The World Energy Council scenarios envision a radically different transport sector by 2050

Doha, Qatar, 8 December 2011 - The World Energy Council (WEC) expects that transport fuel demand in the next forty years will come mainly from developing countries such as China and India, where demand will grow by 200% to 300%. In contrast, the transport fuel demand for the developed countries will drop by up to 20%, mainly due to increased efficiencies. The demand of the developing countries is expected to surpass that of the developed countries by the year 2025.
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Qatar signs new LNG Sales and Purchase Agreement with CPC Corporation Taiwan

Doha, Qatar, 6 December 2011 - RasGas Company Limited (RasGas) announced today that Ras Laffan Liquefied Natural Gas Company Limited (3) (RL 3) has entered into a new long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) sales and purchase agreement (SPA) with Taiwan state-owned energy company CPC Corporation, Taiwan (CPC). The agreement was signed by His Excellency Dr Mohammed Bin Saleh Al Sada, Minister of Energy and Industry for the State of Qatar, and Chairman of RasGas and RL 3, and Mr Shao-Hua Chu, Chairman of CPC.
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Qatar’s Role in the Energy Landscape of the Future
Keynote Address by Peter Voser, CEO, Royal Dutch Shell

Doha, Qatar, 6 December 2011 - Thank you, Your Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Al Sada, for that kind introduction. I would also like to thank Your Excellency for hosting the 20th World Petroleum Congress here in Qatar, the first time this prestigious event has been held in the Middle East.
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ORYX GTL and Energy Institute win Sustainable Stand Awards at 20th World Petroleum Congress

Doha, Qatar, 5 December 2011 - The 20th World Petroleum Congress today awarded Sustainable Stand Awards to ORYX GTL and the Energy Institute for building and demonstrating the most sustainable stands. ORYX GTL won the award in the category for stands above 200 square metres while The Energy Institute won in the category of stands below 200 square metres.
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WPC Excellence Awards Winners

Doha, Qatar, 5 December 2011 - A big surprise awaited ExxonMobil’s CEO Rex Tillerson, when he was called twice to the stage on Monday during the opening day of the 20th World Petroleum Congress, to receive a WPC Excellence Award on behalf of his company.
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The Speech of His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar at the 20th World Petroleum Congress - December 5, 2011Doha, State of Qatar

Speech of H.E. Dr. Mohammed Bin Saleh Al-Sada, Minister of Energy and Industry at the 20th World Petroleum Congress Opening Session Doha – Qatar Monday, 5 December 2011

قطرللبترولوشركةشل توقعان اتفاقية لإنشاء مصنع بتروكيماويات عالمي في قطر

الدوحة – قطر 4 ديسمبر 2011

وقع سعادة وزير الطاقة والصناعة د. محمد بن صالح السادة والسيد بيتر فوسر الرئيس التنفيذي في شركة شل اتفاقية تضع إطار العمل والمبادىء التجارية بهدف إنشاء مصنع بتروكيماويات في مدينة راس لفان الصناعية في دولة قطر. تأتي هذه الاتفاقية عقب دراسة جدوى مشتركة قام بها كل من قطر للبترول وشركة شل.

Qatar Petroleum and Shell sign Heads of Agreement for the Development of a World-scale Petrochemicals Complex in Qatar

Doha, Qatar, 4 December 2011 – His Excellency Dr. Mohammed bin Saleh Al-Sada, Minister of Energy and Industry of the State of Qatar, and Peter Voser, Chief Executive Officer of Shell, signed today a Heads of Agreement that sets the scope and commercial principles for the development of a world-scale petrochemicals complex in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar. This agreement follows the conclusion of a joint feasibility study conducted by the partners, Qatar Petroleum and Shell.
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Opening remarks to the 20th World Petroleum Congress by Dr Randy Gossen, President, World Petroleum Council

Doha, 04 December 2011 - Every three years the World Petroleum Council recognizes some of the most outstanding projects and innovations in the oil and gas sector with the WPC Excellence Awards (WPCEA) for Technological Development and Social Responsibility.
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Qatar National Committee hosts welcome reception for World Petroleum Council member countries

Doha, 03 December 2011- The Qatar National Committee to the World Petroleum Council hosted a welcome reception for its fellow member countries as well as selected guests at the Ritz Carlton Doha on 03 December 2011
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