Information Technology
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 The use of Information Technology (IT) is becoming increasingly pervasive and critical to operations in all business areas of QP. QP employs increasingly state-of-the-art technologies in order to produce its primary products.
Most of these technologies are reliant on the analysis of large quantities of data and the use of IT therefore continues to play a major role in assisting the organization to achieve its goals.
During 2006 significant progress was made with the implementation project of the second phase of the enterprise resource planning system (SAP). The results and benefits of this long term project are already visible in various departments.
Accurate and timely modeling of Qatar’s hydrocarbon resource base is essential for the ongoing development of these natural resources. IT systems are comprehensively used for reservoir simulation modeling and processing of sub-surface 3D geological modeling.
Successful launches of web-based Geographic Information System (GIS) portals through the corporation’s Intranet such as eMap, Engineering Asset Spatial Explorer (EASE), and automation of a number of GIS end-user utilities have gained huge attention and utilization of GIS throughout QP.
IT is also becoming converged with systems such as Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), technologies involving process control, closed circuit TV (CCTV), and access control.
These technological improvements are being investigated by QP and pilot systems are in place to measure the potential business value for the organization.
QP continuously researches and investigates leading-edge IT systems in support of its business and operational processes and adopts the latest technologies as appropriate.
Due to the high impact of IT and the important role that it plays in QP, it is also vital to maintain a high level of quality in IT services. Proof of the quality systems in place was again confirmed by renewal of the ISO 9001:2000 certification.
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