‘Rethink everything’ to crack Middle East energy markets
Viewed from a challenging UK environment, the Middle East - with its enormous natural resources and supportive regimes - can seem like a utopia. The reality is different.
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UK oil and gas firm looks to Middle East amid North Sea uncertainty
For many North Sea oil and gas supply chain firms, attending the annual ADIPEC conference in the Middle East has been a key part of efforts to expand internationally.
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Saudi Arabia’s oil heartland is calm – that’s bad news for Iran
At a cultural gathering in the region of Qatif in Saudi Arabia’s oil-rich east, a poet recited some of his work before taking questions. The audience of 80 or so people was engaged and smiling, while a man quietly served coffee and tea in espresso-sized paper cups.
ADNOC’s all-seeing machine
A thorough understanding of the present is essential for ADNOC to make plans for the future, the company’s senior vice president for digital Abdul Nasser Al Mughairbi told Energy Voice on the sidelines of the ADIPEC conference.
Aramco failure to win foreign cash makes IPO local event
Two years ago, when the initial public offering of Saudi oil giant Aramco held the imagination of foreign investors, President Donald Trump felt compelled to publicly lobby for the share sale to happen in America.
Abu Dhabi Aviation keeps faith with Leonardo helicopters
Italian firm Leonardo will supply Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) with five helicopters, including three intermediate AW139s and two light-intermediate AW169s.
Saudi Arabia cuts $2trillion Aramco valuation
Saudi Arabia set a valuation target for Aramco’s initial public offering well below Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s goal of $2 trillion and pared back the size of the sale to ensure the world’s largest oil producer successfully lists on the Riyadh stock exchange next month.
ADNOC goes for gas
Innovation and new approaches are dominating ADNOC’s drive for new sources of gas.
Churchill’s small company advantage
Nimbleness and responsiveness to client needs are seen as at the heart of Churchill Drilling Tool’s appeal to operators seeking downhole circulation support, the company’s manager for the Middle East and Asia Nicholas Kjaer has said.
Baker Hughes and the pace of change
Baker Hughes is shoring up its position in Abu Dhabi, opening a new wellhead repair and maintenance facility in the country last week, while talking up its various positions in the region.
Penspen’s local touch in Abu Dhabi
The Middle East has been a mainstay of Penspen and confirmation of that came earlier this week, with the announcement of a project management consultancy (PMC) award from Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC.
Opening the Gateway to Abu Dhabi
Energy Voice and Granite PR have held their first co-branded Gateway event in Abu Dhabi, with a pre-conference breakfast involving ADNOC, where the importance of innovation and co-operation was high on the menu.
Iran’s giant oil discovery brings ‘little material benefit’ under crushing US sanctions
Iran’s 50billion barrel oil find will bring little benefits while it remains under the weight of US sanctions, an analyst has said.
ADNOC sets out Murban Futures plan
Abu Dhabi is taking steps to cement its position as a reliable supplier through the launch of the Murban Futures contract.
Abu Dhabi minister highlights efficiency, emissions
Forecasts for future demand and supply may fluctuate, but cutting costs and increasing efficiency will serve Abu Dhabi in the long term, Minister of Energy and Industry Suhail Al Mazroui said during a panel discussion at ADIPEC.
Completions firm Vulcan underlines commitment to Middle East
An international leader in the provision of creative solutions for the oil and gas completions market has underlined its commitment to the Middle East by announcing plans to expand its team.
James Fisher wins six-figure decommissioning deal
James Fisher Offshore has earned a six figure sum for helping the Abu-Dhabi-headquartered National Petroleum Construction Company with offshore decommissioning in the Middle East.
N-Sea wins contracts worth £11.6m in Middle East
Subsea inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR) firm N-Sea has won a series of contracts out of its Middle East base worth a combined £11.6m.
The power of Scotland on show at Adipec
From November 11-14, the eyes of the global energy industry will be firmly fixed on the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference (Adipec).
Crew change in Gulf Cooperation Council
It is apparent that Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have initiated a “crew change” where experienced, long-term expat leaders are to be replaced by the next generation of ideally locally developed talent with the skills and experience to step into their shoes.
Experience and innovation: The recipe for successful decommissioning globally
In the 12 short months since my team and I attended Adipec 2018, so much has changed.
Energy Industries Council to play a more central role at Adipec 2019
Each year, the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (Adipec) provides an important platform for the oil and gas industry to do business and exchange information, and is set to welcome more than 145,000 visitors, including energy ministers, chief executives, decision-makers and professionals with real buying power.
Abu Dhabi is vital event for Centrifuges Un-Limited
Oil and gas service company Centrifuges Un-Limited will draw on a successful track record in the North Sea and Middle East as it sets its sights on further global growth opportunities.
Low demand, US supply squeeze OPEC
Oil demand will reach 101 million barrels per day in 2020, OPEC’s World Oil Outlook (WOO) has said.
Sparrows creates 150 positions in UAE after sealing deals worth £55m-plus
Energy service firm Sparrows Group has created more than 150 new positions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after winning contracts worth more than £55 million over the past three months.
Energy services firm Paradigm in demand
Paradigm Drilling Services (PDS) based at Thainstone, near Inverurie, has beefed up its presence in Mexico and the Middle East to cope with growing demand for its innovative offshore drilling equipment.
Saudi Arabia starts IPO of state-owned oil giant Aramco
Saudi Arabia has formally announced the start of its initial public offering (IPO) of the state-run oil giant Saudi Aramco.
