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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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Iraqi Oil Minister Hayan Abdulghani last week commemorated the start of gas production at the Akkas gas field in the country’s Western Dessert.
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A high-level delegation from the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) visited Baghdad at the weekend to engage in talks over the ongoing dispute regarding oil and gas development and exports.
Iraq wins arbitration case against Kurdistan oil exports to Turkey
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Oman releases first batch of 2023 bid round licences
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Kuwait declares state of emergency following oil spill
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Petrofac wins Oman engineering work
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