The Award was created in line with President, His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan's directives to protect the environment and preserve the UAE's natural heritage. In the past, when produced water for the water supply wells did not meet quality guidelines for injection, these high salinity fluids were diverted and discharged directly to the desert. Historically, discharge volumes averaged nearly 50,000 barrels per day. With the success of the new procedures and guidelines, injection water discharges have now dropped to the 200 barrels per day range.
Propane is one such gas.
It is a potentially valuable fuel, but when let to the atmosphere, it becomes a wasted resource and pollutant. Not only did they achieve many practical benefits, they also involved a large number of people. For this vital awareness raising activity, as well as for the success of their programs, ADMA-OPCO won the Third Place of the 1997 HSE Award. His speech was delivered on his behalf by Mr. Abdulla Nasser Al Suweidi, Acting General Manager, at the Award ceremony. I believe we have achieved our award objectives.