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CONTENT

QATAR: ENERGY FOR LIFE 04
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RASGAS AN ENTERPRISE FOR THE FUTURE 12

PIONEERING STATE-OF-THE-ART PROJECTS: 22
- LNG TRAINS 34
- RAS LAFFAN HELIUM 40
- AL KHALEEJ GAS 44
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MARKETING & SHIPPING

COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY

OUR PEOPLE, OUR FAMILY

A CULTURE OF RESPONSIBILITY

MILESTONES

WWW.RASGAS.COM

QATAR:
ENERGY FOR LIFE

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1991 The State of Qatar is a fast-growing economy with one of the
highest per capita Gross Domestic Products (GDPs) in the
First gas production world1. The country’s boisterous economic growth over the
past 15 years is directly linked to its vast reserves of oil and
natural gas.
The first natural gas reserve was discovered in 1971, which
gradually paved the way for a new source of revenue
generation. Today, the country is heralded as a leader in LNG
exports, with one of the largest non-associated, natural gas
fields in the world – the North Field.

1 http://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.PCAP.CD

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QATAR’S NORTH FIELD

900

trillion standard cubic feet
reserve capacity

1971

first natural gas
discovery

10%

of the world’s
known reserves

6,000

sq.km area

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RASGAS AN ENTERPRISE
FOR THE FUTURE

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RasGas Company Limited (RasGas) is a Qatari joint stock SHAREHOLDERS:
company, established in 2001 by Qatar Petroleum (70%) and QATAR PETROLEUM 70%
ExxonMobil RasGas Inc. (30%). EXXONMOBIL 30%
We operate from the Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar, and
are primarily involved in the extraction, processing, liquefying,
storage and export of Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) and its
derivatives from Qatar’s North Field.

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RasGas acts as the operating company for and on behalf of
the liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects’ owners:

· Ras Laffan Liquefied Natural Gas Company Limited “RL”
· Ras Laffan Liquefied Natural Gas Company Limited (II)

“RL (II)”
· Ras Laffan Liquefied Natural Gas Company Limited (3)

“RL (3)”

For pipeline sales gas to the domestic market, RasGas
operates Al Khaleej Gas Projects, AKG-1 and AKG-2, on
behalf of AKG Marketing Company Limited. The company
also operates Helium 1 that is owned by RL, RL(II) and
Qatargas, and Helium 2 that is owned by RL(3), Qatargas 2,
Qatargas 3 and Qatargas 4.

TOTAL LNG PRODUCTION
CAPACITY OF RASGAS
(approximately)

37

Million tonnes per annum

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PIONEERING
STATE-OF-THE-ART PROJECTS

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LNG TRAINS

RasGas began operations of its first onshore LNG train
in 1999. Within a span of 10 years, RasGas successfully
built seven LNG trains with a total production capacity of
approximately 37 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa).
The construction of the seven trains was carried out on
schedule and to the highest safety standards. Each train is
equipped with advanced onshore and offshore technology
for increased production.

1999

FIRST LNG TRAIN
BEGINS OPERATIONS

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RASGAS LNG TRAINS
OVERVIEW

TRAIN 1 TRAIN 2

Owned by: RL Owned by: RL

First production First production
May 1999 April 2000

Production capacity Production capacity
3.3 Mtpa 3.3 Mtpa

Main market Main market

Asia Asia

SUCCESS INDICATORS

1999

• First delivery sold to RasGas’ long-term customer KOGAS
(FOB)

• First ever LNG cargo produced by Train 1, loaded onto
LNGC GIMI, and sold to CMS

ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS

48,000 barrels 200 tonnes

of gas condensate of granulated sulphur

per day per day

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TRAIN 3 TRAIN 4 TRAIN 5 TRAIN 6 TRAIN 7

Owned by: RL (II) Owned by: RL (II) Owned by: RL (II) Owned by: RL (3) Owned by: RL (3)
First production:
Mtpa Mtpa Mtpa First production:
July 2009
Feb 2010
Production capacity:
7.8 Mtpa Production capacity:
7.8 Mtpa
Main market:
Main market:
Americas, Europe
and Asia Americas, Europe
and Asia

