Business
Summit to address LNG’s role in energy security
The 25th World LNG Summit & Awards, will bring together senior energy leaders to discuss the critical role of liquefied...
Business
Business
Marsa LNG - Sohar LNG Bunkering Terminal (SLNGB)
Name of Client : Marsa LNGEstimated Budget : $1,000,000,000Contract Value : $1,600,000,000Facility Type : Liquefied Natural Gas...
Business
Paradigm launches facility in Houston
Paradigm has announced the opening of an expanded facility in Houston to support its continued growth. It will house its...
Business
Sentinel set for growth after new identity
Sentinel Subsea, a provider of subsea well integrity monitoring solutions, has launched a refreshed brand to reflect its rapid...
Business
Lummus acquires NAPCON from Neste
Lummus Technology, a provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, has announced the closing of its acquisition of the NAPCON portfolio, the digital...
Business
Calendar of Events
JULY 20258-10: World Hydrogen Asia Tokyo, Japanwww.worldhydrogenasia.com/SEPTEMBER 20258-9: Digital Transformation Kuwait Oil & Gas Conference Kuwait City, Kuwaitwww....
Business
Holt as Stats Group GM
Stats Group has appointed Ryan Holt as General Manager for UK and Europe. Holt will focus on operations, strategy, and growth in the region, having previously served as a...
Business
Lembcke is TAQA CTO
TAQA has appointed Jeff Lembcke as Executive Vice President of Products & Technologies and Chief Technology Officer (CTO). With over four decades of global experience...
Business
Al-Mudaifer named NEOM CEO
Aiman Al-Mudaifer has been appointed as the new board member, Managing Director, and CEO of NEOM, a sustainable giga-project in Saudi Arabia. Al-Mudaifer, who has served...
Business
Al Messabi new Adnoc Drilling CEO
Adnoc Drilling has appointed Abdulla Al Messabi as its new CEO. With extensive industry experience, Al Messabi has delivered operational excellence, business...
Industry Events
Industry Events
Kuwait to host conferences on digital transformation in energy
Kuwait is set to host two significant conferences in September, aiming to become a global benchmark for energy innovation and...
Industry Events
World Utilities Congress promotes sustainability
The World Utilities Congress 2025, hosted by TAQA, focusing on "Innovating for a New Age of Utilities," was attended by...
Industry Events
MEE generates $4.08bn in business
Middle East Energy 2025, held under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, concluded in Dubai, at Dubai World Trade Centre with $4.08 billion in...
Africa Focus
Africa Focus
AEC calls on World Bank to lift O&G financing ban
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) is urging the World Bank to end its ban on financing upstream oil and gas projects, as it is...
Africa Focus
Egypt accelerates exploration
Egypt is accelerating exploration efforts to address production declines and boost output, leveraging its strategic proximity to European markets. The country’s latest...
Africa Focus
Nigeria plans bold energy reform
Nigeria’S President, Bola Tinubu, has initiated a programme to reposition the country as a top-tier destination for energy investment. In May 2025, he signed an executive...
Africa Focus
Algeria awards Ahara licence
TotalEnergies, jointly with QatarEnergy, has been awarded the Ahara licence following the Algeria Bid Round 2024, launched by The National Agency for the Valorisation of...
Africa Focus
Mauritania roundtable raises $2bn
Mauritania has pledged $2 billion to boost its national development program at a high-level roundtable in Vienna, Austria. The Arab Coordination Group (ACG) and the...
Africa Focus
Algeria’s licensing round to attract $50bn
Algeria is experiencing a surge in exploration and production projects following its latest licensing round, which is expected...
World News
World News
Al Ghais calls for $17trn investment in oil
In a keynote speech at the 2025 Global Energy Show in Calgary, Opec Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais emphasised the critical...
World News
Investment in CCS to reach $80bn
Global investment in carbon capture and storage (CCS) is expected to reach $80 billion by 2030, as governments and businesses focus on meeting climate goals and...
World News
Recycled plastics to hit $120bn
The recycled plastics market is expected to grow from $69.4 billion in 2023 to $120.0 billion by 2030, at an 8.1 per cent CAGR, according to MarketsandMarkets. The market...
World News
Egypt’s renewables to hit 31.6GW
Egypt aims to increase its renewable energy proportion to 42 per cent by 2035, utilising large-scale solar and wind energy initiatives.The country’s renewable power...
World News
Firms to develop lead-cooled SMR
Four European nuclear technology organisations have formed the Eagles Consortium to develop and commercialise the EAGLES-300 next-generation lead-cooled small modular...
