Iraq’s oil sector resembles a phoenix rising from the ashes, as two foes pull on its tail feathers: the low oil prices since mid-2014, and the economic and social destruction wrought by ISIS in the north.
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A merger for the ages in Abu Dhabi
In its bid to reduce dependence on oil and gas revenues, Abu Dhabi has decided to integrate two of its largest investment firms, IPIC and Mubadala, into a single entity that will have a portfolio of around $125bn.
Special Report:Oilfields in the Cloud
A key technology trend that is having a major impact on the use of Big Data is the Internet of Things, which offers the opportunity for a massive amount of data to be collected from sensors deployed across entire oilfields, writes Keri Allan
Special Report: Industry invests for ‘Big’ returns
Recent survey has found that 80% of upstream oil and gas companies plan to increase their spending on digital technologies in order to drive leaner and smarter organisations, writes Keri Allan
Special Report: How big data can make a big impact
Fadi Kanafani, Regional Director Middle East & Africa, NetApp
Country Focus: Iran begins quest for allies
Tehran has adopted a fresh approach to blending, hoping to shrug off its lone-ranger profile and build collaborative partnerships with energy allies, writes Daniel Colover
Comment: Investment strategies in uncertain times
The fall in crude oil prices has had consequences even for the strong and thriving economies of China and India, according to Colin Chapman, president of Euro Petroleum Consultants
MOL announces finding new oil reserves in Pakistan
This marks the Hungarian oil and gas company’s 8th discovery in the TAL Block and 12th in the country
Curbing the corrosion menace
As the oil and gas industry in the region tries hard to make ends meet in this lean period, it is also seeking to prevent corrosion eat away their operations and budgets.
QP committed to continue Al Shaheen project: CEO
The existing E&P sharing agreement with Maersk Oil Qatar that governs the operation of Al Shaheen field will expire mid-2017