SUCCESS INDICATORS SUCCESS INDICATORS

• To eliminate the need for additional offshore processing • Trains 6 and 7 were the first of a new generation of LNG
facilities, a wet gas pipeline scheme was incorporated into trains (LNG mega-train) to be built, and constitute the
Train 3. This systematic plan improved reliability, all cost RasGas Expansion Phase 2 Project (RGx2).
effectiveness, and was incorporated into the rest of the
trains. • Both trains are fed by an expansion to the RasGas offshore
facilities, which include two offshore 12-well platforms and
• Train 4 was developed with environmental factors in mind. two 100-kilometre, 38-inch export pipelines to the shore.
It became the first LNG train fitted with concurrent
acid-gas injection facilities that has a lower environmental • Train 6 achieved a safety record of 10 million man-hours
impact and reduced sulphur production. It is also with zero lost-time injuries.
equipped for NGL (natural gas liquids) extraction.
ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS
• Train 4 achieved a safety record of 18.5 million man-hours
with zero lost-time injuries. 110,000 barrels 2,600 tonnes

• The completion of Train 5 was achieved in less than of gas condensate per day of propane per day
28 months.

ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS

90,000 barrels 900 tonnes 1,300 tonnes 1,600 tonnes 700 tonnes

of gas condensate of butane per day of propane per day of butane per day of molten sulphur per day

per day

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HELIUM PRODUCTION CAPACITY
PLANTS
RAS LAFFAN Helium 1 0.7 billion

HELIUM 1 AND 2 First p ro d uctio n standard cubic feet per year
August 2005
RasGas launched Ras Laffan Helium as a step forward in the 1.4 billion
diversification of the company’s product offering. Through this Helium 2
project, RasGas is able to capitalise on other valuable liquids standard cubic feet per year
extracted from the North Field, such as helium. First p ro d uctio n
The first plant built under this project was Ras Laffan Helium 1, June 2013 0.4 billion
a joint venture owned by RL, RL (II) and Qatargas, and operated
by RasGas. Helium 3 standard cubic feet per year
The second helium plant, Ras Laffan Helium 2 is a joint venture
owned by RL (3), Qatargas 2, Qatargas 3 and Qatargas 4. First p ro d uctio n
Expected in 2018

COMBINED CAPACITY OF Helium 1 and 2

2 billion standard cubic feet per year, meeting around 25%
of current total global liquid helium demand.

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SUCCESS

INDICATORS

• Qatar is the largest exporter and second largest producer of
helium in the world.

• Helium 2 is the world’s largest helium refining facility.

• The plant achieved a safety record of more than five million
man-hours with zero lost-time incidents.

• Helium 2 set a significant production record when it reached
100 percent production capacity less than a year after its
start-up.

HELIUM 3

The new Helium 3 Project will be managed and operated by
RasGas on behalf of shareholders, QP and ExxonMobil, when
operational.

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AL KHALEEJ

GAS

Al Khaleej Gas is an undertaking by AKG Marketing
Company Limited, and is operated by RasGas.
The plant plays a major role in supporting the Qatar National
Vision 2030 by providing sales gas for consumers in Qatar.
The project was implemented in two phases – AKG-1 and
AKG-2 – over a span of five years.

PRODUCTION CAPACITY

AKG-1 700 million

First p ro d uctio n standard cubic feet per day
November 2005 of sales gas

AKG2- 1,300 million

First p ro d uctio n standard cubic feet per day
February 2010 of sales gas

MAIN MARKETS COMBINED
CAPACITY
D om estic
meets 65% of Qatar’s
domestic demands

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SUCCESS ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS

INDICATORS 61,000

• With the launch of AKG-1, RasGas became the first supplier in barrels of field and plant condensate per day
Qatar to supply pipeline sales gas to the domestic market.
2,400
• The gas from the plant is distributed to Ras Laffan Power
Company to generate power at Ras Laffan Industrial City, tonnes of natural gas liquids (propane and
provide fuel for Mesaieed Industrial City customers and butane) per day
supply feedstock to the Oryx GTL project.
2,500
• ExxonMobil’s proprietary FAST DRILLTM process was incorporated
into AKG-2 to increase drilling rates and optimise well costs. tonnes of ethane per day

