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Management ActivitiesVolume 27 - No. 299 - March 2012

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ADGAS News is your voice, and it welcomes any contribution to its content from its readership among Company employees and their families. The Editorial Board, however, retains the right to edit such contributions as per the editorial policy and the technical requirements of the newsletter.

A Monthly newsletter issued by the Corporate Communications & Public Relations Department in the Abu Dhabi Gas Liquefaction Company LTD (ADGAS) for company employees.

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Volume 27 - No. 299 - March 2012

Good old days

Fishing is one of the popular activities among ADGAS employees. Therefore, ADGAS Fishing Committee regularly organizes competitions among the ADGAS divisions as part of the recreational activities and as a reflection of respect to the UAE heritage as fishing was the main profession for our forefathers.

The photos above show a group photo of participants in a fishing competition.

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Contributions14 Toyota Principles

ADNOC Process Safety Symposium

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Occasions

Social, Cultural and Recreation

ADGAS employees take up the glove

ADGAS attends International Women’s Day in the HCT

A “Loyalty Pledge”to the Mother of the Nation

999 Awareness session

ADGAS Cricket Team excels in 2011-12 Season

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Corporate NewsCEO Communication Sessions

ADGAS Management Team meets on Das Island

ADGAS Management meets Mitsui delegation

ADGAS hosts the 22nd ADNOC IT Managers Forum

The HR Division honors Good performers

A joint ADGAS & ADMA-OPCO CAMS Workshop

Mohammed bin Zayed attends lecture on Future of nuclear energy

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� In business: To maximize production, sales and profits, and to optimize the operation of the OAG project to be able to maximize our exports.

� In relation to employees: More engagement of employees and continuous improvement in the work environment, as well as the efficient knowledge management.

� In relation to the major projects: to progress with the IGD project so as to complete it as on target, and to continue with the other major projects (like the replacement of the trains and the FHER project).

Following the two presentations in both Das Island and Abu Dhabi, the Management Team was called to the stage and attendees were invited to raise their queries, remarks and concerns.

A lively discussion took place with the management about several issues raised during the presentations. One of the issues raised was performance appraisal and enhancement, succession planning, training, job grades and salaries, etc.

All along, the General management stressed that it always look into the best ways to provide employees with a comfortable and productive work environment so they can excel in their jobs.

CEO Communication Sessions

Employees have come to wait for this annual event and follow it up with interest, simply because this review reflects their own endeavors and

achievements throughout the year.

This year’s sessions started first in Abu Dhabi, where Mr. Fahim Kazim, CEO, presided the session that was held on March 4, 2012. The session was attended by all members of the Senior Management team in Abu Dhabi, in addition to division managers and scores of employees.

The CEO’s Das Communication Session was held on March 13, 2012 and chaired by Mr. Fahim Kazim. It was also attended by members of the Senior Management in addition to Mr. Fahim Uddin, Deputy Vice President (LNG Plant) as well as division managers and department heads on Das Island, and dozens of other employees.

In both sessions, the CEO gave a presentation about ADGAS performance throughout 2011. He started by expressing his satisfaction and appreciation of this now established procedure of holding regular communication sessions on all levels to ensure transparency, and free, direct interaction between the Management Team and employees.

The CEO highlighted the 2011 performance and achievements in comparison with the previous year.

2011 Performance Highlights:Reviewing ADGAS key performance indicators for 2011, the CEO pointed out that the Company had hit new records and excellent performance in all areas that constitute the three pillars of sustainability; namely, HSE, people and business.

HSE-wise, the General management has given paramount priority to the safety of employees and assets, as safety is the gateway of the Company’s success and the quality of work can’t be delivered if safety practices are not strictly observed.

This genuine interest was reflected on the performance of employees, which resulted in a milestone of 31,07 million man-hours worked without LTI.

Additionally, ADGAS was able to reduce gas flaring from 9.2 MMSCFD in 2010 to 8,5 MMSCFD in 2011, the lowest flaring level in the history of ADGAS, which will increase our determination to continue our efforts to reduce these emissions even more in the future.

In terms of production and sales, 2011 has witnessed an increase in the Company’s sales from 4,605 million USD in 2010 to 5,984 million USD in 2011. ADGAS net profits have consequently increased from 841 million USD in 2010 to 1,130 billion USD in 2011..

In people development and training, the total number of employees who participated in training courses increased from 2058 in 2010 to 2566 in 2011. Corporate spending on training and development increased significantly, from 2,88 million USD to 3,93 million USD in 2011.

In terms of social and humanitarian activities, ADGAS activities and contributions have considerably increased, promoting ADGAS role as a responsible citizen and attracting widespread recognition for ADGAS role from several stakeholders in Abu Dhabi and the UAE at large. ADGAS contributions have risen from 1,63 million USD in 2010 to 2,00 million USD in 2011, with some 68 events and activities organized during last year, indicating a growing social role for ADGAS. This has won ADGAS considerable recognition from so many stakeholders, and this was reflected in a considerable amount of coverage in the local media.

In conclusion, we can comfortably say that ADGAS overall performance in 2011 was distinguished across the board, which puts more responsibility on our shoulders to sustain this level of performance and further improve it.

Key Priorities for 2012:Setting the ground for 2012, the CEO stressed that the main priorities and challenges we all have to address in 2011 can be summarized as follows:

� In HSE: to achieve our next safety milestone of 44 million man-hours without LTI, by combatting complacency. We should also reduce flaring and emissions through efficient operation of our assets.

Maintaining Transparency and AccountabilityADGAS General Management continues to promote the principles of transparency, accountability and good governance by continuously engaging employees, seeking their feedback and involving them in the policies of the Company. It has become an annual procedure to hold two communication sessions between the Management and the employees, one in Abu Dhabi and the other on Das Island.

