A component oftradearabia.com

Oil and Gas News Editorial Calendar 2010

JANUARY

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)

review – A comprehensive review of ADNOC

and its subsidiaries highlighting its activities and

development.

Access equipment – a review of companies

providing specialized access equipment from

scaffolding systems to lifts and heavy-lift

cranes.

Project Developments, finance and

insurance - a review of specific energy-related

development projects and the vital role played by

finance houses for projects such as Dolphin and

Qatar’s Energy City.

Corrosion technology, paints and industrial

surface coatings – a look at the companies

and products involved in protecting the industry’s

structures both onshore and offshore including a

review of specialist products for marine and oil

industry applications.

Middle East Corrosion Conference &

Exhibition – A preview of the 13th corrosion

conference and exhibition to be staged in

Bahrain 14-17 February 2010 highlighting the

latest technologies and solutions.

 

FEBRUARY

Bahrain Review – Bahrain’s vibrant oil industry

and services sector is examined in the context

of increasing investment in exploration, refining

and services.

GEO 2010 – a preview of the 9th Middle East

Geosciences exhibition and conference held in

Bahrain, the region’s premier event staged 7-10

March 2010.

Reservoir & EOR geological services – from

an economic and ecological standpoint reservoir

management is all-important to the majors. OGN

reviews the latest exploration and production

equipment and services available in the market.

Drilling contractors & drilling technology

– news on specialist drilling systems being

developed across the Middle East and Asia/

Pacific.

A preview of the Libyan Oil Show 2010 held

in Tripoli from 8-11 March 2010 reflecting the

increasing importance of Libya for manufacturers

and suppliers of process plant and equipment.

 

MARCH

Saudi Arabia Review – Our annual review of

the Kingdom’s oil, gas and petrochemical sectors

featuring the major companies operating in

Saudi Arabia.

Reserves Race – An annual update on global

oil reserve comparisons reviewing the year’s

major explorations and production achievements

highlighting the leaders in reserves growth.

Shipping, maritime & transport services – this

feature will look at the range of services available

and review the maritime service providers.

Thailand Review – as Thailand develops its

hydrocarbons, this special feature examines

increasing opportunities in one of Asia’s fastest

growing energy markets.

Human Resources Review – The HR

profession contributes training, recruitment and

career advice to this invaluable specialist sector

of the petroleum industry.

 

APRIL

Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC)

Review – our annual feature celebrates 30

years of achievement by KPC highlighting and

reflecting key aspects of Kuwait’s upstream

and downstream sectors as it increases its

production, process and refining capacity.

PETROTECH 2010 – Preview of the 7th Middle

East refining and petrochemicals conference and

exhibition staged in Bahrain 23-26 May 2010.

Process Control – instrumentation and process

control systems continue to develop with OGN

focusing on the economic value of these leading

technologies.

Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs)

ROVs are increasingly handling deep water

projects. OGN reviews the latest technological

developments for this equipment

Indonesia Review – developments in this

major oil producing country are put under the

spotlight.


MAY

Qatar Review – Qatar is recognised

internationally as a major centre for gas

exploration and production. OGN reviews the key

players and their plans as Qatar gears up to meet

the energy challenge.

Ras Laffan Industrial City – OGN looks at the

latest developments in one of the world’s leading

energy hubs looking at LNG/GTL production,

petrochemicals, power generation and gasrelated

support industries.

Refinery technology – refineries are being

upgraded throughout the Middle East and Asia

and new technologies and processing systems

are examined.

Russia – The world’s leading natural exporter

with the largest natural gas reserves in the

world, Russia is also the world’s second leading

oil exporter. OGN looks at the Russian oil sector

from reserves to enhancing production and the

technological and strategic challenges ahead.

NEFTEGAZ - 2010 – A preview of the leading

exhibition and conference staged in Moscow

21-25 June highlighting the supply and

manufacturing of production and process

equipment for oil and gas industries.

 

JUNE

Jubail & Yanbu Industrial Cities – continuing

investment in world-scale petrochemical projects

and the major expansion of existing facilities

is examined in the Kingdom’s twin industrial

powerhouses.

IT & Communications – an analysis of the

hardware and software used in the industry,

including specialised exploration and production

software and database systems for reservoir

engineering and seismic surveys.

Fire protection – OGN examines this vital and

growing sector and reports on new products and

systems for hazard-prone areas of the oil, gas

and petrochemical industry.

Pertamina Review – The Indonesian state

oil company is overseeing hydrocarbon

developments in this fast-changing country.



 

JULY

Oman Review – Oman is applying the latest

technologies to enhance oil and gas exploration

and production, and has ambitious plans for

downstream diversification. OGN reviews the

Sultanate’s achievements and aspirations.

Yemen Review – with its extensive gas reserves

and ambitious plans for downstream development,

petroleum-related activities are examined in detail.

