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Qatar University (QU), Qatar Shell Research and Technology Centre (QSRTC), and Imperial College London yesterday signed a research and development agreement on corrosion prevention in wet sour gas pipelines.
The signing ceremony took place at Qatar University and included QU Vice President for Research Dr Hassan Al-Derham, QSRTC General Manager Youssif Saleh, and Imperial College London professor of materials science and technology Mary Ryan.
The corrosion of pipelines transporting sour oil and gas streams is a specific technical challenge facing the oil and gas industry in Qatar. The research will use state-of-the-art analytical techniques focusing on the mechanisms to prevent pipeline corrosion and extend the life and durability of pipelines.
The agreement recognized Qatar University's role in developing a local capability to study the corrosion of pipelines via its Center for Advanced Materials (CAM) that boasts well-equipped laboratories and specialized expertise, and provides valuable assistance to local oil, gas and processing industries.
Commenting on the signing, Dr Al-Derham said: "At Qatar University, apart from providing education, we enhance social change and continuous economic development of the country and the world at large through research and partnership with industrial operators.
"This agreement with Qatar Shell which is focused on understanding scaling and corrosion in sour gas pipelines, aligns with QU's research priorities and is integral to Qatar's vision of becoming a knowledge-based society where research plays a vital role in resolving emerging issues, especially concerning the oil and gas industry, the country's main source of revenue for development."
Youssif Saleh said, "In line with the Qatar National Vision 2030, Qatar Shell is committed to identifying research collaborations that address real challenges impacting our business, that bring together coalitions involving key local research institutions, and which offer the opportunity for direct applicability for the benefit of the State of Qatar. Shell is proud of the investments that we make in innovation and research, but we're also delighted that we can support Qatar's ambition to develop research capacity in the country.
Prof Ryan said: "We are excited about this new research program to develop fundamental understanding of complex multi-scale systems in order to address real world technical challenges. We look forward to working with QU and QSRTC to develop a new approach towards delivering robust, innovative solutions to pipeline integrity issues facing the oil and gas industry in Qatar."
Prof Ryan leads Imperial College's Shell Programme for Materials and Corrosion. She has pioneered the application of advanced high resolution approaches to study the interfaces between materials and their environment. Working extensively with the industry, the College provides underpinning science to enhance materials protection, failure prediction capabilities and risk management.
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About Qatar University
Qatar University is one of the leading institutions of academic and research excellence in the GCC region. It provides high quality undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare competent graduates, primed to shape the future of Qatar. The organization's strong relationship with Qatari society is reflected in its community service efforts and in its vibrant research portfolio that addresses relevant local and regional challenges, advances national goals towards a knowledge-based economy, and contributes actively to the needs and aspirations of the society.
www.qu.edu.qa
About Qatar Shell
Shell is the largest foreign investor in Qatar investing up to USD21 billion in the last six years. Qatar Petroleum (QP) and Shell are responsible for delivering two of the largest energy projects in the world located in Ras Laffan Industrial City. Pearl Gas to Liquids (GTL) is the world's largest GTL plant and cements Qatar's position as the GTL capital of the world. At an investment of USD18 to 19 billion, it is the largest single investment in the Shell Group's global portfolio.
The Qatargas four Liquefied Natural Gas project (QP (70%) and Shell (30%)) combines Shell's global leadership in LNG with Qatar's position as the world's largest LNG supplier.
Shell has established a world-class research and development facility and a learning centre called the Qatar Shell Research & Technology Centre, at the Qatar Science & Technology Park. For this project, they are financial commitment to invest up to USD100 million on programs at the centre over a 10-year period.
Shell has established a world-class research and development facility and a learning centre, the Qatar Shell Research & Technology Centre, at the Qatar Science & Technology Park. Shell has a financial commitment to invest up to $100 million on program at the Centre over a 10-year period.
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About Imperial College London
Imperial College London is one of the world's leading universities. The College's 14,000 students and 7,500 staff are expanding the frontiers of knowledge in science, medicine, engineering and business, and translating their discoveries into benefits for society.
Founded in 1907, Imperial builds on a distinguished past - having pioneered penicillin, holography and fibre optics - to shape the future. Imperial researchers work across disciplines to improve global health, tackle climate change, develop sustainable energy technology and address security challenges. This blend of academic excellence and its real-world application feeds into Imperial's exceptional learning environment, where students participate in research to push the limits of their degrees.
Imperial nurtures a dynamic enterprise culture, where collaborations with industrial, healthcare and international partners are the norm. In 2007, Imperial College London and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust formed the UK's first Academic Health Science Centre. This unique partnership aims to improve the quality of life of patients and populations by taking new discoveries and translating them into new therapies as quickly as possible.
Imperial has nine London campuses, including Imperial West: a new 25 acre research and innovation centre in White City, west London. At Imperial West, researchers, businesses and higher education partners will co-locate to create value from ideas on a global scale.
www.imperial.ac.uk
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