Energy Energy 2021-09-17 Lebanese lash out at Hizbullah over Iran tanker escort spectacle Many Lebanese are enraged by the entry of tankers carrying Iranian oil into the Bekaa Valley via Syria with an armed Hizbullah escort, saying the illegal move will spell 'disaster' for Lebanon. Energy 2021-09-16 Iraqis welcome energy development contract with French firm French company TotalEnergies has signed a $27 billion contract to invest in four mega oil, gas and solar energy projects in southern Iraq. Energy 2021-08-18 Iraqi officials ramp up security measures to protect power lines Authorities blamed ISIS for at least 18 recent attacks on power distribution lines. The government is working around the clock to repair the damaged towers and lines and restore service. Energy 2021-08-17 Potential withdrawal of Western oil companies from Iraq sparks concern Iraqis worry about the impact of Iran-backed militias' activities on the national oil sector, especially in light of the gains Iraq has achieved in the sector over the past several years. Energy 2021-07-16 Hizbullah smuggles fuel to Syria as Lebanese queue for gas While the Lebanese face power shortages during the summer months and wait in long lines at gas stations, Hizbullah is smuggling gasoline across the border to Syria. Energy 2021-07-09 Iran undermines regional oil industry while failing to invest in its own Iran for years has disrupted regional oil production with attacks on tankers and facilities, while at the same time hurt its own industry by diverting much needed money to proxy forces. Energy 2021-06-21 UAE's Fujairah port grows in strategic importance The port's location on the Gulf of Oman, at the terminal of a key pipeline, enables the UAE to bypass the Strait of Hormuz in transporting oil. Energy 2021-04-28 Iraq moves closer to achieving energy independence from Iran By boosting domestic production capacity and establishing new corridors with its Arab neighbours, Iraq will reduce its reliance on Iran for electricity. Energy 2021-02-18 Iraq sees hopeful signs of economic recovery amid turmoil In a sign that Iraq is beginning to recover from its troubles, its oil sector has seen gains that are boosting its position in the global market. Energy 2020-12-02 Iran nuclear mastermind buried amid criticism of government security Iranian officials attended the funeral of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, the alleged 'father of the Iranian nuclear weapons programme', who was killed in Tehran Friday. 1 | 2 | Next
