YASREF Loads First Automated Petcoke Cargo
After recently exporting its first high-quality diesel fuel, YASREF reached another milestone last week by loading 49,000 tons of petcoke.
Scientific Breakthrough Will Help Preserve Kingdom’s Groundwater
A breakthrough study by some Saudi Aramco scientists, engineers and environmentalists, supported by the company’s Environmental Protection Department (EPD) regulations, has identified an alternative source of injection water that will help to conserve the Kingdom’s scarce groundwater reserves.
King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture: Taking the Long View
The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture is an extension of Saudi Aramco’s corporate vision and a continuation of its work to create a knowledge based society. Its opening is just a year away.
Top Innovations Notch Company’s Honors
Ten best innovations selected for recognition from among 148 contributions, ranging from aerial detection of oil spills to amendments to radios, desktops, security gates, and drilling rigs.
Connecting to the World: Websites Launched
Aramco Asia’s five new websites were officially launched last week by Saudi Aramco president and CEO Khalid A. Al-Falih.
Al-Ayyam Al-Jamilah – Spring 2015
Drivers from al-‘Ula in northwestern Saudi Arabia welcome Annuitants Reunion travelers to a viewing point high above the valley linking that thriving town to the Nabataean city of Madain Salih, a trading city that flourished some 2,000 years ago.
Water Arabia: Tapping Technology, Innovation for Reliable Water
Under the patronage of HE Abdullah Al-Hussayen, Minister of Water and Electricity, and in the presence of Ahmad Al-Baghdadi, Deputy Minister for Water Affairs, the 2015 Water Arabia Conference and Exhibition was held in al-Khobar under the theme “Innovative & Reliable Water and Wastewater Technologies for Sustainable Water Quality.”
Saudi Aramco Signs New Standby Credit Facilities with 27 Financial Institutions
As part of the Company’s strategy of maintaining financial flexibility, Saudi Aramco has signed a new standby revolving credit facilities agreement.
Local, International Poets Light Up Annual Event
“Poetry is a thing of such beauty and such power. The play of words, the imagery, and the wit make us happier, sadder, more alive, and more inspired.
Families and Friends Gather in Dhahran for Annual Pancake Breakfast
Aramcons from the Dhahran-area Saudi Aramco communities recently gathered for a pancake breakfast prepared by the Boy Scouts, their parents, and other leaders.
A Solar Solution: Powering the Star Building Through the Sun
Saudi Aramco has achieved a landmark in green installation by feeding power to the Power Systems (PS) main offices through the company’s first rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) installation.
Saudi Aramco Endorses 2015 Global Risk Awards
For the second consecutive year, Saudi Aramco endorsed the 2015 Global Risk Awards.
Saudi Aramco Shares Strategies for Navigating Economic Downturn at MEOS 2015
Success through innovation and collaboration was the predominant message at the 19th Middle East Oil and Gas Show and Conference (MEOS 2015) held in Bahrain, which was themed “Energy Beyond Limits Through Innovation and Collaboration.”
Saudi Aramco’s IP Week Reception Highlights Opportunities
More than 500 of Saudi Aramco’s partners and customers attended a company reception at International Petroleum (IP) Week held in London.
iThra Youth, iThra Lab Reach Thousands of Young Saudis in Jazan
As dignitaries and industry leaders discussed Jazan’s economic promise during the Jazan Economic Forum last week, the iThra Youth initiative kept busy with the promise of Jazan’s minds.
Jazan Economic City to Become a key Contributor to Saudi Economy
Jazan Economic City will become a key contributor to Saudi Arabia’s economy as current infrastructure and projects development will provide a solid base for further investments in heavy and secondary industries, petrochemicals, mining and conversion industries, Khalid A. Al-Falih, president and CEO, Saudi Aramco said at the Jazan Economic Forum (JEF) today in Jazan City, southwest of Saudi Arabia.
Forum to Feature Insights to Vast Opportunities at Jazan Economic City
Jazan Economic Forum (JEF) taking place from February 25 – 26 in Jazan City will offer delegates two full days of comprehensive information on the Jazan Economic City (JEC) project with presentations by subject matter experts.
SAUDI ARAMCO and KFUPM to Develop New Petroleum Engineering Program
Saudi Aramco and King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) recently signed a framework agreement in support of a new Petroleum Engineering and Geosciences college program.
Forum To Be Catalyst for Investment Opportunities in Jazan Economic City
Jazan City, in the south-western Province of Jazan in Saudi Arabia, will host the Jazan Economic Forum on February 25-26, 2015 to discuss the investment opportunities and development potential of the Jazan Economic City, a multi-billion dollar investment project aligned to the Kingdom’s national balanced economic development objectives.
POSH: Technology Puts Eyes on Northern Area Well Sites
Saudi Aramco recently inaugurated its first Production Operations Surveillance Hub (POSH) at Ju’aymah Industrial Complex in the Northern Area.