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ADGAS Management Team meets on Das Island

Chaired by Mr. Fahim Kazim, CEO, the meeting started with a safety moment before the CEO proceeded to give a briefing on the various business issues at hand. The CEO stressed that the 1st quarter of 2012 has witnessed remarkable performance in terms of production, plant reliability, Lost Time Injury (LTI) record and most notably flaring, which was extremely below target, thanks to the efforts made by all employees concerned.

Then, two presentations were given to the meeting. The first was by Mr. Khawar Aslam, Senior Technical Advisor, on the issue of spare parts and inventory optimization. The second was by Mr. Khaled Alhadrami, ITM on ADGAS IT systems.A round-table discussion followed the two presentations, involving the performance of each division with the latest updates on their respective activities.

ADGAS Management Team Members (MTM) in both Abu Dhabi and Das Island held their monthly meeting on March 19, 2012 on Das Island to discuss the issues on their agenda.

Mr. Kazim chaired the management team meeting in Das Island

AIRMS Champions and Process Owners Meeting

Implementation status of each of the 18 AIRMS Processes was reviewed and process effectiveness was discussed thoroughly. The meeting also briefly reviewed the implementation of HSECES performance standard,

Risk Based Inspection (RBI) and Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM). Integrity moment was given by IQM on the subject of Bolts Integrity and the meeting was facilitated by HPR.

AIRMS Program Champions and Process Owners meeting was held on 20th Feb 2012. Program Champions who attended the meeting included Mr. Fahim Kazim, CEO, Mr. Hasan Al Marzooqi, SVP (A), Mr. Jassim Sultan, SVP(C), Mr. Mohamed Saqr Al Shehhi, VP (LNG Plant), and Dr. Ahmed Abbas, IQ Manager, along with several process owners.

The event was also attended by Dr. Saif Al Naseri, ADNOC’s Manager, Planning Division, E&P, and a host of managers representing ADNOC Group of Companies.

Sharma's seminar highlighted on his newest work: "Lead Without A Title™ -Winning Leadership Lessons to Build a Great Organization", which focuses on helping leaders to achieve their highest potential in the challenging business environment faced at this time. Seminar features include:

� The 7 Best Practices of Leaders Without Titles � 8 Peak Performance tactics to do world-class work

in busy times � The specific tactics that the best companies do to get

even better � The 4 keys to a high performance team and winning

culture � Personal leadership lessons to stay strong amid

turbulence and focused in the face of uncertaintySpeaking on the event, Robin Sharma, said: "I am delighted to be delivering a “Lead Without a Title” workshop in Abu Dhabi. In these uncertain economic times, exceptional leadership is more important than ever. Actually, it is your number 1 competitive advantage. Companies the world over need strong leaders to guide them through times of turmoil.”

“I love to visit the Middle East, with its dynamic, fast

evolving and multi-cultural business environment. It is a fascinating part of the world and I am very much looking forward to meeting with business leaders from across the region."

For over 15 years, Robin Sharma has helped organizations and Fortune 500 companies such as Nike, FedEx, Royal Bank of Scotland, Microsoft, IBM, RIM, Yale University, GE, BP, Panasonic, Celgene, Ritz-Carlton Hotels, the Young Presidents Organization, Novo Nordisk and NASA grow the potential of their leaders. One of the most widely read experts of our time, Robin's 11 books on leadership have been published in over 60 countries and in nearly 70 languages.

Some Sharma Tips: � The price of discipline is always less than the pain of

regret � Don’t fall in love with the way you’ve always done things � Leadership is about what you do when no one’s

watching. � Leadership is about how you perform when everything’s

falling apart � Distractions destroy productivity. Learn to protect your

time and say NO to interruptions. � Shift from being busy to doing valuable work.

ADGAS management headed by Mr. Fahim Kazim, CEO, attended the seminar hosted by Mr. Robin Sharma, the leadership expert who has worked with over 5 million employees in 62 countries and author of the bestselling book “The Monk who sold his Ferrari”, for the UAE's most engaged and proactive leaders on Wednesday 22nd of February 2012 at the Emirates Palace- Abu Dhabi.

Mr. Kazim and Dr. Al Naseri in their way to the seminar

ADGAS management attends Sharma seminar

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Future of nuclear energy

The lecture was also attended by a number of UAE royalties and VIPs. From ADGAS, it was attended by Mr. Jassem Sultan, SVP (C), and Mr. Hasan Al Sayed, VP (M).

Dr. Klein hailed the UAE's peaceful nuclear energy program as a model that serves as a gold standard for many countries.

He said the UAE is adopting a transparent and open policy which explains to the world every step it is taking to implement its civilian nuclear program. He also noted the UAE’s commended efforts to educate the public about the nature of work of the reactor and its importance for producing nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.

He also talked about safety and security in nuclear facilities and the potential dangers of accidents like the one that hit Fukushima in March 2011.

The UAE, he added, has a regulatory, political and legislative agency whose officials are following up the nuclear program which is progressing in the safest way.

He said the world opted to build nuclear plants to generate electricity as part of efforts to diversify the energy mix and maintain it for future generation, keeping in mind the depletion of fossil fuel by time.

According to him, there are 435 nuclear power plants across the world including 104 commercial stations in the US, in addition to military nuclear plants operating in

His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, attended on March 13, 2012, a lecture at his Majlis on ''The Fukushima Accident and Future of Nuclear Energy'' delivered by the prominent nuclear expert Dr. Dale Klein.

Mohammed bin Zayed attends lecture on

Mohamed bin Zayed welcoming Dr. Klein

submarines and aircraft carriers. France has 58 nuclear power plants, and China has 26 under construction. Worldwide, there are 63 new plants under construction including four in the UAE.

The lecture was concluded with an interactive session as the lecturer answered the questions posed by attendees about the issues at hand.

GEO2012The Group was represented by a number of managers and senior officials of the Group’s Public Relations Departments. ADNOC stand in the Exhibition drew considerable interest from visitors and exhibitors alike.

Some 150 oil companies from 27 countries participated in the event, along with the GCC national oil companies.

