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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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ADNOC restarts Habshan gas plant while LNG export disruptions continue

24 March 2026

The United Arab Emirates has resumed operations at its largest gas processing facility following an attack that halted output, even as exports of liquefied natural gas remain severely constrained by disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.

Apache discovers new gas field in Egypt’s Western Desert

24 March 2026

Egypt has announced a new natural gas discovery in the Western Desert, as US energy major Apache (NASDAQ: APA), in partnership with the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC), expands its exploration activities in the country.

Oman's oil production rose 3.8% in February

24 March 2026

Oman's total oil production increased by 3.8% y/y at the end of February, according to data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information.

UAE’s ADNOC takes delivery of new LNG Carrier

24 March 2026

ADNOC announced the delivery of its new LNG carrier, Arada, with 175,000m3 capacity, from China's Jiangnan Shipyard ahead of schedule.

Trump says Hormuz will reopen 'very soon' if US-Iran deal works

24 March 2026

Trump says the Strait of Hormuz will reopen "very soon" if a US-Iran deal works, but Tehran denies any negotiations and says the blockade will not return to pre-war conditions.

Egypt moves to fully clear $1.3bn dues to oil partners by end-June 2026

23 March 2026

The Egyptian government is doubling its efforts to settle outstanding payments to foreign oil and gas partners to restore investor confidence and support production growth. It moves to fully clear $1.3bn dues to oil partners by end-June 2026

Italy’s PM Meloni heads to Algeria to secure gas supplies amid Qatar disruptions

23 March 2026

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni is set to visit Algeria on March 25 as the European country seeks to secure alternative gas supplies following disruptions to imports from Qatar

Libya’s El Feel oilfield halted as pipeline diverted after Sharara fire

23 March 2026

Libya’s El Feel oilfield has been shut down since March 19 after its pipeline was repurposed to transport crude from the Sharara field following fire damage.

BP and Arcius Energy to drill four new gas wells in Egypt’s Mediterranean

23 March 2026

UK energy major BP and Arcius Energy are preparing to drill four new gas wells offshore Egypt as part of a broader push to expand exploration activity in the Mediterranean.

Appetite for Turkmen gas could rise in China, Turkey and Europe amid Hormuz crisis

23 March 2026

Disruption to Middle East supplies may have concentrated minds. Is Central Asia gas a better bet?

Iran war drives Egypt’s energy bill higher amid surging import costs

23 March 2026

Egypt faces mounting pressure from an annual energy bill approaching $20bn, as global geopolitical tensions driven by the US-Israeli strikes on Iran and domestic production challenges complicate efforts to secure sustainable energy supplies

Jordan reassures adequate fuel supplies and stable reserves

23 March 2026

Jordan has sufficient and reassuring reserves of petroleum products, with continuous shipments of oil and gas arriving in the country.

Iraq–Italy trade surpasses $2.7bn in 2025 as oil exports dominate

23 March 2026

Trade between Iraq and Italy exceeded $2.7bn in 2025, Iraqi exports to Italy were heavily dominated by crude oil, which accounted for around $2.6bn of the total trade value.

Oil crashes nearly 10% after Trump claims Iran talks, Brent falls below $100

23 March 2026

Brent crude crashes 10.57% below $100 after Trump claims Iran talks and suspends strikes, but prices remain up 42% on the month as Tehran denies any negotiations are underway.

ADNOC rolls out new LNG export strategy in response to war

23 March 2026

Abu Dhabi's ADNOC Gas announced temporary operational adjustments to LNG production and export-traded liquids in response to ongoing shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Has Trump TACO'd on the Iran war?

23 March 2026

Trump's five-day pause on Iran power plant strikes follows the classic TACO pattern of escalate-then-retreat, but analysts warn this war may be the one where the formula breaks down.

Egypt among most ill-equipped to withstand Iran war energy shock long term

23 March 2026

Egypt is among the least equipped to absorb a long-term oil shock owing to weak macro buffers, leaving it highly sensitive to rising import costs, FX pressure, and fiscal strain.

Saudi officials model $180 oil scenario as Hormuz blockade persists

22 March 2026

Saudi Arabian oil officials are modelling scenarios where crude prices could exceed $180 a barrel if supply disruptions in the Middle East continue beyond April, according to a report by the WSJ.

Refined oil products caught in Iran war energy shock maelstrom

22 March 2026

The sharp rise in refined oil product prices is intensifying the economic fallout from the latest energy shock, compounding the effects of disrupted crude flows and tightening supply chains.

Most Gulf and European ships likely blocked from Hormuz despite Iran's 'open to all' claim

22 March 2026

A Russian energy analyst says Iran's "open to all" Hormuz policy would in practice block most Gulf and European shipping, as Tehran keeps the definition of "enemy" vessels deliberately vague.

Iran's military command says doctrine has shifted from 'defensive' to 'offensive'

22 March 2026

Iran's central military command says its armed forces have formally shifted from a defensive to an offensive doctrine, promising advanced weapons and "new surprises" as the war enters its fourth week.

Iran hits two Qatari LNG trains knocking out 17% of its export capacity

22 March 2026

Major attack on Ras Laffan plant damaged two of its 14 LNG trains as well as a gas-to-liquids facility.

US waives sanctions on Iranian oil to curb price surge amid conflict

21 March 2026

The US Treasury Department has issued another 30-day waiver on sanctions on buying sanctioned oil on March 20; this time freeing international traders to buy Iranian oil shipments, in the hope of calming international energy markets.

Turkey signals April 1 electricity and gas price hikes ahead

21 March 2026

Turkey’s government will evaluate electricity and natural gas prices that apply as of April 1, energy minister Alparslan Bayraktar said on March 18 during a televised interview.

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Frazer Simm

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