Egypt | May 14, 2022 Ukraine crisis drives higher traffic in Suez Canal, increasing revenues Although Egypt is being adversely affected by the war in Ukraine, the Suez Canal is benefiting greatly from Western countries sailing into the Gulf in search of oil.
Iraqi-Kurdistan | May 13, 2022 Kurdistan officials concerned about PKK, Iran and energy sector High-ranking officials from the Kurdistan Region of Iraq have voiced concerns over the lack of effective collaboration from Baghdad and risks to security from the presence of the PKK.
Iraq | May 11, 2022 Russian ambassador to Iraq: ‘No objections’ to Kurdistan Region exporting gas to Europe Elbrus Kutrashev spoke to the Kurdish news outlet Rudaw about plans to export natural gas from the autonomous part of northern Iraq to Europe in response to the war in Ukraine.
Gulf | May 5, 2022 OPEC+ alliance endorses slight increase in oil production Saudi Arabia, the UAE and other have largely resisted US calls to boost production but settled on a marginal increase today.
Turkey | May 4, 2022 Bulgaria looks to Turkey for help with gas shortage Russia has cut gas exports to Bulgaria, leaving Sofia looking to Ankara, which has some tough decisions to make.
May 3, 2022 Israeli cybersecurity firm protects gas transfers between Poland, Lithuania Waterfall deployed its system to the eastern European countries in response to the war in Ukraine. The move comes at a low point in Israel-Russia relations.
Apr 27, 2022 IMF: Oil producers better prepared for Ukraine-related economic downturn The International Monetary Fund’s report also highlighted currency depreciation in Egypt, economic effects of the war in Yemen and Jordan’s fledgling tourism sector.
North Africa | Apr 27, 2022 Italy's ENI to tap North African gas for Europe Europe’s race to reduce its energy dependence on Russia has put the spotlight on Algeria, Egypt and Libya, but their capacity to boost exports in the short term is limited and any significant increase would require large investments and stability.
Turkey | Apr 25, 2022 US becomes Turkey's second biggest gas supplier, but for how long? Turkey's second biggest gas supplier over the past winter was the United States, but Ankara may have to turn back to its neighbors to ensure it has sufficient supplies.
Saudi Arabia | Apr 25, 2022 Brent crude falls nearly 10%, OPEC basket drops slightly Saudi Arabia has acted to keep prices high recently against the wishes of the US.
First commercial flight in 6 years leaves Yemen's rebel-held capital by Abdulkarim al-Marani and Mohammed Huwais | AFP | May 16, 2022
