International

The agreement comes amid tensions over Kurdish claims to sovereignty with reports of armed clashes between Kurdish forces and Iraqi government troops.

Shell believes it can almost double the earnings from its chemicals business within the next two years.

ESPO is one of the most actively traded crude oils in Asia. and is popular among Chinese refiners.

Edison will acquire 100 percent of Gas Natural Vendita Italia (GNVI).

The kingdom’s oil company dismisses reports it could drop huge international float in favour of private stake sales.

The country started its seismic energy exploration in eastern Mediterranean on April 21 in line with the government’s ``National Energy and Mining Policy.``

Thousands of heavily armed Pehsmerga units are now completely in their positions around Kirkuk.

India needs urgent measures to address the inexorable increase in domestic energy demand. which is driven mainly by the fast urbanization of the population.

Iraqi forces captured Mosul from Islamic State in July. after a grueling nine-month U.S.-backed offensive with the participation of Kurdish Peshmerga.

Iran is growing its production. as it was allowed to pump an additional 90.000 bpd based on its October production level under the OPEC cut deal.