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Annual Report 2023
Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company
www.gpic.com
Report 2023
Annual
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques
King Salman bin Abdulaziz
Al Saud
King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
His Majesty
King Hamad bin Isa
Al Khalifa
King of the Kingdom of Bahrain
His Highness
Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad
Al Jaber Al Sabah
Amir of the State of Kuwait
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Table of Contents Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company Annual Report 2023 Progressing towards a promising future 7 8 - 9 The Chairman’s Message 10 - 11 Chief Executive Officer’s Message 12 - 13 Board of Directors and Executive Management 14 - 14 Vision, Mission and Corporate Values 15 - 15 Our Products 16 - 17 Performance Indicators 18 - 19 Awards and Certificates 20 - 23 Corporate Governance 24 - 29 Plant Operations 30 - 33 Maintenance 34 - 37 Technical Services 38 - 39 Sales & Exports 40 - 41 Procurement & Warehousing 42 - 45 Human Resources and Development 46 - 47 Information Technology and MANARAH Journey 48 - 49 Enterprise Risk Management & Business Excellence 50 - 53 Safety, Security, Health and Environment 54 - 55 Sustainability 56 - 61 Environmental and Social Best Practices
The Chairman’s Message
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Kamal bin Ahmed Mohamed Chairman
It is my privilage to present the 2023 Annual Report for Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC), reflecting another year of outstanding performance. This is despite the heightened global turbulence and uncertainty witnessed over the last twelve months, and the many challenges this brought upon us.
On behalf of the Board of Directors, I congratulate the Chief Executive Officer, Eng. Yasser Abdulrahim Alabbasi, members of the Executive Management, GPIC Labour Union and all employees for their remarkable contributions that has culminated in GPIC’s commendable resilience, agility and perseverance during the year.
Following the record financial performance in 2022, GPIC encountered many challenges over the last year as tough market conditions lowered product prices despite stellar production. Yet, as we continue to take a long term view of our business, GPIC’s esteemed Board of Directors and Executive Management accredited the company’s 2040 Strategy which encapsulates a bold new path for the company’s future. The ambitions of this long term strategy are grounded in augmenting our feedstock with alternative/green sources; expanding our product portfolio; and exploring business expansion opportunities outside the Kingdom of Bahrain. We are confident that this challenging new vision will open the next chapter of success for GPIC, supported by the company’s remarkable team and Board of Directors.
The wisdom and informed guidance of my fellow members of the Board of Directors has been instrumental in shaping GPIC’s exciting new future. I would like to take this opportunity to thank HE. Mr. Shafi Taleb Alajmi and HE. Mr. Salem Ali Alazmi as outgoing Board members, for their outstanding contributions to GPIC’s success during their tenure. It is also my privilege to welcome HE. Mr. Ahmed Alrashdan and HE. Mr. Khalid AlAjmi, who bring with them a wealth of knowledge and experience as the new incoming Board members.
Our deepest appreciation is also extended to our honorable shareholders – Bapco Energies of the Kingdom of Bahrain, SABIC Agri-Nutrients Investment Company of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Petrochemical Industries Company (PIC) of Kuwait, for their continuous support and encouragement. We appreciate your confidence and remain committed to delivering value through GPIC’s continued prosperity.
Our achievements would not have been possible without the outstanding support and guidance of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s wise Leadership, His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, may God protect him; His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and Prime Minister, may God protect him; and His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty’s Representative for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs, and Chairman of Bapco Energies, may God protect him; whose progressive vision and policies have formed the bedrock upon which companies like GPIC have been able to thrive. We are all very grateful for this and proud to contribute to the national success and prosperity.
Finally, I would like to extend my deep gratitude the Chief Executive Officer of GPIC, members of the Executive Management and all our employees for their loyalty, dedication, and determination to navigate through the many challenges. These are the ingredients that have turned GPIC’s ambitions into a reality, with the company poised for much more success in the years to come.
