In November 1992, representatives from nine major oil companies in the Gulf Co-operation Council met in Bahrain to promote the formation of the Gulf Chapter of the Gas Processors Association. This meeting, which was hosted by the Bahrain National Gas Company (BANAGAS), was also attended by three senior representatives of the GPA and GPA - European Chapter.
The formation of a GCC Chapter of the GPA to be based in Bahrain was agreed in the meeting and a steering committee was formed to work on the By-Laws of the Chapter and to arrange for an organization meeting in April 1993.
In the April organization meeting, the GPA - GCC Chapter was formally declared, the By-Laws were approved and the members of the first Executive Committee consisting of Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary-Treasurer and four other members were selected.
On the 13th October 1993 the Executive Committee met in Bahrain and agreed to extend the Chapter's membership to suppliers.
To serve as a Forum for the exchange of ideas, technology, and information that will benefit both the upstream and downstream Gas Processing industries, and their Suppliers, with a view toward improving Plant Operations, and Health, Safety and Environmental performance in the GCC countries.
To be the focal point and the main source of information on the Gas Processing industry in the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries.
Maintain the continuity of the current company members by maintaining close contact with the members and encouraging their more participation
Enhance the annual conference by ensuring that the conference touches on the subject of most and recent interest and by being specialised and comprehensive at the same time to attract all levels of personnel in the gas business.
Maintain and improve the participation and input from all the Chapter board and committees members
Maintain the successful growth of the Chapter in terms of members, participants and activities
The Chapter must expand its activities to include other useful activities besides the annual conference
The Chapter must vary its activities to cover all aspects of gas business including technical, management, economical, environmental, health & safety, research & development and standardisations and regulations.
The Chapter should grasp and take the lead in the introduction, development and promotion of innovative ideas and be up to speed in the development in the gas processing industry in sharing and transferring new technologies to the region.
The Chapter should play a big role in strengthening the relations and cooperation between member companies through more meetings, group activities and encouraging the sharing of information and experience.
The Chapter should cover all subjects and areas of interests covered currently by other gas conference organisers in the area.
The Chapter should be the main reference point and regulatory authority in the gas business in the area.
The Chapter should seek to be the sole GCC forum for the exchange of experience, knowledge and ideas in the gas business.
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