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On the edge: The technologies fueling digital transformation

Corie Allemand, director of oil and gas business development at Stratus Technologies, discusses key technologies in the industry's digital transformation push

In the first of our three-part video series on the role of edge computing in the future of the oil and gas industry, we speak with Corie Allemand, director of oil and gas business development at Stratus Technologies, on the current state of digital transformation, and the technologies that are pushing the oil and gas […]

Posted inEnergy Transition

Editor’s letter: Climate change is a human issue

We can invest as much as we want in technology, but people will have to take action to combat climate change

We need to invest in technology, and it’s one of the most powerful tools in our arsenal as we take strategic action to combat climate change, but it is just that, a tool. If our technology transforms but our people and our mindset do not, well, we’re right back at square one. This was one […]

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The energy transition must place people at the strategic centre

The energy transition will be powered not only by technology, but through cultural shifts, partnerships, and strategic investments, says Christian Cravedi, ABB SVP and hub manager for Energy Industries, India, Middle East, and Africa Region

The energy transition question is no longer about “if” the oil and gas sector should drive change, but “how” it will do so. As companies consider the energy mix of the future, they need partners to enable their transition. The efficiency question “Through the energy transition, we will have multiple sources of energy that must […]

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China to lead Asia LNG regasification capacity additions through 2025, forecasts GlobalData

GlobalData identifies India to be the second-highest contributor to the global LNG regasification capacity additions with new build LNG regasification capacity additions of 3,062 bcf by 2025

China is expected to lead the Asia’s LNG regasification capacity additions, contributing 36% of the total LNG regasification capacity additions between 2021 and 2025, forecasts GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s report, ‘Asia Capacity and Capital Expenditure Outlook for LNG Regasification Terminals, 2021–2025 –China Dominates LNG Regasification Capacity Additions and Capex Spending in […]

Posted inOil & Gas Future ForumEvents

How HSE will transform post-pandemic

Read the major takeaways from our HSE panel at the Oil & Gas Future Forum, or watch the full panel on-demand

During Oil & Gas Middle East‘s panel, ‘How HSE will transform post-pandemic’, Shaun Hannam, EMEA head of HSES at McDermott and May Faraj, head of environment and sustainability at WSP in the Middle East discussed how the pandemic impacted their overall HSE strategy, and the future for health and safety. How did the pandemic impact […]

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QatarEnergy orders six LNG vessels from Korean shipyards for expansion projects

The North Field expansion projects will increase Qatar's LNG production capacity to 126 million tons per annum by 2027

QatarEnergy has placed the first batch of LNG shipbuilding orders with Korean shipyards, consisting of four vessels from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) and two vessels from Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), as part of QatarEnergy’s shipbuilding programme to meet its future LNG carrier requirements. The orders came in the form of QatarEnergy’s declaration of […]

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Reed Smith appoints energy and natural resources disputes partner in Dubai

This is part of the company ongoing expansion of its energy group

Global law firm Reed Smith announced that James Willn has joined the firm as a partner in its Energy & Natural Resources Group in Dubai. With more than 14 years’ experience, Willn advises a broad range of clients, primarily within the offshore oil, gas, construction, energy and maritime industries, on the formation of international contracts and […]

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Middle East Energy Awards postponed to March 2022!

With record nominations and an overwhelming industry response, we will bring the event back in an expanded form, postponed to March 2022

Following record nominations for the Middle East Energy Awards, the hosting editors have decided to postpone it and organise a gala event in March 2022 to be able to further expand the event. We have received overwhelming response and a record number of nominations have been filed from the key industry players in different categories, […]

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What will industry growth look like in the post-pandemic era?

Find out what the experts said at this year's Oil & Gas Future Forum

There is no doubt that our era will be divided into “pre-COVID” and “post-COVID” periods. But what will the post-COVID energy landscape look like? On 27 October, we gathered experts from across the industry for our second annual Oil & Gas Future Forum, held virtually. Over the course of three discussions, we heard from international […]

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Saudi Aramco expands focus on emerging sectors and GHG emission reduction

Company targets new investments in green hydrogen, sustainable tech solutions, digitalization and nonmetallic materials

Saudi Aramco plans to expand its focus on emerging sectors to drive private sector innovation and investment. During the Future Investment Initiative, it outlined potential projects in green hydrogen, sustainable technology solutions, advanced nonmetallic building materials and digitalization. The company is pursuing investment opportunities in projects that aim to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, following […]