Adnoc cancels Shelf Drilling rigs
Shelf Drilling has reported an early termination for two of its rigs, both of which were contracted to Adnoc Drilling.
Middle East
Tawke output slips in 2020
The Tawke licence in Kurdistan produced 110,300 barrels per day in 2020, DNO has reported, down from 124,000 bpd in 2019.
Abu Dhabi launches hydrogen plans, Siemens signs up
Adnoc, Mubadala Investment and ADQ have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on launching the Abu Dhabi Hydrogen Alliance.
Adnoc seeks Japanese decarbonisation, Murban support
Adnoc has signed on to decarbonisation plans with the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) while also securing support for the launch of its new Murban future.
Energean takes FID on Karish North, signs new loan
Energean has taken final investment decision (FID) on its Karish North gas development, offshore Israel.
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%.
Aramco employee killed in Nigeria
Unidentified gunmen have killed a Saudi Aramco employee in his home, in Nigeria.
Aubin Group celebrates new Middle East deals worth £12m
Chemical engineering specialist Aubin Group is celebrating a strong start to 2021 with the announcement of a series of contract wins worth more than £12 million.
Abu Dhabi’s $232bn Mubadala wants to take crack at top 10
Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Co. is overhauling its structure and deploying capital to double in size to nearly half a trillion dollars in the next decade, a plan that will vault it into the top ranks of the world’s sovereign wealth funds.
Dubai added to Scotland’s Covid travel quarantine list
Dubai has been added to Scotland's travel quarantine list with travellers returning from the country told to self-isolate for 10 days.
GMS wins cantilever work
Gulf Marine Services (GMS) has won a long-term contract for the GMS Evolution, its first under new management.
TWI works on non-metallic push
Adnoc, Saudi Aramco Technologies Co. (SATC) and TWI opened a laboratory in November dedicated to non-metallic applications in the oil and gas industry.
Petrofac completes gas storage plant for SNOC
Sharjah National Oil Corp. (SNOC) has launched its new gas storage project, constructed by Petrofac.
Qatargas awards FEED work to McDermott
Qatargas has awarded front-end engineering and design (FEED) plans on the North Field South (NFS) project to McDermott International.
Saudi, Qatar rulers embrace at Gulf summit as borders reopen
Qatar’s ruler landed in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to a warm embrace from host Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, hours after their nations re-established travel ties and eased a longstanding regional dispute.
Tethys spuds Omani exploration well
Tethys Oil has spudded an exploration well on Block 49, in Oman, with work expected to take 45 days.
Eni, SNOC start up Mahani
Eni and Sharjah National Oil Corp. (SNOC) have started producing gas and condensate at the Mahani field, less than one year after being discovered.
GKP appoints new CEO
Gulf Keystone Petroleum (GKP) has appointed a new CEO, Jon Harris, who will replace Jón Ferrier.
Aramco signs up enterprise planning with SAP
Saudi Aramco has signed a strategic alliance with SAP, following a number of digital deals signed recently.
Global ventures pay off for Craig International
Craig International’s expansion into North America, the Middle East and South Africa reaped big rewards during the year to April 30.
Severstal balances domestic demand with international option
Russia will remain the heart of Severstal’s focus for the near term, but uncertainty around the timing of a contract with Gazprom has encouraged international growth.
Eni, PTTEP take Abu Dhabi offshore block
Eni and Thailand’s PTT Exploration and Production (PTTEP) have won the first offshore block in Abu Dhabi’s second bid round, Adnoc has announced.
Energean completes Edison E&P deal
Energean has closed its acquisition of Edison Exploration & Production from Edison for a total of $203 million.
Jeddah closed after tanker attack
Saudi Arabian authorities have closed the Port of Jeddah following an explosion at the main tanker anchorage.
Exceed nets contracts worth £12.1m in ‘positive’ year
Well management and performance improvement specialist Exceed, of Aberdeen, has reported a “positive outcome” in 2020, despite the challenges faced during the past nine months.