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Al-backed $17trn investment wave to reshape global industrial infrastructure
Annual infrastructure investment of $10 trillion plus $7 trillion for data centres over five years creates self-perpetuating Al transformation cycle driving additional 1pc global GDP growth, says Mark Moffat
3 min |
January 2026
Oil and Gas News
Saudi Arabia's flagship mega-projects signal industrial transformation era
$180 billion infrastructure offensive transforms Kingdom into a manufacturing powerhouse through integrated refining and petrochemicals expansion
3 min |
January 2026
Oil and Gas News
Fadhili Gas Plant Expansion - Package 2 - Sulphur Recovery Units (SRUS)
BACKGROUND Aramco is planning for an estimated $4 billion-plus project that will expand the output potential of the Fadhili gas plant by 1.5 billion cu ft a day (cf/d) through the addition of three processing trains, each with a capacity of 500 million cf/d.
1 min |
January 2026
Oil and Gas News
Going beyond tradition: The power of advanced catalysts and adsorbents
Advanced catalysts and adsorbents offer a powerful means of enhancing refinery performance while managing risk, without committing to disruptive process changes Dr Meritxell Vila-Fontes tells OGN
5 min |
January 2026
Oil and Gas News
SAUDI ARABIA CEMENTS GLOBAL REFINING AND MANUFACTURING LEADERSHIP
The Kingdom accelerates downstream integration through strategic partnerships, targeting 4 million bpd crude-to-chemicals conversion by 2030 while maintaining supply reliability
6 min |
January 2026
Oil and Gas News
IFS Loops' digital workers 'revolutionise industrial enterprise operations
Agentic Al technology achieves up to 40 per cent error reduction whilst freeing quarter of top talent for strategic work, Somya Kapoor tells OGN
4 min |
January 2026
Oil and Gas News
RENEWABLES SURGE TO RECORD HIGHS AS FOSSIL FUELS MOUNT FIERCE FIGHTBACK
The energy landscape is locked in a fierce, data-driven competition as renewables reach unprecedented global penetration, forcing fossil fuel entities to diversify and reinforce their market position amid soaring global demand
6 min |
December 2025
Oil and Gas News
Adnoc Drilling to buy 80pc stake in MBPS
ADNOC Drilling Company has entered into definitive agreement to acquire 80 per cent of MB Petroleum Services (MBPS), one of the leading drilling and oilfield services (OFS) providers in the region with operations in Oman, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.
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December 2025
Oil and Gas News
IEA reverses oil demand peak forecast amid policy shifts
THE International Energy Agency (IEA) has dramatically revised its energy outlook, now projecting that oil demand could continue growing through to 2050 rather than peaking by 2030 as previously forecast.
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December 2025
Oil and Gas News
GPCA Forum to highlight collaboration
THE Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) will hold its 19th Annual GPCA Forum around the theme \"Catalysing Competitiveness through Strategic Partnerships,\" highlighting the importance of collaboration, innovation, and sustainability in the global chemical industry.
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December 2025
Oil and Gas News
Aramco seals $30bn deals, MoUs with US firms
ARAMCO has announced 17 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements with a potential total value of more than $30 billion with major companies in the US, through its Aramco Group Companies.
1 min |
December 2025
Oil and Gas News
Al, digital twins are modernising power systems, accelerating path to net-zero
The future energy operating system will use Al to predict and balance supply and demand, ensuring resilience, and enabling new energy markets
5 min |
December 2025
Oil and Gas News
ITT completes $25m Saudi IP facility expansion
ITT has completed the second phase of a planned $25 million expansion of its Industrial Process (IP) manufacturing facility in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
1 min |
December 2025
Oil and Gas News
Nuclear power hits record highs as industry eyes ambitious 2050 targets
Global nuclear generation reached unprecedented levels in 2024, whilst mounting pressure from data centres and climate commitments drives accelerated expansion plans
4 min |
December 2025
Oil and Gas News
WFES will 'bridge' climate policy, action innovations
THE 18th World Future Energy Summit (WFES), held as part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) from January 13-15, 2026, is set to be the Middle East's platform for renewable energy, clean tech, and sustainable innovation.
