Features / Interview

Rig production to increase in 2009

In the shadow of the current global economic collapse, rumors and concerns spread in every corner stating that the E&P operations in Egypt are to decline and that recent demands for rigs have been cancelled. Eng. Mohamed El-Gohary, President of the Egyptian Petroleum HH for Rig Manufacturing Co (EPHH) replies to these rumors affirming that this strategic industry is in fact flourishing

Chapeau! Gaz de France

Despite its history in the international arena, Gaz de France is considered one of the young exploration and production companies in Egypt. Egypt Oil and Gas met with Jean- Louis Chenel, Gaz de France Egypt General Manager, who told us about the company’s strategies and expansion plans

Protecting the environment securing the future

Petro Environmental Services Company (PESCo) – an international joint venture company established in January 2003 – has become one of the leading companies in environmental protection and marine support. PESCo has a global presence, through its national and international partnerships with world leaders. With centers positioned throughout the Egyptian coastlines, they are able to provide swift response around the clock. Engineer Ashraf Thabet talked to Egypt Oil and Gas Newspaper about the company’s ambitions and current activities.

Master plans: Tapping global economy

After initiating oil, dominating gas, will Egypt master petrochemicals? An interview with HE Eng. Sameh Fahmy, Minister of Petroleum, reveals the ambitions of the sector and recent implementations of master plans

Halliburton is above the competition

Halliburton's Egypt Area Manager, Hesham Ismail, spoke with Egypt Oil and Gas Newspaper about the company's achievements this year and their aspirations for the following year. Halliburton has been able to build themselves a reputation as solid as the services they provide. They have grown from 36 employees in 1969 to 850 in 2006, all dedicated to maintain their company's reputation as a leader in the Egyptian and international oil and gas market.

Breaching national boundaries to achieve international success

In 1996, it went against the flow and invaded the drilling market, by being the first true Egyptian-Chinese joint venture in the drilling sector. Maintaining an outstanding record throughout the past eight years has placed the Egyptian Chinese Drilling Company (ECDC) as the second largest drilling company in Egypt. Ayman Abbas, Managing Director of ECDC shares this fascinating story of success with Egypt Oil and Gas Newspaper and expresses his vision concerning the development of Egypt's rig market.

Tharwa: A Real Egyptian Fortune

Being characterized as the first Egyptian company to carry out upstream activities in the Egyptian market as well as offering petroleum services, Tharwa has kept its outstanding record of achievements since its inauguration in 2004. With the target of competing in the international arena, Tharwa shares its 2007 future plans with Egypt Oil and Gas Newspaper and shed light on its story of success

The lucrative acquisition of a first-rate asset

A rising upstream player in Africa that has recently strengthened its position in Egypt and other regions in Africa is Centurion Petroleum Cooperation. On January 9, 2007, Dana Gas PJSC acquired the company's shares. Dr. Hany Elsharkawi, President and General Manager of Centurion Petroleum Corporation in Egypt, agreed to talk with Egypt Oil and Gas Newspaper about the company's ambitions and strategies. Dr. Elsharkawi holds a B.Sc (1967) from Alexandria University as well as an M.Sc (1971) and Ph. D. (1975) from the University of Manitoba. He has several technical publications and has instructed several technical courses at universities and oil and gas industry organizations.

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