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Compact reactor could propel Mideast's nuclear ambitions
A TRANSFORMATIVE leap in nuclear energy is on the horizon as Terra Innovatum unveils its micro-modular reactor (MMR), offering the Gulf region a fast, safe, and scalable pathway to carbon-free power.
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August 2025
Oil and Gas News
Global oil demand ‘springs back’ with vigour despite headwinds ahead
Driven by Asian demand and summer travel, oil consumption rebounds sharply in 2025, but experts caution slow-growth forecasts may understate the recovery’s strength amid non-OECD resilience and surprisingly tight markets
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August 2025
Oil and Gas News
Cement integrity under CO2 exposure remains ongoing industry challenge
New cement blends, additives, and diagnostic technologies are being tested to address the durability risks of wellbore cement in CO2-rich environments, especially in enhanced oil recovery applications
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August 2025
Oil and Gas News
CLEAN ENERGY 'BEATS' FOSSIL FUELS ON GLOBAL COSTS
In a dramatic shift that underscores a global energy transformation, renewable power projects have decisively outpaced fossil fuels in cost competitiveness, according to a new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
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August 2025
Oil and Gas News
Summit to address LNG’S role in energy security
THE 25th World LNG Summit & Awards, will bring together senior energy leaders to discuss the critical role of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and natural gas in achieving energy security, economic stability, and decarbonisation.
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July 2025
Oil and Gas News
Women navigating career growth, drive leadership in evolving energy sector
Marwah Almatrooshi and Helen Fennell share how adaptability, ambition, and mentorship fuel their dynamic careers, inspiring women to lead and innovate in the energy sector’s complex landscape
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July 2025
Oil and Gas News
Long lifespan, recyclability: Can Fe/V flow battery drive transition?
With the cost and efficiency gap with lithium-ion batteries narrowing, the Fe/V flow battery offers a robust, eco-friendly solution to power the world’s sustainable future
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July 2025
Oil and Gas News
Al Ghais calls for $17trn investment in oil
In a keynote speech at the 2025 Global Energy Show in Calgary, Opec Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais emphasised the critical role of sustained investment in the oil industry.
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July 2025
Oil and Gas News
CRTS expands pipeline coating sector with acquisition, robotic systems
CRTS Global's recent acquisition makes it the only one-stop service provider offering an end-to-end solution for internal and external field joint coatings, Bryan Kirchmer tells OGN
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July 2025
Oil and Gas News
Global protective & marine coatings market to reach $39.56bn by 2032
Protective coatings safeguard oil and gas assets, enhancing durability and efficiency in harsh onshore and offshore environments, driven by rising energy demands and sustainability trends
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July 2025
Oil and Gas News
AEC calls on World Bank to lift O&G financing ban
THE African Energy Chamber (AEC) is urging the World Bank to end its ban on financing upstream oil and gas projects, as it is essential for Africa's long-term energy transition. Around 600 million Africans still lack access to electricity, which is growing due to the pandemic. The AEC believes that Africa must be empowered to grow its energy mix pragmatically, using both fossil fuels and renewables.
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July 2025
Oil and Gas News
Precision pipeline intervention enables seamless gas segregation in Oman
STATS Group completes complex hot tapping and BISEP® line stopping for OQGN's 48-inch gas pipeline in Oman, ensuring safe, sustainable integration of Sur gas supply station extension, Mark Gault, Vice President Middle East, STATS Group, tells OGN
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July 2025
Oil and Gas News
Sentinel set for growth after new identity
SENTINEL Subsea, a provider of subsea well integrity monitoring solutions, has launched a refreshed brand to reflect its rapid growth and global expansion.
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July 2025
Oil and Gas News
G7 skirts climate action amid wildfire threats
AT the G7 leaders' summit in Kananaskis, climate change received only a passing mention in the Chair's summary, despite rising global concern, according to IISD.
