Nuclear deal can make Iran region's 'No.1' energy power

Tehran (AFP) - A nuclear agreement will allow Iran to become the number one energy player in the Middle East and herald major opportunities for foreign companies, top government officials in Tehran said Wednesday.

Nigerian oil firm Seplat valued at £1.14bn in London IPO

Nigerian oil firm Seplat, the first ever company to be listed in both London and Lagos, was yesterday valued at over £1bn in its stock market debut.

Iraq March Crude Exports Rise to Highest in Post-Hussein Era

Iraq’s crude oil exports and revenue rose in March to their highest levels in the nine years since the U.S.-led invasion that toppled former President Saddam Hussein, the head of the State Oil Marketing Organization said.