Al-Harfi and SCLCO signed agreements with Syrian authorities to develop solar and wind capacity, amid an ongoing energy rapprochement between Riyadh and Damascus.
QatarEnergy continues its international expansion by acquiring 27% of the offshore North Cleopatra block from Shell, amid Egypt’s strategic push to revive gas exploration in the Eastern Mediterranean.
The new GeoMap tool identifies vast geothermal potential in the Middle East, notably for urban cooling, long-duration storage, and large-scale power generation.
QatarEnergy has signed a long-term contract with Messer to supply 100 million cubic feet of helium per year, strengthening Doha’s position as a key player in this strategic market.
TotalEnergies launches construction of the final key infrastructures of the Gas Growth Integrated Project in Iraq, putting into execution all its oil, gas, solar and water components.
QatarEnergy, TotalEnergies and Basra Oil Company begin construction of the final infrastructure components of Iraq’s integrated gas project, mobilising more than $13bn in investments to modernise the country’s energy supply.
A Syrian vessel carrying 640,000 barrels of crude has docked in Italy, marking the country’s first oil shipment since the civil war began in 2011, amid partial easing of US sanctions.
QatarEnergy has signed a contract with Samsung C&T to build a solar power plant in Dukhan, set to reach 2,000 MW capacity by 2029, doubling the country’s solar output.
QatarEnergy obtained a 35% stake in the Nzombo block, located in deep waters off Congo, under a production sharing contract signed with the Congolese government.
ACWA Power has signed an agreement with the Syrian Ministry of Energy to assess up to 2,500 MW of solar, wind and storage projects, along with a technical audit of the national grid and existing infrastructure.
The International Atomic Energy Agency has identified uranium particles of industrial origin in samples taken from a Syrian site suspected of hosting an undeclared nuclear reactor.
The Kuwaiti government has invited three international consortia to submit bids for the first phase of the Al Khairan project, combining power generation and desalination.
Korea Gas Corporation commits to 3.3 mtpa of US LNG from 2028 for ten years, complementing new contracts to cover expired volumes and diversify supply sources and price indexation.
Baghdad and Damascus intensify discussions to reactivate the 850 km pipeline closed since 2003, offering a Mediterranean alternative amid regional tensions and export blockages.
ConocoPhillips targets $5 bn in asset disposals by 2026 and announces new financial adjustments as production rises but profit declines in the second quarter of 2025.
Turkey has begun supplying natural gas from Azerbaijan to Syria, marking a key step in restoring Syria’s energy infrastructure heavily damaged by years of conflict.
Global natural gas markets will remain tight in 2025, with rising demand meeting slower supply growth. Geopolitical tensions could further exacerbate these market pressures.
Qatar announces technical assistance to restore essential infrastructure in Syria, severely affected by years of conflict. This aid includes an energy contribution as well as support for the electricity sector, which is undergoing restructuring.
Africa Oil increases its stake to 18% in block 3B/4B off the coast of South Africa. This partnership with TotalEnergies and QatarEnergy marks a crucial step for oil exploration in the Orange Basin.
The European Union strengthens its energy sanctions against Russia by banning natural gas liquefied (LNG) transshipments in its ports from March, as part of its efforts to eliminate Russian fossil fuels by 2027.
Nearly 40% of Qatar’s projected liquefied natural gas volumes remain uncontracted, raising questions about its strategy amid growing international competition.
Shell plans to drill four offshore wells in 2025 in Block 65, while Petronas explores new gas resources in Block 52, highlighting Suriname's energy potential.
India’s GAIL has finalized a supply deal for 12 annual LNG cargoes with Qatar Energy Trading. This five-year contract addresses growing volume needs in a global market under strain.
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) adjusts its monthly forecasts, predicting a downward revision in global oil consumption for 2024 and 2025 while highlighting the critical role of non-OECD economies.
The collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime has prompted reactions in oil markets, with a moderate rise in prices. The geopolitical implications for the region and their effects on energy supplies remain uncertain.
Israel’s first wave energy power plant, now connected to the national grid, marks a milestone in renewable energy innovation in the Middle East and demonstrates the country's commitment to sustainable energy solutions.
The U.S. administration urges international partners to unite against Iran-backed Houthis responsible for massive attacks on ships in the strategic Red Sea region. Military, economic, and diplomatic stakes are intensifying.
The fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria marks a regional political shift, but its impact on the oil market remains minimal due to the country’s drastically reduced production and exports since 2011.
Qatar will invest one billion pounds in climate technologies in the United Kingdom, an agreement hailed by Prime Minister Keir Starmer as a "significant step forward" during the official visit of Emir Al-Thani.
Qatar will supply China with 3 million tons of liquefied natural gas annually starting in 2025, under a long-term agreement with Shell, reinforcing its position in the Asian and global LNG market.
Despite planned increases in liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacities in the United States and Qatar, European summer 2026 prices reflect supply tensions, while winter promises a more balanced market.
Vaca Muerta, one of the world’s largest shale gas reserves, places Argentina at a major strategic crossroads. Yet, with limited infrastructure, economic challenges, and energy diplomacy complexities, its export ambitions face significant hurdles.
During a visit to Tokyo, Qatar’s Minister of Energy discussed the future of LNG supplies with Japanese companies, as several long-term contracts approach their expiration.
