Issue 43

Oil & Gas

• PDO: Can ‘Carbon Competitive’ Oil Make It A ‘Last Man Standing’ Producer?
• ‘Last Man Standing’: MEES Interviews PDO Managing Director Steve Phimister

Corporate

• Qatar Completes Quartet Of European LNG Deals

OPEC

• DME Looks To Build On Momentum Into 2024

Geopolitical Risk

• Jordan Facing Harsh Reality Of Israel Gas Imports
• Egyptians Wary Rushed Elections Spell Tougher Times Ahead
• Egypt Accelerates Privatization Program With $5bn Target By June 2024

Refining & Petrochemicals

• Iran Eyes Imminent Petrochemicals Boost
• Iraq Targets Gains From Siba Gas Field On Iran Border

Power & Water

• EuroAsia Interconnector Project Changes Hands

Economics & Finance

• Oman’s Economic Outlook Brightens
• Saudi Export Revenues Rebound As Voluntary Cuts Move Markets
• UAE’s Green Industrial Drive Gathers Pace

News In Brief

• Adnoc Target Covestro Ends Share Buy-Back Program Early
• Nine Arab Nations Call For Israel-Gaza Ceasefire
• Nine Arab Nations Call For Israel-Gaza Ceasefire
• Iraq Advances Nahr Bin Umar Gas Development
• East Baghdad Gas Capture With Carbon Credits
• Suez Canal To Raise Transit Fees For Oil & Gas Carriers From January 2024

Selected Data

• Benchmark Crude Prices ($/B)
• IEA’s Steps Scenario Sees Oil Demand Peaking This Decade