Established in 1984, Qatar Petroleum Refinery develops, produces, and markets hydrocarbons from the world’s largest non-associated natural gas field. In addition to producing LNG, Qatar Petroleum Refinery is also a leading exporter of natural gas, helium, condensate and associated products.
Does Qatar have a condensate refinery?
With no new development since 2005, Qatar has been selling its existing light natural gas component as LNG, and heavy components as condensate (*2). To add more value to the condensate, Laffan Refinery 1 was built in 2009 to refine the condensate into LPG, naphtha, and aviation fuel.
Who are qatarenergy and cpchem?
The groundbreaking ceremony of QatarEnergy and CPChem’s Ras Laffan Petrochemicals project. (Credit: QatarEnergy) QatarEnergy and its partner Chevron Phillips Chemical (CPChem) have started construction on their $6bn Ras Laffan Petrochemicals project in Qatar.
Will a new petrochemical complex boost Qatar’s production?
This will boost Qatar’s overall production by about 50%. Qatar Minister of State for Energy Affairs and QatarEnergy president and CEO Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi said: “The Ras Laffan Petrochemical Complex is being built at a cost of six billion dollars, making it the largest investment in history of QatarEnergy in Qatar’s petrochemicals sector.
Does qatarenergy own Ras Laffan?
QatarEnergy holds a 70% equity share in the Ras Laffan Petrochemical Complex, with CPChem owning the remaining 30%. Designed with modern, energy-saving technology, the Ras Laffan Petrochemicals project is anticipated to have a lower greenhouse gas emissions intensity compared to similar global facilities.
Who is Umm Said Refinery?
Umm Said Refinery is a leading independent producer of oil and gas in Qatar. Our core emphasis is on conducting extensive geological studies, exploring new areas, and producing crude oil, condensate, and natural gas. Presently, we supply more than 3.6 million barrels of crude oil and feedstocks per day to the worldwide refining industry.