Energy

Energy, Oil & Gas

Volarix Global sets up technology, energy, digital infra platform in Bahrain

Wed, 15 Jul 2026

Volarix Global, a Bahrain-based company specialising in technology, innovation, and energy infrastructure, has announced the formation of an integrated platform in the kingdom, established to develop and deploy next-generation systems across key sectors.

Energy, Oil & Gas Industry, Logistics & Shipping

US, Iraq discuss deeper economic ties, energy investment

Wed, 15 Jul 2026

The United States and Iraq discussed expanding economic co-operation and increasing US investment in the Arab nation’s energy sector during high-level talks at the White House on Wednesday, as the two countries sought to deepen their strategic partnership.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Pakistan joins International Energy Forum as Member Country

Sun, 12 Jul 2026

The International Energy Forum (IEF) has welcomed Pakistan as its newest Member Country, strengthening global cooperation on energy dialogue among producers, consumers and transit nations.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Oman launches digital supply chain initiative for energy sector

Wed, 01 Jul 2026

Oman's Ministry of Energy and Minerals has launched a digital supply chain initiative to improve procurement, contract management and spending efficiency across the energy sector, which manages annual supply contracts worth more than RO4 billion ($10.4 billion).

Analysis, Interviews, Opinions Finance & Capital Market

GCC becomes a provider of capital, infrastructure for global growth: report

Wed, 01 Jul 2026

In a world increasingly shaped by supply constraints, the GCC is shifting from a beneficiary of scarcity to a provider of the energy, capital, and infrastructure that underpin global growth, says a new BlackRock report.

Construction & Real Estate Energy, Oil & Gas Industry, Logistics & Shipping

L&T lands $992m Kuwait energy infrastructure development contracts

Tue, 09 Jun 2026

Indian construction and engineering conglomerate Larsen and Toubro (L&T) has secured a major contract worth KD303.5 million ($992 million) from Kuwait Oil Company for the construction of export crude storage facilities as well as providing key upgrades to its key energy infrastructure.

Energy, Oil & Gas Finance & Capital Market

Strait of Hormuz disruption costs 'could top $150bn already'

Tue, 09 Jun 2026

The disruption to shipping through Strait of Hormuz is not just energy shock, but a whole economy story; and while direct damage to energy infrastructure exceeds $60 billion, lost revenue and trade loss will be above $150 billion, Crescent Petroleum CEO has said.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Swedish group Alfa Laval names regional VP for energy unit

Thu, 04 Jun 2026

Swedish conglomerate Alfa Laval has appointed Alban Hohmann‑Schauly as its new Vice President of Energy unit for the Middle East, South & East Africa region. With over 16 years global experience in the energy and digital infrastructure, Alban has built a strong track record in market analysis and customer segmentation.

Energy, Oil & Gas

SLB secures Kuwait Oil Ahmadi Innovation Valley deal

Tue, 30 Jun 2026

SLB has been awarded a seven-year contract by Kuwait Oil Company under the Ahmadi Innovation Valley initiative, supporting research, digital innovation and deployment of technologies including AI, IIoT, reservoir management and energy transition solutions.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Venezuela Energy Week to offer $100bn opportunities

Wed, 03 Jun 2026

Venezuela will host its largest international energy investment summit from October 26–29 in Caracas, bringing together US, Venezuelan and international oil companies, investors, financiers and technical service providers to advance near-term investment opportunities across the country’s reopening energy sector.