Pearl GTL.

Pearl GTL is being developed by Qatar Petroleum and Shell and includes the construction of the largest Gas to Liquids plant in the world at Ras Laffan Industrial City. Major construction was completed end-2010 with production ramp-up in 2011.

Pearl GTL is the largest energy project ever launched in the State of Qatar. It will produce liquid fuels, lubricants and chemical feedstocks from natural gas, opening new markets for Qatar's natural resources. It will also produce significant quantities of natural gas liquids and ethane.

Pearl GTL is not only the world's largest integrated GTL project, but also the largest energy project ever launched within the borders of Qatar. Upstream Pearl GTL will produce, transport and process some 1.6 billion cubic feet per day of well head gas from the North Field to produce approximately 120,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day of condensate, liquefied petroleum gas and ethane.

Downstream, dry gas will be used as feedstock for a new onshore integrated GTL complex which will manufacture an additional 140,000 barrels per day of liquid hydrocarbon products. The plant will produce a range of high quality liquid products and fuels, comprising naphtha, GTL fuel, normal paraffins, kerosene and lubricant base oils.

For more information, please visit Shell's Pearl GTL website.