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Energy, Oil & Gas

Black Gold Museum opens at KAPSARC, Riyadh

Tue, 07 Apr 2026

The Black Gold Museum at the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC) in Riyadh was inaugurated on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone in Saudi Arabia’s cultural landscape.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Dragon Oil announces new oil discovery in Gulf of Suez

Tue, 07 Apr 2026

Dragon Oil, wholly owned by Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), announced a new oil discovery after drilling the South El Wasl B.B2 well in the Gulf of Suez, boosting exploration efforts and supporting increased production.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Eni finds 2 Tcf gas offshore Egypt, enabling fast-track development

Tue, 07 Apr 2026

Eni announces a significant gas and condensate discovery in Egypt, with the drilling of the Denise W 1 exploration well in the Temsah Concession, located offshore in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Oil prices climb as Hormuz stays shut ahead of Trump deadline

Tue, 07 Apr 2026

Oil prices rose on April 7 as a US deadline pressured Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with President Trump threatening attacks. Brent hit $111.21, WTI reached $114.73, reflecting heightened Middle East tensions.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Iraq could restore oil exports within a week if Hormuz reopens: Basra Oil chief

Tue, 07 Apr 2026

Iraq could restore crude oil exports to around 3.4 million barrels per day within a week provided the Iran war ends and the Strait of Hormuz reopens, the head of the ‌country’s state-run Basra Oil Company said.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Fluor signs contract with X-Energy for Texas nuclear project

Tue, 07 Apr 2026

Fluor Corporation signed a contract with X-energy to support an advanced nuclear project at Dow’s Seadrift site in Texas, initially delivering FEL-2 services covering planning, feasibility, cost control, and risk mitigation.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Adnoc Gas approves record $3.6bn dividends for FY2025

Mon, 06 Apr 2026

Adnoc Gas has confirmed shareholder approval of all agenda items at its Annual General Meeting including a record $3.584 billion dividend for 2025, with a final dividend of $896 million payable in May.

Energy, Oil & Gas

IEP Process Solutions wins major analyser systems contract in UAE

Mon, 06 Apr 2026

IEP Process Solutions, a leader in analytical solutions and a subsidiary of the Centena Group, has secured a multi-million-dirham contract to supply advanced analyser systems for a strategic utilities project supporting industrial operations in Abu Dhabi.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Arcius Energy invests $500m to develop Harmattan gas field

Mon, 06 Apr 2026

Arcius Energy, backed by BP and Adnoc’s XRG, approved a $500 million final investment decision to develop Egypt’s Harmattan gas field in the El Burg offshore concession, aiming to boost natural gas production for domestic demand.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Oil prices climb after new Trump threat against Iran

Mon, 06 Apr 2026

Oil prices climbed on Monday as markets reacted to US President Donald Trump's threat of further action against Iran and set a Tuesday evening deadline linked to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.