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Shehab adds, “Replacing natural gas with
solar to fuel EOR will not only generate
significant in-country value, but gas can
then be redirected to the private sector to
drive industrial projects. The current climate
of low oil underscores the need to diversify
the energy mix especially for oil producing
countries and solar EOR offers a unique
method that will maintain production and
boost the private sector and environmental
sustainability.”
GlassPoint’s innovations have not only
been proven but have led to a longlist of
commendations and accolades. In 2016,
the company was named a Technology
Pioneer by the World Economic Forum.
As a result of its growing reputation within
the industry, GlassPoint continues to
share the benefits of its technology can
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bring multiple sectors of economies within
the region. GlassPoint has presented its
findings to stakeholders at the 2016 SPE
Heavy Oil Conference and Exhibition and
the 2016 Abu Dhabi International Petroleum
Exhibition & Conference (ADIPEC) among
others. Throughout its participation in these
conferences and seminars, the company
has offered transparent insights into the
capabilities of solar EOR through keynote
presentations and virtual reality tours. “Our
experience has shown us that solar EOR
is an attractive prospect for companies
looking to understand how renewable energy
can make a real impact on the future. We
are happy to share the capabilities of our
technology with anyone and have invested
countless effort to do so.”
GlassPoint’s technology can improve energy