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<title><![CDATA[Emaar Industries &amp; Investments celebrates opening of new state-of-the-art plant by Dynergy Technologies ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Emaar Industries &amp; Investments celebrated the opening of a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant for low voltage and medium voltage switchboards of its subsidiary Dynergy Technologies in TechnoPark, Dubai. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[AREVA signs major contract with Spanish railway administrator]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. AREVA&#039;s transmission and distribution division has secured an order worth
approximately US$27.17 million to supply Adif.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Middle East and North Africa utilities industry in a state of growth]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL.  The MENA region is already one step ahead in harnessing the power of its abundant sun. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Long-term rating on UAE&#039;s National Central Cooling downgraded to &#039;CC&#039; ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=44994</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Standard &amp; Poor&#039;s Rating Services said today that it lowered its long-term corporate credit rating on National Central Cooling Co. to &#039;CC&#039; from &#039;CCC+&#039;. The outlook is negative.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Middle East water industry requires major investment]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=44962</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The continuing population boom in the Middle East is causing a sharp increase in water demand. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Freshfields advises on Middle East IWPP Deal of the Year]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. International law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has won Middle East Independent Water and Power Project Deal of the Year 2009 at the Project Finance Magazine awards held on Thursday. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[South Korea mulls further UAE nuclear deals]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. South Korea hopes to build an additional four nuclear reactors in the UAE.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Barwa Financial District sale to Qatar Petroleum negotiations still underway]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Barwa has confirmed that it is still involved in highly positive negotiations with Qatar Petroleum  over the planned sale of the Barwa Financial District to the world&#039;s largest liquefied natural gas producer. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Empower urges GCC authorities to prioritise environment conservation ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=44951</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. District cooling service in limelight at WETEX 2010 following Dubai&#039;s success in implementing it in most real estate projects. 
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<title><![CDATA[Statoil and GAC sign worldwide agency contract

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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Major energy group Statoil has appointed GAC to provide hub agency services covering all ports outside of Norway effective from 2010. 
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<title><![CDATA[Dana Gas announces two gas discoveries in Egypt]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[EGYPT. The preliminary estimate of the recoverable reserves is from 8-13 billion cubic feet of gas.

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<title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi, Conoco award US$300 million Shah gas construction contract to Al Jaber Group]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The Shah gas project, with an estimated cost of around US$10 billion, is part of plans to boost domestic gas supply.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[TAQA announces ratings change by Moody&#039;s]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The Abu Dhabi National Energy Company has announced that Moody&#039;s Investors Service has downgraded its corporate credit rating of TAQA from Aa2 to A3. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[GE Oil &amp; Gas power generation and Subsea Equipment wins bring Gorgon Project awards ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=44829</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. GE Oil &amp; Gas technology has again been selected to support the development of Gorgon which also features one of the world&#039;s largest ever carbon-dioxide (CO2) sequestration technology projects.
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<title><![CDATA[IBM and Johnson controls join forces to make buildings smarter]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=44844</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The companies will team to provide a Smart Building Solution that can improve operations and reduce energy and water consumption in buildings worldwide including the Middle East.
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<title><![CDATA[Dow Formulated Systems and EA Juffali &amp; Brothers signs business alliance in Polyurethane Systems ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. The combining highly competitive offerings of innovative products and services for the production of polyol blends, is planned for 2010, in Saudi Arabia. 
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<title><![CDATA[Frost &amp; Sullivan predicts exponential growth for Middle East critical infrastructure protection market]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=44839</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The critical infrastructure protection market in the Middle East has gained importance because of infrastructure growth and regional instability. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Saudi crude output still down from 2008, says Aramco]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Saudi Arabia&#039;s oil production is still down compared with 2008, having fallen in 2009, Saudi Aramco&#039;s chief executive said.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Iraq oil exports at highest level since 1990]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[IRAQ. Iraq&#039;s oil exports reached their highest level in February since Saddam Hussein&#039;s invasion of Kuwait in 1990, an oil ministry spokesman said.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[RAK Petroleum announces Tunisia entry]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. RAK Petroleum announced today that it has signed an agreement to join an offshore exploration license in the Tunisian Republic.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Shell selects CBRE as European retail property advisor]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. CB Richard Ellis Group has announced that it has been selected by Shell to provide transaction and portfolio management services across its European retail portfolio. 
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<title><![CDATA[Tripp Lite eyes 25% growth in Qatar by 2010]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Leading manufacturer expands PS seminar series in the country to demonstrate productivity, stability and security benefits of its products.

