Eva Levesque

United Arab Emirates

Senior Editor at AGBI

Senior Journalist at TRENDS

Foreign Correspondent at Arab News en français

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Gulf oil investment can weather price slump

2 months ago | agbi.com | Eva Levesque

Analysis Oil & Gas Gulf exploration plans continueResilient to short-term shiftsMena regions exposedInternational oil prices may have fallen to their lowest in four years but that is unlikely to disrupt the exploration and production investment plans of Gulf national oil producers, energy analysts say.
Equipment and workforce key for Saudi renewables

2 months ago | agbi.com | Eva Levesque

Renewable Energy Supply of equipment is crucialLocal Saudi expertise neededAmbitious renewable targetsNacelles and blades, battery energy storage systems (BESS) and high voltage direct current (HVDC) cables, solar modules and wafers.
Gulf share of India oil market slides on Russia gains

2 months ago | agbi.com | Eva Levesque

Energy India buys 36% of its oil from RussiaSaudi imports drop to 14-year lowExploring joint refinery projectsIndia’s pivot toward discounted Russian crude oil has accelerated, eroding the dominance of traditional Middle Eastern suppliers in one of the world’s fastest-growing oil markets.
UAE and Saudi Arabia target India and EU electricity exports

2 months ago | agbi.com | Eva Levesque

Analysis Energy Grid links to India a priorityFurther connections to EuropeFollows renewable investmentsSaudi Arabia and the UAE are advancing plans to increase their electricity exports, taking advantage of spare generating capacity after surging investment in solar and wind power and seasonal fluctuation in demand.
Adnoc on shortlist to buy Shell South Africa fuel stations

2 months ago | agbi.com | Eva Levesque

Oil & Gas Adnoc and Gunvor among biddersPortfolio includes 600 fuel stationsRothschild will manage the saleAbu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) has been shortlisted to acquire Shell’s fuel stations and other downstream assets in South Africa for as much as $1 billion.
Seaborne oil exports from Iran to China hit record levels

2 months ago | agbi.com | Eva Levesque

Analysis Oil & Gas Costfoto/NurPhoto via Reuters China anticipates supply disruptionIranian exports reach 1.8m bpd50% jump compared to 2024Chinese imports of oil by sea rose in March to their highest in 17 months, with imports from Iran hitting a record, according to tanker tracking consultancy Vortexa.
IEA slashes oil demand outlook as trade tensions bite

2 months ago | agbi.com | Eva Levesque

Oil & Gas IEA predicts growth of 730,000 bpdAnticipates further easing in 2026Blames drag on tariff falloutThe International Energy Agency (IEA) slashed its 2025 oil demand growth forecast on Tuesday, citing rising trade tensions and a weakening global economy. The forecast widens the gap with Opec’s more upbeat outlook.
Fujairah may delay ship fuel expansion projects

2 months ago | agbi.com | Eva Levesque

Analysis Logistics Tariff tensions impact plansOil prices delay decisionsSustainable fuels affected The emirate of Fujairah’s plans to expand its storage facilities and develop cleaner fuels and petrochemical production may be delayed as a result of the impact of tariff-led global trade tensions, according to a local authority.
Opec cuts 2025 oil demand forecast on tariff trade tensions

2 months ago | agbi.com | Eva Levesque

Oil & Gas Opec cuts 2025 demand growth to 1.3m bpdStill higher than IEA forecastProduction cuts to be eased in MayOpec on Monday lowered its 2025 forecast for global oil demand growth, warning that rising trade tensions and weaker economic activity are likely to weigh on consumption.
Visiting US energy minister expects more UAE investment

2 months ago | agbi.com | Eva Levesque

Economy Reuters/Abdulla Al Bedwawi/UAE President Visit to deepen energy tiesUS expects oil and gas growthIncreasing UAE investmentsThe US administration expects “growing” investment from the UAE in the US energy sector, its energy secretary Chris Wright said during a visit to Abu Dhabi this week.