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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.
MEOG offers insight into the latest developments in the oil and gas sectors of Bahrain, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, the UAE and Yemen. While much of the region has been extensively explored, there remain ‘frontier’ areas of E&P. Oil shale efforts in Jordan could provide vast resources through the greater cost effectiveness of new technologies. To the north-west, Beirut has grown increasingly impatient to follow the major gas discovery trend in the Eastern Med. and Lebanon’s first offshore bid round is likely to kick off drilling campaigns in the medium term.
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Geopolitical strains fail to spur sustained rise in oil prices
Despite the combustible backdrop of armed conflicts near major oil producers, including Russia and Iran, oil markets have not experienced a sustained price increase.
Iraq and US sign MoUs for flared gas
Iraq and the US have signed new MoUs aimed at converting flared gas into electricity.
Oman LNG signs 10-year supply deal with Japan’s JERA
Eni farms down stake in UAE’s Ghasha concession
Eni has farmed down its 25% stake in Abu Dhabi’s giant offshore Ghasha concession, which contains the Dalma, Ghasha, Hail, Mubarraz, Nasr and SARB fields.
ADNOC reportedly held talks on BP takeover
UAE national oil company ADNOC recently considered the acquisition of BP, but talks did not make progress beyond preliminary stages.
Imminent start-up of Canada’s TMX pipeline may impact Iraq
Canada’s Trans Mountain Expansion (TMX), to start up on May 1, will triple pipeline capacity for exporting heavy oil-sands crude from Alberta to Pacific coast. This may affect the prospects of a similar grade of crude from OPEC member Iraq.
What next for oil markets after Iranian strike on Israel?
For the time being, traders have apparently shrugged off fears of a direct war between Israel and Iran, but escalation is still a significant risk.
Kuwait names ex oil minister as new PM
In a decisive move aimed at stabilising the political landscape, Kuwait's Emir has appointed Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah al-Ahmad al-Sabah as the new prime minister.
Israeli attack on Iran to cost Biden re-election over possible oil price hike
After Iran's unprecedented attack on Israel in the early hours of Sunday, April 14, global concerns are growing about Israel's retaliatory action that has already pushed oil prices above $90 per barrel.
Iran assures motorists about fuel supply after panic in petrol stations following attack on Israel
The Iranian Oil Ministry gave assurances about uninterrupted petrol supply, after motorists rushed to filling stations in the wake of an unprecedented attack on Israel on April 14.
Gulf Arab states urge restraint in Israel, Iran escalation
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Aramco to pare back offshore drilling further amid oil project delays
Aramco is expected to trim its offshore drilling fleet further as significant offshore developments.
Saudi raises OSPs for Mediterranean, Asian buyers
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Iraq receives bids for construction of 100,000 barrel per day oil refinery
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Crude oil prices remain in motion amid Middle East uncertainty
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