Shell Opening Up Chemical Plants in Qatar

Shell, together with Qatar Petroleum is planning for chemical plants project in Qatar. The two companies already have a gas-to-liquid (GTL) project at Ras Laffan producing 120,000 barrels per day of natural gas liquids and 140,000 barrels per day of GTL derivatives.

The chemical project was announced informally by Ben van Beurden, Shell Chemicals' executive vice president duringf the 4th Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) summit.

Sasol - Petronas Joint Feasibility Study on Uzbekistan GTL

Sasol is in the stage of doing feasibility study with Petronas for a Gas-to-Liquid (GTL) proposition in Uzbekistan. The two giants, Sasol which is the biggest producer of motor fuels from coal and Petronas, one of the seven sisters will be doing the study overseen by a joint-venture company.

The GTL plant which will be using Sasol's technology is rumoured to produce 1.3 million tonnes of fuel components including diesel, kerosene and liquefied petroleum gass similar to Sasol's GTL plant in Qatar.