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Oil Review Middle East weekly digest - 1st - 5th October

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Here is a brief overview of the week’s news on Oil Review Middle East, from 1st - 5th October 2017

Ampelmann partners with Seaqualize to develop S-type gangway 

Ampelmann, the global leader in offshore access solutions, has partnered with Seaqualize, a Dutch marine motion technology innovator, to collaborate on the development of its latest S-type gangway. Click here to read the full story. 

Honeywell summit focuses on developing Kuwait’s energy sector 

Kuwait’s oil and gas industry leaders have gathered to discuss the future direction of the industry at the inaugural Honeywell Technology Summit, in support of the country’s long-term vision to become a global hub for the oil, gas and petrochemicals industry. Click here to read the full story. 

Gardner Denver expands Parts On Demand in the Middle East 

Gardner Denver Petroleum and Industrial Pumps (P&IP) has officially launched its Parts on Demand programme in the Middle East, as its part of expansion to the international market. Click here to read the full story. 

Leaders in world energy to meet at KOGS 2017 

Over 5,000 world energy leaders, stakeholders, and executives will converge in Kuwait for the third Society of Petroleum Engineers Kuwait Oil & Gas Show and Conference (KOGS 2017) in October for 4 days of strategic dialogue and business opportunities. Click here to read the full story.

Mixed fortunes across the oilfield service and equipment sectors 

In a recent forecast to the World Oilfield Equipment Market Forecast, Douglas Westwood has described that 2017 has seen a strengthening onshore rig count, led by US activity, but firms within the offshore sector have seen little abatement to the challenges presented in recent years. Click here to read the full story. 

KBR awarded EPCM Services contract for JVGAS projects in Algeria 

KBR, Inc. has announced that it has been awarded an engineering and project management services contract by JVGAS – a joint venture of Sonatrach, Statoil, and BP – for the provision of engineering, procurement, and construction management services in Algeria. Click here to read the full story. 

Statoil, Shell and Total enter CO2 storage partnership 

Statoil, Shell and Total have signed a CO2 storage partnership agreement aiming to mature the development of carbon storage on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS). Click here to read the full story. 

PDO announce the manufacture of its largest process vessel 

PDO has announced the successful Omani manufacture of the largest process vessel in its 80-year history. Click here to read the full story. 

SATORP achieves ISO 14001:2015 certification from Intertek 

Saudi Aramco Total Refining and Petrochemical Company (SATORP), an oil and petrochemical joint venture refinery between Saudi Aramco and TOTAL, has achieved ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems Certification for maintaining and improving environmental management systems. Click here to read the full story. 

NACE International career development: Shaping lives around the world 

When Sarat Manohar was just starting out in his career, the field of corrosion was barely a blip on his radar. Click here to read the full story. 

The oil and gas industry has been increasingly adopting AI technology in recent years, and this trend is expected to continue in the coming years. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

SmartMaster can be used with a range of ABB and third-party instruments. (Image source: ABB)

Comparison of conventional workflow with DUG MP-FWI imaging. (Image source: DUG)

The expansion is expected to increase the plant’s processing capacity from 2.5 to up to 4 billion standard cubic feet per day (bscfd). (Image source: Aramco)

ARO Drilling and IMI announce first Kingdom jack up rig (Image source: ARO)

GAC Saudi Arabia has extensive operations at major ports in Saudi Arabia. (Image source: GAC Saudi Arabia)

Oman LNG signed various agreements with Shell Gas to secure its gas supply until 2034. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Michael Monica, director sales, marketing and customer care at GPT Industries signs the agreement with Mohamed Altaf, sale manager, Abdulla Fouad Energy Services. (Image source: Alain Charles Publishing)

Amin H. Nasser, CEO of Aramco. (Image source: Aramco)

The system can activate notification and hazard mitigation equipment to notify workers and safeguard facilities. (Image source: MSA Safety)

The use of blockchain in the oil and gas sector is set to increase substantially. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

The new discoveries will bolster Aramco’s strategy to increase gas production by more than half over 2021 levels, through 2030. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Tethys Oil is currently conducting final preparations ahead of the rig mobilisation for the drilling of the first exploration well on Block 58, Kunooz-1 in Fahd.

Source: SafeStart

The new technology is designed to address the challenging conditions in unconventional wells. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

The Ampelmann A-type enabling safe offshore access in the Middle East. (Image source: Ampelmann)

Aramco has produced the first unconventional tight gas from its South Ghawar operational area ahead of schedule. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Tethys Oil is currently conducting final preparations ahead of the rig mobilisation for the drilling of the first exploration well on Block 58, Kunooz-1 in Fahd.

TotalEnergies and SONATRACH will develop gas resources in Algeria's north-east Timimoun region, (Image source: Adobe Stock).

By using analytics to augment and empower the workforce, pipeline operators can optimise operations and improve asset availability. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

The oil price is hovering around the US$90/bbl mark. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

The Craig International Qatar team. (Image source: Craig International)

The SuperFill II diverter reduces induced surge pressure. (Image source: Halliburton)

Among other services, KBR will offer proprietary equipment for NCIC's 1,200 metric tonnes per day ammonia plant. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

The expansion is expected to increase the plant’s processing capacity from 2.5 to up to 4 billion standard cubic feet per day (bscfd). (Image source: Aramco)

Comparison of conventional workflow with DUG MP-FWI imaging. (Image source: DUG)

ADNOC Gas recorded robust financial and operational results in 2023. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Over 4,000 km of SoluForce pipe has been installed around the world. (Image source: SoluForce)

Block 56 is targeted for commercialisation in 2024. (Image source: Canva)

The programme will optimise asset lifecycle, enhance machinery performance and improve overall reliability. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

The use of blockchain in the oil and gas sector is set to increase substantially. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Source: SafeStart

GAC Saudi Arabia has extensive operations at major ports in Saudi Arabia. (Image source: GAC Saudi Arabia)

The company is well positioned in 2024, with a reshaped and resilient business and a strong balance sheet. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

The vessel addresses the growing demand for accurate hydrographic data. (Image source: Fugro)

The virtual inhouse seismic processing centre will allow each of the decentralised business units of Wintershall Dea globally to collaborate efficiently and directly with DUG. (Image source: Adobe Stock)