Tensions between Tehran and Washington could pull China in to a fight.

US-Iran tensions threaten China's billions in Iranian infrastructure investments

AsianOil - Asia Oil & Gas
MEOG - Middle East Oil & Gas
By bnm Gulf bureau 26 January 2026
US-Iran tensions threaten China's billions in Iranian infrastructure as potential regime change could disrupt Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative and energy security strategy.

Egypt exports new LNG cargo to Turkey under Shell contract

AfrOil - Africa Oil & Gas
AsianOil - Asia Oil & Gas
GLNG - Global LNG
MEOG - Middle East Oil & Gas
By bna Cairo bureau 26 January 2026
Egypt has exported a new shipment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for global energy major Shell (NYSE: SHEL), loaded from the Idku LNG complex on the Mediterranean coast
Yemeni forces (Houthi) aligned with Iran.

Yemen Houthi threaten to resume Red Sea shipping attacks as US-Iran tensions escalate

AsianOil - Asia Oil & Gas
MEOG - Middle East Oil & Gas
By bnm Gulf bureau 26 January 2026
Yemen's Houthi forces warn of resumed Red Sea shipping attacks through video message as US-Iran tensions escalate, threatening vital maritime trade route after period of relative calm.

Libya signs $20bn oil deal with TotalEnergies and ConocoPhillips to boost output

AfrOil - Africa Oil & Gas
MEOG - Middle East Oil & Gas
By bna Cairo bureau 26 January 2026
Libya has signed a 25-year agreement to develop its oil sector with French energy major TotalEnergies (EPA: TTE) and the US firm ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP), securing foreign investment exceeding $20bn.
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