargas Direction portfolio of customers, which AND SYNERGIES Statement helps provide the will ultimately strengthen stretch for the coming five the Company’s financial years in order to further performance, “Strengthen empower the Company’s corporate resilience A Synergy Committee has been established between Qatargas and RasGas people to innovate. through effective business Safety remains a key processes”. with the aim of further improving common efforts across the companies in focus at Qatargas and this Qatargas CEO explains, maintaining all their assets and facilities. is made very clear in Vision “The Vision 2020 is our 2020, which forms a major description of how Qatargas component of the Direction should look in 2020 in Guided by the new Synergy this Committee will help both Statement. Expanding on terms of our different Committee, both Qatargas Qatargas and RasGas share the key pillar of leading the strategies. We can achieve and RasGas are working industry best practices that industry in Safety, Health and this by pushing forward and collaboratively in a number are readily available in both Environmental Performance, maximising the value of our of areas with the objective the organisations. This will the 2020 Vision promises resources. It is a tool for of increased efficiencies and also support Qatargas in its that Qatargas will first and inspiring genuine care in cost optimisation. quest to continue fuelling the foremost, “Sustain an IIF our people because we truly The framework and Qatar National Vision 2030.” workplace”. value everyone’s contribution operating rhythm of the Hamad Al Qayed adds, The Qatargas Direction towards breaking boundaries “It is a tool for inspiring genuine care in our people because we truly value everyone’s Committee has already “This Synergy Committee is Statement also introduces into the future.” contribution towards breaking boundaries into the future.” – Qatargas CEO Khalid Bin Khalifa Al Thani. been established, guided by a top priority of both RasGas strategic direction from the and Qatargas CEOs as it will joint QG-RG Management enable both organisations Leadership Team (MLT) to optimise their potential and supported by the CEOs and continue exploring of both companies. The opportunities for maximising Setting the direction Committee’s mandate is to our shareholders’ value.” Senior management pictured during the first Synergy Committee meeting. In 2014, the MLT came together to discuss capture, evaluate and track The Qatargas and RasGas the boundaries of the Direction Statement synergy opportunities across Maintenance Departments and how the road map would be developed. different departments at the have already successfully are now also exploring further and transparency of the They, along with Department Heads, explored corporate level. concluded a number of potential collaborations in Synergy process. in depth the various themes behind the Jassim Al-Mohannadi, combined service contracts the areas of Planning and Composed of an identical Direction Statement. Throughout 2015, led by Chief Planning & Risk Officer, in maintaining assets and Scheduling; Development number of members from Corporate Planning, the Company continued Qatargas and Hamad Al facilities and there are more of Contract Management; Qatargas and RasGas, covering to gather market research and pull together Qayed, Chief Corporate in the pipeline. and Execution and Quality Corporate Planning, Supply, the backbone of the statement. Planning Officer, RasGas, Through a series of Assurance. Maintenance, Reservoir The Direction Statement outlines are joint chairs of the new networking sessions as part The Synergy Committee & Production, Offshore, Qatargas’ competitive values, communicating committee. of a strategic mindset focused will provide further support Information Technology, with the Company’s customers, people and Speaking about the on combining efforts to and guidance on such Human Resources and Finance, stakeholders. It also takes into account initiative, Al-Mohannadi, improve work efficiencies, the initiatives, enabling increased the Committee will look at all environmental considerations and has a very explains, “The formation of Maintenance Departments visibility, and ensuring clarity aspects of the business. clear focus on safety. Towards the end of 2015 and during the first months of 2016, the Direction Statement was rolled out across the Company. The main communicative objective of the roll out was that each and every employee could walk away, confident in his or her ability to help fulfil it. During the roll out, it was important that everyone clearly understood what it meant to be premier, and being part of this success. It is about optimising the resources and getting the best results in everything the Company does. It is about understanding the purpose and meaning in what we do, acquiring wisdom and displaying signs of genuine care and the continued enthusiasm to challenge and break boundaries, embrace change and to move with courage into new territories.

The 2020 Vision promises that Qatargas will first and foremost sustain an IIF worforce. Delegates at a recent networking session jointly organised by the Maintenance Departments of Qatargas and RasGas.

8 | THE PIONEER | QUARTER ONE 2016 QUARTER ONE 2016 | THE PIONEER | 9 “Finding a solution to all of these activities and other challenges MULTI-PORT DELIVERIES: enabled Qatargas to become the first LNG seller in the world to offer this flexibility to its customers.”- Abdurrahman Al-Mulla, Qatargas REVOLUTIONISING LNG Shipping Manager.

SHIPPING PRACTICE QATARGAS RESHAPES LNG SHIPPING PRACTICE

In a first for the LNG sector, Qatargas has once again set industry RAS LAFFAN standards with its first ever multi- 4 72,099.376 cbm 141,103.056 cbm port delivery. The initiative is part of TIANJIN The number of 213,689.192 cbm the Company’s continued efforts to times Qatargas has GUANGDONG promote increased efficiency and the successfully completed a multi-port delivery. 5144 nm 1619 nm optimisation of business practices in AL SHAMAL 14 December 2015 AL SHAMAL 28 - 29 December 2015 AL SHAMAL 05 - 06 January 2016 an evolving market environment.

RAS LAFFAN

The new multi-port delivery delivered a single-cargo split also have very carefully • Cargo management. 71,902.117 cbm 133,469.956 cbm shipping practice means between the Chinese terminals prescribed limits governing • Arrival and departure TIANJIN Qatargas can deliver a of Fujian and Tianjin in July the maximum and minimum drafts. ZHEJIANG Q-Flex cargo of LNG between last year. quantity that can be carried. • Ship/shore compatibility in 206,601.152 cbm multiple ports for a single Again in December 2015, The Ship Owner and Operator every terminal. customer. It allows the the third and fourth multi- therefore coordinate closely to 5767 nm 815 nm Company to continue to port deliveries were made ensure all these requirements The benefits meet customer requirements onboard Q-Flex vessels Duhail are met. The collaboration Efficiency, cost optimisation DUHAIL 29 November 2015 DUHAIL 14 - 15 December 2015 DUHAIL 18 - 20 December 2015 through its flexibility while and Al Shamal, which were across all stakeholders ensures and flexibility are amongst also consistently, safely and split cargoes to Zhejiang – the customers’ expectations the key benefits of the new reliably delivering LNG around Tianjin and Guangdong-Tianjin can be met while also shipping practice. the world. The established terminals in China respectively maintaining safety standards. According to Al-Mulla, benchmark prior to this was (see illustration, opposite). When setting up the new “Instead of sending two small to deliver a single cargo to a According to Qatargas multi-port delivery process, ships to separate ports it RAS LAFFAN single location. Shipping Manager Qatargas first had to ensure is normally more efficient 136,313.663 cbm Qatargas CEO Khalid Bin Abdurrahman Al-Mulla, “The they could: and less costly to send one TIANJIN Khalifa Al Thani, commended LNG industry has historically • Gain acceptance from the large vessel to the two ports. 67,986.012 cbm this new approach, stating: followed a delivery model customer that it was a It’s all part of the Qatargas 205,952.081 cbm “The multi-port delivery based on long-term contracts feasible concept. value model; with our diverse FUJIAN initiative demonstrates involving the delivery of single • Coordinate between cargo chartered shipping fleet, Qatargas’ unique capabilities cargoes to single buyers. Our buyers. we can deliver value to our 5448 nm 1168 nm to meet and exceed its Q-Max and Q-Flex vessels are • Accurately measure each customers that other suppliers customers’ needs and is once strongly positioned to meet delivered quantity. cannot.” AL AAMRIYA 20 July 2015 AL AAMRIYA 04 -05 August 2015 AL AAMRIYA 08 -10 August 2015 again leading the industry in emerging customer needs as • Maintain ships within their He explains that one of providing new and innovative their large carrying capacity safe operating parameters. the exciting things about LNG supply chain solutions.” lends themselves naturally to shipping is its dynamism. Just splitting deliveries.” “Finding a solution to all of like the ships themselves, it JEBEL ALI The four successful these activities and other seldom stands still. The drive RAS LAFFAN deliveries The challenges challenges enabled Qatargas for lower costs and improved The first multi-port delivery Delivery to multiple ports to become the first LNG seller environmental stewardship 63,604.209 cbm was onboard Q-Flex vessel Al and multiple customers in the world to offer this drives new technology and 140,014.239 cbm HAZIRA Safliya and delivered a single complicates the process, which flexibility to its customers,” fresh ways of thinking. The 204,590.712 cbm cargo split between the United is why strong coordination Al-Mulla adds. Qatargas values of Safety, Arab Emirates and India in between all stakeholders is Key verification checks Efficient and Reliable March last year. essential. Every terminal has involved in the process Operations and delivering 215 nm 1162 nm The second multi-port its own specific requirements include: Customer Satisfaction will AL SAFLIYA 04 March 2015 AL SAFLIYA 09 - 14 March 2015 AL SAFLIYA 17 - 19 March 2015 delivery was onboard Q-Flex regarding the volume and the • Safe filling limits of cargo continue to direct these vessel Al Aamriya and timing of delivery. LNG carriers tanks. innovative efforts.

