DOHA: Qatargas has won the prestigious Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Environment Award for 2015 in the category of the “Best Industrial Establishment that Complies with Environmental Regulations and Standards.” Qatargas is a joint winner in this category along with Bahrain’s Gulf Petrochemicals Company.
The award follows a series of regional and international recognitions Qatargas has received recently for its strong performance in areas related to environment and sustainability.
The GCC Environment and Wildlife Award is one of the most prestigious recognitions in the region aimed at encouraging individual and collective initiatives undertaken to preserve the environment and wildlife, inspiring innovation and creativity to contribute towards sustainable development while raising awareness on key environmental topics in the GCC states.
In a ceremony held in Doha, H E Ahmed Amer Mohamed Al Humaidi, Qatar’s Minister of Environment, presented the award to Khalid bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatargas’ Chief Executive Officer. Also present on the occasion were Dr Abdul Latif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Secretary General of the GCC, and senior officials from the ministries of environment of the GCC states. Qatargas CEO, Khalid Bin Khalifa Al Thani said:“We are delighted to win this prestigious award, which is a testament to Qatargas’ robust environmental performance and its total compliance with the international and local environmental standards and regulations.”
“This recognition underscores once again the effectiveness of the sustainability strategy we follow in all our actions while helping to meet the global demand forreliable and cleaner sources of energy,” he said.
He added: “As a leader in the global energy industry, Qatargas has made significant contributions to a sustainable future for our country and the world at large. The Peninsula
