MEOG - Middle East Oil & Gas

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With around 40% of the world’s oil supply coming from the Persian Gulf, in addition to exploration and production (E&P), MEOG’s coverage includes policy and transport issues which can cause price spikes in the global hydrocarbon markets.

MEOG offers insight into the latest developments in the oil and gas sectors of Bahrain, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, the UAE and Yemen. While much of the region has been extensively explored, there remain ‘frontier’ areas of E&P. Oil shale efforts in Jordan could provide vast resources through the greater cost effectiveness of new technologies. To the north-west, Beirut has grown increasingly impatient to follow the major gas discovery trend in the Eastern Med. and Lebanon’s first offshore bid round is likely to kick off drilling campaigns in the medium term.

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OMIFCO lists on local bourse after Oman’s largest-ever IPO demand

8 July 2026

Oman India Fertiliser Company SAOG (OMIFCO), one of Oman’s leading fertiliser producers, has successfully completed its initial public offering (IPO) and commenced trading on the Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX).

US-Iran ceasefire 'over', Trump says after fresh strikes

8 July 2026

US President Donald Trump has said the US-Iran ceasefire is "over" after renewed strikes, telling reporters at the Nato summit in Ankara he does not want to deal with Iran.

US revokes Iran oil waiver after tanker strikes in Strait of Hormuz

8 July 2026

The US Treasury has revoked a licence allowing Iranian oil sales after three tankers were struck in the Strait of Hormuz, testing US-Iran peace talks and pushing Brent to two-week highs.

ING: Oil bounces on Persian Gulf re-escalation

8 July 2026

The re-escalation of fighting in the Persian Gulf in the last days has reignited supply concerns, pushing oil prices higher amid questions about the direction of US-Iran peace talks, ING said in a note.

US tightens sanctions on Iranian oil trade

7 July 2026

The US has moved to close a brief window of flexibility on Iranian energy exports, revoking a June authorisation and replacing it with a narrow wind‑down period that runs only until July 17

TotalEnergies to partner in Iraq-Baniyas oil pipeline project

7 July 2026

France's TotalEnergies is set to become a partner in a project to extend and rehabilitate an oil pipeline linking Iraq to Syria's Mediterranean port of Baniyas.

Iraq reiterates commitment to OPEC+ cooperation on oil market stability

7 July 2026

Iraq has reaffirmed its commitment to continued cooperation within the OPEC+ alliance after participating in a meeting of member countries implementing voluntary oil production cuts.

China’s tepid demand, rising global supply could cloud Iran’s oil export revival

7 July 2026

Iran could struggle to cash in on the temporary easing of US restrictions on its oil exports as weakening Chinese demand and rising global supply threaten to limit sales beyond its traditional customers, energy analysts said.

S&P warns Middle East conflict poses uneven risks across GCC economies

7 July 2026

The economic and credit impact of the Middle East conflict will vary significantly across Gulf economies and industry sectors, with tourism, transportation, logistics and energy among the most vulnerable, S&P Global Ratings said on July 7.

Iran's Zagros Green Fuel wins first national standard mark for bioethanol fuel

7 July 2026

Iran's Zagros Green Fuel Development has become the first domestic producer to win the national standard mark for bioethanol fuel, for its "Zagtanol" brand blended with petrol.

Egypt offers 62 gas investment opportunities amid upstream development push

7 July 2026

Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has launched 62 new investment opportunities through the Egypt Upstream Gateway (EUG) as the country announces a comprehensive revitalisation of its oil and gas sector

Iranian oil continued reaching customers despite sanctions, EIA data shows

7 July 2026

Iranian crude and petroleum products continued to reach international markets despite years of US sanctions, with EIA data identifying at least 154 vessels involved in transporting Iranian cargoes recorded at 19 ports in four countries.

ADNOC acquires Shell South Africa's downstream business for $1bn

7 July 2026

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company's retail distribution arm has acquired Shell's South African downstream business for $1bn, which includes around 580 fuel stations and other operations.

Iran strikes Qatari owned LNG tanker near Strait of Hormuz

7 July 2026

Iran's IRGC fired missiles at two commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz on July 7, striking a Qatari LNG tanker owned by Nakilat on its port side at the engine room.

BOC moves to restore output as Iraq tests Hormuz alternatives

6 July 2026

Iraq’s BOC has moved to restore output from three of the country’s largest oilfields

KOC presses ahead with gas production expansion

6 July 2026

Kuwait’s state-owned upstream operator is quietly stepping up its gas production ambitions, signalling a measured but material shift in the emirate’s energy balance over the coming decade

Iraq seizes IQD25bn in expanding oil ministry corruption probe

6 July 2026

Iraqi authorities have seized IQD25bn ($19.1mn), $1mn in cash and around 5kg of gold as part of an ongoing corruption investigation involving detained former Deputy Oil Minister for Refining Affairs Adnan Al Jumaili and other suspects.

Iran reportedly opens talks with Japanese crude oil buyers

6 July 2026

Iran has begun discussions with Japanese companies on resuming crude oil exports under a temporary US sanctions waiver, although prospective buyers are seeking an extension of the waiver and assurances over shipping security.

ADNOC launches LNG trading platform in Abu Dhabi

6 July 2026

ADNOC announced that it has launched an integrated LNG marketing and trading platform in Abu Dhabi Global Market, the free economic zone and financial centre of the UAE’s capital.

QatarEnergy to develop new zone in Mesaieed Industrial City

6 July 2026

Qatar's Ministry of Commerce and Industry and QatarEnergy signed an agreement for the development of a new medium-industry zone in Mesaieed Industrial City.

GUPCO raises Egypt’s North Safa field production with new Gulf of Suez well

6 July 2026

Egyptian Gulf of Suez Petroleum Company (GUPCO) is preparing to bring a new well online in the coming days, injecting an additional 2,500 barrels per day (bpd) into its production scale

UAE’s XRG buys stake in Trains 4 and 5 of Rio Grande LNG

6 July 2026

XRG, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), has acquired an interest in Trains 4 and 5 of the Rio Grande LNG plant owned by NextDecade

OPEC+ members stick together with latest output raise

5 July 2026

OPEC+’s seven core producers have agreed a modest easing of voluntary supply curbs from August, signalling a cautious, coordinated shift in strategy rather than a wholesale change of direction.

Iraq’s US‑led energy realignment shapes production, exports and power

5 July 2026

Iraq is deepening ties with US energy firms to reshape crude output, export routes and electricity supply, concentrating influence over future incremental barrels and grid resilience

Omani upstream firm OQEP wins inaugural ‘BBB-‘ rating from S&P

5 July 2026

S&P Global Ratings announced on July 4 that it has assigned its inaugural long-term issuer credit ratings to OQ Exploration and Production SAOG (OQEP), awarding the Omani upstream energy company a 'BBB-' investment-grade global rating.

Edited by

Frazer Simm

Editor

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