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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.
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September 2025
Oil and Gas News
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.
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September 2025
Oil and Gas News
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.
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September 2025
Oil and Gas News
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.
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September 2025
Oil and Gas News
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
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September 2025
Oil and Gas News
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.
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September 2025
Oil and Gas News
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 min |
September 2025
Oil and Gas News
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.
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September 2025
Oil and Gas News
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
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September 2025
Oil and Gas News
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
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September 2025
Oil and Gas News
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
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September 2025
Oil and Gas News
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.
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September 2025
Oil and Gas News
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
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September 2025
Oil and Gas News
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
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September 2025
Oil and Gas News
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).
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September 2025
Oil and Gas News
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 min |
September 2025
Oil and Gas News
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.
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September 2025
Oil and Gas News
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.
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September 2025
Oil and Gas News
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.
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September 2025
Oil and Gas News
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 min |
September 2025
Oil and Gas News
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 min |
September 2025
Oil and Gas News
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.
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September 2025
Oil and Gas News
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
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September 2025
Oil and Gas News
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.
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September 2025
Oil and Gas News
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 min |
September 2025
Oil and Gas News
Honda demos stationary FC power station
HONDA and Tokuyama have launched a demonstration project in Shunan City,
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September 2025
Oil and Gas News
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.
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September 2025
Oil and Gas News
SLB buys well intervention software company
GLOBAL energy technology company SLB has acquired Stimline Digital, a leading cloudbased software company specialising in well intervention.
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September 2025
Oil and Gas News
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 min |
September 2025
Oil and Gas News
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
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