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ISSUE 159, QUARTER 1, 2021 NORTH FIELD EAST PROJECT MILESTONES JACKET INSTALLATIONS COMPLETED AND MEGA TRAINS EPC CONTRACT AWARDED LANDMARK 10,000TH HELIUM FIRST SHIP TO SHIPBUILDING DELIVERY FROM SHIP TRANSFER AGREEMENT RAS LAFFAN IN PHILIPPINES > 8 -9 >7 > 14 QATAR SIGNS LARGEST SHIP CONSTRUCTION DEAL IN HISTORY WITH KOREA
Meeting the world’s
energy demands QATARGAS CORPORATE SCORECARD
YEAR TO DATE DECEMBER 2020
Qatargas provides quality LNG and other hydrocarbon products to the
global market safely and reliably. We operate 14 LNG trains with a
total production capacity of 77 million tonnes per annum, two of the SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE
world’s largest condensate refineries, two sales gas facilities, two
helium plants, and a chartered fleet of 69 LNG vessels. Through
efficient and reliable operations, commitment to our customers and TRIR Flaring (Onshore)
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EFFICIENT AND RELIABLE OPERATIONS QATARIZATION
A High Calibre and Diverse Workforce
Actual Target {Total Headcount}
LNG Reliability 98.1% 98.1%
LR Reliability 98.3% 93.2%
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
Target Actual
Actual Target
28.9% 28.3%
Late deliveries - LNG 0% 0% 1,580 1,521
Positive Responses
to Customer Change Requests 100% 100%
(over and above firm commitments)
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CONTENTS
A CONSISTENT PURSUIT
3 A YEAR OF 18 L&D EARN PRESTIGIOUS
INDUSTRY-SHAPING GOLD ACCREDITATION
FIRSTS FROM IIP
OF OPPORTUNITY,
THE MAGAZINE OF QATARGAS Message from the CEO. The ‘We Invest in People’ gold
OPERATING COMPANY LIMITED accreditation from Investors
4-6 NFE EXPANSION in People is an international
GROWTH & PROGRESS
PROJECT MILESTONES standard in people management.
Editorial Team Jacket installations and 13 QATARGAS CHINESE
mega trains contract critical TIANJIN LNG TERMINAL 19 DEBUT VIRTUAL
Editor in Chief: steps toward Qatar’s goal of MILESTONES CEO FORUM
Shawn Frederick producing 126 million tonnes of ‘Al Mafyar’ is the first Q-Max Held digitally for the first time,
LNG per annum by 2027. vessel to call at the LNG terminal the annual event provided an
Editor: and the 100th LNG vessel to do so opportunity to meet with the CEO
Thajudeen V. Aliar 7 10,000TH CARGO in 2020. and Management Leadership
DELIVERY FROM Team.
Arabic Editor: HELIUM 2 PLANT 14 FIRST EVER Q-FLEX
AlaAldin AlNajjar
Significant milestone reached SHIP-TO-SHIP LNG 20-21 INNOVATIVE
A YEAR OF
in January 2021 with 10,000th DELIVERY IN PHILIPPINES RECYCLING SUCCESS
Published by cargo from Qatargas’ Helium 2 Historic debut commercial STORY
The Public Relations Department plant in Ras Laffan. transfer completed at Subic Bay Spent molecular sieves recycling
Qatargas Operating Company in January 2021 by Q-Flex vessel initiative in a Qatari cement plant
8-9 HISTORIC LARGEST- boosts Company recycling rates
INDUSTRY-SHAPING
Limited ‘Mesaimeer’.
EVER SHIPBUILDING to new highs.
Qatargas Operating Company Limited
AGREEMENT 15 BOIL-OFF GAS POWERS
P.O. Box 22666
FIRSTS
QP signs landmark agreement LNG VESSELS IN JAPAN 22-23 GO GREEN
Doha, Qatar
Tel: +974 4452 3224 to reserve LNG ship Programme to utilise LNG boil- BREATHE CLEAN
Fax: +974 4473 6628 construction capacity in the off gas to power LNG vessels Aimed at promoting awareness
Email: media@qatargas.com.qa Republic of Korea until 2027. successfully initiated at Niigata in the student community of
LNG terminal. pressing environmental issues,
10-11 DEBUT Q-FLEX Qatargas’ school outreach The past year include a ‘Letter of Award’ signed with LNG vessels, a Q-Flex, was involved in
(C) Copyright @ Qatargas. CARGO TO ADRIATIC 16 QATARGAS SUCCESS programme is a huge success. was one that Chiyoda Technip Joint Venture for the a commercial STS operation, enabling
All Rights Reserved. No part of this
publication may be reproduced, stored in a TERMINAL FACTORS fundamentally construction of four new LNG mega trains, Qatargas to now transport considerable
retrieval system or transmitted in any form Cargo discharge operation is HR to launch a fully integrated reshaped the and the completion of the project’s jacket volumes as efficiently as possible to key
or by any means, electronic, mechanical,
photocopying or otherwise without the
the first ever by the Qatargas Recruitment Cloud Solution to world, with installations, bringing Qatar closer to its high-value markets worldwide.
prior permission of the Public Relations LNG carrier to the Italian boost effective staff acquisition. the pandemic goal of increasing liquefied natural gas Additionally, the Company is poised
Department, Qatargas Operating Company regasification terminal.