World News
Adnoc bids for Australia’s Santos
Adnoc has bid for Australia’s Santos, a company that is expanding its global energy footprint, particularly in LNG. The offer, which is a 28 per cent premium on Santos...
World News
SAF alliance to boost supply chain
Honeywell Johnson Matthey, GIDARA Energy, and Samsung E&A have formed a strategic technology alliance to offer a...
World News
Yokogawa unveils new CENTUM VP system
Yokogawa Electric Corporation has unveiled the next-generation Release 7 concept and launched Release 7.01 of the CENTUMTM VP (...
World News
G7 skirts climate action amid wildfire threats
At the G7 leaders’ summit in Kananaskis, climate change received only a passing mention in the Chair’s summary, despite rising...
World News
UK offshore risks manpower shortage
A report from Robert Gordon University (RGU) has warned that the UK risks losing tens of thousands of offshore energy jobs by...
Regional News
Regional News
Opec Fund Forum signs deals worth $720m
The fourth Opec Fund Development Forum in Vienna, Austria, concluded with a strong slate of new commitments, loan agreements...
Regional News
Borouge deal to bring $531m value
Borouge, a leading petrochemicals major, has partnered with Adnoc Logistics & Services (Adnoc L&S) for a 15-year strategic partnership. The agreement will support...
Regional News
Kuwait strengthens cybersecurity
Kuwait's oil sector has developed a robust cybersecurity system to protect the national economy from potential threats. The system is regularly updated to meet...
Regional News
VCM to deliver 30Mt carbon credits
The Voluntary Carbon Market Company (VCM), a carbon credit company established by PIF and Saudi Tadawul Group, and Enowa, the...
Regional News
Kanoo Energy showcases localisation prowess at Saudi Industry Forum
Kanoo Energy, a division of Kanoo Industrial & Energy, part of the Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Company, participated in the Saudi...
Regional News
Adnoc Distribution targets 25pc emissions cut
Adnoc Distribution has set an ambitious Decarbonisation Roadmap to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity by 25...
Regional News
Petrofac secures $1.2bn EPCm deal
Petrofac, a leading international service provider to the energy industry, has been selected by Adnoc Gas to undertake an Engineering, Procurement and Construction...
Regional News
Wood wins $2.8bn Adnoc contract
John Wood Group, a leading consultants, engineers and project delivery experts, has been awarded a $2.8 billion contract by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) to...
Regional News
Aramco tops Forbes Top 100 list
Aramco continues to lead the Middle East’s corporate landscape, topping Forbes Middle East’s annual list of the Top 100 Listed Companies for the sixth consecutive year...
Regional News
Al Jaber calls for unity on AI investment
Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and CEO of Adnoc emphasised the need for collaboration among...
Products & Services
Products & Services
LAND offers real-time visuals of boiler sidewalls
LAND, an industry expert in thermal imaging technology, has provided real-time visualisation of the grate and boiler sidewalls...
Products & Services
Akers’ drones hit milestone
Aker Solutions has installed an autonomous drone system on Aker BP’s Edvard Grieg platform in the North Sea, enabling frequent remote inspections from shore. The company...
Products & Services
Firms unite for hybrid propulsion
LLOYD’S Register (LR), HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), and Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop...
Products & Services
ASCO wins $201m contract
ASCO has secured a nine-figure contract with a North Sea energy operator worth £150 million ($201 million). The five-year contract includes ASCO’s integrated logistics...
Products & Services
Industry to save cost, extend life of FPSOs through digital twin tech
ABS and Akselos have announced a partnership to develop a technical assessment for structural digital twin technology. This...
Products & Services
Firms partner to boost data centre capacity
Eaton and Siemens Energy are partnering to develop a fast-track approach to building data centres with integrated onsite power...
Products & Services
AMETEK certifies 993X analysers
AMETEK Process Instruments has added additional hazardous area certifications for its 993X series of wall mountable analysers. These analysers are now ATEX and IECEx...
Products & Services
Firms introduce ROVs course
DRIFT Offshore has partnered with UHI to create an introductory training course on remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), trenching, and subsea equipment. The partnership...
Products & Services
ABB wins Petrobras FPSO contracts
ABB has been awarded a large order by Seatrium for the supply of electrical equipment and automation solutions for two floating production storage and offloading (FPSO...
Products & Services
Cargostore launches toilets for offshore
Cargostore Worldwide, a supplier of DNV and ISO certified shipping containers for onshore and offshore projects, has partnered...
China & Far East Focus
China & Far East Focus
Could China step in after US cuts funding for energy transitions overseas?
Chinese international cooperation mechanisms such as the Belt and Road Initiative could fill the gaps left by US withdrawal...
