Antifoam performance in MDEA systems: Implications for cost-efficient solutions

Nasser A. Al-Qahtani serves as a Lead Engineer in Aramco’s Technology Oversight & Coordination division within the Research and Analytical Services Department. He has been instrumental in the design, commissioning, and operational support of gas sweetening and hydrocarbon oil stabilization plants. Mr. Al-Qahtani led the design and pre-commissioning efforts for the Tanajib Gas Plant’s flaring and utility systems, and has made significant contributions to various process optimization, energy efficiency, and environmental sustainability projects. He is the author of numerous technical and management publications and has been awarded five U.S. patents for his innovative work in the oil and gas sector.

Muhammad Rizwan Tariq is an Engineering Specialist in the Process Consulting Services Department of Saudi Aramco. Previously, he served as Staff/Senior Engineer at JGC Japan, Worley Oman, PDO Oman and OGDCL Pakistan. He has been instrumental in the design, commissioning and operational support of gas sweetening, gas dehydration, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) production and treatment, sour water treatment and hydrocarbon condensate stabilization plants. Tariq earned a BS degree in chemical engineering from Punjab University in Lahore, Pakistan. He is also a Chartered Member of IChemE UK, and a professional member with the Saudi Council of Engineers and PEC Pakistan.