John Crane has developed a validated drivetrain analysis method improving prediction accuracy for rotating equipment, reducing failure risk, downtime and vibration issues through dynamic modelling, testing and real-world data across oil, gas, LNG and power sectors....
Saudi Arabia and South Korea signed an MoU to expand oil and gas cooperation, covering petroleum, petrochemicals, crude storage, pipeline infrastructure, technology, and sustainability initiatives, as the two countries seek to strengthen energy security and investment ties. ...
Freudenberg Group has expanded its energy portfolio by acquiring Balmoral Comtec, strengthening its Flow Technologies business in sealing and connector systems for global energy markets spanning offshore oil, gas and renewables industries worldwide....
SLB has signed a long-term framework agreement with Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) to modernise the oil and gas sector, covering exploration, production, digital enablement, and workforce training, strengthening cooperation in field development and operational efficiency....
British oil and gas company bp has announced that it would reorganise its business into two operating segments - Upstream and Downstream - thus replacing its current three-segment structure, effective July 1. This comes as part of bp's efforts to simplify its structure, boost performance as well as shareholder returns. ...
OQ Exploration and Production (OQEP) Company has signed a memorandum of understanding with Libya’s Investment Authority to strengthen energy cooperation. The agreement aims to explore joint oil and gas investment opportunities in Oman, Libya and international markets. ...
Turkey’s state-owned energy company BOTAS has signed a memorandum of understanding with Italian energy firm Edison to explore potential cooperation opportunities in natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG), the companies said....
Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources said Agiba Petroleum Company made its largest discovery in 15 years in Egypt’s Western Desert, with estimated reserves of 330 billion cubic feet of gas and 70 million barrels of oil equivalent....
OQ Exploration & Production (OQEP), Oman’s oil and gas exploration and production company, reported resilient Q1 2026 results, with revenue of OMR296.4 million ($770.8 million), broadly stable year-on-year, supported by higher gas sales and an under lift adjustment for oil and condensates....
Dana Gas reported Q1 2026 net profit of AED270 million ($74 million), up 72% year-on-year, driven by a one-off Kurdistan gas adjustment, while revenue rose to AED531 million amid higher production and gas sales in Egypt and Iraq....
QatarEnergy signed a memorandum of understanding with TotalEnergies, ConocoPhillips, and the Syrian Petroleum Company for cooperation in oil and gas exploration offshore Syria....
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....
GlobalData says geopolitics and supply chain risks, driven by Iran tensions and potential Strait of Hormuz disruption, will dominate oil and gas in 2026, alongside US tariffs, energy transition themes, and emerging digital technologies....
Middle East conflict disrupted global natural gas markets, cutting nearly 20 per cent of LNG supply via the Strait of Hormuz, causing supply shocks, uncertainty, and sharp price increases worldwide, according to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) latest quarterly gas market report. ...
Conflict between the US, Israel and Iran has disrupted Strait of Hormuz shipping, exposing limited export alternatives. Existing pipelines offer partial relief, while proposed routes face major political, security and financial challenges. ...
Integrated Global Services (IGS) research shows 46 per cent of oil and gas assets in Saudi Arabia and UAE operate beyond design life, with 83 per cent still confident in performance despite downtime losses and growing focus on efficiency and reliability. ...
Eni has announced a major gas discovery at the Geliga-1 well in Indonesia’s offshore Ganal block, with estimated resources of about 5 Tcf of gas and 300 million barrels of condensate....
Global energy demand growth slowed in 2025, while electricity use rose faster. Solar PV led supply growth for the first time, followed by natural gas, which accounted for 17 per cent mainly in power generation, according to a new International Energy Agency (IEA) report. ...
Energy disruptions from the Iran war strain Gulf oil and gas exporters, while importers like Egypt and Jordan face higher commodity prices and reduced remittances from Gulf workers, worsening economic pressures across the region, said the International Monetary Fund (IMF)....