Limited.
serving as (LNG) capacity to 126 million tonnes per to account for approximately 35% of
17 QATARIZATION the ultimate annum by 2027. the world’s helium production when the
12 FIRST Q-FLEX CRYSTAL AWARD disruptor of The pace at which the project has Helium 3 plant is inaugurated later this
Printed on recycled paper CARGO TO ZHOUSHAN Premier award for Training economies progressed has been impressive, yet it year. In early 2021, we reached a landmark
TERMINAL and Support acknowledges and industries, has not come at the expense of health 10,000th cargo delivery from the Helium 2
Debut discharge operation to Company’s excellence in families and and safety, and I am deeply pleased to Plant, signifying yet another step forward
the Chinese terminal made development of Qatari 24 FOURTH QATARGAS lives. confirm that the jacket installations were in our journey to deliver on our Mission.
by Qatargas LNG carrier ‘Al employees. U-23 FOOTBALL LEAGUE Yet at Qatargas, our deeply entrenched completed with six million man hours Given the challenging circumstances of
Gharrafa’. The 2020-2021 Qatargas U-23 safety-first culture and steadfast without a lost-time injury. the past year, it is tremendously rewarding
League kicked off in late-October commitment to teamwork and flexibility Given its importance to both Qatar to note that, with continued investment
with the participation of 12 clubs had long set the stage for a response that and the LNG industry, the NFE mega- at every level, Qatargas’ progress remains
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and efficient. supplemented and indeed complemented
Now, as we begin 2021, the Company’s - by our consistent pursuit of new
Follow Qatargas on social media: growth mindset has served us well, opportunities.
heralding a spate of impressive firsts that In this respect, we are immensely KHALID BIN KHALIFA AL THANI
emphasise how firmly on the path we are proud that Qatargas safely and CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER,
to achieving our goals. successfully completed the first ever QATARGAS
Chief among these is the North Field commercial ship-to-ship (STS) transfer of
East (NFE) expansion project, which LNG cargo in the Philippines in late-2020.
continues to progress from milestone This shipping breakthrough was
to milestone, the most recent of which the first time that one of the largest
2 I THE PIONEER I QUARTER 1, 2021 QUARTER 1, 2021 I THE PIONEER I 3
NFE PROJECT MILESTONES:
JACKET INSTALLATIONS
COMPLETED AND MEGA TRAINS
CONTRACT AWARDED
follows the earlier installation of four other of delivering on major projects, and in all eight jackets and the commencement
The completion of Qatar’s North Field East (NFE) Project gained massive jackets, bringing the number of jacket operating various onshore and offshore of drilling offshore represents the
momentum recently with two significant milestones reached the successful installations in the project to a total of
eight.
facilities in the North Field with world-class
reliability and operational excellence.
culmination of years of outstanding
work performed by an integrated team
installation of the final four offshore jackets and the signing of a ‘Letter of In recognition of this achievement,
Qatargas’ CEO confirmed, “I am
Khalid bin Khalifa Al Thani, CEO
Qatargas, said, “The execution of the new
from Major Projects and Subsurface
groups. These teams work closely at all
Award’ for the construction of four new mega trains. First production from delighted at the pace with which the onshore EPC contract, the installation of times to ensure all Qatargas North Field
NFE expansion project is progressing.
these trains is scheduled for the end of 2025. The entire NFE Offshore team and our
contractor, McDermott, deserve praise and
appreciation for this great accomplishment
First production from the trains is
as they worked tirelessly on the successful
scheduled for year-end 2025 which, once
installation of these jackets.”
fully completed in 2027, will increase
Highlighting the seamless installation
Qatar’s liquefied natural gas (LNG)
and outstanding safety performance,
production to 110 million tonnes per
the CEO added, “Quality and flawless
annum (MTPA). When coupled with the
execution are the hallmarks of any
North Field South expansion project, the
Qatargas project and I’m sure that the
combined output will raise the country’s
NFE team will maintain the same team
total LNG production to 126 mtpa, making
spirit and uphold our shared values as
Qatargas by far the largest single LNG
we continue to deliver on the expansion
producer in the world.
project. The project team has achieved
The mega train contract closely
this milestone by completing six million
follows the successful installation of the
man hours without any lost time injuries.
NFE project’s final four offshore jackets in
This should make everyone on the team
late 2020. The Engineering, Procurement,
especially proud.”
Construction and Installation (EPCI)
contract for the offshore jacket
installation was awarded to McDermott Drilling Campaign
Engineering Middle East Inc. in April 2019. QP announced the start of the
McDermott was also awarded the FEED development drilling campaign for
contract for the eight associated topsides NFE in April 2020. The first of 80 NFE
and pipelines in May 2019. development wells was spudded on 29
“The completion of the offshore March of that year by the drilling jack-up
jacket installations is a critical part of rig ‘GulfDrill Lovanda’, which is managed
the overall expansion project and has and operated by GulfDrill, a joint venture
been delivered in a timely manner with between the Qatar-based drilling company,
an excellent performance on safety Gulf Drilling International, and Seadrill
and quality,” said HE Mr. Saad Sherida Limited. QP had earlier awarded a number
Al-Kaabi, the Minister of State for of contracts for jack-up drilling rigs to be
The North Field East (NFE) Expansion Project jacket installation in Energy Affairs, the President and CEO utilised for the drilling of 80 development
progress in October 2020. of QP and Chairman of the Qatargas wells for the NFE.
Board of Directors. “I would like to Qatargas has a proven track record The first of 80 NFE development wells was spudded on 29 March 2020
congratulate Qatargas and McDermott by the jack-up rig, ‘GulfDrill Lovanda’.
Signed by Khalid bin Khalifa Al Thani, Khalid bin Khalifa Al Thani, CEO, on this significant achievement. We
Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Qatargas in Qatargas, said, “The signing of the ’Letter appreciate their collaboration with Qatar
February, the major contract was awarded
to Chiyoda Technip Joint Venture (CTJV)
of Award’ is indeed a major milestone and
history in the making…[It] reflects QP’s
Petroleum while managing the difficult
circumstances brought about by the
“The completion of the offshore jacket installations is a critical part of
the same Joint Venture that built the commitment under the leadership of HE global pandemic.” the overall expansion project and has been delivered in a timely manner
existing mega trains for Qatargas. The Mr. Saad Al-Kaabi to turn the Vision of His Anchored directly onto the seabed,
award of this contract represents the Highness the Emir into reality based on the recently installed steel jackets will be with an excellent performance on safety and quality.”
culmination of front-end engineering the earned trust and confidence the entire used to support the deck and the topsides
and design (FEED) work which started on QP leadership has in Qatargas’ ability for the NFE Project. The installation – HE Mr. Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, the Minister of State for Energy Affairs, the President and CEO
the North Field East (NFE) expansion in to deliver this mega project in the most of Qatar Petroleum, and Chairman of the Qatargas Board of Directors.
