| Theme | “Environmental Challenges & Mitigation Approaches for Sustainable Development in the Oil & Gas Industry” |
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| Organization / Country | Sultan Qaboos University / Oman |
| Keynote Speech | Prof. Norio Arihara Waseda University / Japan “Opportunities and Challenges in Low-Carbon Energy Developments and Global Warming Countermeasures”[1.82MB] |
| Session 1 Environmental Issues in the Oil and Gas Industry |
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| Keynote Speech : Dr. Yasmeen Al-Lawati Petroleum Development Oman / Oman “Sustainable Development Aspirations and Challenges for an Oil and Gas Operating Company” [455KB] |
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| Speaker : Dr. Azhari F. M. Ahmed Co-Author : Dr. Ali Hamad Al-Mulla Qatar Petroleum / Qatar “Mitigating Anthropogenic Air Emissions in Qatar:Sustainable Development Opportunities for the Oil and Gas Industry”[854KB] |
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| Mr. Naoki Takakura Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. / Japan “Environmental and Energy Policy in Japan and Efforts Made by Idemitsu”[1.14MB] |
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| Mr. Salim Ali Al-Harthy Oman Refineries and Petrochemicals Company / Oman “Cleaner Production in Oman Refineries and Petrochemicals Company LLC”[1.36MB] |
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| Session 2 Alternative Energy |
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| Dr. Ahmed Al-Busaidi Sultan Qaboos University / Oman “Jatropha: A Bio-fuel Crop for Oman”[2.10MB] |
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| Mr. Hiroyuki Wada Cosmo Oil Co., Ltd. / Japan “Challenges for the Development of a New Type of Solar Concentration System in Abu Dhabi” [1.23MB] |
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| Mr. Jun Uehara JX Nippon Oil & Energy Corporation / Japan “Toward New Energy at JX Nippon Oil and Energy”[1.86MB] |
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| Mr. Yuji Saito JGC Corporation / Japan “Solar Powered Desalination Using Thermoelectric Power Generation”[1.44MB] |
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| Session 3 Oily Water Treatment |
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| Dr. Kazuo Okamura Shimizu Corporation / Japan “Treatment and Utilization of Oilfield Produced Water in Oman”[840KB] |
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| Dr. Mahad S. Baawain Sultan Qaboos University / Oman “Feasibility Study to Upgrade Effluent Water Treatment Facility and Water Disposal System at Marine Outfall”[813KB] |
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| Dr. Anton Purnama Sultan Qaboos University / Oman “Design Recommendations for a Submerged Marine Outfall Using CORMIX Simulations” [2.78MB] |
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| Dr. Abdulazeez Yusuf Atta Ahmadu Bello University / Nigeria “Treatment of Phenolic Waste Water Using Microwave Enhanced Nickel/Copper Oxides on Alumina Catalysts”[1.63MB] |
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| Session 4 Wastewater and Desalination |
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| Dr. Essam E. F. El-Sayed Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research / Kuwait “Zero Liquid Discharge Desalination for Treatment of Saline Water Waste Streams”[759KB] |
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| Mr. Mohammed H. Abu-Naiyan Saudi Aramco / Saudi Arabia “High Efficiency Biological Nutrient Removal in the Modified Ludzack Ettinger (MLE) Process”[465KB] |
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| Speaker : Dr. Mohammed Saleh Al-Ansari, University of Bahrain / Bahrain Co-Author :Dr. Nader Al-Masri, Bahrain Centre for Studies & Research / Bahrain “Future Sustainable Desalination Technologies for the GCC”[1.07MB] |
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| Dr. Hari B. Vuthaluru Curtin University / Australia “Boron Pre-Treatment for Seawater Desalination”[692KB] |
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| Session 5 Environmental Managment in Selected Industries |
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| Mr. Ali Al-Shamrani Saudi Aramco / Saudi Arabia “CO2 Soil Gas Survey Method for Identification of Free Phase Hydrocarbons in Groundwater” [421KB] |
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| Dr. Bassam S. Tawabini King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals / Saudi Arabia “Environmental Management of Drilling Fluid Waste:An Overview”[1.05MB] |
