Gulf Downstream Association (GDA) promoting knowledge sharing, networking and providing published and valuable data to members

Gulf Downstream Association (GDA) promoting knowledge sharing, networking and providing published and valuable data to members

Overview GDA Profile Founding Members & Board of Directors Vision & Mission Core Values Value Added Proposition Technical Committees / Streams Membership Fees Contact Details

Introduction The Gulf Downstream Association (GDA) was established by its founding members from Saudi ARAMCO, Kuwait Petroleum International (KPI), Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO), Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC). GDA is a non-profit organization which aims to bring leading Downstream players together to further develop the industry and draw mutual benefits from sharing knowledge and best practices. GDA was established in the Kingdom of Bahrain in August 2016 by Cabinet decree. GDA s Head Office is located in Manama at the GB CORP Tower of Bahrain s Financial Harbor.

Mohammed G. Al-Mutairi Chief Executive Officer Kuwait National Petroleum Company (GDA Chairman) Founding Members & Board of Directors Suleman A. Al-Bargan (GDA Vice Chairman) Executive Director, Domestic Refineries and NGL Fractionation Saudi Aramco Ebrahim A. Talib Deputy Chief Executive Bahrain Petroleum Company Dr. Nabil M. Bourisli President & Chief Executive Officer Kuwait Petroleum International (GDA Financial Secretary) (GDA Board Member) Jasem Ali Al-Sayegh Chief Executive Officer, Refining Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (GDA Board Member)

Vision & Mission GDA's mission is to provide a platform for sharing knowledge, experience and best practices. This will be achieved by becoming a premier association in the region that connects the downstream companies, technology & service providers, consultants, professional entities, governmental organizations, and academic institutions

Collaborate and network to promote knowledge sharing Provide high quality services with best values Core Values Promote innovation & continuous development Foster excellence in all activities Support and Champion sustainability as a priority Strive to be a respected institution driving the industry

Access to GDA s portal for capturing Downstream developments and news in the region and a databank of publications Access to a physical technical library within GDA s offices in Bahrain Value Added Proposition Conducting technical and leadership events related to the industry and its latest developments Share knowledge and experience, benchmarking and adopting best practices, both regionally and internationally for Downstream sustainability Connecting the industry and members with the invaluable resources of retirees to ensure the sharing of knowledge Facilitate and enhance communication within its members and foster good relations with other global industries and associations Provide a voice and choice for the industry members to strengthen the three pillars of strategy: Industry, Government and Education

The Gulf Downstream Association s Technical Committees serve as the platform of the Association s mandate to facilitate interaction with industry leaders and experts, and collaboration of its members to help strategically grow the Downstream business and improve performance. Technical Committees The Technical Committees consist of nominated Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in various technical streams from GDA s member organisations and global Consulting/Technology companies leading in related fields of Downstream industries to promote sharing of nonproprietary information. Each Technical Committee / Stream would meet several times in a year to execute an agreed plan of action, while SME s would dedicate 10% of their work-time for GDA activities.

Technical Committees / Streams TECHNICAL COMMITTEES Health, Safety & Environment Leadership & People Development Operational Excellence Project Plant Reliability & Integrity Energy Industry Trends Technologies Professional Development Training, Scholarship & Internship Best Practices Lessons learned Equipment Best in Class Market Intelligence Research & Development Standards & Practices Academia Collaboration Developing an Effective OE Program Systems Corrosion Carbon Footprint Product Quality Process Solutions Process Safety Talent Training and Development Contracting Case Studies Modelling & Optimization Renewables Catalyst Occupational Health E- Library GCC Conferences & Exhibitions Procurement Turnaround Fired Heaters Pricing & Economics Smart Plants Enterprise Risk Human Capital Strategy Profit Improvement Financing Material Flare Petchems. & Specialties Utilities

GDA Key Deliverables Lessons learned / Knowledge portal Establish common best-in-class standards & processes. White papers on important issues / challenges with custom-made solutions Explore new technologies or processes for downstream industry applications Organise /Host Conferences, Seminars and Workshops on selected technology themes Bridge gap between Downstream industry and Academic institutions Facilitate in-house Talent development to highest common standards Promote induction of local talents into Downstream industry workforce Conduct courses on specific topics and industry certifications Benchmark industry performances Help reduce Carbon footprint And much more

Annual Membership Fees Full Member Associate Member Business Partner Oil & Lube Refineries Gas Processing & NGL Fractionation Plants Fuel Handling / Marketing & Distribution Companies Plant Maintenance Companies Laboratories & Industrial Gases Companies Other Related Industries Supply Chain & Logistics Companies Refined Products Traders Service Providers (EPC / Licensors / Catalyst Vendors) Engineering Companies Consultants Equipment Manufacturers / Software & Automation Providers Health & Safety Environmental Companies Ports & Terminals Academic Institutions Media & Advertising Agencies Supporting Agencies (Events, Training, Recruitment, Insurance, Legal, Finance, Transport, Printing) Associations Other Related Businesses $6,000 $4,000 $2,000

It s a win-win For all

12 th Floor, Bahrain Financial Harbor GB Corp Tower Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain Contact Details +973 17116010 www.gda.org.bh @gda_bh @gda_bh Gulf Downstream Association (GDA)