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Regional tensions during the 2026 Iran conflict, together with concerns over the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, brought Qatar’s strategic importance as a stable liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplier into sharp...

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Qatar's energy and utilities power investment resiliency
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Regional tensions during the recent Iran conflict, together with concerns over the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, brought Qatar’s strategic importance as a stable liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplier into sharp focus. This was evident in its export relationships with key markets across Asia and Europe, where Qatar remains a vital energy lifeline. Although the conflict has since ended, the security of LNG and other hydrocarbon transit routes through the Strait of Hormuz remains a key consideration for global buyers, insurers...

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Qatar expands solar, wind and waste power for energy goals
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The Qatar Renewable Energy Strategy (QNRES), launched in 2024, signals the government’s intention to increase its investment in electricity generation from renewable sources. Goals for QNRES include seeing renewables contribute 4 GW of power to the energy mix to account for 18% of total generation, reducing power generation costs by 15% and cutting CO₂ emissions by 27% by 2030. Qatar’s CO₂ emissions were estimated at around 152m tonnes in 2025, highlighting the scale of the opportunity to diversify away from hydrocarbons.

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Kuwait unveils diversification plans for petrochemicals
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The energy sector continues to dominate the Kuwaiti economy, with oil rents making up the vast majority of government revenue and GDP. Income from oil has declined since the peak directly after the conflict in Ukraine, though the unwinding of production cuts by Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) will bring some additional income to the government treasury. Growing domestic energy demand has caused a rise in liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports, primarily from Qatar, though the country’s refining sector...

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On contributing to environmental targets while meeting energy demand

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National Oil Corporation advances investment framework to fortify industry stability

Following the hosting of the Libya Energy & Economic Summit in Tripoli from January 24 to 26, 2026, the country stands at a critical point in its economic rehabilitation. While the broader political environment is characterised by institutional duality, the energy sector has become relatively stable. Production levels have shown resilience, reaching approximately 1.38m barrels per day (bpd) in late 2025, driven by efforts to insulate technical operations from administrative. Against this backdrop...

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Masoud Suleiman, Chairman, National Oil Corporation (NOC), Libya

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M. Khalifa Abdulsadek, Minister, Ministry of Oil and Gas

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