Middle East conflict spurs LNG Canada to increase exports

AsiaElec - Asia Power
AsianOil - Asia Oil & Gas
GLNG - Global LNG
NorthAmOil - North America Oil & Gas
By Newsbase 14 March 2026
Shell-operated LNG has stepped up production and cargoes exports as buyers in Asia scramble for supply in the midst of the conflict in the Middle East.

Oil price surge offers Algeria temporary fiscal relief

AfrOil - Africa Oil & Gas
By bna Cairo bureau 13 March 2026
Rising global oil prices triggered by escalating tensions and the US-Israeli strikes on Iran may provide the cash-strapped Algeria with short-term financial relief

Egypt’s EGAS plans new gas bid round and 17 exploration wells in FY 2026/27

AfrOil - Africa Oil & Gas
MEOG - Middle East Oil & Gas
By bna Cairo bureau 13 March 2026
Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company will launch a new international bid round for gas exploration in 2026 in several blocks in the western Mediterranean, while preparing to drill 17 exploratory wells during FY 2026/27

Egypt's South Valley Petroleum plans to drill five exploration wells worth $33mn

AfrOil - Africa Oil & Gas
MEOG - Middle East Oil & Gas
By bna Cairo bureau 13 March 2026
Egypt’s South Valley Egyptian Petroleum Holding Company (Ganope) plans to drill five exploration wells at an estimated cost of $33mn
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