0. GULF DOWNSTREAM ASSOCIATION
“promoting knowledge sharing, networking and enriching published and valuable data to the members”

1. GDA PROFILE
The Gulf Downstream Association (GDA) is a “brainchild” and established by its founding members from Saudi Aramco, Kuwait Petroleum International, Bahrain Petroleum Company and Kuwait National Petroleum Company. GDA is a non- profit organization aiming to bring Downstream players together to further develop the industry and draw benefits from knowledge sharing and best practices.
In August 2016, during its first meeting, GDA’s Board was formalized. Few months thereafter, in November 2016, the Board has nominated/selected its Secretary General.
GDA’s Headquarter is located at the GBCORP’s Building of Bahrain’s high profile Financial Harbor. G D A
About

2. FOUNDING MEMBERS & BOD Chairman of the Board Bakheet S Al-Rashidi
CEO, KPC Holdings Aruba
President, Kuwait Petroleum International
Chairman
of the Board
Member
Suleman A Al-Bargan
VP – Refining & NGL Fractionation
Saudi Aramco
Member
Ebrahim A Talib
Deputy Chief Executive (Refining & Marketing)
Bahrain Petroleum Company
Member
Mohammad G Al-Mutairi
Chief Executive Officer
Kuwait National Petroleum Company

3. GDA PROFILE Mission Vision
To create a platform to support the growth of the downstream industry to help improve the industry in terms of efficiency, competencies of the workforce, and sustainability. GDA will achieve this by becoming a premier association in the region that connects the downstream companies, service providers, governmental organizations, academic institutions and the larger industry through conferences and events like Middle East Petrotech.
GDA will help disseminate knowledge, promote best practices, spur innovation and lead dialogue on policy development.
To be internationally recognized association that serves as a catalyst for a strong and sustainable growth of the downstream industry by promoting collaboration amongst all individuals and organizations associated with the downstream industry in addition to the development of policies and ecosystem to support the sustainable growth of the downstream industry.
Mission
Vision

4. GDA PROFILE Why Join GDA?
Founding Members are experienced leaders in the Oil Downstream Industry.
Collaborate and network to promote knowledge sharing.
Why Join GDA?
Data bank for industry information and success factors.
Access to unique publications, live and interactive Information Portal.
Provide Authentic Leadership to foster our future and learn from the industry practices.
Participate in technical sessions and workshops.

5. VALUE ADDED PROPOSITION
Access to GDA’s portal for capturing Downstream developments and news in the region and a depository of publications and knowledge sharing material (including a databank of best in class operational practices, directory of members, media news, links and updates related to the industry).
Access to a physical technical library within GDA’s offices in Bahrain and facilitating access and contacts between members within the association.
Conducting a multiple of technical and leadership events (industrial site-visits, workshops and seminars) related to the industry and latest developments.
Share knowledge and experience, benchmarking and adopting best practices, both regionally and internationally for Downstream sustainability.
Connecting the industry, and members, with the invaluable resources of retires for the benefit of the community and to ensure the Sharing of Knowledge concept is continuous.
Facilitate and enhance communication within its members and foster good relations with other global industries and associations.
Provide a voice and choice for the industry members to strengthen the three pillars of strategy: Industry, Government and Education (including Academia and Scholars).

6. SAMPLE OF PAST EVENTS - PETROTECH

7. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
SECRETARY GENERAL
Executive Secretary
Technical Committee Manager
Marketing & Communications Manager
Finance, IT, HR & Administration Manager
Admin Assistant
Admin Assistant
HSE
Industry Trends
Communications Specialist
Marketing Specialist
IT Administrator
Membership Relations Specialist
Technologies
Energy Management
Events, Sales
& Operations Specialist
IT Specialist
Accounts Specialist
Plant Reliability
& Integrity
Leadership & People Development

8. TECHNICAL COMMITTEES
The Gulf Downstream Association (GDA) Technical Committees serve as the platform of the Association’s mandate to facilitate interaction with industry leaders and expert, and collaboration of its members to help strategically grow the Downstream business and improve performance.
The Technical Committees will be established for sharing of non-proprietary information, as well as organizing workshops and seminars on specific topics of interest to further enhance performance of the facilities/businesses across the membership of the GDA.

9. TECHNICAL COMMITTEES TECHNICAL COMMITTEES Health, Safety & Environment
Industry Trends
Technologies
Energy Management
Plant Reliability
& Integrity
Leadership
& People Development
Lessons Learned
Market Changes
Performance Enhancement
Best in Class
Equipment
Training, Scholarship & Internship
Practices
Climate Change & Regulations
Process Solutions
Tools
Corrosion
Academia Collaboration
Product Quality
Projects
Case Studies
Talent Mgmt
Renewables

10. ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEES
FULL MEMBER
Oil Refineries, Gas Processors, and NGL Fractionation Plants
Fuel Retailers
Fuels / Lube Suppliers
Plant Maintenance Companies
Other Related Industries
ASSOCIATE MEMBER
Fuel Handling / Marketing & Distribution Companies
Supply Chain & Logistics Companies
Refined Products Traders
Service Providers (EPC’s / Licensors / Catalyst Vendors
Equipment Manufacturers / Software & Automation Providers
Laboratories, Industrial Gases Companies
Health & Safety Environmental Management Companies
Ports & Terminals
BUSINESS PARTNER
Consulting Firms
Academic Institutions
Media & Advertising Agencies
Supporting Agencies (Events, Training, Recruitment, Insurance, Legal, Finance, Transport, Printing)
Associations
Other Related Businesses
USD 6,000
USD 2,000
USD 4,000

11. HEADQUARTER & CONTACT DETAILS
PO Box 60619
Office 306, 3rd Floor
GBCorp Building
Manama – Kingdom of Bahrain
SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS
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12. THANK YOU GULF DOWNSTREAM ASSOCIATION
We cordially invite you to become part and member of the Gulf Downstream Association and look forward to a committed and productive partnership in our ambitious journey.
THANK YOU