Dr al-Mohannadi participating in a discussion after his speech.
The Qatar Petroleum Research and Technology Centre (QPRTC) participated in the Qatar Energy R&D Forum, which was held at the New Research Complex of Qatar University recently.
The one-day forum was inaugurated by Hamad Rashid al-Mohannadi, vice-chairman of QP and CEO of RasGas Company Limited.
QPRTC manager Dr Nasser al-Mohannadi delivered a keynote speech on “building unique competence, building practical partnerships”, wherein he underlined the importance of nurturing innovation in building successful economies.
During discussions on the theme “Aligning Mandates of National and International Energy R&D Stakeholders”, Dr al-Mohannadi - as one of the panelists - focused on how national institutions could play a key bridging role for research collaboration among the major R&D stakeholders. He stressed, among others, the importance of mandate alignment and partnership-building as successful enablers in research activities.
QPRTC also participated as an exhibitor in the forum, showcasing the research activities currently in progress, including new techniques related to the enhancement of well injectivity and productivity and the characterisation of oil reservoirs using oil fingerprinting. Its additional research activities deal with improving water management, investigating the storage of carbon dioxide and developing acid gas removal technologies.
QPRTC’s research projects engage local and international universities, international oil companies, science institutes and technology providers. The centre’s research themes are largely focused on oil and gas upstream and operation activities.
QPRTC’s exhibition stand at the Qatar Energy R&D Forum attracted a large number of visitors from the research community, local academics and students.