Iraq’s Zaidi doubles down on militia disarmament, boosting oil exports Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi made the comments amid Hormuz-related export struggles and a nearing deadline for armed groups to disarm. Iraq
China slams Trump over economic war on Iran: What to know China’s once significant oil imports from Iran have been impacted by the war in the region and increasing US sanctions. Iran
Explainer Iraq seeks special Hormuz access from Iran in scramble to keep oil flowing As Iran's parliament speaker holds talks in Baghdad, Iraq has asked Tehran for special consideration for its oil exports. Iraq
Turkey looks to expand Syria energy footprint into oil, gas Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said state oil giant TPAO and private companies are ready to explore for oil and gas onshore and offshore in Syria. Turkey
Saudi Arabia announces new natural gas discoveries The kingdom is already a major oil exporter, but it could also start exporting natural gas in the near future. Legacy: Gulf
Qatar signs deal to sell Germany natural gas The agreement demonstrates the continued significance of Qatar's natural gas, despite pressure to transition to renewable energy. Legacy: Gulf
The Gulf Briefing: swapping petrodollars for assets In this weekly newsletter, Sebastian Castelier rounds up the biggest stories from the Gulf region. Legacy: Gulf
US urges Iran-backed Houthis to halt attacks on Yemen's ports The warning to the Houthis comes as US Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking returns to the region to push for peace between the country's warring sides. Yemen
Kuwait benefits from oil price boom but long-term economic challenges loom Key reforms and a lack of a diversified economy remain only two of Kuwait's major challenges. Legacy: Gulf
Israel agrees for Qatar to drill in Lebanese maritime gas field After agreeing for TotalEnergies and Eni to go ahead with exploration drilling at the Lebanese cross-border Kana-Sidon reservoir, Israel has approved the Qatari Energy Consortium to buy the drilling rights. Israel
Egypt, US, Germany launch plan to reduce methane emissions The COP27 initiative seeks to accelerate Egypt's green energy transition. Egypt
Saudi Aramco makes $7 billion investment in South Korea during crown prince’s visit Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is seeking to boost energy, defense and investment cooperation with Seoul during his trip. Legacy: Gulf
US sanctions firms in China, UAE over Iranian oil sales The latest sanctions follow designations for Iranian state-run media staff and firms sending drones to Russia. Iran
Algeria forces Russia to make concessions As the war in Ukraine carries on, the list of problematic issues between Algeria and Moscow is growing. Russia
Turkey eyes risky energy partnership with Algeria Turkey’s plan for joint oil and gas exploration with Algeria raises the specter of operational and financial challenges for a country already under economic strain, experts say. Turkey
Iranian carmaker Saipa prepares first export to Venezuela Cooperation between Iran and Venezuela now goes beyond oil. Iran
