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GSN Risk Grade – B↓2. Offshore platform in once disputed waters: Kuwait appears to have completed a controversial offshore platform, which could reawaken a maritime border dispute with Iraq.

Kuwait
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A senior Vitol Group executive said the United States might turn a blind eye to increased Iranian oil sales – even if a new nuclear deals fails to emerge – in a bid to lower crude prices.

Iran
Issue 1149 - 17 June 2022

Russian giants eye Dubai trading hub

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Russian oil companies – under pressure from international sanctions due to the Ukraine war – are reportedly exploring the idea of setting up oil trading divisions in Dubai.

United Arab Emirates (UAE)
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Oman's energy and minerals minister Mohammed Bin Hamad Al-Rumhi has said Oman’s oil production is likely to increase by 5-10% over the next three years, with new discoveries outpacing production.

Oman
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With tenders for major field developments and more drilling rigs being brought into service, Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco) and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) are confirming their intention to increase their influence over global oil markets.

Saudi Arabia | United Arab Emirates (UAE)
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King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa made 17 new cabinet appointments on 13 June, although most of the more influential government posts were untouched. Mohammed Bin Mubarak Bin Dainah becomes oil and environment minister, while Sheikh Khalid Bin Abdulla Al-Khalifa was named deputy prime minister and infrastructure minister; new tourism minister Fatima Bint Jaafer Al-Sairafi is one of four women in the 25-strong cabinet.

Bahrain
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Muscat and Tehran have revived long-discussed plans for a gas pipeline to deliver Iranian gas to Oman. A fresh commitment to the project was made by Iranian petroleum minister Javad Owji during a recent visit to the sultanate.

Iran | Oman
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The Omani government’s decision to roll out a OR130m ($338m) package of benefits to its citizens is the first indication that Gulf governments are starting to loosen their fiscal policies in response to the oil windfall that has come their way this year.

Oman
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Opec+ states agreed to bring forward an increase in the cartel’s output to help offset the impact of lost Russian production, in a move widely interpreted as improving relations with the West – notably with US President Joe Biden. However, the group maintained the alliance brokered by Riyadh and Moscow, despite western diplomatic pressure to drop Russia after its invasion of Ukraine.

Saudi Arabia | United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Issue 1148 - 02 June 2022

Qatar gas supplies for Germany

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Qatar is aiming to start supplying Germany with liquefied natural gas (LNG) in 2024, according to comments by foreign minister Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani.

Qatar
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Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc), Masdar and energy major BP are to develop clean hydrogen and technology hubs in a three-way partnership deal .

United Arab Emirates (UAE)
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Saudi Aramco is said to be considering a stock market listing for its Aramco Trading arm. Analysts have predicted the unit could be valued at more than $30bn. Omani state energy company OQ is reportedly considering a sale of shares in some of its upstream and downstream assets. Meanwhile, Bahrain’s Nogaholding is due to complete a comprehensive energy strategy in six months, which could pave the way for an “asset monetisation” programme.

Bahrain | Oman
Issue 1147 - 21 May 2022

UAE: Adnoc to develop Fujairah LNG

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Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) has appointed McDermott International as the design contractor for a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant in Fujairah. The 9.6m t/yr capacity plant is being developed to tap into the growing international demand for natural gas.

United Arab Emirates (UAE)
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Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani has embarked on an extensive tour of foreign capitals over the past week, in a trip that seems designed to shore up hopes of a revived Iran nuclear deal and to bolster Qatari gas exports.

Iran | Qatar
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Donors have pledged $33m for a United Nations plan to secure the decaying FSO Safer oil tanker, moored off the Yemen coast. The funds were pledged at an event in The Hague on 11 May co-hosted by the UN and the Dutch government.

Yemen