Saudi Aramco, Lamprell PLC, National Shipping Co. of Saudi Arabia (Bahri), and Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. have launched the joint venture that will build an integrated maritime yard on Saudi Arabia’s east coast (OGJ Online, June 1, 2017). Source: News

The National Academies of Science, Engineering & Medicine awarded grants totaling $10.8 million to six projects conducting research aimed at improving systemic risks at oil and gas operations in the Gulf of Mexico. Source: News

By developing an effective engagement strategy that considers the specific rights of potentially impacted indigenous peoples at the outset, oil and gas proponents in Canada can reduce the risk of costly delays, find project partners, and win community support that will advance project development. Source: News

Saudi Aramco has successfully deployed modern composite materials across a significant portion of its oil flowline network and some of its natural gas flowline network, managing corrosion and reducing system cost. Source: News

It is possible to make bunker fuel oil that meets all ISO 8217 specs for residual fuels, complying with the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) forthcoming 2020 regulations without using gas oils, enabling ship owners to avoid thermal shocks and other fuel-switching headaches. Source: News

Aera Energy LLC plans to spend about $250 million to build a solar steam and solar electricity project to assist with enhanced oil recovery at Belridge oil field in Kern County, Calif., San Joaquin Valley. Source: News