UAE energy minister says Russia committed to OPEC+ oil cuts

Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazroui said he believes Russia has benefitted from the oil cut agreement

Saudi Aramco sells $12bn bonds out of record $100bn demand

State-owned Aramco’s bond issue is split into maturities ranging from three to 30 years

Update: Saudi Aramco gets whopping $100bn demand for landmark bond

The Aramco bond has attracted interest from a wide range of investors

Investors flock to Saudi Aramco’s debut international bond

The bonds range in maturity from three to 30 years and are expected to attract demand from emerging markets and investment-grade buyers

Saudi says May will be key to decide on extending oil supply cuts

A joint OPEC and non-OPEC ministerial committee known as the JMMC is due to meet in May

UAE says changing oil trading currency from dollar can’t be done overnight

Saudi Arabia is threatening to sell its oil in currencies other than the dollar

Oil up on Saudi, Russia meeting

Saudi threatens to sell its oil in currencies other than the dollar to stop ‘NOPEC’

The chances of the U.S. bill known as NOPEC coming into force are slim

Saudi plans to invite bids for nuclear power project in 2020

The world’s top oil exporter wants to diversify its energy mix

Fitch sees Brent crude at $62.5 per barrel in 2020 as economic woes bite

Global economic growth is anticipated to slow to 2.8 per cent in 2019-2020 from 3.2 per cent in 2018

Saudi energy minister discusses oil market stability with Nigerian president

The leaders discussed “ways of cooperating in the fields of energy and industry”

ADNOC Distribution shareholders approve hefty dividend increase

The company plans to open up to 10 fuel service stations each in Saudi Arabia and Dubai this year

Kuwait sets up team to probe fire at kerosene refinery

The fire will not affect the supply of kerosene in the domestic and export market, officials said

UAE’s ADNOC signs new long-term agreement for base oil sales into China

ADNOC Refining produces up to 500,000 metric tonnes per year of the Group III base oil

Saudi Aramco eclipses top earner Apple as world’s most profitable company

The financial disclosure came ahead of a planned bond deal, Aramco’s inaugural transaction in international markets

Saudi Aramco gets first credit rating ahead of bond debut

Aramco intends to issue its first U.S. dollar-denominated bonds, expected to be for at least $10bn, in the second quarter

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DEWA records 267MW saving during Earth Hour

In 2008, the UAE became the first Arab country to participate in Earth Hour

Omani oil minister sees prices staying in $65-$75 range until year-end

Mohammed bin Hamad Al Rumhy also said Oman remained committed to the OPEC+ agreement

Abdurrahman Khalidi, chief technology officer, GE Power Africa, Indian and Middle East

Designing the sustainable future of energy

Abdurrahman Khalidi, chief technology officer, GE Power Africa, India & the Middle East, explains how new technology is driving sustainability in the Gulf

Saudi’s SABIC sticking with growth plans, will discuss synergies with Aramco

Saudi Aramco has agreed to buy a 70 per cent stake in SABIC for $69.1bn

Saudi Aramco to meet investors next week ahead of debut dollar bond – sources

The bond will help the world’s largest oil producer fund the $69.1bn purchase of a stake in SABIC

Saudi Aramco to buy SABIC in $69bn chemicals mega-deal

Aramco will buy a 70 per cent stake in SABIC, in what is one of the biggest deals in the global chemical industry

US approves secret nuclear power work for Saudi Arabia

The kingdom has previously stated it aims to build at least two nuclear power plants

UAE regulator in final stages of issuing licence for nuclear plant

Barakah will be the UAE’s first nuclear plant and the world’s largest when complete, with four reactors and 5,600 megawatts (MW) capacity

Saudi Aramco building global gas business to cut carbon footprint

CEO Amin Nasser said the oil giant is building “an energy bridge” between Saudi Arabia and China

Saudi beats Russia to top spot among China crude oil suppliers in February, according to customs

Supplies from Saudi Arabia to China reached 5.95 million tonnes, or about 1.552 million bpd, data from Chinese customs showed

Oman oil minister ‘excited’ to be part of Sri Lanka oil refinery project

Oman’s involvement in the planned $3.85bn oil refinery has been unclear, with Sri Lanka saying the Sultanate is interested in taking a 30 per cent stake, while Oman has not confirmed its intentions

OPEC+ cuts that steadied market now bring risk of $100 crude

Saudi Arabia pushes for at least $70 oil, say sources

The move defies US President Donald Trump’s demands for OPEC to help reduce prices

UAE refutes Qatari claims about safety concerns at nuclear power plant

The UAE’s Barakah nuclear power plant is due to begin operations in 2020

OPEC to cancel April meet, keep oil cuts in place

“We are not under pressure except by the market,” said Saudi energy minister Al Falih

Kuwait-Saudi consortium wins $400m Oman solar power station bid

The project includes the construction, ownership, and operation of a 500 MW independent power project