Qatargas Laboratory Receives ISO 17025 Accreditation

Doha, December 11 (QNA) - Qatargas today announced a new milestone in its journey to be the world s premier liquefied natural gas (LNG) company, as its state-of-the-art Laboratory was awarded with a major international quality accreditation. The ISO-17025 certification from one of the most reputable accreditation bodies in the world, The Netherlands-based RvA, came after years of hard work from Qatargas Labs during which the Laboratory, based at its Ras Laffan Industrial City site, has implemented a Quality Management system, specifically designed for Laboratories. This standard is considered "Best Practice" in the field of Laboratories. Commenting on this accomplishment, Chief Safety, Environment and Quality (SEQ) Officer, Qatargas Toufik Benmosbah said: "This is yet another feather in the cap of achievements for Qatargas. We are committed to providing a high quality service in everything we do. Our Lab includes state-of-the-art analytical equipment which meets the highest standards of safety and quality. This accreditation will ensure that the outcome of analytical tests performed by Qatargas Lab on our products is accurate and precise and they meet the toughest international standards." Qatargas Chief Operating Officer Operations Mats Gjers said: "We are proud that the Qatargas Lab has got this accreditation after some hard work. This recognition is definitely going to reflect in enhancing product quality throughout the LNG production chain. Our strong commitment to operating excellence and innovation in delivering LNG to the world is clearly manifested in this accomplishment." Head of the Laboratory Mohammed Bakhit Al Naimi said: "Qatargas state of the art Laboratory was built within the Qatargas plot at Ras Laffan taking into consideration the massive expansion that has been undertaken by the company over the past few years. The new premises of the Lab was opened on 15th December 2008. It covers a surface area of 1600 square metres and incorporates five specific individual sections to be able to focus on the core business of Qatargas." (QNA)