Gulf Downstream Association GDA promoting knowledge sharing networking

Gulf Downstream Association (GDA) promoting knowledge sharing, networking and providing published and valuable data to members

Introduction Founding Members & Board of Directors Vision & Mission Overview Core Values Value Added Proposition Technical Committees / Streams Membership Fees Contact Details

Introduction The Gulf Downstream Association (GDA) was established by its founding members from Saudi Aramco, Kuwait Petroleum International (KPI), Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO), Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC). GDA is a nonprofit organisation which aims to bring leading Downstream players together to further develop the industry and draw mutual benefits from sharing knowledge and best practices. GDA was established in the Kingdom of Bahrain in July 2016 by Cabinet decree. GDA’s Head Office is located in Manama at the GBCORP Tower, Bahrain Financial Harbour.

Mohammed G. Al-Mutairi Chief Executive Officer Kuwait National Petroleum Company Founding Members & Board of Directors (GDA Chairman) Suleman A. Al-Bargan (GDA Vice Chairman) Vice President, Domestic Refineries and NGL Fractionation Saudi Aramco Ebrahim A. Talib (GDA Financial Secretary) Deputy Chief Executive Bahrain Petroleum Company Dr. Nabil M. Bourisli President & Chief Executive Officer Kuwait Petroleum International (GDA Board Member) Jasem Ali Al-Sayegh Chief Executive Officer, Refining Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (GDA Board Member)

Audah Al Ahmadi Secretary General Raj Jhajharia Manager, Technical Management Team Claudia Hardt Manager, Marketing & Communication Ahmed Al Awadhi General Supervisor, HR, Admin & Finance

Vision & Mission GDA's mission is to provide a platform for sharing knowledge, experience and best practices. This will be achieved by becoming a premier association in the region that connects the Downstream companies, technology and service providers, consultants, professional entities, governmental organisations, and academic institutions.

Collaborate and network to promote knowledge sharing Provide high quality services with best values Promote innovation & continuous development Core Values Foster excellence in all activities Support and Champion sustainability as a priority Strive to be a respected institution driving the industry

Access to a physical technical library within GDA’s offices in Bahrain Conducting technical and leadership events related to the industry and its latest developments Value Added Proposition Share knowledge and experience, benchmarking and adopting best practices, both regionally and internationally for Downstream sustainability Connecting the industry and members with the invaluable resources of retirees to ensure the sharing of knowledge Facilitate and enhance communication within its members and foster good relations with other global industries and associations Provide a voice and choice for the industry members to strengthen the three pillars of strategy: Industry, Government and Education

The Gulf Downstream Association’s Technical Committees serve as the platform of the Association’s mandate to facilitate interaction with industry leaders and experts, and collaboration of its members to help strategically grow the Downstream business and improve performance. Technical Committees The Technical Committees consist of nominated Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in various Technical Streams from GDA’s member organisations and global Consulting / Technology companies leading in related fields of Downstream industries to promote sharing of non-proprietary information. Each Technical Committee / Stream meets several times in a year to execute an agreed plan of action, while SMEs dedicate 10% of their worktime for GDA activities.

Technical Committees / Streams TECHNICAL COMMITTEES Health, Safety & Environment Leadership & People Development Operational Excellence Project Management Professional Development Training, Scholarship & Internship Best Practices Lessons learned Standards & Practices Academia Collaboration Developing an “Effective” OE Program Process Safety Talent Management Occupational Health E- Library Enterprise Risk Management Human Capital Strategy Plant Reliability & Integrity Commissioning & Start-up Energy Management Industry Trends Equipment Best in Class Market Intelligence Research & Development Scope & Schedule Systems Corrosion Carbon Footprint Product Quality Process Solutions Start-up Safety Training and Development Contracting Case Studies Modelling & Optimization Renewables Catalyst Management Operation Readiness GCC Conferences & Exhibitions Procurement Turnaround Management Fired Heaters Pricing & Economics Smart Plants Interface Management Financing Material Management Flare Management Petchems. & Specialties Utilities Critical Success Factors / Best Practices Profit Improvement Technologies

GDA Key Deliverables v Lessons learned / Knowledge portal v Establish common ‘best-in-class’ standards & processes v White papers on important issues / challenges with custom-made solutions v Explore new technologies or processes for downstream industry applications v Organise / host conferences, seminars and workshops on selected technology themes v Bridge gap between Downstream industry and academic institutions v Facilitate in-house talent development to highest common standards v Promote induction of local talents into Downstream industry workforce v Conduct courses on specific topics and industry certifications v Benchmark industry performances v Help reduce carbon footprint v And much more

Annual Membership Fees Full Member • Oil & Lube Refineries • Gas Processing & NGL Fractionation Plants • Fuel Handling / Marketing & Distribution Companies • Plant Maintenance Companies • Laboratories & Industrial Gases Companies • Other Related Industries $6, 000 Associate Member • • Supply Chain & Logistics Companies Refined Products Traders Service Providers (EPC / Licensors / Catalyst Vendors) Engineering Companies Consultants Equipment Manufacturers / Software & Automation Providers Health & Safety Environmental Management Companies Ports & Terminals $4, 000 Business Partner • Media & Advertising Agencies • Supporting Agencies (Events, Training, Recruitment, Insurance, Legal, Finance, Transport, Printing) • Other Related Businesses $2, 000 Knowledge Partner • Selected Academic Institutions • Selected International Professional Societies/ Associations By Invitation Only

It’s a win-win For all

12 th Floor, Bahrain Financial Harbor GB Corp Tower Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain +973 17116010 Contact Details www. gda. org. bh @gda_bh Gulf Downstream Association (GDA)