May 4th, 2011
Safir Marina Hotel - Kuwait

"Gas Processing: Innovation for Excellence"

The 19th Annual Technical Conference of the Gas Processors Association – GCC Chapter was successfully held on 4th May 2011 at the Safir Marina Hotel in Kuwait with a theme of “Gas Processing: Innovation for Excellence”.

Eleven technical papers were presented by the Chapter’s member companies which represent the major oil & gas companies all over the GCC and other organizations. These presentations covered wide range of topics relevant to the gas processing industry in which it discussed the latest developments and best practice in this important industrial sector in the region.

During the opening session of the conference, a welcome remarks was delivered by the GPA GCC Chapter Vice Chairman Mr. Fahad T. Al-Subaiey, Executive Director, Gas & Power - QPI. The keynote speech of the conference was provided by Mr. Mohammed A. Husain, Deputy Chairman & Deputy Managing Director-Planning & Gas of KOC.

Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) was the sponsor of the 19th Conference in Kuwait. A field visit to one of the KOC gas processing facilities and also a trip to KOC’s Oasis were arranged for the Chapter's committees' and conference delegates on 5th May 2011.

The Chapter Management has decided to organize the forthcoming 20th Annual Technical Conference on Wednesday 9th May 2012 in Dubai.