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<title><![CDATA[Energy usage in the spotlight]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. As population growth accelerates, particularly in the developing countries across the GCC, the region is consuming energy at an unprecedented rate.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi to cut April crude oil shipments in line with OPEC production limits]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Shipments of  Murban and Umm Shaif will be subject to a 15% cut, Lower Zakum will be cut by 10%, and Upper Zakum by 5%, ADNOC said.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Drake &amp; Scull International Kuwait wins 2 contracts totalling over US$24.52 million]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[KUWAIT. DSI acquired 75% of DSK in late December, 2009, in step with the company&#039;s declaration since its IPO to actively pursue acquisition negotiations in Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. 

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<title><![CDATA[A lesson in leadership: turning Abu Dhabi&#039;s vision into reality ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=44685</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Abu Dhabi&#039;s  new bold vision is to transform itself into a global leader in sustainable future energy and technology.

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<title><![CDATA[Iran plans to issue US$1 billion in bonds for energy sector]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[IRAN. Iran has announced plans to issue US$1 billion in bonds to develop its natural resources, official sources said.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ras Laffan 3 LNG Train 7 begins production]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. The project is a joint venture of Qatar Petroleum and ExxonMobil Ras Laffan and represents another expansion of LNG production facilities operated by RasGas Company. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New Saudi bourse to be energy saving model ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Major energy saving technologies will be incorporated into the design of the new headquarters of the Saudi Stock Exchange, or Tadawul.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar Petroleum and ExxonMobil announce start of operations of Al Khaleej Gas Project Phase 2]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=44613</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Qatar Petroleum and Exxon Mobil Corporation has announced the Al Khaleej Gas-Phase 2 project, with 1,250 million cubic feet per day of sales gas capacity, initiated operations in December 2009. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dow Chairman and CEO celebrates expansion of historic partnership in Kuwait  ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[KUWAIT. The Dow Chemical Company recently commemorated its historic partnership with Petrochemical Industries Company of Kuwait at the inauguration of the Greater Equate facility.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Private Equity firm global environment fund announces investment in UPC renewables China Holdings]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The investment will be dedicated to wind power development in China, where the Company has 150 MW in construction and more than 3 GW of pipeline projects. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[General Electric signs MOU with Government of Pakistan]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Agreement designed to promote development of Pakistan&#039;s infrastructure and economy

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<title><![CDATA[Energy sector applies risk lessons from past losses]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Despite an increase in the size and scale of new energy infrastructure projects, national oil companies and other energy and chemical concerns are experiencing fewer and less-severe major losses than in previous years, new research by Marsh shows.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hans Blix to head UAE nuclear advisory board]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The UAE established Monday an International Advisory Board to oversee progress of the nation&#039;s nuclear energy plan, headed by the former head of the IAEA Hans Blix.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Saudi Tabreed appointed by Saudi Aramco]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Saudi Tabreed announced that it has signed an agreement with Saudi Aramco to develop and operate a District Cooling System to cool all the buildings of Saudi Aramco in the Dhahran area. 

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<title><![CDATA[Aramco, Total may issue Sukuk to help fund Jubail refinery]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=44531</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Saudi Aramco and France&#039;s Total hired banks to sell Islamic bonds to help fund the construction of a US$12 billion oil refinery.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Marsh conference to discuss Iraq energy risk issues]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=44527</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Marsh has announced that the Executive Director and Founder of the Iraq Energy Institute will speak on the risk issues facing energy companies seeking to do business in Iraq at Marsh&#039;s National Oil Companies Conference in Dubai. 
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<title><![CDATA[GE Technology will help meet Northern Iraq&#039;s growing energy demands]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=44431</link>
<description><![CDATA[IRAQ. GE today announced the signing of contracts totaling approximately US$200 million to supply power generation equipment and services for two independent power projects in the Kurdistan region of Northern Iraq. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[AREVA T&amp;D wins electrical balance of plant contract]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=44415</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. AREVA&#039;s Transmission and Distribution division in India has been awarded a prestigious eBOP contract by L&amp;T Power2 for state utility Madhya Pradesh Power Generating Company.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[OMV in new gas discovery in Southern Tunisia]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[TUNISIA. OMV announces the discovery and successful testing of gas and condensate in its Fella-1 exploration well in the recently granted Nawara Production Concession within the Jenein Sud exploration block in southern Tunisia. 

