Levant/Energy/Oil and gas companies make moves in the Middle East as regional deals are struck

Oil and gas companies make moves in the Middle East as regional deals are struck

Jan 21, 20267 sources

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Story Timeline

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Summary

Several major energy companies are making changes to their operations in the Middle East. Shell is looking to exit its stake in Syria's al-Omar oilfield, while U.S. firms like Chevron are reportedly preparing to enter the Syrian market. At the same time, India's Bharat Petroleum has purchased crude oil from Iraq, and Egypt has announced a deal to export gas and petroleum products to Syria, which it says is meant to strengthen regional stability.

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