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MENA has the world's largest upstream reserves. But tough terms and, in some countries, an outright ban on foreign operators, means it is often a difficult hunting ground for international oil firms. Total sees the advantage in low-cost barrels in Abu Dhabi, and underpriced (it reckons) Libya assets. Chinese and Russian firms are also expanding. But many US firms are pulling back, eyeing better returns in domestic shale.

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7 Nov, 2025

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XRG Gas Deals

Adnoc’s international subsidiary XRG has signed non-binding agreements to take stakes in the massive Southern Gas Corridor and 28mn t/y Argentina LNG project.
Azerbaijan Pipeline Gas Exports To Europe (bcm)
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7 Nov, 2025

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Adnoc CEO: AI Energy Demand Boom Is Incoming

Energy companies are increasingly optimistic of the medium-to-long term outlook amid expectations of AI driving a surge in demand for all types of energy. This theme was front and center at Abu Dhabi’s Adipec conference this week, with Adnoc’s CEO saying the world needs energy reinforcement.
Adnoc Gas Sees Strong Gas Demand Growth In The UAE For The Remainder Of The Decade, Driven By Ai Data Centers (bcm)
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SELECTED DATA

PTTEP’s Algeria Output Is Set To More Than Double, With Gas Becoming Dominant, With Purchase Of Touat Stake (‘000 b/d & boe/d^)

Egypt’s Zohr Gas Field: Output Has Dropped To 1.6bn cfd Ahead Of Development Drilling That Aims To Add 220mn cfd By Mid-2025 (bn cfd)

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