Middle East pipeline news
Oil pipeline explodes in Iraq
An oil pipeline in the Kirkuk province of Iraq has been targeted, causing the pipeline to explode.
EastMed gas pipeline makes progress
The energy ministers of Israel, Italy, Greece and Cyprus have agreed to support the development of the EastMed pipeline project.
Exova and McDermott sign offshore testing contract
Exova has recently signed a contract with McDermott. The contract will see Exova provide its testing services to McDermott’s structural and pipeline production welding facility in the UAE.
Successful pipeline seminar held
The ‘Pipeline Life-Cycle Extension Strategies (from a German operator's point of view)’ seminar has been held, with several industry experts attending.
Iraqi pipeline bombed
Four bombs exploded near a pipeline site in northern Iraq on 25 February.
Rovco completes first overseas contracts
Rovco has recently completed two subsea survey contracts in southeast Asia and the Middle East.
Iran and Iraq sign pipeline study MoU
Iraq and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding to assess the potential of exporting Iraqi oil through Iranian territory.
Saudi Aramco pipeline leaks
One dead and three left injured after a Saudi Aramco pipeline leaks.
Iran-Oman pipeline rerouted
The Iranian oil minister has stated that Iran and Oman have agreed to alter the route of their underwater natural gas pipeline to avoid UAE waters.
OOC planning to invest over US$1 billion on energy projects
The Oman Oil Company has stated it will invest more than US$1 billion on midstream and downstream energy projects in 2017.