Suncor’s $1.2 billion Syria natural gas project hits major milestone
CALGARY – Suncor Energy Inc. has kicked off commercial operations at its $1.2-billion Ebla natural gas development in Syria, one of many international assets it took on through its takeover of Petro-Canada last year.
For the first time in the 60 years history OAO TATNEFT started crude oil production abroad. Doing this, the Company made a new significant step in expanding the resource base of the Company and enhancing its credibility not only the Republic of Tatarstan, but also in the Russian Federation.
Chief Executive of Arab Company for Petroleum Investments APICORP Ahmad Al-Nuaimi noted to the great development witnessed by Syria in the field of prospecting and exploration in the areas of oil and gas and refining industry, pointing out that Syria is one of contributing countries to the Arab Company for Petroleum Investments with lots of its important activities.
China National Petroleum Corporation, or CNPC, plans to raise production from Syria’s Kbebah oil field to 16,000 barrels a day from 14,000 barrels a day, an official with the company said.
In its continuous seek to Develop small and micro project and sustainable development ,Total E&P Syrie held a ceremony for graduate the 2nd group of trainees of Aim ‘al-Hadaf ‘ Center Project for Training and small and Micro Projects development in Deir al-Zour .
IPR Mediterranean Exploration Ltd. (IPRMEL), partner with OVL, has made two new commercial oil discoveries as the result of their exploration activities in Block XXIV (Al Rashid Contract). First discovery Rashid Field, which produces from the Judea Formation, is located in 50 km north-northeast of city Deir Al-Zor. The second discovery Abu Khashab Field, which produces from Chilou, Dibbane and Jeribe Formations, is located in 60 km northeast of Deir Al-Zor.
In continuation for Syria Shell Policy to support Society and develop HR qualification ; Lina Abdulkhaleq Director of Intilaaqah Syria program which is financed by Syria Shell for oil development Company discussed with board of Trade and Industry Chamber in Deir al- Zour the possibility of opening the program in Deir al-Zour as well as providing needed means for that.
Ministery of Oil and Mineral Resources participated with some operating Companies in Syria In Arab Businessmen and Investors 13th Conference in Damascus.
Syria Shell for oil development hosted a party in Dedeman Damascus Hotel for celebrating “Intilaaqah Syria ” program; in the presence of Dyala al-Haj Aref Social and working Affairs Minister to announce enterprises Pioneers winners in the annual local competition of the program, by selecting successful symbols of enterprises Pioneers either they are graduated from the program or from any other institution.



