Oil & Gas
Key MENA countries rely on oil & gas for well over 50% of their revenue. For Iraq and Algeria, hydrocarbons provide over 90% of their export earnings. Whilst Saudi Arabia has a (so far largely rhetorical) National Transformation Plan, other countries have barely begun to consider how to adapt to the looming 'energy transition'.
9 Oct, 2026
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Aramco Eyes More Gas Gains
Saudi Aramco plans an 80% sales gas expansion by 2030, and is now examining the potential for further large gains in the following decade.
Saudi Arabia Gas Output* Registered Its Largest Annual Increase Since 2016 Last Year (bn cfd)
9 Oct, 2026
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New World Order Demands Enhanced Hormuz Resilience
Middle East oil producers are adapting to a world of heightened geopolitical risks. Planning is already underway for a new generation of Hormuz bypass pipelines to manage future Hormuz disruption. The Gulf exporters are also expanding tanker fleets and overseas inventories.
New Generation Of Hormuz-Bypass Pipelines Planned
NEWS IN BRIEF
Saudi-Kuwait Expand Electricity Cooperation
16 Oct, 2026
Kurdistan IOCs Receive Initial Payment Top Ups
16 Oct, 2026
Iraq Hands Over Kirkuk To BP
16 Oct, 2026
Chevron Awarded Egypt Offshore Block
16 Oct, 2026
Eight Contractors Eye Cyprus LNG Terminal
16 Oct, 2026
Saudi Arabia Sees 2026 Budget Deficit Widening
2 Oct, 2026
SELECTED DATA
Libya Crude Output (‘000 B/D): December’s 1.35mn b/d Was The Highest Monthly Figure Since Early 2013
Kuwait Heavy Crude Oil Production Has Posted Steady Gains (‘000 b/d)
Algeria’s Gas Exports Fell By 6.6% To 48.7bcm For 2024 With Both LNG And Key Pipeline Customer Italy Well Down (bcm)
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