Doha - Qatar, 20 March 2012:  

Today, Qatargas announces its support for the 10th Gulf Water Conference to be hosted in Doha, 22 - 24 April 2012.

With the slogan "The Water-Energy-Food Nexus", the 10th Gulf Water Conference is organised by the Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation "KAHRAMAA," in cooperation with the Water Science and Technology Association (WSTA), and the Secretariat General of the Gulf Cooperation Council.

Qatargas signed a sponsorship agreement with the conference organisers in a ceremony held at Qatargas' Doha Headquarters which was attended by Ghanim Al Kuwari, Chief Operating Officer - Administration at Qatargas, Eng. Ali Saif Al-Malki, Director for Water Networks Affairs at Kahramaa and Chairman of the Conference organising committee, and Raed Chehaib, CEO of Interactive Business Networks. Also present on the occasion were Mansour Rashid Al Naimi, Qatargas' Public Relations Manager, Abdullah Anbar, Kahramaa's Public Relations and Communications Manager and Nabil Rizk, PR Advisor at Kahramaa.

Commenting on Qatargas support to the conference, Ghanim Al Kuwari, Chief Operating Officer - Administration, said:
"Our support to Kahramaa in organising this important conference stems from our conviction that scarcity and rapid depletion of fresh water resources in the Gulf countries are hot issues that call for immediate action from all parties. It's quite natural for Qatargas, being a socially responsible company, to support the national efforts aimed at preserving our vital resources and ensuring a sustainable development in the country so that our future generations can enjoy the same privileges as we do now."

Eng. Ali Saif Al Malki Director for Water Networks Affairs at Kahramaa and Chairman of the conference organizing committee, said:  

"We are highly pleased with Qatargas participation in supporting KAHRAMAA in organizing such important conference which can raise awareness to the importance of considering and dealing with the strong inter-sectoral linkages between water, energy, and agriculture, and identifying the major inter-relations of these in the GCC countries. It will facilitate an open discussion platform to share knowledge and experiences, on modern methodologies and techniques used in the planning and preparation of medium and long-term national strategies for the sustainable management of water, energy, and food in the GCC countries. Moreover, it will help to formulate a research framework and strategy for the needed research in the field of identifying the role and value of energy in the various water sectors in the GCC countries through rational and efficient water use. Finally, it can build a network between individuals, institutes, NGOs in the GCC countries, the Arab countries, and other countries that are interested in scientific research in the water-energy-food nexus."

Qatargas is the Gold Sponsor of the conference and it will present a paper in one of the technical sessions of the conference shedding light on the Waste Water Treatment Unit for its LNG Mega Trains.

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About Qatargas:
Qatargas was established in 1984, and pioneered the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) industry in Qatar. Today, Qatargas, under the guidance of His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Bin Saleh Al Sada, Minister of Energy & Industry of the State of Qatar and Chairman of the Board of Directors at Qatargas, is the largest LNG producing company in the world, with an annual LNG production capacity of 42 million tonnes per annum (MTA) and is realising its vision to deliver LNG to its customers around the globe, from its world-class facilities in Qatar. Qatargas has seven LNG trains, of which four are the largest in the world - known as mega trains - each with a production capacity of 7.8 MTA.  The Qatargas vision is, by 2015 to be the world's premier LNG Company, known for its people, innovation, operating excellence, environmental responsibility and corporate citizenship. Since the establishment of Qatargas 1, it has completed a successful expansion programme that has included the development of Qatargas 2; Qatargas 3 and Qatargas 4 projects; Laffan Refinery, a dedicated fleet of ships, and an LNG Receiving Terminal. Qatargas operates these trains and the offshore as well as the Laffan Refinery, the Common Sulphur facilities, the Common Lean LNG (CLLNG), the Common LPG (CLPG) and the Common Condensate Storage & Loading (CCSL) projects on behalf of all project owners. Today, Qatargas' customers are spread throughout the four corners of the world in European, Asian, Middle Eastern and North and South American markets.

About Kahramaa:
Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation "KAHRAMAA"  has the privilege of being the sole transmission and distribution system owner and operator (TDSOO) for the electricity and water sector in Qatar. It was established in July 2000 in terms of Law # 10 to regulate and maintain the supply of electricity and water to customers. Since its inception, KAHRAMAA has operated as an independent corporation on a commercial basis. KAHRAMAA buys, distributes and sells electricity and water through formulating Power & Water Purchase Agreements (PWPA) and providing necessary technical and corporate support for establishment of generation & desalination ventures. It owns constructs and operates electricity & water transmission and distribution networks in the State of Qatar in addition to Setting-up plans and programs for development of electricity & water transmission and distribution networks. In addition, KAHRAMAA lays out regulations, standards and codes of practices for electricity & water supplies to buildings and facilities and provide consultancy services related to its activities and operations. The corporation's mission is to provide its customers with high quality electricity and water services, whilst creating value for shareholders, while meeting the following objectives:

·         Efficiently meet our obligations to supply Qatar's needs for electricity and water.

·         Operate on a commercial basis.

·         Comply with local and international health, safety, and environmental standards.

·         Maximise the employment of capable Qatari nationals, and develop them to the competence level of employees in leading international companies.

 

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