QatarEnergy’s particulate matter (PM) emissions last year decreased by 25% compared to 2023, mainly due to lower overall flaring, the energy major said in its latest Sustainability Report.
Volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions in 2024 decreased to 2.4 thousand metric tons, compared to 2.8 thousand metric tons reported in 2023, QatarEnergy said.
This decrease, it said, was primarily driven by lower overall flaring compared to the previous year.
Nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions in 2024 remained relatively flat at 10.9 thousand metric tons, compared to 11.4 thousand metric tons reported in 2023, it said.
QatarEnergy initiatives to reduce air emissions include: Company-wide (Leak Detection and Repair) LDAR programme, now in its third year, successfully monitors close to 600,000 components for fugitive emissions in operated assets on an annual basis.
Progressing on zero offshore routine flaring by 2030, while also identifying and mitigating onshore emission sources.
Improvements in flare management process at Dukhan through improved measurement and reporting of flaring data, while developing action plans for flaring mitigation.
Progressing on emissions reduction projects including the NGL-5 plant in MIC and crude oil stabilisation at Halul Island.
Both projects are being designed for zero routine flaring, supporting air emissions reduction associated with its production activities.
Company-wide GHG emissions management and energy efficiency study cover onshore and offshore operated operations.
The opportunities identified by the study are also expected to help improve air quality by reducing non-GHG air pollutants.
To monitor maritime emissions at Ras Laffan Port, QatarEnergy is acquiring a system to measure emissions from marine vessels.
VOC and JBOG facilities are being developed at new berths to reduce fugitive emissions and flaring in product loading operations at the port.
QatarEnergy said it is also developing plans to install a new gasoline production facility in Ras Laffan to produce Euro V specification gasoline.
The project aims to primarily meet local fuel demand and the stringent product specifications will support improved local air quality by reducing SO2, NOx, and particulate matter emissions from vehicles.
It is also relocating a gasoline and jet fuel storage facility in Doha to MIC to support local air quality improvements in a central urban area.
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Volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions in 2024 decreased to 2.4 thousand metric tons, compared to 2.8 thousand metric tons reported in 2023, QatarEnergy said.
This decrease, it said, was primarily driven by lower overall flaring compared to the previous year.
Nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions in 2024 remained relatively flat at 10.9 thousand metric tons, compared to 11.4 thousand metric tons reported in 2023, it said.
QatarEnergy initiatives to reduce air emissions include: Company-wide (Leak Detection and Repair) LDAR programme, now in its third year, successfully monitors close to 600,000 components for fugitive emissions in operated assets on an annual basis.
Progressing on zero offshore routine flaring by 2030, while also identifying and mitigating onshore emission sources.
Improvements in flare management process at Dukhan through improved measurement and reporting of flaring data, while developing action plans for flaring mitigation.
Progressing on emissions reduction projects including the NGL-5 plant in MIC and crude oil stabilisation at Halul Island.
Both projects are being designed for zero routine flaring, supporting air emissions reduction associated with its production activities.
Company-wide GHG emissions management and energy efficiency study cover onshore and offshore operated operations.
The opportunities identified by the study are also expected to help improve air quality by reducing non-GHG air pollutants.
To monitor maritime emissions at Ras Laffan Port, QatarEnergy is acquiring a system to measure emissions from marine vessels.
VOC and JBOG facilities are being developed at new berths to reduce fugitive emissions and flaring in product loading operations at the port.
QatarEnergy said it is also developing plans to install a new gasoline production facility in Ras Laffan to produce Euro V specification gasoline.
The project aims to primarily meet local fuel demand and the stringent product specifications will support improved local air quality by reducing SO2, NOx, and particulate matter emissions from vehicles.
It is also relocating a gasoline and jet fuel storage facility in Doha to MIC to support local air quality improvements in a central urban area.
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