The conference has received some 360 papers and presentations that address the different aspects of the event’s theme, which was “The Future of Geosciences in the Middle East.”

A delegation that represents ADNOC Group Companies attended the 10th Middle East Geosciences Conference and Exhibition (GEO 2012) between 5 and 7 of March 2012 in the Bahraini capital, Manama.

ADNOC participates in

Dr. Abdul Hussain bin Ali Mirza, Energy Minister, inaugurates GEO 2012

ADNOC stand in the GEO 2012 exhibition

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ADGAS Management meets Mitsui delegation

Our CEO thanked Mitsui for their important role internally and externally to provide ADGAS with their support, especially to strengthen our relationship with TEPCO.

Mr. Kawashima thanked ADGAS and UAE Government for their continuous support to Tokyo before and after the crisis of the March 11 tsunami and earthquake.

Mr. Fahim Kazim, CEO and members of ADGAS Management team (Mr. Jassim Sultan, SVPC and Mr. Hassan Al Sayed, VP (M) held a meeting with Mitsui delegation Mr. Kawashima (Representative Director, Senior Executive Managing Officer), Mr. Saijyo (Secretary to Mr Kawashima), Mr. Ofuji and Mr. Kawano in Emirates Palace on 5th March 2012 to discuss the long-term relationship among ADGAS, Mitsui and TEPCO.

Headed by Mr. Bader Al Mohammadi, SVP (T), the delegation included Mr. Mohamed Saqr Al Shehhi, VP (LNG Plant), Mr. Khaled Al Ameri, Operations Manager, Mr. Milton Wilkinson, Maintenance Manager, and two IGD project managers. The Management delegation discussed with the HHI’s

The General Management follows up on the IGD project

A delegation representing ADGAS General management visited Hyundai Heavy Industry (HHI’s) Headquarters in South Korea on March 8-9, 2012, to follow up on the progress of the IGD project.

A group photo of ADGAS management and Mitsui delegation

senior management including HHI Plant Division COO and HHI Offshore & Engineering Division COO, the IGD project progress, construction strategy and other related issues. The management team met also with the IGD Commissioning team members who are in Ulsan to oversee the mechanical completion of the project’s pre-fabricated modules in HHI Ulsan Yard.ADGAS delegation was also taken to a tour to the Ulsan Shipyard, after which a presentation was given by HHI, with a 3-D model review of the IGD project. The visit concluded with a visit to the office of ADGAS IGD team.

Review Workshop of the Administration & Support Sector

Chaired by Mr. Hasan Al Marzooqi, SVP (A) and attended by the managers of the sector’s divisions and other customer representatives from different divisions, the main purpose of the workshop was to review the progress achieved in the last quarter of 2011 and the beginning of 2012 against the sector’s plan and to plan for the remaining period. The workshop also provided opportunity for different customer groups to raise their concerns and discuss ways of overcoming issues, working together to improve the service provided for all employees.

Facilitated by Mr. Martin Gardner, Corporate Competency Development Advisor, the workshop started with a welcoming note from Mr. Al Marzooqi, who stressed the vital role played by the Administration & Support Sector within ADGAS, and the huge expectation of other divisions from this sector, calling for extra efforts to meet

these expectations.

Division and department managers gave brief presentations on their key achievements to date, together with a forecast for 2012.

Attendants moved to discuss in details the various issues that fall under the responsibility of each business unit, with customers providing feedback and making inquiries.

The issues that were raised ranged from recruitment and package issues to working cycles, and from training new recruits to the social life on Das Island, among scores of other subjects.

At the end of workshop, Mr. Al Marzooqi awarded Mr. Martin Gardner for his continuous support for the Administration Support Sector in facilitating the workshop.

ADGAS Administration and Support Sector, which consists of the Finance Division, the HR Division, the IT Division and the CC&PR Department, organized its regular Review Workshop on February 23, 2012 in ADGAS Baynounah Club.

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ADNOC IT Managers Forum

The forum was attended by Mr. Hasan Al Marzooqi, SVP (A), Mr. Khalid Al Hadhrami, IT Manager and many IT Managers and representatives from ADNOC Group companies.Mr. Hassan Al Marzooqi, opened the session with a welcoming note in which he stressed the importance of the IT function to the performance of ADNOC group companies. He encouraged all IT Managers to be

As part of its role within ADNOC Group of Companies, ADGAS hosted the 22nd ADNOC Group IT Managers Forum in its Abu Dhabi Headquarters on February 16, 2012.

ADGAS hosts the 22nd

And OPCO’s Commercial Forum

The Forum was chaired by Mr. Alawi Saleh, Procurement Division Manager, and attended by Commercial Managers and senior officials from ADCO, ZADCO, ADMA-OPCO, GASCO, and ADGAS. The forum aims at identifying, standardizing and streamlining common tasks, policies and procedures in the commercial field and sharing the best practices and expertise for the mutual benefit of ADNOC Group companies.Mr. Saleh opened the meeting, welcoming all attendees on behalf of ADGAS General Management, highlighting the

ADGAS has also hosted OPCO's Commercial Forum at its Abu Dhabi Headquarters on March 1, 2012.

prepared for the increasingly high expectations from the business and to be ready to be valuable contributors to corporate success in general.The Groups IT Managers and representatives then shared information on their 2012 projects to keep everyone informed and to identify potential opportunities for cooperation and knowledge sharing. Then, the Forum participants moved to discuss specific challenges they are facing, looking for advice from their colleagues and seeking common agreement on possible actions to be taken jointly.Concluding the Forum, ADNOC IT Managers expressed their gratitude for the hospitality and facilities provided by ADGAS to ensure the success of the Forum.

significance of this Forum and wishing it success. Subsequently, the agenda items were discussed, covering issues like the Unified Commercial Directory Registration, the common commercial, contracting and procurement policies followed by OPCO’s and the status of joint tasks, HSE issues, etc.The meeting was concluded by Mr. Saleh, thanking the participants who, in turn expressed their appreciation for this forum as a venue to share knowledge and expertise amongst OPCOs.

