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GCC chemical industry needs to adopt innovation, sustainability
Since the challenges of sustainability and innovation cannot be faced by the GCC alone, there is growing recognition of the need for collaboration across industries, governments, and international borders
Half a century of Bilfinger's impact in the Middle East
Bilfinger celebrated 50 years in the Middle East, highlighting growth in diverse sectors, commitment to sustainability, and a strong focus on decarbonisation and localised solutions for the region's energy markets, Christian Rugland tells OGN
Seven tips for more effective, efficient plant turnarounds
Effective plant turnarounds rely on early planning, supplier engagement, training, prefabrication, and quality control to ensure efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance long-term system reliability, Mike Aughenbaugh tells OGN
SABIC's Jubail home testament to innovation & sustainability
The human-centric design ethos has resulted in a building replete with features that enhance the experience for the thousands of employees based in Jubail and the local community
SABIC's vision for a greener and more sustainable future
SABIC is pioneering sustainability with circular solutions, carbon neutrality, and community engagement, setting new standards for environmental responsibility and innovation in the global chemicals industry
SABIC EXPO TO SPOTLIGHT PETCHEM ADVANCEMENTS
The SABIC Technical Meeting and Conference 2025 brings together global firms to showcase cutting-edge technologies, foster partnerships, and explore innovations shaping the future of the petrochemical industry
BIG & EFFICIENT: NEW BAHRAIN REFINERY TO BOOST ECONOMY
From a concept in 2015 to finally being brought online on December 18, 2024, the Bapco Modernization Project (BMP) will bring value to the Kingdom of Bahrain through increased monetising of its oil and gas resources, in an efficient manner.
SABIC Exhibition to explore innovative tech in downstream
THE 14th edition of the region's largest petrochemical exhibition will be held from January 2630, 2025, in the Jubail Industrial City of Saudi Arabia.
New Emerson solution reduces energy costs
EMERSON has introduced its Energy Manager solution, a pre-engineered hardware and software offering designed to simplify industrial electricity monitoring.
WEG launches W80 AXgen motor
WEG, a global leader in motor manufacturing, has launched the W80 AXgen electric motor, designed for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
AMETEK launches quartz microbalance analyser
AMETEK Process Instruments has introduced its next-generation quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) moisture analyser, the 3050OLV, a modern update to a product with over 25 years of reliability and performance.
Clariant catalysts to help cut emissions at Hengli's plant
CLARIANT, a sustainability-focused chemical company, has installed its EnviCat N2O-S catalyst at Hengli Petrochemical's nitric acid plant in Dalian, China.
TotalEnergies installs methane devices
AS part of its ambition to aim for near-zero methane emissions by 2030, TotalEnergies announces that the company is going a step further in the monitoring and reduction of its methane emissions with the deployment of continuous, real-time detection equipment at all of its operated Upstream sites.
More countries declare support for plans to triple nuclear power
AT the COP29 UN climate change conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, six additional countries El Salvador, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Nigeria, and Turkey have joined the call to triple global nuclear energy capacity by 2050, reported World Nuclear News.
Singapore allocates $74 million for green marine energy
SINGAPORE'S of S State, Alvin Tan, announced a SGD$100 million ($74 million) government investment to boost green growth in the marine and offshore energy sector over the next five years at OSEA 2024. The three-day tradeshow attracted over 500 exhibitors and 15,000+ attendees from 100 countries.
India, donor countries abandon energy transition partnership
INDIA will not proceed with the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) initially discussed with donor countries like the US and Germany, aimed at aiding its transition from fossil fuels, particularly coal.
Aramco, Rongsheng in deal for Sasref expansion
SAUDI oil giant Aramco has anSA nounced that it has, along with its key affiliate Saudi Aramco Jubail ReCompany finery (Sasref) signed a development framework agreement with Chinese group Rongsheng Petrochemical at a special event in Beijing that paves the way for expansion of a vital Sasref faclity in Jubail.
Adnoc launches work on low-carbon Ruwais LNG
ADNOC, the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, has announced the launch of its low-carbon Ruwais liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in the AI Dhafra Region.
ITA expands decarbonisation efforts in Bahrain, UAE
THE Industrial Transition Accelerator (ITA) has announced partnerships with the governments of the UAE and Bahrain to expand its efforts in industrial decarbonisation across the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region.
Adipec facilitates over $10bn deals
MORE than $10 billion in deals were facilitated at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (Adipec) 2024, underscoring its significance in the energy sector.
Africa MDBs need 2.4pc for methane funding
A study by AfriCatalyst on the role of multiAn lateral development banks (MDBs) in supporting methane reduction initiatives in Africa reveals that MDBs would need to allocate just 2.4 per cent of their assets to meet the $48 billion annual funding requirement for reducing methane emissions by 2030.
Ghana positions itself as Africa's LNG hub
GHANA has emerged as -a globally competitive oil and gas market due to policy reforms and regulatory changes.
CMAG to unlock Africa's critical minerals potential
THE Critical Minerals Africa Group (CMAG) has been launched by global leaders in the critical minerals industry to unlock Africa's full potential in the critical minerals sector.
Africa has 45pc global clean energy potential
IN a speech at the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP 29), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President and Chairman of the Boards of Directors of the African Development Bank Group, highlighted Africa's vast natural capital.
Achieving cyber resilience in the oil and gas industry
The rising threat of cyberattacks and data breaches requires industry operators to implement comprehensive, long-term strategies using all available technologies, with focus on system lifecycle and supply chain management, Steven Kenny tells OGN
Italian firms to remain aligned with UAE's energy goals
Italian companies are at the forefront of sustainable innovation in the energy sector, and we see a clear alignment between Italy's approach and the UAE's sustainability goals, Valerio Soldani tells OGN
Thermal energy impacts finance, sustainability
UNLEASHING the green power of geothermal energy is a dream rapidly coming true thanks to its promise to deliver on-demand power and heat 24/7.
GEODE bridging gap between oil & gas and geothermal
Collaboration between oil and gas, and geothermal industries is essential for meeting clean energy demands, with GEODE accelerating geothermal technology development to become a key component of the future energy landscape, Karine Kleinhaus tells OGN
Carbon capture tech critical to boost Mideast climate action
Carbon capture solutions could be a key factor for climate action efforts and could significantly contribute to the Middle East's decarbonisation goals and help fast-track progress, Matt Spalding tells OGN
Oil States launches world-first low impact workover package
The LIWP is specifically engineered to empower operators to safely and cost-effectively plug and abandon aging subsea wells while minimising wellhead loads and streamlining operations