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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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Iraq and Syria seek to revive Kirkuk–Baniyas oil pipeline
Iraq and Syria are seeking to reactivate the long-dormant Kirkuk–Baniyas oil pipeline, as both governments seek to diversify export routes and deepen energy cooperation
Iraq sees oil market stability as OPEC+ approves October output increase
The OPEC+ alliance announced on September 7 that it will raise oil production by 137,000 barrels per day (bpd) from October, citing stable global economic forecasts and tightening inventories
Iraq’s SOMO Insists crude exports unaffected by latest US sanctions
The head of Iraq’s state oil marketing company (SOMO) has minimised the impact of recent US sanctions, insisting they have no connection to Iraq’s official crude exports
Kuwait faces KWD6.1bn budget deficit amid falling oil prices
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Iraq’s SOMO seals oil storage and marketing pacts with Oman’s OQ
Iraq’s State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO) signed two agreements with Oman’s OQ and its subsidiary Oman Tank Terminal Company (OTTCO).
Nigeria’s Dangote refinery set to take advantage of Middle East refining pause
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Iranian oil sales rise despite tighter US squeeze
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West tightens noose on Tehran with sanctions and nuclear ultimatum
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Kuwait pushes ahead on oil expansion with fresh wave of contracts
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Iran rejects Gulf Arab states’ ‘exclusive’ claim over disputed gas field
Iran dismissed a Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) statement backing Kuwait and Saudi Arabia’s exclusive rights to a disputed gas field in the Persian Gulf, warning that “unilateral claims” would only inflame tensions.
Iran’s sovereign wealth fund makes first $300m oil investment
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Kurdistan government pushes for fiscal breakthrough as oil firms resume output
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Egypt’s Petromaint wins $121mn Iraqi oilfield maintenance deal, eyes operations in Algeria
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Egypt to build pipeline to handle increased Israeli gas imports
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Iran reports 127,000-bpd oil output capacity increase
Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said the country’s crude production capacity had risen by an average of 127,000 barrels per day (bpd) since the government of President Masoud Pezeshkian took office in August last year.
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Iraq’s IDC completes two oil wells in East Baghdad and Qayara
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Iran loads giant platform jacket for South Pars Phase 11 to boost gas extraction
Iran has loaded out a massive steel platform jacket for installation at Phase 11 of the South Pars gas field, officials said, in what he called a milestone in the push to ramp up output from the mammoth gas reservoir.
Iran drills 114 oil, gas wells in past year, trims waiting times by 43%
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Iran touts $10bn investment in remote Makran to make it third petchem hub
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Syria in talks with Gulf Sands on oilfield rehabilitation
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