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DOLPHIN ENERGY’S NEWSLETTER September 2015 Issue 35 UPSTREAM OPERATIONS – WHERE OUR STORY STARTS read more inside RAS LAFFAN HEALTHY DOLPHIN ENERGY RAS LAFFAN A DAY IN THE LIFE EATING CAMPAIGN SIGNS MOU WITH EMERGENCY & SAFETY OF… IBRAHIM AL p08 COMPANY QATAR UNIVERSITY GRADUATION SUWAIDI p13 COMMUNITY p20 COLLEAGUES p23 COLLEAGUES J653_Dolphinsight_Issue35_AW.indd 1 22/09/2015 10:25 CONTENTS COMPANY 02 DOLPHIN ENERGY SCORES HAT TRICK AT QATARIZATION AWARD CEREMONY 03 2014 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT ISSUED 04 NEW CAREER MODELING SYSTEM 04 DOL2 WELL INTEGRITY CAMPAIGN COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY 05 INDUSTRIAL WASTE WATER MANAGEMENT PROJECT 06 PROCESS SAFETY AWARENESS CAMPAIGN HELD IN QATAR AND THE UAE 07 INFORMATION CLASSIFICATION PROJECT LAUNCHED 08 P&C OFFERS CIPS TRAINING 08 RAS LAFFAN HEALTHY EATING CAMPAIGN 09 CUSTOMER FEATURE: SEWA COMMUNITY 11 BEATI WATANI ROLLS OUT IN QATAR 12 COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM REFURBISHES AL THAKHIRA BEACH 13 DOLPHIN ENERGY SIGNS MOU WITH QATAR UNIVERSITY 14 DOLPHIN ENERGY RECEIVES TROPHIES FOR SUPPORTING CAREER FAIRS 15 QATAR UNIVERSITY SPONSORSHIP ACTIVITIES IN 2015 16 FOOTBALL FUN ON THE FIELD 17 WOMEN IN SPORTS COLLEAGUES 19 FURTHER EDUCATION PROGRAM - MORE GRADUATE SUCCESS 20 RAS LAFFAN EMERGENCY & SAFETY GRADUATION 21 SUPER TURNOUT AT RAMADAN SUHOUR & GARANGAOU EDITED BY: 22 “SHADOWZ” Corporate Communications 23 A DAY IN THE LIFE OF… IBRAHIM AL SUWAIDI Department www.dolphinenergy.com 24 CAPTURED > UPSTREAM FOCUS - A CLOSER LOOK AT OUR ASSETS J653_Dolphinsight_Issue35_AW.indd 2 22/09/2015 10:25 02 And there were more reasons to celebrate as we won the Qatarization award in the Training and Development category, WELCOME TO for the third year running. More details about that are included in this issue. THIS ISSUE OF This issue’s edition of Captured takes a look at our operational assets, starting upstream with an in depth look at our DOLPHINSIGHT! production platforms and the gas processing plant at Ras Laffan. We hope you find this informative. It has been a busy period and one that has seen the successful Last, look out for updates on our community engagement, as completion of Dolphin 2020 and the launch of a brand new well as our impressive employees. This issue features a talented Career Modeling Initiative that has created a new kind of colleague who is on the rise to become a famous film maker. promotion for employees at the company. Enjoy the read. In addition, details of the annual sustainability report were issued, which revealed another strong performance by the CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS company as we continue our sustainability journey in the UAE and Qatar. DOLPHIN ENERGY SCORES HAT TRICK AT QATARIZATION AWARD CEREMONY In May, Dolphin Energy received the Crystal Award in the category of ‘Support for Training and Development’ at the 2015 Annual Qatarization Review Meeting of the Energy and Industry Sector’s Strategic Qatarization Plan. It is the third year running that the company has won the prestigious award. Mr. Adel Ahmed Albuainain, General Manager, Dolphin Energy- Qatar, received the award and Certificate of Appreciation from H.E. Dr. Mohammed Bin Saleh Al Sada, the Minister of Energy and Industry and Mr. Saad Sherida Al Kaabi, President and Chief Executive Officer, Qatar Petroleum. Commenting on this exceptional achievement, Mr. Albuainain said: “It is a proud moment for Dolphin Energy to win the prestigious crystal award three years running. It takes a lot of hard work to succeed but maintaining success is an even bigger challenge especially when the competition is so strong. Our Training and Development team and Qatarization Award Adel Albuainain, General Manager-Qatar (middle) receiving Committee have worked extremely hard in their quest to the Qatarization Award from H.E. Dr. Mohammed Al Sada, provide tangible training and development opportunities at the the Minister of Energy and Industry (left) and Saad Al Kaabi, company. President and CEO, Qatar Petroleum (right). “The award is testament to their hard work in ensuring we have enhanced the opportunities available to our national employees. I would like to extend my congratulations to our Training and Development team and all the members of the Qatarization Award Committee for making this possible.” THE AWARD IS Dolphin Energy won the Qatarization Certificate in 2011 and two crystal awards in 2012 and 2013. This year’s award TESTAMENT TO was given in recognition of the company’s outstanding performance in the field of training & development in 2014. As Dolphin Energy has now won the crystal award three years in a THEIR HARD row, the company will keep the award permanently. WORK. To celebrate this achievement, the GM invited all the teams involved to attend a celebration lunch at Dolphin Energy Tower. Issue 35 J653_Dolphinsight_Issue35_AW.indd 3 22/09/2015 10:25 03 COMPANY In July, Dolphin Energy released details of its sixth sustainability report, covering the company’s operations and activities for 2014. 