The 340mn cfd first phase (Dalma) development of Abu Dhabi’s Ghasha offshore sour gas concession is on track for start up this year. The project is being developed by Adnoc (70%), Eni (10%), PTTEP (10%) and Lukoil (10%) – a partner that could yet face issues over US sanctions (see p11). Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi said during the firm’s Q3 results on 24 October that the company’s strong production growth this year is expected to continue “thanks to the new fields under development in Congo, UAE, Qatar and Libya.” The complex offshore gas project is a key element of the UAE’s plans to achieve gas self-sufficiency by 2030.