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Oil and Gas News Magazine - September 2025

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Publisher: Al-Hilal-Publishing-&-Marketing-Group

Category: Business

Language: English

Frequency: Monthly

The definitive news source for the energy markets of the Middle East with a unique global perspective OGN provides authoritative information, OGN magazine is dedicated to deliver the latest news on industry developments in carbon and non-carbon sources of energy, contract information and support for business development strategies for companies concerned with the energy sector. The Platform provides authoritative information, business intelligence, country reports and quality analysis for covering all aspects of the upstream, midstream and downstream sectors across the Middle East Region.

In this issue

Oil and Gas News

Emirati women driving force for environment, sustainability

EMIRATI women are playing a central role in shaping a sustainable and prosperous future for the UAE, said Dr Amna bint Abdullah AI Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, on the occasion of Emirati Women's Day.

1 mins

ENERGY CHIEFS SLAM 'FANTASY' HYPE, PUSH FOR REALITY CHECK

'Pragmatic' voices warn hydrocarbons remain vital as leaders call for balanced, transition strategies

1 mins

ARAMCO POWERS AHEAD WITH UPSTREAM, DOWNSTREAM & ENERGY TRANSITION PLANS

The oil giant posted resilient results in H1 2025, and is expanding upstream and downstream portfolios, accelerating renewables and technology ventures, and is deepening global investments while reinforcing integration strategies across oil, gas, chemicals, and new energies

9 mins

Advancing emissions cuts using technology and nature solutions

Aramco tightens its carbon footprint through efficiency, methane cuts, carbon capture, renewables and nature projects in order to reach the net-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050

7 mins

Strengthening biodiversity & water management to reduce impacts

Aramco is minimising the environmental footprint of its operations through investments in biodiversity protection, advanced water stewardship, air quality measures, and circular economy practices

3 mins

Aramco leveraging AI and big data to drive operational efficiency

The company is deploying a proprietary generative AI models and new supercomputing infrastructure to drastically boost efficiency, cut emissions, and lead the sector's digital transformation

4 mins

Aramco's venture capital boost local entrepreneurial ecosystem, units

By backing startups, from hydrogen innovators to quantum computing pioneers, Aramco is fuelling energy transition, reinforcing its role as an international investor and a local innovation catalyst

3 mins

Aramco strengthens operations with focus on safety, people development

Through advance safety systems and workforce development, Aramco is creating an inclusive, skilled, and future-ready organisation that supports both its employees and the wider communities it serves

2 mins

KAPSARC shapes global energy dialogue with world-class research and policy

The energy think tank is transforming global energy discussions through research, advisory and innovative tools that reflect its growing role in shaping sustainable energy and climate futures

5 mins

ACIC: Pioneering high quality industrial maintenance in Saudi Arabia

The company is helping clients save time and money by deploying cutting-edge technology, localising workmanship, and ensuring swift mobilisation across the Kingdom

3 mins

Smart risk, safer workforce: Rethinking H₂S detection in age of data-driven energy

Connected gas detection systems protect Saudi Arabia's workforce, align with Vision 2030's tech-driven goals, and boost operational resilience in the Kingdom's evolving energy sector

2 mins

Dover's COOK CLEAN system doubles compressor life, cuts emissions

The sealing technology helped a natural gas storage facility overcome premature compressor failures, achieving four years of continuous operation while reducing fugitive emissions to near-zero levels

1 mins

Ensuring water quality in industrial boiler applications with SWAS

Endress+Hauser's solutions ensure precise water quality monitoring, reducing costs, protecting assets, and maintaining compliance in modern power generation

2 mins

Kanoo Energy aligns with Saudi Arabia's vision for industrial advancement

The company's leadership views localisation as a long-term strategic imperative, with a clear focus on building the Kingdom's sovereign industrial and technological capabilities

2 mins

ALUPCO: Transforming visions into reality for Saudi Arabia and beyond

Khaled Abdel-Moneim, CEO of ALUPCO, shares how the aluminium pioneer is shaping the Kingdom's industrial future, localising supply chains, driving sustainability, and preparing for a landmark IPO while delivering comprehensive solutions to global energy clients

7 mins

Interwell's cutting-edge solutions enhance well integrity, efficiency

Advanced retrievable plugs and autonomous systems ensure safety, maximise uptime, and boost operational efficiency in complex, high-stakes well interventions

4 mins

Nabors' expands capabilities and digital transformation in Kingdom

From local manufacturing milestones to groundbreaking automation, Nabors strengthens its position as a trusted partner in Saudi Arabia's energy future

4 mins

Executing critical valve replacement without halting production

STATS Group has successfully completed a 56-inch inline isolation of a crude oil pipeline in Saudi Arabia to enable a scraper trap valve replacement without halting production.