Welcoming ADGAS guests, Mr. Al Marzooqi highlighted the importance of such exchange of successful lessons in different areas to improve the quality of services to the highest possible levels.

Mr. Al Kindi proceeded to brief ADGAS guests on the detailed procedures followed by ADGAS in project execution, from the letter of interest to commissioning.

ADGAS’ Project Division, he explained, is currently applying ADGAS Value Assurance Process, a stage-gate project management methodology used on capital projects over US$ 1 Million.

He said that ADGAS Projects Division manages its Projects using the Guidelines and detailed procedures included in ADGAS Projects Division Manual, ADGAS Projects Execution Procedures, as well as complying with other ADGAS Corporate Management Systems with emphasis

on Contracting, HSE (HSEMS) and Integrity & Reliability.

PDM added that ADGAS’ principles relating to the selection of tenderers and award of contracts is to subject competitive tenders to separate and independent technical and commercial evaluation processes, which will allow a decision to be made on an unbiased basis.

Photos of OAG Project, and a video on MCHE Replacement project were presented.

The visiting delegation said that they were really impressed by the level of professionalism at which ADGAS is managing its projects.

SVP (A) concluded the meeting by wishing the Project Management Office at the Department of Finance all success, commending the efforts to exchange best practices amongst various organizations and governmental bodies.

Mr. Hasan Al Marzooqi, SVP (A) received, at the Company’s Headquarters, a delegation representing the Project Management Office in the Department of Finance who visited ADGAS on March 6, 2012 to review and benefit from ADGAS best practices in project management. The meeting was also attended by Mr. Mohsen Al Kindi, Project Division Manager and some of his team.

A Department of Finance team visits ADGASTo benefit from ADGAS best practices

Mr. Al Marzooqi welcoming ADGAS guests

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communication session

Mr. Alhadrami welcomed his team and reviewed the key milestones achieved during 2011, highlighting the main challenges ahead. The session discussed some plans and recommendations that would improve the Division’s performance by regular

meetings and new creative approaches to examine and handle IT issues and challenges. In the highly interactive session, employees raised a few suggestions and recommendations that would help achieve the goals set for the division.

In a bid to enhance internal communication amongst different departments and sections, the IT Division organized a communication session for the IT employees on March 15, 2012 that was chaired by Mr. Khaled Alhadrami, IT Division Manager.

The IT Division holds a

SVP (C) Communication session with the Procurement Division

Mr. Saleh opened the session by welcoming the SVP (C) and thanking him for his attendance and follow up. Then he reviewed the division’s key achievements during 2011, commending the role of each and every employee in achieving the divisional goals.

The session discussed the division’s plans and projects

for 2012 and their execution requirements. Mr. Sultan called on all employees to exert extra efforts to provide distinguished services to other ADGAS divisions that depend on the procurement services, expressing his appreciation to all employees for their passion and commitment to achieve the division’s goals.

Mr. Jassim Sultan, SVP (C), presided a communication session with the Procurement Division on March 12, 2012, attended by Mr. Alawi Saleh, Procurement Division Manager and division employees.

communication session

Chaired by Mr. Ali Jasem, CC&PR Manager, the session aimed at reviewing and evaluating the Department’s past achievements, anticipating future projects and challenges, discussing ways of improving performance and defining the Department’s future requirements.

The session started with a note from Mr. Jasem who thanks the CC&PR team for the excellent efforts they have put in the past few months, as they struggled to meet the Company’s expectations with limited staff, calling for maintaining these efforts to meet the requirements of future projects as the Company is involved in some mega projects.

The session witnessed three presentations by Mrs. Rasha Fayez, Public Relations Officer, Ms. Abeer Al Kathiri, Media

Officer and Mr. Nabil Baradey, Editor. The presentations reviewed the Department’s past and present projects and assessed the progress that has been achieved in terms of employee satisfaction in the Department’s services. Mr. Baradey’s presentation focused on certain terms and expressions that are commonly misunderstood or misused in the Company’s daily life.

This was followed by a group discussion of the way forward and the future requirements that would enable the Department to meet the expectations of both the General Management and the employees.

It was agreed that this session would be the first in a series of regular sessions that aim to further improve performance.

ADGAS Corporate Communication & Public Relations Department conducted its 2nd communication session on March 1st 2012 at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi.

CC&PR Department conducts a

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The objective of the ADGAS Sustainability Committee is to promote Sustainability awareness and best practices amongst Abu Dhabi and Das Island employees and divisions, ensure compliance with Sustainability-related policies such as HSE policy and standards. The committee also looks after ADGAS Sustainability Report write-up in coordination with the Corporate Communication & Public Relations (CC&PR) Department to ensure its publication before the May Shareholders meetings.

In coordination with Das Island management and divisions, the committee is also coordinating and following-up existing and future Sustainability-related practices. The committee will also initiate measures to enhance workplace Sustainability practices and standards adherence in Abu Dhabi office premises including Stores facilities and Club property, and ensure residential safety standards in company leased accommodation.

Sustainability Committee

In 2012, ADGAS announced the transformation of Abu Dhabi HSE committee into ADGAS Sustainability Committee. This transformation is part of ADGAS commitment and belief in the Sustainable development importance to ADGAS shareholders, employees, partners, wider community and future generations. ADGAS has singed ADNOC sustainability charter in 2009 and the creation of this committee is a step toward achieving the charter commitments.

Mr. Al Ameri chairs one of the Sustainbility Committee meeting

ADGAS Committee Profile Good performers

The gathering was attended by Mr. Abdullah Al Dhaheri, HR Division Manager, who commended the efforts put by those employees and handed out awards to the honored performers.

On their part, the awardees thanked ADGAS General Management for its support and follow-up and promised to maintain and improve their performance to achieve the corporate goals.

As an expression of its appreciation of good performance, and to encourage employees to deliver better services for their customers in all fields, ADGAS HR Division organized a small gathering on February 16, 2012 to award a number of employees who have gone out of their way to perform their duties diligently and demonstrated a high sense of commitment.

