DOLPHIN ENERGY’S NEWSLETTER March 2018 Issue 42 Reservoir Management Optimization Project Adapting to future challenges Dolphin Energy Abu Dhabi Science A Day In The Life Reservoir Management Marks 10 Year Gas Festival 2017 Of Budoor Helal Optimization Project Production Milestone p02 p18 p25 CAPTURED TOC Issue 42 COMPANY COMMUNITY COLLEAGUES Welcome to this issue of Dolphinsight. This year kicked off with is viewed primarily online a great start and our 2018 by our employees, we Annual CEO Staff Meeting felt it was time to make allowed employees to come a few amendments to together and recognize those the design and layout. who had completed 5, 10 TOC and 15 years’ service to the This issue sheds light on company, learn about new lots of new and exciting 01 company developments, initiatives taking place across as well as updates and the company. We hope 02 03 initial findings from the you enjoy the read, and recent Engagement Survey. as always, welcome your feedback and suggestions. As you may notice, the look and feel of our newsletter Sincerely, has been slightly enhanced. The Dolphinsight Team Now that the newsletter FROM PAGES FROM PAGES FROM PAGES 02—16 17—19 20—24 Dolphin Energy Marks 10 Year Dolphin Energy Marks Abu Dhabi Science A Recipe for Success! 10 Year Gas Production Festival 2017 Gas Production Milestone Milestone Show Your Creativity Zayed Heritage Festival In November, employees in the UAE He continued, “Each of these examples – and Industrial Water Management Ladies Sports Day and Qatar marked 10 years of natural there will be many others you can recall – has Project (IWMP) Completion Dolphin Energy Sponsors gas production with ceremonies in the required collaboration, teamwork and trust. Gulf Green Turtle Project Welcoming Moza Al Hameli Dolphin Energy Scoops Gold company’s HQ in Abu Dhabi, Taweelah These are essential elements in any strong Donation to ‘Dubai Cares’: A Day In The Life and Dolphin Energy Tower, Qatar. partnership and they have become part of Service Awards given to mark Kenya Educational Program Of Budoor Helal the fabric of Dolphin Energy, helping create Annual Staff Meeting The celebrations complemented an email one company, one team, working together.” sent by the CEO, Adel Ahmed Albuainain, The CORE Project update to all staff earlier in the month. In that note, Mr Albuainain went on to pay tribute to Mr. Albuainain cited how the Dolphin Gas the company’s employees stating, “You The CORE Project at ADIPEC 2017 Project has grown in stature, prestige and are all important members of our family. reputation over a decade of operations You understand what is required to be Shareholder Visit and and played an important part in balancing successful and over the past 10 years Technical Review of the demands of diversification and the you have delivered time and time again. Emergency Pipeline Repair march towards a low carbon future. System Interview with Ajlan “During this time we have met our customers’ “we have met our changing requirements by sustaining Khalifa Al Qubaisi customers’ changing CAPTURED exceptional levels of plant reliability and First Place in National Day availability to deliver vast volumes of natural requirements by sustaining Shooting Championship gas, supported important programs and initiatives that foster societal development exceptional levels of Interview with Tarek El-Kilany and environmental stewardship and created plant reliability and employment opportunities that have Senior Management availability to deliver vast Visits DOL-1 helped drive nationalization and long-term prosperity and growth,” Mr Albuainain said. volumes of natural gas…” HR&A Launches Maktabatna (‘Our Library’) A Week with TOTAL 1 2 COMPANY Issue 42 “This positive mindset will sustain us for the next decade and beyond and I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and Industrial Water Management every one of you for making the Dolphin Gas Project and Dolphin Energy one of the Project (IWMP) Completion best companies, not just in the region, but In December, Dolphin Energy became the Company (QCON) for the detailed the world. Congratulations to you all.” first company worldwide to develop and Engineering, Procurement and Construction. use evaporation technology to remove the Adding his remarks, Hassan Al-Emadi, the Kinetic Hydrant Inhibitor (KHI) from produced With the completion of the IWMP, four GM-Qatar, expressed his appreciation for water streams with the completion of the more objectives had been achieved: another remarkable and significant milestone Industrial Water Management Project (IWMP). in the history of the company, “This milestone demonstrates Dolphin Energy’s capability Initiated in December 2013, the project to operate efficiently, safely and reliably. removes KHI agents and oil from • Cost Reduction through Every employee and contractor has made produced water flow, reduces the volume the reduction of up to this achievement possible by executing of wastewater being injected, maintains their duties safely and in accordance with 40 m3/hr of desalinated