10 | THE PIONEER | QUARTER ONE 2016 QUARTER ONE 2016 | THE PIONEER | 11 LNG AS MARINE FUEL LNG MARINE PROPULSION

As one of the key pillars in the Qatargas Vision LNG: A viable marine fuel TECHNOLOGY alternative? 2020, the Company is determined to continue Qatargas, recently signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) to lead the industry ‘in pioneering new LNG to explore the development of LNG as Qatargas has also signed a technical collaboration agreement with the Maersk applications, establishing new markets and a marine fuel, a concept that has the potential to significantly bolster the Group to explore opportunities related to the use of LNG marine propulsion. shipping landscape. The first one was strategic industry partnerships’. In this regard, with the Maersk Group and, Shell and working closely with key partners, Qatargas has the second with United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) and Shell. reached three milestones in the exploration of These MoUs highlight Qatargas’ commitment and innovation to develop LNG as a marine fuel. new market opportunities through collaboration and strategic partnership. Merchant shipping currently relies predominantly on heavy fuel oils, but there is a tightening on environmental regulations which will require alternative propulsion solutions for shipping merchants. These include the expansion

of sulphur oxides (SOX) and nitrogen oxide

(NOX) regulations and the introduction of

measures related to carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. The collaboration Commenting on the first MoU, signed by Qatargas, the Maersk Group and Shell, Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, Chairman of Qatargas Board of Directors, said: “We are very proud to continue to pioneer new and novel opportunities to utilise Qatar’s LNG. We are also proud to partner with industry leaders such as Maersk and Shell to create potential new market opportunities for Qatar’s LNG and, at the same time, provide (From L to R) Nils S. Andersen, Maersk Group CEO, Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, QP President & CEO and Chairman of Qatargas ship operators around the globe with a Board of Directors, Khalid Bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatargas CEO, and Danny Leek, Shell International Trading Middle East cleaner fuel alternative to the heavy fuel Limited General Manager, pose for a photograph after the signing ceremony at the Qatargas Doha Head Office. oils currently in use.” The Maersk Group is the world’s largest shipping owner and Qatargas is

the world’s largest LNG producer. Shell (From L to R) Sheikh Faisal Bin Fahad Al-Thani, Deputy Managing Director of Maersk Oil Qatar, Nils S. Andersen, Maersk Group CEO, Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, QP President & CEO and brings its experience in LNG for transport Chairman of Qatargas Board of Directors, and Khalid Bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatargas CEO. infrastructure to the collaboration. The MOU envisages LNG supplies for the initiative to be made available from The Letter of Intent (LoI) between this partnership with the Maersk Group, for Qatargas’ LNG, and large container Qatargas 4, a joint venture between Qatar the Maersk Group and Qatargas aims in order to explore new or improved vessels are particularly interesting due to Petroleum and Shell Gas B.V., with Maersk for technical collaboration on LNG technology for Qatar’s LNG carriers and the scale of demand. Line potentially using the fuel for its propulsion. Technical improvements to at the same time being able to contribute Qatargas has already gained merchant vessels. LNG propulsion technology could support to the development of alternative cleaner invaluable experience and capabilities in In April, a second MoU was signed by an accelerated increase in the share of fuel technology for vessel operators.” the retrofit to LNG propulsion when the Qatargas, Shell and the UASC – again, LNG-propelled vessels in the shipping Maersk Line is the world’s largest Q-Max Vessel, Rasheeda, was successfully to explore the development of LNG as market, paving the way for a potential shipping operator, currently accounting retrofitted with a gas burning M-Type a marine fuel in the Middle East region. large market of LNG as marine fuel for for more than one in six of the world’s Electronically Controlled (ME-GI) System Commenting on this second milestone, Qatargas. container vessels. As the cleanest viable in mid-2015. This made it the world’s first Al-Kaabi said that the agreement According to Khalid Bin Khalifa Al marine fuel option, LNG propulsion vessel in which low-speed marine diesel “demonstrates our commitment to Thani, CEO of Qatargas, “Qatargas has technology for ships presents an engines were converted to use LNG as

building LNG-fuelled vessels and the a proven track record of technology opportunity, not only to reduce SOx and a fuel. Later in 2015, Qatargas went on supply systems to support it,” adding: innovations for different uses for LNG. other emissions, but also to significantly to successfully commission the system, “This direction by Qatargas and its In an ever-changing industry, innovation reduce the transport sector’s CO proving for the first time the commercial Qatargas CEO Khalid Bin Khalifa Al Thani (fifth from Left), United Arab Shipping Company CEO Jorn Hinge (fourth from 2 Left), and Managing Director and Chairman of Qatar Shell Companies, Michiel Kool (sixth from Left) are pictured along with industry partners is the right path to becomes even more important to remain footprint. The transportation sector use of ME-GI technology for maritime other officials of the three companies. support a cleaner environment.” competitive. We look forward to pursuing could represent a new major market propulsion.

