Geopolitical Risk

Libya’s NOC has managed to keep output above 1.2mn b/d since April. But such efforts are coming under increasing strain amid armed attacks and creaking infrastructure.

The latest tanker attacks, widely blamed on Iran, make armed conflict look ever closer. They will also make it even more difficult for Iran to maintain exports.

Amid rising Gulf geopolitical tensions, the US is further tightening sanctions on Iran’s critical petchems sector. NPC optimistically vows to carry on as usual, but a drop in exports and production looks inevitable.

Lebanon's new energy minister Nada Boustani talks exclusively to MEES on her plans to ease the country's power woes and boost offshore exploration.

Opec production edged up for the second consecutive month in May, averaging 30.39mn b/d. With decision time approaching on...

The second anniversary of the Qatar embargo has been marked with recriminations on both sides. The rift shows no sign of healing. Qatar has little economic imperative to make concessions, without which its opponents are loath to ease the restrictions.

Cyprus looks to be finally on the path to the realm of gas producers. Nicosia has agreed to sweeten terms in return for a guarantee to develop the 2011 Aphrodite discovery.

Algeria on 2 June canceled a second election in three months. The constitutional court rejected the candidacy of both...

Violence erupted in Sudan this week, claiming the lives of dozens of people as talks collapsed between the interim...

Having hit an 8-month high of 1.8mn b/d in April, buying of Iranian crude has since collapsed. Rival producers are eying Iran's share of key Asian markets.

Having hit an 8-month high of 1.8mn b/d in April, buying of Iranian crude has since collapsed. Rival producers are eying Iran's share of key Asian markets.

Gulf monarchies see football as a shortcut to soft power. Qatar and Abu Dhabi have yet to bag a Champions League crown despite investing $bns. But they’re doubling down.