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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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Iran signs internal "$2bn" oil sector investment contracts with private sector participation
Iran signs $2bn National Iranian Oil Company investment contracts for drilling and crude oil processing, expected to increase production capacity by 315,000 barrels per day and create 11,500 jobs.
Bahrain and TotalEnergies establish joint oil trading enterprise
TotalEnergies and Bapco Energies have launched BxT Trading, a collaborative venture split equally between the French energy giant and the Bahraini state firm.
Qatar gas sector contracts double to $12.3bn in 2025
Energy infrastructure in Qatar experienced a massive boost throughout 2025 as the value of gas-related agreements surged to $12.3bn.
India’s oil firms strike onshore crude in Abu Dhabi
India’s state-run oil companies have recorded a new overseas upstream milestone with an onshore oil discovery in Abu Dhabi, reinforcing the country’s push to strengthen energy security through international exploration
Saudi Electricity Co. plans dollar-denominated sukuk issuance
Saudi Electricity Co. plans to issue dollar-denominated unsecured priority sukuk with timing and size to be determined, appointing 17 banks as issuance managers for the offering.
Iraq advances plans for West Qurna gas-fired power plant
Iraq is planning to construct a major gas-fired power plant in the southern province of Basra, as the government steps up efforts to boost national generation capacity and ease chronic electricity bottlenecks.
Algeria’s oil exports fall 2% in 2025 despite year-end rebound
Algeria’s oil exports declined by 2% y/y in 2025, equivalent to about 16,000 bpd, despite a strong recovery in shipments during December 2025, energy platform Attaqa reported
Baghdad appoints Woodmac to resolve Kurdish impasse as WQ-2 operator changes
Baghdad has appointed Wood Mackenzie to audit Kurdish production costs while seizing operational control of West Qurna-2 from Lukoil to insulate its output from sanctions
Jordan targets eight major energy projects by 2029
Equinor selects Aibel for maintenance of Hammerfest LNG plant
A $2bn contract for maintenance and modifications is intended to reduce the facility’s offline time.
Kuwait’s KOC provides update on well drilling
Kuwait Oil Co. (KOC) has completed 1,337 oil wells over the past three years
Turkey’s natural gas consumption climbs to record 60-61 bcm in 2025
Households burnt through more than an annual 20 bcm for the first time.
Iraq's state-owned Basra Oil takes operatorship of West Qurna-2 from Russia's Lukoil
Saudi Arabia raises natural gas service tariff to SAR1.39 per MMBtu
Natural Gas Distribution Company announces Saudi Arabia has raised natural gas service tariff to SAR1.39 per MMBtu effective January 1, expecting positive impact on first quarter 2026 results.
Egypt exports new LNG cargo to Canada as gas output expansion gains pace
Egypt exported a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo from the Idku LNG complex on the Mediterranean coast, destined for Canada on behalf of France’s TotalEnergies (TTE: EPA)
QatarEnergy expands mediterranean footprint with Lebanese offshore venture
Following the formal signing of a new maritime exploration agreement, QatarEnergy has officially increased its strategic presence in the Levant Basin by entering a second Lebanese offshore concession.
Qatar welcomes global energy leaders for LNG2026
IOC consortium signs exploration deal for Lebanon’s Block 8
A consortium led by TotalEnergies has formalised an entry into Block 8 offshore Lebanon
TPAO and ExxonMobil sign deal for offshore exploration
Turkiye's TPAO has formalised a strategic partnership with a subsidiary of ExxonMobil for offshore exploration
Iraq’s oil exports to US decline sharply in first week of January, EIA reports
US crude oil imports from Iraq fell in the first week of January 2026, average US crude oil imports from nine major suppliers rose to 5.667mn barrels per day (bpd).
Iraq expects Iranian gas supplies to remain suspended
Iraq’s Ministry of Electricity announced there were no indications that Iranian gas supplies to the country would resume in the near term, illustrating ongoing pressure on the power sector during the winter demand peak
Syria to receive 60mn cubic feet of Egyptian natural gas
Syria is set to receive around 60mn cubic feet of Egyptian natural gas as part of an agreement linked to the transit of gas supplies from Egypt to Lebanon
Oil prices rise for second day on Venezuela, Iran supply concerns
Oil prices climbed for second consecutive day on January 10 with Brent rising 0.71% to $62.43 per barrel on Venezuela and Iran supply concerns, heading for third weekly gain.
Russia-bound oil tanker sailing Black Sea calls for Turkish coastal guard assistance after suspected drone hit
A Russia-bound empty crude oil tanker sailing the Black Sea on January 8 reportedly called for assistance from the Turkish Coastal Guard after a suspected drone attack.
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