Our programs
The Qatar Shell Research and Technology Centre (QSRTC) delivers a broad portfolio of programs and activities focused on advancing innovation, operational excellence, and technology development in the energy sector. Its work spans catalyst research and development, asset integrity, technical services, and smart manufacturing, all aimed at enhancing performance, reliability, and efficiency of energy operations.
QSRTC supports circularity and resource efficiency initiatives such as water management and efficiency, resource efficiency, and the valorisation of process by-products, while also advancing lower-carbon technology solutions including carbon utilisation, low carbon fuels, and hydrogen solutions.
The centre complements these efforts with advanced analytical and laboratory services, enabling data-driven decision-making and improved asset performance. Through its innovation programs, QSRTC collaborates closely with industry, academia, and local partners to solve complex challenges, build in-country capabilities, and scale technologies from research to real-world deployment, supporting both current operations and future energy needs.
What we do
Our activities fall into four main categories:
Decarbonisation
Develop advanced chemical conversion pathways that transform greenhouse gases into high-value chemical products and advanced materials.
Circularity and products
Developing innovative applications for GTL products and enhancing the circular use of by-products.
Asset integrity
Investigate the root causes of material degradation and failure, and develop advanced digital solutions and cutting-edge technologies to enhance asset reliability and performance.
Advanced technical services
Provide verification of GTL catalyst performance and deliver troubleshooting support for asset operations through advanced analytical capabilities and dedicated pilot-testing facilities.
Our programs
Advanced technical support
Our Technical Services capability provides advanced analytical, chemical, and materials expertise to support operational excellence across energy assets. By combining state-of-the-art laboratory capabilities with deep technical knowledge, we deliver high-quality diagnostics, enable data-driven decision-making, and support safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
End-to-End Analytical, Materials & Laboratory Services
Advanced sample analysis
We perform comprehensive analysis across a wide range of process samples, including process fluids, water streams, chemicals, solids, and deposits. High-resolution analytical techniques enable detailed characterisation and full compositional understanding, supporting product quality, process efficiency, and operational reliability.
Chemical qualification and performance evaluation
We assess and qualify the performance of chemicals used in energy operations, ensuring their effectiveness and compatibility across different process conditions. This includes evaluation of additives and treatment chemicals to support optimised operation, improved performance, and safe deployment.
Corrosion and materials integrity
Specialised diagnostics support asset integrity by identifying degradation mechanisms, assessing material performance, and enabling early detection of potential issues. Capabilities include failure analysis, surface and corrosion assessment, and detailed microstructural evaluation of both metallic and non-metallic materials.
Advanced Laboratory Capabilities
These services are enabled by advanced laboratory infrastructure, providing high-precision analytical and imaging techniques for in-depth materials and chemical characterisation. This ensures accurate diagnostics, robust data generation, and reliable technical insights to support operational decision-making.
