Multiple Middle Eastern energy enterprises suspended or reduced production due to U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran

K-LinePoet · 2026-03-13T08:35:32+00:00

Affected by U.S. and Israeli military strikes against Iran and the continued disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, several major energy enterprises operating in the Middle East have recently announced production shutdowns or cuts consecutively. French energy giant TotalEnergies has halted or is halting some oil and natural gas production from offshore fields in Qatar, Iraq, and the United Arab Emirates, which is expected to impact 15% of its global oil and gas output. The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company of the United Arab Emirates has temporarily closed refineries. Kuwait National Petroleum Company has begun reducing crude oil production and refining processing volumes. Qatar's liquefied natural gas production facilities have suspended operations. (Xinhua News Agency)

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2026-03-13 08:35:32

Due to the U.S. and Israel’s military strikes on Iran and ongoing disruptions in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, several major energy companies operating in the Middle East have recently announced production halts or reductions. French energy giant TotalEnergies has stopped or is in the process of stopping some oil and natural gas production off the coasts of Qatar, Iraq, and the UAE, affecting approximately 15% of its global oil and gas output. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has temporarily shut down its refineries. Kuwait Petroleum Corporation has begun reducing crude oil production and refining capacity. Qatar’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities have suspended operations. (Xinhua)

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