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Omanexpo signs up Agility as Official Logistics Partner

Muscat, Oman, 9 July 2010 – Agility, one of the world’s leading providers of integrated logistics to businesses and governments, will serve as the “Official Logistics Partner” of Omanexpo in all its major trade exhibitions scheduled at the Oman International Exhibition Centre from July 2010 through to April 2012.

Under the agreement, Agility Fairs & Events will handle all the logistical requirements of local and international exhibitors who will be taking part in Omanexpo’s upcoming trade exhibitions, namely Motor Show 2010, The BIG Show 2011, MedHealth & Wellness 2011, Food & Hotel Oman 2011, The BIG Show 2012, and OGWA 2012. 

“Agility has a dominant presence in the niche Fairs & Events industry with a proven track record as specialists in providing end to end logistics solutions to exhibitors and organisers. With a truly global network and our experience in this niche segment we bring value and expertise in serving the logistic requirements of all exhibitors, thus facilitating their smooth participation at Omanexpo’s high-profile trade exhibitions” said Vivek Nambiar, CEO of Agility Oman.

Omanexpo is the leading exhibition management company in the GCC and is distinguished for having the highest number of “UFI-Approved Events” in the sultanate. Established in 1986 and part of the SABCO Group, it is a full-fledged member of UFI - The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry and the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE). Omanexpo has over 25 years of experience in organising major trade shows and conferences that cater to the requirements of the region’s most important industries, including oil & gas, building and construction, automotive, food and hospitality as well as the health and medical sector.

“We are very pleased to have Agility as the official logistics partner of our trade exhibitions and are confident that they will effectively serve the logistics needs of our exhibitors. Our partnership with companies like Agility is part of our continued efforts to provide the highest level of service and value to our growing number of exhibitors from all over the world,” said Nasser Diab, general manager of Omanexpo.

Agility is a publicly traded company on the Kuwait Stock Exchange and Dubai Financial Market. The company has close to $6 billion in annual revenue and 32,000 employees in over 550 offices and 120 countries. It is a leading global logistics provider that takes on challenging projects in some of the world's most demanding environments, offering unmatched personal service, a global footprint, and customized capabilities in developed and emerging economies alike.

George Jacob, Regional Manager, Agility Fairs & Events Middle East added, “It’s a real honour to be the official logistics partner of Omanexpo. Agility Fairs & Events offers a convenient ‘single point of contact’ service to our customers, tailored to their specific logistics needs and is essential to the success of any trade fair, sports, visual & fine arts or performing event. We understand our customers’ needs and aim to deliver extraordinary care, precision timing and close attention to every detail.” For more information, please contact Omanexpo at +968-24660124 or e-mail [email protected].

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OGWA 2010 attracts large number of international oil & gas companies

Muscat, Oman, 6 February 2010 – The upcoming Oil & Gas West Asia (OGWA) Exhibition and Conference, which will be held in Muscat from April 11-13, 2010, will witness the strong participation of more than 150 international oil & gas companies. All are aiming to strengthen their presence across the Middle East in view of growing opportunities in the GCC’s biggest industry.

Organised by Omanexpo, OGWA 2010 will feature its strongest-ever international representation –,in addition to participation by more than 100 leading Omani companies as well as national oil & gas institutions from the GCC.

The three-day event, which is held under the patronage of Oman’s Ministry of Oil & Gas and is supported by Petroleum Development Oman, has consistently attracted growing numbers of foreign producers, equipment manufacturers and service suppliers since its inaugural edition in 1998.

Nasser Diab, general manager of Omanexpo, commented: “International oil & gas companies are increasingly expanding overseas. GCC countries such as Oman serve as attractive markets for their products, equipment and services – with continued comprehensive exploration and production activities all over the Middle East.”

Diab pointed out that the seventh edition of OGWA will feature exhibitors from more than 30 nations worldwide, thus registering the biggest ever international participation in the biennial event. Among countries represented will be France, Germany, China, the UK, Thailand, Canada, Russia, Qatar, Switzerland, India, Norway, Bahrain, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Korea, Kuwait, the UAE, Spain and the USA.

