The beginning of the stor
The Arabian International Petroleum Corporation (AIPC) was founded by Dr. Jaber Al-Marri in 1997, beginning a legacy of investment and expansion in the energy sector. With its single-minded focus on the development of oil & gas, AIPC’s operations soon spanned upstream as well as downstream processes from exploration to production, manufacturing, transportation, marketing and distribution.
By calling upon its proven expertise and decades of experience in the energy sector, AIPC has helped its many clients streamline operations and maximize revenues.In time, AIPC became the holding company for several highly companies servicing the oil & gas sector through expansion and acquisitions. It counts among its subsidiaries and partner companies such prominent names as Gulf Drilling & Petroleum Services, International Oilfield Development Company, Saudi International Petrochemical Company and of course ITAG Celle, ITAG Gulf International (KSA) and ITAG International (Qatar).
Headquartered in Doha, Qatar, AIPC and its affiliates has a strong technical reputation backed by a solid balance sheet. Its stability and strength allows the company to respond swiftly and decisively to customer requirements. By investing proactively in personnel, equipment and technology, AIPC has always managed to exceed client expectations of service and response times.
A land of progress and opportunity
Qatar’s workday begins before the sun sets in the Far East, and ends after the sun has risen over the West. The country of 1.7 million is at the cusp of the world not just geographically, but also culturally and economically. Qatar has grown into an international petrochemical powerhouse, hub of sport and culture and key center of business in the region.
It boasts the world’s highest per capita income of over US$ 102,000 and a standard of living at par with the best. Qatar’s abundant opportunities and vibrant lifestyle have attracted talent from all over the globe and Doha, its capital, is a melting pot of peoples, cuisines and tongues.
Home to the prolific Al Jazeera news network and Qatar Airways, the world’s finest airline, the nation wields a global influence far beyond its size.
Fulfilling the world’s energy needs
Possessing the third-highest proven reserves of natural gas on the planet, Qatar has capitalized upon its hydrocarbon windfall to build a vibrant economy. Oil and gas still account for 50% of GDP and 85% of export earnings, but the government has made it a top priority to diversify the national economy and build upon its natural resources.
Oil was first discovered in Qatar in the 1940s, but it was soon overshadowed by the discovery of massive non-associated offshore gas fields. Qatar’s North Field accounts for 14% of the total known reserves on Earth and has provided a solid foundation for Qatar’s economic growth.
The government has actively sought to add value to the recovered gas. Not content to simply mine and export the commodity, Qatar has set up dozens of upstream and downstream processing plants. North of Doha, the port at Ras Laffan Industrial City is one of the world’s largest LNG export facilities, and several Gas-to-Liquid plants are pioneering new ways to utilize the gas.
South of the capital, Mesaieed Industrial City is home to dozens of downstream plants that convert the gas into everything from fertilizers to plastic, melamine, lubricants and other chemicals and additives.
Through partnerships with international energy majors as well as local advances, the government’s proactive approach to industrial development has allowed Qatar to squeeze maximum value out of every drop of its oil and gas.
Qatar has weathered the global financial crisis of recent years almost unscathed and looks poised to outdo itself in the years ad decades to come.
