قاطـــرة الطلــب العا٠لــي علــى النفــط - OAPEC

accounts for the vast majority of oil consumptionin the transport sector and plays a direct role inworld economic growth.global community, they are concerned withenvironmental problems and keen to play theirpart in environment protection efforts. OAPECOAPEC Monthly Bulletin is publishedby General Secretariat of OAPEC-Information and Library Department.(ISSN: 1018-595X )ContentEditorialThe Transport SectorThe Engine Behind World Oil DemandSince the invention of the internal combustionengine over a hundred years ago, the worldhas relied on fuel derived from petroleum torun its transport on land, at sea and in the air.This invention was a major landmark in humandevelopment in the twentieth century, givingthe transport sector a huge boost. In fact, thetransport sector has now become the main enginefor growth in world demand for oil, accountingfor about three quarters of the total increaseexpected in world demand for oil. Land transportnoise pollution. Thus, demands for developingnew types of petroleum-based transport fuels oralternatives have emerged.OAPEC members have gone to great lengthsto apply the strict international environmentalrequirements for the oil industry in general andthe transport sector in particular. In doing so,they have confirmed their position as majorsuppliers of oil worldwide. As part of the5All rights reserved. No reproduction ispermitted without prior written consentfrom OAPEC.Annual Subscription :(11 issues).Arab CountriesIndividuals:10 KD or its equivalent in US $Institutions:15 KD or its equivalent in US $Other CountriesIndividuals : US $ 40Institutions : US $ 60Several factors have combined to promote thewidespread use of petroleum fuel in the transportsector. They include its energy density (over10,000 Watt-hours/kg, compared with less than100 Watt-hours/ kg for batteries), its abundantresources, and its logistical features as fillingstations are widely available in most countries, itis easy to store and distribute, and it is of a suitableprice for most owners of vehicles and means oftransport. The huge population growth since theSecond World War, the rise in migration fromrural to urban areas, and the rise in the numberof all kinds of vehicles have all contributed to anincrease in the transport sector’s consumption ofgasoline, diesel, and jet fuel.Most studies forecast that the transportsector will account for about three quarters ofthe predicted growth in world demand for oilin 2010-2030. The developing and transitioncountries will account for all the forecastgrowth in demand for oil, which is estimated atabout 15.3 million barrels of oil equivalent/day(mboe/d). In contrast, demand in the industrialcountries will drop by about 1.1 mboe/d, whichmeans that by 2020 demand in the developingand transition countries will equal that in thedeveloping countries. Thereafter, the developingand transition countries will account for themajority of oil demand in the transport sector.In light of these rapid developments in thetransport sector, many questions are being askedabout the environmental impact of the transportsector in cities and related problems of air andmembers started producing unleaded gasoline in1984, currently they are moving swiftly towardcutting the sulfur content of diesel from 1% to0.05% by weight, according to local laws andfitting of each country’s refineries for conversionoperations. Moreover, some OAPEC membersare moving toward implementing projects forproducing high specification clean fuel.The moves by major oil consuming countries tofind alternatives to petroleum, despite their limitedefficiency at present, will have repercussions forthe petroleum industry in future. Any move by themajor consuming countries away from petroleumin this sector, as some industrial blocs are settingas a target, will create uncertainty abou the futureof world oil demand. It will have a serious impacton the transport sector, which is an essentialphase of the petroleum industry. Moreover, itwill inevitably affect the size of investments thatthe petroleum producing countries pump into thisstrategic sector, especially in light of the financialand economic problems facing most countriesnowadays.OAPEC’s General Secretariat continues tomonitor developments in the transport sector. Itaffirms the member countries’ welcome of allefforts aimed at developing the transport sectorand protecting the environment. It calls onmember countries to monitor these developmentsin order to secure their interests and evaluatetheir probable impact on future oil demand. Wehope that member countries will draw up clearlydefined programs for clean fuel projects in theirmarkets so as to protect the environment and thehealth of human beings.19ASRY’s 35thanniversaryThe TransportSectorThe Engine BehindWorld Oil DemandDuring an official ceremony,attended by key Bahraini businessleaders and prominent local andinternational guests representingthe maritime sector. ASRYinaugurated its new 1.38 kmRepair Quay Wall, which is part ofits ongoing 188 million US Dollarexpansion programme.Secretary General of theOrganization of Arab PetroleumExporting Countries (OAPEC)H.E. Mr. Abbas Ali Al Naqi, gavea speech praised the achievementsand repair yard served for the past35 years.and the success in ShipbuildingAl Naqi also pointed thatASRY developed a world classreputation