The Gas Processing & Materials Science Research Centre (GRC)

Vision

Develop, build and strengthen the petroleum Institute’s  Applied Research Capabilities and GASCO’s Technology  Know-How to address current and emerging gas challenges and promote the safe and efficient operation of GASCO.

Mission

Make the GRC a fully operational “Centre of Excellence” within the ADNOC PI Research Centre (PIRC) by:

• Providing leading technology/research solutions through deployment of applied research & technology
• Leveraging the experience and technology know-how of the International Share Holders and partners (Shell , Total and Partex)
• Developing the Petroleum Institute Research and Technical Service capabilities in Gas
• Focusing on career development of  national faculty and researchers 
• Attracting distinguished professors and world class researchers & students to PI

The prioritised strategic themes and focus areas include: 

1. Gas processing and gas treating
2. Materials science and corrosion
3. Advanced dynamic process simulation & control
4. Energy efficiency and environmental technology