US Grants Iraq 45-Day Waiver for Iran Imports
The US has granted Iraq a 45-day waiver from its sanctions on Iran in order to import natural gas and electricity supplies.
US | Egypt Oil & Gas - Part 11
US to Give Eight Nations Oil Waivers for Iran Sanctions
The US has granted eight Iranian oil importers temporary waivers from the sanctions set to be imposed upon the country’s energy sector on November 5.
Hyundai E&C Cancels $521M Iranian Petrochemicals Deal
South Korean Hyundai Engineering & Construction announced it has cancelled a $521 million agreement to build a petrochemicals complex in Iran.
Iraq to Halt Kirkuk Oil Exports to Iran
Iraq plans to stop exporting crude from its northern Kirkuk oilfield to Iran in November in compliance with US sanctions placed on the Iranian energy industry.
Egypt, US Trade Exchange Worth $5.6B in 2017
The volume of trade exchange between Egypt and the US reached $5.6 billion in 2017, recording the top trade exchange in Africa, and the sixth highest trade exchange volume in the Middle East.
Saudi Arabia has ‘No Intention’ of Repeating 1973 Oil Embargo
Saudi Arabian Energy Minister stated that the Kingdom does not plan to impose an oil embargo akin to that of 1973 in response to predictions that it may cut its supply of crude for global markets by 500,000 barrel ...
Superior Drilling Products Establishes Middle East Partnership
Superior Drilling Products plan to enter the Middle Eastern market through a service partnership with Smith International Gulf Services (SIGS) with the intention of launching the US company’s wellbore tool in the ...
OPEC to No Longer Release Specific Oil Prices to Avoid US Legal Risk: Reuters
OPEC has advised its members to not mention oil prices when discussing policy in order to avoid US legal action over manipulating the market, sources close to OPEC said.
Yanbu South Terminal Upgrade Boosts Saudi Oil Exports by 3M b/d
An upgrade to Saudi Aramco’s Yanbu South Terminal (YST) has added 3 million barrels per day (b/d) to the export capacity of the Red Sea facility.
Iran, Russia Agree to Increase Output by 1M b/d
Iran and Russia have reached a deal to increase oil production by 1 million barrels per day (b/d) through joint efforts.
