Energy Energy 2023-05-11 Damascus conceals its oil exploitation, blames others for shortages The Syrian regime has signed oil deals with Russian, Iranian and Chinese firms, even as it tries to blame the United States and its allies for shortages. Energy 2022-11-03 US, UAE reach clean energy deal worth $100 billion The Partnership for Accelerating Clean Energy (PACE) will aim to develop low-emission energy sources to distribute 100 gigawatts of clean energy worldwide by 2035. Energy 2022-10-19 In further effort to evade sanctions, Iran launches oil refinery in Venezuela Iran continues to circumvent US sanctions in its ongoing partnership with Venezuela, an international pariah itself, as more deceptive tactics by Tehran have been revealed in recent weeks. Energy 2022-10-18 Iraq works towards energy self-reliance, reduced imports from Iran With new power plants and plans to launch energy projects, Baghdad is making meaningful efforts to end its energy reliance on Iran. Energy 2022-03-22 With Qatar deal, Germany moves towards reducing dependence on Russian gas In the wake of Russia's attack on Ukraine, Germany, which imports half of its liquefied natural gas from Russia, is seeking to secure alternatives. Energy 2022-02-04 Iraqis boycott Iranian goods after Tehran cuts gas supplies Iraqi activists sent the #Khalliha_Tkhees hashtag trending during a campaign to boycott Iranian goods in retaliation for gas import reductions. 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. 1 | 2 | 3 | Next