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Yokogawa unveils new CENTUM VP system
YOKOGAWA Electric Corporation has unveiled the next-generation Release 7 concept and launched Release 7.01 of the CENTUM™ VP (CENTUM VP R7) integrated production control system, marking the 10th generation of the CENTUM series.
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July 2025
Oil and Gas News
LAND offers real-time visuals of boiler sidewalls
LAND, an industry expert in thermal imaging technology, has provided real-time visualisation of the grate and boiler sidewalls using mid-wavelength thermal imaging. This allows operators to monitor slag buildup, optimise drying, burning, and burnout zone temperatures, and predict maintenance, outages, and cleaning schedules to reduce downtime and improve safety.
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July 2025
Oil and Gas News
OMAN'S ENERGY REVOLUTION: BRIDGING HYDROCARBONS AND GREEN HORIZONS
Oman, a nation historically anchored by its significant hydrocarbon wealth, is proactively navigating the complexities of a global energy transition, moving beyond its legacy oil and gas endowments while simultaneously leveraging them to build a robust foundation for a greener future
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July 2025
Oil and Gas News
OQ forges clear path to secure country's energy future
In 2024, OQ delivered two major IPOs, while also ramping up Duqm refinery to 110 per cent capacity, pushing green hydrogen pilot plans, and demonstrating digital innovation and global growth ambitions
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July 2025
Oil and Gas News
European businesses pivot to balance energy transition goals
The new EU climate flexibility aligns with the industry's pragmatic shift to sustainable, cost-effective energy strategies, which encourage scalable solutions tailored to regional and sectoral needs
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July 2025
Oil and Gas News
Marsa LNG project to set global standards for 'cleaner' fuels
IN the port of Sohar, northern Oman, the Marsa LNG project, a joint venture between TotalEnergies and OQ Exploration and Production (OQEP), is reshaping the global energy landscape.
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July 2025
Oil and Gas News
Advances in multiphase flow modelling boost oil pipeline efficiency
Cutting-edge computational models and experimental research, like AspenTech's HYSYS and Tulsa Unified Model, enhance multiphase flow predictions, improving safety, cost-efficiency, and sustainability in oil and gas pipeline operations
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July 2025
Oil and Gas News
MEE generates $4.08bn in business
MIDDLE East Energy 2025, held under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, concluded in Dubai, at Dubai World Trade Centre with $4.08 billion in business generated.
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July 2025
Oil and Gas News
O&G pipelines sector poised for robust growth on rising energy demand
Both onshore and offshore markets are poised for sustained growth, with the Asia-Pacific region offering significant opportunities for infrastructure development, and the industry's ability to adapt through innovation
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July 2025
Oil and Gas News
Could China step in after US cuts funding for energy transitions overseas?
Chinese international cooperation mechanisms such as the Belt and Road Initiative could fill the gaps left by US withdrawal, writes Zhou Xiaozhu, an analyst with the Rock Institute for Global Decarbonization Progress, working on climate change and energy transition issues
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July 2025
Oil and Gas News
IoT enhances pipeline safety, efficiency, and environmental protection
The future of pipeline monitoring lies in the convergence of IoT with emerging technologies like AI, 5G, and blockchain, which promise to enhance the reliability, security, and efficiency of monitoring systems, ensuring the safe and sustainable operation of oil and gas pipelines
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July 2025
Oil and Gas News
Firms partner to boost data centre capacity
EATON and Siemens Energy are partnering to develop a fast-track approach to building data centres with integrated onsite power.
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July 2025
Oil and Gas News
AMRs offer game-changing opportunity for Middle East’s energy sector
The democratisation of AMRs presents a game-changing opportunity for the Middle East's energy sector, but realising its full potential requires a holistic approach to optimisation, Meriem Debbabi, Head of Industrial and Consumer - MENA, Endava, tells OGN
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July 2025
Oil and Gas News
Selecting the right material for corrosion resistance matters
An offshore platform can have nearly 50,000 ft of tubing, more than 20,000 fluid system components, no fewer than 10,000 fittings, and as many as 8,000 mechanical connections. That's why when selecting materials, it is important to choose corrosion-resistant metals
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July 2025
Oil and Gas News
Ostrich fat waste: A unique green shield against steel corrosion
The implications of ostrich fat waste as a corrosion inhibitor extend beyond the laboratory, allowing industries, such as oil and gas, where steel pipelines face constant acid exposure, to benefit significantly
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July 2025
Oil and Gas News
Algeria's licensing round to attract $50bn
ALGERIA is experiencing a surge in exploration and production projects following its latest licensing round, which is expected to lead to a $50 billion investment drive over the next four years.