the quantity of water reused for irrigation the company’s procedures and guidelines. and decreases the volume of water water purchased from I would like to thank and congratulate purchased from external sources. all our employees and contractors for external sources their commitment to working safely.” The development of the IWMP saw a multi-phase approach which included early • Environmental research and development efforts taken up protection through with global partners and research institutes to identify the most suitable technologies for a 50% reduction in our specific needs, a front end engineering water re-injection design package for KHI removal, oil removal, and water reuse processes, and the award in onshore wells of two major contracts to Veolia HPD in Spain for the supply of the Evaporator Package • Compliance with new and to Qatar Engineering and Construction regulations issued by Qatar Petroleum for removal of KHI from reinjected water streams • Reputation of our company as a pioneer in applying advanced technologies for KHI removal Since the start of gas production in July 2007, the completion of the IWMP marks the fifth major expansion project completed by Dolphin Energy’s - Projects Division in Qatar. The previous projects included: Common Low Sulfur Condensate Storage & Export Facilities, Tie-in to the Common Sulfur Plant and Ras Laffan Terminal Operator, Export Gas Compressor Facilities Upgrade Project and Third Party Gas Interconnecting Pipeline and Facilities Project. Congratulations to all the teams involved. 3 4 COMPANY Issue 42 Dolphin Energy 201 Service Awards Scoops Gold given to mark Annual On December 6th, Dolphin Staff Meeting Energy won gold at the annual In February, more than 200 long term Middle East Public Relations service awards were given to UAE and Association (MEPRA) Awards Qatar based employees to mark five, 10 ceremony. The company picked and 15 years commitment to the company. up top spot in the Internal The awards were given at this year’s Communications category for annual staff meeting and comprised the communication program one of the largest batch of awards given In Qatar, the GM, Hassan Al-Emadi, delivered a welcome developed and implemented since operations began in 2007. note to employees in Qatar in support of The CORE Project. In his welcome note, the company’s and recognized all divisions CEO, Adel Ahmed Albuainain addressed and departments for their “We are delighted to have been recognized all employees in the UAE and thanked commitment and hard work. by our peers in the communication all divisions and departments for their industry who understand and appreciate efforts. He acknowledged that 2017 had He also spent some time the value of effective communication in been particularly challenging but lauded reiterating the need to remain helping deliver tangible business results,” the company’s response to unforeseen focused in the year ahead. explained Stefan Batory, Communications challenges that placed unprecedented Mr Al-Emadi also highlighted Advisor and communication lead for The pressure on the organization. the positive response of all CORE Project in the UAE. “We competed Qatar based employees against other prominent companies and PR “When we spoke last year, I said that 2017 and took the opportunity agencies for this award and are extremely would be another challenging year; the to thank everyone for their satisfied that our efforts have been industry was undergoing significant change hard work during 2017. From left to right: Mohamed Lari, Mohammed Bakari, Fares Chemouni and Stefan Batory recognized and rewarded in this way.” and we would need to adjust. We have done so in many ways from delivering cost savings Both events in the UAE Expanding on the Program, Danna to implementing new digital and technical & Qatar also featured a Al Mutawa, Head of Public Relations, initiatives. What we didn’t know then was series of presentations which who is leading the communication efforts that other circumstances would challenge us; highlighted the latest company in Qatar added: “From the outset our but it was very pleasing to see that our spirit developments in HR&A, HSE&S, primary objective was to keep employees and our commitment to being one team drove The CORE Project, as well as informed, encourage participation and the perfect response,” Mr Albuainain said. the 2018 company strategy. reward people for a job well done. Internal communication is about ensuring employees are engaged, they are given sufficient information to execute their responsibilities and are then recognized for their efforts. We think we have done that effectively.” The MEPRA Awards are the region’s most prestigious for the public relations industry. Dolphin Energy was one of 18 companies to have received a Gold Award at the ceremony. For the 2017 Awards Program, there were more than 220 entries with 182 companies shortlisted for an award. This year’s judging panel comprised 30 prominent PR practitioners who acknowledged winners for being best in class and demonstrating excellence.