oil

Oil prices ease on China demand fears, focus on Middle East talks

That has stoked worries among traders about a slump in demand from China, where refineries sharply cut crude processing rates last month on tepid fuel demand

World’s largest solar microgrid rises along Saudi’s Red Sea

The Red Sea project is poised to be the world’s first fully clean energy-powered destination

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Masdar to help power up Egypt with 200MW wind project

The consortium, comprising Egypt’s Infinity Group and UAE-based Masdar, will develop, finance, and operate the onshore wind project

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Iraq shifts to profit sharing with new oil and gas deals

Oil majors have complained that the terms of Iraq’s traditional oil service contracts meant they could not benefit from rising oil prices and lost out when production costs rose

Oil edges up on Middle East war concerns, US crude stockpile drop

Oil edges up on Middle East war concerns, US crude stockpile drop

A broader conflict in the Middle East could threaten oil moving through key choke points in the region

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Saudi Arabia increases cooperation with global nuclear monitor IAEA

Saudi Arabia’s facilities have so far been inspected under the SQP agreement with the IAEA, which offers limited international oversight

ADNOC Group’s listed units post Dhs89bn in combined H1 2024 revenue

ADNOC Group’s listed units post Dhs89bn in combined H1 2024 revenue

The robust performance reinforces the companies’ foundation for sustained growth as they continue to execute individual strategies

OPEC cuts 2024 oil demand forecast, citing China

OPEC cuts 2024 oil demand growth forecast, citing China

The organisation said oil demand will rise by 2.11 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2024, down from growth of 2.25 million

Saudi Aramco allocates $100m to boost R&D at KAUST

Saudi Aramco allocates $100m to boost R&D at KAUST

The funds have been allocated for a wide range of initiatives, from essential research to applied technologies

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ADNOC Gas Q2 net income rises 21% to $1.19bn

The company’s revenues for the quarter reached $6.8bn, up 13 per cent YoY, marking the third consecutive quarter with revenues exceeding $6bn

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Global petrochemical firms shape up in oversupply crisis

Saudi Aramco’s recent acquisition of additional stake in Japan’s Sumitomo Chemical is a sign of consolidation in the petrochemical industry

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Oil set for 3% weekly gain on rising Middle East tension, better US outlook

Both Brent and WTI were set to gain more than 3 per cent on a weekly basis

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Exclusive: Bader Al Lamki discusses ADNOC Distribution’s double-digit growth and future plans

ADNOC Distribution CEO Bader Al Lamki reveals the strategic pillars and innovative measures driving the company’s robust growth

Arab countries’ energy sector secures $406bn projects

Arab countries’ energy sector attracts projects worth $406bn

The US topped the list of foreign investors in the oil and gas sector across the Arab world, with 85 projects

Aramco to buy stake in JV Petro Rabigh from Sumitomo

Oil giant Aramco to acquire additional 22.5% stake in Petro Rabigh

The sale aligns with Aramco’s downstream expansion and Sumitomo Chemical’s move away from commodity chemicals

Saudi's ACWA Power sees net profit surge 36% in H1 2024

Saudi’s ACWA Power sees net profit surge 36% in H1 2024

ACWA Power continued its expansion through the period, adding a record 10.5GW of renewable power generation capacity to its portfolio

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Aramco CEO expects demand growth of 2 million bpd in second half

Amin Nasser said he expects global oil demand of 104.7 million bpd in 2024

ADNOC, Osaka Gas sign initial agreement for LNG delivery

Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC, Osaka Gas sign initial agreement for LNG delivery

The duo will work together to conclude a detailed sale and purchase agreement in the coming months

Aramco Q2 profit drops 3.4% on lower volumes, refining margins

Saudi Aramco Q2 profit drops 3.4% on lower volumes, refining margins

The energy firm declared dividends of $31.1bn for the second quarter, including $10.8bn in performance-linked payouts

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Sidara shelves plans to buy UK’s Wood Group citing geopolitical risks

Sidara had received a deadline extension twice, over June and July, to make a final offer for Wood Group

ADNOC Drilling posts $295m in Q2 2024 net profit

Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC Drilling net profit rises 28% in Q2 2024

The company posted a quarterly net profit of $295m, a 28 per cent increase from $228m in Q2 2023

ADNOC Drilling JV to acquire EV Holdings for $45m

ADNOC Drilling, Alpha Dhabi venture to acquire EV Holdings for $45m

The acquisition marks Enersol’s third deal, bringing the company’s total commitments to approximately $550m

oil

Oil hovers at 8-month lows as US recession fears offset Middle East tensions

Brent crude oil futures inched down 4 cents, or 0.1 per cent, to $76.77 a barrel

Iraq, bp plan to develop Kirkuk oil and gas fields

Iraq partners with bp to develop Kirkuk oil and gas fields

The energy firm said negotiations over the preliminary agreement are expected to be complete early in 2025

OPEC+ latest: Group meets against backdrop of uncertain market

OPEC+ sticks to oil policy, repeats could pause October hike

Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said OPEC+ could pause or reverse the production hikes if it decided the market is not strong enough

SABIC posts an 85% jump in Q2 2024 net profit

Petrochemicals giant SABIC posts 85% second-quarter profit leap

The company said its long-term focus would remain on “strategic portfolio optimisation” and restructuring underperforming assets

Oil prices surge after OPEC + extends output cuts

OPEC+ likely to stick to output policy at JMMC meet

Oil has fallen from a 2024 high, above $92 a barrel in April to trade around $81, on July 30

UAE reduces petrol, diesel prices for August 2024

UAE: Petrol, diesel prices for August 2024 announced

The fuel price committee raised retail prices for Super 98, Special 95, and E-Plus 91 by as much as 0.06 fils per litre in August

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Abu Dhabi, Qatar wealth funds back Adani Energy’s share sale: Reports

Adani Energy, a power transmission and distribution company, raised funds through a Qualified Institutional Placement

ADNOC

Covestro says ADNOC deal closer as ‘talks continue in a constructive manner’

Covestro said in June it was stepping up talks with ADNOC after the UAE’s national energy company made an improved takeover bid