Saudi Oil and Gas – Issue 7
EPRasheed Signature Series
Published: 2008
This issue covered the Jeddah Energy Meeting, which featured H.E. Ali I. Al-Naimi’s ministerial address,
the 2008 SPE Annual Technical Symposium, and an in-depth interview with
South Rub Al-Khali Company (SRAK) on frontier exploration in the Rub Al-Khali Basin.
The edition also included exclusive technical features on high-resolution seismic modeling and
fracture mapping in carbonate reservoirs.
Featured Highlights
- Remarks by H.E. Ali I. Al-Naimi, Minister of Petroleum & Mineral Resources – Jeddah Energy Meeting 2008
- KSA SPE Annual Technical Symposium – “Unlocking Hydrocarbons through Optimum Exploitation Strategies”
- Exploration insights from SRAK (South Rub Al-Khali Company) on operations in the world’s largest sand desert
- Seismic research on near-surface modeling in Saudi Arabia by KFUPM and Aramco scientists
- Fracture corridor mapping in carbonate reservoirs – a Schlumberger and WesternGeco case study
- Completions and production innovations in zonal isolation and inflow control devices
Key Articles and Features
- Note from the CEO – Wajid Rasheed reflected on balancing regional events, innovation, and applications
- Minister’s Speech at Jeddah Energy Meeting – Focused on global petroleum stability and investment insights
- SPE Saudi Arabia Section Review – Summarized the highlights, keynote speakers, and technical symposium outcomes
- Exploration in Rub Al-Khali – Patrick Allman-Ward discussed SRAK’s pioneering operations
- High-Resolution Seismic Data – Showcased near-surface modeling advances for Saudi exploration
- Mapping Fracture Corridors – Examined naturally fractured carbonate reservoirs and case studies
Technical Focus Areas
- High-resolution seismic imaging and modeling
- Frontier exploration and basin analysis
- Carbonate reservoir characterization
- Drilling optimization and geosteering
- Completion and zonal isolation technologies
- Real-time operations and production monitoring
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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 ceased operations, leaving behind a legacy of impactful energy journalism and technical reporting.
Global Reach
EPRasheed had maintained editorial offices in the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Trinidad, Houston, and Brazil,
providing extensive coverage of global oil and gas developments during its years of operation.
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