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Brazil’s Petrobras Braces for Strikes
The largest oil workers union in Brazil has announced that it will begin a strike against Petrobras on Sunday, Asia Shipping Media reported. The workers are striking to protest austerity measures being implemented at the massive oil giant.
Luanda’s African Caucus Asks For New Funding Resources
The problems in developing the continent of Africa due to lack of resources was highlighted during the welcoming speech of the President of the African Group, and Minister of Finance of Angola, Armando Manuel, at Luanda Caucus 2015.
Iran, South Africa To Improve Petchem Relations
A delegation from the Iranian Ministry of Petroleum will visit South Africa in Octubre to discuss improving mutual relations, Deputy Oil Minister in Petrochemicals Abbas Sheri Moqaddam.
Lack of Progress on a Deal to Combat Climate Change
Frustration is growing amongst diplomats wrangling over their own lack of progress on a deal to combat climate change.
Saudis Reassured by Obama Over Post-Sanction Iran
A senior Saudi official announced on Friday that Saudi Arabia is satisfied with assurances from US President Barack Obama about the Iran nuclear deal and believes the agreement will contribute to security and stability in the Middle East
Amazon Filters Alliance to Open Up Middle East Market
Amazon Filters has just partnered with UAE-based EPC Solutions to increase its brand awareness in the Middle East oil and gas industry,
Hurdles Facing Oil Investors as Iran Braces for Major Field Development
Iranian broker Reza Mostafavi Tabatabaei has warned foreign investors heading towards Iran of the difficulties they may face, speaking from his own personal experience.
Ghana Sending Contradictory Signals Over Oil Prices and Investments
According to Bloomberg Ghana is taking steps to avoid missing its fiscal deficit target this year thanks to pressure from falling oil prices.
