Analysis Why low oil prices under Trump are unlikely to curb Middle East output Prices stood around $100 a barrel in 2022, under the Biden administration, but hovered between $63 and $66 this past week. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Qatar and Russia to up investment by $2B as emir visits Moscow Cooperation between Qatar and Russia on energy matters is growing, as Doha seeks to mediate between the Kremlin and Ukraine over the war. Qatar
China's oil imports highest since 2023 amid Iran crude spike: What to know Data from analytics firm Kpler from April 11 showed that Iran’s imports were up 20% from February and at a five-month high. China
Analysis France recalibrates Turkey ties as east Med dynamics shift: What to know After years of strain between France and Turkey, the two countries seem to be seeking rapprochement on regional issues. By Jonathan Fenton-Harvey In London, reporting on North Africa and Gulf politics
UAE's ADNOC to expand gas processing with $3.6 billion contract ADNOC Gas announced it would award the contract to a joint venture between ADQ state-fund-owned National Petroleum Construction Company and Spain’s Tecnicas Reunidas. United Arab Emirates
Iran says daily oil output to hit 3.5M barrels in September Iran's oil output will reach 3.5 million barrels per day by Sep. 22, the state-run news agency reports. Iran
Egypt’s power cuts persist amid heat, declining natural gas production Egypt wants to export more natural gas, including in cooperation with neighboring Israel, but domestic production is declining amid the government’s efforts to reduce consumption. Egypt
From Beijing to Chengdu, UAE’s ENOC establishes first China jet fuel network The Dubai government-owned oil and gas company said the expansion will extend to strategic cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Chengdu. United Arab Emirates
Iran inks deal with Pakistan as pipeline project drags The five-year partnership seeks to facilitate and double the current bilateral trade, which has been complicated by US sanctions on doing business with Tehran. Iran
UAE’s ADNOC buys stake in Azerbaijan gas field The move follows a wind and solar energy deal between an Emirati firm and Azerbaijan. Gulf
Eni ends 9-year force majeure status for Libyan gas exploration sites Eni is Libya’s largest gas producer and domestic market supplier with an 80% share of national production. Libya
Canadian energy firm to develop major oil field in Turkey’s Kurdish southeast A Canadian firm will help Turkey develop its new oil field in Sirnak province. Turkey
Iran's oil shipments to China triple in 3 years despite sanctions Iran’s strengthening ties to China have prompted some senators to call for more sanctions. Iran
In Gaza, pressure builds on Hamas to solve power crisis amid heat wave Palestinian activists in the Gaza Strip are launching campaigns to pressure Hamas into resolving the power crisis, which has worsened this past month due to a severe heat wave. Palestine
Kuwait to begin drilling in disputed gas field with Iran Kuwait and Saudi Arabia’s dispute with Iran over the Durra gas field is coming amid improved ties between Iran and the Gulf. Gulf
UAE joins India's Global Biofuel Alliance on clean energy ahead of COP28 The UAE minister of energy and infrastructure announced Wednesday that his country is a willing participant in the global alliance and has been investing heavily in biofuels. Gulf
