Middle East
Honeywell opens automation training hub in Dubai
Honeywell on Monday announced the opening of a new facility in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to strengthen customer support in the Middle East for its process solutions and scanning and mobility businesses. The facility will provide closer proximity to customers and prospects in the Middle East,
Halliburton, Petronas form partnership to develop global shale resources
Halliburton and PETRONAS Carigali have signed an agreement for the evaluation and development of global shale resources, the companies said on Friday. They plan to set up a shale technical center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, which is where the deal was signed.
IEA cuts 2012 outlook for global oil demand growth, cites weaker economy
The IEA lowered its estimate for global oil demand growth in 2012 to 800,000 bpd, compared to its previous forecast of 1.1 million bpd amid weaker economic predictions. Global GDP growth is revised down to 3.3% for 2012, from the 4.0% level assumed since September, the agency noted.
Global paints, coatings demand to rise 5.4%/year through 2015 - study
Global demand for paints and coatings is forecast to rise 5.4%/year to 45.6 million metric tons in 2015, according to a new study. The Asia/Pacific region will remain the leading consumer of paint and coatings through 2015, and will also see the most rapid gains, according to the report.
Total partly replacing Iran oil with Saudi crude - CFO
Total stopped buying Iranian crude oil for its refineries and trading activities at the end of 2011 - six months ahead of a European embargo - and has partly replaced it with oil from Saudi Arabia, according to its CFO. The company has removed its exposure to Iran as the US and Europe have tightened sanctions.
Qatar inks Korea LNG deal as it boosts gas to Asia
Qatar said Thursday it has signed a deal to supply South Korea with 2 million metric tpy of liquefied natural gas, or LNG, for 20 years from 2013, the latest in a string of deals struck over the last two months with energy-hungry Asian countries. RasGas already supplies Kogas with 7 million tpy of LNG.
Saudi Aramco signs 20-year crude supply pact with Korean refiner S-Oil
South Korea-based refiner S-OIL said it signed 20-year long-term crude supply contract with Saudi Aramco. S-OIL’s refining capacity is 669,000 bpd and Saudi Aramco’s total annual supply volume to S-OIL is approximately 230 million bbl in respect of the refiner’s production size.
India boosts Iran oil imports, largely offsets China reduction - sources
India has boosted its imports of Iranian oil, becoming the Islamic Republic's largest customer last month and largely offsetting a cut in Chinese purchases as sanctions fail to dent Tehran's sales for now, people within the oil industry said this week. Iranian crude exports to India were up 37.5% from December.
Global automation groups form single solution for device integration
The five major automation foundations have developed a single common solution for field device integration (FDI). FDI Cooperation’s mandate is to develop a single technology for the management of information that comes from all intelligent devices throughout all areas of the plant.
Qatar plans LNG shutdown if Iran closes Hormuz
Qatar, the world's largest exporter of liquefied natural gas, is drawing up a contingency plan to close down its vast LNG facilities in an emergency, if Iran carries out recent threats to close the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Qatar has no alternative export routes for its LNG in the event of a blockade.
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