Al Khaleej Gas (AKG) announced Sunday the launch of the second phase of Al Khaleej Gas 2 (AKG-2) on May 10 at Doha's cultural Village in the presence of assembled VIPs and invited guests. The event formally acknowledges the significant benefits that AKG-2 will provide to the State of Qatar and the local Qatari economy, according to a report of Qatar News Agency (QNA). In realization of the strategy set by Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa AL-Thani, AKG-2 uses state-of-the-art technologies to ensure the optimal use of Qatar's hydrocarbon resources in order to meet increasing Qatari energy demands and contribute to further development of the state of Qatar's industrial base. In addition to producing quality gas , AKG-2 also produces substantial quantities of condensate and natural gas liquids such ethane , propane and butane for export and domestic use. --MORE