Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) and China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) have signed a deal to explore new opportunities for collaboration in both the upstream and downstream sectors as well as in liquefied natural gas, writes Anamaria Deduleasa.

Under the pact, Adnoc and CNOOC have also agreed to share knowledge, best practices and latest proven technologies in the area of ultra-sour gas development, with the aim of improving operational efficiency in sour gas processing and treatment.