• A number of reservoir technologies have been applied to AKG- 2, 600
such as EMpower TM software reservoir stimulation, 3-D seismic
visualisation and well-completion technologies, which have tonnes of molten sulphur per day
significantly improved performance of the project.
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MARKETING &
SHIPPING

CONNECTING TO A GLOBAL MARKET

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TRANSFORMING
QATAR’S NATURAL

RESOURCES

INTO A KEY
COMPONENT OF
THE GLOBAL

ENERGY MIX

RasGas plays a crucial role in realising the value of the State
of Qatar’s natural resources, and has a proud history of
supporting the growth of natural gas usage across the globe,
leading the industry through innovation, optimisation and
customer focus.
We work with our customers to ensure that the entire value
chain is focused on delivering on our commitments safely and
reliably. In addition, RasGas utilises its diverse shipping fleet
and flexible portfolio to meet global customer needs across
the world.

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DELIVERING OUR

LONG-TERM

AND SHORT-TERM

IN A SAFESALES COMMITMENTS

AND RELIABLE MANNER

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LONG-TERM CUSTOMERS

Over the years, RasGas has developed a strong global customer base and
diversified market reach, and is fostering new relationships with emerging players to
support the needs of the economy.
In 2010, RasGas inaugurated its flagship liaison office in South Korea to better serve
its customers in the Korean market. The Korean Liaison Office (KLO) is the first of
its kind for the company, and is committed to strengthening the company’s global
brand identity.

2007first delivery 2012first delivery
2.1 Mtpa 3.4 Mtpa
eni BELGIUM EdF Trading BELGIUM

2005first delivery
0.8 Mtpa
Endesa SPAIN

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2004 2016first deliveryfirst delivery

2003first delivery 7.5 Mtpa 1 Mtpa
4.6 Mtpa
Edison ITALY Petronet LNG Limited INDIA

first delivery
2005 2013first delivery
3.1 Mtpa 1.5 Mtpa

CPC Corporation TAIWAN

1999first delivery 2007first delivery 2013first delivery
4.9 Mtpa 2.1 Mtpa 2 Mtpa
KOGAS SOUTH KOREA

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SHORT-TERM CUSTOMERS

EUROPE
Belgium
France
Italy
Netherlands
Portugal
Spain
Turkey
United Kingdom

AMERICAS
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Dominican Republic
Mexico
United States

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MENA ASIA
Egypt India
Jordan Japan
Kuwait Malaysia
South Korea
Taiwan

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A PROUD ONE OF THE

FLEET LARGEST

The safe and reliable transportation of LNG is vital to our COMMERCIAL SHIPPING CONTRACTS
business operations and our reputation as a global LNG
producer and supplier. FOR THE TRANSPORTATION
We have been awarded one of the largest commercial
shipping contracts for the transportation of Qatari LNG. Our OF QATARI LNG
world-class shipping fleet comprises long-term LNG charter
vessels that serve to meet the needs of our global customer-
base in the most efficient manner.

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LNG FLEET Q-FLEX

SHIPS

Capacity

210,000m3 – 217,000m3

QUEEN OF THE SEA Q-MAX CONVENTIONAL

The Q-Max LNG tanker is the largest in the world. SHIP SHIPS

345m Capacity Capacity
51,400bhp
266,000m3 266,000m3 138,200m3 – 151,900m3

Q-FLEX

SHIPS

Capacity

210,000m3 – 217,000m3

QUEEN OF THE SEA Q-MAX

The Q-Max LNG tanker is the largest in the world. SHIP

345m Capacity
51,400bhp
266,000m3 266,000m3

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LNG TERMINALS

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Pakistan
.U.AE
Kuwait

U.S.A

Singapore RasGas delivers Qatar LNG to 58 terminals
Pakistan in 23 countries:

