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  | The first GTL fuel-powered car is an Audi A8.   First GTL fuel-powered car makes run in Qatar DOHA: At a unique event yesterday, Qatar Petroleum (QP) and Shell Gas and Power International BV, (Shell) presented the first Gas to Liquids (GTL) fuel car to run in Qatar. Shell's synthetic gas-derived fuel was used in neat form in an unmodified 4.2 litre Audi A8 TDI (turbo diesel), demonstrating that GTL fuel is a clean, practical alternative fuel that can be used in conventional diesel engines. Qatar is on track to become the GTL capital of the orld and Shell is contributing to this feat by working on the plans to develop the Pearl GTL project that, upon successful completion, will be the largest GTL plant in the world. Launching this event were H E Abdullah Bin Hamad Al Attiyah, Second Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy and Industry of Qatar and Malcolm Brinded, Executive Director Exploration and Production, Royal Dutch Shell Plc. After addressing the audience, the Minister accompanied by Brinded, drove Audi's flagship car around Doha's Corniche in a clear illustration of Qatar's vision to drive the GTL industry in partnership with leading companies in the industry. "This is truly a symbolic event for Qatar in its quest to reach the summit of the global GTL industry. GTL represents cutting edge technology and fuels that provide energy-saving and environmentally friendly options for markets around the world," the minister, said. "We are very pleased to partner with Shell, a global leader in the field, in the pursuit of our ambitious goals in GTL development," the Minister, added. Brinded said "We are delighted to team up with Qatar Petroleum in promoting GTL technology and thank Audi for contributing to this event by providing a top performance vehicle to demonstrate the use of GTL fuel. GTL fuel is colourless, odorless and cleaner than conventional refinery produced diesel fuel. It is virtually free of sulfur and aromatics. A considerable number of trials around the world have confirmed that it significantly reduces local emissions. Source: - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER |
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