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Saudi Aramco Research Network Reaches Detriot
Saudi Aramco has opened a research and development (R&D) centre in the Detroit area of the US as part of company’s global fuels technology program.
Shell Adds Ultra Deep Water Facility to Gulf of Mexico
Royal Dutch Shell’s newest oil-production vessel, named the Turritella, set sail from Singapore this week for the world’s deepest underwater oil field, located in the Gulf of Mexico
Nigerian Oil Workers to Resist Mass Sack
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) vows to resist any mass sack of its members.
Morocco: the New Investment Hub for Oil and Gas
Morocco has succeeded in becoming the new investment hub for oil and gas, said director general of the Moroccan National Hydrocarbons and Mining Company (ONHYM).
Namibia: More Renewable Energy Expected
Namibian finance minister Calle Schlettwein promoted the development of renewable energy which now smartly compete with conventional power sources from a cost point of view.
South Africa Eskom’s Reform Shows Results
A plan to reform South Africa power company Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. and provide more electricity to South Africa and its economy is starting to show results.
International Gas Union Reacts to IEA World Energy Outlook
In its “World Energy Outlook 2015,” the International Energy Agency outlined current trends in global energy and called for clear strategies and initiatives for achieving sustainable energy objectives. World demand for energy is expected to increase by more than 30 percent by 2040, driven by developing countries, highlighting the importance of finding responsible solutions to global energy needs.
$60m Petrochemicals Terminal Opening in Sharjah
Gulf Petrochem Group, a company operating in the downstream and midstream sectors of the oil and energy industry, said it has opened its brand new state-of-the-art terminal in Sharjah.
