http://www.meed.com/rss/rss_meed_energy.xml en-uk A wider range of projects funded should ensure that economic growth is sustainable. http://www.meed.com:80/commentary/2008/07/gulf_needs_more_project_diversity.html;jsessionid=04C080D0796B2B06CBB0F5C80E934DCC http://www.meed.com:80/commentary/2008/07/gulf_needs_more_project_diversity.html;jsessionid=04C080D0796B2B06CBB0F5C80E934DCC Dominic Dudley 25 July 2008 15:34 The Saudi plan to increase output was shrugged off by market traders. There is an air of resignation in Riyadh over its loss of influence. http://www.meed.com:80/commentary/2008/07/riyadh_is_losing_influence_on_oil.html;jsessionid=04C080D0796B2B06CBB0F5C80E934DCC http://www.meed.com:80/commentary/2008/07/riyadh_is_losing_influence_on_oil.html;jsessionid=04C080D0796B2B06CBB0F5C80E934DCC Perry Williams 25 July 2008 15:12 Saudi Aramco’s pledge to increase output is aimed at regaining its influence over the markets. http://www.meed.com:80/feature/2008/07/riyadh_moves_to_cool_oil_prices.html;jsessionid=04C080D0796B2B06CBB0F5C80E934DCC http://www.meed.com:80/feature/2008/07/riyadh_moves_to_cool_oil_prices.html;jsessionid=04C080D0796B2B06CBB0F5C80E934DCC Perry Williams 25 July 2008 12:15  Supply of line pipe, sleeves, pipe fittings and valves for an oil field. Closing date: 24 August 2008   http://www.meed.com:80/tenders/2008/07/iraq_tender_oil_field_line_pipe.html;jsessionid=04C080D0796B2B06CBB0F5C80E934DCC http://www.meed.com:80/tenders/2008/07/iraq_tender_oil_field_line_pipe.html;jsessionid=04C080D0796B2B06CBB0F5C80E934DCC Jane Bishop 25 July 2008 10:05  Supply of a heavy-duty reciprocating gas compressor. Closing date: 7 August 2008   http://www.meed.com:80/tenders/2008/07/iraq_tender_reciprocating_gas_compressor.html;jsessionid=04C080D0796B2B06CBB0F5C80E934DCC http://www.meed.com:80/tenders/2008/07/iraq_tender_reciprocating_gas_compressor.html;jsessionid=04C080D0796B2B06CBB0F5C80E934DCC Jane Bishop 25 July 2008 10:16 Spain’s Gas Natural has agreed a framework agreement with Qatargas to import up to 5 billion cubic metres of liquefied natural gas (LNG) over the medium to long term. http://www.meed.com:80/news/2008/07/gas_natural_agrees_gas_export_deal_with_qatar.html;jsessionid=04C080D0796B2B06CBB0F5C80E934DCC http://www.meed.com:80/news/2008/07/gas_natural_agrees_gas_export_deal_with_qatar.html;jsessionid=04C080D0796B2B06CBB0F5C80E934DCC Perry Williams 24 July 2008 17:20 Oil prices rebounded slightly from a seven-week low on 23 July but remained well under $130 a barrel as the demand outlook continued to weaken in the key US market. http://www.meed.com:80/news/energywatch/2008/07/oil_prices_hover_near_seven_week_low.html;jsessionid=04C080D0796B2B06CBB0F5C80E934DCC http://www.meed.com:80/news/energywatch/2008/07/oil_prices_hover_near_seven_week_low.html;jsessionid=04C080D0796B2B06CBB0F5C80E934DCC Perry Williams 24 July 2008 16:47 http://www.meed.com:80/images/Illustration---oil-%26-gas_resized_70_tcm24-1518159.jpg  Supply of heavy-duty centrifugal pumps. Closing date: 7 August 2008   http://www.meed.com:80/tenders/2008/07/iraq_tender_centrifugal_pumps.html;jsessionid=04C080D0796B2B06CBB0F5C80E934DCC http://www.meed.com:80/tenders/2008/07/iraq_tender_centrifugal_pumps.html;jsessionid=04C080D0796B2B06CBB0F5C80E934DCC Jane Bishop 24 July 2008 18:42  Supply of two package air-cooled chillers. Closing date: 7 August 2008   http://www.meed.com:80/tenders/2008/07/iraq_tender_aircooled_chillers.html;jsessionid=04C080D0796B2B06CBB0F5C80E934DCC http://www.meed.com:80/tenders/2008/07/iraq_tender_aircooled_chillers.html;jsessionid=04C080D0796B2B06CBB0F5C80E934DCC Jane Bishop 24 July 2008 18:36 Supply of pipes and fittings for a refinery. Closing date: 10 August 2008 