International

Russia stops Finland gas flows over payments dispute

Gazprom Export has demanded that European countries pay for Russian gas supplies in roubles because of sanctions imposed over Moscow invasion of Ukraine, but Finland refuses to do so

China April Saudi oil imports soar 38% on yr, Russian oil up 4%

Saudi shipments amounted to 8.93mln tonnes last month

Iraq tells energy firms in Kurdish region to sign new deals with SOMO

The Iraqi oil ministry appointed international law firm Cleary Gottlieb Steen and Hamilton to reach out to oil and gas firms operating in the Kurdistan region

Kuwaiti KOC awards $558mln oil deals in 4 months

Kuwait Oil Company (KOC), the Gulf emirate upstream arm, awarded contracts worth around 169 million Kuwaiti dinars ($558 million) in the first 4 months of 2022, a Kuwaiti newspaper reported on Wednesday.

Bahrain Oil Minister opens 29th Annual Middle East Petroleum and Gas Conference

Bapco Modernization Programme (BMP) is one of the most important strategic projects in Bahrain aimed at increasing the refining capacity

Taqa Arabia acquires Rosetta Energy LNG unit

Taqa Arabia, a subsidiary of Qalaa Holdings (CCAP), has acquired the liquified natural gas (LNG) unit of Rosetta Energy, according to an emailed press release on May 16th.

Iran considering gas exports to Europe: official

Iran deputy oil minister also confirmed that Tehran and Baghdad had signed a memorandum of understanding a few weeks ago that will see the Islamic republic increase gas exports to Iraq

McDermott wins Feed contract for Adnoc LNG project in Fujairah

McDermott International, a leading engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) company, has been awarded a front-end engineering and design contract by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) for its new, carbon-efficient liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant located in the northern emirate of Fujairah.