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Chief Executive Officer’s Message
Yasser Abdulrahim Alabbasi Chief Executive Officer
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Board of Directors and Executive Management
Board of Directors
Eng. Fahad M. Al-Battar Board Member
Eng. Kamal Bin Ahmed Mohammed Chairman
Eng. Abdulrahman A Shamsaddin Deputy Chairman
Shaikh Fahad Bin Salman Al Khalifa Board Member
Eng. Salem Ali Alazmi Board Member (Until October 2023)
Mr. Ahmed M. Alumar Board Member
Eng. Hamad Dekheel Alsubaie Board Member
Eng. Shafi Taleb Alajmi Board Member (Until October 2023)
Mr. Ali Moosa Shafiee Board Member
Mr. Khalid AlAjmi Board Member (From October 2023)
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Mr. Ahmed Alrashdan Board Member (From October 2023)
Executive Management
Yasser A.Rahim Alabbasi Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Fadhel Malalla Alansari Executive Advisor
Jehad Ali Khalfan Executive Financial Advisor
Tariq Hadi Albastaki Information Technology Manager
Bader Mohammed Almansoori Plants Operation Manager
Abdulmunem Hubail Alnajar Procurement & Warehousing Manager
Jassim Ahmed Darwish Executive Technical Advisor
Dr. Omar Naser Al Bastaki Finance & Marketing Manager & Secretary to the Board
Khalid Yusuf Al Bin Ali Safety, Security, Health & Environment Manager
Nader A.Rahim Alabbasi Maintenance Manager
Najat Mohamed Sharif HR & Corporate Communications Manager
Jamal Ali Alshawoosh Technical Services Manager
Adnan A.Razaq ALMahmood Deputy Chief Executive Officer - Support
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Vision, Mission and Corporate Values
Vision
To become a leader in chemicals and agri-nutrients that pursues excellence and sustainability
Mission
Manufacture and deliver sustainable chemicals and agri-nutrients and continuously pursue profitable growth
Corporate Values
• Excellence
• Resilience
• Ethics
• Creativity
• Innovation
• Teamwork
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Performance Indicators
Ensuring equal opportunities and supporting the advancement of women
10,000
mangrove trees have been planted inside the company’s complex
39.9 Million
working hours without lost-time accidents up to 31 December 2023
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Achieving 48.8 million metric tonnes of total production of ammonia, methanol and urea since 1985
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US$ 6.120
US$3.5 Billion has been paid to shareholders as dividends
46,051 students
from 613 schools have benefited from Environmental Awareness Lectures delivered by GPIC employees since 2001
Billion has been invested in the Bahraini economy since its establishment
More than a million fish
have been released into
2,603 loaded cargo ships have been exported to countries around the world since 1985
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Awards and Certificates
Gulf Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Certificate from Ministry of Interior Customs Affairs
Dubai Chamber of Commerce CSR Label
“Minaei” Award - Industrial jetties from Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications’ Ports and Maritime Affairs
HRM Summit Award – Employer of Choice
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HRM Summit Award – Best CSR Practices
RoSPA’s Life President’s
2023
as recognition of long-term proactive commitment to improving safety standards across the region from the United Kingdom’s Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)
INJAZ Bahrain Volunteer Service Award
Award
Arabia CSR Award – Large Business Category from Arabia CSR Network
Community Awareness Award from Gulf Petrochemicals & Chemicals Association (GPCA)
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GCC GOV HR Summit AwardInnovation in Employee EngagementPrivate Sector
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Corporate Governance
Principles
Company policies
Company
Governance System
Behaviours basics
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Corporate Governance
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Plants Operations
Main Highlights
Production Figures
Product Budget (tonnes) Actual (tonnes) Variance Ammonia 456,665 471,254 3.2 % a Methanol 442,225 451,774 2.2% a Urea 696,731 751,199 7.8% a Ammonia to Urea 398,530 428,178 7.4% a Saleable production 1,192,233 1,246,049 4.5% a Total production 1,595,620 1,674,227 4.9% a
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Years % Plants Operations
Years
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Plants Operations
Management systems were followed rigorously throughout the year. They were audited by both internal and external auditors and the performance was judged highly satisfactory at all levels. These systems include:
• Energy Management System
• Integrated Management System
• Enterprise Risk Management System
• Process Safety Management System
• Responsible Care
• Cyber Security
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Export 2023 (metric tonnes)
Ships loaded during 2023
% of Exports
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Maintenance
Others 3% Preventive Maint. 68% Corrective Maint. 28% Mods/CapEx 1% Routine Maintenance Orders [Completed]
