An Iraqi man’s son died of leukemia a year ago. He says that BP’s excessive gas flaring in southern Iraq is the cause, and he is seeking damages from the British oil giant.
Oman LNG has made headlines in recent weeks with a string of new LNG contracts, but more are still expected, a manager at the firm told Gas Outlook in an exclusive interview.
Omani energy firm OQ is keen to develop more downstream gas projects, its chief executive of upstream told Gas Outlook.
State-run QatarEnergy has announced a third LNG expansion plan, but Qatar has yet to tackle emerging risks including regulation on methane emissions.
The Iran gas pipeline attacks point to escalating tensions in the region.
Israel’s gas market remains small, but in the decade before the war in Gaza began in October its growth was remarkable.
Amid the ongoing Israel-Gaza war, rumours are circulating that Israel is eyeing offshore development in waters close to the Gaza Strip.
The Oman Petroleum & Energy Show opens later this month against a backdrop of shifting allegiances in the LNG sector, with Persian Gulf State oil giants eyeing the global stage.