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Gazprom CEO visits Tehran to advance $40bn oil and gas deal
Last year, Moscow signed an agreement to develop several of Iran's oil and gas fields and build LNG pipelines in the country
Mar 01, 2023
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Iraq signs agreement with UAE to develop natural gas fields
The UAE firm disclosed that the Gilabat-Qumar and Khashim gas fields are expected to produce seven million cubic meters within an 18-month span
Feb 21, 2023
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Russia to install Iranian-made turbines in hydroelectric plants: Report
Moscow will reportedly replace German-made turbines as western sanctions prevent these from receiving maintenance
Feb 11, 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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Tehran ready to increase gas exports to Baghdad
Baghdad currently imports 20 million cubic meters of gas per day from Tehran
Oct 11, 2022
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Germany hopes to replace Russian gas with Qatari, UAE supply
As Europe heads towards a disastrous winter after banning the purchase of Russian fuel, the continent's largest economy is scrambling to find a way to shield its many industries
Sep 20, 2022
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Iran and Iraq in talks to increase gas contracts
Iran is the largest energy producer and distributor in West Asia that exports to neighboring countries
Aug 14, 2022
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Time for Palestine to claim its stolen gas
Hezbollah has threatened Israel with war if Lebanon is not allowed to exploit its share in the Karish gas field. Now, the Palestinian resistance may do the same over their “stolen gas” off the Gaza Strip.
Jul 22, 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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Iraq fails to meet deadline to pay $1.6 billion gas debt to Iran
Despite having access to vast gas and oil reserves, Iraq depends on imports to meet its energy needs
Jun 01, 2022
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Turkey welcomes the new year with steep price hikes for electricity and natural gas
The measures are expected to accelerate runaway inflation that has seen the Turkish lira shed as much as half of its value
Jan 01, 2022
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Report: Inflow of gas to Lebanon will “almost certainly” include Israeli supply
The US official in charge of facilitating the energy deal between Lebanon, Egypt, Jordan, and Syria says the transfer of natural gas is expected to begin before Lebanon's 2022 elections
Dec 01, 2021
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Iraq announces readiness to repay old gas debt to Iran
Iran recently slashed gas exports to Iraq due to the accumulated debt
Nov 20, 2021
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Iraqi government to supply half a million tons of gas oil to Lebanon
In line with the agreement made in July 2021, Iraq continues to send gas oil to Lebanon
Nov 17, 2021
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US officials refuse to give Egypt sanctions exemption to provide Lebanon with gas: Report
While Egyptian officials hope to begin the energy-sharing deal before the end of the year, new reports claim that Washington has stalled progress on the deal
Nov 16, 2021
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Qatar in talks to provide Lebanon with gas
Qatar is one of a number of regional states offering assistance to Beirut with its severe fuel crisis
Oct 24, 2021
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Lebanese power plants forced to shut down as fuel reserves run dry
On the same day Lebanon began what has been described as a 'total blackout,' the 13th convoy of Hezbollah-acquired Iranian fuel entered the country from Syria
Oct 10, 2021
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ISIS claims responsibility for attack on crucial Arab Gas Pipeline in Syria
Syrian authorities announced that the damage caused by the terror attack has been fully repaired
Sep 19, 2021
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Egypt, Syria, and Jordan agree on roadmap to supply gas and electricity to Lebanon
While no start date was given for the project, it will reportedly provide Lebanon with up to 17 hours of electricity per day
Sep 09, 2021
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From Russia with Love: Su-35s to Iran will strengthen defense ties
Iran's possible purchase of Russian fighter jets would further solidify the existing strategic partnership between Moscow and Tehran, and impact their global power competition with the west.
Feb 27, 2023
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Iran’s revolution at 44: A struggling economy with big potential
Forty-four years on from the Islamic Revolution, Iran boasts a more diversified economy, advances in technology, and major development milestones - despite decades of western sanctions aimed at hindering such progress.
Feb 11, 2023
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Syria under the American whip: Sanctions that kill
The western sanctions weapon is not new to Syria, but since 2019 it has become a lethal one, destroying entire Syrian sectors and killing its people.
Feb 06, 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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Eurasia’s Middle Corridor: An Atlanticist frenzy to stifle Europe-Asia integration
Geopolitical interests between the Anglo-American establishment and the Sino-Russian-led axis will clash over the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route.
Jan 02, 2023
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The US Captagon Act: Tightening Syria’s siege under new pretext
Potential new US legislation aimed at curbing Syria's illicit drug trade is being weaponized to strike at the state and starve its people.
Dec 21, 2022
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Can Hungary act as a bridge between Iran and Europe?
As Budapest actively implements its own “Look to the East” policy, Tehran will find a potentially useful partner in Europe.
Dec 07, 2022
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Turkish airstrikes decimate Syrian energy facilities: Oil Minister
The strikes have also worsened northern Syria’s water crisis, as a number of water pumps and desalination plants have been halted
Dec 01, 2022
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Iran increases oil exports to 3.8 million bpd: NIGC
Iran is expected to increase production to 4 million barrels per day, and supply new customers across the global energy market
Nov 08, 2022
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Lebanese PM calls on Arab League for help to get out of crisis
Lebanon has been going through a severe economic crisis that has worsened amid a fuel shortage
Nov 02, 2022
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Iraq reaches $9 billion in oil revenues, first increase in three months
Iraq's October oil revenues have brought its annual revenues to approximately $99.7 billion, already surpassing its revenues from 2021
Nov 01, 2022
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