Venezuela's oil sector faces rising challenges

Falling output, debt repayments and the risk of default are undermining prospects for recovery of a crucial sector

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Tehran and Muscat could deepen economic ties

Oman, Iran’s longstanding Gulf business partner, has joined a Saudi anti-terrorism alliance

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The manufacturing sector is still oriented towards Russia while refining depends on crude imports

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The United States becoming a net energy exporter would shake markets and US energy and foreign policy

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OPEC members are complying with lower production quotas, but exempt countries are raising output, as is US shale

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The president goes through a ritual election and will rule for life as long as people have a basic standard of living

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BP and Kosmos work to conclude deal on a breakthrough offshore gas project on the Mauritanian and Senegalese borders

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Jordan is heavily dependent on imported gas for electricity production

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The White House has promised warmer ties with Moscow, but unravelling US sanctions will cost time and political capital

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Increased production in the Niger Delta and institutional reforms will be necessary to revitalise the sector

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