OPEC

OPEC+ unlikely to change oil output policy at upcoming meet, sources say

OPEC+ is currently cutting output by about 5.7 per cent of global demand, in a series of steps agreed since late 2022

Masdar Raises USD1 Billion Through Second Green Bond to Fund New Global Renewables Projects

Masdar raises $1bn through second green bond issuance

Investor demand was strong, with the order book peaking at $4.6bn, representing an oversubscription rate of 4.6 times

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Aramco picks up 50% stake in APQ’s blue hydrogen business

The kingdom wants to be the world’s biggest supplier of hydrogen, Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman al-Saud said in 2021

ADNOC to start production at Ras Al Sadr gas field

ADNOC Gas awards $550m contracts to expand UAE gas infrastructure

The project will extend ADNOC Gas’ natural gas pipeline network in the UAE by about 300 kilometres

kuwait

Kuwait announces ‘giant’ oil discovery

The initial estimated area of the newly discovered oil well is around 96 square kilometres

Fertiglobe wins bid to supply renewable ammonia

Fertiglobe wins bid to supply renewable ammonia to EU

The company will begin with an initial supply of 19,500 tonnes in 2027, with a maximum contract value of $431m

ADNOC Deploys AIQ's RoboWell AI Solution in Offshore Operations

ADNOC deploys AIQ’s AI-powered RoboWell at offshore NASR field

This marks the world’s first offshore deployment of AIQ’s RoboWell, according to a statement by ADNOC

OPEC Fund approves over $500m in new global development support

OPEC holds firm on 2024 oil demand outlook, anticipates strong travel season

OPEC’s report points to an oil supply deficit in coming months

Aramco set to raise $6bn from three-part bonds

Saudi Aramco set to raise $6bn from three-part bonds

Demand for the three tranches topped $31.5bn, drawing over $11bn for each of the 10- and 30-year tranches and more than $9.5bn for the 40-year bonds

Global energy firms take 40% stake in ADNOC LNG plant

ADNOC’s Ruwais LNG sells 40% stake to Shell, Total, BP, Mitsui

The state energy giant said it now has buyers lined up for 70 per cent of the plant’s 9.6 million-tonne annual production capacity

Egypt approves $200m for corporate energy projects

Egypt approves $200m of corporate energy project investment

The agreements include gas and crude oil exploration projects in the Mediterranean, Nile Delta and Western Desert

Aramco - oil supply to China

Saudi crude oil supply to China to rebound in August, regain market share

Saudi exports to China had tumbled in June, to 1.12 million barrels per day, the lowest since March 2020

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DUBAL Holding acquires equity stake in BiOD Technology

BiOD Technology is known for converting used cooking oils and palm oil mill effluent into clean biodiesel

Santos

Saudi Aramco refutes speculation on Santos bid

Adelaide-based Santos is among Australia’s top three producers of liquified natural gas

Murban

Record-breaking trading activity for UAE’s Murban Crude

The platform’s extensive reach allows investors from multiple jurisdictions to participate in trading the Murban Crude oil futures

ADNOC's Ruwais LNG to earmark 40% stake to four energy companies, say sources

ADNOC’s Ruwais LNG to earmark 40% stake to four energy companies, say sources

The companies are expected to get the offtake at a lower price compared to the market, but with less flexibility, Reuters reported

ADNOC mulls possible bid for Australia’s Santos

ADNOC weighs possible bid for Australian gas company Santos, sources say

With global LNG demand expected to grow 50 per cent by 2030, ADNOC is tapping opportunities around the world including with US players

ADNOC, JBIC ink $3bn green financing agreement

ADNOC, JBIC ink $3bn green financing agreement

The credit facility is part of JBIC’s GREEN lending programme and is partially supported by Japanese commercial banks

Aramco, ADNOC reportedly weigh bids for Santos

Saudi Aramco, ADNOC Group reportedly weigh bids for Santos

The Gulf energy giants have been conducting preliminary evaluations of Santos as a possible acquisition target

UAE’s ADNOC Drilling awarded $733m contract

ADNOC Drilling secures $733m contract for three island rigs

The design of the rig operating systems will leverage real-time condition, performance, and utilisation data to generate actionable insights

ADNOC L&S invests $2.5bn to expand LNG fleet

Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC L&S expands LNG carrier fleet with $2.5bn investment

The new vessels will increase the company’s fleet of LNG carriers from 14 to at least 22 vessels

ACWA Power completes $533m financing for Tashkent energy project. Image courtesy ACWA Power / For illustrative purposes

ACWA Power completes $533m financing for Tashkent energy project

The Tashkent Riverside project includes a 500MWh battery energy storage system – the largest in Central Asia – and a 200MW solar project

Egypt’s gas production at 5.7 billion cubic feet per day

Egypt’s gas production at 5.7 billion cubic feet per day, says petroleum ministry official

The country fully awarded 20 cargoes of LNG in June to cover heavy summer demand from July through September

Saudi oil minister

Saudi Arabia announces discovery of seven oil, gas deposits

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman confirmed the discovery by state oil firm Saudi Aramco

Egypt: bp partners with Masdar, others on green hydrogen project Image: Getty Images/ For illustrative purposes

Egypt: bp partners with Masdar, others on green hydrogen project

The consortium will investigate the feasibility of a large-scale, multi-phase project focused on the development and export of green hydrogen and its derivatives

OPEC projection for 2024 energy demand - oil

Oil prices climb on summer demand outlook

Recent data showed that oil production and demand for major products rose to a four-month high in April, supporting prices

Saudi Aramco signs $25bn in contracts for gas expansion

Saudi Aramco awards $25bn in contracts for gas expansion

The development of the Jafurah field is expected to cost $100bn and boost the state energy firm’s gas production by more than 60 per cent by 2030

UAE FUEL PRICES - PETROL, DIESEL RATES

UAE announces fuel prices for July 2024: Petrol prices decrease, diesel slightly up

Since the implementation of the deregulation policy in 2015, the UAE has consistently updated its fuel prices on the last day of each month

KUWAIT-AL-ZOUR-REFINERY - KIPIC

Fire breaks out at Kuwait’s Al Zour refinery, production unaffected: KIPIC

There were no casualties and firefighters were working on containing the fire, officials said

Brookfield Solano County California

UAE’s Masdar bids for Brookfield’s Spanish renewables unit: Reports

Brookfield bought the company from Spanish construction group ACS for EUR1bn in 2018