Russia, Saudi Arabia to discuss broad oil cooperation agreement

The talks follow OPEC’s meeting on June 5 in which the group kept its output policy unchanged

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OPEC revenues plunge 11%, fall below $1 trillion in 2014

The oil cartel’s revenues fell from $1.112 trillion in 2013 to reach $993.3 bn in 2014, a new report shows

Dubai’s ENOC signs $1.5bn syndicated loan from 21 banks

The facility will support its expansion plans and provide the energy firm with long term funding

Kuwait’s IPG buys jet fuel from state-owned KPC in rare move

Independent Petroleum Group bought 60,000 tonnes of the aviation fuel from Kuwait Petroleum Corp in July

Dragon Oil agrees to ENOC’s increased takeover bid

Dubai-based ENOC’s offer values Dragon Oil at around $5.75bn

UAE oil minister says studying fuel subsidies, report ready soon

Suhail bin Mohammed al-Mazroui said that the government had requested a report after there were questions over why domestic fuel prices didn’t drop after global oil prices fell

Saudi Aramco says no cut in oil exports despite local demand

The company officials said while Chinese oil demand was stabilizing, the highest growth was likely to come from India in the second half of this year.

Emirates Global Aluminium says to cut 4% of workforce

The move, which would see around 250 support positions eliminated, is aimed at creating a leaner entity and increasing competitiveness.

UAE’s Masdar in talks with Germany’s RWE on green energy projects – source

RWE’s CEO Peter Terium had said earlier that the company was in talks with an Abu Dhabi investor regarding joint renewable energy projects, but declined to reveal its identity.

Dubai’s Access Infra to launch solar plant in Uganda this year

The project is part of the company’s plans to develop electricity projects in 17 African countries, mainly based on renewable energy

Qatar buys $1.2 bn HK Electric stake from Li Ka-shing’s firms

Power Assets said it sold a 16.53 per cent stake in HK Electric but will remain as the controlling shareholder of the power supplier

Oil prices fall as OPEC keeps production high

OPEC agreed on Friday to stick to its policy of not limiting its output, which currently stands above 30 million barrels per day.

UAE’s National Drilling Co. signs $543m in deals for 14 new rigs

One offshore and one onshore rig will be manufactured in the UAE as part of the deals.

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OPEC agrees to keep pumping as oil glut fears persist

The decision defers discussion of several tricky questions set to arise as members such as Iran and Libya prepare to reopen the taps after years of diminished production.

UAE oil minister says correction not over yet

The minister was upbeat as he noted that the supply glut in the market has reduced significantly.

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Core Gulf OPEC members in ‘consensus’ on oil ceiling -delegate

A source within the group said the outlook for the oil market is positive, especially in the second half of this year.

Naimi says Saudi oil strategy working, sees stronger demand

The comment indicates Saudi Arabia will likely propose not to change output policy at producer group OPEC’s meeting on Friday.

Oman to build refinery, petchem plant in Indonesia, Jakarta says

The refinery would be built in Indonesia’s Riau province, with the oil products being purchased by state-owned Pertamina.

Saudi Aramco may raise rigs in 2016 if oil prices rise -sources

The company has 212 rigs of both types in operation and that could rise to between 220 and 250 if conditions permit, sources familiar with the plans said.

Chevron says output from Saudi-Kuwait joint Wafra oilfield to remain shut

The oilfield will not be reopened until difficulties to operate there are resolved, the US firm said.

QEWC, Mitsubishi to build Qatar’s biggest-ever power, water plant

The $3.2 billion plant at Umm Al Houl, 20 kms south of Doha, will provide 2,520MW of electricity and 136.5 million gallons per day of water.

Japan’s Mitsubishi, Tepco win $2.5bn Qatar gas plant bid

The 2.4 GW plant, located 20km south of Doha, is scheduled to begin operations in 2017.

Saudi Arabia, partners turn down Chinese requests for extra oil

Research found Saudi Arabia’s share of Chinese crude imports dropped to just over 30 per cent in May from 36.5 per cent in April.

Saudi Arabia’s March oil exports highest in over 9 years – data

The country shipped 7.898 million barrels per day (bpd) of crude in March, up from 7.350 million bpd in February and 7.474 million bpd in January.

Oil oversupply due to shale oil output rise, not OPEC – Kuwait

OPEC production had not risen by more than 200,000 to 400,000 bpd above its 30 million bpd cap since 2011, an official said.

Oil prices rise on Middle East fighting; OPEC output eyed

Prices were supported by concerns that conflict in Iraq and Yemen could disrupt production or supply routes.

Qatar Petroleum to restructure following oil price fall

Earlier this year, QP said it would absorb its international unit, QPI, into its structure.

Saudi PetroRabigh restarts vacuum distillation unit after unscheduled maintenance

The maintenance will cost the company around SAR100 million, which will be reflected in second-quarter results.

The Long Term Impact Of Low Cheap Oil On The GCC

Volatile fuel prices could be a good thing for the GCC, writes Abhay Bhargava, associate director and regional head – ME, Energy & Environment Practice, Frost & Sullivan.

Kuwaiti Mina Abdullah Refinery Units In Maintenance To June 8

The refinery will also undergo a second round of maintenance for 45 days starting March 1 next year.