The HR Division honors

The performance management team has put a lot of efforts to make this achievement possible. The team members have paid regular visits to Das Island in the last three months of 2011 to ensure that employees get appropriate support on this issue.

In both Abu Dhabi Headquarters and Das Island, 22 awareness sessions and several one-to-one meetings were conducted to enhance employees’ understanding and of Performance Management System. The team has also maintained constant communication with line managers and employees to clarify their inquiries regarding the appraisal process. Close attention was also paid to ensure a quick response and feedback regarding any issues with the appraisal’s online system.

The role of divisional focal points was also vital in realizing

this achievement, as they coordinated the PMS activities and ensured that all data were entered by deadline. Their day to day interaction with the appraisal team enhanced the overall experience gained from last 4 years of PMS implementation in ADGAS.

Although more improvements are being planned to enhance the current PMS system, the organization as a whole has embraced the new performance-based culture and understood the benefits of such a system for both employees and ADGAS.

The appraisal team will continue to check the strengths and weaknesses of the PMS system and listen to the feedback of employees and management to enhance the system even better.

ADGAS achieves 98% appraisal completionADGAS has made a remarkable achievement by completing the 2011 performance appraisal process by the 31st January 2012 with 98% completion rate, the highest in the history of ADGAS.

Mr. Aaditya BhattMr. Majeed Rehman Mr. K. Sathianathan

Chaired by Mr. Mohammed S. Al Qubaisi, ADNOC Director of HR and Administration, the meeting reviewed three presentations that addressed several issues related

26th ADNOC Group AGMs Networking meeting

ADGAS hosted the 26th ADNOC Group AGM’s Networking meeting on Tuesday February 28, 2012 at the Company’s Headquarters.

Mr. Fouad Al Wahedi, S&CDM, delivering the presentation

to the Administration, Human Resources and Personnel in ADNOC Group companies.

The meeting is held three times a year to discuss and review Administrative issues, HR policies and procedures, personnel matters and the services provided for the OPCO’s employees. The next meeting is due to be held next June.

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To mark this occasion, ADGAS and ADMA-OPCO organized a joint workshop for their young

professionals on March 6, 2012 at the Intercontinental Hotel, Abu Dhabi.

The workshop aimed at discussing CAMS related issues like CAMS implementation, coaching, real job tasks, talent management, succession planning, integration of CAMS graduates, etc.

The workshop brought together more than 50 CAMS trainees or graduates who were able to share their views and experience in the workshop.

CAMS system provides new recruits with extensive training to develop their administrative and technical competencies as well as soft skills to prepare them for jobs within ADNOC Group companies.

10 years have passed since ADNOC adopted the Competency Assurance Management System (CAMS) back in 2002. Since then, thousands of national young men have benefited from this training and development tool to improve their skills and qualify for good posts within ADNOC Group of Companies.

A joint ADGAS & ADMA-OPCO CAMS Workshop

Celebrating the 10th CAMS Anniversary

1. Base management decisions on a long-term philosophy, even at the expense of short-term financial goals. � Align the organization toward a common purpose

that will bring the company to the next level. � Generate value for the customer, society, and

the economy and evaluate every function in the company in terms of its ability to achieve this.

2. Create a continuous process flow to bring problems to the surface. � Redesign work processes to achieve high value-

added, continuous and fast flow so that problems surface right away

3. Use “pull” systems to avoid overproduction. � Minimize your work in process and warehousing

of inventory by stocking small amounts of each product and frequently restocking based on what the customer actually takes away.

� Be responsive to the day-by-day shifts in customer demand rather than relying on computer schedules and systems to track wasteful inventory.

4. Level out the workload. � Eliminate waste, overburden to people and

equipment and unevenness in the production schedule.

5. Build into your organization support systems to quickly solve problems � Use all the modern quality assurance methods

available. � Develop a visual system to alert teams or project

leaders about problems.6. Standardized tasks and processes are the foundation

for continuous improvement and employee empowerment. � Use stable methods everywhere to maintain the

predictability, regular timing, and output of your processes.

7. Use visual control so no problems are hidden. � Use simple visual indicators to help people

determine whether they are in a standard condition or deviating from it.

� Reduce your reports to one paper whenever possible, even for important decisions.

8. Use reliable technology that serves your people and processes.

By Jeffrey LikerReviewed by: Mr. Hassan Mohamed Hussein, Operations Division

� Use proven and thoroughly tested technology because new technology is often unreliable and difficult to standardize which endangers the “flow.”

9. Add value to the organization by developing your people. � Grow leaders who thoroughly understand the work

and teach it to others. � Leaders must be role models of the company’s not

just employees who accomplish tasks and have good people skills.

10. Develop exceptional individuals and teams to achieve exceptional results and common goals. � Create a strong, stable culture in which company

values and beliefs are widely shared. � Use cross-functional teams to improve quality and

enhance productivity flow.11. Respect your extended network of partners and

suppliers. � Treat your partners and suppliers as an extension business by prove.

12. Go and see for yourself to thoroughly understand the situation. � Solve problems and improve processes by

personally observing and verifying data rather than theorizing on the basis of what other people or the computer screen tell you.

13. Make decisions slowly by consensus, thoroughly considering all options; implement decisions rapidly. � Discussing problems and potential solutions with

all of those affected, to collect their ideas and get an agreement. Although it’s time-consuming, but it helps broaden the search for solutions, and once a decision is made, the stage is set for rapid implementation.

14. Become a learning organization through relentless reflection and continuous improvement. � Standardize the best practices and use continuous

and effective improvement tools to determine the cause of inefficiencies.

� Protect the organizational knowledge base by developing stable personnel, slow promotion, and very careful succession systems.

The Toyota Way

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Technical IssuesTechnical Issues

� Leaders should also support and empower line managers as they are meant to monitor and ensure process safety.

