Saudi Oil and Gas – Issue 6

EPRasheed Signature Series

Published: 2008

Saudi Oil and Gas Issue 6 continued the in-depth coverage of Saudi Arabia’s upstream
technology, exploration, and innovation. This issue highlighted Skill and Serendipity in the
South Rub Al-Khali Basin, Saudi Arabian Technology Development under the EPT 2025
plan, and Rotary Steerable Systems that enabled maximum reservoir contact wells.
It also included coverage of GEO 2008 and the SPE Saudi Arabia Section Technical Symposium.

Featured Highlights

  • Exploration for gas-condensate in the South Rub Al-Khali Basin (SRAK)
  • Saudi Arabian Technology – Local innovation and the EPT 2025 vision
  • Rotary Steerable Systems that enabled MRC wells and drilling advancements
  • GEO 2008 keynote by Khalid A. Al-Falih – Addressing upstream challenges
  • SPE Saudi Arabia Section Technical Symposium 2008 overview
  • Exclusive interviews with Aramco and KFUPM Research Institute representatives

Key Articles and Features

  • Note from the CEO – Editorial insight by Wajid Rasheed
  • Skill and Serendipity – SRAK’s South Rub Al-Khali Basin exploration story
  • Saudi Arabian Technology – Efforts toward building local R&D and innovation ecosystems
  • Rotary Steerables Enabled MRC Wells – Featured cutting-edge drilling systems of the time
  • Autonomous Closed Loop Drilling – Highlighted INTEQ’s automation breakthroughs
  • Drilling Fluids Innovations – Showcased Aramco and KFUPM’s collaborative research

Technical Focus Areas

  • Directional and automated drilling systems
  • Reservoir engineering and seismic imaging
  • Local technology development under the EPT 2025 initiative
  • Advanced fluids and material sciences
  • Collaborative R&D between KACST, KFUPM, and Aramco
  • Upstream innovation and sustainability initiatives

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About the Publisher

EPRasheed Media Group had published leading oil and gas industry titles, including
Saudi Oil and Gas, Brazil Oil and Gas, and tt_mg.
These publications had connected innovation, scientific research, and industrial expertise across the global energy landscape.
The company has since closed, leaving behind a legacy of insightful reporting and technical excellence in the energy publishing domain.

Global Reach

EPRasheed had maintained editorial offices in the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Trinidad, Houston, and Brazil,
providing comprehensive coverage of global oil and gas advancements during its years of operation.

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