OPEC+ sticks to oil output plan after Trump’s price demand
In a bid to boost prices, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) headed by Saudi Arabia and Russian-led allies...
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Iraq now gas self-sufficient, paves the way for surplus exports
Iraq has now become self-sufficient in liquid gas and the surplus is usually exported abroad, strengthening the Iraqi economy.
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Shell reports rise in profits
The company announces a buyback of shares worth $3.5bn.
- "Shell delivered another quarter of strong operational and financial performance," chief executive Wael Sawan said
- Over the first nine months of 2023 Shell's profit was down sharply, reflecting lower oil prices year-on-year
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Electricity-starved Iraq looks to sun to power its future
To encourage renewable energy, Iraq's Central Bank in 2022 announced the allocation of $750 million in almost zero-interest loans for...
- A recent World Bank report highlighted that more than 98% of Iraq's electricity is still generated from fossil fuels
- Authorities in Iraq say they aim to harness green energy to meet a third of the country's needs by 2030
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BP rebounds with $4.9bn Q3 profit
The oil giant had posted a net loss of $2.2bn the previous year.
- However, underlying replacement cost profit excluding exceptional items more than halved to $3.3 billion.
- "This has been a solid quarter supported by strong underlying operational performance demonstrating our continued focus on delivery," said BP's official
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Foreign investments rise in NE China due to several projects
SHENYANG, CHINA – Investments in the country’s northeast have grown over the past years as several multinational corporations put in...
- Aramco and JV partners NORINCO Group and Panjin Xincheng Industrial Group have a mega Saudi-Chinese petrochemical project in Liaoning Province.
- The project is a 300,000 barrels per day refinery and a petrochemical complex with an annual production capacity of 1.65 million metric tons.
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COP28 wide open to private sector, says climate talks chief
ABU DHABI, UAE - Upcoming UN climate talks in Dubai will be open to the private sector on an unprecedented scale,...
- Sultan Al Jaber, the COP28 president has consistently tried to frame the climate crisis as an economic opportunity.
- He said about 70 ministers and 100 delegations are attending the two-day talks, more than double the usual number.
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Britain grants 27 new oil and gas exploration licenses in North Sea
London, United Kingdom - Britain on Monday awarded 27 new licenses for oil and gas exploration in the North Sea as...
- The Conservative government has argued that drilling for new oil and gas is necessary to bolster Britain's energy security.
- Prime Minister Rishi Sunak recently softened policies aimed at the UK achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
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1.5C goal on the line as countries gear up for key climate talks
Paris, France -- Facing record-shattering temperatures and a geopolitical tinderbox, countries are scrambling to lay the groundwork for crucial UN climate...
- Ministers meet next week in the United Arab Emirates to grapple with flashpoint issues, including the future of fossil fuels.
- Rich polluters are under pressure to finally meet their promise to provide $100 billion in funding by 2020 for poorer nations to prepare for climate extremes.
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Oil prices surge 3 percent amid Middle East tensions
New York, United States - Oil prices experienced a 3% surge on Friday, reaching a one-week high, driven by escalating...
- Brent crude futures increased by $2.55, or 2.9%, settling at $90.48 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude saw a rise of $2.33, or 2.8%, closing at $85.54
- The widening gap between Brent and WTI prices, reaching its highest level since March, is making it more enticing for energy firms to export crude from the U.S.
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Eni Q3 profit drops
This drop is smaller than the 31 percent fall in Q2.
- Adjusted net profit -- a figure closely watched by the markets because it excludes exceptional items -- also fell, by 51 percent to US$1.9 billion (1.81 billion euros).
- The group's turnover fell 40 percent in the three months to US$23.5 billion (22.31 billion euros), well below analysts' expectations of US$34.4 billion (32.58 billion euros).
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Saudi Arabia’s economy exceeds US$1trn mark
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – The gross domestic product of the Kingdom exceeded US$1 trillion which displays strong progress towards meeting...
- This positive outcome is attributed to strong investment from the private and public sectors,
- Non-oil revenue growth, ongoing diversification, and economic resilience efforts has also helped.
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ABU DHABI, UAE - The Abu Dhabi Roadmap, a high-level plan outlining global recommendations to bolster Environmental Education (EE) and...
Saboteurs hit Iran pipelines disrupting gas supply: state media
The saboteurs hit pipelines in the cities of Borujen in the southwestern province of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari, and Safashahr in...
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IMF, World Bank say Gaza and Red Sea attacks risk to world economy
World Bank President Ajay Banga said that "what's going on Gaza, but also the challenges of Ukraine... and the Red...
- The Israel-Hamas war raging since October has already hit the Middle East and North Africa region's economy, the IMF chief said.
- She said that if there are other "consequences in terms of where the fighting goes, it could be more problematic for the world as a whole".
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Several nations eager to join Charter of Cooperation, says OPEC Secretary-General
ABU DHABI, UAE - Secretary-General of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries Haitham Al Ghais said that OPEC is in...
- The names of these countries will be announced after the completion of the ongoing consultations, the OPEC chief said.
- He said the Charter helps facilitate dialogue and exchange views regarding conditions in the global oil and energy markets.
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UN COP29 host Azerbaijan sees a big boom in gas production
Despite the last COP in the United Arab Emirates ending with an unprecedented call to "transition" away from fossil fuels,...
- Patrick Galey, of Global Witness, said that Azerbaijan is ramping up its gas production when the world urgently "needs to kick its fossil fuel habit"
- According to Eurostat, Europe, to replace Russian gas, turned to Azerbaijan, whose share of imports grew from 2 percent in 2021 to 4 percent in 2023