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 construction crown. But the Middle East's love for the excessive goes far beyond traditional boundaries and deep into the heart of the region: oil. And so comes the birth of the oil megaprojects obsession.
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 implications.
Daniel Hitzman, President of Geo-Microbial Technologies (GMT) discusses the key issues with hydrocarbon microseep.
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 technology.
Khalid Al-Falih, President and CEO of Saudi Aramco, lifts the lid on why the world’s biggest oil company is taking responsibility for its actions.