MEOG - Middle East Oil & Gas
Saudi GDP shrinks 1.8% in Q1 due to lower oil production
Saudi Arabia's real gross domestic product (GDP) fell 1.8% year on year in the first quarter of 2024, according to estimates by the government's statistics authority, bnm's Gulf bureau learned on May 1.
Qatar signs record deal with China State Shipbuilding for 18 LNG carriers
State-run QatarEnergy has signed a deal to purchase 18 LNG carriers from China State Shipbuilding Corporation at a price of $6bn, the company announced.
Iraq expects gas from WQ-1 by year-end
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad Shia al-Sudani has announced that gas production at the West Qurna-1 oilfield concession is expected to commence within the next six months.
Turkey begins talks with ExxonMobil on LNG deal in quest to diversify gas supply
In an effort to diversify its supply portfolio and reduce its dependence on Russian gas and also strengthen national security, Turkey, a Nato member, is now in the midst of discussions with the US supermajor.
Iran's gas exports income down 45% in 2023, official data shows
Iran’s natural gas exports took a nosedive during the last Persian calendar year that came to an end on March 19, the latest figures released by the customs office show, amid efforts to strike new supply deals with neighbours.
Iran signs multi-billion MoUs to develop 16 gas fields
The National Iranian Oil Co. (NOIC) has signed seven memoranda of understanding with local private firms to study the development of 16 gas fields, the third such “important economic event” this year.
Turkey seeks LNG from ExxonMobil, starts pipeline gas stream to Hungary
Turkey is seeking to secure a new LNG import deal with ExxonMobil, according to a report in the Financial Times. It is part of Turkey’s plans to diversify its gas imports and reduce its reliance on Russian gas.
Workers killed in attack on Khor Mor
A drone attack last week at the Khor Mor gas field in Iraq’s Kurdistan region has resulted in the suspension of operations and the death of several workers.
China threatens to take ‘resolute’ measures against US sanctions on Iran oil trade
China on Monday, April 29, warned of “strong and resolute” countermeasures after the United States introduced new sanctions targeting its oil trade with Iran.
Iran digs new wells in south to boost crude output
The National Iranian Drilling Co. (NIDC) has dug eight oil wells in the southern oil-rich regions as part of the Iranian Oil Ministry’s push for maximising production.
Turkey reportedly in talks with ExxonMobil for LNG that would help curb Russian energy dependence
Deal awarded for MGS 3 work as Aramco drives gas expansion
Baker Hughes has won a significant contract to provide equipment for the third phase of Saudi Aramco’s Master Gas System expansion.
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Iranian oil sector posts 15% growth in 2023, IMF says
Iran’s petroleum industry grew by 15% last year, the International Monetary Fund said in its latest report on the country’s economy.
Iran’s output at South Pars gas field topped 196 bcm last year
South Pars, Iran’s mammoth gas field, cranked out more than 196bn cubic metres of sweetened natural gas in the past Persian calendar year which ended on March 19, the CEO of South Pars Gas Complex said.
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