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| Prof. Abdel-Mohsen O. Mohamed UAE University / United Arab Emirates “Durability of Cement Kiln Dust-based Sulfur Polymer Concrete”[2.21MB] |
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| Dr. Khalid Al-Rawahy Sultan Qaboos University / Oman “Transport Sector in Oman, Contribution to Greenhouse Gases and Implications for the Future”[1.28MB] |
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| Theme | “Environment & Water Resources for Our Future”[666KB] |
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| Organization / Country | BCSR / Bahrain |
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| Dr.Junzo Kasahara , Professor Emeritus of The University of Tokyo and Senior Technical Advisor of NTT Data CCS Corporation / Japan “An innovative method for the 4D monitor of storage in CCS (Carbon dioxide Capture and Storage) and oil and gas reservoirs and aquifers”[2.79MB] |
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| Mr. Essa G. Al-Ansari, General Manager , Major Engineering Projects , The Bahrain Petroleum Company / Bahrain “Bapco Innovative Waste Water Treatment Plant” |
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| Prof. Waleed Al-Zubari ,Vice-President, Academic Affairs , Editor-in-Chief , Arab Gulf Journal of Scientific Research , Arabian Gulf University / Bahrain “Sustainable Water Resources Management in the GCC Countries” |
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| Session 1 Energy and Gas Industry and Sustainability |
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| Mr. Mohammad A. Hajri , Wastewater Engineer , Environmental Protection Department , SAUDI ARAMCO / Saudi Arabia “A Saudi ARAMCO Perspective on Water Management” |
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| Mr. Shigeyuki Funada , Research Associate Chemist , Research & Development center , Cosmo Oil Co / Japan “Induction of salt tolerance in plants by a fertilizer containing 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA)” [1.51MB] |
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| Mr. Ijaz Ashraf, Coordinator - Environmental Management System Development, The Bahrain Petroleum Company / Bahrain “Monitoring and Measuring Environmental Performance-Bapco Case Study” |
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| Dr. Tarek Ghalwash , Associate Professor , Bahrain Centre for Studies & Research / Bahrain “Energy Efficiency, Energy Consumption and Rebound Effect In GCC Countries” |
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| Session 2 Water Resources and Environmental Protection |
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| Dr. Mohammad Al-Murad, Associate Research Scientist, Hydrocarbon Department, Water Resources Division, Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) / Kuwait “Characterizing Hydrocarbon Pollutants In The Groundwater Of Northern Kuwait : A Case Study” |
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| Dr. khaled Burashid, Deputy Chief Executive, Planning & Projects, Electricity & Water Authority / Bahrain “Production Augmentation Through Recovery Enhancement of an Existing RO Plant” |
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| Dr. Alaadin A Bukhari, Director, Center for Environment and Water, The Research Institute, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM)/ Saudi Arabia “Future Prospect for Reclaimed Wastewater in Saudi Arabia; potential use for domestic purposes” |
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| Dr. Mahad Said Baawain, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering, College of Engineering, Sultan Qaboos University(SQU) / Oman “Wastewater Treatment In Three Regions Of Oman: Characterizations And Application” |
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| Dr. Kamel Mostafa Amer, Water Resources Expert, Ministry of Environment / Qatar “Groundwater Recharge and Environmental Sustainability: Qatar’s Experience” |
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| Session 3 Climate Change and Global Warming |
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| Dr. Sayed A.M. Marzouk, Associate Professor of Analytical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, College of Science, UAE University / UAE “Removal Of CO2 And H2S From Pressurized Gas Streams Using Hollow Fiber Membrane Contactors And Stripping Solvents: Challenges And Progress” |
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| Dr. Ken-ichi Fujimoto,Director General, Productivity Cooperation Center, Kitakyushu International Techno-cooperative Association / Japan “Actions Toward Creation Of Low-Carbon Society In Kitakyushu City, Japan”[2.94MB] |