12 | THE PIONEER | QUARTER ONE 2016 QUARTER ONE 2016 | THE PIONEER | 13 stating: “The State of Qatar This first LNG shipment was under the leadership and loaded on the Nakilat-owned “The signing of this LONG-TERM CONTRACT guidance of His Highness Al Gattara Q-Flex vessel, which agreement represents a Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al sailed from Ras Laffan to Thani, the Emir of the State Pakistan in February. momentous occasion for of Qatar, is constantly looking Khalid Bin Khalifa Al Qatargas as we continue WITH PAKISTAN STATE OIL to expand and enhance its Thani commented on this LNG market share while at the outstanding success, stating: to play a key role as a same time helping countries “I would like to express my Qatargas continues to establish new markets supplying clean, reliable energy around the world meet their appreciation to the “Nakilat” world leader in the supply growing energy needs.” company as well as our to a new portfolio of customers across global markets. After successfully Meanwhile, Khalid Bin partners in Pakistan for the of clean, reliable energy Khalifa Al Thani, CEO, Qatargas assiduous efforts they put in to global markets.” delivering the commissioning cargo to Pakistan in April last year, Qatargas’ spoke about the Company’s to offer the necessary support aims to open new markets that allowed this endeavour – Khalid Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, discussions with Pakistan State Oil Company Limited (PSO) for a long-term with new customers: “The to be a success. We are eager signing of this agreement to build and maintain strong CEO, Qatargas. Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) have come to fruition. represents a momentous bonds with all the parties occasion for Qatargas as we involved in delivering the first continue to play a key role as shipment, according to this a world leader in the supply of new partnership.” clean, reliable energy to global The delivery of the markets.” shipment to Al Qasim port in The long-term agreement, Pakistan is proof of Qatargas’ now one of Qatargas’ many continued efforts to develop successes, came soon after new procedures for the the Company delivered its employment of Q-Flex vessels. first shipment to Pakistan, last The Qatargas chartered Q-Flex April. fleet is now compatible with 60 3.75 LNG terminals globally. First LNG cargo This success is the fruit of MTPA to PSO under new several months of dedicated agreement work by Qatargas. The Qatargas to supply PSO Continuing to supply clean, Company has always been with 3.75 MTPA of LNG safe and reliable LNG to intent on supervising all of per annum under a 15 nations around the world, its operations in detail, from Qatargas has recently offering technical support year Sales and Purchase delivered its first shipment of to delivering LNG shipments Agreement (SPA). LNG to Port Qasim in Pakistan, around the world with following the long-term the utmost in safety and agreement. proficiency.

“The State of Qatar under the leadership and guidance of His In April 2015 Qatargas delivered the first Long-term SPA with The significant agreement “a very important milestone in commissioning cargo to Pakistan on board the Excelerate Exquisite. This opened new Pakistan was signed by Saad Sherida Qatar’s standing as a reliable Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin markets of opportunity and a long-term Qatargas 2, the joint venture Al-Kaabi, Qatar Petroleum energy supplier as it marks SPA was signed. The first cargo under the Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of new long-term agreement was delivered between Qatar Petroleum, President & CEO, and Chairman the first direct long-term on board Q-Flex vessel Al Gattara in ExxonMobil and Total has of Qatargas Board of Directors, agreement between the two the State of Qatar, is constantly March 2016. signed a long-term SPA and Sheikh Imran Al Haque, companies.” agreement with PSO to supply Managing Director & CEO of Al-Kaabi also spoke about looking to expand and enhance 3.75 million tons per annum PSO. Qatargas’ ambitious efforts (MTPA) of LNG over a period of Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi to lead the development its LNG market share while at 15 consecutive years. described the agreement as of international LNG trade, the same time helping countries around the world meet their “This agreement is a very important milestone in Qatar’s standing as a growing energy needs.” - Saad reliable energy supplier as it marks the first direct long-term agreement Sherida Al-Kaabi, President & CEO, between the two companies.” – Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, President & CEO, Qatar Petroleum and Chairman of

Qatar Petroleum and Chairman of Qatargas Board of Directors. Qatargas Board of Directors. Qatargas-chartered Q-Flex LNG vessel “Al Gattara” moored at Port Qasim in Pakistan.

14 | THE PIONEER | QUARTER ONE 2016 QUARTER ONE 2016 | THE PIONEER | 15 PAVING THE WAY FORWARD

Qatargas has demonstrated its success in sustaining an Injury and Incident Free (IIF) workplace, eliminating hydrocarbon releases and minimising carbon footprint through recent recognitions and awards. Each achievement represents an important milestone in maintaining Qatargas’ position as the world’s premier LNG company.

16 | THE PIONEER | QUARTER ONE 2016 QUARTER ONE 2016 | THE PIONEER | 17 Maximising Safety, Minimising Environmental Footprints CLNGSL: KEY Qatargas successfully achieved its Vision 2015 PROJECT MILESTONES Shell ‘Goal Zero’ Award to become the world’s premier LNG company earlier last year. The focus now is on sustaining 2008 December Began operations during the this position on a global platform via a five-year start-up phase of Qatargas 2 “Our safety programme is road map to ensure that the highest standards (Trains 4 & 5). first and foremost about are maintained. A number of recent company caring for our people. 2009 March Qatargas Management achievements demonstrates Qatargas’ ongoing Qatargas Q-Flex vessel Al Hamla commitment to delivering LNG to its customers was the first ship to load from is fully committed to Berth 4 during the expansion safely and reliably in an increasingly competitive start-up stage. ensure safe operation global environment. and to provide a safe 2009 October work environment for Qatargas Q-Flex vessel Al our employees and Kharaitiyat was the first ship to load from Berth 5. contractors.” - Ahmad Helal Al-Mohannadi, COO – 2011 February Operations, Qatargas. Ahmad Helal Al-Mohannadi, Qatargas Chief Operating Officer – Operations, received the award from Michiel Kool, RasGas Q-Flex vessel Al Managing Director and Chairman of Qatar Shell Companies, in a brief ceremony held at the Qatargas offices in Ras Sahla was the first ship to Laffan. load from Berth 6.

Continuing to deliver on culture in the industry and integrated in all our activities.” 2012 April the core value of safety, recognises and celebrates Ibrahim Bawazir, Qatargas those that achieve great Loading of the 1000th cargo. Qatargas has also recently 3&4 Asset Manager, says, accomplished ten million safety performance. “My asset team is fully man-hours without serious Ahmad Helal Al-Mohannadi, committed to pursue leaks or incidents. Recognising Qatargas COO – Operations the goal of no 2014 March this significant achievement, proudly says, “Our safety harm to people programme is first and The loading of the 2000th the Shell Goal Zero Award and to protect 10 foremost about caring for our cargo was achieved less than commends Qatargas for the environment. people. Qatargas Management five years after the first cargo sustaining its Incident We promote a million is fully committed to ensure loading at the facility. and Injury Free (IIF) work culture where all environment and constantly safe operation and to provide people involved The Common Liquefied Natural Gas Storage and Loading Asset (CLNGSL) successfully completed seven consecutive Man-hours without years of operations without a Lost Time Incident (LTI) in December. pushing the safety first a safe work environment in our operations message. for our employees and share these serious leaks or 2014 October Highlighting the Company’s contractors. We accept no commitments. Our incidents. continuous commitment to compromise in this area. This Incident and Injury JBOG facilities were added. the highest standard of safety, achievement is the result of Free programme helps the award aims to promote our belief in the Incident and us to further improve our and build a strong safety Injury Free culture, which is safety performance.” 7 Years Without 2015 April Lost Time Incident Loading of the 5000th cargo.

