1. Gulf Downstream Association (GDA)
promoting knowledge sharing, networking and providing published and valuable data to members
Gulf Downstream Association (GDA)

2. Overview Introduction Founding Members & Board of Directors
Vision & Mission
Core Values
Value Added Proposition
Technical Committees / Streams
Membership Fees
Contact Details
Overview

3. Introduction
The Gulf Downstream Association (GDA) was established by its founding members from Saudi Aramco, Kuwait Petroleum International (KPI), Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO), Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC). GDA is a non-profit organisation which aims to bring leading Downstream players together to further develop the industry and draw mutual benefits from sharing knowledge and best practices.
GDA was established in the Kingdom of Bahrain in July 2016 by Cabinet decree. GDA’s Head Office is located in Manama at the GBCORP Tower, Bahrain Financial Harbour.

4. Founding Members & Board of Directors
Mohammed G. Al-Mutairi (GDA Chairman) Chief Executive Officer Kuwait National Petroleum Company
Founding Members & Board of Directors
Suleman A. Al-Bargan (GDA Vice Chairman) Vice President, Domestic Refineries and NGL Fractionation Saudi Aramco
Ebrahim A. Talib (GDA Financial Secretary)
Deputy Chief Executive Bahrain Petroleum Company
Dr. Nabil M. Bourisli (GDA Board Member) President & Chief Executive Officer Kuwait Petroleum International
Jasem Ali Al-Sayegh (GDA Board Member) Chief Executive Officer, Refining Abu Dhabi National Oil Company

5. Management Team Audah Al Ahmadi Secretary General Raj Jhajharia
Manager, Technical
Claudia Hardt
Manager, Marketing & Communication
Ahmed Al Awadhi
General Supervisor, HR, Admin & Finance

6. GDA's mission is to provide a platform for sharing knowledge, experience and best practices. This will be achieved by becoming a premier association in the region that connects the Downstream companies, technology and service providers, consultants, professional entities, governmental organisations, and academic institutions.
Vision & Mission

7. Core Values Collaborate and network to promote knowledge sharing
Provide high quality services with best values
Promote innovation & continuous development
Foster excellence in all activities
Support and Champion sustainability as a priority
Strive to be a respected institution driving the industry
Core Values

8. Value Added Proposition
Access to GDA’s portal for capturing Downstream developments and news in the region and a databank of publications
Value Added Proposition
Access to a physical technical library within GDA’s offices in Bahrain
Conducting technical and leadership events related to the industry and its 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 retirees to ensure the sharing of knowledge
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

9. The Gulf Downstream Association’s Technical Committees serve as the platform of the Association’s mandate to facilitate interaction with industry leaders and experts, and collaboration of its members to help strategically grow the Downstream business and improve performance.
The Technical Committees consist of nominated Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in various Technical Streams from GDA’s member organisations and global Consulting / Technology companies leading in related fields of Downstream industries to promote sharing of non-proprietary information.
Each Technical Committee / Stream meets several times in a year to execute an agreed plan of action, while SMEs dedicate 10% of their work-time for GDA activities.
Technical Committees

10. Technical Committees / Streams
Health,
Safety & Environment
Leadership & People Development
Operational Excellence
Project Management
Plant Reliability
& Integrity
Energy Management
Industry Trends
Technologies
Commissioning & Start-up
Professional Development
Training, Scholarship & Internship
Best Practices
Lessons learned
Equipment
Best in Class
Market Intelligence
Research & Development
Scope & Schedule
Standards & Practices
Academia Collaboration
Developing an “Effective” OE Program
Systems
Corrosion
Carbon Footprint
Product Quality
Process Solutions
Start-up Safety
Process Safety
Talent Management
Training and Development
Contracting
Case Studies
Modelling & Optimization
Renewables
Catalyst
Management
Operation Readiness
Interface Management
Occupational Health
E- Library
Procurement
Turnaround Management
Fired Heaters
Pricing & Economics
Smart Plants
GCC Conferences & Exhibitions
Critical Success Factors / Best Practices
Enterprise Risk Management
Human Capital Strategy
Profit Improvement
Financing
Material Management
Flare Management
Petchems. & Specialties
Utilities

11. GDA Key Deliverables Lessons learned / Knowledge portal
Establish common ‘best-in-class’ standards & processes
White papers on important issues / challenges with custom-made solutions
Explore new technologies or processes for downstream industry applications
Organise / host conferences, seminars and workshops on selected technology themes
Bridge gap between Downstream industry and academic institutions
Facilitate in-house talent development to highest common standards
Promote induction of local talents into Downstream industry workforce
Conduct courses on specific topics and industry certifications
Benchmark industry performances
Help reduce carbon footprint
And much more

12. Annual Membership Fees
Full Member
Associate Member
Business Partner
Knowledge Partner
Supply Chain & Logistics Companies
Refined Products Traders
Service Providers (EPC / Licensors / Catalyst Vendors)
Engineering Companies
Consultants
Equipment Manufacturers / Software & Automation Providers
Health & Safety Environmental Management Companies
Ports & Terminals
Oil & Lube Refineries
Gas Processing & NGL Fractionation Plants
Fuel Handling / Marketing & Distribution Companies
Plant Maintenance Companies
Laboratories & Industrial Gases Companies
Other Related Industries
Media & Advertising Agencies
Supporting Agencies (Events, Training, Recruitment, Insurance, Legal, Finance, Transport, Printing)
Other Related Businesses
Selected Academic Institutions
Selected International Professional Societies/ Associations
$2,000
By Invitation Only
$6,000
$4,000

13. It’s a win-win
For all

14. Contact Details +973 17116010 www.gda.org.bh @gda_bh @gda_bh
12th Floor, Bahrain Financial Harbor GB Corp Tower Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
Contact Details
@gda_bh @gda_bh
Gulf Downstream Association (GDA)