S01 ORME 7 2021 Start_Layout 1 04/11/2021 10:30 Page 3
Editor’s note AS OIL REVIEW goes to press, COP26 is getting underway, underlining the urgency of stepping up action to address the climate emergency and limit global warming to 1.50C. The energy transition, decarbonisation and achieving ESG and sustainability goals are at the top of the agenda for oil and gas companies now, and will feature strongly at ADIPEC, which takes place as an in-person event in Abu Dhabi in November. Our ADIPEC Preview section contains news and views from some of the major exhibitors at the show (p42). With the introduction of a new conference on hydrogen, ADIPEC will provide a forum to share perspectives on how hydrogen can deliver a clean, integrated approach to the MENA region’s energy sector (p50). Clearly, the region has clear competitive advantages standing it in good stead to become a major hydrogen producer and exporter (p26). We also discuss how ADNOC is embracing the energy transition (p12), and how a focus on Diversity, Equality and Inclusion is needed to respond to industry challenges (p16).
Serving the world of business
Editor: Louise Waters - louise.waters@alaincharles.com Editorial and Design team: Mariam Ahmad, Prashanth AP Fyna Ashwath, Miriam Brtkova, Praveen CP, Robert Daniels Matthew Hayhoe, Manojkumar K, Prince Kariappa, Tulana Nayak Unique Pattnaik, Rahul Puthenveedu and Deblina Roy Publisher: Nick Fordham Sales Manager: Richard Rozelaar richard.rozelaar@alaincharles.com
Magazine Sales Manager: Tanmay Mishra +91 98800 75908 tanmay.mishra@alaincharles.com
Contents
International Representatives
News
Nigeria
4
USA
Bola Olowo +234 8034349299 bola.olowo@alaincharles.com Michael Tomashefsky +1 203 226 2882 +1 203 226 7447 michael.tomashefsky@alaincharles.com
Head Office: Alain Charles Publishing Ltd University House, 11-13 Lower Grosvenor Place, London, SW1W 0EX, United Kingdom +44 (0) 20 7834 7676 +44 (0) 20 7973 0076 Middle East Regional Office: Alain Charles Middle East FZ-LLC Office L2-112, Loft Office 2, Entrance B, P.O. Box 502207, Dubai Media City, UAE +971 4 448 9260, +971 4 448 9261
34
Developments
The benefits of High Throughput Satellites (HTS) and the growth of the hybrid connectivity approach
A round-up of the latest news from around the region and globally
ADNOC Review
ADIPEC Preview
12
42
ADNOC embraces the energy transition Abu Dhabi’s national oil and gas champion is welcoming the challenges of the global clean energy transition with open arms
Opinion 16
Production: Srinidhi Chikkars, Dinesh Dhayalan and Nelly Mendes production@alaincharles.com Chairman: Derek Fordham
46
Calendar
© Oil Review Middle East ISSN: 1464-9314
18
50
58
Reinventing refineries The complex environment for refiners, and how they are addressing the challenges and opportunities of the energy transition
60
Racing to lead in the global hydrogen trade The Middle East is one of the regions best placed to become a big hydrogen exporter
Technology 34
Solving big data problems with edge computing The benefits and applications of edge computing in big data problems
Digital transformation for efficient and sustainable operations How Halliburton is helping oil and gas companies to transform their operations and workforces
Analysis 26
Innovating in dynamic inflow profiling Geosplit sees encouraging prospects for its unique technologies in the Middle East
Refining & Petrochemicals 22
ADIPEC throws the spotlight on hydrogen ADIPEC will provide a forum to share perspectives on how hydrogen can deliver a clean, integrated approach to the MENA region’s energy sector
Executives’ calendar Listings of regional and international events
Leading the way in an evolving energy market Views from Sherif Foda, chairman of the board and CEO of MENA oilfield services company NESR
Printed by: Buxton Press Printed in: October 2021
Opportunities to share knowledge and forge relationships What’s in store at ADIPEC 2021, which takes place in Abu Dhabi as an in-person event
Better problem solving with Diversity, Equality and Inclusion A focus on Diversity, Equality and Inclusion is needed to respond to the challenges the industry is facing
Subscriptions: circulation@alaincharles.com
www.oilreview.me email: orme@alaincharles.com
HTS support for oil and gas operations
Innovations 76
Industry developments The latest product advancements in oil and gas
Arabic 4
Analysis Front cover: Adobe Stock
Issue 7 2021
oilreview.me
3
