Middle East

The Middle East Gulf is home to some of the world’s largest oil producers, including the five largest producers in Opec. It also home to the world’s largest LNG exporter Qatar which is planning a major capacity expansion. Key priorities for these petrostates include seeking to spark economic diversification and reducing their dependence on the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint through which the bulk of their exports flow.

7 Feb, 2020

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Saudi-Kuwait Neutral Zone Start-Up Approaches

As anticipation over a restart of the Saudi-Kuwait Partitioned Neutral Zone grows, key onshore partner Chevron is taking a more measured approach than Kuwait.

Kuwait/Saudi Neutral Zone: Oil Infrastructure

Geopolitical Risk

7 Feb, 2020

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Iraq Crude Exports: Slow January Highlights Systemic Vulnerabilities

The story of federal Iraqi crude exports since 2013 has been one of exceeding outside expectations despite political instability. Are the gains now maxed out?