March 2018. efficient and effective manner.”
4 I THE PIONEER I QUARTER 1, 2021 QUARTER 1, 2021 I THE PIONEER I 5
LANDMARK 10,000TH
developmental activities are designed and
executed, whether onshore or offshore, in
harmony and in a consistent manner.”
CARGO DELIVERY FROM
In keeping with Qatargas' approach
to the environmental management and
aligning with the goals of Qatar National
HELIUM 2 PLANT
Vision 2030, which envisions preserving
the environment for future generations,
the North Field project is also being
constructed to the highest environmental
standards. This includes incorporating
best available technologies to reduce air Qatargas reached a significant milestone in December 2020
and water emissions. Enhanced waste
heat recovery, boil-off gas recovery and when it loaded the 10,000th cargo of helium from its Helium 2
feed gas CO2 capture will also deliver a
25% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG)
plant in Ras Laffan.
emissions relative to previous Qatargas
mega trains. With its proven record for safety, inauguration of the Helium 3 plant in 2021, production in September 2005.
reliability and quality, the helium delivery Qatargas will account for approximately Highly sought after worldwide,
Anchored directly onto the seabed, the recently installed steel frame jackets cements Qatar’s position as one of the 35% of world helium production, with an Helium has high value applications
will be used to support the deck and the topsides in fixed offshore platforms world’s leading helium producers and overall production capacity of 2.6 bscf per in science, medicine and high-tech
of the NFE project. exporters. Qatargas is the operator of year. industries, including semiconductors,
Qatar’s helium production, storage and The Qatargas Helium 2 Plant, which magnetic resonance imaging (MRI),
loading facilities located in Ras Laffan, is the largest helium production facility in space exploration and fibre optics. Global
8 250
which includes the Helium 1 and 2 plants. the world, commenced production in June demand for helium is forecast by the
These plants have a combined 2013 and the 5000th cargo from Helium industry to continue to grow at 2 to 3%
production capacity of 2.2 billion standard 2 was loaded in May 2017. Qatargas also per annum for the foreseeable future.
The recent installation follows the earlier Kilometres of pipeline that will be installed to cubic feet (bscf) per year. With the operates the Helium 1 plant, which started
installation of four new jackets, bringing the bring the gas to Ras Laffan. In addition the
number of jacket installations in the NFE project project will install 250 km of MEG pipeline and
to a total of eight which will support the future
topsides facilities.
280 km of fiber optic cable.
Helium has high value applications in science, medicine and high-tech
industries, including semiconductors, magnetic resonance imaging
(MRI), space exploration and fibre optics.
80
The number of development wells scheduled
300
Pipeline and cable crossing in the
for the NFE project. North Field.
6 million 4
2.6
The number of man hours completed The number of LNG trains to be constructed
without a Lost Time Injury by the NFE project. First production from
the trains is scheduled for year-end 2025.
billion scf
126 mtpa
With the addition of the North Field South project, Qatar will increase its LNG production capacity to
With the inauguration of
the Helium 3 plant in 2021,
Qatargas will account for
126 million tonnes per annum by 2027.
approximately 35% of world
helium production, with an
overall production capacity
“The signing of the ‘Letter of Award’ for four mega trains is indeed of 2.6 bscf per year.
a major milestone and history in the making…[It] reflects QP’s
commitment under the leadership of HE Mr. Saad Al-Kaabi to turn the
Vision of His Highness the Emir into reality based on the earned trust
and confidence the entire QP leadership has in Qatargas’ ability to The Qatargas Helium operations in Ras Laffan, Qatar, include the Helium 2 Plant,
which is the largest facility of its kind in the world.
deliver this mega project in the most efficient and effective manner.”
– Khalid bin Khalifa Al Thani, Chief Executive Officer, Qatargas.
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QATAR PETROLEUM SIGNS
LARGEST SHIPBUILDING
AGREEMENT IN HISTORY
Qatar Petroleum enters into landmark agreement to reserve LNG
ship construction capacity in the Republic of Korea until 2027.
In June 2020, Qatar Petroleum (QP)
entered into an agreement in a virtual
signing ceremony to reserve liquid natural
Also in attendance were Khalid bin
Khalifa Al Thani, CEO of Qatargas, the
CEOs of the Korean shipyards, senior
His Excellency Minister Al-Kaabi
added, “With the conclusion of these
milestone agreements, we have everything
QAR
billion
70
gas (LNG) ship construction capacity representatives from Korea’s Ministry in place to commence the largest LNG
in the Republic of Korea, the largest of Trade, Industry and Energy, as well shipbuilding programme in history. We The landmark South Korea
agreement of its kind in shipbuilding as executives from Qatar Petroleum, have secured approximately 60% of the shipbuilding agreement
history. Comprising three individual Qatargas, and the three Korean shipyards. global LNG shipbuilding capacity through is valued at more than
agreements, these are to be utilised for Speaking during the virtual signing 2027 to cater for our LNG carrier fleet QAR70 billion.
Qatar Petroleum’s future LNG carrier ceremony, His Excellency Minister Al-Kaabi requirements in the next seven to eight
fleet requirements, including for ongoing said, “The signing of today’s agreements years, which could reach 100-plus new
expansion projects in Qatar’s North Field with the three esteemed Korean vessels, with a programme value in excess
and in the United States. companies reflects our commitment to of QAR70 billion.”
