Tag: Strait of Hormuz

Energy, Oil & Gas

Oil, LNG vessels exit hormuz for Pakistan, China

Two liquefied natural gas tankers passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday ( May 25) heading to ‌ route to Pakistan and China, while a supertanker carrying Iraqi crude for China departed the Gulf on Saturday after being stranded for nearly three months, according to shipping data cited by Reuters....

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ADNOC's second oil pipeline to bypass Hormuz 50% complete

The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is accelerating construction of a second crude export pipeline designed to bypass the strategically sensitive Strait of Hormuz, with the project now 50% complete and targeted for delivery in 2027, according to Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO....

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ADNOC committed to $150bn energy capital expenditure, says Dr Al Jaber

ADNOC remained committed to its $150 billion five-year capital expenditure (CAPEX) programme, said Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology. He sought an absolute commitment to freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz to to enhance global energy resilience....

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UAE fast-tracks new oil pipeline, set to double export capacity via Fujairah

The UAE is accelerating construction of a major new oil pipeline that will double ADNOC’s crude export capacity through the emirate of Fujairah, strengthening the country’s ability to ship oil to global markets without relying on the strategically vital but increasingly vulnerable Strait of Hormuz....

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IEA warns of oil market deficit amid Mideast disruption

International Energy Agency (IEA) says global oil markets face disruptions in 2026 due to Middle East conflict and Strait of Hormuz restrictions, with demand forecast to fall by 420 kb/d to 104 mb/d, led by a sharp Q2 decline....

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Iraq, Pakistan strike shipping deals with Iran as Tehran flexes its muscle

Countries striking side deals with Iran to secure oil and gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz are raising fresh concerns among Gulf exporters, as the lack of progress in US-Iran peace talks fuels fears that Tehran could entrench its new control over one of the world’s most critical energy corridors....

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Aramco CEO sees Hormuz risks delaying oil recovery to 2027

Amin Nasser, President and CEO of Aramco, warned that ongoing disruptions to oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz could postpone the global oil market’s recovery until 2027, according to a report by Reuters....

Energy, Oil & Gas

Adnoc Gas reports resilient Q1 net income of $1.1bn

ADNOC Gas reported $1.1 billion net income in Q1 2026, demonstrating strong operational and financial performance despite regional uncertainty, energy-sector disruption, and maritime challenges affecting movements through the Strait of Hormuz....

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Qatari LNG Tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz as peace talks await Iran response

A Qatari liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker was sailing toward the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday in what would be the first such transit since the outbreak of the US-Israel- Iran war, even as uncertainty persisted over peace efforts with Washington still awaiting Tehran's response to a proposal....

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Oil prices decline on market hopes for US-Iran talks this week

Oil prices edged lower in early Tuesday trading as markets pinned cautious hopes on a revival of US-Iran diplomacy, even as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz underscored the fragility of the situation ahead of the expiry of a two-week ceasefire....

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Kuwait declares force majeure on oil shipments

Kuwait has declared force majeure on shipments of crude oil ‌and refined products after a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz prevented some vessels from entering ⁠the Persian Gulf, hindering its ability to meet certain customer commitments, Bloomberg News reported....