The Syrian National Coalition, consisting of opposition groups in the Syrian civil war, has condemned the oil and gas exploration deal the Syrian government yesterday signed with the Russian oil company Soyuzneftegaz. In a press release issued yesterday, the Syrian Coalition said it “condemns the As
Hibiscus Petroleum Berhad has announced that Masirah Oil Limited, a jointly-controlled entity of Lime Petroleum Plc (“Lime”), suspended (on 19 December 2013), for safety reasons, its 1st exploration well, Masirah North North #1 (“MNN #1”) in Block 50 Oman for further evaluation. The MNN #1 well was
Mott MacDonald has been appointed project management consultant by the Abu Dhabi Oil Company Limited (ADOC) for the development of the Hail offshore oilfield in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Located approximately 10km south of Mubarraz Island, the expansion will increase current production and secure safe product
His Excellency Khamis Juma Buamim, Chairman of Drydocks World & Maritime World, held discussions on co-operation with Mr. Ravi K. Mehrotra CBE, Executive Chairman of Foresight Limited and Executive Chairman and Co-Chairman – Europe India Chamber of Commerce, Belgium, and in the presence of Mr. Ali B
The U.S. Coast Guard announced on Tuesday the publication of the final rule “Implementation of the Amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, and Changes to National Endorsements” in the Federal Register. This final rule w
Qatargas team, comprising Nationals from Onshore Operations, were recognized for “Best Team Performance” among all participating teams at an LNG process training program held recently in Japan. The three-week training programme was organized by JCCP. Oil and gas professionals from ten countries part
Egyptian Government authorities paid AED 194 million (US$ 53 million), from the current total outstanding receivables of AED 1,210 million (US$ 330 million), to Dana Gas. Payment of $ 42 million has been received in US dollars and the balance in equivalent Egyptian pounds. Including this tranche, du
A senior Iranian diplomat says European countries want to purchase natural gas from Iran. “We can sell our gas to Turkey or Europe. Europe is very eager to buy gas from Iran,” Ebrahim Rahimpour, Deputy Foreign Minister for Asia-Pacific Affairs said, Iran’s SHANA news agency reported. Earlier this mo
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Foster Wheeler announced that subsidiaries of its Global Engineering and Construction Group have been awarded contracts by Saudi Aramco for the provision of engineering and project management services for the development of the Fadhili Gas Program in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arab
Managing Director of National Iranian Gas Exports Company Ali-Reza Kameli has stressed the need for acquiring LNG technology in order to win a share in distant export markets. “Access to LNG industry will increase our share of gas trade and will push us closer to our main objective, which is acquiri
BP today said that 2013 had been its most successful year for new field exploration for almost a decade. During the year, BP has participated in 15 completed wildcat exploration wells which have resulted in seven potentially commercial discoveries, giving a new field exploration success rate of over
Technip was awarded by Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) a contract, worth over USD 400 million, for consultancy services for project management and engineering. This deals with the construction of new oil and gas infrastructure facilities, as well as the upgrading of existing facilities, in Kuwait. Technip
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 16, 2013:- Four of the largest and most modern Ship To Shore (STS) quay cranes have arrived at DP World’s new Jebel Ali Container Terminal 3 (T3), due to open next year. This is the first batch of 19 quay cranes due to be delivered in the next few months [&helli
