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List of Joint Technical Cooperation Projects in 2011

Project Titles Nation Counterparts
Feasibility study for hydrogen production (Organic Chemical Hydride Method) and storage, transportation, utilization Saudi Arabia Saudi Aramco
Study on the metal recovery from the spent catalyst in oil-producing country Kuwait
Trend Survey of New Energy Technology in UAE UAE
Survey on Mercury Removal from Natural Gas in Some Oil Producing Countries
Preliminary survey and study of the applicability of the IPP business at the refineries in oil producing countries
Enhancement of Technology for the development of high olefin yield FCC Catalyst Saudi Arabia Saudi Aramco
Mild Hydro-cracking of LCO & Evaluation of Gas Oil HDS Catalysts Saudi Arabia Saudi Aramco
Application of ground deformation monitoring technologies towards preserving the natural resources infrastructure’s potential of Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia KACST
Study on Hydrogen Pilot Unit Demonstration(HyPUD) for Integration to H2 Station Saudi Arabia Saudi Aramco
Introduction of Inspection System for Life Prediction of Heat Exchanger at Oil Refineries in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia Saudi Aramco
Kuwait Heavy Crude Oil Upgrading-Feasibility of Thermal Cracking Kuwait KISR,KNPC
Compositional analysis of selected cuts of Kwait Heavy Crude Oils and its impact on hydroprocessingJoint Research  on Up-Grading Technology of Kuwait Heavy Crude Kuwait KISR,(KNPC)
“Removal of Acid Gases from Natural Gas using Membrane Contactors, Phase Ⅱ: Applications to ADGAS Field Conditions” UAE UAEU,ADGAS
Design and Evaluation of a Pilot Plant for the Treatment of Refinery Wastewater UAE UAEU,TAKREER
The TAKREER Reseach Centre Project, Phase-Ⅱ UAE TAKREER
Application Study of Sulfur Concrete Technology in UAE UAE UAEU,MRRC
Study and application of the possible PV system introduction in petroleum company related facilities in UAE UAE TAKREER
Treatment & Utilization of the Oilfield Produced Water in Oman Phase2 Oman SQU
Study for Environmentally Improvements of Equipments and Operations in Mina Al-Fahal Refinery of Oma Oman Orpic
Feasibility Study on the Volatile Organic Compounds(VOC)Recovery System Application to Crude Oil Terminal in Iran Iran IOTC,NIOC
Technical Support on Energy Efficiency Improvement and Corrosion /Fouling Problem at QP Refinery Qatar QP
The Survey of Practical Use of Sand-Asphalt in Egypt Egypt EGPC
Cooperation with OAPEC OAPEC
Research & Development of Long Life Hydrocracking Catalysts for Saudi Arabian Heavy Crude Oil Saudi Arabia Saudi Aramco
Research & Development of Diesel Oil ULSD Catalyst and Gasoline Sulfur Reduction Additive Venezuela PDVSA Intevep
Study on the Aroma Free Solvent Production in Southeast Asia
Study of promotion of units for recovery of Volatile Organic Compound in oil producing countries in Middle East area and Asia
Study of environmental measures for crude oil shipping terminal in Middle East area (Saudi Arabia) Saudi Arabia Saudi Aramco

List of Joint Technical Cooperation Projects in 2010

Project Titles Nation Counterparts
Survey on Hydrogen Station Saudi Arabia Saudi Aramco
Investigation About the Soil and Groundwater at Refinery Iran NIORDC
The Survey for Practical Use of Sand-Asphalt Egypt WBPC
Study on Reduction of Flared Associated-Gas
Introduction of Inspection System for Life Prediction of Heat Exchanger at an Oil Refinery
Investigation About the Oil Pollution in Oil Related Facilities Kazakhstan KazMunaygas
Enhancement of FCC Catalyst Evaluation Saudi Arabia KFUPM
Mild Hydro-cracking of LCO&Evaluation of Gas Oil HDS Catalyst Saudi Arabia KFUPM
Application of Ground Deformation Monitoring Technologies towards Preserving the Natural Resources Infrastructure’s potential of Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia KACST
Kuwait Heavy Crude Oil Upgrading Feasibility of Thermal Cracking Kuwait KISR
Joint Research  on UpGrading Technology of Kuwait Heavy Crude Kuwait KISR
Removal of Acid Gases from Natural Gas using Membrane Contactors, Phase Ⅱ UAE UAEU,ADGAS
Design and Evaluation of a Pilot Plant for the Treatment of Refinery Wastewater,  Phase Ⅱ UAE UAEU,TAKREER
Support to theOperation of  TAKREER Reseach Centre,  Phase Ⅱ UAE TAKREER
Application Study of Sulfur Concrete Technology UAE UAEU,ADNOC
Treatment & Utilization of the Oilfield Produced Water Oman SQU
Study for Process and Operational Improvement at Refinery Oman ORPC
Study on Improvement of Reactor Efficiency at Refinery Iran NIORDC,EORC
Feasibility Study on the Volatile Organic Compounds(VOC)Recovery System Application to Crude Oil Terminal Iran IOTC
Technical Support on Energy Efficiency Improvement and Corrosion /Fouling Problem Qatar QP

