Energy

Oil and the shaping of modern commodity economies in the Middle East

Oil has shaped economies, industries, and international relations for more than a century. This article explores its global impact, market role, and evolving place in the energy landscape.

Oil has shaped the economies, cities, and global influence of the modern Middle East.
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Israel’s energy blind spot - opinion

Offshore gas field.

The move that could bring billions to Israel: Energy giant moves closer

 View of the Israeli Leviathan gas field gas processing rig near the Israeli city of Caesarea, on January 31, 2019.

Israel launches new search for natural gas in the Mediterranean Sea


As Iran threatens regional fuel shipping, Azerbaijan becomes Israel’s gas buffer

Backup supplies from SOCAR are giving Egypt and Jordan alternatives when Israeli gas exports are disrupted, while keeping Israel linked to regional customers that may avoid direct purchases.

ASAF HASANLI, a specialist with Azerbaijan’s state oil company SOCAR, at the Caspian Oil and Gas trade show during Baku Energy Week in Baku, Azerbaijan, June 3, 2026.

Chevron launches Israel energy-tech accelerator for early stage startups

Chevron Studio Israel will fund and mentor early-stage technologies from Israeli universities and research institutions, with a focus on AI, cybersecurity, hydrogen, and lower-carbon energy solutions.

Jack Baker, Managing Director of Chevron’s Eastern Mediterranean region.

Ofer Yannay talks antisemitism, energy at 'Post' Conference

Yannay discussed the growth of his energy company over the past year, Hapoel Tel Aviv’s progress, and his views on the rising tide

Ofer Yannay, CEO and Founder, Nofar Energy; Owner of Hapoel Tel Aviv BC.

Bazan Group COO: ‘We are part of the resilience security, without Bazan Israel cannot win’

Shlomi Basson, Deputy CEO and Group COO of the Bazan Group, positioned Israel’s largest energy company as a critical operational system supporting the country’s economy and security during wartime

Shlomi Basson, Deputy CEO & Group COO, Bazan Group.

‘Rebuilding a country the size of Syria means contracts worth billions of dollars,’ expert says

Renewed attention to reconstruction opportunities is colliding with unresolved sanctions exposure, weak institutions, damaged infrastructure, and uncertainty over Syria’s political future

Syrians gather to mark the anniversary of the 2011 uprising against the ousted President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus, Syria March 15, 2026.

Now is the time for a multilateral Abraham Accords framework - opinion

A multilateral approach to defense cooperation is therefore essential and should be a pivotal part of deepening the Abraham Accords. 

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stands with US President Donald Trump after signing the Abraham Accords, in Washington, US, September 15, 2020

Data centers take center stage as Keystone Infra posts solid Q1 2026

As data centers become the backbone of the global economy, Israel's Keystone Infra is positioning itself as a key player in Israel's infrastructure sector

AI-generated image of the data center in IPM Campus

New drone‑mounted robot transforms high‑voltage maintenance in Israel

Replacing helicopters with robotics, the IEC’s new drone system promises safer crews, lower costs, and a smarter national grid.

 Airborne robotic system for installing and removing warning balls

Islamic regime launches Persian Gulf Strait Authority, ships reportedly start paying tolls

Ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz now face tolls and strict Iranian oversight as Tehran launches the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, with JPMorgan forecasting 11‑figure annual revenue from tolls.

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near Bandar Abbas, Iran, May 4, 2026.

Kharg Island and the new energy war over Iran’s collapsing oil exports - opinion

Iran’s Kharg Island shows the hidden cost of sanctions: empty oil terminals, environmental damage, and mounting pressure.

A satellite image shows an oil terminal at Kharg Island, Iran, February 25, 2026. 2026