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Energy ministers from Qatar and UAE predict long-term need for LNG
The Gulf officials warned that, despite a growing energy crisis exacerbated by western sanctions on Russian fuel, no new LNG supplies are expected to enter the market until 2025
Jan 14, 2023
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Oman inks LNG deal with Japan to export 2.35m tonnes annually
The contracts, effective as of 2025, will boost Japan's energy security
Dec 27, 2022
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Qatar to deliver 2 million tons of LNG per year to Germany starting 2026
The 15-year supply deal is the second sealed by Qatar this month to deliver gas extracted from their ambitious North Field East expansion project
Nov 29, 2022
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Ankara in talks with Washington to boost LNG supply
The talks come as Europe is looking to impose a price cap on Russian oil imports
Sep 06, 2022
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China ready to invest billions in Qatar’s LNG expansion project: Report
Beijing is reportedly in advanced talks to secure a significant amount of natural gas supplies from Qatar amid a growing quarrel with the US and Australia
Jun 17, 2022
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Beggaring Europe: switching cheap Russian gas for expensive American LNG
EU steps to significantly reduce Russian gas imports will see Europe newly dependent on much pricier US liquefied natural gas
Jun 15, 2022
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Qatar ready to support Lebanon with long-term LNG supply: Energy Minister
Doha also expressed 'satisfaction' with a US-backed plan to provide Lebanon with gas and electricity from Egypt and Jordan
Feb 22, 2022
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MbS welcomes French FM for bilateral talks
This comes after the French Naval forces claimed they seized thousands of weapons headed from Iran to Yemen last month
Feb 02, 2023
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Turkiye signs 10 year gas deal with Oman: Turkish energy minister
Turkiye is looking to buy an annual 1.4 billion cubic meters of gas from Oman
Jan 31, 2023
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Iraq’s Silk Road: Port and canal project set to transform Baghdad’s geopolitical clout
Iraq’s two ambitious trade corridor projects present an opportunity for a beleaguered Baghdad to enhance its geopolitical status and establish economic independence.
Jan 31, 2023
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TotalEnergies, Eni transfer 30 percent stake of Lebanese economic waters to QatarEnergy
Qatar now has a 30 percent stake in Lebanon's economic zone, with TotalEnergies and Eni having a 35 percent stake each
Jan 30, 2023
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Iraqi PM inks strategic agreements with French president
Baghdad has over recent months been working to stop western energy conglomerates from exiting the country
Jan 27, 2023
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Saudi Arabia to continue talks with Russia to stabilize oil prices
The price of Brent crude increased to $130 a barrel last year, and currently stands at $86.30 a barrel
Jan 20, 2023
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Global South: Gold-backed currencies to replace the US dollar
The adoption of commodity-backed currencies by the Global South could upend the US dollar’s dominance and level the playing field in international trade.
Jan 19, 2023
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Europe’s gas emergency: A continent hostage to seller prices
Europe’s reliance on Russian gas imports has been upended by sanctions against Moscow. With few options for practical alternatives, the continent will remain energy-dependent and financially-vulnerable regardless of who it imports from.
Jan 16, 2023
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UAE, UK sign energy and climate change memorandum
The MoU also includes cooperation in nuclear energy, low-carbon hydrogen, and bolstering collaboration in renewable energy
Jan 13, 2023
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Fuel-starved Germany welcomes Iraqi PM for talks on gas deliveries
The Iraqi premier is also expected to finalize a deal with German conglomerate Siemens to pave the way for the 'rehabilitation and maintenance' of Iraq's power grid
Jan 13, 2023
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Why the CIA attempted a ‘Maidan uprising’ in Brazil
The failed coup in Brazil is the latest CIA stunt, just as the country is forging stronger ties with the east.
Jan 10, 2023
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Why BRI is back with a bang in 2023
As Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative enters its 10th year, a strong Sino-Russian geostrategic partnership has revitalized the BRI across the Global South.
Jan 06, 2023
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Bulgaria, Turkiye sign 13-year gas deal
The agreement will facilitate the transit of 1.5 billion cubic meters of gas per year into Bulgaria through the BOTAS gas network
Jan 04, 2023
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Qatari official says EU graft scandal could negatively affect ties
Brussels has accused Qatar of bribing officials as part of an influence peddling campaign
Dec 19, 2022
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Qatar secures 20 percent stake in major oil block off Brazil’s coast
Doha recently signed major, long-term energy deals with Asian and European nations as it works to expand its annual LNG production capacity from 77 million tons to 110 million tons
Dec 17, 2022
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US sanctions Turkish businessman for alleged ties to IRGC
Sitki Ayan and his companies have been accused of helping Iran sell hundreds of millions of dollars worth of US-sanctioned oil through a deliberate sanction-evasion network
Dec 09, 2022
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Turkiye looks for discount on Russian gas imports: Report
Ankara is looking to ease its energy just days after G7 countries imposed a price cap on Russian oil
Dec 09, 2022
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Russia to provide Pakistan with wheat, oil
A source from Pakistan's ministry of energy revealed that Russia could provide 100,000 bpd of crude oil
Dec 08, 2022
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Xi arrives in Saudi Arabia, signs bilateral agreement valued at $29.26 billion
Xi will attend three summits during his three day visit; one with the Saudi leadership, one with GCC leaders, and one with Arab leaders
Dec 07, 2022
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UAE will speed up expansion of oil production facilities to meet global demand
The Emirati state-owned oil company will spend $150 billion over the next five years to raise the country's daily oil output by five million barrels
Nov 29, 2022
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China signs first gas supply deal for Qatar’s ambitious North Field East expansion
The landmark deal, worth $60 billion over a 27 year period, is China’s longest LNG supply agreement to date
Nov 21, 2022
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Egypt cuts domestic gas usage to help Europe survive winter
Europe is facing down the barrel of a gun mere weeks before an embargo on Russian fuel is put into effect
Nov 18, 2022
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Rewiring Eurasia: Mr. Patrushev goes to Tehran
The meeting this week between two Eurasian security bosses is a further step toward dusting away the west's oversized Asian footprint.
Nov 10, 2022
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