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Ruwais LNG Commitments Top 90% Capacity with New INPEX Deal

Jul 07, 2026

ADNOC has signed a 15-year sales and purchase agreement with Japan's INPEX for the supply of 1 million tonnes per annum of liquefied natural gas (LNG), primarily from the Ruwais LNG project in Abu Dhabi.The agreement brings long-term commitments for the 9.6 mtpa Ruwais LNG project to more than 90% of its capacity, with nearly 23% committed to Japanese customers.The deal is the first long-term LNG agreement…

ADNOC, XRG and Mitsui Broaden Energy Cooperation

Jul 07, 2026

ADNOC and XRG have signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Mitsui to explore opportunities across liquefied natural gas (LNG), crude oil, sulfur, shipping and chemicals, as well as international energy investments through XRG.The agreement…

Oil Climbs on US-Iran Deal Uncertainty

Jul 07, 2026

Oil rose on Tuesday as traders' nervousness about a lack of progress on peace talks between the United States and Iran offset any price impact of a slight recovery in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.Brent crude futures LCOc1 gained $1…

Saudi Arabia Eyes Oil Pipeline Expansion to Red Sea

Jul 07, 2026

Saudi Arabia is considering expanding the capacity of its crude oil pipeline to the western Red Sea coast, five sources close to the matter said, enabling the kingdom and possibly neighbours to transport more oil without crossing the Strait of Hormuz…

Israel Steps Up Mediterranean Gas Search

Jul 07, 2026

Israel has launched its fifth competitive process to search for more natural gas in the country's economic waters, Energy Minister Eli Cohen said on Monday, seeking to bolster domestic reserves while increasing exports.Israel's gas needs are served by a number of fields off its Mediterranean coast…

ADNOC Launches Global LNG Trading Powerhouse

Jul 06, 2026

ADNOC has launched a global liquefied natural gas (LNG) marketing and trading platform in Abu Dhabi Global Market, bringing together the LNG marketing activities of ADNOC Gas and XRG with ADNOC Trading’s trading capabilities.The integrated commercial…

SLB to Support Kuwait Oil's AI and Digital Tech Initiative

Jun 30, 2026

SLB has been awarded a seven-year contract by Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) under the Ahmadi Innovation Valley initiative to support applied research, technology deployment and digital innovation programs aligned with Kuwait's long-term energy objectives…

Hormuz Reopening Risks Turning Oil Shortage Into Glut

Jun 29, 2026

Crude prices may be back near levels seen before the Iran war, but the surge in oil exports from the Middle East following the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is creating a chaotic market that could take months to settle.The steep slide in…

Oil Holds Steady After US, Iran Agree to Cease Attacks

Jun 29, 2026

Oil prices steadied on Monday as Iran and the United States agreed to halt recent hostilities in the Gulf and Middle East producers pushed ahead with loading oil and liquefied natural gas despite fresh ship attacks.The two countries also agreed to renew talks over the Strait of Hormuz…

Markets: Oil Majors Reload Exploration Hoppers Across Sub-Saharan Africa

Jun 25, 2026

Faced with declining production post-2030, across Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), the Majors have started the process of reloading exploration hoppers. Targeting predominantly deep and ultra-deep waters, they have signed numerous agreements aimed…

Walking Into the Future: ADNOC Drilling Unveils First AI-Powered Island Rig

Jun 25, 2026

ADNOC Drilling has delivered and received acceptance for AD-300, its first AI-enabled, fully automated walking island rig, nearly three months ahead of schedule.AD-300 is the first of six next-generation island rigs being deployed under a $1…

Oman Opens Alternative Hormuz Lanes as Shipping Recovery Continues

Jun 24, 2026

Oman said it would keep the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping without imposing any tolls and had designated two temporary routes north and south of the existing shipping lane to facilitate the safe passage of vessels departing the region.In coordination with the International Maritime Organization…

ASCO Sets Up Shop in Qatar to Drive Middle East Expansion

Jun 23, 2026

Logistics and materials management company ASCO has opened its first office in the Middle East, establishing a presence in Qatar as it looks to expand its regional operations and support growing demand for logistics and environmental services…

Qatari LNG Carriers Re-Enter Hormuz as Traffic Through Strait Slumps

Jun 22, 2026

Four liquefied natural gas tankers controlled by Qatar headed into the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, despite a fall in ship traffic after Iran announced that it had again closed the waterway over the weekend, shipping data showed.The tankers - Wadi Al Sail…

Explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG Hub Injures 54, Leaves 18 Missing

Jun 22, 2026

Thirteen people were killed and dozens injured after an explosion at Qatar's massive Ras Laffan liquefied natural (LNG) gas complex which occurred as workers were restarting operations halted after an Iranian attack in March.Authorities said…

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Ruwais LNG Commitments Top 90% Capacity with New INPEX Deal

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Oil Climbs on US-Iran Deal Uncertainty

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Israel Steps Up Mediterranean Gas Search

Israel Steps Up Mediterranean Gas Search

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