Transit of Russian fuel will make Iran regional energy hub: Energy Minister

Russia and Iran have significantly deepened energy cooperation to negate the effects of US sanctions

Russian interior minister in KSA days after surprise Zelensky visit

Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states have continued to deepen cooperation with Russia, antagonizing the western world

Afghanistan seeks boost in energy ties with Russia

In September 2022, Afghanistan signed its first major international agreement to import Russian fuel and wheat

Omani, British FMs meet to kickstart renewable energy projects

London and Muscat have been able to maintain strong strategic relations in the fields of military and economic cooperation

Qatar enters Iraq’s energy sector, but risks abound

Qatar's investment in Iraq's energy sector has the potential to transform Persian Gulf geo-economic dynamics, but Iraq's political instability continues to pose major risks for large investors across the board.

Saudi Arabia will cut oil supply of nations that impose price cap: Energy Minister

The Saudi official also criticized efforts by US lawmakers to pass the NOPEC bill, which would allow sovereign states to be sued in federal court

KRG calls for energy cooperation with Baghdad

The KRG's efforts to sideline Baghdad in exporting oil and gas via Turkiye has stalled efforts to develop the region's gas capability

OPEC+ production cut will remain in place until year’s end: Saudi energy minister

Last year's production cut was taken as an affront by the White House, as for months US officials lobbied threats against the kingdom for allegedly 'siding with Russia'

US ‘playing with fire’ encouraging Kurdish separatism in Syria, Iraq: Russian FM

The Russian foreign minister went on to speak of a 'vital importance' to 'safeguard' bilateral economic ties with Iraq against 'illegal sanctions' imposed by the US

Russian FM visits Iraq to enhance energy cooperation

The Russian foreign minister and spokesperson of his Iraqi counterpart discussed food security, energy, and exchanged views on the Russia-Ukraine conflict

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

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

Pakistan will purchase Russian oil despite western threats of sanctions: Oil Minister

Moscow says the oil purchases will be carried out 'in the currencies of friendly countries'

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

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

Kremlin unaware of ‘secret’ Russian-Ukrainian meeting in UAE

The meeting reportedly revolved around Russia’s use of a Ukrainian pipeline for a potential resumption of its ammonia exports

Iranian president receives head of Russian security council

Nikolai Patrushev confirmed that western intelligence is behind the violent riots taking place across the Islamic Republic

Turkey initiates switch to ruble for Russian gas payments

Despite increasing threats from the west, Turkey has bolstered its economic ties with the Kremlin at a time when it faces runaway inflation and a rapidly depreciating currency

Erdogan announces reopening shipment lanes from Ukrainian ports, despite Russian suspension

Despite Russian objections, Ukraine, the UN and Turkey agreed to implement the Black Sea grain deal with a transit plan for 16 ships

Qatar calls EU plan to cap Russian gas prices ‘hypocritical’

European nations have been scrambling to find an alternative to Russian fuel ahead of winter, and several have remained hesitant about imposing the US-orchestrated price cap

Iraq invites Russia to cooperate in joint energy projects

Despite a $27 billion contract with Total to produce gas, Iraq asked Russia to use its expertise to help lower flaring in its gas fields

Global finance vs global energy: who will come out on top?

There is more to the current struggle between the oil-consuming west and the oil-producing nations than meets the eye and it runs far deeper than the war in Ukraine

Turkey does not recognize Russian ‘annexation’ of Ukraine: FM

Turkey's foreign ministry also revealed that it does not recognize the results of the referendums on joining Russia held in the Donbas republics

Russian FM meets GCC ministers at UN General Assembly

The foreign ministers of Russia and the GCC countries discussed several aspects of cooperation, including boosting economic relations

Iranian and Russian presidents hold talks at SCO summit

Iran and Russia have recently deepened cooperation in order to bypass western sanctions

Qatar cannot replace Russia as energy source to Europe: Qatari Emir

During an interview with French media, the Emir also called on other Gulf states to prioritize dialogue with the Islamic Republic

Asia’s future takes shape in Vladivostok, the Russian Pacific

Sixty-eight countries gathered on Russia's far eastern coast to listen to Moscow's economic and political vision for the Asia-Pacific

Cash-strapped Afghanistan offers to barter dried fruits, medicinal herbs for Russian fuel

Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis took a turn for the worse this week, after the White House finalized their theft of $7bln of the country's foreign reserves

How the US controls Lebanon’s energy supply

Far from helping Lebanon solve its acute energy crisis, the US is leveraging Egypt’s gas supply to pressure Beirut over US-brokered maritime border talks with Israel

Turkey agrees to make partial payments for Russian gas in rubles

The Kremlin also called on Ankara to not 'destabilize' Syria, while at the same time acknowledging Turkey's 'legitimate' security concerns