UAE battles tanker oil spill as war's environmental toll mounts Gulf oil spills have become more frequent since the beginning of the US-Israel-Iran war on Feb. 28. United Arab Emirates
Qatar locks in US LNG through 2054 as it looks beyond Hormuz The Gulf state agreed to buy up to 4 million tons of US liquefied natural gas annually through 2054. Qatar
Gulf oil exports surpass prewar levels despite escalating tanker attacks According to data from Kpler, oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz and alternative routes across the Middle East averaged more than 24 million barrels a day last week, surpassing prewar levels of 23.3 million. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Macron secures Gulf diesel supplies as France grapples with fuel costs, unrest France now has commitments for 295,000 metric tons of diesel per month from the Gulf, accounting for just over 10% of the European country’s consumption. Bahrain
Analysis As Iran’s oil lifeline runs dry, can it outlast Trump's economic siege? By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Analysis How much oil can cushion another Middle East supply shock? By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Interview Oman banking on hydrogen, renewables in diversified energy strategy In an exclusive interview with Al-Monitor, Oman’s energy and minerals minister is charting a course for affordable, sustainable energy and welcomes international investors. Salim Al Aufi Oman Minister of Energy and Minerals
2022 in review: The year that broke US relations with OPEC+ After a tumultuous year for US-Saudi ties, there is little reason to expect US-OPEC+ tensions to ease in 2023. Legacy: Gulf
Israel expected to increase natural gas drilling in 2023 Faithful to his past energy policies and on the backdrop of the global energy crisis, Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu is likely to expand exploration for natural gas off Israel's shores. Israel
Analysis 2022 in review: Saudi-China, Qatar-Germany deals cap Middle East's energy developments Hydrogen power, oil price fluctuations and electric vehicles could feature prominently in the region in 2023. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Iraqi PM stresses need for regional reconciliation at summit in Jordan Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani attended the second round of the Baghdad conference today in Jordan and expressed Iraq's willingness to push forward on regional cooperation and partnership. Iraq
Report: Israel may start exporting gas to Cyprus via new pipeline The comments from Cyprus’ energy minister come as Israel is eyeing more gas exports to Europe. Israel
Large gas field discovery brings Egypt closer to energy hub goal A newly discovered gas field is making Egypt's energy exporter hub vision more of a reality. Egypt
Erdogan touts potential gas deal ahead of Turkmenistan summit At Wednesday's summit in Turkmenistan, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is eyeing a gas deal that would extend into Europe. Turkey
Egypt’s non-oil private sector records two years of contraction The last time the Purchasing Managers Index, which offers insight into the private sector, recorded expansion in Egypt's economy was back in November 2020. Egypt
TotalEnergies proceeds with gas exploration plans in Lebanon Lebanon has been eagerly working with the French energy giant since reaching a historic maritime border agreement with Israel in October. Lebanon
Israeli gas sector strengthens with Chevron, Morocco deals Israel is already exporting gas to Egypt and Jordan and is now eyeing greater energy ties with Morocco following the Abraham Accords. Israel
Oil prices fall to lowest since January despite Saudi-backed production cut The price decrease could be worrisome for Saudi Arabia and its investment plans. Legacy: Gulf
