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Investing in the future

Investment in new technology to boost oil production in the Middle East could suffer as a result of falling oil prices.
17 Feb 2009
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New horizons

Flushed with success following his promotion from VP of Downstream to CEO of Dana Gas, Ahmed Al Arbeed, tells Diana Milne how his company plans to transform the region’s energy industry.

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Latest News

  • Saudi reduce supply to major buyer

    Ahead of OPEC's meeting next week, Saudi Arabia has announced it is set to reduce crude oil supply to a major Asian buyer in April. This cut to a major player is the first since...
    11/03/2010 11:53
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  • ADNOC to boost drilling

    The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) plans to increase its oil and gas drilling by 50 percent this year to sustain and enhance output, a senior official was quoted as...
    09/03/2010 16:19
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  • 08/03/2010 oil and gas round-up

    Again this weekend, the oil and gas sector in the Middle East has been a busy one with news of profit rises, new agreements and deals, and proposals between countries.
    08/03/2010 16:24
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  • Is oil the key to the election?

    Ahead of next week's general election, Iraq's oil sector is set to come under the spotlight, as many believe that oilfield development is a key factor to the country's economic...
    05/03/2010 08:55
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  • Oil and gas round-up for 3 March

    In the last few days the oil and gas sector in the Middle East, Saudi Aramco has raised oil prices to the US, natural gas demand shows signs of being on the rise, Saudi oil...
    03/03/2010 14:17
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  • 1 March oil and gas round-up

    This weekend has been another busy one for the oil and gas sector in the Middle East as Saudi Arabia strengthens its ties with India. Also in Saudi Arabia, oil drilling is...
    01/03/2010 13:46
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Editor’s Choice

  • Could climate change talks affect poorer oil-pr...

    As climate change talks approach ever closer, questions are being raised over whether poorer oil-producing countries should be compensated for loss revenues if talks agree to...
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  • The oil megaprojects obsession

    In the Middle East, megaprojects are a common occurrence. From grandiose hotels to jaw-dropping shopping malls, their sheer magnificence are the jewel in the region's...
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  • Does the economy rely too much on Saudi Arabian...

    Saudi Arabia is the world's leading petroleum exporter, with the Saudi Arabian oil exports fueling the Saudi economy. Oil accounts for more than 90 percent of exports, and...
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  • A model solution

    How companies are using 3D modelling to leave not stone unturned in the search for new oil reserves. Senior Modeller, Noel Lucas, of Dragon Oil, outlines the last cutting edge...
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  • Sold to the highest bidder

    With northern fields dropped from Iraq's bidding round amid political and security fears, IHS Global Insight Middle East Energy analyst Samuel Ciszuk takes a look at the...
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  • All in a day’s work

    Ever wondered what it’s like to work for Saudi Aramco? O&G catches up with Senior Workover Engineer Khalifa Al-Amri to find out more.
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Readers’ Choice

  • Oilfields of the future – today

    Three industry experts debate the tangible benefits of digital oilfield technologies. The panel includes Rohde & Schwarz’s Eshwarahally S. Vikas, Matthew Owen of BT Global...
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  • Energy evolution

    Andy Inglis, CEO of BP Exploration & Production, outlines how the oil major plans to plug the capability gap and why beating the talent crisis will be key for our future energy...
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  • World-class procurement and the National...

    Recently, many National Oil Companies (NOCs) have embarked on a journey to become more global in scale externally, coupled with a drive to become more efficient in their...
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  • Black gold rush

    Libya is a country with mammoth reserves for the international energy giants, while the country itself strives to get its hands on the technology and expertise it desperately...
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  • New technologies to achieve refinery mod...

    Ambitech Engineering Corporation (Ambitech) has completed highly complex and logistically challenging refinery revamp, upgrade, and modernization projects at a large number of...
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  • Emerging trends in intelligent safety-va...

    The reliability of safety valves is crucial to process control. Their design has changed little in recent years and partial stroke testing (PST) has been the accepted method of...
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Executive Interviews

Excelling in exploration

Chris Sugden of AGR Petroleum Services discusses how his company aiding the oil and gas industry in the hunt for hydrocarbons.
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Going subsea

Offshore exploration is an especially difficult and challenging aspect of the pursuit of hydrocarbons. O&G quizzes Jan Strom of Subsea Norway AS on the key trends his company is witnessing.
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A precise science

Daniel Hitzman, President of Geo-Microbial Technologies (GMT) discusses the key issues with hydrocarbon microseep.
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Next Generation MENA Oil and Gas Summit

Next Generation MENA Oil and Gas Summit
6th – 8th April 2010

MENA accounts for two thirds of proven global oil reserves and is regarded as the world’s most influential oil province, eclipsing all other regions by some margin. Over the next five years, the region will see strong growth in hydrocarbon production as the world becomes increasingly reliant on oil supplies within the region.