� Leading safety performance indicators should be established.

� There is a need for putting in place a process safety auditing system.

� The Board of the organization should follow up the issue of process safety.

� Leaders should study and assimilate the best practices of industry leaders in process safety.

Mr. Baker concluded with the advice that a good leadership is that which is conscious about safety, always looking for ways to improve process safety.

This last point is what Professor Andrew Hopkins took to start his own presentation.

He began by stressing that leaders create and change cultures, while managers live within them. Mindful leaders are those who are always pre-occupied with the possibility of something going wrong. They know that bad news doesn’t go up the corporate ladder. They lie awake at night worrying about the safety of their processes. They feel a “chronic unease” and they are always skeptical about good news audits.

Professor Andrew went on to give some advices to ADNOC managers attending the symposium:

� Commission audits to go and find the most serious problems

� Go and find out for yourself. � LISTEN! The leader’s role is to listen and encourage

people to talk. � Senior executives should spend at least one hour a

week on site, middle managers should spend one hour a day on site, while line supervisors should spend 30% of their time on site.

� You should know to whom you should talk. It is not enough to talk to your direct subordinates. Rather, you should go down and talk to your blue collar employees. Some senior executive feel uneasy talking to workers because they are conscious of the economic gap, but this should not prevent a leader from going down, sitting with workers and openly discuss their views and concerns.

After the two presentations, attendees were invited to raise their questions and express their views, which resulted in a highly interactive exchange of ideas between Abu Dhabi’s oil and gas industry leaders and the two speakers.

The two speakers further commended the pace at which Abu Dhabi is progressing, saying that they have been in Abu Dhabi before, and they have watched it flourishing rapidly in the last few years.

An ADNOC Process Safety Symposium

The event hosted the two globally known speakers, Mr. James Baker, former US Secretary of State and Professor Andrew Hopkins, Professor of Sociology, Australia.

The Symposium started with a welcoming note from ADNOC Director General, H.E. Abdulla Al Suwaidi, who welcomed the two distinguished guests and the participants of this high level event which brought together the senior managements of ADNOC Group companies.

H.E. pointed out that ADNOC has always considered process safety a priority in all industrial operations and has always warned against complacency, which was reflected in its safety record.

This was followed by the presentation of Mr. James Baker, titled “Baker’s Report: Learning for Leadership”. Mr. Baker reviewed his own experience after being asked by BP to chair the Investigation Panel that investigated the circumstances that led to the explosion at BP’s refinery in Texas City on March 23, 2005, killing 15 people and leaving 170 injured.

The investigation, said Mr. Baker, concluded that BP has focused on personal safety rather than process safety, with dangerous gaps in the Company’s safety management system.

He summarized the main recommendations of the investigation as follows:

� There is a need for a process safety leadership, which starts at the top level.

� An integrated process safety management system should be established and monitored.

� Process safety knowledge and education should spread across the organization.

� Process safety culture should prevail, where employees are encouraged to ask questions and challenge prevailing ideas and procedures.

� Leaders should put high expectations and responsibility towards safety.

Process Safety highlightedADGAS General Management, led by Mr. Fahim Kazim, CEO, attended ADNOC Process Safety Symposium on March 12, 2012 at the Emirates Palace Hotel.

Mr. Fahim Kazim, CEO, with other OPCO CEO during the symposium

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Earth Hour 2012

ADGAS embraced this initiative, in which organizations and individual pledge to switch off all energy consuming devices for one hour at least on the last Saturday of March every year. This year, it will be on the 31st of March. A stand at ADGAS Headquarters’ lobby was installed and equipped with laptops where employees can sign up their pledge not only to observe that specific hour but also to meet the challenge of going beyond it.

The Company has switched off all internal and external lights in its Abu Dhabi Headquarters and also on Das Island. Employees were also encouraged to log in to the initiative’s website and sign a pledge to abide by it even at their homes.

Officially coordinated by Abu Dhabi Municipality, Abu Dhabi’s activities in this global event aimed at encouraging


ADGAS was represented in the ceremony by Mr. Hasan Al Marzooqi, SVP (A) and Mr. Salem Al Ameri, Head of HR Projects and Chairman of ADGAS Sustainability Committee.

In a speech delivered during the ceremony, Mr. Al Marzooqi said “It is my pleasure to be with you today to celebrate the success of the paperless Day initiative and to honor those who participated in it. As one of ADNOC Group companies, and as a strategic partner with the

Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi, ADGAS plays a vital role in developing plans and programs that supports the sustainability strategy of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

Senior officials from the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi awarded the organizations that were instrumental in supporting and embracing the paperless Day campaign.

The ceremony concluded with group photos of the awardees.

Environment Agency- Abu Dhabi honors ADGAS

In a bid to honor those organizations and business that played an important role in making the Paperless Day 2011 initiative a success, the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi honored ADGAS, among other companies, in a ceremony organized for this purpose on March 12, 2012 at the Agency’s Abu Dhabi Headquarters.

Mr. Al Marzooqi delivering a speech during the ceremony

individuals and organizations alike to take part in the efforts to reduce energy consumption by switching off all lights and energy-consuming machines between 8:30 and 9:30 PM on March 31, 2012. The event was organized by the Emirates Wildlife Society in cooperation with the World Wide Fund for Nature “EWS-WWF.”

Commenting on ADGAS participation in the event, Mr. Fahim Kazim, ADGAS CEO, said, “ADGAS is not new to the environmental concerns, as it was initially established as an environmental venture, to stop the flaring of associated gas into the atmosphere. Since then, the environment has always been an integral part of our strategy and policies”.

“We were one of the UAE’s earliest organizations to embrace this global initiative. In fact, we have always been working on reducing our environmental footprint both on Das Island and in Abu Dhabi. This campaign is just an added reminder of our responsibilities towards the planet and the coming generations,” concluded Mr. Kazim.

Circulars, banners and other tools of spreading awareness have been used a couple of weeks before the Earth Hour date. A big paned was erected at the Headquarters lobby where employees signed their names as a pledge to support the initiative.

