Introduction to GTL Technologies
Training Course
11 January, 2010
Doha, Qatar
The Qatar University Gas Processing Center in collaboration with Qatar Shell and Qatar
Shell Research Technology Centre invites you to attend an intensive training on
“Introduction to GTL Technologies”. This training course is divided into 5 sessions.
Course Overview:
This programme gives a broad overview and introduction into five main topics – GTL in
the world of Oil and Gas, GTL production Process, Product application and marketing, GTL
experimental laboratory work, GTL emissions and policies, Pearl GTL in Qatar.
Session 1 will cover the following
Dynamics of the Global gas market in relation to the global oil market. Where does GTL
fit in compared to LNG and pipeline gas. Ease and flexibility of transport and storage.
What are the main future trends (price, consumption, usage, environment) and Qatar's
position.
Session 2 will cover the following
Zoom in to the GTL, history, process, future proposition for XTL, BTL.
Session 3 will cover the following
Overview of all the different products, GTL product vs. conventional, marketing trends,
issues.
Session 4 will cover the following
Explain the e Micro flow Unit, Experimental Test to show the different properties between
GTL Diesel and Conventional.
Session 5 will cover the following
Pearl GTL overview, dimensions, project, start-up & production. Future operation
dimensions.
Key Benefits
• Develop a broad understanding of the GTL synthesis process for converting natural gas
into high value, clean-burning liquid fuels and chemical feedstock.
• Develop an understanding of the GTL proposition and its markets for the world and
Qatar in specific.
• Develop an understanding of the type of innovative and challenging experimental work
carried out at the QSRTC laboratory.
Logistics
• Training will be conducted in Doha’s Ritz Carlton Hotel
• Training starts at 8:30 AM and ends 4:00 PM on January 11, 2010
• Fees: Participants attending symposium: 1460 QR (400 US$) per participant
Participants attending training only: 1825 QR (500 US$) per participant - 15% discount
for Consortium members
• For symposium participants, register through website:
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• For registration and more information please contact: The Gas Processing Center e-
mail:
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Who are we?
The Qatar University Gas Processing Center (GPC) was launched in March of 2007 to
be the main research center in the State of Qatar addressing challenges and
opportunities in the field of gas processing. The Center enjoys an excellent relationship
with local and international companies that have presence in Qatar. Its consortium has
attracted major players in the gas industry.
In addition to the research activities, the center is offering periodic technical training
programs and is organizing an annual international symposium on gas processing starting
January 2009. The Center is collaborating with world leading universities and institutes to
provide the best quality training sessions.
This training course is organized in collaboration with Qatar Shell and Qatar Shell
Research Technology Centre
building on Shell’s worldwide experience in executing major capital projects. Shell
is building two of the leading energy projects in the world in Ras Laffan Industrial City
(RLIC).
Qatar Petroleum (QP) and Shell launched the Pearl GTL project in July 2006. The project
comprises the development of upstream gas production facilities as well as an onshore
GTL plant that will produce 140,000 barrels per day of high quality GTL fuels and
products along with 120,000 bpd of condensate, liquefied petroleum gas and ethane.
Pearl GTL is not only the world’s largest integrated GTL project, but also the largest
energy project ever launched within the borders of Qatar.
The QP and Shell-sponsored Qatargas 4 LNG project includes the construction of a 7.8
million tones-per-annum LNG train.
Trainers
Niels Fabricius was Technical Manager for Pearl GTL up to his retirement in 2006. He is
now Senior Technical Advisor to Qatar Shell. He has worked more than 39 years in the
oil industry and held various technical, operational and commercial positions in the Shell
offices in The Hague and in London as well as in refineries in The Netherlands Antilles,
Denmark, Thailand and Saudi Arabia.
After gaining a MSc. (Chemical Engineering) at the Technical University of Denmark in
Copenhagen in 1968, he joined Shell Manufacturing in The Hague as Process Engineer,
Distillation in 1970. In 1975 he moved to Shell Curacao NV in the Netherlands Antilles as
Refinery Technologist, Catalytic and Thermal Cracking, returning to The Hague in 1979 as
Group leader Distillation. In 1983 he moved to London for a position as Luboil Supply
Analyst in Supply & Marketing. He returned again to The Hague in 1986 for a one year
study on ‘New Look Refining’ before moving to his native Denmark for a position in the
Fredericia Refinery as Refinery Superintendent. In 1990 he took up a position as
Manufacturing Manager in the Thaioil Refinery in Sriracha, Thailand. In 1992 he again
returned to The Hague as Process Coordination Manager in the project team responsible
for designing and building the Rayong Refinery in Thailand and later became Refinery
Manager and Executive Director for Rayong Refinery Company during the start-up and
two first years of operation. From 1998 until 2001 he was Executive Vice President of the
Saudi Aramco Shell Refinery Company in Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia before moving to a
position in Shell Gas & Power as Vice President Gas to Liquids Projects and from early
2002 he was Technical Manager for the Pearl GTL Project in Qatar.
