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Hormuz vessel crossings fall further over security concerns

Vessel crossings ⁠via the Strait of Hormuz dropped further on Tuesday, ​shipping data showed, as ​security concerns lingered amid ongoing attacks by the United States and Iran. A total of three commodity vessels...

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, July 21, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

Oil extends gains, stocks drop as peace talk hopes fade

A specialist works at the Airankol oil field operated by Caspiy Neft in the Atyrau region, Kazakhstan. — Reuters

PetroTel Energy poised to commercialise upstream discoveries in Oman

US-based PetroTel currently operates Blocks 17, 39 and 67 in Oman.

Energy Development Oman posts revenue of $14.77 billion in 2025

EDO holds the government’s upstream oil and gas interests, including its stake in Petroleum Development Oman.

War is causing the biggest energy crisis in history: IEA

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15 MW smart grid-balancing pilot launched in Ibri

Senior officials and dignitaries attended the launch underscoring its strategic relevance.

2026 Oman Bid Round: A compelling and diverse onshore investment opportunity

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Spent EV batteries can be reused for clean energy generation: Study

The results indicated that integrating reused batteries with PV solar energy systems can provide reliable and cost-effective energy.

Strait of Hormuz is open, but traffic across waterway is scant

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Oil rises as Hormuz disruption fears persist

A general view of the PCK refinery, a crude oil processing facility supplying gasoline, jet fuel, diesel and fuel oil,in Germany. REUTERS

OQEP acquires 35% stake in Oman’s Block 27

OQEP expects net additional production of around 3.5 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day (kboepd) in 2026 from its newly acquired stake.

Oman taps Africa’s supply chains with Botswana energy, mining deals

A 500 MW solar power project, integrated with a battery energy storage system, is among a number of initiatives signed by the two countries this week.

Moving from energy crisis to energy security with renewables: IRENA

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Oman opens five new energy blocks

The blocks — numbered 12, 16, 55, 42 and 45 — span a wide geographical area and are understood to hold promising geological potential.

Construction work on Oman’s JBB wind IPP to start in Q3

Consortium of experienced Chinese engineering firms to undertake project execution.

SEZAD investments reach RO 6.394 billion in 2025

SEZAD’s investment landscape remains diversified, with 360 commercial and 65 industrial projects underpinning its growth.
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