2014 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT ISSUED The report was developed in accordance with the Global Dolphin Energy also Reporting Initiative (GRI) G4 Guidelines, option core which achieved 100% plant have an increased emphasis on the need for reporting on availability for the fifth topics that are material to the business and key stakeholders. consecutive year and in 2014 As such, Dolphin Energy successfully completed the the company embarked on Materiality Disclosure Service provided by the GRI, an offshore flaring reduction confirming that the materiality disclosures are aligned with G4 study and the development requirements. of a comprehensive greenhouse gas (GHG) policy Commenting on the details of the report, Dolphin Energy’s and strategy. CEO, Mr. Ibrahim Ahmed Al Ansaari, said: “I am very pleased with the progress made over the last 12 months. By focusing on honing our stakeholder mapping and materiality processes we continue to address the issues that are most important to our business and stakeholders. As a result, we have seen positive developments in the company’s economic, environmental and societal performance.” Safety of people has always been Dolphin Energy’s main Notable achievements include accomplishing a major priority and was recently identified as one of the top production milestone by reaching 5 trillion standard cubic material issues for the company. In 2014, Dolphin Energy feet since operations began; the tie in of three new export recorded the lowest ever combined total recordable injury gas compressors at Ras Laffan and the initiation of a major frequency rate (TRIR) among employees and contractors Industrial Water Management Project to enhance water in the history of the company’s operations at 0.20 per recovery and utilization. million work hours completed. This is also well below the global benchmark of 1.60 as measured by the International Association of Oil and Gas Producers (IOGP). Environmental expenditure increased in 2014 and community investment contributions included a special workshop on the safety aspects of the UAE Gas Network to students from UAE University and the refurbishment of Al Thakhira beach in Northern Qatar, an integral part of the Ras Laffan Industrial City Community Outreach Program. There was also an increase in the commitment to programs that celebrate the history and heritage of both the UAE and Qatar. In the area of nationalization, the company registered 55% Emiratization and 28% Qatarization levels and accepted the Qatar Petroleum (QP) Crystal Award in the Field of Training And Development, from Qatar’s Minister of Energy & Industry. Other awards received included the Sustainability Innovation Award from the Qatar Energy and Industry Sector Sustainability (QEISS) Programme and the award for Best Sustainability Report from the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Group, received at the 2015 Abu Dhabi Sustainable Business Leadership Forum. Copies of the 2014 report are available on www.dolphinenergy.com. J653_Dolphinsight_Issue35_AW.indd 4 22/09/2015 10:25 04 NEW CAREER MODELING SYSTEM In response to requests from employees for more opportunities for promotion and information about career paths, Dolphin Energy has launched a new Career Modeling System. After more than a year's work by a cross-functional team of company employees and consultants from the Hay Group, the system was launched on 1st June, bringing a welcome shift in how career management is handled at the company. “Dolphin Energy’s new career modeling system has been created to provide greater career opportunities and will positively impact the majority of our employees. This innovation provides greater clarity for career paths, greater clarity for promotional opportunities, and greater flexibility for career advancement,” The basic structure of job families, job ladders, and career said Mike Drummond, Director, HR&A UAE. paths are in place. However, additional work is required to set The Career Modeling System has three basic pillars: Job specific criteria for advancement in job ladders. These criteria Families, Job Ladders and Career Paths. Employees can find may include technical skill, competencies, certification, detailed definitions for all three pillars on Dolphin Direct under time in the current job or level, performance or attendance the Career Modeling Page. standards, and will be finalized in the coming months. DOL2 WELL INTEGRITY CAMPAIGN COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY On 28th May, the offshore team celebrated the completion of senior management led by Hassan Al Emadi, COO – Qatar, the DOL2 Well Integrity Campaign. Hamad