Qatargas demonstrated of operations without a delivered to their customers (JBOG) recovery of nearly “At Shell, what we call ‘Goal Zero’ is a deep belief that we can run our yet again its unwavering Lost Time Incident (LTI) in across the globe. 90 percent. All these are commitment to sustaining December. Qatargas CEO Khalid Bin the result of the Company’s operations with no harm to people and no leaks. We are proud to be an Incident and Injury Free The CLNGSL facilities Khalifa Al Thani commended continuous commitment to working with a partner like Qatargas that shares the same belief, making (IIF) workplace with the were built as a shared asset the great milestone, stating, safety by the leadership and significant safety milestone between Qatargas and “This is a moment of great workforce alike and adopting sure that Qatargas staff and contractors go back to their homes safe and achieved by the Common RasGas in order to store pride for all of us at Qatargas. an integrated approach to Liquefied Natural Gas the LNG from the seven This unique safety milestone is safety that involves working sound every day. Shell’s Goal Zero Award to Qatargas is a recognition Storage and Loading Asset Qatargas trains and RasGas further enhanced by a record in a cooperative manner to for working with this mind-set in day to day operations.” - Michiel Kool, (CLNGSL) when it completed Trains 6 and 7 and then also 693 ship loadings in 2015, and ensure the health and safety seven consecutive years load it when it is ready to be an overall Jetty Boil-Off Gas of all employees.” Managing Director and Chairman of Qatar Shell Companies.

18 | THE PIONEER | QUARTER ONE 2016 QUARTER ONE 2016 | THE PIONEER | 19 Laffan Refinery: Safety First Regional Standout: Winning

Additional safety milestones at management’s relentless environmentally friendly 2, initiated late last year, is Qatargas’ Laffan Refinery asset commitment to strengthen facility, built in line with another key step towards the GCC Environment Award demonstrate the Company’s IIF culture made the TRI the highest environmental being more environmentally commitment to the safety of achievement possible. standards to reflect the conscious. The Water their employees, contractors Both the management and Company’s commitment Recycling Facility, designed to and local communities, further workforce share a common, to health, safety and handle the Treated Industrial Qatargas was once reinforcing their dedication clear target of continuous environment. The gas Water from Laffan Refinery again recognised for its to an Incident and Injury focus on personal and recovery system, which 1 and Laffan Refinery 2 environmental commitment Free (IIF) workplace. The operational safety. captures and compresses (which is currently under when it won the prestigious Laffan Refinery completed gases generated during construction), aims at Gulf Cooperation Council two consecutive years of An integrated operations and recycles reducing external water (GCC) Environment Award for operations without any approach to safety them as fuel gas, is only one consumption of the two ‘Best Industrial Establishment Total Recordable Injury Several elements of the example of the Company’s plants and eliminating that Complies with (TRI), and over six years of integrated safety approach in environmentally conscious the discharge of Treated Environmental Regulations operations without any Lost the Laffan Refinery that were operations and commitment Industrial Water. The recycled and Standards’ in 2015, a joint Time Incident (LTI). These successfully implemented, to minimising its carbon water is planned to be re- award with Bahrain’s Gulf accomplishments account include: footprint. used in the Laffan Refineries Petrochemicals Company. for operations since the • Specific and recurrent The Water Recycling 1 and 2 as boiler feed water Qatargas participated in Refinery’s start-up in 2009. safety tasks. Facility at Laffan Refinery and cooling water. the award by delivering a • Regular multi-discipline comprehensive report on its A collective effort meetings. environmental performance, These safety milestone • Plant visits focusing on listing the environmentally- achievements are the result SHE (safety, health and stringent measures taken by of Qatargas’ leadership and environment) matters. the Company and complying workforce, who always adopt • Continuous reinforcement with the relevant international an integrated approach to of the IIF culture. and local environmental safety. Both the leadership • Dedicated talks with all regulations and guidelines. and the workforce work in a working plant personnel. The Company’s approach to collaborative and cooperative • Regular recognition of environmental management manner to ensure the health safety findings and safe and practices, in line with the and safety of all employees behaviours. Qatar National Vision 2030 and contractors. • Active reporting of all near (QNV 2030), demonstrates The consistent and misses and incidents. the key objective of sustaining collective cooperation • Strict follow-up of the the environment for future between all divisions involved implementation of all generations. Qatargas in operations, maintenance relevant corrective actions. continues to promote the use support functions and of state-of-the-art solutions contractors are key to the Environmentally to further improve the environmental performance of Company’s successful safety friendly H.E. Ahmed Bin Amir Al Humaidi, State of Qatar’s Minister of Environment, presents the Award to Qatargas CEO, Khalid Bin Khalifa Al record. The collaborative Since its inception, the Laffan its facilities. Thani, as H.E. Dr. Abdul Latif Bin Rashid Al Zayani, Secretary General of the GCC, looks on. Laffan Refinery is an environmentally friendly gas recovery system which captures and work culture, along with the Refinery was planned as an compresses gases generated during operations and recycles them as fuel gas.

Laffan Refinery in numbers Naphta Kerojet Gasoil LPG About the GCC Environment and Wildlife Award • The largest condensate refinery in the world 153 mn 106 mn 46 mn 13 mn The GCC Environment and Wildlife award is on Nature and Wildlife, the recognition is also • A capacity of 160,600 barrels per day No. of one of the most prestigious recognitions in extended to the Best Industrial Establishment (bpd) the region and encourages initiatives that that complies with the Environmental • Operated by Qatargas on behalf of barrels seek to preserve the environment and wildlife. Regulations and Standards. Qatar Petroleum, Cosmo, Exxon Mobil, Idemitsu, Total, since The award inspires and values innovation Abiding by and implementing the State of Marubeni 880 and creativity, and encourages the industry Qatar’s environmental regulations is core to and Mitsui production ships loaded not only to contribute towards sustainable Qatargas’ business and operations. Each year, shareholders. development, but also to raise awareness the Company maintains its compliance with • Capacity will began: on key environmental topics in the GCC regulations through Consent to Operate (CTO) increase to states. The ultimate goal is to motivate the environmental permits issued by Ministry of 306,600 bpd (398 Naphta + 382 Kerojet + 100 Gasoil) Gulf region to foster a more caring attitude Municipality and Environment. This includes: when Laffan = towards the regional environment. • Two new CTOs in 2014 for its Diesel Refinery Total shipped quantity of The award consists of seven categories and Hydrotreater and JBOG facilities; 2 begins 34.1 mn tonnes. operations. includes the best research works in the fields • 13 active CTOs that are renewed annually • Products: Naphtha, Kerojet, Ultra Low of environment studies and wildlife. In addition with extensive compliance, monitoring and Sulfur Diesel, Propane and Butane. to the award for Environmental Awareness reporting requirements.

20 | THE PIONEER | QUARTER ONE 2016 QUARTER ONE 2016 | THE PIONEER | 21 The Company’s key Ahmed Bin Amir Al Humaidi, testament to Qatargas’ robust to a sustainable future for environmental focus areas State of Qatar’s Minister environmental performance our country and the world at include: of Environment presented and its total compliance with large. Over the past few years, FIRE SAFETY AND • Compliance. the award to Qatargas CEO the international and local we have made huge financial • Flare reduction. Khalid Bin Khalifa Al Thani. environmental standards and investments in reducing our • GHG and air emissions Also present on the occasion regulations. This recognition carbon footprint, improving air management. were H.E. Dr. Abdul Latif Bin underscores once again quality, reducing and recycling PREVENTION FOR ALL • Wastewater recycling and Rashid Al Zayani, Secretary the effectiveness of the waste, and judicious use of reuse. General of the GCC, and senior sustainability strategy we water,” he continued. • Waste management. officials from the ministries of follow in all our actions while The award comes after Environmental awareness environment of the GCC states. helping to meet the global a series of regional and and environmental data Qatargas CEO was thrilled demand for reliable and international recognitions that In line with the values in the Qatargas Direction Statement to have a management were added to to receive the award on behalf cleaner sources of energy.” Qatargas has recently received these focus areas in 2014. of the Company, stating, “As a leader in the global for its continued performance ‘mutual and genuine care for our people and facilities’, the EMS Department In a ceremony held in “We are delighted to win this energy industry, Qatargas has in environment, safety and continuously strives to ensure the highest international fire and safety Doha in January 2016 H.E. prestigious award, which is a made significant contributions sustainability. standards are adhered to.