http://www.meed.com:80/tenders/2008/07/iraq_tender_refinery_pipes_and_fittings.html;jsessionid=04C080D0796B2B06CBB0F5C80E934DCC http://www.meed.com:80/tenders/2008/07/iraq_tender_refinery_pipes_and_fittings.html;jsessionid=04C080D0796B2B06CBB0F5C80E934DCC Jane Bishop 24 July 2008 14:55 Drilling and completion of seven oil producer directional wells. Closing date: 15 September 2008 http://www.meed.com:80/tenders/2008/07/iraq_tender_oil_producer_directional_well_drilling.html;jsessionid=04C080D0796B2B06CBB0F5C80E934DCC http://www.meed.com:80/tenders/2008/07/iraq_tender_oil_producer_directional_well_drilling.html;jsessionid=04C080D0796B2B06CBB0F5C80E934DCC Jane Bishop 24 July 2008 14:50 Provision of EPC services for a 48-inch gas pipeline. Closing date: 24 August 2008 http://www.meed.com:80/tenders/2008/07/algeria_tender_gas_pipeline_epc.html;jsessionid=04C080D0796B2B06CBB0F5C80E934DCC http://www.meed.com:80/tenders/2008/07/algeria_tender_gas_pipeline_epc.html;jsessionid=04C080D0796B2B06CBB0F5C80E934DCC Jane Bishop 23 July 2008 20:19 India’s Kalpataru Power Transmission is low bidder at OR19.3m ($50.7m) for the contract to build the Oman Gas Company (OGC) gas pipeline network in southern Oman. http://www.meed.com:80/news/2008/07/indians_bid_low_for_oman_gas_pipeline.html;jsessionid=04C080D0796B2B06CBB0F5C80E934DCC http://www.meed.com:80/news/2008/07/indians_bid_low_for_oman_gas_pipeline.html;jsessionid=04C080D0796B2B06CBB0F5C80E934DCC Ed James 23 July 2008 12:39 Abu Dhabi-based Dolphin Energy has confirmed the award of the $418m contract to design and build its planned Taweelah-Fujairah pipeline. http://www.meed.com:80/contractawarded/2008/07/dolphin_confirms_pipeline_award.html;jsessionid=04C080D0796B2B06CBB0F5C80E934DCC http://www.meed.com:80/contractawarded/2008/07/dolphin_confirms_pipeline_award.html;jsessionid=04C080D0796B2B06CBB0F5C80E934DCC Ed James 23 July 2008 14:50 Supply of fixed-wing aviation services for drilling and seismic activities. Closing date: 6 August 2008 http://www.meed.com:80/tenders/2008/07/libya_tender_aviation_services.html;jsessionid=04C080D0796B2B06CBB0F5C80E934DCC http://www.meed.com:80/tenders/2008/07/libya_tender_aviation_services.html;jsessionid=04C080D0796B2B06CBB0F5C80E934DCC Jane Bishop 23 July 2008 12:17 Supply of a floating drilling unit for planned offshore drilling operations. Closing date: 4 August 2008   http://www.meed.com:80/tenders/2008/07/libya_tender_floating_drilling_unit.html;jsessionid=04C080D0796B2B06CBB0F5C80E934DCC http://www.meed.com:80/tenders/2008/07/libya_tender_floating_drilling_unit.html;jsessionid=04C080D0796B2B06CBB0F5C80E934DCC Jane Bishop 22 July 2008 15:20 Provision of wireline services to support offshore drilling operations. Closing date: 3 August 2008   http://www.meed.com:80/tenders/2008/07/libya_tender_drilling_operations_wireline_services.html;jsessionid=04C080D0796B2B06CBB0F5C80E934DCC http://www.meed.com:80/tenders/2008/07/libya_tender_drilling_operations_wireline_services.html;jsessionid=04C080D0796B2B06CBB0F5C80E934DCC Jane Bishop 22 July 2008 13:35 Provision of logistics base support services for drilling activities. Closing date: 29 August 2008 http://www.meed.com:80/tenders/2008/07/libya_tender_logistics_base_support_services.html;jsessionid=04C080D0796B2B06CBB0F5C80E934DCC http://www.meed.com:80/tenders/2008/07/libya_tender_logistics_base_support_services.html;jsessionid=04C080D0796B2B06CBB0F5C80E934DCC Jane Bishop 22 July 2008 13:11 Supply of catalyst. Closing date: 11 August 2008 http://www.meed.com:80/tenders/2008/07/iran_tender_catalyst.html;jsessionid=04C080D0796B2B06CBB0F5C80E934DCC http://www.meed.com:80/tenders/2008/07/iran_tender_catalyst.html;jsessionid=04C080D0796B2B06CBB0F5C80E934DCC Jane Bishop 22 July 2008 12:49