Under the agreements, the ‘Big 3’ the North Field expansion projects, even The new LNG vessels will be equipped
Korean shipyards – Daewoo Shipbuilding during these extraordinary times. As I with the latest generation slow speed dual
and Marine Engineering (DSME), Hyundai have previously stated, we are moving fuel engines, utilising LNG as a fuel. This
Heavy Industries (HHI), and Samsung full steam ahead with the North Field will ensure the most efficient performance
Heavy Industries (SHI) – will reserve expansion projects to raise Qatar’s LNG and compliance with the latest global
a major portion of their LNG ship production capacity from 77 million emission and environmental regulations.
construction capacity for QP until 2027. today to 126 million tons per annum by QP’s LNG carrier fleet programme is
The agreements were signed by His 2027 to ensure the reliable supply of the largest of its kind in the history of the
Excellency Mr. Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, additional clean energy to the world, at LNG industry, and will play a pivotal role in
the Minister of State for Energy Affairs, a time when investments to meet these meeting the shipping requirements of QP’s
the President and Chief Executive Officer requirements are most needed. These local and international LNG projects, as
of Qatar Petroleum and Chairman of agreements will ensure our ability to well as replacing parts of Qatar's existing “With the conclusion QP & SOUTH KOREA’S HISTORIC
Qatargas Board of Directors, in a virtual meet our future LNG fleet requirements LNG fleet.
signing ceremony attended by His to support our expanding LNG production of these milestone SHIPBUILDING AGREEMENT IN
Excellency Sung Yun-mo, the Minister of
Trade, Industry and Energy of the Republic
capacity and long-term fleet replacement
requirements.”
agreements, we have NUMBERS
of Korea. everything in place to
commence the largest
LNG shipbuilding
3
The milestone agreement was signed with the ‘Big 3’
Korean shipyards – Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine
programme in Engineering (DSME), Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI),
and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI).
history.”
60%
– His Excellency Mr. Saad
Sherida Al-Kaabi, the
Minister of State for Energy Qatar Petroleum has secured approximately 60% of the
Affairs, the President and global LNG shipbuilding capacity to cater for its LNG
Chief Executive Officer carrier fleet requirements until 2027.
of Qatar Petroleum and
Chairman of Qatargas Board
of Directors.
100
Qatar’s ship building programme will likely approach
100 new vessels in the next seven to eight years.
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QATARGAS DELIVERS DEBUT
Q-FLEX LNG CARGO TO ADRIATIC
TERMINAL IN ITALY
The delivery is the first cargo discharge operation by a Qatargas
Q-Flex LNG carrier to the Mediterranean terminal.
Qatargas delivered the first cargo of
liquefied natural gas (LNG) on a Q-Flex
LNG carrier to the Adriatic LNG receiving
terminal on the east coast of Italy in June
2020.
The cargo was loaded aboard
the Qatargas-chartered LNG vessel,
‘Tembek‘, at Ras Laffan and delivered to
the Adriatic LNG terminal 12 days later.
The delivery is the first cargo discharge
operation by a Qatargas Q-Flex LNG
carrier to the Italian terminal.
The Adriatic LNG terminal is located
14 kilometres offshore of Porto Levante
in the northern Adriatic near Rovigo,
Italy. It is the world's first offshore
gravity-based LNG regasification
terminal. The terminal is operated by
ExxonMobil (70%), Qatar Terminal Ltd.
(23%), a subsidiary of Qatar Petroleum,
and Snam (7%).
The terminal is connected to the
Italian national distribution network
through integrated pipelines, and it has a
regasification capacity of 8 billion cubic
metres of LNG per year (equal to half
the total Italian LNG import capacity),
currently supplying more than 10% of the
Located near Rovigo, Italy, the Adriatic
country’s natural gas requirements. terminal currently supplies more than 10%
of the country’s natural gas requirements.
The Adriatic LNG
terminal is the
world's first offshore
gravity-based LNG 8
billion m 3
regasification terminal Italy’s Adriatic terminal
and is operated by has a regasification
capacity of 8 billion cubic
ExxonMobil (70%), metres of LNG per year,
Qatar Terminal Ltd. half of the country’s total
LNG import capacity.
(23%) and Snam (7%).
Qatargas-chartered LNG vessel, ‘Tembek’, delivers the first cargo of liquefied natural
gas (LNG) on a Q-Flex LNG carrier to Italy’s Adriatic LNG receiving terminal in June 2020.
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Q-MAX VESSEL DELIVERS
FIRST Q-FLEX LNG CARGO FIRST LNG CARGO TO TIANJIN
DELIVERED TO ZHOUSHAN TERMINAL IN CHINA
TERMINAL IN CHINA Qatargas carrier ‘Al Mafyar’ is the first Q-Max LNG vessel to call at
Delivery is the debut cargo discharge operation by Qatargas to the Tianjin LNG receiving terminal and the 100th LNG vessel to call at
the Chinese terminal using a Qatargas Q-Flex LNG carrier. the terminal in 2020.
The cargo aboard the Qatargas- The terminal has a capacity of six vessels, the largest LNG vessel class in the
chartered liquid natural gas (LNG) vessel, million tonnes per annum (MTPA), though world.
‘Al Mafyar’, was loaded at Ras Laffan on 21 it is currently being expanded to handle up Qatargas has, since September 2009,
October 2020 and delivered to the Tianjin to 10.8 MTPA by 2022. Of China’s 22 LNG delivered a total of 62 million tonnes of
terminal, located in the northern port city receiving terminals currently in operations, LNG to 13 of the country’s terminals.
of Tianjin, near Beijing, on 10th November 11 are able to accommodate Q-Max LNG
2020. This is the first cargo discharge
operation by Qatargas to this LNG terminal
involving a Q-Max LNG carrier. China has a total of 22 LNG receiving terminals,
The Tianjin LNG Receiving Terminal
is owned and operated by the China 11 of which can accommodate Q-Max LNG
Petroleum and Chemical Corporation
(Sinopec), one of China’s largest state- vessels. Qatargas has to date delivered LNG
owned enterprises. The terminal received
its first LNG cargo in February 2018 and
cargoes to 13 LNG terminals in China.
has since received more than 200 LNG
cargoes.
Qatargas-chartered LNG vessel, ‘Al Gharrafa’, safely delivered its cargo to
Zhoushan terminal in China in April 2020.