3 mins

Laser magnet technology boosts debris recovery in high-risk well ops

Addressing long-standing challenges in debris management across horizontal and vertical wells, laser-focused magnets are helping enhance oil production rates Qamar uz Zaman tells OGN

3 mins

Axens site expansion to boost TGT catalyst production in Kingdom

The expansion enhances local production in line with Vision 2030 and iktva goals while reducing environmental impact and strengthening regional sustainable energy solutions, Abdulkareem AlYami and Quentin Debuisschert tell OGN

5 mins

AVEVA's digitalisation solutions drive energy transition in GCC

AVEVA's innovative solutions transform legacy energy infrastructure, enabling GCC companies to optimise operations, reduce emissions, and build sustainable systems for a decarbonised future

5 mins

ACWA Power flags off green hydrogen project despite global headwinds

The Yanbu Green Hydrogen Project strengthens Saudi Arabia's global energy-export role alongside the ongoing NEOM venture, underscoring the Kingdom's decarbonisation and Vision 2030 ambitions

2 mins

Refining faces turbulent future amid transition, tech & policy pressures

While closures accelerate in mature markets, modular strategies, low-carbon investments, and petrochemical integration are reshaping industry survival and positioning for 2030 and beyond

5 mins

Cost excellence is a strategic imperative for unlocking Mideast's mining potential

In capital-intensive sectors, cost excellence is increasingly recognised as a key driver of competitiveness resilience, and sustainable value creation, Alexander Shvets and Renat Akimbitov, Managing Directors, Infrastructure and Capital Projects - Metals and Mining, Alvarez & Marsal Middle East, tell OGN

4 mins

Scope 3 emissions emerge as business critical challenge in decarbonisation

Addressing Scope 3 emissions poses significant measurement and reduction challenges; yet technology, regulation and strategic leadership offer powerful levers for decarbonisation and value creation

5 mins

Precision instrumentation is making KSA's data centres more sustainable

As the Kingdom rapidly advances its digital infrastructure, the surging energy demand poses new challenges. However, scale without precision can become a liability, Jay Gadhavi tells OGN

4 mins

Energy firms deploying tech strategies enjoy superior return on investment

A digital-first approach, such as AI, smart grids and digital twins and intelligent computing centres, help energy companies achieve improved ROI, accelerated efficiency and competitive advantage

4 mins

Natural hydrogen can exceed world's demand for hundreds of years

White, gold or natural hydrogen holds huge potential as a clean fuel. Owain Jackson, CEO and co- founder of H2Au.co, explains why we need to actively go looking for it

4 mins

Policy incentives will help accelerate decarbonisation

Despite record growth in renewables, the Middle East's energy trajectory underscores the global paradox of rising emissions alongside clean power expansion, Gael Rouilloux tells OGN

5 mins

GCC's energy edge positions region to lead global plastics recycling shift

By plugging recycling units into existing petrochemical hubs, and leveraging Al, the GCC can scale plastics recycling, while driving economic diversification, Devesh Katiyar, Partner, Strategy& Middle East, tells OGN

5 mins

Researchers try to unlock new pathways for industrial carbon capture

A study shows that advances in chemistry are increasingly positioning carbon capture as a viable solution for large-scale industrial decarbonisation

2 mins

Drill pipe tech transforms drilling with real-time data and power

The DualLink system can boost Middle East well safety, efficiency, cutting emissions, risks with high-speed data, power for smarter drilling, completions, interventions

3 mins

Downhole drilling and completion: Essential phases in O&G extraction

This explainer delves into the distinct roles of drilling and completion in downhole operations, their importance in energy recovery, and latest advancements driving efficiency and sustainability

2 mins

Quaise Energy unveils mm-wave drilling to tap geothermal power

QUAISE Energy has taken a momentous step in unlocking Earth's vast geothermal potential by staging live demonstrations of its trailblazing millimetre-wave drilling technology.

1 mins

Wood expands Middle East footprint to drive energy transition and growth

The company is strengthening its role as a key partner in advancing the region's energy transition and sustainability ambitions, Gerry Traynor, President of Wood's Projects East, tells OGN

6 mins

How the automotive sector is driving innovation towards carbon neutral goals

Lubricant manufacturers are continuously exploring new technologies for sustainable design optimisation and formats for packaging, as well as improved circularity cycles

2 mins

IFS partners with Climatiq for emissions management

IFS, a provider of enterprise cloud and industrial AI software, has announced a strategic partnership with the carbon intelligence platform Climatiq, coinciding with the launch of its new Emissions Management module in IFS Cloud.

1 mins

Oxford Flow trials stemless control valve with Adnoc

OXFORD Flow, a UK-based specialist in flow control equipment, has begun commercial trials of its ES stemless control valve in collaboration with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc).