John Hesse in Manager – Marketing, Logistics and Supply in QatarShell Gas toLiquids.
Hehas worked in the Oil industry for over 28 years in various technical and commercial
roles. He worked in The Netherlands, Dominican Republic, UK, USA, Saudi Arabia and
Qatar where he is currently located. In 1981 John finished his Chemical Engineering
degree at Groningen University and started his career at Shell Pernis as a refinery
technologist. After further assignments in Economics and Operations he moved to the
Dominican Republic as the Chief Technologist for the Haina Refinery in 1989. From there
he went on to Jubail Refinery as the Economics and Scheduling Manager and
subsequently to Shell Trading in Rotterdam in 1995, became the Shell Chemical
Feedstock Trading Manager in London in 1999 and moved to Houston in a similar role in
2002. From Houston he was invited in 2005 to join the Pearl GTL team as the Marketing
Manager with an emphasis on Logistics and Supply. In this role John can combine many
of the technical, operational and commercial experiences to make sure
that Pearl GTL products leave Pearl GTL timely and return maximum economic benefit to
Pearl GTL.
Cas Groothuis took the position as General Manager of Qatar Shell
Research and Technology Centre in the new Qatar Science and Technology Park. He
manages the QSRTC research activities in the area of Exploration & Production and
Downstream, and the Learning Centre. He has 28 years of working experience with Shell
in a variety of roles of which the last 17 years in LNG R&D, design, operations, and
various commercial support roles. Cas graduated as a Chemical Engineer in 1981 from
Groningen University, The Netherlands and started with Shell as a process engineer in
refinery processes. His LNG experience started in Brunei in 1989, where he held both
technical and operational positions. Returning to Shell Head Office in 1994 he has lead
several design teams and was involved in many studies for LNG plants worldwide. He was
also closely involved in developing new generation LNG plants for both onshore and
offshore applications. In his previous job he was General Manager LNG Technology,
steering the LNG R&D program for Shell.
Willem Scholten is R&D Manager QSRTC in Qatar Shell Research and Technology
Centre. Willem is an Oil and Gas professional with 14 years experience within the
industry. He worked in the Netherlands, Malaysia and Qatar, where he is currently
located. Willem started his career in 1995 with Raytheon Engineers and Constructors in
the Netherlands. He joined Shell in 1997 at the Pernis Shell refinery in Rotterdam as
technologist. Willem Scholten moved in 2002 to the Shell Research and Technology
Centre in Amsterdam, where he worked on GTL catalyst research for the Pearl project
and on new process designs for next generations of GTL plants. In 2004, he was
transferred to Malaysia to work in several operation supporting roles at the Shell Middle
Distillate Synthesis plant in Bintulu, Shell’s 1st commercial GTL plant. In 2008, he joined
the Qatar Shell Research and Technology Centre in Doha as R&D manager. He is
currently involved in Research and Development activities in GTL catalysis, sulphur &
water utilisation, and GTL fuel applications for aviation. Willem Scholten was educated in
the Netherlands and holds a MSc degree in Chemical Engineering from Delft University of
Technology.
As per 1st of April 2008.
Training Program
Topic 1 Opening of the Day
Introductions, HSSE, agenda/layout of the course, Course Objectives, participant
expectations.
Topic 2 Gas vs oil vs LNG
Dynamics of the Global gas market in relation to the global oil market, Where does GTL
fit in compared to LNG and pipeline gas, Easy transport and storage.
Topic 3 GTL History & Technical proposition
Zoom in to the GTL, History, Process, Future proposition for XTL, BTL.
Topic 4 GTL products
Overview of all the different products, GTL product vs. conventional, Marketing trends,
Issues
Tepic 5 lab. tour + GTL exercise
Explain the Micro flow Unit, Experimental test to show the different properties between
GTL Diesel and Conventional.
Topic 6 GTL in Qatar
Pearl GTL overview, dimensions, project, start-up, production
Future operation dimensions
Importance, planning and execution
In Cooperation with
