Shell Conclave in Doha Mulls Best Practices in Asset Operation

Doha, February 18 (QNA) - Senior members from Shell production assets around the world met in Doha for the first time to discuss best practices in asset operation, safety and delivery of production targets. This meeting brought together up to 80 leaders of the production community in Shell to discuss success stories and share best practices with the ultimate objective of continuing to deliver production targets set by Shell. A considerable part of the discussions focused on process safety and the knowledge gained from different operating sites to close potential gaps and achieve maximum plant availability, Shell Qatar said Saturday in a media statement. The three-day meeting took place in Qatar in recognition of the country s status not only as one of the largest production centers for Shell but also as a centre of excellence for commissioning, starting up and sustaining production from world class facilities. Shell Qatar Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Pearl Gas to Liquids (GTL) plant Andy Brown, "We are pleased with the commissioning and start-up of our world class project Pearl GTL. The technology we harnessed over 40 years delivered the expected results and current ramp up of production from the plant's two production units (trains) is satisfactory. "Pearl GTL had a unique safety record during construction that extended to the production phase. A few days ago, the plant achieved 10 million man hours without a lost time incident. This is a very rare achievement on a plant during the commissioning and start-up phase." The meeting attendees learned about the current progress of the plant's operation during a visit to Pearl GTL organised by the hosts. The visitors were introduced to the Pride in Production programme which is designed to create a work ethic where people feel connected and valued. Pearl GTL is the largest energy project in Qatar and, at US $18 19 billion, is Shell's largest investment in a single project anywhere in the world. Once in full production, Pearl GTL will convert 1.6 billion standard cubic feet per day of wellhead gas into 260,000 barrels per day of products, comprising 140,000 bbl/d of GTL products and 120,000 bbl/d of condensate, LPG and ethane. At peak construction over 50,000 people from 60 countries were involved in the construction of the giant onshore complex. The project delivered outstanding safety, productivity and quality standards since the focus was on safety and workers welfare, the Shell Qatar said. (QNA)