Oil
Will Iraq finally help protect Kurdistan's oil fields from drone attacks? - analysis
For Iraq, it doesn’t seem to matter if the Kurdistan Region is attacked, because then the region can’t sell oil or provide itself with gas for electricity.
IAEA chief, Trump says Iran agreed to nuclear inspections, Tehran denies deal - report
'Cold cost-benefit calculation': Washington greenlights Tehran’s oil transactions under MoU
US authorizes Iranian oil sales amid talks on final peace deal
Iran's Hormuz strait rules include enforcing penalties, revoking permissions if ships do not comply
The United States has not confirmed the number of mines laid by Iran, though a Whitehouse official confirmed to CNBC earlier this month that more than 40 minelaying vessels had been destroyed.
Explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan gas facility kills 13, injures 66
An incident during the start-up of operations at Ras Laffan Industrial City resulted in an explosion at the Barzan local gas supply facility on Sunday evening, QatarEnergy said in a statement.
Ship traffic plunges after Iran re-closes Strait of Hormuz following Israeli strikes on Lebanon
Five vessels passed the strait on Sunday, from 26 ships spotted a day earlier, data from analytics firm Kpler showed.
Trump demands Iran stop Hezbollah from 'causing trouble,' threatens new strikes
"If they don’t, we’ll hit Iran very hard again," he added.
Middle East reroutes its energy networks as region navigates shifting sands - analysis
Investments in new pipelines and energy products will be a key feature in the new regional order.
Syrian Petroleum Company signs new gas deal with US energy companies ConocoPhillips and Novaterra
The state media report added that the agreement was signed at the Ministry of Energy headquarters in Damascus.
Iran will be allowed to sell oil immediately under Trump's new MoU - report
According to the Journal’s report, the same provision allows for Iran to utilize banking, transportation, and insurance services to facilitate the sales.
Israel cannot applaud an Iran deal that leaves key threats intact - editorial
For Israel, the success of any US-Iran deal will be measured not by headlines or market reactions, but by whether Tehran’s ability to threaten its neighbors is reduced.
Scouring Strait of Hormuz for mines could take weeks, delaying return to normal shipping
That could potentially hold up tens of millions of barrels of oil, in addition to the oil supply from the Gulf already blocked since the United States and Israel attacked Iran on February 28.
Shippers remain cautious on Strait of Hormuz transit after US, Iran agree on deal
Shippers have welcomed the news of the deal but are still waiting for more details, including mine clearance in the strait.