One of the major international exhibitors is Tecnicas Reunidas of Spain. The company, based in Madrid, is one of Europe’s leading engineering and construction firms for the oil & gas sector, and its international presence extends from Latin America and the Far East to the Mediterranean and the Middle East.

Another prominent international exhibitor at OGWA 2010 is Partex Oil and Gas. Based in Portugal, the company is a shareholder in some of the largest oil and gas companies in the world, including those in the UAE and Oman.

Other international companies present at OGWA 2010 include Kudu Industries, Lufkin, Lloyd’s Register, Pall Corporation, Sichuan Honghua Petroleum Equipment Co., PTTEP, Schlumberger, and Weatherford.

Alongside the exhibition, OGWA 2010 will feature the 2nd SPE EOR Conference at OGWA, a high-quality technical conference managed and organised by the well-known Society of Petroleum Engineers. The conference brings together global experts on all forms of EOR techniques to present, share, and discuss their experiences. It will cover the latest advances in thermal gas and chemical EOR methods, EOR selection criteria, surveillance techniques for locating remaining oil, and drivers and challenges in implementing EOR.

OGWA 2010 is officially supported by PDO and the Oman Chamber of Commerce & Industry (OCCI). The gold sponsors of the exhibition are the Al Sulaimi Group Holding and Technical Trading Co., while the official logistics partner is Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo & Co. Media sponsors include Pipeline Magazine as official publication, Zawya as business community partner, and Arab Oil & Gas Magazine, Gulf Oil & Gas, Oil & Gas News, Oil Review Middle East, and Upstream Magazine as media partners.

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National oil & gas companies confirm presence at OGWA 2010

Muscat, Oman, 11 January 2010 – The 2010 Oil & Gas West Asia (OGWA) Exhibition & Conference will prominently feature the stands of national oil & gas companies from throughout the GCC, in addition to international oil & gas majors, technology and service providers, and many other local and foreign companies directly serving the industry.

The OGWA 2010 exhibition will be held from April 11-13, 2010 at the Oman International Exhibition Centre. It will be spearheaded by Petroleum Development Oman (PDO), Oman LNG, Oman Gas Company, Oman Refineries and Petrochemicals Company, Qatar Petroleum, and the Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO).

“The strong presence at OGWA 2010 of national oil & gas companies from the GCC is a clear confirmation of OGWA’s standing as one of the most important events for the oil & gas industry in the Middle East region,” said Nasser Diab, general manager of Omanexpo LLC, the leading organiser of professional trade shows in the sultanate.

The national oil & gas companies will primarily be showcasing their operations, so as to familiarise visiting industry professionals about their latest projects and future development plans. Their exhibition stands are expected to be among the largest and most beautifully designed, befitting their status as the primary movers and shakers in the region’s biggest industry.

Diab pointed out that, in addition to the region’s national oil & gas companies, more than 150 other companies from more than 25 countries worldwide have also confirmed their participation in the exhibition. Foreign countries that will be represented include France, Germany, China, the UK, Thailand, Canada, Qatar, Switzerland, India, Bahrain, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Korea, Kuwait, the UAE, Spain, and the USA.

Held under the patronage of the Ministry of Oil & Gas, OGWA 2010 is officially supported by PDO and the Oman Chamber of Commerce & Industry (OCCI). The media sponsors of the event include Pipeline Magazine as official publication, Zawya as business community partner, and Arab Oil & Gas Magazine, Gulf Oil & Gas, Oil & Gas News, Oil Review Middle East, and Upstream Magazine as media partners.

Alongside the exhibition, the second SPE EOR Conference at OGWA will take place. This technical conference will once again be managed and organised by the Society of Petroleum Engineers. The conference will bring together global experts in all forms of EOR techniques to present, share, and discuss their experiences. It will cover the latest advances in thermal gas and chemical EOR methods, EOR selection criteria, surveillance techniques for locating remaining oil, and drivers and challenges in implementing EOR.

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Major oil & gas companies start signing up for OGWA 2010

Muscat, Oman, 3 May 2009 – A growing number of local and international oil & gas companies have already confirmed their participation at the seventh Oil & Gas West Asia (OGWA) Exhibition and Conference, which will be held on April 11-13, 2010 in Muscat.

