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Updated: 29Jul11
 
QP/Qatar Shell GTL - Pearl GTL
Country : Qatar
Project Value : USD 18,000,000,000 Estimated
Sector : Oil and Gas | GTL
Consultant : Jv of M. W. KELLOGG LIMITED and JGC Corporation (FEED)
Profile Type :  Master Project
Associated Projects : Contract (7)
Completed
Completion: Jul 2011
 
 
Owner : Jv of Qatar Petroleum and Qatar Shell GTL Limited
Shareholders : Qatar PetroleumQatar PetroleumLoading... - Qatar
Qatar Shell GTL  - Qatar
Location :
Doha, Qatar
Facility Type : GTL and NGL plants
Capacity : 140,000 bpd of GTL 
120,000 bpd of NGL
Background The joint venture of Qatar PetroleumQatar PetroleumLoading... and Qatar Shell GTL plans to construct an integrated GTL complex in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar.

The Pearl GTL project includes the development of offshore natural gas resources in Qatar's North Field, transporting and processing the gas to extract natural gas liquids and ethane, and the conversion of the remaining gas into clean liquid hydrocarbon products through the construction of the integrated GTL complex in Ras Laffan Industrial City.

The Pearl GTL complex will consist of two 70,000 bpd GTL trains and two 60,000 bpd NGL plants with their associated facilities. The plant will produce a range of clean liquid products and fuels, comprising naphtha, GTL fuel, normal paraffins, kerosene and lubricant base oils.

The JV of MW Kellogg and JGC is the FEED study consultant.
Latest Events In July 2011, first production started, marking the completion of the project.
Previous Events In June 2011,commissioning of the plants was in progress.

In January 2011, construction was near completion. QP and Qatar Shell GTL signed a frame agreement with Technip whereby Technip will assist in maintenance, commissioning and any future scope changes or expansion.

In July 2008, Shell announced that 45%of the project was completed.

In Q1 2007, construction of the plants started.

In 2006, all major EPC contracts were awarded.

In November 2005, FEED studies were completed.

In July 2004, Qatar PetroleumQatar PetroleumLoading... and Qatar Shell GTL signed the Development and Production Sharing Agreement (DPSA).

In March 2004, the FEED contract was awarded to the JV of MW Kellogg and JGC.
Scope of Work The project includes the construction of:

- Two 70,000 bpd GTL trains
- Two 60,000 bpd NGL plants
- Captive power plant
- Effluent treatment plant
- Associated facilities
Financing Source Shell will provide 100% of project funding.
Contract Packages
Type Project Name Contract Value
QP/Qatar Shell GTL - PearL GTL - Onshore Package C6 - Captive Power Plant USD 980,000,000
QP/Qatar Shell GTL- Pearl GTL - Offshore Package USD 1,200,000,000
QP/Qatar Shell GTL- Pearl GTL - Onshore Package C2 USD 900,000,000
QP/Qatar Shell GTL- Pearl GTL - Onshore Package C3 USD 400,000,000
QP/Qatar Shell GTL- Pearl GTL - Onshore Package C4 USD 1,750,000,000
QP/Qatar Shell GTL- Pearl GTL - Onshore Package C5 USD 1,480,000,000
QP/Qatar Shell GTL- Pearl GTL - Onshore Package C8 - Effluent Treatment Plant -
Project News
23-Nov-2011 Emir opens GTL plant - The Peninsula
04-Jan-2011 Technip awarded a frame agreement for the Pearl GTL plant in Qatar - Press Release
18-Aug-2010 Pearl GTL onshore project achieves safety record - The Peninsula
07-Jul-2010 Qatar: Global chief executive officers meet at Pearl GTL site - The Peninsula
02-Jun-2010 Two base oil plants to open in 2011 - Emirates 24|7
16-Apr-2010 Concrete milestone for Pearl GTL - The Peninsula
22-Mar-2010 Major construction of Pearl GTL project to be completed by end of the year - The Peninsula
27-Jan-2010 14 contractors interested in Barzan project - The Peninsula
24-Nov-2009 Shell enters testing phase at Pearl GTL - The Peninsula
30-Oct-2008 Pearl GTL Just - What it takes to get the right things in the right place at the right time - Shell in the Middle East
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Project Schedule

ScheduleContract Phase/PhaseDescription
Mar 2004 FEEDContract awarded to JV of MW Kellogg and JGC
Jul 2004 PlanningQP and Qatar Shell GTL Limited signed the Development and Production Sharing Agreement (DPSA).
Nov 2005 FEEDStudy completed
2006 EPCContracts awarded
Q1 2007 EPCConstruction started
Jul 2008 EPC45% of the project completed
Jul 2011 CompletionProject completed

Project News

23-Nov-2011 Emir opens GTL plant - The Peninsula
04-Jan-2011 Technip awarded a frame agreement for the Pearl GTL plant in Qatar - Press Release
18-Aug-2010 Pearl GTL onshore project achieves safety record - The Peninsula
07-Jul-2010 Qatar: Global chief executive officers meet at Pearl GTL site - The Peninsula
02-Jun-2010 Two base oil plants to open in 2011 - Emirates 24|7
16-Apr-2010 Concrete milestone for Pearl GTL - The Peninsula
22-Mar-2010 Major construction of Pearl GTL project to be completed by end of the year - The Peninsula
27-Jan-2010 14 contractors interested in Barzan project - The Peninsula
24-Nov-2009 Shell enters testing phase at Pearl GTL - The Peninsula
30-Oct-2008 Pearl GTL Just - What it takes to get the right things in the right place at the right time - Shell in the Middle East
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Jv of Qatar Petroleum and Qatar Shell GTL Limited
Owner 
Qatar Petroleum Building, Al Dafna Area, P.O. Box 3212, Doha, Qatar
Tel: +974 4449-1449,+974 4440-2000 | Fax: +974 4483-1125 | Email: webmaster@qp.com.qa | Website: http://www.qp.com.qa
  • Name: Mohammad Ahmad
    Position: Onshore Project Manager
    Tel: +974 441-3 78- 205
  • Name: Mohammed Al Hajri
    Position: Contract Manager
    Tel: +974 4494-6535
    Email m_alhajri@qp.com.qa
Qatar Shell GTL Limited
P.O.Box 3747, 13th Floor, Salam Tower, Doha, Qatar
Tel: +974 483-9850 | Fax: +974 483-9847
  • Name: Carlos Ibarguen
    Position: External Affairs Manager
  • Name: Andy Brown
    Position: Managing Director Pearl GTL & Shell Country Chairman Qatar
 
Jv of M. W. KELLOGG LIMITED and JGC Corporation
Consultant - FEED
M. W. KELLOGG LIMITED
Kellogg Tower, Greenford Road, Greenford, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 20-8872-7000 | Fax: +44 20-8872-7272 | Email: info@mwkl.co.uk | Website: http://www.mwkl.co.uk/
JGC Corporation
Doha, Qatar
Tel: +974 409-3424
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