Interviews

	Crude awakening With perhaps the largest unexploited oil reserves in the world, Iraq is banking on its gargantuan supply of hydrocarbons fuelling a prosperous future for its battle-weary nation. But this vision will never become a reality without the desperately needed technical expertise of the foreign oil giants, Minister of Oil Dr. Hussain al-Shahristani tells O&G. More >>		Field of dreams Kuwait is ploughing billions of dollars into an expansion plan that will overhaul facilities and see production eventually hit four million barrels of oil a day. But will it meet its targets and what role will the International oil companies (IOCs) play? O&G takes closer look at this bold vision and speaks with Saad Al-Shuwaib, CEO of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC), the umbrella organisation for the emirate’s state-run oil and gas operations. More >>
	Black gold rush Could US$200-a-barrel become a reality now that the days of easy and cheap oil appear to be over? More >>

Other Interviews

Meeting energy demand: a holistic view
Abdallah S. Jum'ah, Saudi Aramco President and Chief Executive Officer, outlines the pivotal role global oil resources will play in meeting the world’s energy needs.
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Oil futures
Though there is a widespread drive across the Middle East to develop plans for a post-oil economic landscape, fossil fuels remain and integral part of the region’s success, says His Excellency Ali Al-Naimi, Saudi Arabian Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources.
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The heat is on
Ensuring that oil prices remain stable has always been one of OPEC’s top priorities. But as oil prices reach an all-time high – topping US$100 for the first time in history – 2008 begins with a degree of uncertainty over the future. Here, HE Abdalla Salem El-Badri speaks about high prices, increasing demand and the long-term outlook for the industry.
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Total refining
Andre Tricoire, SVP for Refining at Total, explains how the company is improving its ability to process new crudes whilst meeting new product specifications.
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