The cargo aboard the Qatargas- discharge operation by Qatargas to the
chartered LNG vessel, ‘Al Gharrafa’, was Chinese terminal involving a Q-Flex LNG
loaded at Ras Laffan on 16 March 2020
and delivered to the terminal located in
carrier. The Zhoushan terminal, which
consists of two shore tanks, each with
ABOUT CHINA’S
the New Port Industrial Park of Zhoushan a capacity of 160,000 cubic metres, ENN GROUP
Economic Development Zone, China, on 1 also has a dedicated LNG berth, with a
April 2020. capacity of 3 million tonnes per year in its ENN Group is one of the
The delivery was the first cargo first phase. largest clean energy distributors
in China. Its key business is the
sale and distribution of piped gas
and LNG, but also includes other
The Zhoushan LNG terminal consists of two multi-energy products, as well
shore tanks, each with a capacity of 160,000 as investments in construction
and operation of gas pipeline
m3 and has a dedicated LNG berth, with a infrastructure, vehicle and ship
refueling stations, and integrated
capacity of 3 million tonnes per energy projects. As of 31
December 2019, the ENN Group
year in its first phase. had 209 projects in China located Qatargas Q-Max LNG carrier ‘Al Mafyar’ delivering its cargo to the Tianjin terminal,
in 27 provinces, municipalities and which has a capacity of six million tonnes per annum (MTPA) and is currently being
expanded to handle up to 10.8 MTPA by 2022.
autonomous regions, covering a
connectable urban population of
104 million people.
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FIRST EVER Q-FLEX SHIP-TO-SHIP QATARGAS EMPLOYS BOIL-OFF
CARGO DELIVERY OF LNG TAKES GAS TO POWER LNG VESSELS
PLACE IN PHILIPPINES Programme to utilise LNG boil-off gas to power Qatargas-chartered
conventional LNG vessels has been successfully initiated at
The historic debut commercial ship-to-ship transfer was completed
Japanese LNG terminals.
at Subic Bay in the Pacific Ocean archipelago nation in January.
Qatargas has successfully initiated
a programme to utilise liquefied natural
LNG tankers are designed to carry
natural gas in liquid form at a temperature
Using the boil-off
gas boil-off gas to power its chartered of 163°C – close to the temperature natural gas instead of
conventional LNG vessels during unloading required for vaporisation. This natural
operations at Japanese LNG terminals. The evaporation, known as boil-off, is conventional fuel oil
212,000m3 programme is being implemented with the
cooperation of Qatargas’ Japanese buyers.
unavoidable and has to be removed from
the tanks in order to maintain the cargo significantly reduces
A full cargo of 212,000 cubic The Company’s chartered conventional
LNG vessel, ‘Al Jasra’, successfully
tank pressure.
Using the boil-off natural gas instead
greenhouse gas
metres of LNG was loaded
aboard the Qatargas-chartered
conducted the first such boil-off gas to
power operation while discharging at the
of conventional fuel oil significantly
reduces greenhouse gas and other harmful
and other harmful
Q-Flex vessel ‘Mesaimeer’ Niigata LNG Terminal in Japan in October emissions over the course of the discharge emissions over
at Ras Laffan Port on 18 2019. operation. Qatargas is committed to
December 2020. Since then, Qatargas’ chartered fleet minimising emissions of greenhouse gas the course of the
of conventional LNG vessels completed 61 and other pollutants by use of natural gas,
such operations successfully at various the cleanest fossil fuel, in one of its critical
discharge operation.
Japanese terminals, reducing emissions operations.
and enhancing environmental compliance.
volumes as efficiently as possible into
key markets. Moreover, this will be
an attractive option for our potential
customers with limited shipping capacity
163°C
and for those who are looking for smaller
or irregular sized cargo parcels.”
Qatargas-chartered Q-Flex vessel ‘Mesaimeer’ delivered the historic
The Qatargas CEO added, “STS
cargo on January 6, 2021.
transfers such as this will further LNG tankers are designed
optimise our shipping capabilities by to carry natural gas in liquid
A full cargo of 212,000 cubic metres discharge. Both sales were made to using our most efficient LNG vessels to
form at a temperature
of liquid natural gas (LNG) was loaded PetroChina as the customer. shift volumes into key high-value markets.
aboard the Qatargas-chartered Q-Flex Commenting on this significant I would like to thank PetroChina, who of 163°C – close to the
vessel ‘Mesaimeer’ at Ras Laffan Port on accomplishment, Khalid bin Khalifa Al are one of our long-term partners in temperature required for
18 December 2020 and delivered as two Thani, Qatargas Chief Executive Officer, the LNG industry, for their support and vaporisation.
separate parcels. stated, “We are delighted to announce this cooperation.”
The first parcel was delivered through shipping breakthrough, as it is the first The LNG vessel, ‘Mesaimeer’, is on
ship-to-ship (STS) transfer in Subic Bay on time that one of the largest LNG vessels, a a long-term charter to Qatargas and
6 January 2021 and the second parcel to Q-Flex, has been involved in a commercial operated by NSQL – Nakilat Shipping
the Jiangsu LNG terminal in The People’s STS operation. This achievement will (Qatar) Limited.
Republic of China as a conventional enable us to transport considerable
“STS transfers such as this one will optimise our shipping
capabilities by using our most efficient LNG vessels to shift
volumes into key high-value markets.”
– Khalid bin Khalifa Al Thani, CEO, Qatargas.
Qatargas-chartered conventional LNG vessel, ‘Al Jasra’, successfully
conducted the first boil-off gas to power operation while discharging at the
Niigata LNG Terminal in Japan in October 2019.
14 I THE PIONEER I QUARTER 1, 2021 QUARTER 1, 2021 I THE PIONEER I 15
FROM APPLICANT TO QATARGAS RECEIVES
EMPLOYEE: QATARGAS’ HR QATARIZATION CRYSTAL AWARD
SUCCESS FACTORS FOR SUPPORT IN TRAINING AND
HR Department announces plan to launch a fully integrated Recruitment DEVELOPMENT
Cloud Solution spanning the complete Attract-to-Hire process. Company acknowledged for leading the way in developing the
Qatargas’ Human Resources (HR) hires, secondees, national graduates need to succeed even before their full potential of Qatari employees.