“We are glad to join hands with the EWS and the Environmental Agency – Abu Dhabi, and with the ever growing movement of world NGOs, organizations and private citizens who celebrate this event annually in an effort to spread awareness on the grave dangers threatening our planet due to excessive and inconsiderate consumption of energy,” said Mr. Salem Al Ameri, Chairman of ADGAS Sustainability Committee.

“We have previously organized our own environmental initiatives, some of which (like the Paperless Day campaign) have been met with national and global applaud,” Mr. Al Ameri added.

The employees of Abu Dhabi Gas Liquefaction Company (ADGAS), decided to meet again the environmental challenge and further reduce their personal and corporate environmental footprint by proactively embracing the Earth Hour initiative for the second consecutive year.

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International Women’s Day in the HCTADGAS attends

ADGAS was represented by Mr. Hasan Al Marzooqi, SVP (A) and Mr. Ali Jassim, Manager of PR&CC Department. The event was also attended by scores of feminists and students.

In his opening speech, H.E. Sheikh Nahyan stressed the importance of this day to celebrate the role and achievements of women and to encourage them to further follow higher education to be able to contribute more effectively to the world’s economic, social and cultural development. H. E. highlighted the vital role played by H.H. Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak (Mother of

the Emirates) in promoting the role of UAE women and the principles of progress and social justice, while protecting and maintaining the local identity and culture.

“The UAE, under the wise leadership of H.H. Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President, is totally keen on rallying and mobilizing all citizens, men and women, to achieve its goals, and to give women in particular all opportunities to study, advance and innovate,” concluded H. E. Shekh Nahyan.

The ceremony included a musical show by a student and a photo exhibition.

ADGAS participated in the ceremony organized on the International Women’s Day inaugurated by H.E. Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research on March 8, 2012 at the Abu Dhabi’s Women Higher Colleges of Technology under the theme “Cross Cultural Communication among Women”.

The aim of the visit was to present a “Loyalty Pledge” from ADGAS female employees to the Mother of the Emirates, H.H. Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak, Chairperson of UAE Women's Federation, Supreme Chairperson of the Family Development Foundation, Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood and Honorary Chairperson of the Red Crescent Authority.

The pledge is a collection of letters and comments addressed to H.H, Sheikha Fatima by ADGAS female employees to express their appreciation for H.H. vital

role in the development and progress of the UAE women within society.

The Pledge was received, on behalf of H.H., by Sheikha Al Yazia Bint Said Bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, the wife of H.H. Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Shekha Yazia expressed her H.H. Sheikha Fatima’s appreciation for this initiative, wishing ADGAS female employees continuous success and progress.

Marking the International Woman Day on March 8, 2012, a group of ADGAS female employees attended the consultative meeting of women leaders organized by the General Women Union on March 7, 2012 at Abu Dhabi Country Club.

The Mother of the NationA “Loyalty Pledge” from ADGAS female employees to

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Social, Cultural and RecreationSocial, Cultural and Recreation

Fishing Competition

Four teams participated in the event including SVP (A) Team, SVP (T) Team, SVP(C) Team and VP (P) Team.

The fishing competition started at 1:00 pm, with contenders trying hard to catch as much fish as they can. By 6:30 the competition came to an end and participants gathered to check their day’s gains.

Within the social activities that aim at strengthening ties amongst ADGAS employees, the Company’s Fishing Club organized Divisional Fishing Competition on Wednesday, 29th February 2012.

ADGAS divisions engage in a

The results revealed that the VP (P) Team came first in the total catch category. Second in the category was the SVP (T) Team, while the SVP (A) Team came third.

On the individual category, the VP (P) Team caught the heaviest fish which weighted 4.95 Kg, and SVP (A) Team caught the longest fish which was 61 cm long.

A few hours after the competition, a fresh BBQ dinner party was arranged and attended by Mr. Fahim Kazim, CEO, and other from general management and the majority of participants. The CEO seized the change to congratulate the winners and call for more events like this in the future. He also distributed prizes to winners before everybody enjoyed the fruits of their exciting afternoon.

Position Team Total CatchWinner VP (P) 58.651st Runner-up SVP (T) 25.502nd Runner-up SVP (A) 23.7003rd Runner-up SVP (C) 11.40

Heaviest SVP (T) 4.95Longest SVP (A) 61cm

A group photo of participants

The session witnessed a presentation delivered by Dr. Al Maalej about different ambulance units and how they can help the public in emergencies. He listed the cases when the emergency number 999 can be dialed, how to call it in emergency cases for adults and kids, as different departments coordinate with each other to respond to the call after having all the necessary details and information about the case and call.

The following where some of the tips given by Dr. Maalej:

When calling the emergency number 999, you should: � Be Calm & Clear: help to provide the correct

information. � Give your name and telephone number: The name

must be clear & correct. � Report what type of emergency: correctly (medical,

traffic accident, fire, drowning, etc.) so that the operations room can take the necessary action.

� Give the exact location of the incident or accident so that the ambulance will quickly arrive at scene.

� Give the number of injuries, if possible � Give details about the emergency: physical

description of the injured: age, sex, conscious or not, can talk or not, can breathe or not?

� Do not leave the scene: leaving the scene will cause a loss of the crime evidence.

999

As a part of its social initiatives, Corporate Communication and Public Relations Department organized an awareness session about when and how to call 999 for ambulance. It hosted Dr. Mohamed Al Maalej, Specialist Accident and Emergency Medicine, in the Emergency & Public Safety Department- Ambulance Section, Abu Dhabi Branch, and invited all employees to the event on February 27, 2012 in ADGAS HQ.

Awareness session

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The guests included very popular players from the Pakistani national team who were in Abu Dhabi to play a series of matches against England’s Cricket Team. They included Misbah-ul-Haq (Captain of Pakistan Cricket Team), Muhammad Hafeez (Vice-Captain of Pakistan Cricket Team), Saeed Ajmal (Spin Bowler, currently World’s No. 1 bowler) and Hammad Azam (All Rounder).

