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Qatar Shell GTL - Ras Laffan - Productivity

As operator of Pearl Gas-to-Liquids (GTL) for and on behalf of the Government of Qatar, the world’s largest GTL plant, built to produce 260k barrels per day of liquid hydrocarbons from natural gas, Qatar Shell GTL Limited tackled early-stage asset integrity and reliability challenges. By deploying over 45 4IR solutions, including AI for structural integrity, and empowering frontline teams, it was able to increase the site throughput by 9%, improve reliability to 99%, cut emissions by 7% and extend equipment life by up to 50% within a five-year period.

Sector
Oil & Gas
Year published
16 September 2025
Timing
GLN - Wave 14
Initiative type
Productivity
Organization
Shell

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