Energy Industry

Dec 21, 2018

Iraq receives 90-day extension to Iran sanctions waiver

The U.S. has granted Iraq a 90-day Iran sanctions waiver to allow it to continue to import electricity from Tehran


Dec 20, 2018

Israel, Greece, Cyprus to ink natural gas pipeline deal

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that Israel, Greece and Cyprus will sign an agreement early next year to build a pipeline to carry natural gas from the eastern Mediterranean to Europe, while the U.S. has pledged support for the ambitious project


Dec 14, 2018

Hungary looks at Cyprus gas to diversity energy supply

Hungary's foreign minister says his country seeks to diversify its natural gas supply beyond Russia in order to bolster its energy security and Cyprus' offshore gas deposits could be an alternative source


Dec 13, 2018

Yemen's port city of Aden shows challenge of peace

Yemen's government nearly saw itself pushed into the sea by advancing rebels here three years ago


Dec 11, 2018

US energy secretary urges Iraq to quit dependency on Iran

U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry has urged Iraq to reduce its energy dependence on Iran and open its own energy sector to American investment instead


Nov 13, 2018

Iran, feeling sanctions bite, looks for outlet in Iraq

Iran, already feeling the bite of U.S. sanctions, is turning to its neighbor Iraq to soak up some of its exports in agriculture, manufacturing, and energy


Nov 13, 2018

IMF: Mideast oil producers buoyed by higher prices, for now

IMF: Higher oil prices help offset increases in public spending by Mideast oil exporting heavyweights like Saudi Arabia


Nov 12, 2018

Abu Dhabi summit: Oil production cuts may be necessary

Major oil producers at Abu Dhabi summit say production cuts of up to 1 million barrels per day may be necessary


Oct 22, 2018

Saudi prince's future put to the test at investment forum

Saudi crown prince's political future put to the test at glitzy investment conference marred by journalist's killing


Oct 21, 2018

AP Analysis: Saudi prince likely to survive worst crisis yet

AP Analysis: Saudi crown prince likely to weather crisis over slain journalist, but outlook for reforms darkens