LNG has been embraced as a commercially attractive and eco-friendly fossil fuel, and the global industry is set to see the emergence of new gas giants, with Australia competing against traditional LNG exporters such as Qatar, states new research by energy experts GBI Research. The report states that
The launch of the first three tug boats built at Erhama Bin Jaber Al Jalahma Shipyard, Qatar for Milaha and Qatar Petroleum’s Port of Mesaieed was celebrated on November 19 with a naming ceremony at shipbuilder Nakilat-Damen Shipyards Qatar (NDSQ). The three 18m-long tug boats are the first of a 19-
The China Classification Society (CCS) has become the last classification provider, among the members of International Association of Classification Societies (IACS), which has ceased to provide its services to Iranian vessels due to sanctions imposed by the European Union and the United States over
The Government of Pakistan (GOP) aims to secure long-term energy supply for Pakistan to sustain economic growth. Pakistan requires an adequate supply of competitive energy to be made available to industrial and commercial customers. At present, the gas demand and supply for Pakistan indicates a gap
Iran has started drilling the first development well at South Pars gas field’s phases 22-24. The Sina drilling rig, the same rig that drilled the phases’ first exploratory well, is drilling the development well, the IRNA News Agency reported. The first exploratory well of phases 22-24 of the South P
Dana Gas has signed a set of agreements with the Sharjah and Ajman Governments to jointly develop the shared field located around 40 kilometers off the two coasts. These included a unitization agreement for management of the shared field, gas sales and purchase agreements, and the joint operating ag
Dana Gas the Middle East’s first and largest regional and private-sector natural gas company has signed a set of agreements with the Sharjah and Ajman Governments to jointly develop the shared field located around 40 kilometers off the two coasts. These included a unitization agreement for managemen
Atwood Beacon rig is expected to arrive at a drilling location in the East Mediterranean tomorrow, globes.co.il has reported. Upon arrival the rig will start drilling on Yam 3 prospect, operated by Shemen Oil and Gas resources. The well is located at the Shemen/387 license, off the coast of Palmachi
Imports of gas from Turkmenistan will be increased to 40 million cubic meters per day, managing director of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC), Javad Owji announced. According to the report of the public relations of the NIGC, he said that Iran is planning to import nearly 40 million cubic mete
Coordination among the gas producing countries and joining new members to Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), whether as permanent or observer, is necessary to bring stability to gas market. Iran’s governor for OPEC, Mohammad Ali Khatibi, made the remarks in an interview with Shana, adding GECF’s
Norway-based DNO International ASA announced today that production from Block 8 offshore the Sultanate of Oman has climbed to a record daily rate of 20,000 barrels of oil and condensate and 60 million cubic feet of gas following completion of a two-well drilling program in the West Bukha field. Thes
The Qatargas Jetty Boil-off Gas Recovery (JBOG) Project recently achieved a major safety milestone, completing ten million man-hours without any lost time injury. Nearly 3000 people from around the world are working on this crucial project, which aims to recover gas currently being flared during Liq
Yemen LNG said that it has on November 13 received formal confirmation from its Lenders Agent, The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd, that the company has achieved unconditional Lenders’ Completion. On 19th May, 2008 Yemen LNG entered into project financing loan agreements with a consortium of inter
Spectrum has announced the start of Phase II of its Multi-Client 3D survey in the Levantine Basin offshore Lebanon. The survey is carried out in cooperation with Fugro and the vessel will acquire the data using 8 streamers. The survey is adjacent to Phase I and is to comprise 1,200 square kilometers
