Russia depends heavily on pipeline networks to get its energy production to European markets.

The United States demanded all countries stop imports of Iranian oil from November.

Iran had demanded OPEC reject calls from U.S. President Donald Trump for an increase in oil supply.

The commercial commissioning of the three gas turbine trains is scheduled for spring 2020.

Russian Energy Minister Novak is on his way to Washington to attend the World Gas Conference.

Nasser said oil demand is rising by 1.5 million to 1.7 million barrels a day and will be ``healthy`` next year.

Traders said prices were mostly driven up by uncertainty around oil exports by Libya.

US West Texas Intermediate crude futures was 35 cents higher at $68.43 a barrel.

Brent is flashing red in Asia. possibly because traders expect output to rise. courtesy of OPEC deal.

In the United States. U.S. energy companies last week cut one oil rig. the first reduction in 12 weeks.