Middle East & South Asia

      U.S. Launches $20 Bn Reinsurance Program for Gulf Shipping

      The administration under U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled a $20 bn reinsurance program intended to restore shipping activity in the strategically vital Strait...

      Oil Settles Higher Due to Disruption to Global Oil Supplies

      Oil ​prices on March 06, 2026, went on to witness a rapid surge due to the rising disruption to global oil supplies, which has...

      Egypt Takes Energy Security Measures Amid Middle East Clash

      Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly led a high-level meeting on 1st March, 2026 to examine the preparedness of the country’s energy sector as military...

      Strait of Hormuz Closure Sends Global Oil Prices Flying High

      Global oil markets were jolted on 2nd March, 2026 as the Strait of Hormuz closure sent oil and fuel prices surging sharply. The disruption...

      OQ FEED Tender Launched for Oman’s Saih Nihayda NGL Project

      OQ Group has launched a tender for Front-End Engineering Design of Oman's Saih Nihayda Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) extraction plant. Once functional, the plant...

      Major Milestones Achieved In Aramco Gas Expansion Plans

      Aramco has reached important milestones in its gas expansion program. It announced on 26 February, 2026 that it has started production at Jafurah, the...

      QatarEnergy Awards EPC Contract for North Field West Project

      QatarEnergy has taken a big step forward in the North Field West project by awarding the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract for its...

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