Preventive Maintenance Work Orders Corrective Maintenance Work Orders 77 23 30
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Maintenance
Major Jobs Executed
1. Replacement of Ammonia & Methanol Loading Arms at Wharf.
2. Maintenance of Desalination Plant I & II activities are completed.
3. All PM maintenance activities are completed as per Winter Schedule.
4. Ammonia Export Vapor line repair works are completed.
5. Replacement of floor coating at Urea Jetty.
6. Power brushing & Painting of Transfer tower, export conveyor & Ship Loader (In progress).
7. Catalyst Replacement of R-9601 & R-9602 at Urea Plant.
8. Granulation Unit: Granulation washing activities were completed 16 times from the beginning of the year up to date.
9. Installation of Solar Lighting at the employee’s car park at GPIC Complex. (In progress).
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Technical Services
Capex Projects
1) Replacement of two Process Gas Coolers (PGC) (E-0301 & E-1201)
2) Replacement of obsolete Fans for the Fin Fan Coolers
3) Replacement of Granulation Section Heat Exchangers
4) Procurement of Operator Training Simulator for Ammonia, Methanol, Urea & Utilities plants
5) Procurement of New Urea High Pressure Stripper (E-8201)
6) Replacement of obsolete 3.3Kv Switchboard 61MS5-1 at Substation#5 along with extension of its building to meet NFPA standard
7) Upgrade of obsolete Emergency Shutdown System’s Central Processing Units(CPU) and Digital Output cards with enhanced diagnostics and logic for Ammonia, Methanol & Utilities plant
8) Installation of 600Kw Solar System at GPIC employee car park shed structure
9) Industry 4.0 Initiatives & Projects
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Technical Services Laboratory
Quality Certificates Issued Local Sales Shipment 20 31 6 0 78 98 Urea Methanol Ammonia 36
4,000 0 1,000 Ammonia Plant Methanol Plant Urea Plant Miscellanious Utilities 2,000 3,000 604 152 217 398 72 291 1,114 621 682 923 Special Sample Request Special Request Parameters
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Sales & Exports
International Markets
Future Forecasting
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Since of Methanol of Bagged Urea 1,657 643 metric tonnes metric tonnes
Exports in 2023 Local Market Share Total Methanol Urea Ammonia 38,689 445,951 metric tonnes 1,400,000 1,200,000 1,000,000 800,000 600,000 400,000 200,000 781,886 1,266,526 Urea 62% Methanol 35% Ammonia 3% Total combined cumulative exports (metric tonnes)
1998 Ammonia Methanol Urea 15.9 Million 7 Million 16.4 Million Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company Annual Report 2023 Progressing towards a promising future 39
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Procurement & Warehousing
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Human Resources and Development
414 Training programmes
Provided by the E-Learning center in various fields.
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The number of students from various universities and schools from inside and outside of Bahrain who were trained by the company # of Students 25 25 SCHOOLS UNIVERSITIES 116 50 75 100
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Human Resources and Development
In-person and virtual training courses
Internal and external training courses
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Information Technology and MANARAH Journey
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Enterprise Risk Management & Business Excellence
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Safety, Security, Health and Environment
Safety,
Security, Health and Environment are our top priorities
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Safety, Security, Health and Environment
Summary of safety, security, health and environment performance
The Company’s achievements in the field of Safety Health and Environment (SHE)
A There were no Level 1 or Level 2 environmental or safety incidents reported, nor were there any security or safety loss-of-time incidents.
A The project to install early detection devices for gas leaks was successfully completed.
A Radiation License obtained for X-ray machines and radioactive sources.
A The waste recycling process continued, and 9.3 tonnes of paper, cardboard, plastic, and aluminum were recycled.
A As part of emergency preparation plans, 23 plans were prepared to combat fires and leaks, including high-risk scenarios, and 16 safety, fire and environmental exercises and 8 security exercises were carried out as part of emergency response training.
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Waste management
1,116
tonnes tonnes tonnes tonnes
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(non-hazardous waste) Garbage Recycled Burnt 0.8%
Total waste output
96% General waste
Urea scrap Plastic, metal and paper
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Environmental and Social Best Practices
Youth Development
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Expansion
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Environmental Initiatives Launch of Mangroves Reserve
Project
Environmental and Social Best Practices
8th Edition of the GPIC Award for Environmental Research
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Green Wave
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Environmental Lectures at Schools Programme
Initiative
Environmental and Social Best Practices
Environmental Protection
Encouraging Physical Exercise
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Employees’ Children and Families Healthcare Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company Annual Report 2023 Progressing towards a promising future 61