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<title><![CDATA[Peak in oil demand &#039;alarms&#039; Saudi Arabia]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Saudi Arabia must be &#039;very serious&#039; about any possible peak in oil demand, which is an &#039;alarm&#039; to diversify its economy, an Oil Ministry adviser said. The debate about the supply and demand of oil has been gradually shifting towards concerns about the demand side.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[&#039;Smart Revolution&#039; can save up to US$10 billion for GCC utilities, says AT Kearney]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=44350</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Smart Metering and Smart Grids are currently hot topics in the Middle East mainly driven by potential risks of supply and demand imbalances of electricity.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Iraq adopts ASCI benchmark price for US crude sales]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[IRAQ. Iraqi state-owned oil marketing firm Somo will price sales of US-bound crude at differentials to the Argus Sour Crude Index benchmark from April onwards.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Taqa delivers full year profit during challenging business environment]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. TAQA today reported preliminary financial results for the period ended 31 December 2009. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Sharpen those shoppertunistic buying skills:Louis James ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=44282</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. To borrow (and stretch) his metaphor from the healthcare arena, Casey Research Senior Editor Louis James sees the patient remaining in grave condition despite massive infusions and life-support systems running full throttle.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[DuPont to invest US$175 million in final phase of critical Tedlar PVF film expansion]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=44286</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. DuPont announced an investment of US$175 million to complete the multi-phase expansion of its high-performance DuPont Tedlar PV2001 series oriented film production line.  ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia launches solar water desalination programme]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=44257</link>
<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Saudi Arabia has begun building the first solar-powered water desalination plant, the first step in a three-part programme to introduce solar energy into the Kingdom.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ENOC awarded first place in Environment Conservation]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Emirates National Oil Company has been awarded the first prize in the Environmental Protection category of the 2nd Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport for introducing pro-active programs and services.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Shell lubricants inaugurates new facility in JAFZA Dubai]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=44193</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The new investment considerably raises Shell Lubricants&#039; bulk finished product storage, making it one of the largest lubricants storage facilities available locally. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[AREVA to acquire the US Solar company Ausra]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=44198</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. AREVA Taps Ausra&#039;s Management Team and proven technology to become a world leader in concentrated solar thermal energy.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Iraq to resume oil exports from Kurdish region &#039;soon&#039;]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=44183</link>
<description><![CDATA[IRAQ. Iraq accepted a Kurdish proposal on payments to producers working in the semi-autonomous region, the oil minister said.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi&#039;s ADCO targets 1.8 million bpd oil output]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=44164</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Abu Dhabi&#039;s state-owned oil firm ADCO is to invest billions of dollars to hike onshore production by 400,000 barrels per day to 1.8 million bpd by 2017, its general manager Abdel Monim al-Kindy said.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[TAQA to boost workforce in Abu Dhabi ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=44163</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Abu Dhabi National Energy Company announces a commitment to increase the number of UAE Nationals following the success of Tawdheef.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dow Wire &amp; Cable showcases advanced solutions at  2010 Middle East Electricity Exhibition]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=44132</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Dow Wire &amp; Cable has announced that it will showcase its leading portfolio of materials and technology solutions for medium, high and extra-high voltage power cables at the 2010 MEEE.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Oxford Business Group to chart Libya&#039;s privatisation progress in new economic report]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=44113</link>
<description><![CDATA[LIBYA. Libya is stepping up its gas exploration and production with a view to increasing exports to Europe, according to the  Chairman of the National Oil Corporation.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[French electrical diversity and quality at MEE 2010 in Dubai]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=44111</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Around 37 French companies will be present at UBIFRANCE Pavilion to take part in the Middle East Electricity trade fair due in Dubai from 9-11 February.  

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<title><![CDATA[LG completes successful training scheme for UAE Nationals ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=44110</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. LG Electronics has successfully implemented and executed a training programme to enhance human resources and empower UAE national cadre in the field of renewable energy. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai says Al-Jalila new oilfield could begin production in a year]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Dubai said on Friday that a new offshore oilfield, discovered at a time when the Gulf emirate is under unprecedented financial pressure, could begin production next year.

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<title><![CDATA[Dubai seeks quick assessment of new offshore oil find]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=44067</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAl. Duba&#039;si Oil Department will begin assessing &quot;the size of oil reserves and define the possible energy production for the new field in the short- and long-term,&quot; the office of ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum said.

