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Iraq signs management contract with Halliburton for two oil fields

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

The Iraqi Ministry of Oil has signed a five-year integrated management contract with the US energy services company Halliburton for the development of the Bin Umar and Sindbad oil fields in Basra governorate.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Expert-led panel to shape Sustainability Forum Middle East's January 2027 edition

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Sustainability Forum Middle East (SFME) has announced the members of its Advisory Committee, which will help shape the forum's 5th Edition, taking place on January 26 and 27, 2027 in Bahrain.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Opec+ agrees to boost oil output by 188,000 bpd in August

Sun, 05 Jul 2026

Seven Opec+ members have agreed to raise oil production by 188,000 barrels per day in August 2026 as part of a gradual adjustment to the additional voluntary output cuts introduced in April 2023.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Mena hosts largest clean energy pipelines as global financing doubles in pace

Sun, 05 Jul 2026

Regional partnerships, blended finance architectures, and targeted regulatory alignment remain absolutely essential to convert vast project pipelines into capital backed operational realities, James Schofield tells OGN.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Italy's energy mix shifts towards thermal power in 2025

Sun, 05 Jul 2026

Italy’s electricity generation mix shifted in 2025, with renewable energy output falling by 1.5 per cent while thermal power generation increased by 5.2 per cent, contributing to a 2.4 per cent rise in overall electricity production, according to a report by the Regulatory Authority for Energy, Networks and Environment (ARERA).

Energy, Oil & Gas

UKAEA, Eni launch fusion energy joint venture

Sun, 05 Jul 2026

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and Eni have launched RH3OVA, a UK-based joint venture aimed at supporting the global fusion energy sector with specialist consultancy and operational services.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Abu Dhabi introduces cooling load standards for sustainable construction

Sat, 04 Jul 2026

Abu Dhabi has launched a Cooling Load Manual aimed at improving energy efficiency in buildings by enhancing the accuracy of cooling system design, a move expected to reduce equipment and infrastructure costs, electricity consumption and operating expenses.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Global subsea technologies group Unique names new CEO

Sat, 04 Jul 2026

Unique Group, a leader in subsea engineering and technology, has appointed Giovanni Corbetta as its new CEO. An industry veteran, he brings over three decades of leadership experience in offshore energy, subsea, marine services and engineering to the Sharjah-based company.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Libya Energy & Economic Summit to target more opportunities

Fri, 03 Jul 2026

The next edition of Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) will expand Libya’s investment pipeline across hydrocarbons, renewables and infrastructure while deepening international participation following record deal activity in 2026.

Energy, Oil & Gas

XRG boosts US LNG position with second Rio Grande stake buy

Thu, 02 Jul 2026

XRG, the international investment arm of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc), has completed the acquisition of an additional equity interest in Trains 4 and 5 of Rio Grande LNG at the Port of Brownsville, Texas, US, thus marking a significant step in the execution of its global gas strategy.