The Qatargas Emergency Management Other recent awards Services and Security (EMSS) Department “This recognition has once again been recognised by the underscores once again • November 2015: Sword of Honour and Globe Qatar General Directorate of Civil Defense of Honour from the British Safety Council. (QGDCD) for their continued collaboration the effectiveness of the The Company’s Shipping Department won the and commitment towards fire prevention, prestigious awards for the second consecutive both at Qatargas and in the wider sustainability strategy we year for their commitment to achieving excellent community. standards of health, safety and environmental Demonstrating their passion and follow in all our actions management. commitment to fire safety, the Department while helping to meet the • October 2014: Arabia Corporate Social extends its efforts in Fire Safety, Fire Responsibility Award in the “Large Size Enterprise” Prevention and Emergency Response global demand for reliable category across the MENA region. Challenges beyond the Company’s • 2014: Best Overall Sustainability Report award for operating and administrative facilities and cleaner sources of Qatar’s Industry and Energy Sector in recognition and residential compounds, to the local energy.” – Qatargas CEO of its 2013 Sustainability Report, which offered key community. updates on the Company’s economic, social and Qatargas regularly organises Khalid Bin Khalifa Al Thani. environment performance. community awareness activities on fire prevention and life-saving training and also conducts fire safety and fire prevention lessons in local schools. Emergency response preparedness The Company holds everyone’s safety as a vital component of its daily operations A Global Platform: and conducts regular activities to ensure Qatargas has recently conducted an unannounced emergency exercise at its Doha Headquarters in close collaboration with JBOG and Climate Change emergency response preparedness. Qatar General Directorate of Civil Defense (QGDCD). Qatargas has recently conducted an Responders from Hamad Medical unannounced emergency exercise at its Corporation, Qatargas Initial Response Doha Headquarters in close collaboration Team, Qatargas Medical Team and Showcasing the State of its 2020 vision to sustain ‘Role of Oil & Gas Technology with QGDCD. Such exercises, and planning trained Floor Wardens from both Qatar’s efforts to mitigate and its position as the world’s to address Climate Change for the unexpected, helps to ensure that Qatargas and Qatar Petroleum formed combat the severe effects premier LNG company. Challenges’. Al-Muraikhi effective safety and security measures part of the collaborative effort, which of global climate change, The JBOG facility, built and emphasised the role the JBOG are in place, strengthening the Company’s was initiated without their prior Qatargas presented details of operated by Qatargas, started facility plays in minimising emergency response preparedness knowledge in order to test and stimulate its Jetty Boil-Off Gas (JBOG) operations in October 2014 flaring at the six LNG loading strategy. a real emergency and response scenario. Recovery Project at the recent and recently achieved a major berths in Ras Laffan Industrial “This exercise tested multiple The exercise specifically tested: COP 21 UN Climate Change milestone marking its 1000th City. The session provided a elements of our emergency response • Emergency notifications. Conference, held in Paris. loading, safely recovering platform to discuss the role plan, building on the capabilities we have • Safety of staff within protected JBOG is one of Qatargas’ approximately 535,000 metric of oil and gas technologies developed over the past few years to lobbies. most iconic environmental tonnes of LNG. and research & development respond to, and manage, emergencies,” • Phased evacuation of personnel who projects and one of the During the conference in the GCC and across OAPEC explains Randy Stadler, Chief Safety, are at greater risk. largest environmental Hazim Ali Al-Muraikhi, countries, particularly in Environment and Quality Officer, • Effectiveness of the rescue investments in the world. It Environmental Affairs Division relation to combatting the Qatargas. “It provided an opportunity for operations. Hazim Ali Al-Muraikhi, Environmental significantly reduces Qatargas’ Manager, Qatargas, presented effects of climate change and continuous improvement in additional • Medical aid. Affairs Division Manager, delivered a environmental footprint, a the major benefits of JBOG raising resilience for response Brigadier Aman Saad Al-Sulaiti, Assistant Director of planning or changes in our response presentation about JBOG at the COP 21 UN QGDCD, presenting a memento to Hassan Abu Khamis, Climate Change Conference. key component in realising during a session entitled, measures. Qatargas EMS & Security Manager. procedure.”

22 | THE PIONEER | QUARTER ONE 2016 QUARTER ONE 2016 | THE PIONEER | 23 without a single recordable incident, or rework during or after the shutdown, working together to ensure that the and the entire project was completed Train 6 Shutdown: plant will run reliably and efficiently for within budget and ahead of schedule, Key Statistics the next three years. This is crucial to without any recordable wastage of time Qatargas’s business: Train 6 ships its or resources. The record of 1450 incident- Shutdown Days LNG predominantly to our markets in and injury-free (IIF) cards is one of the the United States, Asia and Europe, and most satisfying of the entire operation, Target 30 at full operational capacity, the train is serving as a testament to Qatargas’ Days capable of providing approximately one culture of safety in the workplace. and a half billion cubic feet of gas per “As always, Qatargas Management Actual 24.2 day. Regular and thorough shutdowns are was very supportive, and full confidence Days vital in ensuring that the train continues was put on the concerned organisations to work at its full capacity, operating to deal and manage this shutdown safely, efficiently and reliably. with all the support of our different The shutdown project was a departments,” said Boutalbi. monumental undertaking. It involved All in all, the LNG Train 6 shutdown the major inspection shutdown of an project provided a perfect example entire LNG train, including slug catcher of Qatargas’ employees and external Incident- and Injury-free cards cleaning, manwaying and cleaning of four contractors doing what they do best: mega-size seawater headers, a major working as a team, while showing Target > 500 TRAIN 6 SHUTDOWN shutdown of two sulfur recovery unit mutual and genuine care for people plants, and critical and essential electrical and facilities. It also confirmed what works in all the related substations. Qatargas Chief Operating Officer - Actual 1450 The entire project involved 47 open- Operations, Ahmad Helal Al-Mohannadi COMPLETED flame jobs, 20 service contracts, 85,370 said at the recent Qatar Process Safety of material spares and a massive of Symposium: “Safety in Qatargas is not 1419 individual work orders. Despite the just a word or a commitment alone. It is complexity of the shutdown project, the translated into every action and appears team achieved all of this with zero leaks in every task.” Permit To Work (PTW) Audit Qatargas Management Team pose for a photograph along with the Train 6 Qatargas recently wrapped up the scheduled shutdown “Once again Qatargas has demonstrated Target 700 Shutdown team. of its key LNG Train 6, in a successful operation that that teamwork, working safely and delivering (30% of total) showcased everything that makes it the world’s premier quality work without any waste can help on Actual 1309 LNG company. beating any challenging schedule.” – Abdelhamid Boutalbi, Shutdown Manager, Maintenance At exactly 4:50 am on the prompted Bawazir to praise and delivering quality work clear, fresh morning of Friday, the Shutdown Team for its without any waste can help Department. 25 March, Qatargas’ biggest “outstanding housekeeping on beating any challenging asset, Qatargas 3’s Train throughout the outage”. schedule. The extended 6 LNG production plant, “One year of preparation scope of work was very Fatigue Assessment Surveys resumed operation after a and hard work resulted in the challenging, and the number planned 24.2-day maintenance outstanding and enjoyable of people involved was Target > 10% shutdown. It marked the end time we have spent together another challenge to manage, of total workers of an enormous shutdown in the past 25 days of reaching a peak of 3746 on project that, according to shutdown,” he said. “All of the site.” Actual 21% Ibrahim Bawazir, Qatargas above and more would not The Shutdown Team 3&4 Asset Manager, Onshore have been achieved without completed approximately 1.2 Operations Department, “was every single person.” million man-hours of work PTW Field Audit Non-compliance completed successfully, safely Teamwork was – as always, “The shutdown and with the desired quality of with projects like these – an Target < 5 % was completed Qatargas”. essential part of the success The numbers make of the Train 6 shutdown successfully, impressive reading, even if project. “The hard work Actual 1 % they only tell a fraction of the and dedication of the safely and with story. That 24.2 day period, Qatargas teams and 1.2 for example, was in fact 5.8 its contractors have the desired days ahead of the planned been the key success million quality of 30-day shutdown schedule. of this achievement,” And with zero recordable remarked Man-hours of work have Recordable injuries Qatargas.” – injuries, externally reportable Abdelhamid been completed without environmental incidents or Boutalbi, Shutdown Target Ibrahim Bawazir, property damage, the project Manager, Maintenance a single recordable 0 Qatargas 3&4 was a resounding success Department. “Once again incident. in all its key performance Qatargas has demonstrated The LNG Train 6 shutdown project provided a perfect example of Qatargas employees and external contractors doing what Actual 0 Asset Manager. indicators (KPIs). This that teamwork, working safely they do best: working as a team, while showing mutual and genuine and mutual care for people and facilities.

