AramcoWorld - March 2019

AramcoWorld - March 2019

BY AramcoWorld / /

AramcoWorld, Saudi Aramco's flagship publication, is widely recognized as a leading source of nonpolitical coverage of the history, geography, arts and cultures of Saudi Arabia, the Middle East and the wider Islamic world, with an emphasis on the interweavings of the plural cultures of East and West, past and present.

First Specialty Oil Field Chemicals Manufacturing Reaction Plant in Saudi Arabia

First Specialty Oil Field Chemicals Manufacturing Reaction Plant in Saudi Arabia

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

Representatives from Saudi Aramco, Halliburton, Sadara, Fluor, and the Royal Commission of Jubail recently gathered to mark the groundbreaking of a manufacturing plant to be built by Halliburton at the ethylene oxide/propylene oxide (EO/PO) cluster of the PlasChem Value Park at Jubail Industrial City II.

Students Get a Lesson on Renewables in Visit to Company

Students Get a Lesson on Renewables in Visit to Company

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

Saudi Aramco’s Renewables Department recently held an awareness meeting for students from five schools in the Eastern Province. The goal of the meeting was to introduce renewable energy to inspire the students who have a desire to work in this field.

Heritage Gallery offers ‘Window to the Past’

Heritage Gallery offers ‘Window to the Past’

BY The Arabian Sun / /

“Window to the Past” is the new mini exhibit at the Saudi Aramco Community Heritage Gallery. The display highlights historic photographs of familiar facilities in Dhahran that we see every day, and that are served by the Community Services Department.

AramcoWorld Reading Selections - February 20, 2019

AramcoWorld Reading Selections - February 20, 2019

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

Although the building that held Cairo’s Dar al-’Ilm, or House of Knowledge, disappeared long ago, it stood not far from the Mosque of al-Aqmar, right, along Muizz Street, a thoroughfare that dates back to the founding of Cairo in the 10th century.

‘Light Art’ Project Lifts Spirits in Dhahran

‘Light Art’ Project Lifts Spirits in Dhahran

BY The Arabian Sun / /

It’s festive, romantic, dazzling, and appealing! The Central Community Services Department (CCSD) invites company employees and their families to enjoy an evening spectacle of energetic vibe created by the newly installed lights outside the Dhahran Dining Hall and along King’s Road.

Aramco Commences Operations at Arabian Rig Manufacturing

Aramco Commences Operations at Arabian Rig Manufacturing

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

Saudi Aramco and National Oilwell Varco Incorporated (NOV) recently held the first Arabian Rig Manufacturing (ARM) Board of Managers meeting. ARM is a newly formed company, a joint venture (JV) between NOV (owning 70% of the JV’s shares) and Saudi Aramco. Highlights of the meeting included the appointment of senior officials and the approval of the company’s branding strategy.

Saudi Aramco and Total Invest in High-quality Retail Fuel Network in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Aramco and Total Invest in High-quality Retail Fuel Network in Saudi Arabia

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

Saudi Aramco and Total today signed an agreement to develop a network of retail fuel service stations in Saudi Arabia. The 50:50 joint venture (JV) plans to invest around $1 billion over the next 6 years in the Saudi retail fuel market to provide motorists with premium fuels and retail services in Saudi Arabia.

A Day Escape to Unexpected Qatif

A Day Escape to Unexpected Qatif

BY The Arabian Sun / /

You never know when an adventure can start. Some time ago, my husband and I were invited to a friend’s home, and as we had no time to research our day trip destination, we were surprised by the people, the city, and its fascinating past. Welcome to unexpected Qatif.

Aramco Employee Receives New Recognition from MIT

Aramco Employee Receives New Recognition from MIT

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

Saudi Aramco fellow Ali Dogru has been recognized by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT) Earth Resources Laboratory (ERL) and the Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences (EAPS) with a new Fellowship honoring leading researchers in geophysics, and related areas.

Panorama 2018 – Issue 2

Panorama 2018 – Issue 2

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

In this issue, learn more about how to beat the heat to stay healthy, the benefits of good posture, and how to hike with confidence.

First Aramco Entity to be ISO Certified for Environmental Protection Management

First Aramco Entity to be ISO Certified for Environmental Protection Management

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

First entity in Saudi Aramco to be certified for its environmental protection system internationally. After achieving ISO 50001, the international certification in Energy Management, Aramco's Safaniyah Onshore Producing Department (SONPD) embarked on an ambitious plan to certify the biggest gas-oil separation plant (GOSP) in the world and its associated facilities with the International Standard ISO 14001:2015 — the Environmental Management System (EMS).

Saudi Aramco, TechnipFMC and Axens Advance Catalytic Crude to Chemicals Technology

Saudi Aramco, TechnipFMC and Axens Advance Catalytic Crude to Chemicals Technology

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

Saudi Aramco, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Saudi Aramco Technologies, today signed a Joint Development and Collaboration Agreement (JDCA) with Axens and TechnipFMC to accelerate the development and commercialization of the company’s Catalytic Crude to Chemicals (CC2C™) technology.