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Zawya
6 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Iraq signs gas field deal with Schlumberger
Iraq has signed a new agreement with US energy giant Schlumberger to ramp up production at the Akkas, the Middle East's second-largest gas field. Oil Minister Hayan Abdul Ghani described the deal as central to Iraq's gas strategy, with Schlumberger set to drill new wells to initially produce 100 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd), targeting 400 mmscfd long-term. The contract, which replaces a previous deal with a Ukrainian firm, also covers surface infrastructure and pipeline construction to connect Akkas in Al-Anbar province to central processing units and power the al-Anbar Power Station now under development. Abdul Ghani urged Schlumberger to meet all deadlines, underscoring Iraq's urgent need to expand gas production. Schlumberger's Integrated Projects President, Gokhan Yarim, welcomed the partnership and pledged full compliance with the schedule while reaffirming the company's long-term commitment to Iraq. Deputy Oil Minister for Extraction Affairs Bassem Mohammed Khudair praised the deal as a strategic leap that combines domestic capabilities with global expertise, citing Akkas and Mansuriya as top priorities for cutting gas flaring and raising output. (Writing by Nadim Kawach; Editing by Anoop Menon) (
Gulf Insider
28-03-2025
- Business
- Gulf Insider
Kuwait Curbs Expat Employment In Public Sector
Kuwait is forging ahead with implementing a vigorous replacement policy in all government agencies whereby the contract of any foreign worker (expat) doing a non-rare job will not be renewed after the end of the current month. Kuwaiti newspaper Al Anbar, citing unidentified sources, reported that the numbers of such expatriates are limited and retained pending grooming Kuwaitis as part of a plan to boost national human resources in different fields. According to the replacement policy adopted as part of an employment policy known as 'Kuwaitization', specific rates are set for each job category, designed to ensure work balance on the one hand and enhance the Kuwaitis' engagement in the labour market on the other. The sources disclosed that the replacement policy entails job groups that are set for complete 'Kuwaitisation' and others where the replacement rates range between 70% and 98% of the overall manpower. The former category includes jobs of information technology, maritime field, arts, media and public relations, administrative development, follow-up, support and statistics, a breakdown provided by the sources has shown. The latter includes jobs linked to forensic evidence, rescue, social, educational, and sports services, engineering, sciences, finance, economics, commerce, law, politics, Islamic affairs and crafts. Foreigners currently constitute around 3.3 million of Kuwait's 4.9 million population, according to official figures. In recent years, Kuwait has intensified efforts to create jobs for its citizens, replace foreign employees, and address the demographic imbalance in the country.
