UAE

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September 27, 2024
The Onshore Block 2, located within the Al Dhafra region of Abu Dhabi covering an area of over 7300 km2, is PETRONAS Abu Dhabi’s third concession, following the Unconventional Block 5 in 2024 and the Unconventional Block 1 in 2022.
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August 27, 2024
Neuron 5 uses advanced AI models and deep learning algorithms to predict maintenance needs and monitor equipment performance by interpreting data, such as pressure, temperature and vibration, received from sensors on critical equipment.
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August 13, 2024
Inclusion in MSCI indexes provides greater visibility among global investors and increases the credibility of the stock in financial markets. Inclusion of the ADNOC Drilling stock is expected to boost liquidity, given the expected passive inflows as well as potential appetite from active institutional investors tracking MSCI indexes.
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August 12, 2024
To tap some of these new consumers, parent company ADNOC is building a new plant at Ruwais that will more than double the UAE’s LNG export capacity when it starts operating in 2028. Oman and Qatar are also expanding their LNG production facilities.
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August 05, 2024
ADNOC Drilling’s second quarter and first half 2024 revenue increased to $935 million and more than $1.8 billion, up year-on-year by 29% and 26%, respectively. This growth has been driven by the expansion of operations across all business segments.
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August 01, 2024
the digital solutions implemented onsite at SARB allow the field to be operated remotely from Zirku island, 20 km away. Remote monitoring, smart well operations and production management technologies are integrated at the remote control center for optimized real-time decision-making. 
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July 10, 2024
ADNOC has signed several new long-term LNG sales commitments with international partners, including for the delivery of 1 million tonnes per annum (MMtpa) with Shell and 0.6mtpa with Mitsui & Co., taking the committed Ruwais LNG production capacity to 70%.
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July 06, 2024
Shell Plc, TotalEnergies SE, bp Plc and Mitsui & Co. will each take a 10% stake in the Ruwais LNG plant, said the people, who asked not to be named as the information isn’t public. Agreements may be signed as soon as next week, the people said.
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July 03, 2024
The three new island rigs will operate on existing and newly constructed innovative artificial islands at the offshore Zakum field for drilling and completion of wells. The rigs, which will be constructed by Honghua Group (HH), will incorporate industry leading technology and automation. Delivery of the rigs and commencement of operations is expected during 2026.
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June 23, 2024
Vallourec will continue to supply the complete range of tubes and connections for both conventional and complex applications on onshore and offshore oil and gas fields.
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June 12, 2024
Wintershall Dea has signed an agreement with PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited (PTTEP) on the sale of its 10% participating interest in Abu Dhabi’s Ghasha concession. All the conditions required for closing, including regulatory approvals, have been fulfilled.
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June 12, 2024
ADNOC made the final investment decision to build the LNG plant in the industrial city of Ruwais, according to a statement. The project will add 9.6 million tons of annual gas export capacity and more than double ADNOC's production capability.
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June 11, 2024
ADNOC Drilling Company PJSC and Alpha Dhabi Holding PJSC’s joint venture Enersol RSC LTD has agreed to acquire an additional 42.206% equity stake in Gordon Technologies LLC for approximately $270 million, making Enersol the majority equity holder.
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June 03, 2024
The SARB and Umm Lulu offshore concessions deploy cutting-edge digitalization and AI technologies for remote monitoring, smart well operations and production management to optimize production efficiency, reduce emissions, enhance safety and increase production capacity.
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May 27, 2024
The new target is part of ADNOC’s expanded In-Country Value (ICV) program which aims to drive an additional $49 billion back into the UAE economy by 2028. ADNOC’s previous 2027 target for local manufacturing of $19 billion worth of products was delivered ahead of schedule following the award of two contracts for metal pipes and valves worth $4.6 billion to local manufacturers.
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May 26, 2024
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co.(ADNOC) is likely to reach its 5 MMbpd goal by the end of next year or early 2026, ahead of the 2027 goal the company had set, according to people with knowledge of the operations. The higher capacity will be a potential source of tension as OPEC and its allies deliberates new production quotas later this year.
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May 13, 2024
Patterson-UTI expects to hold a minority equity interest in Turnwell Industries LLC OPC, a company recently formed by ADNOC Drilling. Patterson-UTI expects that Schlumberger Middle East SA, a subsidiary of SLB, will also hold a minority equity interest in Turnwell.
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May 13, 2024
Spearheading unconventional energy drilling development within the Middle East region and securing the UAE’s unconventional energy needs and resources, ADNOC Drilling will leverage innovations in AI smart drilling design, completions engineering, and production solutions.
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May 08, 2024
The Ruwais LNG plant is set to be the first LNG export facility in the Middle East and Africa region to run on clean power and will leverage the latest technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) tools to minimize emissions and drive efficiency.
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May 07, 2024
ADNOC Gas is well-positioned to benefit from ADNOC’s planned expansion of oil production capacity to 5 MMbpd by 2027, which will contribute to an increase in associated gas production.
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April 23, 2024
The Ruwais project, which is currently fully owned by Adnoc, will have the capacity to export 9.6 million tons of LNG per year, more than doubling the UAE’s total output
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