Held under the patronage of the Ministry of Oil & Gas and supported by Petroleum Development Oman (PDO), OGWA 2010 will showcase the operations of major oil & gas firms that are contributing to the continued development of the vibrant oil & gas industry in Oman and in the wider region. The international exhibition will also present the latest equipment, modern technologies, and professional services required in exploration and production activities, while the accompanying technical conference will discuss best practices, market trends as well as the challenges currently facing the industry.

“OGWA 2010 will strongly highlight the industry’s growth through the years, and it will be an opportunity for the region’s industry professionals to get together and meet new contacts as they inspect the products and equipment on display,” said C.J. Paul, general manager of Omanexpo LLC, the leading exhibition management company in the sultanate.

First held in 1998, OGWA is the biggest event in Oman for the oil & gas industry, and it is now recognized as an important fixture in the region’s industry events calendar. The previous edition of OGWA in 2008 featured over 125 stands from more than 230 oil, gas and petrochemical producers, suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, agents and service providers. Some 400 delegates also attended the OGWA 2008 SPE conference, and up to 3,500 industry professionals visited the exhibition.

Thus far, among the major oil & gas companies that have already signed up for OGWA 2010 include Qatar Petroleum, Dolphin Energy, Oman Gas Company, Partex Oil & Gas, Sichuan Honghua Petroleum Equipment Co., and MB Petroleum. Many others are expected to finalize their participation soon, and judging from the strong initial response received by the organisers, the OGWA 2010 exhibition is expected to register up to 20% growth in terms of exhibition area covered and total number of participants.

The associated OGWA 2010 conference is also expected to attract more delegates, since the event will once again be managed and organised by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE). The direct involvement of SPE will guarantee the high quality of the technical presentations and the excellent caliber of the speakers, thus ensuring that the topics discussed will be truly relevant to industry professionals.

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Oil & gas industry professionals invited to the biggest ever edition of OGWA

Muscat, Oman, 12 April 2008 – The Oil & Gas West Asia (OGWA) 2008 Exhibition and Conference, which will be held on April 21-23, will be the biggest ever event in Oman for the oil & gas industry with the participation of more than 150 local and international companies as well as a large number of industry professionals from all over the world.

“The OGWA 2008 exhibition, which will feature companies from more than 20 countries worldwide, will showcase the widest range of innovative products, equipment and technologies for the region’s vibrant oil & gas industry,” said C.J. Paul, general manager of Omanexpo LLC, the leading organiser of trade and consumer shows in the sultanate.

Paul revealed that leading the list of exhibitors are national oil & gas companies in the GCC such as Petroleum Development Oman (PDO), Oman LNG, the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Qatar Petroleum, the Bahrain Petroleum Company and the Bahrain National Gas Company. The three-day exhibition, which will be held at the Oman International Exhibition Centre, will also feature major international oil & gas firms including BG Oman, BP Oman, Dolphin Energy, Occidental of Oman, Petrofac, Schlumberger, and Total S.A.

Omani companies that directly serve the oil & gas industry will also have a strong presence in the exhibition. Among these are Abraj Energy Services, Advanced Oilfield Technology Company, Development Services, Gulf Services & Industrial Supplies Co., Hi-Tech Services & Supplies, International Business Development, MB Holding Company, Oman Gas Company, Oman Oil Industry Supplies & Services Co., Oman National Engineering & Investment Co.

 SAOG, Oman Oilfields Supply Center, Oman Refineries and Petrochemicals Company, PTTEP Oman Company Limited, Riyam Engineering & Services, Seven Seas Petroleum, the Shaksy Group of Companies, Technical Supplies International, and Vanguard Engineering & Oilfield Services Co.

All in all, OGWA 2008 exhibitors will come from at least 22 countries, namely Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, China, Egypt, France, Germany, India, Iran, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, Norway, Oman, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, UAE, UK and USA. The other major international exhibitors include the Arabian Pipes Company, Atlas Copco Services Middle East, Emirates General Petroleum Corporation, Globetech, Mott MacDonald & Company, Paglierani SpA, PCM of France, and Weatherford.

In addition to the exhibition, OGWA 2008 will also feature an international conference dubbed the “SPE EOR Conference at OGWA.” Also scheduled on April 21-23 and to be held at the Golden Tulip Hotel, the conference is being managed by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), a non-profit professional association whose members from more than 115 countries worldwide are engaged in energy resources development and production.

