Qatar Petroleum
Developing Qatar’s energy resources for the world
Qatar Petroleum (QP), formerly Qatar General Petroleum Corporation, is a state-owned corporation established by Emiri Decree No 10 in 1974. It is responsible for all phases of the oil and gas industry in Qatar.
QP’s strategy of conducting hydrocarbon exploration and new projects is through Exploration and Production Sharing Agreements (EPSA) and Development and Production Sharing Agreements (DPSA) concluded with major international oil and gas companies.
The principal activities of Qatar Petroleum and its subsidiaries and joint ventures cover the exploration, drilling and production operations, transport, storage, marketing and sale of crude oil, as well as natural gas liquids, liquefied natural gas, refined products, petrochemicals and fertilizers, and providing helicopter services.
The operations and activities of Qatar Petroleum are conducted at various onshore locations, including Doha, Dukhan and the Mesaieed and Ras Laffan Industrial Cities, as well as offshore areas, including Halul Island, offshore production stations, drilling platforms and the North Gas Field.
Qatar Steel
QATAR STEEL Company was formed in 1974 as the first integrated steel plant in the Arabian Gulf. Commercial production commenced in 1978 with the company becoming wholly owned by Industries Qatar (IQ) in 2003.
Today, Qatar Steel is widely recognized as a foremost leader in the steel industry, extending its pioneering commitment from an expansive mill site located in the heart of the progressive Mesaieed Industrial City-45 kilometers south of the nation’s capital, Doha. The Company also operates a UAE based subsidiary-Qatar Steel Company FZE.
Over the years, Qatar Steel has successfully forged a remarkable reputation by establishing unrivalled quality, flexibility and reliability in all the products and service offerings. Central to this achievement has been the drive to exceed customers’ expectations. Specializes in manufacturing of high yield deformed steel bars (or re-bars) ranging in size from 10mm to 32mm and 40mm in diameter, steel billets, DRI/HBI and high quality steel wire rod and rebar in coil, Qatar Steel has embarked on the international requirements of BS 4449:2005 Grade B 500B for manufacturing of transverse rib pattern (herringbone pattern) re-bars.
As Qatar Steel aim’s to be universally recognized as a leading and growing force in the steel industry, at Qatar Steel we leap forward to secure an unassailable competitive edge through securing stakes in Gulf Industrial Investment Co. (GIIC), Bahrain; United Stainless Steel Company (USCO), Bahrain and Qatar Metals Coating Company W.L.L. (Q-Coat) in Qatar. USCO manufactures cold rolled stainless steel coils and sheets. GIIC is engaged in the pelletization of iron ore, which is an essential raw material for Qatar Steel and Q-Coat manufactures epoxy coated bars.
Qatar Steel’s quality assurance system has been established to impact its operations across the board, from order placements to shipment of products.
