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Middle East Automation Market Growing by Leaps and Bounds
The Middle East’s oil and gas automation and instrumentation market is set to witness significant growth over the next few years, according to industry experts gathering this week in Abu Dhabi for the ISA Automation Conference & Exhibition 2015.
UK’s Third Energy Applies for Gas Fracking Permission
Independent oil and gas producer Third Energy has lodged an application for hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, at a shale gas site in northeast England, the third such application being assessed by British authorities.
ExxonMobile Rejects Spurious Reports of Lobbying on Iran Sanctions
ExxonMobil has rejected as "inaccurate" media reports that it is lobbying the US government on Iran sanctions .
Staff is Back at Oil Fields After Fighting in South Sudan
Staff at South Sudan’s largest oil hub are returning to work after fighting between the army and rebel forces prompted a group of them to temporarily evacuate, the East African country’s government said.
Nigerian Youths Close Down OML 29 in Nembe
Nigerian youths shut down crude oil production at two flow stations of the OML 29 (oil mining licence) oil block near Nembe in Bayelsa state at around 10 a.m. (0900 GMT) on Friday.
Norway to Host World Petroleum Council May 26-28
The World Petroleum Council is set to host its inaugural WPC Leadership Conference on Responsibility, Cooperation and Sustainability in Tromsø, Norway next week.
Iran Taking Risky Fuel Subsidy Reforms
Iran is likely to abolish subsidised fuel allowances for motorists, an Oil Ministry adviser said on Saturday, in a move that will cut state spending but could also drive inflation and cause protests.
Al-Naimi: Renewables a Must When Fossil Fuels Run Out
Saudi oil minister Ali Al-Naimi said on Thursday the kingdom envisaged the fact that fossil fuels could become unnecessary before the middle of the century and was investing in renewable energy for that reason.
