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With around 40% of the world’s oil supply coming from the Persian Gulf, in addition to exploration and production (E&P), MEOG’s coverage includes policy and transport issues which can cause price spikes in the global hydrocarbon markets.
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Kuwait seals $16bn Shaheen pipeline investment agreement
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Iran says it earned $18bn from oil during war and ceasefire
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BP to add 80mn cubic feet of gas daily from offshore Mediterranean well
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Iraq holds oil export talks with Turkey ahead of PM visit
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