Pearl GTL

Pearl GTL
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General information
TypeGas to liquids plant
Town or cityRas Laffan
CountryQatar
Cost$18 billion
OwnerQatarEnergy
Royal Dutch Shell
Website
shell.com/pearl-gtl

The Pearl GTL is a gas to liquids (GTL) plant based in Ras Laffan, Qatar. It converts natural gas into liquid petroleum products. It is the largest GTL plant in the world.[1][2] The first commercial shipment from the Pearl GTL was made on 13 June 2011.[3] Pearl GTL received the 2021 "Asset of the Year" award by Shell.[4]

  1. ^ Damon Evans (2008-03-11). "Pearl GTL set for big payback". Upstream Online. NHST Media Group. Retrieved 2008-04-20.
  2. ^ "Pearl plant on schedule, says Shell". Upstream Online. NHST Media Group. 2007-10-30. Retrieved 2008-04-20.
  3. ^ Marshall, Steve (2011-06-13). "First cargo for Pearl GTL". Upstream Online. NHST Media Group. Retrieved 2011-12-05.
  4. ^ "Pearl GTL plant wins 'Asset of the Year' award by Shell". Gulf Times. May 12, 2022. Retrieved January 1, 2023.