BP launches Ghazeer in Oman
BP has started up the second phase of its gas operations in Oman, with the launch of the Ghazeer project.
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Oman signs exploration deal with EOG
Oman’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals has signed a deal with the US’ EOG Resources for Block 36.
Oxy to keep Algeria, despite debt problems
Occidental Petroleum intends to keep production flat in 2021 but one bright spot for the company is Algeria.
Oxy eyes Middle East sales to tackle debt
Occidental Petroleum is reviewing options for its Middle Eastern assets as it seeks ways to reduce its debt pile, people familiar with the matter said.
BP in sale talks on $1 billion stake in giant Oman project
BP is in early-stage discussions to sell about a 10% stake in a key gas field in Oman as part of the energy giant’s plans to cut debt, according to people familiar with the matter.
Neo in revised deal for Total UK North Sea package as Petrogas exits
Omani firm Petrogas has withdrawn from a deal to buy a package of UK North Sea assets from Total, clearing the way for partner Neo Energy to complete the transaction.
Total, PTTEP sign up Omani gas block
Total and Thailand’s PTT Exploration and Production (PTTEP) have signed up to explore and develop non-associated gas in Oman’s Block 12.
Petrofac clinches deals worth £100m in Oman
Oilfield service firm Petrofac said today that it had clinched £100 million worth of work with Petroleum Development Oman (PDO).
Omani bid round falls foul of shift away from wildcat E&P
News last week that Russian firm Zarubezhneft was being considered for the development of an offshore oil concession in Oman brought into sharp focus the lack of update provided since the country’s 2019 bid round closed in May.
BP, Eni sign exploration pact in Oman
BP and Italian oil firm Eni today signed an exploration and production sharing agreement (EPSA) for Block 77 in central Oman with the Sultanate's Oil Ministry.
Petrofac celebrates production start of ‘megaproject’ in Oman
Petrofac has celebrated the start-up of a major oil and gas production facility in Oman.
Oil climbs in wake of suspected Oman tanker attack
Oil rebounded from near the lowest level in five months after two tankers were damaged in a suspected attack in the Gulf of Oman.
Petrofac wins £60m contract for Oman job
UK oilfield services giant Petrofac has clinched a £60 million deal to provide procurement services for Petroleum Development Oman.
Wood wins contract for petrochemicals plant in Oman
Aberdeen-headquartered Wood has secured work on a large petrochemicals plant in southern Oman.
Oil price could shoot ‘violently upwards’ after Middle East tanker attacks, Rystad says
The global oil price could shoot “violently upwards” following supply disruptions in the Middle East, including attacks on a pair of oil tankers.
BP, Eni team up for Oman project
UK oil major BP and Italian firm Eni have joined forces to progress a new exploration opportunity in Oman.
Eni, Oman call bottom for oil at $60
Italy’s top oil producer and Oman’s energy minister predict the latest oil rebound will stick.
Wood wins multi-million refinery deal in Oman
Aberdeen energy service giant Wood has announced a multi-million dollar deal in Oman with Duqm Refinery and Petrochemicals.
Total, Shell in gas development deal with Oman
Two oil majors have struck a deal with Oman over the development of natural gas resources in the Middle Eastern state.
BP sanctions second phase of giant Khazzan field project
BP said today that it had sanctioned the second phase development of the giant Khazzan gas field in Oman.
Petrofac awarded $800million Khazzan contract in Oman
Oilfield services company Petrofac has been awarded an $800million lump-sum contract by BP for Phase 2 of the Khazzan gas development in the Sultanate of Oman.
Berkeley finalises $120milion Oman sovereign wealth fund
Shareholders of Berkeley Energia have voted to approve a strategic $120million strategic investment agreement with the Sultanate of Oman’s sovereign wealth fund.
Updated: BP gets first gas from giant Khazzan field in Oman
BP said today that it has started production from the giant Khazzan gas field in Oman ahead of schedule and under budget.
Oman targets bigger slice of maritime oil trade with huge port project
Oman, the biggest Arab oil producer outside of OPEC, is turning up the heat in a regional battle for business from ships in need of fuel with a $600 million deal to build storage tanks at the port of Sohar.
Petrofac extends Oman alliance
Petrofac will provide a range of engineering services on major oil and gas projects for Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) as part of a 10-year deal.