About TotalEnergies Research Center Qatar
Established in 2009, the TotalEnergies Research Center-Qatar (TRC-Q) is one of TotalEnergies’ worldwide Research and Development Centers.
The Center occupies a modern, architectural building within the Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP).
TRC-Q focuses on the fields of oil, gas, renewable energies and sustainability, with the aim of improving efficiency and reducing environmental impact.
The transversality of our presence in Qatar, from upstream to downstream, as well as renewables, is reflected in TRC-Q’s efforts as it places sustainability and innovation at the heart of its actions.
About QataREEF Project
QATAREEF is a pilot project for an innovative coral reef restoration solution.
It consists of promoting the natural colonization of custom-designed artificial reefs, which are then relocated to restore corals damaged by industrial or natural causes.
In May 2022, 18 artificial reefs were submerged in two locations near Halul Island. The coral development on these artificial reefs have been monitored for two years, following which they will be deployed to new areas in the coming months and will be further monitored to ensure healthy growth and recolonization of the new areas with corals.
QATAREEF is sponsored by TotalEnergies Research & Development in collaboration with Qatar University and Seaboost.