List of Joint Technical Cooperation Projects in 2009

Project Titles Nation Counterparts
Enhancement of FCC Catalyst Evaluation Saudi Arabia Saudi Aramco
Study on Mild Hydro-cracking of LCO & Evaluation of Gas Oil HDS Catalysts Saudi Arabia KFUPM
Application of Ground Deformation Monitoring Technologies towards Preserving the Petroleum Infrastructure in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia (Saudi ARAMCO),  KACST
Kuwait Heavy Crude Oil Upgrading-Feasibility of Thermal Cracking Kuwait KISR, KNPC
Removal of Acid Gases from Natural Gas using Membrane Contactors, Phase Ⅱ UAE UAEU, ADGAS
Study on Advanced Refinery Waste Water Treatment Processes UAE UAEU, TAKREER
Support on The Establishment of TAKREER Research Centre UAE TAKREER
Application Study of Sulfur Concrete Technology in UAE UAE UAEU, MRRC
Treatment & Utilization of the Oilfield Produced Water in Oman Oman SQU
Study for Process and Operational Improvement at Refinery in Oman Oman ORPC
Advanced Hydrogenation and Hydro-cracking Catalyst Technology for Clean Fuel
Study on Improvement of Reactor Efficiency at Refinery
Investigation of Leakage Points of Oil Contaminants in Oil Refining Company and its vicinity
Study on Operation and Safety for Heaters at Refinery in Qatar Qatar QP
Pre-feasibility Study of Gas Turbine Fuel Manufacturing Plant in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia Saudi Aramco
Study on the Use of Sub-Surface CO2 Gas for Identify Oil Leakage in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia Saudi Aramco
Study on Beneficial Use about DSAR of Kuwait New Refinery Kuwait KPC
Study on Joint Research about HDS with KISR in Kuwait Kuwait KISR
The Survey of Sludge Treatment and the Soil enviroment in Oman and others Oman PDO
Study of Synthetic Crude Marketing and Upgrading Program for Ultra Heavy Crude Oil
Preliminary Study on the Application of Vapor Recovery System in the Middle East Countries
Study on Water Re-Use at Refinery Factory in Qatar Qatar QP
Investigation about the Soil Environment in Azerbaijan Azerbaijan SOCAR
Project Survey on Applicability of Water Production and Power Generation Syste by Discharged Thermal Energy Conversion Technology (DTEC) with Waste Heat in Kazakhstan Kazakhstan KazMunai Gas

