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Middle East Unconventional Resources 2026

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Muhammad Ali Shah

Muhammad Ali Shah

Oil & Gas Development Company Limited

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Anwar Husen

Anwar Husen

NESR

Muhammad Ali Shah

Muhammad Ali Shah

Oil & Gas Development Company Limited

Shoaib Farooqui

Shoaib Farooqui

Swan Global

THE PREMIER FORUM FOR UNCONVENTIONAL OIL AND GAS IN THE MIDDLE EAST SHALE PLAYS

Welcome to Middle East Unconventional Resources 2026, where leading exploration and production companies partner with service providers to enhance technologies and methods for oil and gas production in the region’s shale fields.

The development of unconventional oil and gas resources presents significant challenges, including regulatory complexities, infrastructure limitations, and environmental objectives. Middle East operators need to enhance their technical expertise and modernise equipment to meet international standards while addressing the demands of unconventional gas and tight oil fields.

Join us to explore effective strategies, gain insights, and drive production excellence in the Middle East's shale industry.

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Making an in-depth economic assessment of unconventional production

Gain valuable insights into the economic fundamentals and critical business indicators influencing shale production in the Middle East.

Reducing costs and optimising completions through key techniques

Learn cost-effective completion methods designed to lower project risks through the application of region-specific approaches.

Enhancing drilling efficiency in extended multistage horizontal wells

Discover advanced drilling tools and methods designed to extend horizontal wells and incorporate additional lateral stages.

Exploring shale gas and tight oil resources through geology and geophysics

Explore new shale production opportunities across Middle East formations, supported by the latest geological research findings.

Emerging technologies and technical expertise driving resource development

Stay ahead with innovations that boost efficiency, reliability, production optimisation, and overall oil recovery.

Real-world case studies from end users on developing successful programmes

Acquire proven strategies from leading equipment manufacturers and gain insights from industry experts to achieve optimised shale completions.

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PARTNERSHIPS

10 Mar 2026

Kuwait Oil Company awards SLB a $1.5B contract to develop the technically challenging Mutriba field and accelerate national production goals

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