Qatargas is demonstrating its “commitment to the environment” with its participation at this year’s Qatar Petroleum (QP) Environment Fair, now on at the Doha Exhibition Center.Under the overall event theme “The Rainforest”, Qatargas is demonstrating its ongoing commitment to meeting the highest standards of its environmental performance, where the company’s presence is “important” because it is a major contributor towards a stable and sustainable income for Qatar and towards the Qatar National Development Strategy (NDS) 2011-2016. At the fair visitors will gain an understanding of how Qatargas continues to reduce its carbon footprint, while highlighting the significance of the role rainforests play in storing and processing carbon dioxide - the major greenhouse gas (GHG) - in regulating atmospheric carbon dioxide levels which contribute to the effects of climate change. Qatargas will also be showcasing its extensive emissions reduction initiatives, including its Jetty Boil off Gas (JBOG) project – a special JBOG kiosk at the stand will demonstrate how the company will reduce flaring, by over 90%, while loading LNG and in turn significantly reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. Other projects profiled are its pioneering Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Strategy, its flare management and mitigation programme and the company’s significant work in conservation and biodiversity initiatives. Commenting on Qatargas participation in the fair, Qatargas Chief Operating Officer, Safety, Environmental & Quality (SEQ) Toufik Benmosbah said: “We feel strongly that participating in such projects can play a major role in advancing environmental initiatives. Qatargas is committed to improving its operations to minimise the environmental impact and to meet and where possible, exceed the most stringent governmental regulatory standards.”Qatargas’ Environmental Manager James Baldwin said: “This event provides us with an excellent opportunity to highlight our activities to a public audience of all ages and our stand has been built to provide children and adults with a fun and informative experience, focusing on the importance of environmental protection. The rainforest is the ‘lungs’ of the earth and more we attempt to reduce our emissions from our operations the more in harmony wit the natural atmospheric cycle the rainforests can remain.”