Qatargas recently achieved a world-class safety milestone when its Operations Group completed two years, and 30mn man-hours, without a lost time injury (LTI) in the company’s onshore and offshore assets.  
On the achievement, Qatargas chief executive officer Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa al-Thani said, “This world-class achievement is testament to the dedication and focus of our employees and contractors to operating Qatargas’ assets safely, efficiently and reliably. I would like to congratulate the entire Qatargas Operations Team for this notable accomplishment and extend my appreciation for their devotion to safety.  This feat once again underscores our commitment to an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) culture.”    
“At Qatargas, safety is a key pillar, and a core value shared by employees and contractors alike. The company’s management has spared no effort in providing systems, tools and a supportive environment to reinforce the importance of safety. In addition, strong leadership and compliance with the Qatargas Life Saving Rules make such accomplishments possible,” a company release said.
Established in 1984, Qatargas pioneered the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry in Qatar and today is the largest producer of LNG in the world with an annual production capacity of 42mn tonnes per year from its world-class facilities in Ras Laffan Industrial City.
Since first production in 1996, Qatargas has successfully delivered cargos to as many as 28 countries and is committed to meeting the world’s demand for safe, reliable and clean energy. Through its operational excellence Qatargas is adding value to its production chain, contributing to the Qatari economy and Qatar’s National Vision to ensure efficient energy supplies for the country, creating new markets and contributing to the local community. In addition to the LNG facilities, Qatargas operates the Jetty Boil-Off Gas facility, the Laffan Refinery (one of the largest condensate refineries in the world), and the Ras Laffan Terminal on behalf of its stakeholders.