Industry Leader Interview
Industry Leader Interview
Women navigating career growth, drive leadership in evolving energy sector
Marwah Almatrooshi and Helen Fennell share how adaptability, ambition, and mentorship fuel their dynamic careers, inspiring...
Views & Analysis
Views & Analysis
European businesses pivot to balance energy transition goals
The new EU climate flexibility aligns with the industry’s pragmatic shift to sustainable, cost-effective energy strategies...
Tech Talk
Tech Talk
Applying sustainable remediation to petroleum-contaminated soils
Eng Mohamed Zhioua of Enviro-Experts KSA reviews petroleum-related contaminants, available remediation techniques, and provides...
OGN Explainer
OGN Explainer
Long lifespan, recyclability: Can Fe-V flow battery drive transition?
With the cost and efficiency gap with lithium-ion batteries narrowing, the Fe/V flow battery offers a robust, eco-friendly...
Pipelines
Pipelines
O&G pipelines sector poised for robust growth on rising energy demand
Both onshore and offshore markets are poised for sustained growth, with the Asia-Pacific region offering significant...
Pipelines
IoT enhances pipeline safety, efficiency, and environmental protection
The future of pipeline monitoring lies in the convergence of IoT with emerging technologies like AI, 5G, and blockchain, which...
Pipelines
Advances in multiphase flow modelling boost oil pipeline efficiency
Cutting-edge computational models and experimental research, like AspenTech’s HYSYS and Tulsa Unified Model, enhance multiphase...
Pipelines
Qapqa to support building 300km gas pipeline for Aramco
Qapqa, an automated pipeline welding technology company, has secured a contract with A-HAK Pijpleidingen Saudi for Package 9 of...
Coatings
Coatings
CRTS expands pipeline coating sector with acquisition, robotic systems
CRTS Global’s recent acquisition makes it the only one-stop service provider offering an end-to-end solution for internal and...
Coatings
Global protective & marine coatings market to reach $39.56bn by 2032
Protective coatings safeguard oil and gas assets, enhancing durability and efficiency in harsh onshore and offshore...
Corrosion Protection
Corrosion Protection
Selecting the right material for corrosion resistance matters
An offshore platform can have nearly 50,000 ft of tubing, more than 20,000 fluid system components, no fewer than 10,000...
Corrosion Protection
Eco-friendly guardians: The rise of sustainable corrosion inhibitors
By harnessing nature’s bounty, such as plant extracts, bio-based compounds, and innovative nanotechnologies, vital...
Corrosion Protection
Ostrich fat waste: A unique green shield against steel corrosion
The implications of ostrich fat waste as a corrosion inhibitor extend beyond the laboratory, allowing industries, such as oil...
OMAN
OMAN
Oman’s energy revolution: Bridging hydrocarbons and green horizons
Oman, a nation historically anchored by its significant hydrocarbon wealth, is proactively navigating the complexities of a...
OMAN
AMRs offer game-changing opportunity for Middle East’s energy sector
The democratisation of AMRs presents a game-changing opportunity for the Middle East’s energy sector, but realising its full...
OMAN
Precision pipeline intervention enables seamless gas segregation in Oman
STATS Group completes complex hot tapping and BISEP® line stopping for OQGN’s 48-inch gas pipeline in Oman, ensuring safe...
OMAN
Revcoo’s carbon capture tech offers to boost GCC’s decarbonisation drive
By partnering with regional players, Revcoo aims to make cryogenic carbon capture a mainstream decarbonisation lever, not only...
OMAN
OPAL powers Omani workforce development in energy sector
OPAL champions comprehensive training and employment programmes, fostering a skilled Omani workforce for a sustainable energy...
OMAN
Green leap: Sultanate’s energy giant drives sustainable future
Oman’s OQ accelerates its sustainable transition with ambitious decarbonisation, multi-billion dollar green energy investments...
OMAN
OQ forges clear path to secure country’s energy future
In 2024, OQ delivered two major IPOs, while also ramping up Duqm refinery to 110 per cent capacity, pushing green hydrogen...
OMAN
Exploration of new blocks in 2025 to drive energy security
Oman is vigorously pursuing new investment in its oil and gas sector in 2025, launching several licensing rounds and extending...
OMAN
Mining sector expansion aims to bring economic prosperity to Sultanate
Oman's mining sector is currently undergoing a significant transformation, positioning the Sultanate as a burgeoning force in...
OMAN
Marsa LNG project to set global standards for ‘cleaner’ fuels
In the port of Sohar, northern Oman, the Marsa LNG project, a joint venture between TotalEnergies and OQ Exploration and...