Miriam Malek

Journalist since 2014, writing on climate, energy, culture & music.

Argus Media • 3rd September 2015

Linde to deliver liquefaction technology to Iran

The liquefaction licenses and some of the facilities have already been purchased, but sanctions have limited the technologies from being delivered, NIGEC general manager Mostafa Sharif said today.

Argus Media • 26th August 2015

Iran to offer three gas fields to foreign firms

Iran will eventually make three gas fields — North Pars, Golshan and Ferdowsi — available to foreign investors, after US and EU sanctions targeting its oil and gas sector are suspended or terminated, potentially by the end of this year.

Argus Media • 14th July 2015

Historic Iran deal to shift LNG and gas dynamics

The deal could impact a number of areas of the LNG industry, both in the medium and long-term. Sanctions on Iran's oil, gas, petrochemicals and shipping sectors will be lifted on 15 December, which will finally allow the country access to liquefaction technology.

Argus Media • 21st May 2015

Analysis: Regional exports to be Iran gas priority

The sanctions may take several years to be lifted entirely, and it is unlikely that all foreign companies will want to take the risk of making investments in the short to medium term.

Argus Media • 24th April 2015

Expiring LNG contracts prompts indexation dilemma

Asian buyers have in recent years moved away from oil indexation because of high crude prices compared with the US Henry Hub and UK NBP gas markets. But the fall in oil prices since mid-2014 may make buyers reconsider plans to push for gas hub indexation.

Argus Media • 8th April 2015

Analysis: MENA demand prepares to take off

The Middle East and North Africa (Mena) could significantly increase LNG imports over the next few years if regasification projects develop as planned, driven by rapid growth in gas consumption.