Energy 2024-11-07
Iraq seeks US energy sector investment to head off China monopoly
US investment will help Iraq achieve energy self-sufficiency from Iran and counter China's dominance of Iraq's energy market.
Energy 2024-08-21
Beyond Iran: Iraq's multi-pronged approach to energy independence
Achieving energy independence will enable Iraq to reduce its reliance on Iranian gas and will cut off a key source of revenue to the Iranian regime.
Energy 2024-02-15
Authorities crack down as Russian 'shadow tankers' attempt to skirt sanctions
In order to sell its oil, Moscow has reorganized ship ownership, often through shell companies in the Middle East, to obscure their connections to Russia.
Energy 2023-09-25
China oil field exits upset Iran's 'Looking East' policy
China's withdrawal from two Iranian oil field projects comes despite the Islamic Republic's ongoing efforts to encourage Eastern investment.
Energy 2023-09-08
Hizbullah once again puts Lebanon at risk of blackout
The party is behind the Electricity Corporation of Lebanon's failures, analysts say, and its push to obtain electricity from Iran is unfeasible.
Energy 2023-08-29
Iran restricts gas flow to Iraq, prompting Baghdad to seek alternatives
Iran is seeking to embarrass and undermine the Iraqi government by fomenting popular discontent, says one observer.
Energy 2023-08-17
'Fuel of the future': Gulf states bet on 'green' hydrogen
As oil revenues fall, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Oman are investing heavily in the climate-friendly fuel in a search for alternative revenues to crude and gas.
Energy 2023-08-16
Al-Durra gas field dispute challenges Saudi-Iran rapprochement
Iran is undermining its renewed ties with Saudi Arabia with veiled threats and the language of escalation and intimidation, analysts say.