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MSA Safety to showcase new connected safety solutions at ADIPEC

MSA Safety will be in hall 7, at booth 7421 at ADIPEC 2021, from 15-18 November

MSA Safety, the global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of sophisticated  safety solutions that protect people and facility infrastructures, is exhibiting at this year’s ADIPEC event in Abu Dhabi from 15-18 November. Hosted by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), ADIPEC is the world’s most influential meeting place where oil, gas, and […]

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Major energy exporters race to lead in global hydrogen trade

Global hydrogen demand could rise by six-fold to 530 Mt in 2050

The time is ripe for the world’s major energy exporters to accelerate the energy transition, and mastering the hydrogen trade could make a difference, says Wood Mackenzie, a Verisk business (Nasdaq:VRSK).   The global energy market was worth an eye-watering US$2 trillion in 2020, contributing to more than 9 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent […]

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Baker Botts and Vinson & Elkins top M&A legal advisers by value and volume for Q1-Q3 2021

Deal value for the sector increased by 16.1% from $192bn during Q1-Q3 2020 to $223bn in Q1-Q3 2021

Baker Botts and Vinson & Elkins were the top mergers and acquisitions (M&A) legal advisers in the oil and gas sector for Q1-Q3 2021 by value and volume, respectively, according to GlobalData.  The leading data and analytics company notes that Baker Botts advised on 20 deals worth $35.9bn, which was the highest value among all […]

Posted inProducts & Services

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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How to strategise for success in driving the energy transition agenda

NOCs must not only understand the latest challenges at hand but also ensure they evolve to endure – something achievable through holistic strategy and technology deployment

With the Middle East demonstrating an unrelenting willingness to combat the climate crisis and make further progress en route to a sustainable future, the immediate future demands anticipation and action in equal measure. While roadmaps have already been established to meet related objectives, the wider energy system is continuously changing in times of disruption and […]

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Aramco Q3 net income rises to $30.4 billion

The company's net income rose 158% year-on-year in Q3 2021

Aramco’s net income for Q3 2021 rose 158% year-on-year (yoy) to $30.4 billion and the company declared a dividend of $18.8 billion to be paid in the fourth quarter. The increase in net income was primarily the result of higher crude oil prices and volumes sold and stronger refining and chemicals margins in Q3, which […]

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Weekly gas and LNG market update

Gas markets, which have been rising for weeks, are now entering a more balanced phase as a result of spot market cautiousness and tightening fundamentals

The marginal decline of Asian spot LNG prices since last week was caused by more cautious Chinese buyers, who have largely retreated from the spot market given forbiddingly high prices. However, prices didn’t have to dive deep as the decline in spot purchases was  balanced by new reported supply disruptions – most recently from Bontang […]

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UK’s Prince Charles highlights “dangerously narrow” window for green recovery

Prince Charles said that "the kingdom's global leadership in energy transition is critically important".

The UK’s Prince Charles addressed the Saudi Green Initiative Forum in Riyadh, noting the importance of cleaner energy and the need for a green recovery. “At last, and after far too long, climate change and biodiversity loss are clear global challenges of paramount importance to the world,” HRH the Prince of Wales said. “At the […]