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....
The latest developments in the Middle East have pushed oil higher again, reintroducing some of the “war trades” that had faded in recent weeks. Markets are still being driven by a tug-of-war between strong fundamentals and rising macro risk, but the tone has become more cautious over the past 24 hours, said an expert. ...
The UAE's energy major ADNOC has announced two strategic collaboration agreements with Indian partners, reinforcing the strong and expanding UAE‑India energy partnership....
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....
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....
QatarEnergy signed a memorandum of understanding with TotalEnergies, ConocoPhillips, and the Syrian Petroleum Company for cooperation in oil and gas exploration offshore Syria....
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....
Jeju Air, Jin Air and other Korean budget airlines cut 900 round-trip flights and introduced emergency measures as Middle East tensions pushed jet fuel prices sharply higher, with further flight reductions expected in coming months....
Oil giant Saudi Aramco reported a sharp rise in first-quarter profit on Sunday, citing strong operational resilience and the ability to maintain exports despite disruptions to shipping 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....
Oil prices eased slightly on Tuesday after jumping about 6% yesterday following increased hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz....
Seven OPEC+ countries will raise oil output targets by 188,000 barrels per day in June, the third consecutive monthly increase, OPEC+ said in a statement. ...
For ADNOC’s portfolio of listed companies, the UAE’s decision to conclude its membership of OPEC and OPEC+ removes a constraint that has historically limited how investment in capacity translates into activity and earnings, said a WAM news agency report....
Oil prices extended their rally on Friday as geopolitical tensions around Strait of Hormuz remained unresolved, with both Iran and the United States showing no signs of de-escalation....
Oil prices continued to climb on Thursday with no sign of easing, as markets priced in a prolonged supply squeeze from the Middle East following stalled negotiations and firm signals from Donald Trump that the blockade on Iran will remain in place....
Eni signed a programmatic agreement with the Venezuelan Ministry of Hydrocarbons and the state-owned company PDVSA to relaunch oil activities, specifically at Junin-5 (PDVSA 60 per cent, Eni 40 per cent), located in the Orinoco Belt, a heavy oil field containing 35 billion barrels of certified oil in place....
The United Arab Emirates’ planned exit from OPEC and OPEC+ from May 2026 is expected to have limited immediate impact on oil markets in the near term but could weaken the group’s supply management over time, HSBC said, while OPEC+ sources signalled the alliance would remain broadly intact....
The UAE’s decision to exit Opec and Opec+ marks a significant turning point in global oil markets, said a leading market analyst, highlighting shifting geopolitical dynamics and evolving supply expectations. The UAE is leaving the alliance effective May 1, ending nearly six decades of membership. ...
In a shock move poised to rattle global oil markets, the UAE has announced it will exit the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its wider Opec+ grouping, effective May 1, 2026....
Global oil prices climbed further on Monday, underscoring mounting concern over the energy crisis triggered by the US-Iran conflict and shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz....
