Total takes stake in next Qatari LNG expansion
TotalEnergies has signed up to take a 9.375% stake in Qatar’s next phase of LNG expansion, North Field South (NFS).
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QE launches world’s biggest blue ammonia plan
QatarEnergy (QE) has launched plans for a world-scale blue ammonia project, with capacity of 1.2 million tonnes per year.
Technip Energies, NPCC launch MENA-focused energy transition unit
Technip Energies and Abu Dhabi’s National Petroleum Construction Co. (NPCC) have agreed to establish a joint company, aiming to focus on the energy transition.
Adnoc, TotalEnergies to deepen co-operation, with state backing
Adnoc and TotalEnergies have signed a deal to work together, while France and the United Arab Emirates have also made high-level commitments.
TotalEnergies first winner in Qatar LNG competition
TotalEnergies has won a 25% stake in the North Field East (NFE) LNG project, from QatarEnergy (QE).
QE ups CCS, solar plan in move to cut carbon intensity
QatarEnergy (QE) is doubling down on its carbon capture and solar plans, with the aim of producing cleaner LNG.
Delek rebrands as NewMed, eyes Morocco growth
Delek Drilling is relaunching as NewMed Energy as the company expands into new areas, such as blue hydrogen and renewable power.
Technip Energies, TechnipFMC take Adnoc work
Technip Energies has won work to update the front-end engineering design (FEED) on the Ghasha mega project. Meanwhile, TechnipFMC has won a contract worth more than $1 billion from Adnoc.
Macron oversees slew of French deals on visit to Middle East
French President Emmanuel Macron has overseen a number of commercial deals during his visit to the Middle East.
Tecnimont, Technip win big at Borouge expansion
Borouge has signed engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts for its new plant, which it is working on with Adnoc.
UAE’s Masdar hooks up with Malaysia’s Petronas for Asia renewables
Abu Dhabi-based Masdar and Malaysia’s Petronas will work together to pursue renewable energy and green hydrogen projects across Asia and the Middle East.
Oxy makes Abu Dhabi find
Occidental Petroleum has made another discovery in Abu Dhabi’s Block 3, the company revealed during a quarterly results conference call.
QP takes LNG FID, hands win to Technip, Chiyoda
Qatar Petroleum (QP) has taken the final investment decision (FID) for the world’s largest LNG plant, which will increase the country’s production to 110 million tonnes per year.
UAE eager to build bridges to Biden admin
The day before US President Joe Biden was inaugurated in Washington DC, Adnoc’s CEO was speaking in support of the ties that bind the two.
QP launches carbon cut strategy
Qatar Petroleum (QP) has launched a new sustainability strategy, aiming to reduce the emissions intensity of its LNG facilities by 25%.
Adnoc, Total strike CCUS agreement
Total and Adnoc have signed a strategic framework agreement on CO2 reductions and carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS).
Costs, carbon at heart of Adnoc drive
Adnoc is considering how best to meet the world’s changing energy needs, although oil and gas will “remain at the heart” of the company’s business model, said Sultan Al Jaber.