24 | THE PIONEER | QUARTER ONE 2016 QUARTER ONE 2016 | THE PIONEER | 25 This record-breaking one of the most prominent cleaned of impurities and Hook Terminal, it is stored in success has been facilitated LNG receiving terminals of subsequently supercooled onshore LNG storage tanks. by the prospering relations the Qatargas 2 value chain, to a temperature of minus When required, stored LNG between Qatar and the UK, the first ever joint venture 161 degrees Celsius at which goes through a regasification which continue to grow from between QP, ExxonMobil and point it changes from its process, transforming it from strength to strength. And as Total. gaseous state into a liquid. its liquid state to a gas before the UK’s domestic sources Fully-commissioned in The liquefied natural gas or it is distributed for residential, of natural gas decline, 2010, South Hook is one LNG is one six hundredth of industrial and commercial imported LNG will become an of the biggest and most its original volume, making use via the UK’s National increasingly important source advanced LNG terminals it more efficient to transport Transmission System. of clean and reliable energy, in the world, comprising in sea-going LNG vessels. If a requirement Qatargas 2 is five immense LNG storage transported in its gaseous The benefits well positioned to meet. tanks, each one 95 metres in state the natural gas would Qatargas 2 supplies the UK Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, the diameter and 44 metres in need 600 carriers to transport with 20 percent of its LNG President and CEO of Qatar height. It has elevated the UK the same amount that one demand. The South Hook Petroleum (QP), described to being one of Europe’s LNG vessel can carry. terminal at Milford Haven the delivery as “another largest LNG The Qatari LNG has the capacity to process significant achievement for importers. is then loaded approximately 15.6 metric Qatar’s LNG industry”. onboard tonnes of LNG per year. He continued, “this The Qatargas’ Qatargas’ selection of milestone reaffirms the process Q-Flex and Milford Haven as an LNG portal importance of Qatari LNG as Natural 20 Q-Max has played a key role in raising pillar for the energy industry gas is vessels and the strategic importance of and the security of global extracted Milford Haven and turning natural gas supplies. It also from the The percentage it into an important energy highlights Qatar Petroleum’s North of the UK’s LNG transported centre within the UK. This commitment to the reliable Field in demand met by over portal also plays an essential supply of clean energy to its Qatar and Qatar. the 6,140 role in supplying the entire customers around the world”. pumped nautical miles country with power, playing ashore where to the UK. The a vital role in supporting the South Hook LNG it is refined, voyage takes overall economy. Terminal processed and approximately 18 days Ground-breaking in terms liquefied at the LNG Plants through the Arabian Gulf, the of both its size and its located within the Ras Laffan Red Sea, the Suez Canal, and th Delivered on board the Q-Flex LNG vessel Al-Hamla, the 500 delivery is another milestone for the State of Qatar’s LNG industry. strategic importance, the Industrial City. At the LNG the Mediterranean. After the South Hook LNG Terminal is Plants, the natural gas is LNG is unloaded at the South QATAR’S 500TH CARGO

TO SOUTH HOOK, UK “This milestone th reaffirms the The delivery of the 500 A record-breaking LNG Cargo to the UK’s success in the UK importance of Qatari Qatargas 2 has successfully th LNG as a pillar for South Hook terminal is delivered its 500 LNG cargo to the South Hook LNG Terminal the energy industry testament to Qatargas’ at Milford Haven in the United Kingdom (UK). Delivered on and the security of relentless drive and board the Q-Flex LNG vessel Al-Hamla, on 24 March 2016, global gas supplies. ambition to being the th the 500 delivery is another It also highlights world’s premier LNG milestone for the State of Qatar’s LNG industry. 600 Qatar Petroleum’s company. This achievement Seven years after the delivery of its first LNG shipment to The number of commitment to the is additional proof of South Hook in March 2009, LNG cargoes Qatar continues to be a safe, reliable supply of clean delivered to the UK Qatar’s ability to provide reliable LNG supplier, providing energy to its customers approximately 20 percent of the from Qatar. the UK with one fifth of its UK’s total natural gas needs. around the world.” – natural gas needs, while Qatargas and RasGas also deliver LNG to other terminals in the Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, also providing LNG to other UK, bringing the total number of President and CEO, Qatar Qatari LNG cargoes delivered into countries around the world. the UK to approximately 600. Petroleum. Fully-commissioned in 2010, South Hook is one of the biggest and most advanced LNG terminals in the world.

