Abu Dhabi Seeking to Double Bou Hasir Oil Field Output

ADNOC is seeking to double oil production at the Bou Hasir field. (AP)
ADNOC is seeking to double oil production at the Bou Hasir field. (AP)
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Abu Dhabi Seeking to Double Bou Hasir Oil Field Output

ADNOC is seeking to double oil production at the Bou Hasir field. (AP)
ADNOC is seeking to double oil production at the Bou Hasir field. (AP)

The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is seeking to double oil production at the Bou Hasir field from 8,000 bpd to 16,000 bpd by developing a contract worth about AED 633 million (USD172 million).

The contract includes engineering, procurement, manufacturing, transportation and installation of a new platform, the laying of pipelines to transport oil and water, a 3km sea cable and a 16km cable on the island of Zirku, said National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC) CEO Ahmed Salem Al Dhaheri.

Construction and modification of new facilities on Das Island and Zirku Island among other works are expected to be completed by the end of 2019, he added.

“We are proud of this confidence, which reflects the company’s advanced technical level at the local, regional and global levels,” said Dhaheri.

He stressed that specialized departments and teams of company experts will start work, in accordance with the requirements and expectations of the client in full, ensuring the project is completed on time, while committing to top standards of quality and safety.

Dhaheri added that the company is proud of its qualified, trained and experienced national cadres, who enabled NPCC to increase its share in local, regional and international markets and to enhance its competitive level both locally and globally.

NPCC is one of the largest regional companies in the field of construction of oil and gas fields.

Established in 1973 by the government of Abu Dhabi, the company is 70 percent state-owned. The company also owns the largest offshore oil and gas fleet in the Middle East, South East Asia and North Africa region.



Saudi Arabia Establishes Non-Profit Association of Medical Device Manufacturers

The headquarters of the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (SPA)
The headquarters of the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Establishes Non-Profit Association of Medical Device Manufacturers

The headquarters of the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (SPA)
The headquarters of the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (SPA)

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources announced on Tuesday the establishment of the Non-Profit Association of Medical Device Manufacturers, aimed at supporting the development and growth of the medical device industry.

The initiative aligns with the Ministry’s efforts to empower non-profit organizations in the industrial and mining sectors, reflecting its belief in their role in advancing the Kingdom’s economic and social development.

According to a Ministry statement, the Association seeks to encourage high-quality investments in medical device manufacturing, support factories’ compliance with the highest standards of quality and safety, raise awareness about locally produced devices and their advantages, and enhance the export efficiency of Saudi medical products.

The Association will also provide specialized advisory services, foster innovation, and help develop the skills of the workforce in the sector to strengthen its regional and global competitiveness.

The establishment of the Non-Profit Association of Medical Device Manufacturers forms part of the Ministry’s broader efforts to enable the non-profit sector and enhance its role in industry and mining. The initiative aims to increase its contribution and direct impact on the Kingdom’s GDP, in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.