Doing more with less is a priority for the vast majority of firms involved in the oil and gas sector. As such, the role of IT is more important than ever.
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Career ladder
National oil company Saudi Aramco is the world’s largest oil and gas company, boasting about 58,000 employees. Huda Ghoson, General Manager of Training and Development, leads one of the Saudi Aramco organisations responsible for attracting, retaining and developing staff. For her, the company offers so much more than just an attractive salary.
Would an oil spill in the Middle Eastern Gulf be easier to contain?
The news of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill couldn't have escaped the attention of anyone. As the news of the devastation being caused continues to escalate, people have started to ask what would happen if it happened elsewhere. If an oil spill of this size happened in the Middle Eastern Gulf, would it be easier to contain?
Rebirth of Rumaila
We report on the Rumaila oilfield redevelopment project, the first long-term oil contract of the post-Saddam era.
Bahrain emerges as a top player in the refining industry
As the most powerful figure in Bahrain’s oil and gas sector, the Minister for Oil and Gas Affairs, Dr Abdul-Hussain Ali Mirza, holds the key to one of the world’s most profitable refining industries. In this exclusive interview he tells Diana Milne about his hopes for the future.
Oil refinery stays ahead in the recession
As oil refineries face one of the toughest periods in their history, Bapco’s deputy CEO Dr Eion Turnbull reveals what the company is doing to stay one step ahead of the competition.