26 | THE PIONEER | QUARTER ONE 2016 QUARTER ONE 2016 | THE PIONEER | 27 BOLSTERING TIES WITH CAREER DEVELOPMENT JAPANESE BUYERS OPPORTUNITIES Seventeen years running, the annual technical meeting between Qatargas and the Japanese buyers’ consortium of Chubu Electric and seven other Japanese Testament to the long-term 112 buyers, is one of the many initiatives in place to continue to build on and relationship between Japanese engineering firm Chiyoda Corporation The number of strengthen ties with Japan. engineers from and Qatar, there is continuous Qatar that Chiyoda Labelled the 6 MMT (six million buyers. The two SPAs are tonnes) Technical Meeting, jointly operated, with all the collaboration on technical, operational Corporation has it is held with the objective eight buyers forming a buyers’ and business requirements. provided training of exchanging operational consortium. and technical information This year the Qatargas opportunities to. to enhance and improve the delegation was led by Jassim Six Qatargas engineers have recently completed a seven-week safe operation of supply Darwish, Sales Administration training course at Chiyoda Corporation offices in Japan. This is in and receiving LNG between Manager and Ali Yousuf line with Qatargas’ 2020 Vision to retain its premier status by, for Qatargas and the Japanese Al Baker, General Manager one, building strong relationships with customers and contractors. long-term buyers. Japan Liaison Office, while Two engineers each from the Ventures, Maintenance and The six million tonnes of the Japanese delegation was Engineering Departments were the lucky Qataris to travel to LNG are covered under two headed by Hideki Fujiwara, Chiyoda’s headquarters which is a large Japanese engineering LNG Sales and Purchase Manager of Power Generation company specialising in industrial facilities, particularly oil Agreements (SPA) with Chubu Management Section, Chubu refineries and LNG facilities, in Yokohama, Japan. It was also the Electric and seven Japanese Electric Power Co., Inc. main contractor for Qatargas 1, 2, 3 & 4 LNG plants. The engineers participated in the training courses while also

Delegates are pictured in Osaka, Japan during the 17th annual 6 MMT Technical Meeting experiencing authentic Japanese culture. between Qatargas and the Japanese buyers’ consortium. The training covered different aspects of process engineering, mechanical engineering, safety and environmental engineering, piping and material engineering, advanced engineering and project execution. Apart from classroom and practical training sessions, the course also included site visits to Chiyoda Research Park, Chiyoda The six Qatargas engineers who attended the training in Japan pose for a photograph NURTURING Engaging the younger generation Control System Security Center, Ebara Corporation, Hitachi Zosen with Shogo Shibuya, President & CEO of Chiyoda, and Ali Al-Baker, General Manager of the Qatargas Japan Liaison Office, and other officials at the Chiyoda Headquarters in with educational initiatives through Corporation, and the Hibiki LNG Receiving Terminal. Yokohama. THE FUTURE schools and universities is one of the measures in place to meet the GENERATION Company’s 2020 Vision. Personal experiences “The training was very in depth and covered all engineering “I feel like I “The training had aspects. This was very useful to me as our Maintenance Under the Hayyakum Qatargas has been officially with Qatargas can offer. successfully acquired me perform under Department works on a lot of projects with the Engineering Program, in 2015 recognised by Qatar University The Hayyakum programme the skills needed and challenging situations Department, so I got to understand how the whole work line Qatargas: for the support it provides also supports students that the training lived and in a very professional works. I would definitely recommend this training course.” - through their ongoing from Texas A&M University up to my expectations. Recruited 60 nationals atmosphere. It set high Jabara Mahmoud Al-Moutawa, Rotating Equipment Engineer, partnership. By offering and regularly expands to I gained a deeper standards of quality Maintenance. employment, scholarship high schools throughout knowledge of the for my work and I am and internship opportunities Qatar. Representatives from practical aspects of LNG Offered 16 scholarships aiming to transfer the “The whole experience met my expectations and I was to university students, the the Qatargas Engineering business and feel that knowledge I gained to my very impressed with the engineering disciplines covered such Company encourages them to and Human Resources the multi-disciplinary role at Qatargas. I hope as maintenance, construction and project processes. I will consider entering the oil and Departments, as well as the topics covered during Enrolled 44 nationals I will help improve the definitely recommend this training to anyone who wants to gas sector upon graduation. Qatarization and National the training will be very in the Technical Training quality of productivity improve their knowledge and skills.” – Khalifa Ali Shaheen, As part of the Hayyakum Development Division at the beneficial for my career Program as well as realise Construction Coordinator, Ventures. outreach programme, which Learning & Development development as a young specific goals.” – Fahad “Actually it exceeded my expectations. Their presentation and includes delivery of in-class Department, to name a engineer. I am truly Mohammed Al-Hajri, delivery of information was very good and will be very helpful to The memento presented by Dr. Hassan presentations to IT, Finance, few, formed a team visiting proud to have completed Rashid Al-Derham, President of Qatar Mechanical Engineer, me as I interact with different people from different disciplines. Completed 22 internships Engineering and Business 16 schools across Qatar this training.” – Eman University to Ahmad Yousuf Hassan Maintenance. It will undoubtedly help me communicate and discuss things with for Qatari students Al-Saai, Technical Training Officer at the students, Qatargas aims to delivering presentations on Elhmoud, Process them with more confidence.” - Ibrahim Al-Hassan, Process Qatarization Division of the Learning and instill passion and interest in the different opportunities Engineer, Engineering. Development Department at Qatargas, Engineer, Engineering. appropriately recognises Qatargas for the sector and demonstrate Qatargas offers to national “Partnering for Students’ Success”. the many dimensions a career graduates and trainees.

28 | THE PIONEER | QUARTER ONE 2016 QUARTER ONE 2016 | THE PIONEER | 29 SAVING THE SEA Faced with an enormous environmental challenge, Qatargas found a solution that helped deliver 4500 Coral colonies were an environmental protection programme, save a restored as part of the precious marine ecosystem, and create a sustainable Qatargas coral model of ecological preservation in the process. relocation project.

Ten years ago, Qatargas started work “the rainforests of the sea”, because The Arabian Gulf region contains some The relocation operation lasted over on the expansion projects that would of their priceless contribution to the of the most unique coral reef ecosystems five months, as scientists carefully eventually become Qatargas 2, Qatargas 3 natural world. These diverse underwater on Earth. Laying the pipeline through detached the coral colonies from the and Qatargas 4. This work involved laying ecosystems, held together by the calcium the reef wasn’t an option: coral reefs are seafloor, transported them safely to a pipeline underwater in the resource- carbonate structures formed by corals, extremely sensitive to changes in water their new location and re-attached them rich area of the Arabian Gulf, north of occupy less than 0.1 percent of the world’s temperature. Qatargas had to find a way to the seafloor. But the project didn’t Ras Laffan. There was a huge obstacle ocean surface, yet they provide a home around the problem. end there. in the way, though: 4500 coral colonies for at least 25 percent of all marine One of the Company’s core values, Rather than simply digging up lay directly in the path of that proposed species – both flora and fauna including as outlined in the Qatargas Direction the coral, and transporting and pipeline. fish, molluscs, worms and crustaceans. Statement, requires that it remains transplanting these precious organisms Coral reefs are a vital part of the global Protecting this rich yet fragile bio-diversity environmentally conscious, compliant to a few kilometres down the coast, the ecosystem. Marine biologists call them is an environmental imperative. environmental laws and constantly aware Qatargas Environmental Affairs Division and tagged as part of a baseline survey of its impact on the natural environment. team set about making sure that the for future monitoring. Careful monitoring The Company needed an innovative coral survived in its new habitat – and programmes have been conducted since solution to the challenge – and, thanks to continuously monitored its adaptation, then to provide this qualitative and groundwork for similarly successful its Environmental Affairs Division, that’s survival and health. This would also help quantitative information. projects in the future. exactly what it got. to understand if the project could be The results of these surveys are clear. From an environmental point of view, In October 2006, the Qatargas replicated elsewhere. The transplanted coral colonies at the the project has helped to mitigate the Environmental Affairs Division, working Ultimately, the team aimed to create study site are reproducing successfully, impact of Qatargas’ expansion projects. closely with Qatar’s Ministry of a dataset, which would monitor the and are showing similar recovery to the From an industry point of view, it has Municipality and Environment (MME), survival and health of the transplanted control corals. This proves that these shown the possibilities – and viability – of started implementing an ambitious, corals in comparison to control corals, colonies have long-term viability, despite using coral relocation as an option for unique environmental programme that in order to allow for the evaluation facing re-occurring temperature stress coral reef conservation and management lasted for eight years: the Qatargas Fasht of the viability of other, similar large- events during summer. in the Arabian Gulf, especially if the coral Al Hurabi Coral Restoration Project. This scale coral transplantation projects. In With the relocation project, Qatargas specimens are transplanted to areas programme involved moving the corals February 2007, immediately following successfully minimised its environmental where the physical and environmental from their existing location to southeast the reattachment activities, each of the footprint – with the monitoring conditions are conducive to coral of Al-Khor. Here, in the coastal waters of corals at Fasht Al Hurabi was numbered programme that followed, it laid the recruitment and growth. Fasht Al Hurabi, 22 sites were selected for the reattachment and restoration of those 4500 coral colonies. The QATARGAS CORAL RESTORATION PROJECT reattachment area covered about 1750 square metres. Removal and Project extended Annual relocation of 4500 4 additional bi-annual monitoring Coral Colonies monitoring surveys conducted completed