The conference will bring together global experts in all forms of EOR techniques to present, share, and discus their experiences in the area. The technical program will cover the latest advances in thermal, gas, and chemical EOR methods; EOR selection criteria; surveillance techniques for locating remaining oil; and drivers and challenges in implementing EOR.

 Several field pilots and case studies will also be part of the discussions. According to the SPE, the conference presents a great opportunity for practicing engineers and geoscientists involved in E&P work, and managers, team leaders, technical professionals, and anyone who needs to improve recovery from their assets using EOR would greatly benefit from attending.
The conference committee is spearheaded by Khalifa Al Hinai of the Ministry of Oil & Gas as conference chairperson and Saif Al Hinai of PDO as the technical programme chairperson. The members of the committee are Abdulaziz Al Kaabi of Saudi Aramco, Ali Al Gheity of PDO, Arafat Al Yafei of ADNOC, Bader Al Badi of ADMA-OPCO, Xu Dong Jing of Shell Technology Oman, John Edwards of Schlumberger, Mahmoud Al Hashmi of Halliburton, Mark Mahoney of Lufkin Industries, Suleiman Al Zakwani of Oman Oil, and S. Bhattacharya of the Oil & Natural Gas Company (ONGC), India.

The SPE EOR Conference at OGWA is supported by PDO and Saudi Aramco as the platinum sponsors as well as Occidental Petroleum and Schlumberger as the silver sponsors. The co-sponsors of the conference are the Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company (ADMA-OPCO), Calsep, Oman Gas Company (OGC), Partex Oil and Gas, Petrofac, Shell, Weatherford and Zakum Development Company (ZADCO).

On the other hand, the OGWA 2008 exhibition is held under the patronage of the Ministry of Oil & Gas and officially supported by Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) as well as BG Oman as the platinum sponsor and BP Oman as the gold sponsor. The co-sponsors of the event are Oman LNG, Seven Seas Petroleum, Sharaf Shipping Agency, and Weatherford.
The event also has the backing of leading media companies including Pipeline Magazine as the official publication, MEED as the strategic partner, and Oil Review Middle East as the official magazine. The media partners of the event are Upstream, Arab Oil & Gas Magazine, Gulf Oil & Gas.com, Oil & Gas News, Argus Media, Biz Marine TV, theenergyinfo.com, and Business Today.

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Preparations in high gear for the biggest oil & gas exhibition & conference in Oman

Muscat, Oman, 25 March 2008 – More than 150 companies from a total of 21 countries and a large number of industry professionals from all over the world will be taking part in the Oil & Gas West Asia (OGWA) 2008 Exhibition and Conference, which will be held in the Sultanate of Oman on April 21-23.

“With the participation of local and international firms including many national oil & gas companies in the GCC, OGWA 2008 will be the biggest ever event in Oman for the oil & gas industry since the inaugural edition of the event in 1998,” said C.J. Paul, General Manager of Omanexpo LLC, the leading exhibition management company in the sultanate.

Paul pointed out that the OGWA 2008 exhibition, which will be held at the Oman International Exhibition Centre, will be a grand showcase of the technologies, products, equipment, and technical services for the oil & gas industry in Oman and other parts of the region. Among the countries that will be represented in the exhibition are Bahrain, China, Egypt, France, Germany, India, Iran, Italy, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Norway, Oman, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, UAE, UK and USA. Paul added during a press briefing that the event will also prominently feature the operations and achievements of national oil & gas companies such as Petroleum Development Oman (PDO), Oman LNG, the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Qatar Petroleum (QP), the Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO) and Bahrain National Gas Company.

