Chairman and Managing Director of ExxonMobil Egypt, Amr Abou Eita, said the supermajor plans to expand its upstream exploration in Egypt while growing Mobil service stations network across the country. Eita added: “Additionally, we are interested in evaluating low-carbon solutions opportunities. The recent relocation to a state-of-the-art new head office is a reflection of a […]
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Omani contractor Galfar wins $726 million contract from PDO
Leading Omani construction firm Galfar Engineering and Contracting has been awarded a multi-year contract worth $726 million covering the delivery of off-plot facilities for the Qarn Alam oil field. According to a report by Omani Observer, the contract was awarded following a competitive tender process by state-owned Petroleum Development of Oman (PDO), and Galfar was […]
Nigeria awards million-dollar exploration contract for onshore project
Seismic acquisition technology and solutions provider STRYDE, has been awarded a contract worth over $1 million for the supply of 10,000 seismic receiver nodes and its “Nimble” node receiver system for an onshore oil and gas project in Nigeria. STRYDE’s seismic sensor technology will be utilised on an upcoming 3D seismic survey conducted by Nigerian […]
QatarEnergy strikes oil again in Namibia
QatarEnergy announced today a light oil discovery in the Jonker-1X deep-water exploration well, which marks the company’s third recent discovery offshore Namibia. The well was drilled to a total depth of 6,168 meters in a water depth of 2,210 meters. The acquired data is being evaluated while further appraisal is planned to determine the size […]
Nominations open: Middle East Energy Awards to recognise Upstream Project of the Year
This award will recognise an ambitious, strategic and innovative project that optimises or streamlines exploration/production, reflecting leading behaviour in this segment of the market
Eni appoints new chief upstream officer
Alessandro Puliti will take on the role after 29 years at the company in various roles
BGP completes seismic survey for Saudi Aramco
BGP crew 8615 have completed 50,000km survey contract in Saudi Arabia
Shell consortium signs Majnoon contract
Anglo-Dutch supermajor sings 20-year service contract for Iraq field
Dragon Oil sees production rise by 11%
Despite rise the figure was still short of forecasts made by company
ENOC looks to pay up to US$1.5bn for Dragon Oil
Dubai’s state-owned energy giant confirms plans to buy E&P company