Department is pleased to announce and general walk-ins – all the way to first day on the job. This process will
a plan to launch a fully integrated identifying the best potential candidates. also enhance data quality as employee
Recruitment Cloud Solution spanning the Each step will be documented and data will flow seamlessly among HR Qatargas received the prestigious
complete Attract-to-Hire process for staff governed by defined roles and sections and systems, such as Personnel Crystal Award for supporting Qatarization
acquisition. permissions that will ensure information, Administration, Recruitment and in the area of ‘Training and Development’
The plan’s key deliverables include: data and documentation confidentiality Government Affairs, with minimal manual in May. The award was announced by His
and ease of exchange during the selection maintenance needed. Excellency Mr. Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi,
• Providing visibility and insight to Minister of State for Energy Affairs,
all steps of the recruitment process process.
President and Chief Executive Officer
for line managers, HR teams and (CEO) of Qatar Petroleum.
all other stakeholders. The solution Recruitment For the 12th consecutive year, the
will also include rebuilding the Marketing (RMK) Energy Sector Annual Qatarization
corporate website for internal and Qatargas Awards recognised companies that have
external job postings. This will include an enhanced Success Factors - consistently exhibited excellent work in
interactive careers website, featuring Summary of Key
• Serving as a visibility tool aimed advancing the goals of Qatarization.
multi-channel job postings and social Deliverables
at introducing and promoting a Al Thani, Chief Executive Officer (CEO),
network integrations, leading to a
positive image of Qatargas to Qatargas, said “We are very proud to be
seamless candidate experience. The
external workforces and industry recognised with this special award. It is
Recruiting Marketing application will
affiliates. proof of our commitment to develop a
replace the current Qatargas Careers
strong workforce aligned with the Qatar
• Ensuring accurate and efficient website page and will consist of multiple As part of its Qatarization efforts, Qatargas develops its nationals through
National Vision 2030, and our focus on effective and efficient development plans for national graduates, national
data flow to the existing Qatargas pages aimed at enhancing the user
sustainable development through creating employees on establishment, and nationals in talent pools.
systems, such as SAP HCM, journey. The new site will also feature
a comprehensive learning environment.”
Outlook and other live QGiTM content that attracts National talent 1 2 3
modules, as well as external job from various sources such as career
Best practice learning Meaningful results that THE QATARGAS
boards, agencies, and social media fairs, universities and colleges. In order
applications, such as LinkedIn. to attract the best of both National and interventions impact the business APPROACH TO
expat talent, the site will also promote Provide Promote Ensure Qatargas’ short- and long-term plans
The go-live is planned with a one-time
deployment of the following modules: Qatargas as an employer of choice. visibility and
insight to the
Qatargas
to external
efficient data
flow through
As part of its Qatarization efforts,
strive to support Qatarization with quality DEVELOPMENT
Qatargas develops Nationals through
recruitment workforces internal training for nationals in order to develop a Qatargas’ approach to development
effective and efficient development
Recruitment Management Onboarding (ONB) process and industry
affiliates
systems and
external plans for Qatari graduates, employees on
high-calibre and capable workforce. of its National workforce follows the
In order to guarantee a smoother platforms Consequently, the Company invests ‘70% / 20% / 10%’ model.
System (RCM) establishment, and in talent pools. Special
integration of new hires with the Qatargas significant time and effort to support and
focus is given to monitoring and following-
The RCM will manage each line’s culture and way of work, the Onboarding develop its workforce through training
up on individual development and to 70% - On the
manpower needs in order to backfill Module will streamline and manage and development. It also provides job experience
providing counselling.
positions. It will start by prioritising recruitment mobilisation activities. required tools and practices, as well as
In addition, the Company’s national
key vacancies based on business New hires will be equipped with an internal network of facilitators, to
employees are supported with best 20% -
needs, inclusive of all hire types–direct the toolkits and information they deliver meaningful results in developing its
practice learning interventions to close Coaching
Nationals within the Company.
competence gaps and to prepare them
This consistent delivery and quality 10% -
for future roles as part of the company’s
learning indeed makes an impact on
The Qatargas Human Resources go-live is planned with a succession planning.
the business, and is at the heart of the
Classroom
training
Qatargas’ approach to development
one-time deployment of three GDPR Compliant modules: follows a ‘70% on the job experience, 20%
Company’s Qatarization strategy.
coaching, and 10% classroom’ training
a Recruitment Management System, Recruitment model. During 2019, the Company provided
Marketing and Onboarding. various opportunities to Nationals to “This award is a proof of our commitment to
develop and enhance competencies using
technical and behavioural competencies develop a strong workforce aligned with the
frameworks.
Qatar National Vision 2030.”
– Khalid bin Khalifa Al Thani, CEO, Qatargas.
16 I THE PIONEER I QUARTER 1, 2021 QUARTER 1, 2021 I THE PIONEER I 17L&D DEPARTMENT AWARDED VIRTUAL CEO FORUM HELD
PRESTIGIOUS INTERNATIONAL FOR QATARGAS NATIONAL
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT GOLD GRADUATES AND TRAINEES
ACCOLADE Held digitally for the first time due to the global pandemic, the annual event
provided an opportunity for national graduates and trainees to meet with
Qatargas' Learning and Development (L&D) Department has earned the the Qatargas CEO and Management Leadership Team.