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| Ms. Hikari Egami, Technology Development Dep, Research & Development Div, JGC Corporation / Japan “Hipact – Environment Conscious CO2 Capture Technology For CCS”[1.74MB] |
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| Dr. Momammed S. Al-Ansari, Director, Publication & Data Warehouse, Bahrain Centre for Studies & Research(BCSR) / Bahrain “Kyoto Protocol: Issues Related To The Kingdom Of Bahrain” |
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| Dr. Majeed Safar Jasim, Assistant Professor , University of Bahrain / Bahrain | |
| Session 4 Future Perspective for Energy, Water and Environment |
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| Dr. Kayoko Tsuruga, Senior Researcher,Geophysical Services Department, JGI, INC. / Japan “Monitoring of the temporal changes of reservoirs by means of wide-angle reflection and refraction of S-wave in an off-shore region”[740KB] |
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| Dr. Waheeb Al-Naser,Professor, Physics Department,University of Bahrain / Bahrain “Water Production with Low CO2 Emission” |
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| Dr. Nader Al-Masri, Water Expert, Bahrain Centre for Studies & Research(BCSR) / Bahrain “Evaluation of IWRM Efforts in Kingdom of Bahrain and Future Perspective” |
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| Prof. Hidenori Yahiro, Department of Material Science and Biotechnology・Professor, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Ehime University / Japan “Recent Progress of Catalysts For Producing Biodiesel Fuel”[819KB] |
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| Prof. Ibrahim Abdel Gelil, Vice Dean, Technological Studies, Director, Environmental Management program, College of Graduate Studies, Arabian Gulf University / Bahrain “Towards a low-carbon economy in the Arab region” |
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| Theme | “Water Resources in the GCC and Environmental Challenges.”[864KB] |
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| Organization / Country | KISR / Kuwait |
| Keynote Speech | Prof & Dr.Takeo Kikkawa Graduate School of Commerce and Management Hitotsubashi University / Japan “Energy Conservation and Technological Innovation: Japan’s Contribution to Cool Earth”[67.3KB] |
| Session 1 Renewable Energy for Water Treatment and Desalination |
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| Dr.Essam EL-Sayed ,Senior Research Scientist Water Resources Division , Water Technologies Department , Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR)/ Kuwait “Solar Energy for Electrical Generation and Water Desalination: Integrated System Options for GCC” |
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| Mr.Eiji Wada , Technical Advisor Technical Cooperation Division , Kitakyushu International Techno-cooperative Association / Japan “Solid Waste Treatment and Tackling 3R in Japan”[3.96MB] |
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| Mr.Kei Omura, System Engineer Science and Environment Systems Department , NTT Data CCS Corporation / Japan “Applying GIS as a tool to evaluate Bio-fuel Production and Hydrology : Introduction of Case Studies”[12.8MB] |
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| Mr.Sueo Nagasawa, General Manager International Cooperation Division , Water Re-use Promotion Center / Japan “Technology and Management of Water Re-use and Water Saving in Japan”[727KB] |
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| Session 2 Clean Development Mechanism(CDM) |
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| Prof. Morihiro Kurushima Faculty of Regional Development , Studies Toyo University / Japan “Challenges on New Technologies for Sustainable Energy System : Climate Change Policy Measures in Japan”[5.00MB] |
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| Dr. M. M. Oskay Chevron Company / Kuwait “Joint Operations Zero Discharge Initiative” |
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| Dr. Mansor Kashir , Engineering Specialist SAUDI ARAMCO / Saudi Arabia “Treatment of Soils Contaminated with Hydrocarbons” |
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| Dr. Ali H. Al-Marzouqi Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies , College of Engineering , UAE University / UAE “Supercritical fluid extraction of hydrocarbons from soil”[463KB] |
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| Session 3 Protection and Management of Water Resources |
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| Dr. Meshan Al-Otaibi, Assistant Undersecretary Ministry of Electricity and Water / Kuwait “Challenges of Water Management in Kuwait” |