serving ship ownersOrganization of Arab Petroleum Exporting CountriesASRY’s 35th anniversaryUnder the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Issa Al Khalifa deputized HRH PrinceSalman to attend ASRY’s 35th anniversary of its founding which falls December 11, 1973, atthe company›s headquarters.regionally and internationally, this success was resultof the continued support and encouragement of theArab shareholding countries, and the efforts of themanagement and workers of ASRY, wishing themcontinuous success and prosperity for the future.On the occasion, ASRY Chairman Shaikh Daij binSalman bin Daij Al Khalifa welcomed the guests withhard work, which has gained the company a local andglobal acclaim and made it a leading regional one. Healso expressed his sincere thanks and gratitude to allmaritime capabilities.a speech in which he praised their dedication andthose who supported the company in enhancing itsThe inauguration of the new Repair Quay Wallrepresents a significant milestone for Bahrain’smaritime sector and the ship repair and maintenanceindustry that will enhance the Kingdom’s reputationas a major maritime centre further, regionally andinternationally, and contribute significantly to realizingSince commencing operations in October 1977, ASRYhas continued to expand its repair facilities which now500,000dwt capacity graving dock, two floating dockscapable of accommodating vessels up to 80,000dwt and120,000dwt respectively, two of the largest slipways inoperation in the region and 15 repair berths.the objectives of Bahrain Economic Vision, 2030.include - in addition to the Repair Quay Wall - one19OAPEC Sponsored VenturesVolume 37 Issue 12Subscription orders should be sent to :OAPECP.O.Box 20501 SafatKuwait 13066State of KuwaitTel : (+965) 24959724Fax : (+965) 24959755OAPEC Sponsored VenturesVolume 37 Issue 12 20EditorialOrganization of Arab Petroleum Exporting CountriesLloyd’s List Awards 2011Middle East & Indian subcontinent – ShipYard of the YearASRY was named shipyard of the year at a ceremony in Dubai. It was honoured at the LloydsList Middle East and Indian Subcontinent Awards 2011. The award recognises a shipyard thathas consistently met the needs of its customers. ASRY was adjudged on its ability to offer costeffectiveand quality services while maintaining the highest standards of safety.‘ASRY is not just one of the Middle East’s leadingrepairers but a world leader’, Chairman Shaikh Daijbin Salman Al-Khalifa said. ‘Over the last few yearswe have steadily built upon our reputation within theindustry by enhancing our service delivery and qualityof product. This has led to increased profitability andnow the recognition by the industry’s peers thatASRY is the shipyard of the year. ASRY is committedto continue to strive for excellence in all aspects ofour work’, said Shaikh Daij.The award is timely recognition for ASRY whichis currently celebrating its 35th anniversary. ASRYhas responded to the challenging market conditionsby trimming costs appreciably across the board,starting a new workers’ initiative of suggesting costsaving measures within the yard, while at the sametime increasing its global and regional marketingactivities in a move to get closer to its customers,both existing and new, and understanding their fastchangingrequirements.ASRY has an exciting yard expansion programmeunderway which will see the entering into operationof a new 1,380m repair quay wall a the end of2011, aswell as a large new offshore fabrication area and thefabrication of leading edge floating power barges forthe developing world with specialist energy companyCentrax, said Shaikh Daij. To help ship owners,operators and managers in a time of difficult marketconditions, ASRY has developed a flexible approachto payment terms, while at the same time beinghighly flexible with regard to dock availability.Early this year, when a long term Greek owner,a leading operator of VLCCs, had a number ofrequirements for the docking of large tankers, thetrouble was that the yard’s 500,000 dwt graving dockwas fully booked. With some judicious reschedulingand moving around of vessels, the Greek owner’sdocking requirements were met, much to his delight,while at the same time not inconveniencing otherowners repairing in the yard at the same time.Safety and security at ASRY has always beena byword. At the end of last year ASRY becamethe first ship repair yard in the Middle East to beac credited with two ISO security certificates: ISO28000 (certificate in security management systems forsupply chains)and ISO 20858 (certificate in marineport facility security assessment and security plandevelopment). To further reinforce risk preventionwithin the shipyard, ASRY has in-house safetytraining programmes for its workers, which willlead to the issuing of a Safety Passport for workersin repair yards which is a pioneering first for theMiddle East. ‘For 35 years ASRY has built a globalreputation for quality, cost-effective and efficientservice delivery’, said chief executive Chris Potter.‘This award in our 35th year is the result of a teameffort and is a badge of honour for all the workers inour yard in Bahrain to wear with pride’.20Lloyd’s ListAwards 20115E-mail : oapec@oapecorg.orgWeb-site: www.oapecorg.orgPetroleum Developments In The World MarketAnd Member CountriesArab Petroleum CompaniesTables Annex618223Volume 37 Issue 12