Energy Industry

Dec 3, 2017

United Arab Emirates' state-run news agency denies claim that Yemeni missile targeted under-construction nuclear plant

United Arab Emirates' state-run news agency denies claim that Yemeni missile targeted under-construction nuclear plant


Nov 28, 2017

2 Gulf oil ministers mum on issue of oil production cuts

Saudi Arabia's oil minister says those waiting to see if OPEC will extend production cuts will have to wait until the cartel's upcoming Vienna meeting


Nov 27, 2017

Iraq to receive bids for developing oil, gas fields in June

Iraq to start receiving bids next June to develop 9 oil and gas fields in attempt to boost energy revenues


Nov 24, 2017

Italian firm to drill 2 wells off Cyprus in next 2 months

ENI's top executive says the Italian oil and gas company will drill two exploratory wells off Cyprus over the next two months, expressing confidence that significant quantities of the mineral can be found


Nov 22, 2017

Iraq, GE sign $400 million deal for power infrastructure

Iraq and General Electric sign $400 million deal to develop power infrastructure amid severe electricity shortages


Nov 21, 2017

EU donates ?20 million for safe nuclear energy in Iran

Iran state TV: European Union donates ?20 million to develop safe nuclear energy in Iran


Nov 20, 2017

Egypt says gas discoveries can be EU's new energy source

Egypt's president says newly discovered gas deposits in the eastern Mediterranean can offer Europe alternative sources of energy that it's searching for


Nov 14, 2017

Qatari emir: Boycotting Arab nations don't want to negotiate

Qatar's emir says 4 Arab nations boycotting his tiny, energy-rich country don't want to negotiate to end crisis


Nov 11, 2017

Bahrain says militants hit oil pipeline, opening new front

Bahrain blames militants for explosion at oil pipeline, opening new front amid unrest


Oct 25, 2017

After independence vote, Kurdish leaders feel under siege

A month after an independence referendum, Kurdish leaders see threats from Baghdad as well as Turkey and Iran