Egypt approves five oil and gas exploration deals
Egypt's government has approved five oil and gas drilling and exploration agreements with foreign companies, Petroleum Minister Tarek El Molla...
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Abu Dhabi National Oil Company moves to maintain competitive edge
Major reforms are under way at the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), as the state-owned oil firm moves to...
Total acquires 30% interest in Al-Shaheen field in Qatar
Total has won a 30 percent stake in a new 25-year contract to operate Qatar's largest offshore oilfield, officials said,...
Lukoil eyes further investment in Iraq
The Chief Executive of Russia’s Lukoil has said he expects further investment in Iraq, now that the country “actively repaying”...
Iraq plans to tender $13 billion pipeline before end of 2016
Iraq is planning to tender its $13bn Common Seawater Supply Project (CSSP) before the end of 2016, according to an...
Saudi Arabia to extend downstream reach
Steps taken by national oil giant Saudi Aramco to consolidate some of its downstream assets, most notably in the US...
Egypt signs LNG and renewable energy deals with France's Engie
France-based global gas supplier Engie said that it signed two cooperation agreements with Egypt to meet some of the Arab...
Italy's Renzi signs potentially huge business deals in Iran
Italy and Iran signed deals potentially worth billions when Prime Minister Matteo Renzi visited Tehran seeking a strong Italian foothold...
Oman and Iran finalize gas pipeline route
Oman and Iran have finalized the route for export of Iranian gas to the Sultanate after studying four possible paths....
Ramping up gas production in Egypt
In spite of the global slowdown in capital spending by energy companies, Egypt’s upstream gas industry is attracting multi-billion-dollar investments...
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