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1. Article · Aug 7, 2026 · Dominic Dudley

   Gulf renewable projects forecasted to grow despite wartime pressure (opens the original)

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   The Iran war has made financing Gulf solar and wind projects more difficult, but the economics still stack up firmly in their favor. The region is expected to add 12 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity this year and twice as much next year, according to a BloombergNEF report. While some delays can be expected, the recent delivery of turbines to Saudi Arabia and the commissioning of a 1.1 GW wind farm in the kingdom indicate the region has been able to access the equipment and material require

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2. Article · Jul 14, 2026 · Dominic Dudley

   Asian buyers cool on Gulf LNG (opens the original)

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   LNG demand in Asia — the most important market for Gulf producers — is on track to fall for the second year in a row, according to Wood Mackenzie. Around 83% of the Gulf's LNG exports head to Asia, but the Iran war is changing the market dynamics, prompting importers to cut demand, switch to other suppliers, or turn to other fuels such as coal and nuclear. Overall LNG demand in Asia is expected to be 8% lower this year than its 2024 peak. A recovery in demand depends in part on how long supplies

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