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December 2025
Oil and Gas News
Swagelok's top 5 best practices for designing hydrogen fluid systems
With a complete suite of products and services for hydrogen applications, Swagelok helps build solutions more quickly, easily, and reliably
3 min |
December 2025
Oil and Gas News
Oilfield complications in production wells: Practical application for ESP protection
Where conventional methods offer partial solutions, solid inhibitor containers, such as TRIL, have shown superior performance in mitigating scale, paraffin, and corrosion in wells, writes Stanislav Lialin, founder of L-Reagent
4 min |
December 2025
Oil and Gas News
SLB unveils new agentic AI assistant for energy sector
SLB, an energy technology company, has launched Tela, an advanced Al assistant designed specifically for the upstream energy sector.
1 min |
December 2025
Oil and Gas News
CO2 storage monitoring ensures project safety through proven technologies
Commercial-scale carbon capture projects deploy extensive risk-based monitoring systems across atmosphere, biosphere and subsurface zones to verify permanent geological storage integrity
2 min |
December 2025
Oil and Gas News
Swire Energy Services rebrands to SES Energy
SWIRE Energy Services (SES) has rebranded to SES Energy following its acquisition by Davidson Kempner, signalling a strategic shift in growth and diversification.
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December 2025
Oil and Gas News
Emirates Biotech launches new generation of PLA biopolymers
EMIRATES Biotech has launched its Embio product range, featuring PolyLactic Acid (PLA) biopolymers as a sustainable alternative to traditional plastics.
1 min |
December 2025
Oil and Gas News
Hydrogen Arabia highlights circular carbon economy
SAUDI ARABIA will host the inaugural Hydrogen Arabia Summit & Exhibition on December 8-9, 2025 at Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC, positioning the Kingdom as a hub for hydrogen and clean energy.
1 min |
December 2025
Oil and Gas News
ALUPCO pioneers sustainable aluminium for the energy transition era
The Saudi aluminium giant marks 50 years by accelerating green manufacturing, solar frame production and circular economy initiatives ahead of its 2027 IPO
6 min |
December 2025
Oil and Gas News
RENEWABLES SURGE TO RECORD HIGHS AS FOSSIL FUELS MOUNT FIERCE FIGHTBACK
The energy landscape is locked in a fierce, data-driven competition as renewables reach unprecedented global penetration, forcing fossil fuel entities to diversify and reinforce their market position amid soaring global demand
6 min |
December 2025
Oil and Gas News
Global renewable energy surges as solar and wind reshape power landscape
Solar photovoltaics accelerates dramatically whilst wind confronts manufacturing and policy challenges, with China dominating both sectors despite regional variations and obstacles across markets
3 min |
December 2025
Oil and Gas News
Global methane trajectory sounds alarm as nations race to respond
Studies of methane emissions reveal rising global levels, urging rapid deployment of cost-effective solutions, as monitoring systems expand and data-driven transparency reshapes the global abatement landscape
5 min |
December 2025
Oil and Gas News
Carbon Direct acquires Pachama
CARBON Direct, a carbon management company, has acquired the climate technology firm Pachama.
1 min |
December 2025
Oil and Gas News
LEWA's micro-metering pump range expands
LEWA, a leader in advanced diaphragm pumps, has expanded its micro-metering pump portfolio with two new models, the MAH4 and MBH6, offering greater flexibility in flow and pressure for cost-efficient gas odorisation.
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December 2025
Oil and Gas News
Making carbon capture a reality through proprietary separation technology
With a dedicated carbon capture solution portfolio, Sulzer addresses the specific requirements of various solvent-based technologies at scale, Dr Rafic Traboulssi, Strategic Business Development, tells OGN
5 min |
December 2025
Oil and Gas News
More promises as COP30 'global mutirao unites world for faster climate action
The Belem summit delivered a minimal foundation for action, far too slow and weak to match the climate crisis urgency, confirming the persistent chasm between ambition and real emission cuts
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