2007 2008 2009 2011 2013 2014

Completion Bi-annual monitoring completed, Final close out of the of initial bi-annual monitoring Programme was extended for project in agreement survey programme two annual surveys with MME

30 | THE PIONEER | QUARTER ONE 2016 QUARTER ONE 2016 | THE PIONEER | 31 Qatargas continues to promote the CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP importance of physical activity and The third edition of the Qatargas Chess SUPPORTING LOCAL Championship, organised by the Qatar Chess wellness in building a strong society Association (QCA) and sponsored by Qatargas, enjoyed the participation of around 120 players by organising various sporting events between 6 and 16 years old. BUSINESS throughout the year. This is in line Qatargas expressed its unwavering support Qatargas recently participated in Mushtarayat, with the human development pillars of the first-ever government procurement and to local contractors and suppliers through contracting conference organised by Qatar the Qatar National Vision 2030 (QNV Development Bank. The Qatargas pavilion 2030), as well as the objectives of its recent participation in the Mushtarayat showcased the supply and procurement opportunities available to local contractors and the Company’s own Corporate Social conference and exhibition. suppliers seeking to expand their businesses and work with Qatargas. Responsibility programme. The Mushtarayat Conference and Exhibition Qatargas Public Relations Manager, Azzam Abdul Aziz Al-Mannai, aims to promote sustainable government General Secretary, QCA, Mohammed Ahmed Al-Medaihki and other officials pose for a photograph with winners of the 3rd Qatargas procurement systems, as well as establish Chess Championship. liaisons between Qatari small and medium-sized NATIONAL SPORTS DAY enterprises (SMEs) and major government Qatargas organised a number of sporting events and activities buyers. It enjoyed a robust turn-out by the in celebration of National Sports Day and in line with its SUPPORTING public and private sectors who offered Qatari ongoing commitment to support the health and wellbeing of SMEs important contracting opportunities. the community. More than 4000 Qatargas employees and their JUNIOR GOLF As part of its ongoing support for local families participated in the events, which were held across Qatargas is supporting the sixth edition of the business, Qatargas also organises an annual various locations. Junior Golf Program organised by the Qatar Contractor Forum which supports local The Qatargas organising committee worked hard to safely Golf Association. This partnership aims to contractors and suppliers in their bid for two- engage all participants in the scheduled activities. The medical encourage talented young players to later join way communication. team was also on hand in an allocated area where they the national team. Through such activities, the Company is conducted medical examinations, enabling attendees to test their demonstrating its commitment to positively blood sugar levels, blood pressure and Body Mass Index. support local SMEs and effectively contribute to the economic development objectives – one

Qatargas officials and employees pose for a photograph at its pavilion in the Mushtarayat of the main pillars of the Qatar National Vision conference and exhibition at QNCC. 2030 (QNV 2030).

Participants and organisers of the Junior Golf Program are TWIN BLOOD DRIVES pictured after a successful day out on the course. The recently-organised blood donation drives is part of Qatargas’ ongoing efforts to be a corporate role model for the community. As one PROPPING UP JUNIOR ICE HOCKEY of the Company’s annual Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, the In the context of Qatargas’ continuous Pearl campaign encourages collective voluntary work among the members of the Sponsorship of the Junior Ice Hockey, Catherine Headley, QMIHA President, noted: “We would community for a better future. like to sincerely thank our sponsor Qatargas Qatargas CEO, Khalid Bin Khalifa Al Thani, and senior officials pose for a group photo with for championing the sport of ice hockey for employees and their families at the start of the Company’s Sports Day activities at Al our children here in Qatar and for making our Gharafa Sports Club. tournament a grand success.” Qatargas has recently recognition of its contribution organised twin blood drives at as gold sponsor of the HMC- its headquarters in Doha and organised annual World Blood at Ras Laffan, in collaboration Donor Day celebration in “Qatargas’ support for various with Hamad Medical Qatar. Corporation (HMC). Qatargas seeks to spread sporting activities is aligned Qatargas has been awareness on the importance with the objectives of the Human organising such blood of voluntary blood donation donation drives for its among local community Development pillar of the Qatar employees in collaboration members and to further with Hamad Medical promote social responsibility National Vision 2030.” – Azzam Corporation (HMC) for 15 years through these regularly Hamad Al Awi, Head of Business Support at Qatargas’ Public Abdul Aziz Al-Mannai, Public Relations Department (second from Left) and Catherine Headley, now. The Company has also organised campaigns and QMIHA President (Extreme Right), and other QIMHA officials pose been recognised by HMC in other initiatives. Blood donation drive in progress at Qatargas Doha Head Office. Relations Manager. for a photograph with a group of players in the Under-9 Tournament. ACTIVITIES SPORT

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Designed for safety and environmental protection, the Qatargas Flare System is the latest awareness initiative launched by the Qatargas Go Green campaign.

Sight of a Flare? Why do we see Black Smoke in Flaring? Are there any Flaring From outside the Ras Laffan Occasionally, black smoke coming from the flare stack can be Regulatory Requirements? Industrial City (RLIC) fence, a noticed. This can happen due to incomplete combustion of the The Ministry of Municipality flame burning at the top of the flared gas. Qatargas maintains a steam-assisted flaring system and Environment (MME) and flare stacks can look alarming. to minimise the possibilities of smoke during flaring. Operational the Industrial City Directorate It is common for neighbouring personnel constantly monitor the flare stack to avoid black (ICD) regulate flaring quantity, residents to worry that smoke during flaring. duration and allowable smoke something is wrong when they at all industrial facilities see smoke or flames coming in Qatar. Qatargas reports from the stacks. Although the flaring emissions to regulatory sight of the flares may cause authorities. concern, routine or baseline flaring is a normal and vital What is Qatargas doing to part of keeping the gas Reduce Flaring? processing facilities running Qatargas has undertaken safely. various Operational and Engineering initiatives which Why do we Flare? have helped reduce flaring by Flaring typically takes place nearly 70 percent from 2011 to to burn off gases released by 2015. As the Company moves pressure relief valves during ahead in its flare reduction routine plant operations and journey, it expects to achieve unplanned flaring events flaring reduction of about 85 such as trips and shutdowns. percent by 2020. The flaring system ensures maximum combustion of hydrocarbon gases while minimising emissions to the air.

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