Saudi Oil and Gas – Issue 18

Saudi Oil and Gas Issue 18 provided strategic insights into Saudi Arabia’s oil, gas, and energy developments,
emphasizing technological innovation, sustainability, and upstream progress.
The issue featured coverage of the OGEP II Review, the Japan Gas Hydrates Collaboration,
and Dhahran Techno Valley initiatives.
It also highlighted Saudi Aramco’s EXPEC ARC research programs, KFUPM partnerships,
and Halliburton’s digital solutions that were shaping the next era of exploration and production.

Featured Highlights

• Review of the OGEP II Conference – innovation and R&D breakthroughs
• Saudi-Japan collaboration on gas hydrates and offshore resources
• Dhahran Techno Valley’s leadership in upstream research excellence
• EXPEC ARC and KFUPM partnership advancing petroleum science
• Halliburton and Schlumberger showcases of smart oilfield technologies
• Editorial: “The Digital Oilfield Vision” by Wajid Rasheed

Key Articles and Features

• Note from the CEO – Wajid Rasheed reflected on innovation, partnerships, and progress
• OGEP II Review – Advanced Saudi Arabia’s energy leadership through collaboration
• Japan Gas Hydrates Project – Explored new horizons for offshore development
• Dhahran Techno Valley – Documented the creation of a world-class R&D ecosystem
• EXPEC ARC Research – Showcased AI and predictive analytics for upstream operations
• Halliburton and Schlumberger Features – Examined automation and data-driven workflows
• The Hydrocarbon Highway – “Vision Beyond Energy” by Wajid Rasheed

Technical Focus Areas

• Gas hydrate exploration and recovery
• Digital oilfield automation and analytics
• Reservoir simulation and seismic modeling
• Data management and smart drilling systems
• Geoscience innovation and subsurface imaging
• Sustainability and environmental performance

Magazine Archive

Saudi Oil and Gas Issue 18 stood as a reflection of Saudi Arabia’s growing influence in global energy research
and technological leadership. The publication documented a transformative period for the Kingdom’s upstream sector,
showcasing progress in digitalization, automation, and international research collaboration.
Though the EPRasheed Media Group later concluded its publishing operations,
this issue remains part of the enduring record of energy journalism and innovation in the region.

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About the Publisher

EPRasheed Media Group was an international publishing company that produced leading oil and gas industry titles,
including Saudi Oil and Gas, Brazil Oil and Gas, and tt_mg.
During its years of operation, the group connected innovation, scientific research, and industrial expertise
across the global energy landscape before eventually ceasing its publishing activities.

Global Reach

With editorial offices once located in the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Trinidad, Houston, and Brazil,
EPRasheed Media Group provided global coverage of oil and gas developments
and played a notable role in documenting Saudi Arabia’s technological and industrial evolution within the energy sector.