Oil
Voices from the Arab Press: Red lines in Syria, Azerbaijani oil, and Anwar Sadat
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses of the Arab media around the world.
'Sponge of the sea': Israeli researchers develop aerogel that captures, breaks down oil spills
Saudi Aramco suspends European crude deliveries after East-West pipeline attack - report
The Iran war is creating a new global energy risk beyond the Strait of Hormuz - analysis
Trump says US may hit Iran's Pickaxe Mountain soon, new oil pipelines may replace Hormuz
Pickaxe Mountain, located near Iran's heavily damaged Natanz uranium enrichment facility, is a heavily fortified site that hosts two deeply buried tunnel complexes.
Environmental group says 37 dead in Nigeria after inhaling fumes trying to tap pipeline
The Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre said the incident happened at around midnight on Thursday at Okrika in Rivers State. Police said the victims died while attempting to steal crude oil.
Iran struggles to restrict Hormuz traffic after US strikes hit maritime capabilities
US officials said 40 vessels carrying millions of barrels of oil crossed the Strait on September 1, while 17 million barrels transited the waterway on August 31, the highest since the war began.
Syria’s oil corridor plans take shape as Trump looks beyond Hormuz - analysis
Syria is positioning itself as a potential energy corridor to the Mediterranean, with new deals involving gas fields and growing cooperation between international energy firms and Iraq’s oil sector.
Venezuela's heavy crude could be swapped for American oil to fill emergency reserve, Wright says
"We'll swap you a barrel of heavy crude for a barrel of light or medium United States crude," Wright said during an interview on CNBC, calling oil markets fluid.
Two sailors killed in Iranian attack on ship in Strait of Hormuz, Saudi Foreign Ministry says
Also on Wednesday, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) said that two oil tankers hit sea mines and were disabled while attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
Supertankers carrying Saudi oil attacked by unknown projectiles while crossing Strait of Hormuz
"The near-simultaneous incidents represent a further escalation in the threat environment within the Omani corridor," shipping intelligence and tracking firm Marisks reported.
Venezuela's Rodriguez hails 25-year US energy pact to boost oil output, defend sovereignty
Rodriguez hailed the accord in a late-night address as a "historic" deal that would help revive the economy and boost government revenue, saying it would help shape the country's future.
US clears Strait of Hormuz as 50,000 troops maintain blockade of Iran, CENTCOM chief says
Nearly 1500 vessels carrying roughly 750 million barrels of crude oil have transited the strait in the past months, Cooper said, adding that this was done with the protection of US forces.
US, Venezuela negotiate deal for American access to Venezuelan oilfields
Venezuela is considering leaving the OPEC oil production group as it strengthens ties with the US, Bloomberg reported late on Thursday.
