1. Gulf Drilling Falls To New Lows

    ...*Latest figures from Baker Hughes show Gulf drilling activity falling further from what were already multi-year lows (MEES, 11 September). For GCC countries the overall November total of 205 was the lowest since March 2011. *Saudi Arabia had just 60 active drilling rigs the lowest figure si...

    Volume: 63
    Issue: 51
    Published at Fri, 18 Dec 2020
  2. Tunisia’s Debt-Fueled Revolution Marks 10 Years

    ...tings agency Moody’s puts the figure closer to -10%. But even 2019’s growth of 1% was nowhere near levels needed to create enough jobs and jolt the economy. Tunisia’s biggest problem has been a series of weak governments – some 12 in total since 2011 – that have been unable to carry out structural re...

    Volume: 63
    Issue: 51
    Published at Fri, 18 Dec 2020
  3. Sudan Looks To Reverse Upstream Decline With 2021 Bidding

    ...Sudan’s crude output is running at 64,000 b/d, down 44% on 2014 levels and some 86% below the 457,000 b/d produced before South Sudan seceded in July 2011, taking with it 75% of Sudan’s production. Acting Energy Minister Kheiri Abdelrahman says Sudan hopes to add 20,000 b/d next year. But he...

    Volume: 63
    Issue: 51
    Published at Fri, 18 Dec 2020