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

Oman inks LNG deal with Japan to export 2.35m tonnes annually

The contracts, effective as of 2025, will boost Japan's energy security

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Iraqi PM inks strategic agreements with French president

Baghdad has over recent months been working to stop western energy conglomerates from exiting the country

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

Qatari official says EU graft scandal could negatively affect ties

Brussels has accused Qatar of bribing officials as part of an influence peddling campaign

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.