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<title><![CDATA[Dubai discovers new offshore oil field ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=44045</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The statement announcing the discovery didn&#039;t provide details on the location or potential oil reserves.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ducab expands plans for National Development Program in 2010]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=44038</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Company begins spring hiring campaign at Tawdheef Recruitment Show in Abu Dhabi by targeting individuals keen on developing their skills set through on-the-job training.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[GE Oil &amp; Gas hits milestone with supply of 100 urea production trains]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=44015</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. GE Oil &amp; Gas has reached an industry milestone with the supply of more than 100 turbocompressor trains for urea plants in 34 countries worldwide. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[DEWA commends cooperation of government institutions in reducing loss of environmental resources]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. During a Dubai Government Conservation Committee meeting Managing Director and CEO of DEWA, highlighted the urgent need to make additional efforts for conservation despite significant achievements.
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<title><![CDATA[AREVA awarded two major GIS substations orders by Delhi Transco]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. AREVA&#039;s Transmission and Distribution division has recently won two major orders from the DTL, for 220/33 kV GIS substations, to be installed at HC Mathur Lane and AIIMS Trauma Centre in Delhi. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[GE Oil &amp; Gas awarded contract worth over US$200 million for GASCO&#039;s IGD project]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Supporting the government&#039;s initiative to meet the rising demand for energy within the Emirate, the Habshan 5 IGD project is one of the largest gas processing complexes in the world. 

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<title><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia plans US$120 billion investment on energy projects]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Saudi Aramco plans to invest around US$120 billion over the next 5-6 years in developing projects in the oil and petrochemicals sectors, the company&#039;s chief executive said.

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<title><![CDATA[Qatar District Cooling Company opens second plant in Doha&#039;s West Bay ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. The plant is the third operational plant in Qatar for Qatar Cool, having launched its first Plant in West Bay in 2006 and at The Pearl-Qatar earlier this year. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Swedish State Secretary visits Scania&#039;s Green assembly plant in Jafza]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The delegation was taken on a tour of the facility and briefed on the energy-saving aspects of the assembly plant in Jafza. 

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<title><![CDATA[National Oil Companies to face lower cost of risk in coming year]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The world&#039;s national oil companies could be in a position to benefit from lower overall costs of risk over the next few years according to Marsh insurance broker and risk adviser.
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<title><![CDATA[ICT for a low carbon world: activism, cooperation, innovation at Davos 
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Estimates suggest the ICT sector will account for 3% of greenhouse-gas emissions by 2020, however the real potential to be leveraged is the positive environmental impact the ICT sector could have on other sectors through &#039;Green&#039; ICT solutions, says a Booz and Company paper.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Oil price to trade in US$60-US$80 range, says Shell CEO]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Shell may need to cut more jobs this year to control operating costs as a recovery in energy demand waits until the second half.
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<title><![CDATA[China overtakes US as largest customer, says Saudi Aramco CEO]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAl. Aramco, the world&#039;s biggest crude producer, is exporting about 1 million barrels a day to China, more than to the US, Chief Executive Officer Khalid al-Falih said.

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<title><![CDATA[Energy sector likely to offer excellent opportunities for investors in 2010]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The Gulf&#039;s energy sector is placed to engage with emerging opportunities, create new ones and position itself at the forefront of the new wave of clean energy solutions, which will ensure future growth and prosperity.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[&#039;Peak oil is behind us,&#039; says Saudi Aramco CEO]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. There is still plenty of oil in the ground and the world should put aside fears about &quot;peak oil&quot;, the head of oil firm Saudi Aramco said on Thursday.

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<title><![CDATA[US$4.5 billion total bilateral trade with the UAE in 2009]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The third Malaysia Services Exhibition will be held at the Dubai International Conventions and Exhibitions Centre from the 13-15 April 2010. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Going green is not enough, says expert]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. A leading expert from renowned international energy services provider Techem, has claimed that the UAE&#039;s efforts to &#039;go green&#039; are insufficient, but that the introduction of certain laws already in place in Europe could solve its energy shortages.

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<title><![CDATA[Shell&#039;s investment in Qatar gas project seen at US$21 billion ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Royal Dutch Shell&#039;s total investment in Qatar&#039;s gas-to-liquids (GTL) and liquefied natural gas projects (LNG) was at US$21 billion. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ExxonMobil signs agreement with Iraq Ministry of Oil]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[IRAQ. Exxon Mobil Corporation today announced that its affiliate ExxonMobil Iraq signed an agreement with the Iraq Ministry of Oil to redevelop and expand the West Qurna-1 field in southern Iraq. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Arabian Power and Water Summit 2010 announced by MEED]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The region&#039;s power and water industry faces increasing pressure to generate sufficient power and water supply due to its rapid population growth in the last few years. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai eGovernment mPay service allows users to settle bills through mobile phone]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. mPay is a mobile payment service specially designed by Dubai eGovernment to provide an efficient and easy means of paying government fees in Dubai.

