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compared to other fossil fuel types while
it enjoys the highest efficiency in terms of
power generation. Arab national energy
companies are working with their international
counterparts on injecting more investments to
increase their gas reserves and develop their
newly discovered fields within an ambitious
timeframe to meet the growing demand for
gas in the region.
The Secretary General concluded by
underscoring that OAPEC member countries
are paying special attention to enhancing
scientific research in order to invent new
technologies capable of developing energy
efficiency and reducing emissions at petroleum
and petrochemical industry installations
throughout all its stages from production
through refining and processing to transport
and marketing. This stems from their solid
belief of the importance of human health
and safety and maintaining a pollution-free
environment.
Also, OAPEC Secretariat General presented a
technical paper by Dr Samir El Kareish, Director
of the Technical Department, on “OAPEC
Member Countries’ Strategies in Response to
Cleaner Fuel Legislations.” The paper tackled
obstacles facing the production of cleaner fuel
in the member countries and the strategies
they adopt to improve the quality of their
petroleum products in response to regulations
in this regard.
• Dr Samir El Kareish