Well services & oilfield equipment

supply (including drilling muds and

fluids) – new products and technologies are

being developed to enhance oil and gas output.

OGN reviews the latest offerings.

Floating Production Storage & Offloading

(FPSOs) – FPSOs are one of the industry’s most

preferred installations for the economical extraction,

processing and storage of oil in the field.

Pressure vessels, heat exchangers and

tanks – increasing demand for pressure vessels,

heat exchangers and tanks has been generated

by new projects. In addition to large scale

developments in the Middle East, fabricators are

looking at new projects in Asia and Africa.

 

AUGUST

Iran Review – OGN looks at developments

in Iran as the country looks to attract foreign

investment.

Egypt Review – a review of the Egyptian

petroleum industry focusing on its upstream

plans and companies providing services.

Singapore Review – the world’s third largest

refining centre is investing heavily to enhance its

trading margins and is also gearing up to be a

major LNG hub.

Safety & Security – a vital aspect in the day-today

operations of the industry This feature will

emphasise the measures adopted by the industry

at large and the new safety and security systems

available in the marketplace.

Pumps, compressors and turbines – OGN

examines the latest technologies and product

developments available and the service providers

to the energy industry.

 

SEPTEMBER

Saudi Aramco – the annual review of the

world’s largest integrated oil producing and

exporting company.

Valves & Actuators – new features of these

vital products are investigated and their

manufacturers and suppliers identified.

Petrochemical Industries – the petrochemical

giants of the Middle East and Asia Pacific are

examined in the context of export markets and

increasing capacity.

Caspian & Sub-Continent Review – a review

of the emerging players across the sub-continent

and Caspian region including India, Kazakhstan

and Bangladesh bridging the gap between the

Middle and Far East.

 

OCTOBER

Abu Dhabi & UAE Review – the second largest oil

producer in the Gulf continues to invest in upstream

and downstream projects both onshore and offshore

including new technologies and technical solutions

being provided. OGN reviews the progress and plans

for the future including Dubai, Jebel Ali Free Zone

(JAFZ), Ras Al Khaimah and the Northern Emirates

each fast emerging as specialist centres for oilrelated

activities and will look at manufacturers and

suppliers established to service the region.

Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition

& Conference -ADIPEC 2010 – is fast becoming

one of the leading regional and international shows

serving the energy industry. OGN will preview ADIPEC

featuring various players including oil majors to

international service companies, manufacturers and

technology partners participating at the Abu Dhabi

National Exhibition Centre 1-4 November 2010.

SAOGE 2010 – OGN previews the increasing

significance of the third Saudi Arabia

International Oil & Gas exhibition and

conference staged 10-12 October 2010 at the

Dhahran International Exhibition Centre in the

heartland of the Kingdom’s energy sector close

to Saudi Aramco.

Repairs & Maintenance – as the major oil

companies write their budgets, OGN reviews the

latest techniques and suppliers involved in the

continuous process of repair and maintenance

required by refineries and other installations.

 

NOVEMBER

Sabic Review – a year-end round up of Saudi

Basic Industries Corporation (Sabic), the world’s

largest producer of petrochemicals.

Iraq – A special feature dealing with progress

being made in the regeneration and upgrading

of the Iraqi petroleum sector including

repair, modernisation and development of

infrastructure.

Pipelines – The supply, manufacture and

maintenance of pipes, pipelines, flanges,

gaskets, etc., is integral to the energy industry

including their installation, testing and

engineering. This extensive feature examines

the latest technologies, projects and players for

this vital strategic infrastructure from oilfield

tubular goods to refineries.

Health, Safety & Environment Review – HSE

concerns are paramount in hazardous areas of

the oil and gas industry with an increasingly

large support industry.

Malaysia Review – Malaysia is a leading oil

and gas supplier to South East Asia and the

Far East and OGN reviews the prospects and

developments in the country.

 

DECEMBER

World Future Energy Summit 2011, Abu

Dhabi – Preview of renewable and sustainable

alternative energy and environmental solutions

and technologies at the event staged in Abu

Dhabi in January 2011.

Masdar – OGN examines the Masdar initiative

and the key milestones for Abu Dhabi’s long term

commitment to sustainable development,

renewable energy, zero waste and carbon

neutrality. The leadership role being taken by

the International Renewable Energy Agency

(IRENA) headquartered at Masdar City will also

be featured.

Waste management, recycling &

environmental protection – OGN will look at

how technologies are shaping the application

of sustainable development and renewable

energy systems.

Power generation – a review of the

technologies available from hydrocarbon,

wind, geothermal, solar and hydrogen and

developments shaping alternative energy

sources.

Inspection services – a special report on the

companies offering inspection and certification

services to the oil and gas industry These

services range from simple structural testing

through safety audits to full ISO certification.

 



 

Circulation