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Oman’s Block 50 Offshore Drilling Ops Face Further Delays

Jun 04, 2026

Masirah Oil has announced that the start date for a planned three-well development drilling program at the offshore Yumna field in Oman's Block 50 will be updated at a later date.The company did not provide a revised timeline for the campaign, which is aimed at drilling three development wells in the field.Masirah Oil, which operates Block 50 and holds a 100% interest in the license, had previously…

Oil Shoots Over $4 as Israel Expands Strikes Against Iran and Lebanon

Jun 08, 2026

Oil prices jumped more than $4 on Monday, with investors spooked by fresh Israeli strikes on Iran as well as renewed attacks on Lebanon a day earlier.Brent crude futures LCOc1 rose $4.42 or 4.47% to $97.15 a barrel as of 0609 GMT, while U.S…

Oil Slips as Oman Reports Normal Operations at Key Oil Terminal

Jun 05, 2026

Oil prices edged down after Oman said operations at Mina al Fahal port were proceeding normally, following a Reuters report that oil loadings had been suspended after an explosion.Brent crude futures LCOc1 fell 24 cents, or 0.25%, to $94.79 a barrel by 0704 GMT after settling down 2…

ASRY Marks 200th Offshore Rig Milestone with Valaris Project

Jun 04, 2026

The Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY) has completed its 200th offshore rig project following the delivery of the VALARIS 250 (Bob Palmer) offshore rig project.The milestone was marked during a ceremony attended by executives and officials from ASRY and representatives from Valaris…

Aramco Picks McDermott for Energy Projects in Saudi Arabia

Jun 04, 2026

McDermott has been selected by Aramco as one of 11 contractors under a long-term Project Management Consultancy (PMC) agreement supporting the delivery of energy, downstream, petrochemical and low-carbon projects across Saudi Arabia.The multi…

Kuwait Sees 70% Oil Output Recovery within Two Months of Hormuz Reopening

Jun 04, 2026

Kuwait could restore nearly 70% of its oil production within six to eight weeks after the Strait of Hormuz reopens, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation's managing director for international marketing, Shaikh Khaled Ahmad Al-Sabah, said on Wednesday…

Middle East Offshore Sector Faces Structural Risks

Jun 03, 2026

A combination of contract terminations, spiraling insurance costs and the threat to EPC projects are creating a complex combination of risk for offshore operators in the Middle East Gulf.In its latest HORIZON Monthly Offshore report, MSI notes that…

Capricorn Energy Grants Third Extension for Potential Takeover Offer

Jun 03, 2026

Capricorn Energy said on Wednesday the deadline for Cafani Group-linked investment vehicle Alamadiyaf al‑Masiyyah to make a formal takeover offer for the London-listed oil producer has been extended for a third time to July 1.Alamadiyaf al‑Masiyyah…

Oil Prices Edge Lower Amid Uncertainty Over US-Iran Deal

Jun 02, 2026

Oil prices trended lower on Tuesday following the previous session's sharp gains as the market remained cautious about progress in U.S.-Iran peace talks.U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday talks with Iran were ongoing, while Tasnim news…

Iran Restarts Output at Three South Pars Offshore Gas Platforms

Jun 01, 2026

Iran has restored gas production at three offshore platforms in the South Pars gas field that had been forced to halt output after Israeli attacks disrupted processing capacity at some onshore facilities, the chief executive of the Pars Oil and Gas Company told state media on Sunday…

Oil Jumps Over 3% After US-Iran Exchange Attacks

Jun 01, 2026

Oil prices rose more than 3% on Monday after Iran and the U.S. traded strikes and Israel ordered troops to move further into Lebanon in its battle with Tehran-backed Hezbollah.U.S. crude futures CLc1 rose $2.88 or 3.3% to $90.24 a barrel as of 0701 GMT…

TotalEnergies Makes Middle East Oil Trades After US Navy Buildup in Gulf

May 29, 2026

French oil major TotalEnergies made the decision to buy large amounts of Middle East crude in March after its traders noticed the U.S. Navy amassing ships near the Gulf in February, its CEO told French newspaper Le Figaro in an interview published on Thursday…

Mitsui Eyes New LNG Investments to Power Data Center Growth

May 29, 2026

Japanese trading house Mitsui is looking to invest in LNG projects across the Middle East, the U.S. and Australia to meet rising power demand from data centers, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing its CEO Kenichi Hori.The company will…

Oil Prices Fall Amid Signs of US-Iran Ceasefire Extension Deal

May 29, 2026

Oil futures fell more than 1% on Friday and were on track for their steepest weekly decline since early April, following reports that the U.S. and Iran had reached a potential deal to extend a ceasefire.Brent crude futures for July LCOc1 fell 1…

QatarEnergy Extends LNG Force Majeure Into Mid-August

May 26, 2026

QatarEnergy has notified one of its biggest European customers that it will cancel five additional LNG cargoes, extending force majeure from early July until mid-August, Italian utility Edison said on Monday.Edison holds a long-term contract with QatarEnergy for the supply of 6…

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