Middle East
Not everybody is a loser from the Iran war—just ask Brunei
The focus from the Iran conflict has largely been on the increasing cost the world is having to pay through higher crude oil and natural gas prices resulting from the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil market clock is ticking as supply crunch looms
Before the conflict began on February 28, few experts anticipated that Iran would actually shut down the Strait. Almost no one thought the obstruction would stretch into months.
ADNOC signs two strategic collaboration agreements with Indian partners
The agreements build on ADNOC’s expanding partnerships with Indian companies across crude, LNG and LPG supply, as well as energy storage opportunities, supporting India’s growing energy demand and long-term economic growth.
Iran, Ukraine wars deliver worst hit in years to oil refining output
Tightened supply has forced refiners, traders and retailers to tap crude and fuel inventories to meet demand.
Vietnam state oil company urges U.S. Navy to allow tanker through blockade
The U.S. military has expanded its shipping blockade on Iran to include cargoes deemed contraband, although it has said other oil exports from the Gulf are free to sail through.
U.S. EIA concedes Middle East supply disruptions are far worse than prior estimates
Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continues to wipe off millions of barrels of global oil supply every day the conflict drags on.
Jordan commits $1 B to launch first green ammonia export hub in Aqaba
Jordan signs a $1-B agreement to develop its first utility-scale green ammonia facility in Aqaba, marking a major step into the global hydrogen economy and clean energy exports.
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- Philippines receives rare Iranian crude cargo after wartime disruption 5/29
- Gazprom and Sibur resume talks on possible ethane project to supply additional feedstock to the Kazanorgsintez petrochemicals plant 5/29
- European Commission debates policy shift to protect industry from China 5/29
- Mitsui seeks LNG investments to meet power demand from data centers 5/29
- Kenyan government backs Gulf fuel supply deals after opposition criticism 5/29

