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The First Oil Well in the World – Bibi Heybat

Aresco

This ancient oil field is widely regarded as the location of the first mechanically drilled oil well in the world, predating Drake’s well by several years. The 1846 Breakthrough: Bibi Heybat Well In 1846, long before the American oil boom, the world’s first mechanically drilled oil well was completed at Bibi Heybat, just south of Baku.

Oil
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Namibia considers incentives to expedite TotalEnergies’ offshore development

Oil & Gas 360º

But the explorers have also hit dry wells, prompting them to write off drilling costs as they learned more about the fields. State oil company Namcor is looking to build capacity to have a bigger role in developments along with the country’s strategy to maximize local production, according to Shilunga, who was appointed last month.

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EnerCom announces Liberty Energy and Baker Hughes as Keynote Speakers at the 30th annual EnerCom Denver – The Energy Investment Conference, August 17-20, 2025

Oil & Gas 360º

in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Alberta and has held previously roles at Sanjel Corporation, Zodiac Exploration, and Pinnacle Technologies, specializing in hydraulic fracturing in unconventional reservoirs. Gatti earned a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Alberta, Canada. Ron holds a B.Sc.

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The Iberian green industrial opportunity: Carbon capture and storage

McKinsey

Including GVA from the manufacture of chemicals and chemical products, the manufacture of basic metals, and the estimated GVA in the cement and lime industry within the other nonmetallic mineral products sector in 2022 for Portugal and Spain. For example, the cement industry relies on the calcination process for cement production.

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Improving Gas Separation Efficiency with Advanced Filter Separators

Pro-Gas Services

We will explore the inherent challenges in gas separation, the mechanics of these innovative devices, and the tangible benefits they bring, including enhanced operational reliability, reduced maintenance, and superior product quality.

Gas
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EnerMech secures two-year cranes extension in North Sea

Oilfield Technology

The additional campaign reinforces the global technical solutions specialist’s successful delivery of core crane expertise such as crane mechanics and operators, as well as all planned maintenance, reactive and breakdown support, and project work both on and offshore. Already a member?

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Namibia Weighs Incentives to Kickstart TotalEnergies' Offshore Oil Plan

Rigzone

But the explorers have also hit dry wells, prompting them to write off drilling costs as they learned more about the fields. State oil company Namcor is looking to build capacity to have a bigger role in developments along with the country’s strategy to maximize local production, according to Shilunga, who was appointed last month.