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Oil & Gas Middle East sat down with Miguel Sanchez, vice president, international operations at Nabors, to discuss his firm’s growth in the Middle East

Can you explain Nabors’ relationship and history with the Middle East region? Nabors® has over 35 years of experience in the Middle East. We began operations in Saudi Arabia and Yemen in 1990. Since 1999, we have worked in countries including Algeria, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Iraq, Kurdistan, Jordan, and Qatar. Nabors has an extensive and […]

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The oil and gas industry must act to turn climate-change ambition into action

Rising to the challenge of climate change needs to be part the energy industry’s strategy through this year and beyond

One of the most significant trends of 2022 will be how the oil and gas industry acts against climate change. Already, international and national oil companies (IOCs and NOCs) around the world have ambitious plans to reduce the greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions from their operations—part of national agendas against climate change. The challenge is now to […]

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The oil and gas industry must act to turn climate-change ambition into action

Rising to the challenge of climate change needs to be part the energy industry’s strategy through this year and beyond

One of the most significant trends of 2022 will be how the oil and gas industry acts against climate change. Already, international and national oil companies (IOCs and NOCs) around the world have ambitious plans to reduce the greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions from their operations—part of national agendas against climate change. The challenge is now to […]

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Middle East Energy Awards 2022: Book your tables today; seats are filling up!

Book your table now and find out who takes top honours at this year's Middle East Energy Awards

Have you confirmed your tables for the Middle East Energy Awards 2022 set to take place on 23 February? Only two weeks away, ticket sales for the prestigious event are selling quickly. Tickets are priced at AED 1800 per seat and AED 13,500 per table till 18 February, with prices increasing after that. Click here […]

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Middle East Energy Awards 2022: Early bird offer closes on 11 February, book your tables now

Grab your tables now and save upto 20% before the early bird offer expires at midnight on Friday, 11 February

The Middle East Energy Awards are all set to celebrate energy projects, initiatives, individuals, and companies shaping the future of energy in the Middle East. With less than three weeks left for the Middle East Energy Awards 2022, we’re excited to announce that the early bird offer for table reservations are now open and valid […]

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Emerson signs deal with Saudi Aramco on IKTVA, Saudi Vision 2030

The agreement focuses on developing Emerson and Aramco’s partnership in advancing localisation efforts in Saudi Arabia.

Emerson signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudi energy giant Aramco at the IKTVA 2022 Forum & Exhibition, the firm said on Thursday. The agreement focuses on developing Emerson and Aramco’s partnership in advancing localisation efforts in Saudi Arabia. “We are grateful for the continued partnership with Saudi Aramco in supporting critical national initiatives such […]

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Middle East Energy Awards 2022: Shortlist announced

The shortlist for the Middle East Energy Awards has been released with winners set to be announced at an event on February 23, 2022

Following record nominations for the Middle East Energy Awards, the shortlist has been announced by the hosting editors. A judging panel of industry experts will now deliberate on the best in each category, with the winners announced at a gala event on 23 February. The awards will celebrate the energy projects, initiatives, individuals and the […]

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Intertek wins Tatweer Petroleum contract

Intertek will assist Tatweer Petroleum in validating the specifications, value, and safety of raw materials, products and assets

Intertek has been awarded a contract by Tatweer Petroleum for the provision of quality assurance solutions in Bahrain. Intertek will provide a ‘factory-to-field’ inspection and quality assurance programme assisting Tatweer Petroleum in validating the specifications, value, and safety of raw materials, products and assets. It will also verify the quality and compliance of products and […]

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GCC cooperation integral to industrial sector growth

He explained that achieving comprehensive industrial development in the GCC states will reflect in enhanced production efficiencies and higher quality outputs

Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, expressed the UAE’s desire to deepen cooperation, coordination and knowledge exchange in support of the GCC’s economy, especially in the efforts to integrate advanced technology, innovation and 4IR technologies into its industrial sector. His Excellency Dr. Al Jaber also commended the cooperation […]

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Kuwait’s KNPC partners with VMware for digital transformation

The partners will deploy a private cloud and hyperconverged infrastructure to boost agility and security

Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) has taken its digital transformation to the next level with VMware. “By embracing a cloud-first approach with VMware, KNPC has boosted its agility, efficiency, and security to set in motion a new era of digital transformation,” said KNPC spokesperson and Deputy CEO for Admin. & Commercial Affairs, Ahed Al-Khurayif. “The […]