, BAHIA DEL SAVADOR: Brazil

GUANGDONG LNG, HAINAN, TANGSHAN, TIANJIN,
ZHEJIANG, ZHUHAI: China

,FOS TONKIN:
ADRIATIC LNG, OLT TOSCANA: Italy

INCHEON, PYEONGTAEK, TONGYEONG: Korea
KUWAIT GAS PORT: Kuwait

PORT QASIM: Pakistan

SLNG: Singapore

DUSUP: United Arab Emirates (U.A.E)
United Kingdom (UK)

CAMERON LNG, GOLDEN PASS LNG: United States of America (U.S.A)

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COMMITTMENT TO
SUSTAINABILITY

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LEADING

WITH SAFETY

RasGas utilises a rigorous and systematic approach to
mitigate workplace risks and ensure the safety of employees
and contractors. RasGas Elements for Excellence (RGEE) is
an operations integrity management system that provides
guidelines to address inherent industrial hazards. The RGEE
system has been successfully implemented into our business
operations, resulting in reduced risk in project execution,
reduction in the number process safety events and improved
personnel health and safety performance.

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PROCESS LOST-TIME INJURY RATE DATA
FROM 2007- 2015
SAFETY
0.66
RasGas is committed to creating a culture of process safety 0.55 0.45 0.42 0.43 0.48 0.45
by learning from our own and other oil and gas industry 0.36 0.29
process safety events. We use a four-tier framework to 0.12
ensure that the most serious categories of process safety 2015
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initiated a safety case approach, which demonstrates
RasGas’ proactive approach in identifying major accident
hazard events, critical barriers and managing residual risks.
RasGas and the Mary Kay O’Connor Process Safety Center
at Texas A&M University in Qatar signed a memorandum
of understanding in 2014, paving the way for continued,
mutually beneficial activities founded on the shared goal of
promoting process safety in the energy sector, in accordance
with Qatar National Vision 2030.

ACHIEVEMENTS
2009

OHSAS 18001:2007 certification for Occupational
Health and Safety Management Systems

2012 & 2013

RasGas’ Sustainability Report received
two consecutive awards for sustainability
reporting and for excellence in sustainable

management.

2014

ISO 14001:2004 certification for Environmental
Management Systems.

MONITORING

ENVIRONMENTAL

IMPACT

At RasGas, we strive to deliver reliable, affordable and cleaner
energy to the world in a safe, environmentally responsible
and efficient manner. Our long-term strategies aim to mitigate
environmental impacts associated with our activities, products
or services. We are driven by a philosophy of continuous
improvement with the implementation of best practices, by
which we seek to make a positive environmental contribution
while reducing atmospheric emissions and waste, and
protecting the biodiversity of Qatar’s flora and fauna.

RasGas maintains a comprehensive Environmental
Management System (EMS) as part of our corporate RasGas
Elements for Excellence (RGEE) management system that
outlines the company’s responsibilities for addressing different
environmental issues.

GREENHOUSE GREENHOUSE

GAS EMISSIONS GAS (GHG) EMISSIONS
2011-2015
RasGas benchmarks its GHG emissions against other
LNG producers, by normalising emissions in tonnes as
a percentage of the total weight of gas intake. RasGas ranked
3rd out of 14 LNG companies featured in the 2014 benchmark.

6% ACHIEVEMENTS
2012

RasGas Headquarters was awarded Qatar’s first Leadership
in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification.

2014

Award for Excellence in Sustainability
Management from the Ministry of Energy and Industry.

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ENERGY RASGAS FLARING PERFORMANCE

EFFICIENCY AND 2005-2015

REDUCED FLARING 28%

In line with our goal to achieve operational efficiency, RasGas in 2015
has implemented proactive initiatives to minimise energy
losses and reduce flaring to a minimum. Actual Flaring
RasGas successfully implemented two successive cycles of
five-year flare minimisation programmes in 2005 and 2012
with a wide range of initiatives that reduced overall flaring
by 87.2 percent from 2005 to 2015. Currently, RasGas has
launched its third flare minimisation cycle for the period
2016-2021, which is projected to further reduce the current
overall flaring intensity by approximately 20 percent.

