Qatargas unveiled today an interactive exhibition which is open to the public and will explain the process by which liquefied natural gas (LNG) is created. Located on the Corniche, the exhibition will welcome visitors in Doha through April 9th. Under the patronage of H.E. Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah, Deputy Premier and Minister for Energy and Industry, Faisal Al Suwaidi, Chief Executive Officer of Qatargas Operating Company Limited, officially opened the exhibition on Doha’s Corniche.
“I am delighted to open this exhibition and start the countdown to the inauguration of Qatargas 2” said Faisal Al Suwaidi. “I encourage as many people as possible to attend this exhibition to learn more about LNG. I particularly look forward to welcoming students so they can learn more about the opportunities for a career at Qatargas”. Visitors to the exhibition will be able to walk between screens illustrating how LNG is produced – from the drilling & offshore stages, to the onshore processing, to the shipping and distribution. Facts appear throughout the exhibition that highlight the unprecedented accomplishments of Qatargas 2 and describe the technology implemented to make the project a reality. Additionally the exhibition explains the many uses and benefits that gas and associated technologies have brought to the Qatari people and to others around the world. Reaching young people is of particular importance to Qatargas. School children from throughout Qatar have been invited to attend the exhibition to learn more about LNG. Students from the Al Khor International School and the Abdullah bin Ali Al Misned Secondary School for Boys were in attendance to witness the ribbon cutting.
The exhibition highlights what Qatargas does and explains the vital role of LNG in Qatar. Additionally, it showcases the opportunities for a career in engineering and other professions relevant to Qatargas’ ongoing development. “We are very pleased that this exhibition will allow us to share the achievements of the Qatargas 2 project with so many people,” said Al Suwaidi. “The launch of Qatargas 2 is a very significant moment for the State of Qatar. By explaining the LNG process in a fun and interactive exhibit, we hope to both educate and engage visitors in Doha.” The exhibition was created as part of Qatargas’ ongoing commitment to education and community engagement and in anticipation of the inauguration of Qatargas 2, the world’s first fully integrated value chain liquefied natural gas (LNG) venture. The inauguration ceremony will take place at Ras Laffan on April 6th. Qatargas 2 is large enough to supply 20 percent of the UK’s natural gas needs. It involves the development of two world-class LNG trains, three storage tanks, power utilities and water injection systems, and a fleet of 14 state of the art liquified natural gas tankers. The $13 billion investment in this project will bring prosperity to the country and its citizens for hundreds of years.