The event attracted more than 50 cricket lovers working within various divisions of ADGAS, enjoying the evening

with and excited to find themselves in the company of the stars from their favourite sport.

The ADGAS Cricket Team players were also present on this occasion and they got useful tips from the International players, to help them improve their skills and produce better results for ADGAS.

The evening concluded with dinner, followed by a photo session with Cricket Stars, leaving a lot of cherished memories.

International Cricket Players Visit ADGAS

ADGAS cricket fans were all smiles and excitement on February 26,2012, when ADGAS Baynounah Club hosted a number of internationally renowned cricketers for a get together with ADGAS cricket team and fans.

ADGAS Cricket Team excels in 2011-12 Season

In the ADNOC Group Cricket Tournament 2012, an Annual Event where 16 Companies from ADNOC Group are competing, ADGAS Cricket Team is doing really well with 4 wins out of 5 matches and qualifying for Semi-Final with two matches to spare. Within Group matches, ADGAS built history by scoring 292 runs in a Group match against GASCO, which is all time highest score by any team in 18 years history of ADNOC Group Cricket Tournament. ADGAS also secured second position, lifting a Runners-up Trophy, during the One-Day Cricket Festival organized and sponsored by GASCO to mark the beginning of ADNOC Group Cricket Tournament of this season.In another recently held Cricket Tournament (year 2012), ADGAS reached the Finals of Saadiyat Cup and again secured second position lifting Runners-up Trophy. ADGAS key player Nadeem Rahim was awarded Best Batsman of the Tournament. Additionally, ADGAS has caused a number of upsets in Tournaments organized by Abu Dhabi Council by beating the best of UAE Cricket teams.The success of ADGAS Cricket Team was also featured in local newspapers several times during the current Season. Currently, more than 40 players, from Abu Dhabi & DAS Island, are participating in Cricket activities held on a weekly basis. All players are thoroughly enjoying the participation and have expressed their gratitude for the support extended by the Management, Sports Committee and Baynounah Committee. The Cricket Team is also grateful to DAS Management for release of key players, to participate in important matches, despite pressing business requirements. The Cricket Team hopes to continue the winning streak and secure more wins in future to make ADGAS a glorious name in UAE Cricket circles.

Cricket Season 2011-12 at ADGAS kicked off with a CEO Trophy held at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, the one day event where three teams within ADGAS competed to win the ADGAS CEO Trophy. Since then, the ADGAS Cricket Team has embarked on a journey of success as it has won most of its matches and performed exceptionally well in the Tournaments organized by ADNOC and the Abu Dhabi Cricket Council.

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UAE Heritage

Upon arrival there, ADGAS employees and their families were received by the Village guides who escorted their excited guests to the various wings of the village, telling an intriguing story about the various aspects of old Bedouin life.

To give ADGAS visitors a more welcomed taste of the tradition, the village guides invited their visitors to try several traditional dishes, including Emirati deserts like honey-dipped Lukaimat, Rukak bread, Harees, etc.

Employees and their families also visited the wings of old traditional professions and handcrafts to get acquainted with the old way of making a living in a simple environment.

Before heading back to Abu Dhabi, the group was taken in a voyage where they enjoyed the scenery of the lights of Dubai’s skyline as they are reflected on the water at night.

In a bid to acquaint employees and their families with the UAE traditions and heritage, ADGAS’ Baynounah Social and Cultural Committee organized a trip to the Heritage Village in Dubai on February 24, 2012.

ADGAS employees get a sense of

High in the sky

The last example of this was the organization of a Balloon “flight” which took ADGAS adventurers high over Abu Dhabi on March 3, 2012.

Participants were enthralled by this adventure as they flew for an hour over Abu Dhabi to watch the scenery and terrain from above, seizing the chance to take pictures for their own albums.

The Adventure group of ADGAS Baynounah Club Committee is always looking for new adventures that keep ADGAS adventurers’ adrenaline very high as they experience risky frontiers.

ADGAS employees soar

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Farewell for Mr. Zihar

The IT Division organized a farewell party for Mr. Mohamed Zihar, Business IS Analyst, on March 15, 2012. The party was attended by Mr. Khaled Alhadhrami, IT Division Manager and the IT team.

Mr. Alhadhrami started the party by thanking Mr. Zihar for all his contributions throughout his work with ADGAS, wishing him success and prosperity in his personal and professional life.

In his turn, Mr. Zihar thanked the IT Division and the General Management for the support he received during his work, wishing ADGAS continuous progress.

Mr. Zihar joined ADGAS in October 1995 as an Analyst Programmer and was promoted to Business IS Analyst, the post he held till December 31, 2011. He provided support to Engineering Systems, HR Reporting, Shipping & Sales Ledger and Production Stock Control. He actively contributed to the development of UAE nationals and participated in sports activities and many other committees.

As an established policy that shows gratitude for those employees who have served the company for a long period of time, ADGAS always organize farewell parties for those employees when they retire or otherwise leave the company. This March, 2012 has witnessed two such cases.

And the HR Division bids farewell to Mustafa JumaaIn a related development, ADGAS HR Division organized a similar farewell party for Mr. Mustafa Jumaa, Employee Relations Specialist, on March 14, 2012. The event was attended by Mr. Abdulla Al Dhaheri, HR Division Manager and a number of Mr. Jumaa’s colleagues in the HR Division.

In his opening remarks, Mr. Al Dhaheri commended the services rendered by Mr. Jumaa throughout his work on Das Island and in Abu Dhabi, wishing him success in his future career.

Mr. Jumaa expressed his gratitude for the support and assistance he has received all along from the Company’s Senior Management and from his own division. He also thanked his friends and colleagues whose assistance and support were so valuable throughout his term on Das Island and in Abu Dhabi.

Mr. Mohamed Zihar

Mr. Mustafa Jumaa

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