‘We Invest in People’ gold accreditation from Investors in People (IIP),
an international standard for people management. Facilitated in late December by the
Qatargas Learning and Development (L&D)
Department, the theme for this year’s CEO
The Gold accreditation was conferred at Qatargas, said: “We are delighted to them come to life. This is a significant Forum was ‘Investing in Premier Nationals’.
upon the L&D Department in October receive this prestigious accreditation as achievement for any organisation that During the event, 11 national graduates,
2020 by United Kingdom-based IIP, which only 17% of IIP-accredited organisations values their people.” 12 coaches, two trainees and six scholars
provides the accreditation based on the worldwide reach the Gold level. The The achievement provides an insight were presented with special awards for
latest workplace trends, leading practices Gold accreditation means that the L&D into how well Qatargas is currently leading, excelling in their respective areas.
and employee conditions that are required department has well-established policies, supporting and developing its high calibre National graduates and trainees
to create high performing teams. procedures and systems in place to and diverse workforce to achieve the best were also given a chance to participate
Commenting on the accreditation, support our people, and everyone in the business results. In addition, it helps the in discussions on their individual
Adnan Hassan Al Shaibi, L&D Manager department takes ownership for making Company measure the impact of its people development plans and to seek any
strategy and how this strategy benefits its clarifications from the management
workforce. on their career path and the support
each required to reach their respective
positions.
Addressing the participants, Khalid
“We are delighted to bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatargas Chief
Executive Officer (CEO), said, “Qatarization
receive this prestigious is an important strategic objective for
accreditation, as only Qatargas and stems from our commitment
to fulfilling the Qatar National Vision
17% of IIP-accredited 2030 and is in full alignment with
the Qatargas Direction Statement to Khalid bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatargas CEO, and participants took part in the
organisations develop, support and retain a high calibre first virtual CEO Forum, held in December 2020.
workforce. We focus on the quality of our
worldwide reach the people and, most importantly, look at
Gold level. This is a the ways whereby we can support their
development through world-class capacity
you for keeping your ambitions high and
being keen on your career progression
significant achievement building programmes.” and development even during these
31
The CEO added: “Despite all its challenging times.”
for any organisation negative implications, the global pandemic Feedback and suggestions received
has in fact made us stronger and more from the participants were also captured
that values their competitive than ever before. It helped during the event for L&D to ensure that
us evaluate, reflect upon and implement
people.” our strategic priorities. I would like to
Qatargas’ National development process
remains on track.
The number of special awards
take this opportunity to congratulate – 11 national graduates,
– Adnan Hassan Al Shaibi, L&D 12 coaches, two trainees and
Manager, Qatargas. six scholars – given at the
“I would like to take this opportunity to first virtual Qatargas CEO
congratulate you for keeping your ambitions high Forum for excelling in
their respective
and being keen on your career progression and areas.
development even during these challenging times,”
– Khalid bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatargas CEO, addressing National
graduates, coaches, trainees and scholars during the event.
18 I THE PIONEER I QUARTER 1, 2021 QUARTER 1, 2021 I THE PIONEER I 19INNOVATIVE APPROACH TURNS
INTO RECYCLING SUCCESS
STORY FOR QATARGAS 5,000 tonnes
Under the innovative recycling
Spent molecular sieve recycling initiative in a local cement plant initiative, more than 5,000
tonnes of molecular sieves
boosts Qatargas recycling rates. have been recycled in a local
cement plant as
Qatargas’ successful co-processing
of spent molecular sieves in a local
bench-scale tests, which revealed that
the compressibility and strength from
A Roadmap for supplemental feed
material.
cement plant is the latest in a series molecular sieves was positive for cement Co-Processing
of initiatives to implement sustainable production.
Qatargas’ successful implementation
waste management programmes. This is There were several challenges during
of this major recycling initiative with
in line with Qatargas’ Integrated Waste the field acceptance trials, including
local SMEs contributes positively towards
Management Approach (IWMA) which operational feasibility testing and
upcycling and the circular economy in
incorporates the 4R principles of: Reducing maintaining feed control. Pilot tests
the country, while promoting local waste
waste at source, internal Reuse within conducted with measurement of trial
management solutions, industry and
Qatargas, external Recycling and/or co- burn emissions were also well within the
infrastructure.
processing, and Responsible disposal. required regulatory limits. Following the
Moreover, it has become a sustainable
Molecular sieves are used in a wide satisfactory outcome of the pilot tests, a
and potentially long-term solution, which
range of applications in industries regulatory review and permitting process
provides a range of financial, Health Safety
especially in oil and gas processing was completed to obtain formal consent
& Environment (HSE) and operational
plants. The Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) from the regulator, Qatar’s Ministry of
benefits to both parties, unlike traditional
production process requires large Municipality and Environment (MME),
disposal at landfill sites or energy
quantities of these molecular sieves, which in order to proceed with full-scale co-
demanding pre-treatment.
are engineered ceramic balls with a large processing. Solution forRecycling
Spent Molecular Sieves (SMS)
Solution for
surface area designed to trap moisture and BENEFITS OF
contaminants from the feed gas. Spent Molecular Sieves (SMS)
Once saturated and exhausted, the
Spent Molecular Sieves Recycling: SPENT MOLECULAR
molecular sieves are usually disposed of
in hazardous waste landfills mixed with A Five Step Process SIEVES RECYCLING
other waste streams taking up limited
and expensive landfill space. However, Storage • This initiative not only helped
under an innovative recycling initiative, recycle a waste stream that would
spent molecular sieves from Qatargas otherwise be landfilled, it also
operations were recently co-processed helped reduce disposal costs by
in a local cement plant as supplemental 85% over traditional landfilling.
feed material, for the partial replacement Mole Sieves Collect & Storage
of bauxite, to produce what is known as • The successful collaboration, along
‘Green Clinker’. with other recent recycling efforts
Co-processing with local companies, has helped
The method has proved to be far more
in Cement boost Qatargas’ waste recycling
cost-efficient than conventional disposal
and has also helped significantly improve rates above 50% in 2020.
Qatargas’ overall recycling performance.
Following extensive research and trials • More than 5,000 tonnes MT of spent
performed jointly between Qatargas and molecular sieves have already been
a local specialised waste management Technology recycled a local cement plant since
Assessment 2019.
Small Medium Enterprise (SME), more than
5,000 tonnes of molecular sieves were
recycled in a local cement plant.
As part of Qatargas' focus on
rs
e
alternative disposal options, several et
stsaram
brainstorming workshops and sessions e
t T s P ns ty The recycling of spent molecular sieves is an excellent example of
were conducted in-house for creating new ilo ces issio ali
recycling opportunities within the country.