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| Prof. Katsuyuki Fujinawa,Faculty of Engineering Shinshu University / Japan “Impacts of Climate Change on Subsurface Water Environment”[5.47MB] |
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| Dr. Nader Al-Masri, Water Expert - Water Research Project Bahrain Center for Studies & Research (BCSR)/ Bahrain “Water Resources and Environmental Challenges in Bahrain Kingdom” |
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| Dr. Nassim Al-Abed, Associate Professor Center for Environment & Water, Research Institute, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals(KFUPM) / Saudi Arabia “Protection of Groundwater Resources in Saudi Arabia” |
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| Mr. Saleh Said Mohammed Al-Shoukri, Head Water and Soil Pollution Control , Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs(MECA) / Oman “Mathematical Simulation of Groundwater Management Scenarios of Wadi Ma’awil Catchment, Barka, Sultanate of Oman” |
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| Dr. Amr Fadlelmawla, Water Resources Division Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) / Kuwait “Risk-based Decision Support Tools for Groundwater Protection in Kuwait” |
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| Session 4 Oil & Gas Industry and Environmental Issues |
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| Mr. Fadhel A. Al-Ali, Manager Health & Safety HSE Department Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) / Kuwait “Evolution of Corporate KPC HSE Management System” |
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| Dr. Kazuo Okamura,Chief Research Engineer,Environment Technology Center,Institute of Technology“Study on Treatment & Utilization of the Oil field Produced Water in Oman”[638KB] | |
| Mr. Said Abdi Yusuf, Lead Environment Specialist (Projects) Corporate Environment & Sustainable Development , Qatar Petroleum / Qatar “Characterization of Dukhan Produced Water for Use As a Medium for Enhanced Oil Recovery” |
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| Mr. Takaaki Izumi, Director & General Manager, Process Technology Dept Nippon Oil Research Institute Co.,Ltd./ Japan “Recovery of Volatile Organic Compounds at Shipping Facilities in Petroleum Industry”[3.32MB] |
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| Theme | “GCC Environment and Sustainable Development”[835KB] |
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| Organization / Country | KFUPM / Saudi Arabia |
| Representatives of Partner countries | H.E.Dr.Khaled bin Saleh Al-Sultan, Rector of KFUPM, Dr.Sahel N.Abdul-Jauwad, Vice Rector of KFUPM, Mr.Isam A.Bayat, Vice President, Engineering Services, Saudi Arabian Oil Company(Saudi Aramco) |
| Theme | “Sustainable Development and Climate Change”[3.00MB] |
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| Organization / Country | QP / Qatar |
| Representatives of Partner countries | Mr.Abdulla H.Salatt, Senior Advisor to His Excellency the Deputy Premier and the Minister of Energy & Industry, Chairman and Managing Director of Qatar Petroleum |
| Theme | “Sustainable GCC Environment and Water Resources” |
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| Organization / Country | UAEU / UAE |
| Representatives of Partner countries | H.H.Sheikh Nahayan, UAE Minister of Education and Chancellor of UAEU |
| Theme | “Preservation of Environment and Water Resources amid Economic Development” |
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| Organization / Country | SQU / Oman |
| Representatives of Partner countries | Dr.Hamed Al-Salmi, Vice President of SQU |
| Theme | “Challenges on New Horizon Towards Managing the Global Environment and Water Resources” |
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| Organization / Country | Bahrain Center for Studies & Research(BCSR) / Bahrain |
| Representatives of Partner countries | H.E.Dr.Mohammed J.K.Al-Ghattam, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the BCSR |
| Theme | “Application of New Technologies for Improvement of Desert Environment” |
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| Organization / Country | KISR / Kuwait |
| Representatives of Partner countries | H.E.Dr.Musaed Rashid Al-Haroun, the Kuwaiti Minister of Higher Education |
| Theme | “New Attempt at Improvement and Rehabilitation of the Desert Environment” |
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| Organization / Country | KFUPM / Saudi Arabia |
| Representatives of Partner countries | H.E.Dr.Abdulaziz Al-Dukhayyil, Rector of KFUPM |