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Why Gas Markets Aren’t Scared of Mideast Conflict Right Now

Gas prices have declined amid forecasts of milder weather in mid-December, following a brief cold spell that had driven earlier gains. Utilities have stopped drawing heavily from storage, despite colder-than-usual weather recently boosting consumption. Meanwhile, U.S. gas production clocked in at a robust 101.5 billion cubic feet per day in November, but below last year’s peak of 105.3 bcfd. In contrast, European natural gas futures climbed to €48.7 per megawatt-hour, close to their one-year high, as colder weather is forecast to spread across the continent, increasing heating demand.

Chinese Firm Moves Forward With This Strategically Critical Iraqi Gas Field

In practical energy terms, the Mansuriya field holds an estimated 4.5 trillion standard cubic feet (Tscf) of gas and is expected to produce around 300 million scf per day (Mmscf/d) of gas at its peak, although it will start running at about 100 Mmscf/d within 18 months, a senior energy source who works closely with Iraq’s Oil Ministry told OilPrice.com. That said, the site has a deeper and broader appeal to China, with the Mansuriya field having long been regarded by it, the U.S., Russia and Iran as holding a vital strategic position in the heart of the Middle East.

Gulf Marine Services wins contract for offshore support vessel in Middle East

Gulf Marine Services (GMS), a leading provider of self-propelled, self-elevating support vessels for the offshore energy sector, is pleased to announce the award of a new contract for one of its small-class vessels in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Middle East region. The contract spans a total of 18 months, including optional extensions.