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Iraq Announces New Investment in Nasiriyah, Gharraf Gas Fields

Oil field in Iraq (Reuters)
Oil field in Iraq (Reuters)
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Iraq Announces New Investment in Nasiriyah, Gharraf Gas Fields

Oil field in Iraq (Reuters)
Oil field in Iraq (Reuters)

The Iraqi Oil Ministry announced that it would launch a gas investment project in the Nasiriyah and al-Gharraf fields with the US company Rico Hughes in Dhi Qar in southern Iraq.

The Oil Ministry stated that the project has a capacity of 200 million standard cubic feet per day, explaining that this project is one of Iraq's most significant strategic projects in the gas investment sector associated with crude oil.

Over the past months, Iraq has embarked on implementing giant gas investment projects with Chinese companies and France's Total to achieve record levels of gas production to meet the requirements of operating power plants.

Iraq aspires to launch new projects for gas investment in the Akkas field in the al-Anbar governorate and Mansouriya in the Diyala governorate.

Gas prices rose recently due to seasonal and circumstantial factors, in addition to an increase in oil prices. However, the prices fell on Friday as energy companies in the US Gulf of Mexico region resumed production after two successive hurricanes in the area halted production.

Brent crude futures fell 33 cents to settle at $75.34 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell 64 cents to settle at $71.97 a barrel.

Over the week, Brent increased 3.3 percent, and US crude rose 3.2 percent, supported by tight supplies due to the hurricane outages.

The decline on Friday came after five consecutive sessions of rises for Brent crude.

On Wednesday, Brent hit its highest level since late July, and US crude hit its highest level since early August.

Gulf crude oil exports are flowing again after hurricanes Nicholas and Ida took out 26 million barrels of offshore production.

Reuters reported on Thursday that the resumption of activities continued with the suspension of about 28 percent of US Gulf of Mexico crude output.

Last week, US energy firms added oil and natural gas rigs for the second week in a row, although the number of offshore units in the Gulf of Mexico remained unchanged after hurricane Ida hit the coast more than two weeks ago.

Energy services firm Baker Hughes said 14 offshore rigs in the Gulf of Mexico had closed two weeks ago due to the continuing shutdown caused by Ida.

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Aramco Completes Acquisition of 10% Stake in Horse Powertrain Limited

Aramco’s pavilion at the Global Future Investment Initiative conference held in Riyadh (FII webiste)
Aramco’s pavilion at the Global Future Investment Initiative conference held in Riyadh (FII webiste)
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Aramco Completes Acquisition of 10% Stake in Horse Powertrain Limited

Aramco’s pavilion at the Global Future Investment Initiative conference held in Riyadh (FII webiste)
Aramco’s pavilion at the Global Future Investment Initiative conference held in Riyadh (FII webiste)

Aramco, one of the world's leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, through a directly and wholly owned subsidiary, Aramco Asia Singapore Pte. Ltd., has completed the purchase of a 10% equity stake in Horse Powertrain, a global leader in hybrid and internal combustion powertrain solutions.

The transaction builds on Aramco's efforts to develop new mobility solutions with the potential to reduce transport emissions.
The transaction's completion follows the signing of definitive agreements on June 28, 2024, and receipt of all applicable regulatory approvals. Aramco's investment is based on Horse Powertrain's €7.4-billion enterprise valuation, in which Renault Group and Geely (through Geely Holding and Geely Auto) each retain a 45% stake, SPA reported.
Aramco Executive Vice President of Technology & Innovation Ahmad O. Al Khowaiter said: "Addressing transport emissions requires a wide range of approaches that consider the diverse nature of the global vehicle fleet, broad disparities in transport infrastructures, and the specific needs of motorists in different countries. At Aramco, we are pursuing several potential innovative solutions, from lower-carbon synthetic fuels to more efficient internal combustion engines, as we look for opportunities to make a difference. Our investment in Horse Powertrain builds on our considerable R&D in this field. In joining forces with two of the world's leading carmakers, we aim to leverage our collective know-how to take lower-emission mobility solutions forward."
For his part, CEO of Horse Powertrain Matias Giannini said: "We are delighted that Aramco has closed its investment in Horse Powertrain. Aramco's expertise in alternative and synthetic fuels makes Aramco the ideal partner for us to deliver lower-emission powertrain solutions. By strengthening our technology leadership with this partnership, Horse Powertrain will only become more valuable as a partner to automotive brands looking to benefit from our expertise and global production footprint."

CEO of Valvoline Global Operations Jamal Muashsher said that as a technical partner and supplier to Horse Powertrain, "we look forward to applying Valvoline Global's 150-plus years of automotive expertise and tradition of innovation to advance future-ready solutions in internal combustion engine technology, fuels, and lubricants. Our newest joint effort with Horse Powertrain and Aramco builds on Valvoline Global's strong history in original equipment manufacturer partnerships. Through collaboration, we are helping to shape the next generation of mobility."

Aramco's investment is expected to accelerate Horse Powertrain's efforts to develop next-generation internal combustion engines (ICE), hybrid powertrains, and complementary technologies like alternative fuel and hydrogen solutions. As part of the transaction, Aramco and affiliate Valvoline Global Operations will collaborate with Horse Powertrain on innovations in ICE technology, fuels, and lubricants.
Thanks to its technology leadership, global manufacturing, and economies of scale, Horse Powertrain will further solidify its value proposition to automotive and transportation groups worldwide. Horse Powertrain aims to become a peerless partner for accessible, cutting-edge hybrid and ICE powertrain solutions, helping to reduce global vehicle emissions.