oil refinery

OPEC oil output sees biggest monthly fall in January: Trend watch

OPEC oil output in January registered the biggest monthly drop since July, as several members implemented new voluntary production cuts

petrol

UAE petrol prices for February 2024: Here’s how much a full tank will cost

The UAE has announced revised fuel prices for the coming month

oil

UAE announces petrol price hike for February

Consumers will have to shell out a few fils more as authorities announced a hike in petrol prices for February

ADNOC Gas, GAIL India sign 10-year LNG supply deal

ADNOC Gas signs multi-year LNG supply agreement with GAIL India

The energy firm maintained a strong sales momentum in 2023, signing LNG deals valued between $9.4bn and $12bn

Uganda oil pipeline

Uganda in talks with UAE investment firm over planned oil refinery

Negotiations on the key commercial details between Uganda and UAE-based Alpha MBM Investments are expected to be completed within three months

ADNOC bumps up decarbonisation budget to $23bn

UAE’s ADNOC bumps up decarbonisation budget to $23bn

The increased allocation will include investments to grow the company’s domestic and international carbon management platforms

SABIC to build $6.4bn China petrochemical plant

Saudi Arabia’s SABIC gives go-ahead for $6.4bn China petrochemical plant

The complex is expected to be able to produce 1.8 million metric tons of ethylene per year and is designed to expand SABIC’s manufacturing presence in Asia

Saudi's Aramco allocates $4bn to expands global VC programme Image: Getty Images

Energy giant Aramco allocates $4bn to expand global VC programme

Aramco’s venture capital programme supports the development of disruptive new technologies and creates diversification opportunities for Aramco while paving the way for collaborations with innovative startups

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Revealed: Here are the Middle East’s most valuable brands

The ranking revealed that Saudi’s Aramco retained its status as the most ‘valuable’ Middle Eastern brand in global ranking, followed by ADNOC and stc

Power Letters 2024: Khalid Salem, president of MENA at Mitsubishi Power

Power Letters 2024: Khalid Salem, president of MENA at Mitsubishi Power

Accelerating the energy transition globally requires a localised approach that is rooted in understanding and catering to these specific needs

oil

Oil prices rise after US, Britain strike Houthi targets

Targeted strikes against the Houthis in Yemen by the US and UK are driving up global oil prices

Red Sea and a map of Saudi Arabia. (Getty Images)

Largest Red Sea attack yet drives up global oil prices

Yemen-based Houthis mounted their largest attack yet on commercial shipping lanes in the Red Sea on Wednesday.

Alpha Dhabi transfers stake in Gordon to ADNOC Drilling JV

IHC’s Alpha Dhabi transfers 25% stake in US firm to ADNOC Drilling JV

The $180m equity stake marks the initial strategic investment by Alpha Dhabi in the venture

NEOM, Saudi Energy Ministry sign energy cooperation deal

NEOM, Saudi Energy Ministry sign MoU on cooperation in energy fields

The agreement outlines the collaboration between the two entities to develop modern technologies in the energy sector

Majid Jafar, the CEO of Sharjah-headquartered oil and natural gas company, Crescent Petroleum.

Powering a just energy transition — why natural gas is key

The whole world is trying to figure out a greener energy mix. But as Majid Jafar, the CEO of Crescent Petroleum points out, this can’t be achieved without fossil fuels and, more particularly, cleaner natural gas.

Qatar sets up a $275m market-maker fund

US exported more LNG than Qatar in 2023, say analysts

Liquefied natural gas exports from the US outpaced those from Qatar and Australia, according to latest tanker tracking data

UAE announces fuel prices for January 2024

UAE slashes petrol, diesel prices for January 2024

The fuel price committee has reduced the retail rates for Super 98, Special 95, and E-Plus 91 for January

4 charts show UAE petrol price changes in 2023

Data indicates that fuel prices in the UAE rose steadily during the summer months but that they have tailed back slightly towards the end of 2023

UAE to announce petrol, diesel prices for January soon

UPDATED: UAE announces petrol, diesel prices for January

The fuel price committee reduced the retail rates for Super 98, Special 95, and E-Plus 91 by as much as 0.7 fils per litre in December

oil imports

Oil jumps over 2% amid further Red Sea vessel attacks

Further attacks on ships in the Red Sea prompted fears of shipping disruptions and on hopes of interest rate cuts that could boost economic growth and fuel demand

Red Sea shipping

Oil eased ahead of Christmas break on possible future Angola output increase

Brent crude oil futures fell 32 cents, or 0.4 per cent, to settle at $79.07 a barrel

Neodymium, on periodic table. Rare earth metal in lanthanide series, with atomic number 60 and element symbol Nd, from Greek neos didymos, meaning new twin. Used for lasers and high strength magnets.

China bans export of rare earths processing tech over national security

China has significantly tightened rules guiding exports of several metals this year, in an escalating battle with the West over control of critical minerals

Angola quits OPEC in blow to oil producer group

Angola leaves OPEC in blow to oil producer group

The Southern African nation’s announced departure follows its protest against OPEC+’s decision to cut its output quota for 2024

ADNOC signs 15-year LNG supply deal with SEFE

ADNOC signs multi-year LNG supply deal with China’s ENN Natural Gas

The deal is subject to a final investment decision including regulatory approvals and reaching a definitive sale and purchase agreement

Toshiba

From scandal to delisting: Toshiba’s long-running crisis

Toshiba will be delisted on Wednesday after 74 years on the Tokyo exchange, following a decade of upheaval and scandal

ACWA Power and Dutch Companies sign MoU Image Acwa Power

Saudi’s ACWA Power inks $4bn green hydrogen deal with Egypt

The initial phase of the project will generate 3,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually, with the subsequent phase harnessing 2.4 GW of wind energy to produce 500,000 tonnes of green ammonia

Mubadala Energy announces major gas discovery in Indonesia

Mubadala Energy boosts Indonesia exposure with major gas discovery

The Layaran-1 discovery provides the foundation for future organic growth and additional exploration drilling activities in 2024

BP the latest to pause Red Sea shipping as Houthi attacks increase

BP has temporarily paused all transits through the Red Sea while oil tanker group Frontline said its vessels would avoid passage through the waterway.

oil

Oil market comfortably supplied despite OPEC+ cuts: Insight

Production restraint by OPEC+ allies has been more than offset by output growth from US shale firms and other sources

ADNOC

ADNOC to buy OCI stake in Fertiglobe for $3.62bn

ADNOC will become the majority shareholder in Fertiglobe, increasing its shareholding to 86.2 per cent, with 13.8 per cent remaining in free float on ADX