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Issue 5 2022 oilreview.me
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Editor’s note
IN THIS ISSUE, we feature two countries where natural gas is at the centre of their expansion plans. Egypt has witnessed a boom in gas production in recent years as a result of the exploitation of new discoveries, and is expecting between US$7.5bn-US$8bn in exploration and development investment this year as local and international oil and gas companies expand their operations. The country has the potential to become a significant LNG exporter (see p14). While Qatar, already a leading LNG exporter, is set to almost double LNG sales as it pursues its massive North Field East (NFE) expansion project, the single largest project in the history of the LNG industry (see p19).
Our Annual Pipeline Review highlights some of the significant pipeline projects in the Middle East as well as the latest technology developments (p22), while our technology section features pumps, drilling, sour gas processing, data management and autonomous offshore operations.
Contents
Calendar
4 Executives’ calendar
Listings of events, and a look ahead to Gastech and the MENA HSE Forum
News
8 Developments
A round-up of the latest news from around the region
Egypt
14 Egyptian gas poised for long-term growth
Prospects for Egypt’s gas sector, and its role in underpinning the country’s status as a regional energy exporter
17 Connecting opportunities and ambitions
Localisation is at the heart of Baker Hughes’ strategy in Egypt
Qatar Review
19 Qatar enters new era of expansion
Qatar is looking to almost double its LNG sales amidst a massive expansion drive, at the heart of which is the North Field East (NFE) expansion project
Pipeline Review
22 Positive outlook for Middle East pipelines
The outlook for the Middle East onshore pipeline market, and the latest pipeline developments
Technology
28 A lean, green workover machine
A new dual jack lifting system offering significant advantages over rigless operations and MDR
30 Decarbonising natural gas processing
SOGAT 2022, taking place in September in Abu Dhabi, will provide a forum to discuss the latest sour gas processing and treatment technologies
32 Addressing drilling challenges with new technology
How the latest MWD technology is helping to advance the directional drilling industry
34 Protecting pumps, production and people
The benefits of continuous pump monitoring
38 The key to unlocking the power of data
Unlocking the power of data will be critical to maintain business continuity, drive operational resilience and benefit from emerging technologies
39 The autonomous and digital future of the offshore sector
The rise of autonomous operations in the offshore and maritime sector
Sustainability
41 Shifting to sustainability
The oil and gas sector in many countries across the Middle East is looking to embrace alternative energy resources to combat the climate crisis