P ro m Qu
• P ir E uct Qatargas’ commitment to sustainable waste management creating
Molecular sieves were found to have the • A rod
potential to replace bauxite as a feed/raw
•P value for our business and the environment.
material, as the chemical composition is
the same for both. This was followed by
comprehensive laboratory analyses and
20 I THE PIONEER I QUARTER 1, 2021 QUARTER 1, 2021 I THE PIONEER I 21COMPANY’S GO GREEN SCHOOL
OUTREACH PROGRAMME A
SUCCESS
Part of Qatargas’ school outreach programme, the initiative aims
to promote awareness in the student community of pressing
environmental issues.
Qatargas' Environmental Affairs and
Regulatory Department conducted its ‘Go
Green, Breathe Clean’ campaign in various
national and international schools across
the country during January and February
2020.
The initiative formed part of Qatargas’
commitment towards cultivating
sustainable environmental practices and
fostering community wellbeing in line with Al Khor International School (AKIS) Junior Simaisma School
the Qatar National Vision 2030.
The ‘Go Green, Breathe Clean’
campaign served to promote better
understanding about air pollution and
how we can all contribute to improving air
quality.
Fostering a hands-on learning
experience, students participated in
a series of engaging presentations,
quizzes and activities on air pollution
and its harmful impacts. Students were
also briefed on various environmental
initiatives implemented by Qatargas to
reduce its emission levels.
“I presented to the 5th and 6th grade
students,” said Afra Al Hajri, Senior
Regulatory and Compliance Officer,
Qatargas Environmental Affairs and AKIS Junior Kabaan School
Ibrahim Al Harami and Majed Al Hitmi from the Qatargas Environmental
Regulatory Department. “It was great to
Affairs and Regulatory Team presenting a Go Green, Breathe Clean
communicate with the new generation, memento to officials from the Al Zubara School.
reach out to them, and hear from them.
It was an opportunity to extend our
knowledge and to raise their awareness and various other reduction projects have
on the environment, specifically on air
4
helped Qatargas reduce its greenhouse
pollution, and various Qatargas initiatives gas (GHG) emissions by approximately four
and activities.” million tonnes per annum.
Ibrahim Al Harami, Regulatory and The World Health Organization has
Compliance Officer also noted, ”These identified air pollution as the single
initiatives show that Qatargas recognises greatest global health risk we face Million
the importance of our community’s health today. Through its annual Go Green Qatargas’ emissions reduction
and wellbeing and attaches significance environmental awareness programme
to various environmental awareness
projects have helped the Company
and other environmental initiatives,
programmes.” Qatargas continues to play a proactive reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG)
These initiatives include the carbon and significant role in supporting an emissions by approximately
dioxide (CO2) sequestration through environmentally aware population that four million tonnes per
Qatargas’ dedicated CO2 injection facility, values the preservation of the natural annum.
and flare reduction from the Jetty Boil-Off heritage of Qatar and the wider region.
Gas Recovery (JBOG) facility and various
other flare reduction initiatives. These AKIS Senior
22 I THE PIONEER I QUARTER 1, 2021 QUARTER 1, 2021 I THE PIONEER I 23FOURTH EDITION OF QATARGAS
U-23 LEAGUE UNDERWAY
The 2020-2021 Qatargas U-23 League kicked off in late October
with the participation of 12 clubs from the first division.
Early season action from the fourth edition of the Qatargas U-23 League.
The four-year-old tournament is team as well. I wish success to all the clubs to host the World Cup in 2022."
a result of the fruitful partnership and players.” As in previous years, all of the matches
between Qatargas and the Qatar Football Mr. Ali Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, Public of the Qatargas U-23 League are being
Association (QFA). The 12 participating first Relations Manager at Qatargas, said: televised on Qatari sporting channel
division clubs for 2020-2021 are Al Ahli, “Qatargas is honored to be part of the Al Kass. The channel will also produce
Al Sadd, Al Rayyan, Al Duhail, Al Arabi, Al premier U-23 league through our corporate a special programme that covers all
Gharafa, Qatar SC, Umm Salal, Al Khor, Al sponsorship. We join in the excitement aspects and notable incidents from the
Sailiya, Al Wakra, and Al Kharaitiyat. this competitive sport brings to its large season, with a focus on interviews with
Perennial favourites Al Duhail entered following of fans. The support we offer the players, coaches and other officials from
this year's competition as the reigning league is our way to leverage a popular participating clubs.
champions, a position the club has held sport to bring people together, encourage The Qatargas U-23 League is played
since the tournament was inaugurated. a healthy and competitive spirit among our according to the double round-robin
Al Duhail was awarded the 2019-2020 nation's youth, and help fulfil the ambition system, and the final ranking of the
championship following a decision by of our National Vision 2030. Qatargas clubs is determined according to the
QFA – under Article 81 of the association's is proud to join the Qatar Football total number of points at the end of the
statutes, 'Emergency conditions and force Association in supporting our fast growing competition, with the team that earns
majeure' – to end the tournament early talent pool of gifted football athletes, the most points crowned as season
due to the COVID-19 pandemic. especially as the country is getting ready champions.
“The Qatar Football Association and
Qatargas have been linked by a strong
relationship that has spanned many years,” “The Qatar Football Association and Qatargas
said Khaled Mubarak Al Kuwari, Director of
Marketing and Communications at Qatar have been linked by a strong relationship that has
Football Association, at the recent 2020-21
season launch. “This tournament is one
spanned many years. Without a doubt, over the past
of the fruits of this unique partnership. few years, the Qatargas U-23 League has witnessed
Without a doubt, over the past few years,
the Qatargas U-23 League has witnessed more opportunities for Qatari U-23 players to play
more opportunities for Qatari U-23
players to play football in a competitive football in a competitive atmosphere.”
atmosphere. This has benefited them, and
these players were able to support the first
– Khaled Mubarak Al Kuwari, Director of Marketing and
team in their clubs, and then the national Communications at Qatar Football Association.
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