Environment & Energy | Saturday 3 March, 2018 12:07 pm

Quarter of Saudi Arabia’s energy use goes on road transport, figures reveal

Soaring fuel consumption on Saudi Arabia’s roads has alarmed the Kingdom’s Program for Energy Efficiency, which blames poor performing cars for the problem. Cars in the Kingdom average 13 kilometers per liter compared with 14 in the US, 15.2 in China and 20 in Europe, according to...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 1 March, 2018 1:27 pm

Alhamrani - Fuchs releases the advanced Titan Super GT Oils

Alhamrani-Fuchs Petroleum Saudi Arabia Ltd. announced the near  launch of the upgraded version of Titan Super GT, later this month. The new product comes with a three-pronged technology that will greatly enhance engine efficiency by preventing oxidation sedimentation, as well as protecting...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 28 February, 2018 11:42 am

New VLCC ‘Qamran’ lifts Bahri’s fleet of multipurpose vessels to 91

Maintaining its positive run in 2018, Bahri, a global leader in transportation and logistics, accepted the delivery of ‘Qamran’, a Very Large Crude-oil Carrier (VLCC), to further strengthen its market-leading position in crude oil transportation and enhance its maritime...

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Environment & Energy | Saturday 24 February, 2018 5:10 am

Saudi Arabia, India discuss oil prices, energy investments 6 hours ago 440 views

INDIA and Saudi Arabia discussed investment opportunities in a proposed oil refinery on the west coast of India with a capacity of 1.2 million barrels per day and a petrochemicals project in the southern city of Kakinada. “They are more than interested, we are discussing the nitty gritty...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 21 February, 2018 2:35 pm

NWC: Alfadley signs consulting agreement for Water Distribution Sector privatization and private sector participation in the Kingdom with a specialized international consortium

H.E. Eng. Abdulrahman Abdulmohsen Alfadley, the Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture and the Chairman of the National Water Company (NWC), signed today a consulting agreement with the Japanese Mizuho Bank for advisory services related to the implementation of private sector participation...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 15 February, 2018 7:30 am

KSA plans to double natural gas production in next 10 years

Saudi Arabia is planning to double its natural gas production to 23 billion cubic feet per day in the next 10 years, Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources Khalid Al-Falih said on Wednesday. “When it comes to natural gas, over the next decade we are going to be roughly...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 15 February, 2018 5:35 am

Petroleum Development Oman and Glasspoint Inugurate Miraah Solar Plant

Petroleum Development Oman (PDO), the leading exploration and production company in the Sultanate of Oman, and GlassPoint Solar, the leading global supplier of solar energy to the oil industry, have inaugurated the Miraah solar plant. Miraah, located at the Amal oilfield in the south of the...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 14 February, 2018 7:07 am

‘International Oil Diplomacy Person of the Year 2017’ to be conferred on Khalid Al Falih

Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy, Industry & Mineral Resources, Khalid Al Falih, will be presented with the ‘International Oil Diplomacy Person of the Year 2017’ Award at the Energy Institute’s International Petroleum (IP) Week on Feb. 22 in London. The selection of...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 13 February, 2018 3:41 pm

UAE Launches Seed Grants to Support New Research into Space Settlement & Space Habitation

Established by the Dubai Future Foundation, the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Settlement Challenge works to reward the best ideas from around the world.   In its commitment to accelerating global space exploration activities, the UAE launches...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 12 February, 2018 5:39 am

Saudi geological center denies Jeddah earthquake warnings

The Saudi Geological Survey (SGS) denied social media allegations that an earthquake warning was issued for the city of Jeddah. Through its official twitter account, the authority verified that no ground tremors have been detected and also confirmed that the National Center for Earthquakes and ...

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