MEOG - Middle East Oil & Gas

7 May 2025

Turkish state bank Halkbank asks US Supreme Court to review ruling stating it can be prosecuted in Iran sanctions evasion case

6 May 2025

Turkish state bank Halkbank has asked the US Supreme Court to review a lower court ruling stating that it can be prosecuted for allegedly assisting Iran in dodging American sanctions.

China's ENN, Zhenhau Oil sign deals for ADNOC's LNG

6 May 2025

China's ENN Natural Gas and state-owned Zhenhua Oil have each entered into term agreements to purchase LNG from ADNOC.

Shell reportedly eyes BP takeover in $300bn tie-up

6 May 2025

While Shell is on an upward trajectory, BP’s disappointing share performance has fuelled speculation that it could be targeted for takeover.

ADNOC Drilling wins contract for newbuild island rigs

6 May 2025

ADNOC Drilling has secured a significant contract to supply three technologically advanced island rigs

KOC nearing award of engineering contract for northern oilfields

6 May 2025

KOC is nearing the award of an EPC contract, central to enhancing oil recovery operations in the country's northern fields

Iran’s drilling giant aims to boost efficiency after cutting downtime

5 May 2025

The National Iranian Drilling Co. (NIDC) aims to further enhance its operational efficiency after slashing non-productive time (NPT) by 12% last year, its chief executive said.

Iraq completes field survey at Naft Khana

5 May 2025

Iraq’s federal government has completed crucial preparatory work at the Naft Khana oilfield in Diyala province, potentially paving the way for drilling

OPEC+ members agree to add to production levels

5 May 2025

A core group within the OPEC+ alliance has pressed ahead with plans to increase crude oil production for a third consecutive month

Syria open to investment in energy sector, says minister

4 May 2025

Syrian Energy Minister Mohammed al-Bashir told a news conference in the Turkish city of Istanbul last week that Syria is open to foreign investment across its entire energy sector from exploration to mining.

Iran Oil Show 2025 to open doors this week with record-high participant numbers

4 May 2025

The 29th International Oil, Gas, Refining and Petrochemical Exhibition, known as the Iran Oil Show, will kick off on 8 May in Tehran, with more than 2,000 domestic and international companies in attendance.

Egypt to resume annual imports of 12mn barrels of Basra crude oil

4 May 2025

Egypt plans to resume the import of 12mn barrels of Basra crude oil from Iraq, starting in Q3 of 2025, following a suspension that lasted approximately a year and a half.

Trump threatens sanctions on buyers of Iranian oil, sending markets soaring

2 May 2025

US President Donald Trump on May 1 ratcheted up pressure on Iran, threatening sanctions on any country or individual purchasing Iranian oil or petrochemical products.

Turkey’s TPAO to explore for hydrocarbons in Hungary with MOL

1 May 2025

Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO) is set to jointly explore for hydrocarbons in Hungary with that country’s oil, gas and petrochemicals group MOL.

US targets more firms, vessels over Iran petchem sales

1 May 2025

The United States slapped sanctions on seven Iranian and foreign entities involved in Iran’s petroleum and petrochemical trade, in a fresh push to tighten the screws on Tehran’s revenue streams.

Iraq cancels Akkas deal, signs off on Gharraf drilling

30 April 2025

Baghdad has terminated a deal for the large Akkas gas field, while committing to a new drilling campaign at Gharraf.