According to a report from UBS, the global wealth manager, Brent crude oil is expected to reach $95 a barrel by the end of 2023. UBS’s Chief Investment Officer for Global Wealth Management, Mark Haefele, stated that they consider oil to be their preferred investment and have revised their forecast upward from the current price of $77.90 per barrel. Haefele also recommended selling volatility in Brent crude oil and highlighted the appeal of longer-dated oil
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects the non-oil sector of Saudi Arabia’s economy to maintain strong growth momentum in 2023, according to a report by the financial agency. The IMF projects that the overall real growth in Saudi Arabia will be lowered to 2.1% in 2023 due to the production cuts implemented by OPEC+. However, the non-oil sector is expected to continue growing at an average rate of 5% and remain above its potential. The
The Gulf region, known for its abundant crude oil reserves, is currently undertaking several refinery projects aimed at boosting the refining and petrochemicals industry. These projects, with a combined investment of over $40 billion, are expected to have a significant impact on the region’s economy. Here are the top five ongoing refinery projects in the Gulf region: These ongoing refinery projects in the Gulf region highlight the significant investments being made to meet domestic demand,
Oil fluctuated near stability during yesterday morning but held onto gains after the report on reserves from the United States last week, released by the Department of Energy (DoE). Additionally, the weaker dollar contributed to the movement. US oil reserves rose by 118,000 barrels last week, crude oil for August closed 1.13% higher at $72.45 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange (Nymex), while Brent crude for August advanced 1.41% to $76.78 per barrel
Kenya is keen on strengthening bilateral relations with Angola in various sectors, including energy, agriculture, and trade. During a visit to Angola in early June, Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Minister of Foreign Affairs Alfred Nganga Mutua emphasized the importance of cooperation in driving domestic economic growth. They highlighted Kenya’s intention to leverage Angolan expertise to enhance investment, development, and intra-African trade. Discussions between Mudavadi and Angolan President Joāo Lourenço, as well as
Dr. El-Markabi will deliver an international ministerial address during the summit’s opening ceremony on 15 June in Juba. Egypt has been a strategic partner for South Sudan, offering support and collaboration through various knowledge-sharing and project development initiatives. The participation of Hon. Minister Dr. El-Markabi at SSOP aims to strengthen the bilateral relationship between the two countries and promote cooperation in the oil, gas, and infrastructure sectors. The article also mentions that South Sudan’s partnerships
The Chairman of the state-owned National Oil Corporation of Kenya, Kiraitu Murungi, has called on the government to increase investments in oil production in order to access potential revenue estimated at 1.1 trillion shillings ($8 billion). Murungi, a former energy minister, believes that boosting investments in hydrocarbon production will help alleviate the nation’s debt crisis, as reported by the state-owned Kenya Broadcasting Corp. According to Murungi, Kenya has the potential to earn at least $8
ExxonMobil, the multinational oil and gas company, has announced its plans to expand its upstream investments in Egypt. Amr Abou Eita, Chairman and Managing Director of ExxonMobil Egypt, revealed that the company intends to increase its upstream exploration activities in the country. Simultaneously, ExxonMobil aims to grow its Mobil service stations network throughout Egypt. In addition to its focus on upstream operations, ExxonMobil also expressed interest in exploring opportunities related to low-carbon solutions. This indicates
TotalEnergies, a French energy company, is preparing to launch a significant project in Iraq as part of a $27 billion framework agreement signed between Iraq and France in September 2021. The project involves the construction of a 1,000 megawatt solar power park in the Artawi oilfield located in Basra, southern Iraq. The endorsement for the project was given by Iraq’s Electricity Minister, Ziad Fadil, during discussions with a TotalEnergies delegation in Baghdad. The initiative is
The recent increase in international oil prices, primarily driven by Saudi Arabia’s intention to reduce daily production by nearly one million barrels, has raised concerns about the future of crude oil prices. As of Tuesday, June 7, 2023, the price of a barrel of Brent crude oil stands at $78.73 USD on the Inter Continental Exchange (ICE), compared to $71 USD at the end of the previous week. The West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the American