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<title><![CDATA[Masdar signs MOU with Alberta]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Masdar and the Ministry of Energy of the Government of Alberta, Canada, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for government-to-government cooperation on carbon capture and storage initiatives.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Venezuela oil reserves may be twice the size of Saudi Arabia&#039;s]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Venezuela&#039;s Orinoco oil region contains about 513 billion barrels of crude that could technically be recovered, a new US government assessment  said. If proven right this could spell the end of &#039;peak oil.&#039;
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<title><![CDATA[World Future Energy Summit strengthens position as platform for progressing future energy globally
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE has hosted the World Future Energy Summit for the third year, demonstrating its commitment to promoting and advancing innovation, research and regulation of the future and renewable energy, globally.  ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Saudi opens decade with millions worth of new projects and investment deals in oil and gas sector]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Saudi Oil &amp; Gas 2010 has recently concluded a highly successful four-day run at the Riyadh International Exhibition Centre, facilitating SAR millions worth of new projects and business deals in Saudi Arabia.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar may acquire Petrobras, Banco do Brasil stake]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Qatar is interested in buying minority stakes in Brazil&#039;s state-run oil giant Petrobras and Banco do Brasil, a Brazilian cabinet official said.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[AREVA signs agreement with Alstom and Schneider Electric]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The AREVA group has signed an agreement setting out the legal and financial terms and conditions for the disposal of its Transmission and Distribution business.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Multi-faceted innovation and university access to capital critical in winning future energy battle]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The session focused on the dual role played by the private sector and university research in moving the industry forward.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[All viable energy sources needed to meet future energy demand]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Meeting the world&#039;s growing energy needs while reducing the impact on the environment will require the development of all viable sources of energy and new technology development, said Emil Jacobs, Vice President of Research and Development at ExxonMobil Research. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Business as usual not acceptable as risk of climate change escalates, says UAE Minister ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The opening plenary of the second day of the World Future Energy Summit has seen the UAE Minister of Environment and Water point to the need to simplify the procedures in the financing funds that have decided to be established by Copenhagen accords.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Empower-Logstor Insulated Pipes Systems signifies UAE&#039;s drive towards diversification of economy 
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Denmark Crown Prince and Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed inaugurate UAE&#039;s largest pre-insulated pipe manufacturing facility]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Masdar sees first carbon capture in UAE by end 2012]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Masdar said its first carbon capture and storage (CCS) project would be cutting greenhouse gas emissions in the UAE by the end of 2012.
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<title><![CDATA[PRTM brings global energy and electric vehicle insight to World Future Energy Summit 2010]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. PRTM affirms its commitment to sustainable energy development in the GCC by participating in its first World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[SAS eyes demand for analytical intelligence in Saudi Arabia]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43538</link>
<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. SAS is eyeing the demand for AI solutions in Saudi, which is expected to be fuelled by the Saudi Energy Ministry&#039;s plans to increase investments into the petrochemical industry.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UAE committed to clean energy, says minister ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43534</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Al-Hamli, at the World Future Summit which sarted today in Abu Dhabi, said the UAE needs to develop other sources of energy to meet a rapid increase in its consumption because of high economic and population growth.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UAE energy minister says oil prices &#039;very reasonable&#039;]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Hamli was speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a four-day alternative energy forum being held in Abu Dhabi.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Prince Abdulaziz Bin Salman inaugurates Saudi Oil &amp; Gas as global industry players]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA.  Over 6,500 trade visitors are expected during the four-day run, as Saudi Oil &amp; Gas 2010 provides an ideal platform for key industry players to leverage Saudi&#039;s burgeoning oil production and consumption requirements within the next 10 years.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[International Renewable Energy Agency takes off]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. In 2010, IRENA will set out to establish itself as the global information base for renewable energy knowledge. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Iraq and Shell consortium sign the Majnoon Oilfield contract]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43473</link>
<description><![CDATA[IRAQ. Shell, as lead operator, will hold a 45% share, with partner Petronas holding 30%. The Iraqi state holds 25% of the participating interests in all contractor consortia.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UAE set for first sustainable bioenergy research project]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, Boeing, Etihad Airways and Honeywell&#039;s UOP announced an agreement to establish a major research and demonstration project in Abu Dhabi dedicated to sustainable energy solutions.]]></description>
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