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Policy decisions regarding fossil fuels are causing disruptions to oil flow from the Middle East, tied to geopolitical stability.

Steady: 0 in the last 7 days Updated oct 22

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  1. UK readiness to support Iraqi electricity projects is a new development in the energy sector.
  2. US opposes carbon tax framework; Bahri argues for tech-driven decarbonization.
  3. Iran's shutdown of Hormuz, coupled with drone attacks from Iraq forcing pipeline closures, escalates regional tensions.

How it started

3 reports, 3 independent, last reported Aug 4. The briefing below covers this first event.

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Policy decisions regarding fossil fuels are causing disruptions to oil flow from the Middle East, tied to geopolitical stability.

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Middle EastIraqSaudi Arabia

How it developed

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  1. Escalation of attacks in the Middle East involving Iranian targets in Iraqi bases, a drone hitting a US-owned tanker, and Saudi Arabia joining strikes alongside the US.Sub-event
  2. Joint strikes were conducted in Iraqi provinces, while Iran actions simultaneously risked strategic oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz.Sub-event
  3. The region is the operational base for the industry.Sub-event
  4. Lobbying efforts have revived talks regarding a carbon tax, involving the International Maritime Organization, the Middle East, and Saudi Arabia.Sub-event
  5. IRENA noted heavily subsidized energy tariffs in Iraq, which supplies up to 40 percent of the gas needed for power stations.Sub-event
  6. SLB secured a large six-well drilling contract in Iraq on August 12, 2025.Sub-event
  7. Chevron re-established its presence in Iraq's energy sector and plans to develop the Balad oilfield.Sub-event
  8. OPEC+ members, including Saudi Arabia, consider raising oil production quotas for the group.Sub-event
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  1. Policy decisions are disrupting oil flow from the Middle East, linking production to geopolitical stability.1 source

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