Iraq

TotalEnergies has tasked Vallourec with supplying tubular solutions for drilling 48 wells as part of its integrated gas project in Iraq, reinforcing their ongoing industrial cooperation on the Ratawi field.
Two photovoltaic plants with a combined capacity of 1,400 MW will be operational in 2027, strengthening EDF Group's international presence and Asian actors in Saudi Arabia's energy market.

SLB launches Tela, an agentic artificial intelligence for upstream oil operations

SLB has unveiled Tela, an agentic artificial intelligence technology designed to automate upstream processes and enhance operational efficiency at scale.
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Sanctions imposed by the U.S. and the U.K. are paralyzing Lukoil's operations in Iraq, Finland, and Switzerland, putting its foreign businesses and local partners at risk.
The partnership combines industrial AI tools, continuous power supplies, and investment vehicles, with volumes and metrics aligned to the demands of high-density data centers and operational optimization in oil and gas production.

Dragon Oil and PETRONAS Forge Strategic Oil Exploration Agreement

Dragon Oil, a subsidiary of Emirates National Oil Company, partners with PETRONAS to enhance technical and commercial cooperation in oil and gas exploration and production.
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Excelerate Energy has signed a definitive agreement with Iraq’s Ministry of Electricity to develop a floating liquefied natural gas import terminal at Khor Al Zubair, with a projected investment of $450 mn.
Lukoil has started divesting its foreign assets following new US oil sanctions, a move that could reshape its overseas presence and impact supply in key European markets.

Baghdad in talks over OPEC quota despite exports at 3.6 million barrels

Iraq is negotiating a potential revision of its OPEC production limit while maintaining exports at around 3.6 million barrels per day despite significantly higher capacity.
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Abu Dhabi has begun construction on the world’s first gigascale solar and battery storage project, capable of delivering 1GW of baseload renewable power, with operations expected by 2027.
Eni's net profit rose to €803mn in the third quarter, supported by a 6% increase in production despite falling crude prices.

Single-axis solar reaches $37/MWh in Middle East and Africa in 2025

The levelised cost of solar electricity continues to fall globally, reaching a regional record of $37/MWh in the Middle East and Africa thanks to tracker technologies, according to the latest market data.
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VoltaGrid and Halliburton launch a strategic collaboration to deploy distributed power systems for data centres, with an initial rollout planned in the Middle East.
Vantage Drilling halted a 260-day drilling contract for the vessel Platinum Explorer following a rapid evolution of international sanctions regimes that made the campaign non-compliant with the applicable legal framework shortly after it was signed.

Egypt and UAE join forces to connect electricity to Europe

The Egyptian government and UAE-based K&K have signed an agreement to finalise studies for an electricity interconnection project linking Egypt to Europe via Italy.
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A consortium led by Masdar and CPP Investments proposes to acquire all of ReNew at $8.15 per share, representing a 15.3% increase over the initial offer.
India faces mounting pressure from the United States over its purchases of Russian oil, as Donald Trump claims Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged to halt them.

Santos cuts 2025 production forecast again due to technical issue

Australian group Santos lowers its annual production forecast after an unplanned shutdown at the Barossa project and delayed recovery in the Cooper Basin.
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The New Vista vessel, loaded with Abu Dhabi crude, avoided Rizhao port after the United States sanctioned the oil terminal partly operated by a Sinopec subsidiary.
The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on more than 50 entities linked to Iranian oil exports, targeting Chinese refineries and vessels registered in Asia and Africa.
Russia increases fuel oil and VGO exports to Asia. China and Saudi Arabia stand out as the main importers, according to LSEG data.
Algeria began an immediate supply of fuel oil to Lebanon, thus avoiding the total paralysis of strategic infrastructures following the exhaustion of stocks at the Zahrani power plant.

ADNOC signs agreements for Ruwais LNG, indexed to 12.6% of the oil price

ADNOC negotiates contracts for its Ruwais LNG project at a price indexed to 12.6% of the oil price, in a competitive market context
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In July, OPEC+ produced 437,000 barrels per day in excess of quotas, jeopardizing reduction plans and exacerbating the challenges facing an oil market already under pressure.
ACWA Power, leader in desalination and renewable energy, announces net earnings of 247 million USD for the first half of 2024, up 36%.

Aramco adjusts prices in Asia in the face of low margins and OPEC+ supply

Saudi Aramco's new official sales prices for September were lower than expected, reflecting weak refining margins in Asia and the forthcoming OPEC+ production increase.
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Adani Energy Solutions raises $1 billion via an institutional placement, attracting US investors and sovereign wealth funds, marking a notable return to the financial markets.
Oil prices rose slightly after the publication of a positive indicator on the US economy, reassuring investors about future demand despite persistent geopolitical risks.

Kurdistan closes 138 illegal refineries to limit pollution

The Kurdish authorities are closing 138 illegal refineries and imposing strict standards on the others to combat pollution in Erbil.
The United Arab Emirates is becoming a major player in the International Renewable Energy Certificate (I-REC) market, thanks to a significant rise in nuclear production and increased adoption of corporate sustainability goals.
China exports a record 120,427 MW of solar modules in the first half of 2024, thanks to a substantial reduction in prices, despite persistent trade tensions.

Masdar and TotalEnergies launch green hydrogen SAF project

Masdar and TotalEnergies are collaborating to transform green hydrogen into methanol and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Abu Dhabi, aiming to decarbonize the aviation and shipping sectors.
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BP signs an agreement with Iraq to develop four oil and gas fields in the province of Kirkuk, with the aim of increasing energy production and diversifying resources.
MOL optimizes oil production in Azerbaijan, capitalizing on decades of experience in managing mature fields, with promising prospects in the Caspian region.

OPEC+ Maintains Policy Despite Falling Oil Prices

OPEC+ plans to maintain its current policy despite lower oil prices, threatening the plan to reduce production cuts in the fourth quarter.
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EWEC is seeking proposals for a new open-cycle gas turbine power plant in Madinat Zayed, aimed at boosting the United Arab Emirates' energy capacity.
India's imports of Middle Eastern crude increased in 2024, but the agreements with Russia could change all that.

OPEC+ Reduces Production and Tightens LPG Supply

OPEC+ is reducing its crude oil production, putting pressure on the global liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) market and influencing prices.
Global oil reserves remain stable at 1,536 billion barrels, posing a challenge in the face of growing demand without rapid electrification of transport.
Masdar invests €817 million to acquire a 49.99% stake in 2 GW of solar power plants in Spain. This strategic partnership with Endesa aims to develop 2.5 GW of renewable assets, potentially including 0.5 GW of battery energy storage.