Letter of Invitation

H.E. Dr. Mohammed bin Saleh Al-Sada
Minister of Energy & Industry
Chairman and Managing Director of Qatar Petroleum
Chairman of the Qatar Higher Organizing Committee for 20th World Petroleum Congress

Dear Industry Professional,

It has taken 74 years for the largest petroleum congress in the world to come to the largest oil and gas producing region in the world - the Middle East. On behalf of my esteemed neighbours, I am extremely proud that the State of Qatar has the honour of hosting the 20th World Petroleum Congress in December 2011.

The Congress is being held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, and will bring together global leaders of the petroleum industry. The theme of the Congress – Energy Solutions for All: Promoting Cooperation, Innovation and Investment – provides an excellent opportunity for delegates to discuss how the petroleum industry will meet the energy challenges of the 21st century.

As you may know, the State of Qatar has one of the fastest growing economies in the world, offering the international community a variety of world-class products and services. For more than three decades the State of Qatar has carefully prepared, and successfully executed, our ambitious plans for the utilization of its large hydrocarbon reserves. Under the wise leadership of His Highness the Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, great achievements have been made at an astonishing pace.

Going forward, the State of Qatar is committed to delivering clean energy to global markets. Qatar has established itself as the world’s number one producer and exporter of LNG and is home to the largest and most modern fleet of LNG tankers. The State of Qatar is also a pioneer of the gas-to-liquids industry and one of the leading suppliers of petrochemicals, fertilizers and other natural gas based products.

At the 20th World Petroleum Congress, Qatar will once again demonstrate its unique sense of hospitality and its ability to host world-class events. We invite you to the first World Petroleum Congress to be held in the Middle East. I look forward to welcoming you to Doha and sharing with you our culture and traditions, within the modern setting of our flourishing capital.

I am sure the Congress will be a historic, successful and memorable event that will not only celebrate the achievements of the petroleum industry, but also make valuable contribution to meeting the world’s energy needs.

See you in Doha.