List of Joint Technical Cooperation Projects in 2008

Project Titles Nation Counterparts
Study on the Use of Sub-Surface CO2 Gas for Identify Oil Pollution in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia KFUPM,etc
Investigating the applicability of production-related passive seismicity analysis to the protection of the potential of the petroleum industry in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia KFUPM,etc
Survey on Transference of Japanese Technologies for Designing of Quality Standard of Petroleum Products and Distribution System to Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia KACST
The Survey of Soil Environment in Oman Oman ORC
Preliminary Study on the Application of Crude Oil Vapor Recovery System in the Middle East Nations in Middle East
Study for Super Critical Water Upgrading of Heavy Oil in Oil Producing Countries Egypt
Enhancement of FCC Catalyst Evaluation Saudi Arabia KFUPM,etc
Verification Study for Aromatics Production Process in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia KFUPM,etc
Advanced Hydrocracking Catalyst Technology for Saudi Arabian Heavy Feed Saudi Arabia ARAMCO
Experimental Application of In-SAR Technology in Saudi Arabia to Assess Effect of Reservoir Activity on Surface Subsidence Saudi Arabia KACST
Removal of Acid Gases from Natural Gas using Membrane Contactors Phase II: Applications to ADGAS Field Conditions UAE UAEU
Development, Design and Evaluation of Advanced Refinery Waste Water Treatment Processes UAE UAEU
Flare Gas Recovery Project in Ruwais Refinery (EPC Phase) UAE TAKREER
Support on The Establishment of The TAKREER Technology Center UAE TAKREER
Application Study of Sulfur Concrete Technology in UAE UAE UAEU,MRRC
Treatment & Utilization of the Oilfield Produced Water in Oman Oman SQU(MRMEWR, MOD)
Study for Process and Operational Improvement in Mina AL-Fahal Refinery in Oman Oman ORPC
Survey on Improvement of Waste Water Treatment System in Refinery Iran NIORDC
Advanced Hydrogenation Catalyst Technology for Clean Fuel (Phase II) Iran RIPI,NIORDC
Environmental Survey at Refineries and their Surroundings in Iran Iran NIORDC
Study on Improvement of Reactor Efficiency at Esfahan Refinery in Iran Iran NIORDC
Study on Operational and Safety aspects for some Heaters in Refinery Qatar QP
Study on Reduction of Flaring of Associated Gas in Libya Libya NOC
Research & Development of DAO Hydrocracking Catalysts for Saudi Arabian Heavy Crude Oil Saudi Arabia Saudi Aramco
The investigation for the mercury removal technology in light naphtha in Oman Oman ORPC
Utility Optimation at Refinery in Indonesia Indonesia PERTAMINA
Study on the Possibility of participation in IPP business at a refinery in India India BPCL

List of Joint Technical Cooperation Projects in 2007

Project Titles Nation Counterparts
Enhancement for Effective Use Study of Light Distillate Saudi Arabia KFUPM,etc
Investigation on Technological Assistance in Kuwait Oil Refining Industry Kuwait KNPC, KISR
Survey on Environmental Improvement in Qatar Petroleum Qatar QP
Study of Upgrading Program for Ultra Heavy Crude Oil in Iran Iran NIOC
Study to Reinforce the Performance of Oil Refinery in Iran Iran NIORDC
Study on Improvement of Reactor Efficiency in Iran Iran NIORDC
Project Survey on Applicability of Water Production and Power Generation System by Discharged Thermal Energy Conservation Technology with Waste Heat Nations in Middle East
Survey on Associated Gas Processing in Russian Federation Russia Gas prom
Utility Optimization at Refinery in Indonesia Indonesia PERTAMINA
Joint Research for Scale Up Study of High Severity Fluid Catalytic Cracking (HS-FCC) Process: Phase-IIIA Saudi Arabia KFUPM,etc
Verification Study for Aromatics Production Process in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia KFUPM,etc
Advanced Hydrocracking Catalyst Technology for Saudi Arabian Heavy Feed PhaseII Saudi Arabia ARAMCO
Development Study of Residue Hydrocracking to Distillate in KNPC ARD Units-Phase II (Pilot Plant Study on Residue Hydrocracking to Distillate) Kuwait KNPC, KISR
Applications of Advanced Treatment Processes for Acid Gas to Oil and Gas Industry in UAE UAE UAEU
Applications of Advanced Waste Water Treatment Processes to a Refinery in UAE UAE UAEU
Flare Gas Recovery Project in Ruwais Refinery (EPC Phase) UAE TAKREER
Study of TAKREER Research Center in U.A.E UAE TAKREER
Treatment & Utilization of the Oilfield Produced Water in Oman Oman SQU(MRMEWR, MOD)
Study for Process and Operational Improvement in Mina AL-Fahal Refinery in Oman Oman ORC
Study on Remediation of the Hydrocarbon Contaminated Soil of Refinery Iran RIPI
Survey on Improvement of Waste Water Treatment System in Refinery Iran NIORDC
Environmental Survey at Refineries and their Surroundings in Iran Iran NIORDC
Advanced Hydrogenation Catalyst Technology for Clean Fuel Phase II Iran RIPI
Tank Sludge Reduction System Application to Crude Oil Terminal in Iran Iran OTC
FEED Study on LPG Recovery at QP’s Mesaeed Refinery Qatar QP
Study on enhancement of refinery operation efficiency in Libya Libya NOC
Research & Development of DAO Hydrocracking Catalysts for Saudi Arabian Heavy Crude Oil Saudi Arabia Saudi Aramco
Study about the catalyst loading service in China China
Investigation on the Introduction of Highly Efficient Power-Generation System for Energy Conservation at Refineries in China China CNOOC SINOPEC Petro China
Study on the Possibility of participation in IPP business at a refinery in India India BPCL