UAE’s ADNOC to Begin Production at Ras Al Sadr Gas Field

The field has production capacity of up to 100 million standard cubic feet of gas per day. WAM
The field has production capacity of up to 100 million standard cubic feet of gas per day. WAM
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UAE’s ADNOC to Begin Production at Ras Al Sadr Gas Field

The field has production capacity of up to 100 million standard cubic feet of gas per day. WAM
The field has production capacity of up to 100 million standard cubic feet of gas per day. WAM

The United Arab Emirates' state-owned energy giant ADNOC is to start production at the Ras Al Sadr gas field in Abu Dhabi, state news agency WAM reported on Thursday.

The field has production capacity of up to 100 million standard cubic feet of gas per day, WAM said.

Ras Al Sadr is being developed jointly by ADNOC and JODCO, a subsidiary of one of Japan’s largest oil and gas exploration and production companies, INPEX.

“The successful restart of operations in the Ras Al Sadr field highlights ADNOC’s commitment to setting new industry standards as we strive to responsibly meet the demands of an ever-changing energy market,” said ADNOC Upstream Executive Director Abdulmunim Saif Al Kindy.

“The first well at Ras Al Sadr was the start of Abu Dhabi’s oil industry that has powered the UAE’s economy for over half a century. This achievement underscores our contribution to the prosperity and sustainability of the country and reaffirms our commitment to operate in harmony with local communities to create lasting and sustainable value for the nation,” he added.



China Issues Tax Refund Policies for Foreign Tourists to Boost Inbound Consumption

People walk in the Central Business District (CBD) area in Beijing in Beijing, China, 24 April 2025.  EPA/WU HAO
People walk in the Central Business District (CBD) area in Beijing in Beijing, China, 24 April 2025. EPA/WU HAO
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China Issues Tax Refund Policies for Foreign Tourists to Boost Inbound Consumption

People walk in the Central Business District (CBD) area in Beijing in Beijing, China, 24 April 2025.  EPA/WU HAO
People walk in the Central Business District (CBD) area in Beijing in Beijing, China, 24 April 2025. EPA/WU HAO

China said on Sunday it will improve tax refund policies for foreign tourists to boost inbound consumption, part of efforts to boost the economy as domestic demand remains tepid.

China will promote the expansion of tax refund stores in shopping areas, scenic spots, airports and hotels, according to a statement released jointly by the commerce ministry and other departments.

The minimum refund point for one overseas traveler in the same tax-refund shop on the same day will be lowered to 200 yuan ($27.45) from 500 yuan before, the statement said.