Implementing a new maintenance strategy designed to slash downtime, GE Oil & Gas recently completed the first cycle of gas turbines modular replacement project at the Qatargas liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant in Ras Laffan Industrial City. Qatar increased LNG production time by approximately one we
A delegation representing the Gas Producers Association – GCC Branch, whose headquarters are in Bahrain, made a visit to the offices of Emirates General Petroleum Corporation “Emarat” in Dubai to discuss the preparations for holding the annual conference for the Gas Exporters in GCC, to be held on t
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Chairman of the Executive Council of Abu Dhabi chaired the Executive Council meeting that was attended by H.H. Sheikh Hazza Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Advisor and Vice Ch
With ports and sea freight in the Middle East expanding and regional shipping lines facing unprecedented challenges, leaders in international business and government will meet at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from April 2 to 4 for the World Ports and Trade Summit 2012. Over 4,000
Dana Gas PJSC, the Middle East’s largest regional private sector natural gas company, has announced its preliminary financial results for the year ended 31st December 2011. Financials Dana Gas reported gross revenue of AED 2.5 billion (2010: AED 1.8 billion), from the sale of hydrocarbons, and gross
The first Maritime Security and Surveillance Conference commenced at the Armed Forces Officers Club and Hotel in Abu Dhabi, UAE, addressing both local and regional offshore challenges and threats. An introductory speech delivered by Rear Admiral Christopher Parry CBE, Former Director General DCDC, U
Forth Ports, DP World and Associated British Ports (ABP) announce today that Otter Ports Holdings Ltd, owner of Forth Ports, has acquired the 67% ownership of Tilbury Container Services Ltd (TCS) not already owned by Forth Ports from DP World and ABP. Forth Ports has been a one third shareholder in
On Tuesday 17 January 2012, the military security team on board the fallpipe rockdumping vessel Flintstone succeeded in repelling a pirate attack in the Arabian Sea. The marines used direct fire to confront the immediate threat of a grenade launcher. The pirates approached the Flintstone, owned by o
The Masdar Headquarters (“HQ”) reflects the agility and mission of the organization, promising carbon neutrality and a modular design that will ensure that the building adapts to the requirements and needs of partners, announced Hamad Al Matrooshi, Senior Project Manager for the Masdar City Headquar
The Masdar Headquarters (“HQ”) reflects the agility and mission of the organization, promising carbon neutrality and a modular design that will ensure that the building adapts to the requirements and needs of partners, announced Hamad Al Matrooshi, Senior Project Manager for the Masdar City Headquar
The global LNG market will remain tight until at least 2014, Reuters reported citing Macquarie’s analyst Jason Gammel. “The removal of nuclear generation from the Japanese electricity grid has completely changed their demand for natural gas, and it’s made the LNG market extremely tight until at leas
Pacific Fleet (PF) seventh task unit participating in anti-piracy campaign in the Gulf of Aden has successfully escorted first merchant convoy through safety corridor and on Jan 22 started to form the next one, PF spokesman Capt 1 rank Roman Martov told RIA Novosti. The seventh anti-piracy unit cons
Russian warships deployed in regions of pirate attacks near the Horn of Africa and the Gulf of Aden have significantly contributed to reducing number of captured merchant vessels, and proved effectiveness of measures taken by Russian defense ministry and Russian Navy command to secure commercial shi
Investment in research and innovation and an increased focus on emerging markets will define the renewables industry over the coming years, according to leading industry figures who gathered in Abu Dhabi this week for a high-level discussion at the World Future Energy Summit 2012. Speaking at the pl
