The energy metals sector is bracing for a major backlash, as the COVID-19 pandemic and low oil prices are taking a heavy toll on global demand for OCTG (oil country tubular goods)

Yesterday was a historic day for the oil industry with prices crashing and going into negative territory for the first time

Saipem, one of the leading a consortium with Egypt-based Petrojet, has been awarded a contract by Egyptian Ethylene & Derivatives Co (Ethydco) for the first polybutadiene-producing facility in Egypt, with an expected production capacity of 36,000 MT per year

The Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (APICORP) announced that its general assembly ratified a landmark increase in callable capital to US$8.5bn at its annual general meeting (AGM), as well as a significant increase in authorised and subscribed capital

The COVID-19 pandemic and the current low-oil-price environment have pushed global exploration and production operators to cut costs, scrapping all but the most vital of their investment plans