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A recent symposium hosted by Texas A & M University at Qatar and sponsored by Sasol and Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) focused on gas-to-liquid (GTL) technology and highlighted Qatar's leading role in the field.
The symposium was designed to celebrate Qatar's sponsorship of top-notch research and expertise in the field of GTL, and to reflect on the career and achievements of Texas A & M at Qatar chemical engineering professor Dr Dragomir Bukur, who in more than 40 years of research in gas-processing technology and catalysis has revolutionised the field. Other symposium co-organisers included Hamad Bin Khalifa University's Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute and Qatar University's Gas Processing Center.
Speaking before to the event, Sasol Senior Vice-President for Energy Thabiet Booley said, 'GTL catalysis has transformed the outlook for Qatar and provided the world with a reliable and clean energy source. This conference not only celebrates the successes that have been achieved, but continues to advance the research and potential for future growth.
Dr. César O. Malavé, Dean of Texas A & M at Qatar, said: 'Alongside our longtime partner, Sasol, Texas A & M at Qatar aims to provide a medium to discuss knowledge that has direct bearing on the pillars of Qatar's energy and industry sectors. Through international collaborative efforts, we utilise our world-class, Doha-based laboratory facilities and expertise to export knowledge created in Qatar to the US and beyond. That this symposium honours the work of Dr Bukur is fitting, as he has made pioneering, state-of-the-art contributions to the field, and enriched the faculty and students of Texas A & M at Qatar.
Dr Nimir Elbashir, symposium chair and director of the TEES Gas and Fuels Research Center at Texas A & M at Qatar, said: 'Qatar is leading the world in natural gas monetisation, and we are highlighting Qatar's leadership role in this field. The symposium is named after Professor Dragomir Bukur, a distinguished scholar who has contributed significantly to advance research work in gas processing technology and through his work, has supported Qatar in this area.
Dr Abdul Sattar Al Taie, QNRF Executive Director, said: 'We recognise the significance of the new technologies showcased at this event, many of which are home-grown and designed to reinforce Qatar's position within this field and are pleased to be able to support it under our Conference and Workshop Sponsorship Program.
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