AMEC, the international engineering and project management company, has been awarded a Project Management Consultancy services contract by Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company (ADMA OPCO) for their Umm Lulu Phase-2 full field development projects offshore United Arab Emirates (UAE). The contract is wo
RasGas Company celebrated an unprecedented record of 100 million work manhours Lost Time Incident (LTI) free at a ceremony in Ras Laffan. This impressive achievement became a reality as a result of RasGas’ on-going commitment to safety and through its stringent safety strategies, systems and process
The Qatargas Jetty Boil-Off Gas (JBOG) Project team recently celebrated its fifth Safety Day at Ras Laffan Industrial City (RLIC). Held at the JBOG Project Global Village camp in Ras Laffan Industrial City, the “Safety Day” offered the 2000 JBOG workers not only a brief respite from their grueling w
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Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said his country could become an energy corridor for its eastern oil and gas rich neighbor, Iran. “Development cooperation between Iran and Turkey leads to promote regional stability,” Davutoglu said during the 21st Meeting of the Council of Ministers of Econ
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The PALFINGER Group finalized the contracts for two acquisitions. The majority takeovers of Palfinger systems GmbH and the Megarme Group will expand PALFINGER’s portfolio for the shipping and offshore industries as the Group will henceforth provide access and working systems meeting the special dema
ADPC, the master developer of ports and industrial zones has won a much sought after Abu Dhabi Award for Excellence in Government Performance (ADAEP). ADPC was presented with the “Strategic Transformation Project / Team” by His Highness Sheikh Hazza Bin Zayed Al Nahyan for the Khalifa Port Project a
DP World marked the 42nd National Day of the UAE with Emirati-themed festivities and events for its customers, partners, employees and friends at its global Head Office in Jebel Ali Port & Free Zone. Hundreds of people including high-level representatives of DP World customers, government officials,
Iran and Pakistan expressed their enthusiasm for formulating a road map and a more realistic time schedule for the implementation of their IP gas pipeline project. In a meeting between Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Adviser to the Pakistani Prime Minister on National Security and
TOC Events has confirmed that Mr Mohammed Sharaf, Group Chief Executive Officer of DP World will deliver the opening keynote address at the upcoming TOC Container Supply Chain Middle East conference, taking place on 9-11 December at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE. With more than two decade
TAQA, the international energy company from Abu Dhabi, has appointed Michael T. McGuinty as General Counsel and Company Secretary. McGuinty, 51, takes over the role in January and will be based in Abu Dhabi. He succeeds Steven Phillips, who retires at the end of 2013. McGuinty will report to Carl Sh