1 mins

WEG launches new PLC controllers

WEG, an industrial automation and electrical equipment company, has introduced the PLC200, a new addition to its programmable logic controllers (PLC) portfolio.

1 mins

Honda demos stationary FC power station

HONDA and Tokuyama have launched a demonstration project in Shunan City,

1 mins

EWEC to implement UAE's largest carbon capture power plant

EMIRATES Water and Electricity Company (EWEC), a leading company in water and electricity services in the UAE, has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development of the AI Nouf Independent Power Producer (IPP) project.

1 mins

Masdar allocates over $1.68 bn of green bond proceeds

ABU Dhabi-based Masdar has allocated over $1.685 billion in green bond proceeds from 2023 and 2024 to new solar, onshore and offshore wind, and energy storage projects.

1 mins

NESR secures $100m downhole drilling contracts in Kuwait

NATIONAL Energy Services Reunited (NESR), a leading provider of integrated energy services in Mena, has announced multiple, fiveyear downhole drilling contract awards in Kuwait, totalling $100 million.

1 mins

OQEP reaches revenue of $1.1bn for H1 2025

OQ Exploration and Production (OQEP), Oman's exploration and production company, has released its financial results for the first half of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.

1 mins

Data leak at Mexico's power giant poses 'major' national risk

A SIGNIFICANT data leak from Mexico's stateowned Federal Electricity Commission (CFE), which supplies over 99 per cent of the nation's power, has raised alarms.

1 mins

Opec raises 2026 oil demand forecast, cuts supply growth

OPEC has raised its global oil demand forecast for 2026 and trimmed its estimate for supply growth from the US and other producers outside the wider Opec+ group, pointing to a tighter market.

1 mins

US DOE reveals $1bn funding for critical minerals

THE US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a nearly $1 billion programme to strengthen America's supply of critical minerals and materials.

1 mins

Five countries account for 71pc of global nuclear capacity

THE US, France, China, Russia, and South Korea are the top five countries in terms of nuclear electricity generation capacity globally.

1 mins

AEC urges African nations to oppose proposed Plastics Treaty

THE African Energy Chamber (AEC) strongly opposes the proposed Treaty on Plastics, which aims to address plastic pollution.

1 mins

Africa Finance Corporation reports $50bn GDP impact

AFRICA Finance Corporation (AFC), the leading infrastructure solutions provider in Africa, has released its annual Development Impact Report.

1 mins

Solving sampling challenges with probes

Innovative HAG and ASR probes ensure safe, efficient sampling of toxic gases like H2S and SO2, with single-connection design, integrated safety features, and tailored sulphur management for reliable analysis

2 mins

World Hydrogen Asia leads clean energy

THE inaugural World Hydrogen Asia took place in Tokyo from July 8-10, 2025, uniting over 200 senior-level stakeholders from 23 countries across the hydrogen value chain.

1 mins

ESF Mena to drive energy, sustainability

THE 5th Energy & Sustainability Forum (ESF) Mena, a leading platform for industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers, is set to take place in AI Khobar, Saudi Arabia, focusing on driving the future of energy and sustainability in the Middle East, with a particular emphasis on digitalisation and Al.

1 mins

AUTOMA 2025 to promote digitalisation

THE Automation and Digitalisation (AUTOMA) 2025 Congress, taking place on October 13-14 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands will address the urgent need for the oil and gas industry to embrace digitalisation in response to environmental concerns and the demand for efficiency.

1 mins

Advisory firms to join MSGBC 2025

MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025, taking place in Dakar, Senegal from December 9-10, will host top global advisers and institutions to highlight major developments in LNG, green hydrogen, and renewables.

1 mins

NFPA to highlight fire safety standards at Intersec

INTERSEC Saudi Arabia, a platform for security, safety, and fire protection, has formed a collaboration with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) for this year's Fire Protection and Technology Summit.

1 mins

Regional event to discuss base oils, lubricants challenges

THE 20th ICIS Middle Eastern Base Oils and Lubricants Conference is set to take place in Dubai, uniting key players from across the industry.

1 mins

NDT Global adds Entegra

NDT Global, a provider of energy-related diagnostic inspection and integrity solutions, has acquired Entegra, a technology company specialising in Ultra-High-Resolution Magnetic Flux Leakage (UHR MFL) in-line inspection services.

1 mins

SLB buys well intervention software company

GLOBAL energy technology company SLB has acquired Stimline Digital, a leading cloudbased software company specialising in well intervention.

1 mins

Endress+Hauser fully acquires CodeWrights

ENDRESS+HAUSER, a global leader in measurement and automation technology, has become the sole owner of the software company CodeWrights, located in Karlsruhe, Germany.

1 mins

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