Also present at the press conference were Khalifa bin Mubarak bin Ali Al-Hinai, Conference Chairman and Technical Advisor to the Minister of Oil & Gas; Saif Al Hinai, Technical Program Chairperson of PDO; and Waleed Refaay, Managing Director of SPE Middle East, North Africa and India.
The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) is managing and organizing the international conference dubbed the “SPE EOR Conference at OGWA,” which is scheduled on April 21-23 at the Golden Tulip Hotel. The conference will have an executive keynote session featuring John Malcolm, Managing Director of PDO and senior representatives from other national oil companies in the region. It will bring together global experts in all forms of enhanced oil recovery (EOR) techniques to present, share, and discuss their experiences. The technical program will cover the latest advances in thermal, gas, and chemical EOR methods; EOR selection criteria; surveillance techniques for locating remaining oil; and drivers and challenges in implementing EOR. Several field pilots and case studies will also be part of the discussions. According to the SPE, the conference presents a great opportunity for practicing engineers and geoscientists involved in E&P work.

The SPE EOR Conference at OGWA is officially supported by PDO as the platinum sponsor, Schlumberger as the silver sponsor, while the co-sponsors are Shell Development Oman, ADMA-OPCO, Weatherford, Petrofac, and Oman Gas Company.

For its part, the OGWA 2008 exhibition is held under the patronage of the Ministry of Oil and Gas and officially supported by Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) as well as BG Oman as the platinum sponsor and BP Oman as the gold sponsor. The co-sponsors of the event are Oman LNG, Seven Seas Petroleum, Sharaf Shipping Agency, and Weatherford.

The exhibition also has the backing of leading media companies including Pipeline Magazine as the official publication, MEED as the strategic partner, and Oil Review Middle East as the official magazine. The media partners of the event are Upstream, Arab Oil & Gas Magazine, Gulf Oil & Gas.com, Oil & Gas News, Argus Media, Biz Marine TV, theenergyinfo.com, and Business Today.

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Oil & Gas West Asia 2008 to feature major players in oil & gas industry

Muscat, Oman, 12 January 2008 – A large number of local and international oil & gas companies, including many leading players in the industry, have confirmed their participation in the Oil & Gas West Asia (OGWA) 2008 exhibition, which is scheduled on April 21-23 at the Oman International Exhibition Centre.

“OGWA 2008 is shaping up to the biggest ever gathering in Oman of oil & gas industry professionals as the number of participating companies this year is already much higher than in previous editions of the event,” said C.J. Paul, general manager of Omanexpo LLC, the leading exhibition management company in the sultanate.

Paul explained that the strong response to OGWA can be attributed mainly to the ongoing heightened exploration and production activities in Oman, resulting in major opportunities for all companies directly serving the industry and increasing the demand for oilfield equipment, services and technologies.

First held in 1998, OGWA is the only major event in Oman for the vibrant oil & gas industry throughout the region. The three-day international exhibition showcases the products, operations as well as accomplishments of oil & gas companies, and it provides industry professionals with an opportunity to network with their peers and learn about the latest developments in the industry.

Held under the patronage of the Ministry of Oil & Gas, OGWA 2008 is officially supported by Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) as well as BG Oman as the platinum sponsor, BP Oman as the gold sponsors, and Oman LNG and Sharaf Shipping Agency as the co-sponsors. The exhibition also has the backing of leading media companies including Pipeline Magazine as the official publication, MEED as the strategic partner, and Oil Review Middle East as the official magazine.

In addition to the sponsors, the major exhibitors at OGWA 2008 will include national oil & gas companies such as Qatar Petroleum and the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company. Among the other companies that will have a strong presence in the exhibition are Occidental of Oman, Dolphin Energy, the Oman Refineries and Petrochemicals Company, Total S.A., MB Petroleum, Petrofac International, Weatherford, Abraj Energy Services, PTTEP Oman, and Oman Oilfields Supply Centre.

All in all, with still three months to go before the exhibition, more than 60 companies have already signed up for OGWA 2008. The list of exhibitors also includes the Arabian Pipes Company, Intertek, Lufkin Industries, Oman Gas Company, Atlas Copco, Barton Firtop Engineering Company, Expro, Shams Engineeering, Peaceland Trading & Energy, Pioneer Oilfield Enterprises, Vanguard Engineeering, Mudhaher Establishment, Pars Hassas, Arabian Pipecoating Company, Development Services, Elaf International, Seven Seas Petroleum, Mott MacDonald, Globetech, PCM Oil & Gas, and Al Baha International. The countries that will be represented in the exhibition include India, Iran, Germany, China, Egypt, the UK, USA, and all members of the GCC.

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