Persian Gulf
Technology
Fairfield Geotechnologies Wins Persian Gulf Project
The nearly eight-month project in the Middle East is a significant 4-D opportunity for Fairfield Geotechnologies.
Technology
JDR Bags Safaniya Work From McDermott
Owned and operated by Saudi Aramco, Safaniya is the world’s largest offshore oil field located in the Persian Gulf.
Service Contracts , Technology
Schlumberger CEO Warns Of Tightening Oil Market
The company’s chief executive says more global E&P spending is needed to minimize an impending production deficit.
Field Development , Technology
Fugro Undertakes Marine, Land Surveys For UAE’s Hail, Ghasha Gas Development
Fugro has commenced a program of geophysical and geotechnical surveys for Artelia, Abu Dhabi as part of the Hail and Ghasha development, the company said on Jan. 18.
Unconventional
Jordan Develops Oil Shale Reserves To Slash Imports
Jordan enjoys significant reserves of oil shale, which underlie more than 70 percent of Jordanian territory.
Field Development , Technology
Total Returns To Iran With South Pars Agreement
The first part of the two-piece South Pars Phase 11 project in the Persian Gulf could cost about $2 billion.
Field Development
Abu Dhabi Turns Focus To Offshore
Abu Dhabi will look increasingly to the offshore as it bids to ramp up oil output to 3.5 MMbbl/d over the next five years from 2.7 MMbbl/d currently.