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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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Qatar’s Nebras Energy reports net profit of $373mn

9 February 2026

Qatari public entity Nebras Energy concluded the 2025 fiscal year with a net profit of QAR1.36bn (approximately $373.63mn). This figure represents a 3.88% reduction from the QAR1.41bn achieved during the previous twelve-month cycle.

BP reportedly seeking partners for Kirkuk development

8 February 2026

BP is actively canvassing for a partner to share the capital burden of redeveloping the Kirkuk oilfield

Iraq joins global ranks of high-quality refined fuel producers

8 February 2026

Iraq has brought newly completed refinery projects into operation at 100% capacity, helping to classify the country among producers of high-quality petroleum products.

Iran LNG stalled by sanctions despite revival efforts

8 February 2026

Iran’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector has made “no tangible progress” in recent years because of US sanctions, despite fresh efforts to advance it, a senior analyst at data and analytics firm Kpler said.

Japan’s Mitsui considers stake in Qatar’s North Field expansion

8 February 2026

Japanese trading firm Mitsui is pondering purchasing a stake in QatarEnergy’s huge North Field expansion project.

Foreign firms invited to support Kuwaiti offshore efforts

7 February 2026

Kuwait's KPC is set to formally invite IOCs to assist in the development of its nascent offshore sector as the Gulf state chases a production capacity of 4mn bpd by 2035

Iran's IRGC seizes two fuel vessels in Persian Gulf

5 February 2026

IRGC Navy seizes two vessels smuggling over 1mn litres of fuel near Farsi Island after months of intelligence work. Fifteen foreign crew members handed to judicial authorities as Iran intensifies crackdown.

Iran to inaugurate 13 small-scale power plants with 79MW capacity

5 February 2026

Iran to inaugurate 13 small-scale power plants with 79MW capacity during Ten-Day Dawn celebrations.

Iran’s MAPNA unveils indigenous gas storage compressors

5 February 2026

Iran unveiled high-pressure gas storage compressors designed for use at a key underground storage project, a move officials say was driven by sanctions and the non-cooperation of foreign tech holders.

Shell sells 20% stake in Brazil's Orca deepwater gas project to Kuwait Petroleum

4 February 2026

Shell agreed to sell a 20% stake in Brazil's Orca deepwater gas project to Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company (KUFPEC) for an undisclosed sum.

Qatar and Japan secure long term gas deal

4 February 2026

QatarEnergy has formalised a major 27-year contract with JERA to deliver up to 3mn tonnes of liquefied natural gas annually to Japan.

Turkey to build additional terminal at Hatay floating storage and regasification unit, double site’s capacity

3 February 2026

Turkey plans to build an additional terminal at its floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) in the southern province of Hatay and double its capacity, Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar has announced.

China teapots turn to Iranian crude as Venezuelan supplies dry up

3 February 2026

China’s independent refiners are importing more Iranian crude to make up for a drop in Venezuelan supplies.

Iran’s NISOC steps up output drive and flare gas capture

3 February 2026

The National Iranian South Oil Co. (NISOC), the country’s biggest crude producer, is pushing ahead with plans to ramp up production using modern methods and phase out routine gas flaring, its chief executive said.

Libya plans gas output boost to supply Europe by 2030, NOC head says

3 February 2026

Libya plans to significantly increase its natural gas production over the next five years, aiming to make larger volumes available for export to Europe by the early part of the next decade

Iraq brings South Refineries FCC unit into full operation

3 February 2026

Iraq has announced the successful commissioning of the Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) unit at the South Refineries Company, marking the start of production of high-octane upgraded petrol as part of efforts to strengthen domestic fuel self-sufficiency

ADNOC Distribution posts record $761mn net profit in 2025

3 February 2026

ADNOC Distribution reported record 2025 net profit of $761mn, up 15.4% year-on-year, as the UAE fuel distributor expanded its network to 1,010 stations and grew its electric vehicle charging infrastructure by 83% amid strong demand across all busines

QatarEnergy to lead global gas and fertiliser exports

3 February 2026

Energy Minister Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi announced that QatarEnergy is on track to lead the world in exporting LNG, helium and chemical fertilisers.

Carlyle explores UAE alliance for Lukoil acquisition

3 February 2026

The US investment giant Carlyle is engaging in preliminary discussions with United Arab Emirates backers regarding a potential joint venture to acquire the global holdings of Lukoil.

Morocco delays tender for $1bn LNG import terminal and gas pipeline project

2 February 2026

Morocco has postponed the opening of bids for a strategic project to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal and a domestic gas pipeline network with an estimated cost of about $1bn

Iraq assesses TotalEnergies’ progress on Basra projects

2 February 2026

Iraq is advancing key components of its landmark $27bn energy accord with TotalEnergies, with significant infrastructure milestones reached at the Artawi oilfield hub

US seeks to force countries to buy Venezuelan oil, ex-Iranian MP says

2 February 2026

A former Iranian lawmaker accused the United States of plotting to compel countries to buy “specific oil” after President Donald Trump claimed India intended to replace Iranian crude with Venezuelan oil.

Iran installs first downhole pump at South Azadegan

2 February 2026

The Iranian Petroleum Engineering & Development Co. (PEDEC) installed the first downhole electric submersible pump (ESP) at South Azadegan oilfield in southwest Khuzestan province as part of a wider plan to deploy 50 pumps over the next four months.

Egypt in talks with international oil firms to boost output over five years

2 February 2026

The Egyptian government is currently discussing with international oil and gas companies operating in the country a plan to intensify exploration, development and production activities over the next five years

Iraq drills 14 new oil wells as it targets 6mn bpd capacity by 2028

2 February 2026

Iraq’s state-owned Iraqi Drilling Company (IDC) announced it completed the drilling and rehabilitation of 14 oil wells during January.

Edited by

Frazer Simm

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