Waste Recycling Benchmark (PTAI) A comparison of RasGas’ recycled WASTE
waste (%) for 2008-2014 with the
worldwide LNG industry average RECYCLING

70% RasGas strives to minimise the amount of waste it generates.
60% In 2015, the total waste generated in tonnes per million
50% tonnes of total gas intake was 103, which is 49 percent
40% lower than 2014 LNG industry average based on PTAI
40% benchmarking data.
20% In addition, RasGas recycled 50 percent of the waste
10% generated in 2015, which is 42 percent higher than 2014
LNG industry average.
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2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

RasGas LNG industry average

OUR PEOPLE
OUR FAMILY

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The illustrious journey of RasGas is a true reflection of the
people who work with us. We take pride in our team of
dedicated professionals, who have worked together to build
a company of tremendous standing.
Our multicultural workforce comprises individuals from
58 different nationalities, with a wide range of experience
and technical proficiencies. We are fortunate to work with
talented minds that share a relentless passion for innovation,
and continuously strive for excellence. Today, RasGas
stands as one of the world’s leading producers of LNG – an
achievement made possible only through the commitment
and professionalism of our people.

58

different nationalities

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DEVELOPMENT

AND TRAINING

RasGas considers the professional career development
of every employee as an integral part of the company’s
ambitious journey. We put great emphasis on the individual
and collective growth of our workforce, encouraging them to
discover their full potential.
RasGas offers a variety of training tools and educational
resources as part of its ‘Total Rewards’ scheme. The scheme
aims to equip staff with the necessary skills to meet the
diversifying demands of this dynamic energy market.
RasGas’ working environment offers its people opportunities
to learn, grow, be challenged and realise their full potential.

27% OF RASGAS

EMPLOYEES HAVE

1CO0MPLYEETEAD ORVESR

OF SERVICE

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A CULTURE
OF RESPONSIBILITY

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ENERGISING QATAR HELIUM

EDUCATION 50

Our long-term educational scheme aims to ‘energise’ the science teachers involved
experience of learning, involving students and their educators
in an enriched educational experience. 6,000+
The scheme shares the importance of the energy industry
through science, mentoring and skills transfer schemes from high schools students
RasGas’ varied expertise pool, and provides study material
on natural gas and helium. RasGas also invests in supporting 40%
schools to upgrade and enhance their facilities to offer
students in Qatar and around the world, a better learning increase in schools’ engagement in the second programme
environment and experience. edition in 2016. RasGas helium material is officially part of
Qatar students’ science curriculum in 2015.

Since its inception, RasGas has adhered to a business philosophy
that focuses on social responsibility towards Qatar and its people.
The RasGas Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme
was carefully developed to provide a structured framework for
the company’s operations and activities.

The CSR programme is closely aligned with the Qatar National
Vision 2030 and embeds the key objectives of the Qatar
National Development Strategy 2011-2016.

The programme follows a four-cornerstone approach:

• Community
• Education
• Environment
• Health

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RASGAS’ CSR PROGRAMME

To support and To provide every child with
develop initiatives that equal educational and development
enhance the social opportunities to support
wellbeing of the Qatar’s transformation into a
communities in which knowledge-based economy.
we live and work.

Community

Education

Environment

Health

To preserve and develop To promote a healthy lifestyle
the natural environment and support the country’s
of Qatar to safeguard various wellbeing and
the future of generations sport initiatives.
for come.
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DONATION FIGURES

2,300

books donated to local schools (since 2009)

770

blood donors from RasGas (2009-2016)

1,655

residents trained as part of the Northern
community skills programme (since 2009)

COMMUNITY

ENGAGEMENT

RasGas firmly believes in giving back to the community, and
actively demonstrates its support through a series of
initiatives, such as financial contributions, practical
assistance, donations to charitable organisations and
associations, in addition to employee volunteer and skills
transfer programmes.

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