Oil and gas

Analysis

What’s behind Algeria’s decision to send fuel to Lebanon?

Algeria has a history of sending fuel to Lebanon, and the Lebanese government is receiving additional help from Iraq.

By Adam Lucente

In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change

Analysis

Turkey, Turkmenistan inch closer to sending natural gas to Europe

As the diplomatic traffic between Ankara and Ashgabat speeds up, so does the prospect for plans to import Turkmen gas to Europe, according to experts.

By Sabena Siddiqui

In Karachi, reporting on South Asia, Middle East, Iran

Kuwait explores renewable energy with Austrian company

Kuwait's agreement with Burgenland Energie reinforces country's willingness to explore foreign partnerships to develop its nascent clean energy sector.

Kuwait

Oil markets take wait-and-see approach amid Israel-Iran tensions

Despite fears of regional conflict upending oil markets, some experts say that Gulf oil facilities or crude oil tankers would have to be hit directly for any major upheaval to the market in the near term.

By Sebastian Castelier

In Dubai, reporting on regional business

Analysis

What to expect as Russia's oil and gas woes impact Middle East

As Iran's expected retaliation against Israel threatens to upset geopolitical dynamics, Russian gasoline export restrictions are placing pressure on global oil and gas markets from another angle.

By Paul J. Saunders

In Washington, DC, reporting on Russia in the Middle East

Saudi Aramco CEO predicts 1.6-2M bpd oil demand rise after sharp price fall

The bullish perspective follows the price of Brent crude falling amid the global stock downturn and coincides with Aramco buying a more than $700 million stake in a Saudi energy complex.

Saudi Arabia

Libya’s largest oil field sees output reduction after shutdown by protesters

The Sharara field in southwestern Libya, which pumped out nearly 270,000 barrels per day of crude on Saturday, fully halted production Monday and was running at reduced production Tuesday due to ongoing protests.

Libya

Analysis

How Morocco-UAE economic agreement could usher in new era of bilateral trade

With its CEPA program, Abu Dhabi is not only expanding its network of trade and investment partners; it is getting closer to achieving its strategic goal of increasing its non-oil foreign trade.

By Sabena Siddiqui

In Karachi, reporting on South Asia, Middle East, Iran

US renews sanctions waiver for Iraq to purchase Iranian electricity

The waiver issued on July 11 permits Iraq to pay neighboring Iran for electricity imports without running afoul of US sanctions.

Iraq

Why Gulf economies are doubling down on natural gas exploration

As Gulf states increase gas output, some new capacities will be liquefied and exported to consumer markets, while others will be used domestically to meet increased demand for energy.

By Sebastian Castelier

Analysis

Climate change, overreliance on Israeli gas add to Egypt's power crisis

For a year now, load-shedding linked to falling gas production, rising demand and a shortage of foreign currency has led to scheduled two-hour daily power cuts in most parts of the country. 

By Jack Dutton , Rosaleen Carroll

Kuwait doubles down on Saudi ties driven by economics, counter-Islamism

Kuwait's newly appointed crown prince, Sheikh Sabah Khalid Al Sabah, is expected to advance the already good ties between his country and Saudi Arabia, as the two seek to further their economic prosperity.

Kuwait