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July 2025
Oil and Gas News
Revcoo's carbon capture tech offers to boost GCC's decarbonisation drive
By partnering with regional players, Revcoo aims to make cryogenic carbon capture a mainstream decarbonisation lever, not only for exports but also for local sustainability goals, Hugo Lucas tells OGN
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July 2025
Oil and Gas News
World Utilities Congress promotes sustainability
THE World Utilities Congress 2025, hosted by TAQA, focusing on \"Innovating for a New Age isters, and CEOs from around the world.
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July 2025
Oil and Gas News
Industry to save cost, extend life of FPSOS through digital twin tech
ABS and Akselos have announced a partnership to develop a technical assessment for structural digital twin technology.
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July 2025
Oil and Gas News
Marsa LNG - Sohar LNG Bunkering Terminal (SLNGB)
Marsa LNG is set to develop and operate the Sohar LNG Bunkering Terminal in Oman, aiming to establish the country as a regional LNG bunkering hub capable of supplying LNG as fuel to marine vessels.
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July 2025
Oil and Gas News
Opec Fund Forum signs deals worth $720m
THE fourth Opec Fund Development Forum in Vienna, Austria, concluded with a strong slate of new commitments, loan agreements, and strategic partnerships to advance inclusive transition and sustainable development.
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July 2025
Oil and Gas News
AI Jaber calls for unity on AI investment
DR. SULTAN AI Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and CEO of Adnoc emphasised the need for collaboration among energy, technology, finance, and policy sectors to seize the unprecedented investment opportunities presented by artificial intelligence (AI).
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July 2025
Oil and Gas News
Mining sector expansion aims to bring economic prosperity to Sultanate
Oman's transformative journey in mining includes establishing a national trading company and embracing green technologies to maximise resource value and drive sustainable economic growth
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July 2025
Oil and Gas News
Adnoc Distribution targets 25pc emissions cut
A DNOC Distribution has set an ambitious Decarbonisation Roadmap to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity by 25 per cent by 2030, aligning with the UAE's Net Zero by 2050 goal.
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July 2025
Oil and Gas News
Lummus acquires NAPCON from Neste
LUMMUS Technology, a provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, has announced the closing of its acquisition of the NAPCON portfolio, the digital technology business of Neste.
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July 2025
Oil and Gas News
Kuwait to host conferences on digital transformation in energy
KUWAIT is set to host two significant conferences in September, aiming to become a global benchmark for energy innovation and industrial excellence.
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July 2025
Oil and Gas News
Eco-friendly guardians: The rise of sustainable corrosion inhibitors
By harnessing nature’s bounty, such as plant extracts, bio-based compounds, and innovative nanotechnologies, vital infrastructure could be protected without compromising environmental integrity, and the Middle East is poised to lead this green revolution
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July 2025
Oil and Gas News
Cargostore launches toilets for offshore
CARGOSTORE Worldwide, a supplier of DNV and ISO certified shipping containers for onshore and offshore projects, has partnered with Griffin Special Projects to introduce the LiftaLoo, a portable welfare units for the offshore market.
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July 2025
Oil and Gas News
Paradigm launches facility in Houston
PARADIGM has announced the opening of an expanded facility in Houston to support its continued growth.
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July 2025
Oil and Gas News
Green leap: Sultanate's energy giant drives sustainable future
Oman's OQ accelerates its sustainable transition with ambitious decarbonisation, multi-billion dollar green energy investments, and robust social governance, setting a new benchmark for responsible industrial growth in the region
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July 2025
Oil and Gas News
Applying sustainable remediation to petroleum-contaminated soils
Eng Mohamed Zhioua of Enviro-Experts KSA reviews petroleum-related contaminants, available remediation techniques, and provides a deep dive into the framework of in-situ bioremediation, highlighting its application through a successful case study in downtown Montreal, Canada
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July 2025
Oil and Gas News
World Bank embraces nuclear energy funding
IN a major policy shift, the World Bank has lifted its longstanding ban on financing nuclear energy projects, aiming to bolster global electricity access and foster development.
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