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Energy, Oil & Gas

TAQA says operations of all its units stay normal

Thu, 05 Mar 2026

Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) has confirmed that operations across its UAE entities remain normal.

Energy, Oil & Gas

MCO acquires Swiss rotating equipment maintenance company

Thu, 05 Mar 2026

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Compressor Corporation (MCO), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has acquired all shares of AST Turbo (AST), a Swiss company specialising in rotating equipment maintenance services.

Energy, Oil & Gas

US will escort ships in Strait of Hormuz, says Trump

Thu, 05 Mar 2026

US President Donald Trump has said the US navy will protect ships in the Middle East and the government will provide insurance "if necessary" in a bid to contain soaring energy prices sparked by the US-Israel war with Iran.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Acwa's 2025 revenue soars to $1.97bn; net profit up 60pc

Wed, 04 Mar 2026

Saudi utility major Acwa has reported solid results for FY 2025 with its revenue soaring to hit SAR7.41 billion ($1.97 billion) and its net profit recording a 60% growth over the previous year as higher operating income and stronger contributions from operating assets lifted earnings.

Energy, Oil & Gas

QatarEnergy declares force majeure

Wed, 04 Mar 2026

Further to the announcement by QatarEnergy to stop production of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and associated products, QatarEnergy has declared force majeure to its affected buyers.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Drone strike targets Ras Tanura refinery; no damage

Wed, 04 Mar 2026

Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday that an attempted drone strike targeted the Ras Tanura Refinery, the Kingdom’s largest oil processing facility, but caused no damage and did not disrupt supplies.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Oil tanker passes through Strait of Hormuz to UAE port

Wed, 04 Mar 2026

An oil tanker sailed through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, heading to a United Arab Emirates port to load crude in a rare voyage since the Iran war severely disrupted shipping in the Middle East, according to industry sources and ship-tracking data quoted by Reuters.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Sabic revenue hits $31bn amid petrochemicals headwinds

Wed, 04 Mar 2026

Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (Sabic), has reported a net adjusted income of SAR2.1 billion ($560 million) for 2025, as annual revenue reached SAR116.5 billion ($31 billion). A key highlight was the global petchem leader's brand value exceeding the $5 billion threshold for the first time hitting $5.19 billion.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Hormuz shutdown could force Iraq, Kuwait to curb oil output within days: JP Morgan

Wed, 04 Mar 2026

Crude oil supplies from Iraq and Kuwait could start shutting in within days if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, potentially cutting 3.3 million barrels ‌per day (bpd) by day eight of the Middle East conflict, JP Morgan analysts said in a note.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Saudi Energy reports highest-ever operating revenues of $27bn

Tue, 03 Mar 2026

Saudi Energy reported robust 2025 results, achieving SAR 102.2 billion ($27 billion) in revenues, a 15.3 per cent increase from 2024, demonstrating strong financial and operational performance alongside sustainable earnings growth.