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
Egypt's gas imports from Israel hit all-time high Gas flows hit a new record in the first quarter of the year and peaked in March, when Cairo purchased above contractual volumes. Egypt
OPEC+ alliance agrees to production increase Pressure on Saudi Arabia, Russia and other major oil producers has boosted production amid high prices. By AL-MONITOR Staff
Could Turkey-Israel rapprochement lead to gas agreement? The Cyprus conflict stands as a major stumbling block before potential plans to carry Israeli gas to Europe via Turkey. Turkey
Dispute over Iraqi Kurdistan's energy resources ramps up The Iraqi Ministry of Oil has announced plans to establish a new oil company for the Kurdistan Region. Iraq
Analysis Explainer: Waste-to-energy plant opens in UAE Masdar's new facility in the Emirati city of Sharjah will burn garbage to produce electricity. Some observers believe the process is relatively harmful to the environment due to its carbon emissions, but others say it is a good way to reduce landfill waste. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Iran, Oman to jointly develop oil field Iran's president is in Muscat seeking increased cooperation with Oman on energy and transportation. Iran
Qatar seeks to export natural gas to Germany by 2024 Germany wants Qatari gas as an alternative to Russia’s due to the invasion of Ukraine. Legacy: Gulf
Affiliate of Abu Dhabi oil company to list on stock exchange Borouge is ADNOC’s joint venture with Austrian petrochemical firm Borealis AG. United Arab Emirates
Iraqi Kurdistan government denies taking control of oil fields in Kirkuk An oil company run by the Iraqi Ministry of Oil alleged that the Kurdistan Regional Government’s forces took over some oil fields in the disputed northern province. Iraq
Ukraine war drives more traffic to Egypt's 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. Egypt
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. Iraqi-Kurdistan
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. Iraq