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July 2025
Oil and Gas News
Qapqa to support building 300km gas pipeline for Aramco
QAPQA, an automated pipeline welding technology company, has secured a contract with A-HAK Pijpleidingen Saudi for Package 9 of Saudi Aramco's Master Gas System-3 (MGS-3) project.
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July 2025
Oil and Gas News
OPAL powers Omani workforce development in energy sector
OPAL champions comprehensive training and employment programmes, fostering a skilled Omani workforce for a sustainable energy future and driving national economic growth
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July 2025
Oil and Gas News
Exploration of new blocks in 2025 to drive energy security
OMAN is vigorously pursuing new investment in its oil and gas sector in 2025, launching several licensing rounds and extending key concessions to bolster production capacity and ensure longterm energy security.
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July 2025
Oil and Gas News
Kanoo Energy showcases localisation prowess at Saudi Industry Forum
KANOO Energy, a division of Kanoo Industrial & Energy, part of the Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Company, participated in the Saudi Industry Forum 2025, held from June 23 to 25 at the Dhahran Convention and Exhibition Centre, Saudi Arabia, under the patronage of the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources.
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July 2025
Oil and Gas News
Aramco CEO urges 'realistic' path to energy transition
AMIN Nasser, President and CEO of Aramco, recently delivered a sobering assessment of the global energy transition, calling for a pragmatic shift away from what he described as an \"oversold and under-delivered\" narrative.
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July 2025
Oil and Gas News
UK offshore risks manpower shortage
A REPORT from Robert Gordon University (RGU) has warned that the UK risks losing tens of thousands of offshore energy jobs by 2030 unless urgent and coordinated action is taken.
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July 2025
Oil and Gas News
CLEAN TECH LEADS CHARGE IN GLOBAL ENERGY INVESTMENTS
Pivotal shift towards sustainable energy underpins record investment in 2025
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July 2025
Oil and Gas News
OMCORR25 will be hub for tech transformation
THE 3rd edition of the Oman Corrosion and Materials Innovation Summit (OMCORR25) aims to serve as a central platform for technological transformation and scientific collaboration by uniting industry leaders and innovative thinkers in the fields of materials science, engineering, industrial innovation, and corrosion management.
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June 2025
Oil and Gas News
Hydrocarbon sector needs $17.4 trillion investments
THE hydrocarbon sector requires cumulative investments of $17.4 trillion by 2050 to meet rising demand, and to generate the additional 5 mb/d needed on average every year to stay at the current overall supply levels, according to Haitham Al Ghais, Secretary General of Opec.
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June 2025
Oil and Gas News
Nexos expands into onshore energy EPC market
NEXOS, a leading provider of Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) services in the offshore energy sector, has expanded its onshore services division to 300 people.
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June 2025
Oil and Gas News
Drone training launched in KSA
TERRA Drone Arabia, the local arm of Terra Drone Corporation in Saudi Arabia, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Inspection Technology and Quality Assurance National Institute (ITQAN) to introduce a structured, multi-level Drone Inspection Training Programme.
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June 2025
Oil and Gas News
Acwa Power signs deals worth $500m with US firms
A CWA Power has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth $500 million with US companies, building on its existing partnerships with American firms.
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June 2025
Oil and Gas News
Energy's fire fight: Protecting power, people & planet
Amid increasing fire risks from traditional and renewable energy sources, the sector significantly boosts safety investments, driven by cutting-edge new technologies and escalating climate change concerns
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June 2025
Oil and Gas News
Honeywell opens gas detector line in Abu Dhabi
HONEYWELL has launched a new gas detector assembly line at the Masdar Innovation Center in Abu Dhabi, marking a significant milestone in supporting the UAE’s industrial and localisation objectives.
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